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    8P2 passenger mirror assembly - will 8P1 fit?

    Hi all, I have a 2005 A3 2L TFSI sportback (8P2). I have lost the top/rear housing and mirror on the passenger side door mirror. Will a 8P1 housing and mirror fit? Thanks!
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    8P sportback rear light assembly replacement instructions

    I tried searching with no luck. I'm after some step by step instructinos on how to replace the rear light assembly. I reversed into a pole and the exterior red plastic bit that covers the light bulbs cracked and I need to replace it. Anyone know a good link or instruction booklet? Thanks!
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    Audi A3 8P Stereo help

    Ok so without it the HU would have no power when the the car key is set to the first ro second click (ie the engine hasn't started but power still runs through the power windows and car fan etc) with out a CAN BUS?
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    Audi A3 8P Stereo help

    oops my bad, just re-read your reply! What does a CAN-BUS adaptor actually do and is it necessaryb? I've heard it's quit costly ~49 or so
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    Audi A3 8P Stereo help

    So if I have 9mm of clearance at the front wont the first 2 fit (the ones with the 5mm of protrusion out the front)?
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    Audi A3 8P Stereo help

    Thanks... Didn't realise the fronts are so small! So from what I've researched the following should fit: Focal 130V1 - height 56.3 from base of magnet to mounting surface (+5mm of protrusion beyond the mount) Focal 130A1 - height 55.1 (+5mm of protrusion beyond the mount) Focal 130PS - height...
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    Audi A3 8P Stereo help

    Hi all, I've been out of car audio for a while (6-7 years) and am looking to replace the stock system on my wife's 2005 8P 5Dr A3 with something not too over the top. I used to have a top of the range Eclipse HU, Eclipse amps, Focal speakers, Nakamichi sub & sound deadening in my old car - dont...
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    Anyone have the helms manual (service manual)

    Does anyone have a pdf of the service or helms manual? (the manual that tells you how to completely pull the car part and put it back together again?) Thanks
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    Single DIN OEM options

    what size are the front speakers? 6.5"?
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    Rear sun shade on parcel shelf

    £170?!?! far out
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    Rear sun shade on parcel shelf

    donations kindly accepted lol ;)
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    Single DIN OEM options

    RNS-E on ebay goes for around GBP400... hmmm...
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    Single DIN OEM options

    Thanks! Found the instructions for a single to double din conversion - looks like a fair bit of work... The stereo says 'Audi Concert' so I guess it's a concert II.... the stock stereo and speakers aren't very good :(
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    Single DIN OEM options

    Hi all, I have a 05 (8P) A3 and it comes with a single DIN concert (see attached pic). What other OEM options can I change this to? (Not looking at after market at this stage). Is there any single DIN that comes with MP3 compatibility? I'm guessing a double DIN isnt going to fit?
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    Rear sun shade on parcel shelf

    I have a 05 (8P) sport bac. If I want to retro the rear sun shade thing do I need to buy the entire rear parcel shelf/sun shade or can I just buy the sun shade part?
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    2005 S line vs 2006 S line question

    So this would be a '8P2' with the firmer suspension?
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    2005 S line vs 2006 S line question

    Hi guys, I've been looking at a 2005 or 2006 S line and wanted to clarify something. The 2005 S line is basically a sport model with a S line trim pack add on which was: badging, part leather seats, 18 inch wheels & roof spoiler The 2006 S line became a seperate model entirely which added...
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    Sport, Se & S-line

    So that means that the pre mid-08 update S-lines didnt come with the further -10mm ride height that the current S-lines do?