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    Byeeeeee

    Car just got driven away by the new owner, seemed like a very happy man! From MK so any one that lives there may see a Ming blue S3 driving about. £3300 in the back pocket. Less than I was asking but hey ho. Have down graded again to another Clio sport. Nippy enough and should keep me going...
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    well, its my turn to say bye (soon)

    car is up for sale now. :( after massive discussions with my dad and the Mrs. i have decided to sell the Audi. Dont want to, as i have just had the engine sorted. and have spent a small fortune on it in the last 3 yrs or so. just want to say thanks to EVERYONE on here for helping me solve...
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    Standard or how it is?

    Ok, so car is all up and running again. Went to see it earlier and didn't even get that excited like I did previously. Think I've been without it for so long, that I've felt out 'of love' with it I suppose. It may be a different story when I actually get it cleaned up and driving it every day...
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    F***ing car

    Cars gone again, lost oil pressure and engine knocking AGAIN. Really at my Wits. How much is the s3 worth needing new big end bearings? Lol. All I can do is laugh, otherwise I'd cry! Stupid arsing **** 1.8t engine.
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    Help please guys...

    Just been for a drive to find some fuel, everywhere is closed. And noticed my idle was quite high, about 1000rpm. Popped the bonnet to find a boost leak, the pipe that comes off the inlet mani on the LHS if ur sat in the car. Would this cause my idle problem? Also where stocks that plastic...
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    Fitting new ds2 bulbs.....

    How the hell do those ds2 bulbs come out of the lense? I have twisted off the ballast connection from rear of bulb. But I can't figure out how the bulb comes out. Is it pull? Twist? Or is there a locking spring?
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    007p spring?

    So I ordered a service kit and a new spring for my 007p. I assumed I needed a yellow as that's what's in there now. However, forge have sent me a green, a yellow, a blue and a red. Bonus!! So now I have the option, which one is best for me to use? Also it's the first time I've serviced...
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    Spacers fitted! Very happy.

    So I finally got my car back an had a day off too tinker with it. Fitted bills 80mm TIP. Pretty straight forward. I then took the wheels off to fit spacers. I went for 15mm front and 20mm back. Before front was done And after Rear before And after Then went to have tracking done as...
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    TIP sealant?

    Got the day off so am going to get the 80mm TIP fitted. Just popped to ECP and they don't have any Normfest red in stock. They have loads of others, some state temp rating and some don't. So question is, what else can I use? Cheers peeps
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    Wheel spacer bolts?

    Just purchase some 20mm hub centric wheel spacers. But come with 60 degree taper bolts. So I need to order up some radius ones for the OEM wheels I have. Just wondering what length I need? Anyone know, so I can order them now? Cheers
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    Downpipe options.

    Well as my car is in bits waiting for the crank to be regrinded and new forged rods to be fitted I thought I'd take this opportunity to get a 3'dp fitted. So it's another step closer to stage 2. Just wondering which of these three is 'the better option' Xspower Turbo revs Pipewerx Going to...
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    another rod story :(

    so as some of you no, cars been in and out of the garage for a month now. engine was rebuild with new piston rings, new big end bearings and valve stem seals, a brand new turbo. garage have justed called saying its been on the road and blown the big end bearing on cylinder 2 and 3 again...
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    Sharing my good news!

    Well finally after 3 long weeks I have my car back. It was burning oil at idle and at low revs. So it seemed like the valve stem seals had gone. So car got booked in and I told them about it they agreed valve stem seals. So they carried out the work but found they wernt too bad, I bit the...
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    Polishing head (pad)?

    Can any recommend me a decent polishing pad for my polishing machine? The ones I've got literally look and feel like the foam you'd find in ur car seats lol. So I'd rather not use them.
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    turbo help needed asap please

    ok so garage have just called me saying they can get hold of a new turbo for me today but its quite expensive £514 or something. so they called to say its up to me, id rather get one cheaper, obviously. i found this on ebay... K04 - 023 Audi S3 TT Quattro Seat Leon 1.8L BAM Turbo...
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    Quick coilover question?

    Ok so been browsing the web for some coilovers, and doing research etc. For some coilovers such as JOM they state a3 1996-2003 and dont fit quattro and S3. But other makes like on eBay say the same except fit all models including Quattro and S3? Why is this? Probably a simple explanation but...
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    has anyone used one of these or similar??

    Audi TT mk1 mk2 A3 S3 Seat Leon Altea Skoda Octavia short shift shifter TDi FSi | eBay short shifter for vag 6 speed gearbox. i no forge do one, just wondering if any of the cheaper alternatives are a good option.
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    question about fitting alpine HU into audi S3 2002 full bose?

    ok so just gathering some info, just brought this HU... Halfords | Alpine CDE-113BTHAL Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection all i want to no is, what leads and other bits do i need to keep all the speakers, sub and amp? as ive done loads of searching and it seems there are alot of iso leads...
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    Replacing haldex earth question!?!?

    Just started to replace the earth strap from haldex to body, just wondering...the bolt that holds the earth into the diff housing. Once removed will oil come out? As it looks like its one of the many bolts that holds the outer casing on? Thanks in advance peeps
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    Boost hoses and oil leek.

    Hi, just trying to resolve all my current issues. I notice that when I listen to the engine at idle there is a slight hissing noise coming from the offside (I'll post a pic) and also has an oil leak. Which was noticed whilst under the car yesterday having exhaust done. Couldn't really tell where...