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  1. Beardo

    Help please! Removal of rear carriers on 2005 A3 8P

    Hi Guys, I have trawled the recent threads for an answer to my question but no joy so here goes. Just replaced the discs and pads on my A3 only to find that where the calliper bolts on to the carrier one of the sliding bolts is seized. I have ordered the new carrier which will be here tomorrow...
  2. Beardo

    RS6 for sale.

    Hi Guys, Check classifieds for Ad please. 57K 03, Private plates, full spec. Immaculate FSH Ta Kyle
  3. Beardo

    Claim To Fame

    Once sat next to Rick Astley on a plane. (he was famous at the time)
  4. Beardo

    Advice please, Possible key or immobiliser problem?

    Hi Guys, Sorted! Sure some of you are aching to hear what it was and in the hope it can save anyone else the trouble in future here goes. So i got a mecahnic out to look at it and he couldn't find the issue straight away and as he was convinced it was some sort of electrical problem he...
  5. Beardo

    Unstoppable

    I can't help thinking that the young lad should have just run along the top of the carriages from the start, climbed into the engine and slammed on the anchors. At first i thought maybe it was because the train was going too fast and he wouldn't be able to stand up but then Denzel did it and...
  6. Beardo

    Fast & Furious 5

    Not sure what i is about these movies that makes me love them so much, Maybe michelle rodriguez, maybe jordana brewster. Probably both! Can't wait for number 5, it will be nice to see the old crew back together. Tokyo drift was the worst IMO but nice to see Dom make a cameo at the end.
  7. Beardo

    Battle L.A

    Saw it last night! Not bad, predictable but worth a watch if you can sustain from taking it too seriously. Not much in the way of gore though although the 12 certificate kinda gives that away. Michelle rodriguez is as fine as ever in it so that's one reason to watch, there's just something...
  8. Beardo

    Faster

    Saw this the other night. Nice to see a movie i thought where the revenge is served cold and he doesn't change his mind and wimp out due to their please right up until the point where he lets the preacher live...... Not sure about the twist though, saw that one coming a mile off!
  9. Beardo

    AVS Servicing - Post your quotes and dealers here.

    Yup, All genuine. He's a VW spec so won't use non gen parts as he said. Labour £49 ph makes the difference. Not sure if he gave me a discount as i turned up in a big red truck with a big ladder on it, this sometimes makes a difference.
  10. Beardo

    Advice please, Possible key or immobiliser problem?

    Hi Guys, Just an update, I tried the spare key last night and no joy! Tried disconnecting the battery and same result. I am reasonably sure it's the micro switch on the barrel based on conversations with others. Got a buddy of mine popping round over the next couple of days to look at it and...
  11. Beardo

    Advice please, Possible key or immobiliser problem?

    Hi Mike, I haven't tried the spare key yet as I'm at my office. I'm leaving now so i'll try all the suggested metyhods tonight and report back tomorrow. I spoke to my VW dealer (Independant and reasonably priced) and he says he can get it in towards the end of this week if i have no joy but...
  12. Beardo

    AVS Servicing - Post your quotes and dealers here.

    £200 approx for Cam belt service on my A3 2.0 ltr TDI 05 plate Not sure of standard service costs yet but this price is a massive reduction on any quote from other dealers. Farnborough VW Centre 10 Farnborough Road Farnborough GU14 6AY 01252 521152
  13. Beardo

    Advice please, Possible key or immobiliser problem?

    Can anyone give me any advice on the following problem? I have a 2005 plate A3 2ltr TDI Sport Last week she was running fine! I stopped at the garage on my way home and when I came out and tried to start the car all the electrics worked fine but it wouldn't start. It didn't even attempt to...
  14. Beardo

    Speakers Hissing after fitting pioneer avh5200bt to s3 8L with full amped bose

    If it was an earthing problem with the stereo it would be more of a buzz than a hiss and it would almost certainly change or get louder the more you accelerate. sounds like the guy who told you that is making excuses or he doesn't know what he's talking about. As Andy said, get the right...
  15. Beardo

    Rear Brake Piston clock wise or anti clockwise

    all done, Jonay bang on with the sizes ta.
  16. Beardo

    Door out of line after new wing fitted

    Hi Khufu, If you look at the line you can see a definitive drop from the rear quarter to the locking end of the door. where did you find the info mate? did it say where i can get the tool?
  17. Beardo

    Speakers Hissing after fitting pioneer avh5200bt to s3 8L with full amped bose

    You shouldn't connect high frequency outputs to an amp unless it has a dedicated high frequency input. High frequency = Amplified Low frequency = Non amplified (RCA Outputs) The one exception to this is a lead you can buy to convert High to low or low to high. Is this the lead you mention as...
  18. Beardo

    Door out of line after new wing fitted

    Hi Guys, I had a new wing fitted to my car a while ago after a little mishap and i noticed when i got above 70 i could hear wind whistling in through the top of the window. I finally got round to checking it out and it seems the door has been re-fitted a little low (about 2-3 mm) but because...
  19. Beardo

    The A3 is going! & Bluefin query

    Nah, red alone would be too much. Have them black with red trim.
  20. Beardo

    New rear wiper problem

    What Model do you have? year etc?