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    Giving other 8L S3 drivers a friendly wave?

    I always wave, one of the many reasons i bought an S3.
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    Crankshaft sensor fault after air con boosting, opinions please

    Not knowing a lot about these things and hence the post and rather cynical view. Bill now to be paid with confidence. Thanks
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    Crankshaft sensor fault after air con boosting, opinions please

    Hi, Recently took my S3 to a local garage to have my air conditioning boosted. Car running fine with no problems before this. Car handed back to me and air con working well so all fine UNTIL........... .......get home and half hour later return to car to head off and it doesnt start...
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    007P or 008 DV? Help appreciated in advance

    Celtic Tuning were the tuning company. As you would expect their website has great testimonials. To be fair to the chap advising me he has been nice as pie but i am concerned whether they can meet my high expectations. They have their own rolling road etc and develop their own in house software...
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    007P or 008 DV? Help appreciated in advance

    Hi All, Currently running a Forge 008 Turbo recirculation DV on my S3 which is currently standard 210bhp. Car due to be remapped shortly. Advised to buy 007P with a yellow spring. My current valve is running already either a yellow or blue spring (Not sure as mechanic fitted it and did not...
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    Smell of fuel when using climate control - Intermittent problem

    Thanks Si, part replaced and problem resolved :)
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    Smell of fuel when using climate control - Intermittent problem

    Last night noticed the car smelt slightly of petrol when using the climate control. This has not happened before and didn't last long. Has anybody else experienced this? Any ideas what this could be? On another note, how easy is it to get your climate control reboosted (or what ever needs...
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    Weird and wonderful - Whats the strangest thing you have carried in your audi S3?

    All, Had to use my S3 to carry a 6ft tree the other day. Sadly you might think, it got me wondering what other weird and wonderful cargo others had carried?!
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    Juddering/Vibrating Brakes S3

    I have a S3 AMK 127k, about 3 months ago had to replace the front brakes for the same problem. I think the standard brakes on the S3 are pretty poor. May be worth looking at alternative options.
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    Replacement silicone hoses specifically for AMK engine code

    Hi All, I have had trouble finding a turbo hose and a breather hose for my S3 (AMK). I ordered a load of hoses from Forge and have fitted some to date (being Induction hose and Brake vacuum hose) no probs but the Turbo hose listed for the 210/225 VAG engines on the site did not fit, neither did...
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    Should I sell my S3 8L? If yes, what should I get?

    How about a Lotus elise? Or a an M3?
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    Newby, advice required (Various part replacements)

    Cheers hoggy for your help.
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    Newby, advice required (Various part replacements)

    New to the forum, Own a 2002 (210) AMK S3. Firstly, looking to replace the following hoses; *Cam cover hose *Air intake hose *Brake vacuum hose Reason being that car has done 120k miles and i have heard that some of the OEM original parts are prone to splitting. Looking to purchase Forge...