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  1. nelson19uk

    Audi S3 Steering rack replacement

    I know mine is a gen 2 and I think the new one is a gen 3. Do you know the part number for the adaption loom? The rack I'm looking at comes with the cable to the battery box area and another 2 multi plugs I guess the adaption loom will be the bit between the 2 multi plugs and my existing...
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    Audi S3 Steering rack replacement

    Just wondering if anyone knows if a 2010 A3 steering rack will fit on MY 2007 S3. See link: AUDI A3 2010 STEERING RACK | eBay Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Rob
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    PaulieMB's Mellow Yellow Progress Thread

    Just like to say thanks to Paullie for the deal she did with me on her old shoes...... Extremely greatful. The yellow beastie looks even nicer in the flesh. Those MTM shoes just look the bomb. Shame I had a load to do cus I could of sat and drooled over the car for the whole night. Hope to see...
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    Standard 2007 S3 alloys in Gunmteal Grey

    I got mine done in the gloss version as the titanium grey on the rear splitter and bit on the front bumper. Just located the paint code and got htem repaired and painted..
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    Milltek Resonated or Non Resonated opinions.

    Hi mate..... I have a res exhaust and think its the mutts nuts.... I test drove a non res and thought it was a little too loud. I also drove a friends non res'd leon from Birmingham all the way to Aberdeen and by the end of it I was just fed up of the dull drone. When i drive my car with the...
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    will a plain Audi TFSI Engine cover fit an S3

    Thanks for the help....... It is a 2 litre one but I think it's the same as the one paulie posted at the bottom. It was worth the ask.... only cost £25 so not a great loss. I'll see what I can do. If not I'll just punt it on. Thought it would look nice with the main part being body colour and...
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    Has the S3 8P had it's day??

    New Audi A3 revealed | News | Auto Express Looks like a big A1
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    will a plain Audi TFSI Engine cover fit an S3

    I managed to geta hold of a plain TFSI engine cover for cheap and was wondering if it will defo fit my s3. I plan to rub it down and paint it to jazz it up a bit then fit. But just wondered If i needed to buy new studs or anything to make it fit. any help would be appreciated. Cheers Rob
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    What gets your OCD going?

    My list of hates....... Which occur all the ****** time because her indoors uses the car for commuting now!!!!! - Slidy covers on vanity mirrors have to be closed.... (never are on either side) - armrest has to be verticle (never is because she has always left a redbull can in the cupholder) -...
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    What gets your OCD going?

    +1 on this one
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    ESP and snow.....

    Lol....... That's a good episode.. I can remeber it. :) Good gizmo's in most circumstances. We were just saying how its amazing how much a lot of people rely on the gadgets more that the ability to drive sometimes. Also ESP is a pest if you are trying to drift. lol :) makes you go straight...
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    ESP and snow.....

    Used to do a bit of rally driving when I was younger so I sometimes get a bit carried away. Up here in the north east of Scotland we get plenty of oppertunity to play in the snow. Not so much this year but normally we get loads of oppertunities. A fresh untouched car park is like a dream. We...
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    ESP and snow.....

    Up here in Aberdeen last year was an absolute nightmare for snow but My S3 was amazing! It even managed to stop on a 15 degree gradient hill with a 6 inch covering of white stuff (to help an old wifey that was stuck and blocking the road) and managed take off without a slight spin. I normally...
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    Remap Scotland

    I used Motorwerks too. Dave did mine also. My only issue is that it looks like my Stage 2 was loaded but they have missed out the lamda sensor part of it for my decat. It's meant to be a custome map for the stage2 so not sure what went wrong. Haven't had the time to take it back in to get it...
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    Steering Rack Questions

    Mine is a 2007 also. Looks like a better option. Quite difficult to find an S3 specific one. So looking for a tt one gives me more options. Cheers Rob
  16. nelson19uk

    Steering Rack Questions

    Nice one! Has it got the same wiring loom/connector. Sounds like a plan to me. Cheers
  17. nelson19uk

    Steering Rack Questions

    My friend is a vag master tech and he says it isn't dangerous and that i won't have any issues on operation but the clunk is doing my head in. Audi Aberdeen are absolute robbing bar stewards and don't help in any way or form unless you are giving them money. Might have to call those helpful...
  18. nelson19uk

    Steering Rack Questions

    Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows much about the steering racks for S3/A3's. I've got a clunky steering rack and would like to replace it. I know the actual part number i need is 1K2423055KX but can will a 1K2423051CA, 1K2423051CN or a 1K2423051BC fit and work. Thanks Rob
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    Small 'niggles' on S3

    They have a DRL Switch next to that is seperate to the main headlight switch. Well that is what is in mine.