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    My new 3.2

    Is it on upside down?
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    How many miles are you getting from a full tank? (a3 3.2 )

    I get about 275-300 from a full tank in my A3 3.2 dsg. Unless I go a bit nuts....then it drops dramatically! I like to go nuts...
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    Sportback a3 2009 door trim removal

    My apols - Thought he needed to take off the switch cover. You need to remove the entire door card and get happy with a screwdriver to remove the actual switch unit.
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    Sportback a3 2009 door trim removal

    Use something like a credit card to lever it off.
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    FK sport grill

    I have that exact grill on my red A3, but with the built in DRLs. Haven't wired them in yet though :(
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    Parcel shelf rattle - cured?

    Hi all, when looking for information about the parcel shelf rattle in the A3 I saw someone had posted about velcro to stop movement against the hatchback. While investigating this I wiggled the shelf and realised there was a definite squeak / rattle from the rubber arms that hold the shelf in...
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    Lamin-x - where to buy?

    I bought those exact side repeaters - took about 2 mins to fit them and they look fab. I used the edge of a credit card rather than a screwdriver though in order to get the old ones off.
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    Lamin-x - where to buy?

    Hi all, I have a red A3 sportback and am in the process of going for a red/black theme. I've done the grill, am having the wheels done and now need to get the side repeaters and headlights sorted. Where is the best place to get lamin-x or similar? Any recommendations for side repeaters and...
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    Couple of things re my 2004 3.2 (revised)

    Open ashtray - grip under leading edge of surround next to ashtray - pull upwards hard - feels like you might snap it but it will unclip. Pull rest of surround off similarly by pulling other end upwards. Unclip the cable underneath connected to the lit gear indicator. Unclip the gaitor for...
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    3.2 software update - Portsmouth Audi

    This is what I wrote: I have been made aware that there is a possible issue with the engine management system and that a software update for the ECU has been issued for this engine. The TPI number is 2010289/3 (it also worded gearbox judder poor acceleration when changing gears at high...
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    3.2 software update - Portsmouth Audi

    They are going to be charging me for the work....but at least they have admitted the software exists!
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    3.2 software update - Portsmouth Audi

    Hi all, hope this helps someone.... Finally had agreement from Portsmouth Audi to update the software on my 3.2. Thanks to previous postees who supplied the information on TPI etc. I sent them an email asking for it to be passed onto the master tech and he got back to me. Just...
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    Removing the "chrome" surround on the DSG shifter?

    Just done mine over the weekend. Open the ashtray, grip the front of the gearshift surround and pull hard... It's a bit scary as you think it'll snap before it comes free but it'll be alright.
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    Black Grills

    Where did you get this grill from? Is it one of the FK Automotive ones? Cheers, Coop
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    A3 3.2 software update - anyone in Hampshire

    I don't have the judder as yet, but it seems from what others have said here to make the driving experience better and improve MPG (which would be nice). I'd rather get it done before a problem manifests - prevention rather then cure! Cheers all. Anyone know a good place to get this done in...
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    A3 3.2 software update - anyone in Hampshire

    Hi all, new member here with a 3.2 V6 - looking to get the software update done but Portsmouth Audi just went "UH?" when asked about it. Has anyone in Hampshire had this done and if so....where? Cheers, Coop