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    New A3 (again) And Quick Question

    Sorry, tried replying over weekend with phone but looks like it didn't happen. The double lock isn't set up on this one (my old one was), saying that, have tried double (triple, quad .. etc) unlocking but you can hear it click but not actually unlocks. Have also tried the unlock on the drivers...
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    New A3 (again) And Quick Question

    I've just picked up a cheap A3 1.6 SE FSI Sportback as a reliable driver while I sell my BMW 330d and look for an A5 3.0TDI. Once I've got over the shock of having a similar view to my previous A3 2.0T Quattro S-line but miles less go, actually miles & miles less go, I'm surprised at the...
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    Rattle on start up, + fuel economy. S3

    Silly question - do you park your car across a slope? My office car park has spaces 90degrees to quite a steep slope, if I park with the passenger side on the higher side, my car rattles for a split second but oil light goes out right away. No noise however when starting with drivers door facing...
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    S3 Turbo Whistle?

    Not just you - me too but on a A3 TFSI with stage 2. Also a couple of other similar threads on here lately. Checked for leaks and can't find any, no difference in power but can hear wooshing & dv type noises with the window open. Not sure what it sonds like when driven past though.
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    Quattro Tyres

    That's not the date stamp in the pictures, is usually just 4 numbers and nothing else. My friend had the same problem with Bridgestones fitted to the rear of his Honda Accord, less than 3 years old & cracking very bad.
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    Finally bought my 2.0TFSI! Finally part of the forum. Its green?

    Not many that colour. I'm colour blind too and having owned a Kiwi Yellow Ibiza I shy away from green cars. Should look very BRG in the sunshine, here's mine: 2.0T Quattro too, Revo stage 2, Miltek downpipe & cat. Early S-Line so no body kit but all the S-Line goodies inside plus full leather...
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    Re-stitching of steering wheel

    This chap is a little further West than you are. He did a very good job repairing a Honda CRX seat for me years ago. I did ask him for a quote to repair a Nissan 200SX steering wheel more recently, whilst I can't remember the price, a used wheel worked out to be cheaper - that was for a new...
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    Would S3 cat back exhaust fit 2.0 TFSI FWD

    I think anything Quattro, inc S3 has a battery box in the boot floor (albeit not used). The silencer across the back of the car is quite a bit shorter on these compared to a 2WD A3. I'd also be inclined to check the mounts as the Quattro boot floor is alot higher than the FWD floor.
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    Little help: what's this?

    Surely if it's taking a clouting it could damage the casing it's bolted into? Otherwise be careful it doesn't mess up the head making it hard to get a socket onto it if required - ie to replace clutch. It might be worth replacing the bolt with a mushroom headed Allen socket type so it's less...
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    Rear window washer not squirting! Sportback

    I take it you've topped up the main reservoir? On mine the rear washer stops before the front when the level gets low - thinking about it though I think this happens after the warning has come up on the dash. As stated above, I'd check the boot area for dampness, have had hoses blow off on Audi...
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    Advice on potential new purchase Please

    Whilst the cambelt is due at 60k on miles, isn't it due at 4 years on time? - depends on when in 2009 the car was new it may be required as soon as 6 weeks away, might be worth negotiating this into the purchase. Or am I right in thinking VW quote 4 years & Audi quote 5years - either way might...
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    Audi S3, 2 days of ownership, complete nightmare!!

    or at 4 years old - looks like it's been done by the book (by age rather than miles). Guess the car was someone's company car so everything done with no expense spared, can see why the OP wants to hang onto it. OP - it sounds like it's worth taking 1 day off per year to get the car serviced at...
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    knocking noise in boot

    I was going to suggest this too. Also is there a boot liner? I get some noises from my boot when the liner is fitted despite it being a snug fit.
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    How can you verify an A3 is an S-Line (2004-2007) - Any facelift differences?

    From what I've seen, 2005 models will show as S-Line on the V5, will have all the badges/trim/black headlining/18" wheels/lowered suspension etc, but will run Sport style bumpers, the bumpers were changed in 2006. One thing that causes confusion is the seats, if the original buyer went for the...
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    Low washer fluid warning has stopped working.

    Might be the case as the rear washer stops working before the front - can't recall if it happens at the same time as the indicator coming on though.
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    Downpipe Options - A3 2.0TFSI Quattro

    Bumping this one back up. Was able to trace the people involved with the MV-Sport system but they only have designs for the S3 or A3 non-quattro. They did offer to use my car as a prototype but they are in Manchester & I'm in Cornwall. My other option is a Milltek system but I'd prefer to keep...
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    Cornwall Newbie

    Still have that and the Superduke which I've had since new in 2006. Gone A3 myself too, have a 2.0T S-line Quattro - not quite Impreza fun but very nice in a grown up comfy spec sort of way - and being Quattro helps on our ****ty roads. Where are you getting your's from, Mark Kessell, DVS or...
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    Downpipe Options - A3 2.0TFSI Quattro

    Just looked at your post - exactly where mine has gone too. I have filled the final corrugation with JB metal and am hoping this will hold until I find a frontpipe. I would like to get a different downpipe as I understand these give good results - just the £1200 to replace the whole system right...
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    Cornwall Newbie

    VFR wrecker?
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    Downpipe Options - A3 2.0TFSI Quattro

    I have a problem where the flexi-pipe on my front pipe is blowing - not the flex-pipe on the actual downpipe but the bit where it splits into 2, beside the small silencer immediately under the propshaft. What's my options, I'm not looking to de-cat (but want a hi-flow cat) and am happy to keep...