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Hi all, Have just moved to bristol after 4 years away. Was wondering where you all get garage type work done in the area? Any recommendations for vag specialists? Also in need of a body shop (not too pricey) if anyone can help out? Need to also get to a meet soon. Cheers, Dan

Hi all, Been running an s2k filter for 12 months or so and was getting pretty dirty, so ordered a new one from car parts for less. Customer service was woeful and took at least 2 weeks to arrive. Just put it on the car and noticed that the two ends of the paper filter are glued together rather...

Hi all, After a bit of advice. Yesterday evening I came home to a car parked very close to the back of my car and less than a foot away from the next car in the street. The "space" was small so the owner had to park with one of the back wheels right up on the kerb (which is illegal in any...

Hi, My S3 has now done 98k miles (25k by me) and as far as I am aware has had nothing done to suspension except new top mounts and shocks that I did myself after a couple of months of ownership. I have searched around and haven't found a definitive list of "must do" suspension repairs. Hence...

Hi all, Rarely head over to this area of the forum as I have a 270 bhp s3 8l that has been satisfying my weekend itch for a couple of years. Would like an 8p s3 in stage 2 or 2+ form but they still command £12k+ for a good one. My question is - how good is the ed 30? Has anyone here owned...

Hi all, In short; low revs and high load = juddery boost delivery. Once it gets to higher revs its fine. Initial thoughts are N75 a little dodgy? Definitely not missing so doubt it's coil pack or spark related. Anyone else experienced this? Haven't got access to vcds but will invest in a...

Hi all, About this time last year I found the drivers side floor wet after heavy rain in my S3. Sorted that by taking off the scuttle panel and cleaning out the drains with an air line. Went out in it for the first time in a week this eve and the car was steaming up - bit weird. My girlfriend...

Hi, My policy ends on the 23rd of March so wondering when it is worth me starting to look for a better deal? Car is a 2001 S3 with a couple of mods and remap, but more will be added this coming year so need to go with a mod-friendly company (current insurer wouldn't cover me for a front mount...

Hi all, I can usually be found in the 8l section but last night I drove my dads 2004 2.0tdi A3 sport. It's done over 160k miles but the engine, gearbox etc is still sound. However,when going into right hand bends with any speed it feels as though once you turn in and the pressure on the tyres...

Hi all, Have been an S3 owner for about 9 months now and do really like the car. So far I have changed oil pickup, new thermostat, temp sensor, shocks, top mounts, 4 wheel alignment, rust on roof rails sorted - may have missed some bits but all basic stuff that needed doing. Just before I...

Hi all, I've had a search but can't find instuctions or a "how to" guide for replacing shocks and springs on an S3. Has anyone come across one or have access to elsawin etc? Would rather have an idea of the best way of doing it before giving it a go next weekend. Cheers in advance, Dan

Hi all, In the process of looking into getting my gearbox reconditioned / getting hold of a reconditioned box (mine whines and is difficult to select first and second, particularly when cold). At the same time I'm going to get my clutch replaced and as only at stage 1 and unlikely to push the...

Hi all, Had the car a few months now and have never got round to logging, but last night went to visit a fellow forum member (thanks Alex!) and did a couple of 3rd gear WOT runs. The car has a B5 TIP and was mapped before I bought it by RSD Daventry. It peaked at 202 g/s but other than that I...

Hi all, As above really, just wondering if anybody knows the part number for the afterrun pump on S3s. It's a bosch part and there seem to be a fair few on Ebay for other car manufacturers but I'd like to check part numbers if poss as mines finally given up. Cheers, Dan

Hi all, Had the S3 for 3 months or so and whilst I'm really enjoying it I need to sort out the handling a bit - hitting rough tarmac in a bend and it jumps a mile. It's on standard shocks and springs and done a little under 80k. Trouble is I can't be lowering it as I already struggle with...

Hi all, Had the oil pickup pipe changed today on my S3 for piece of mind at the local garage who I have used a couple of times before and have given a good service for not a huge amount of money. Just got the car back and thought i'd check the oil level (obviously had a new filter and oil at...

Hi all, Firstly I would like to say hello. I have been watching the forum for a few weeks now gathering information for the purchase of an S3 SL very shortly. Lots of really helpful info so I thank you all in advance. This is where I am up to: After studying known problems, buyers guide etc...