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    Sportback to 3 door boot panel? Stealth Install.

    Hi I have been looking Into a andy mac stealth install for a while now. I have a sportback and would have to deform the boot panel for the sub to fit, also I would have to find a stealth install for the amp. What I was thinking of is buying the boot panels from a 3 door as these have flat...
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    Polystyrene boot tool holder

    Hi, I have been looking for one of these for my 05 A3 sportback, but cant seem to find one. Does any one know if there is one available, and if so where to go and what part number. Any help is much appreciated. Cheers, Richard
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    6.5" subs in rear doors?

    Hi, I have been toying with many ideas on how to improve the sound in my 05 a3 sportback. I was thinking of replacing the rear speakers with 2 6.5 subs, and then removing the boot sub and putting a amp to power the fronts and rears in its place. Would this work? And what would I need to get thus...
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    hertz speakers

    Hi Does anyone have any experience with hertz speakers? In particular the dcx165. Im torn between them or some jl audion coaxials. Im going to replace my front speakers for some coaxials, just want a decent reasonable priced set. Many thanks Richard
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    A3 sportback front speaker depth.

    Hi, I am going to upgrade my speakers in my 2005 sportback. What is the max depth that can be fitted? Are there any implications when fitting? And I am looking for a pair of jl audio tr650cx1. Would these fit in ok? I will make my own mdf adaptors to suit. Many thanks in advance for your...
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    Under seat subwoofer/ stealth enclosure.

    Hi, I have a 2005 a3 sportback and am wanting to replace the boot sub with something a little punchier. I currently have the non bose system with a concert 2 headunit. I have read the forums for a few weeks now and have come to a couple of suggestions that i would appreciate some advice on...
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    Rear shock absorber sleeve

    Hi, I have just noticed on the nearside rear of my 05 a3 2 tdi se the sleeve which covers the strut of the shocker has fell off! Looking at the other side it appears to be plastic. Has anyone experienced this problem? Or does anyone know if this part is available? I believe this coukd of been...
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    Abs and esp lights on dash, intermittent!

    Hello, A couple of days ago my abs light came on, shortly followed by the esp logo. Now it could be on for a couple of minutes then go off, also when starting up the lights appear, but clear once moving. The esp light is not as regular, seems to be more abs. I was driving along this morning...
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    Alloy wheel fitment

    Hi, Just a quick question. I have my eye on some genuine audi alloys which are 16" and came off a 2009 1.9TDI A3. Now i have a 2005 2.0TDI A3, which currently has 16"alloys on. Im sure the stud pattern is the same, however would the brake calipers fit inside ok? They are et50. Many thanks...
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    Vinyl Wrapping

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone has redone their interior trims in a vinyl wrap? I was thinking of doing mine in either a carbon fibre effect or a ash grey poplar. Also is there a good website which does carbon fibre/ timber effect vinyl? Many thanks, Richard
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    May need VAGCOM - North East England

    Hello, Before I start my seat change over I need to clarify a couple of subjects. My concern is that installing my new seats may trigger either a seatbelt warning light, or airbag light. Is there anyone in the north east who does this service? Or would a dealer be able to do it at a reasonable...
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    Dismantle base of seat, any experience?

    Hello Im in the process of swapping seats over in my 05 a3. From se to s-line. Now the passenger seat going in does not have a Seatbelt sensor or pressure pad in it. To keep the Cars computer sweet i was thinking of swapping the sensor in the seat to the new one. Has anyone done this...
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    Airbag Compatability

    Hello, This is linked to my earlier post. Im in the process of changing seats. I have the standard se seats in but have bought newer s-line ones. The car is a 2005 but the new seats are 2009. Would the age difference between car and seat mean the airbag would be rubuffed by the computer? Or...
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    A3 Seat Swap. From se to s-line. Passenger seatbelt sensor?

    Hello. I am in the process of changing my standard se seats to a newer s-line seat. Now on the passenger seat i currently have a seat belt sensor. However on the newer s-line there is not. Im concerned that if i disconnect it and install the new seats without the sensor, it Will trigger a...