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    First Inspection (19k) - 65 S3

    Morning all, Quick one - how much have you all been paying for your first inspection (not oil change & inspection) at 19k miles? Dealer has quoted me about £230 - which seemed high? Even though they're kindly fitting a new pollen filter for me :neutral: Especially considering my first Oil...
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    Roof bars - S3

    I'm after constructive advice please, not opinions. As some of you might know I'm off driving round Europe for 2 weeks with the Mrs. We're going to be camping a lot as it is cheaper and offers a lot more flexibility in what we do when we're there. Because of this though, we need to...
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    We're all going on a summer holiday....

    ...no more working for a week or two! In June, me and the Mrs are taking the S3 to Bilbao, then through Spain, the Pyrenees to the South of France (Carcassonne), and then back through France via Normandy to Cherbourg. Very much looking forward to it, but is there any advice you wise folk have...
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    Withdrawl....

    So as you may know from this topic, my S3 was recently damaged and yesterday morning went into the body shop to be repaired. I'm already missing having it so much :disrelieved: repair should take 4 days and I've a feeling its going to be the longest 4 days of my life :tongueclosed: Not having...
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    Mint 5 week old S3....no longer mint.... :(

    So this morning a cyclist rode into the back of me after a bus pulled out in front of me and I had to stop. To say I'm gutted would be an understatement.
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    Advice please - accident with cyclist.

    Morning all, Not a great start to the week. On the way to work this morning a bus began to pull out in front of me so I naturally stopped. Unfortunately the cyclist behind me didn't and went straight into the back of me. Result is a dented boot lid and scratched bumper. In my 5 week old S3...
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    Overrun Burble - S3

    So I'm still getting used to my S3 and haven't really been hammering it around as I'm still running it in. But, One thing I used to love on my old manual 8P S3 was that with a bit of feathering of the throttle you could get some lovely burbling on overrun. Is anything like this possible on...
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    VCDS in or around Leicester

    Hi guys, I've had a look at the map but the users listed around me seem to be no longer active. Is anyone local-ish to do some bits on my new 8V S3? I am half thinking about getting a cable myself, is there one type that works for all modern audis? Sorry if this is a question asked elsewhere...
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    The day has come...

    So, seeing as everyone else puts on of these up, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon. Placed a deposit on a stock car, Sepang Blue 3dr S3, a week and a half ago, and I collect it this afternoon at 3:30pm! I am incredibly excited!
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    New S3 (or A3!) must haves....

    Hi all, Not posted for a while as my MY10 S3 was swapped for an A1 while I bought a house. Now back in the market for a brand new S3 and wondering what optional extras you all couldn't do without? Currently looking at a Sepang Blue 3 door Black Edition, with Tech, Comfort, Bang and Olufsen...
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    S3 Turbo Whistle?

    Boys & Girls. With the nicer weather recently I've been treating myself to driving with the window down to listen to the (admittedly tamer than desired) burble of my S3. I have noticed though that I've a fairly loud/noticeable turbo whistle/whooshing, more so than I'd expect. To be honest it...
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    Massive Favour - Alloy wheels

    Afternoon all, A massive favour to ask of someone I know, but if you don't ask, you never know, etc. Basically, I'm going to need to leave my S3 at UCC for a week or so to get them refurbed and due to work I can't be without my car. So I'm trying to find some suitable wheels to borrow for a...
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    Low revs vibration - S3

    Right, now I don't know if I'm being paranoid or not, but hear me out. I've started to notice that there's a vibrations through the accelerator pedal - its most noticeable in 6th gear between 2k and 3k (so doing about 50mph ish). Is it just down to low revs/high gear? I don't remember feeling...
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    4wd RR in/near Leicester?

    Not sure if this is in the right section, but does anyone know of a decent 4wd RR in/around Leicester? Cheers all!
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    Exhaust Burble

    Afternoon guys :) As most of you will/might/probably won't know, I've got a standard MY10 BE S3. Had it for a month or 2 nearly now and I love it, fantastic car and I couldn't be happier with it. Well, I could, maybe. I'm currently wrestling with myself over resisting a remap, mostly down to...
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    Fox's S3

    Well, seeing as everyone was getting out their photos of their Ibis S3's, I thought I'd join in. Only got a couple of Instagram snaps at the minute, it'll be washed and photo'd at the weekend though! I love it, goes and sounds awesome, comfy, nice to drive, got everything (almost) I need...
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    Bit excited!!

    Well, seeing as no one I know actually knows I'm getting this yet....I thought I'd come on here to vent my excitement. Pick this up on Thursday, MY10 S3, Black Edition. Delivered down from Leeds this morning, dealer hadn't had a chance to wash it but got me in to drive it anyway. Felt very...
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    Audi Price for fitting AMI and Bluetooth (FAO NHN)

    I know I've just PM'd you NHN, but deciding whether or not to buy a car right now and need some advice! Basically, comes without Bluetooth or AMI, but I'd really prefer them. Dealer has quoted £840 for fitting both, does that sound about right? Can I get the parts and fitted for less if I do it...
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    Alloys on a MY10 S3 Black Edition

    Hi guys, Right I've just spent quite a while searching through pics threads etc but can't find what I'm after. Basically I'm looking at getting an Ibis White Black Edition S3, and theres an 10 plate one about to come up for sale - currently though theres no photos of it. The alloys it has are...
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    Buying an S3...facelift questions

    Hey guys, First post etc :blahblah1: I'm currently looking at getting an 8P S3 (facelift) but I've got a few questions. I have looked through the FAQ's and buying advice threads but I'm still a little confused on some bits. First off, with the facelift version, what did they actually update...