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    Advice for vr6 turbo

    Hi I could do with some advice from anyone who is knowledgeable with these engines, I'm considering a budget low boost turbo conversion.... Now I understand that generally this wouldn't be considered something to do on a budget but I've recently had some inspiration from another project car...
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    sticking dsg selector button

    I have an annoying thing where if the button is pushed fully in it doesn't always pop back out, its kind of sticky. If i take the knob off and pull the plastic release bit up (the rod that the trigger pulls up) I can feel the same effect if i pull it right to the top of its travel there is a...
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    Is this the 3.2 software issue?

    as above, or is it some other problem entirely? I can feel this whilst driving also, kind of feels like the car is rocking or surging slightly when at these revs on light load. (ignore the part where it goes over 2k the throttle is so sensitive).
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    changing dsg selector advice

    hi, ive a 2005 a3 3.2 and I'm looking t o swap the selector, Ive bought this unit pictured, its a full unit. Should I dismantle this for the knob or fit the whole unit? what is the easiest way to do this? Im just wanting to change the standard 'grandad' shifter for cosmetic purposes, the current...
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    3.2 rear disks?

    Hi guys, I hope someone can clear my confusion over this, I've a 2005 a3 3.2 v6 Quattro and I need new rear disks, what size should they be? You see when I look online I'm faced with a variety of sizes, surely they were all made the same? Why would some models have bigger disks than others...
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    DSG gear selector change?

    Hi, I've now got an A3 3.2 dsg and I'm not a fan of the gear selector, i much prefer that of the R32 or gti golfs. is it possible to swap these over? thanks in advance
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    Changing Iso Symphony 2 For Quadlock Concert Radio.

    Hi guys As titled really, I have a late 2005 A3 3.2 with a symphony2 radio, it is connected via the iso connectors. I have a concert radio from the 2007 S3 I sold last year which requires the newer quadlock connection which i would like to put in the A3, both cars have bose. Does any one...
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    S3 full car plastidip

    So I'm plastidipping my black s3 white, however I'm going to go from black - gunmetal gray - white to get better coverage and a crisper white, this is being done using an earlex 3500 with standard 2.0mm tip and needle So here is stage one, full gray dip Before: After: white dip to come in...
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    Dogbone bolt size?

    can someone tell me what size the bolt is that I need to remove to fit my powerflex insert? I read online that its 21mm but it's baggy as hell on the bolt but I don't have a 20mm so can't try it without buying one Cheers
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    Is this too much?

    I put a new sticker on the s3, as you can see its a revo game over sticker and is fairly big, I just wondered if people think it looks ott on an otherwise standard exterior, it actually looks big in the flesh but not so much on the pic Cheers guys
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    Dogbone mount help

    Looking to get an aftermarket insert and don't know what to buy, I've searched threads and can't find much for an s3, I don't want to increase vibration if I can help it especially since I've an smf setup . I've heard of people fitting diesel bushes as there intended to be softer due to the...
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    New loba/sachs clutch fitted

    so had the new clutch fitted on Saturday , it's the loba smf kit and was fitted by JBS in chesterfield who were very efficient as usual I'm planning on running the clutch in properly as I read this is needed although if anyone knows the guidelines I'd like to hear them? I've not let it boost...
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    Talk me out of swapping my s3!

    I've had this urge to get an r32 lately dispite the fact it will be far slower AND more thirsty than my stage 2+ s3 I think this has stemmed from the fact that I get no aural pleasure from the s3 whatsoever and that the v6 sounds lush, problem is I think I would soon be bored of a 250bhp n/a...
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    Led change in dial cluster

    Hi guys, couldn't seem to find anything in a search about this, I want to change the smd's behind the three lcd displays in the instrument cluster, i want to create the facelift look with the white text, I've dismantled the unit to find some orange filter plastic in there, now I imagine that...
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    Anyone have smf in Derbyshire?

    just wondered if anyone has an smf clutch setup on their car who lives close by that I could have a listen to? Cheers
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    Miltek non res section swap?

    I know this should probably be in the classifieds but I can't seem to post in there I've an audi s3 miltek exhaust (8p) I'm looking to swap my non res centre section for a resonated one if anyone's interested, I'm in the midlands Cheers
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    Advice on clutch for stage2+

    I'm pretty new here and this is my first thread, I've a 2007 s3 which has been taken to stage 2+ yesterday and has highlighted a weak clutch straight away. The spec is: forge Twintake Miltek turbobk decat non res autotech hpfp internals revo stage 2+ map Now I know there has been a lot of...