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    Pressed Plates and De-Badging - subtle and simple

    I've got these exact plates, was pulled recently and the police claim they are illegal
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    Advice for vr6 turbo

    Can I just fit: exhaust manifold turbo Recirc valve Actuator down pipe, FMIC & piping to TB fuel pressure regulator and run this way at low boost? Is there any additional items that are necessary? I'd prefer not to but do you mean that I could run straight from turbo to Inlet with no cooler...
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    radio reception problems - i'm out of ideas

    I had this and it was just the plug behind the top of the boot trim (under the spoiler area) I presume you've looked at this having changed the amps though
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    Advice for vr6 turbo

    thanks alex, I've had a read through his build thread, its quite different to what I'm considering, and it was built by a tuner, I'm planning on doing most of this myself. My motivation is that i want to go back to a turbo motor, but i can't bear to leave the vr6, after owning a st2+ s3, this...
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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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    United Motorsports UK?

    anyone know where to find the ecu ID? its been a while since any activity on this thread, does anyone know if this spark cut map will suit the a3 and cost involved? regards.
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    Help needed!..3.2Q DSG Hesitant engine ~ 2k rpm

    Hi, it's a long drive but I used derby audi, they updated mine for free and just did what I asked, so if you can be ***** to drive 3 hours then your sorted Nel
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    3.2 v6 clutch replacement + upgrade

    not helpful I know but the first question that springs to my mind is how do you plan to get an increase in torque that would warrant an upgrade?? unless your going to do a turbo conversion
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    Audi A3 3.2 pulsing issue?!

    I was going to suggest you go to derby audi and get it done for free, however that's a bit of a drive
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    Audi A3 3.2 pulsing issue?!

    Which dealer mate?
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    A curious question

    are the 3.2's in these cars charged at all? I thought that sound was the ignition cut on turbo engines causing a slight pop on gear change, also isn't that the 3.2 fsi? different engine to a3/r32
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    Audi A3 3.2 pulsing issue?!

    hi guys, I spoke recently about this very same issue. I ended up emailing my local audi dealer about having the software update done and was very specific in that i didn't want to pay for a diagnostic session as i know what the problem is, I got booked in and had the update done and it has...
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    Just been serviced, but fuel consumption seems higher?

    the top half of the fuel gauge (and tank) is bigger than the bottom half.
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    Just bought a Private No plate

    I sent mine off a few weeks back, it took only 8 days to receive docs back.
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    sticking dsg selector button

    no-one else had this issue?
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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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    Has anyone converted their A3 to LPG?

    you want to lpg a diesel? if I'm honest it would probably be cheaper to buy a more economic car than to lpg an old(ish) diesel. Diesels are not widely converted because the savings are small vs the cost of conversion, you see a diesel can only run part LPG part diesel (don't quote me on that!)
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    changing dsg selector advice

    I have an annoying thing where if the button is pushed fully in it doesn't always pop back out, its kind of sticky. this was present before changing the knob somewhat, if i take the knob off and pull the plastic release bit up (the bit that we turn around for this mod) I can feel the same effect...
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    3.2 rear disks?

    As mjr901 said 310mm is the correct size, they are fitted now
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    changing dsg selector advice

    tool was borrowed from work although you can buy them from most diy stores, I've seen them in b&q. its called a tap. I used the top part of the rod from the dsg selector unit that game with the knob, because i drilled and tapped mine and it wasn't straight so i had to cut the one off the other...