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    spacers

    Hi, I know this should be in the faq section but theres nothing there , So what size spacers do i need for a 1999 S3 on 18in bbs TT wheels. Thanks Merdock
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    S3 Bose stereo

    Hi, As to the bose unit can anyone show a picture of the differences? not sure whats in mine ,it does say bose when the radio is turned on. Merdock
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    reliability??????????

    Hi, Is the S3 the most unreliable Audi ever or am i just unlucky? my old 90q was the most reliable car i have ever owned hads it 13 1/2 years and only ever changed the brakes/disks and 1 wheel bearing and did 110,000 miles of hard driving and it cornerd a lot better than the S3. Had the S3 2...
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    225 Feul consumption!! 200m on full tank??

    Hi, My car also has strange comsumption pherhaps it's a S3 disease, I find that i get better consumtion if i don't use 6th the only time i use 6th is on the m-way ? Merdock
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    TT BBS wheels on the S3?

    Hi, Nice choice of wheels look a lot better on the S3 sorry don't have a better photo than the one to the left but you will get the idea. Merdock
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    Got the S3 to 140mph . (not on public roads)

    Hi, Iv'e seen 165 and a bit on the Hamberg to Falli autobahn.don't know how far the speedo's out but my son moved over at a indicated 150 in his heaverly modded mini and i stormed past.
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    Wheel Bearing

    Hi, Am i missing something £203 for a wheel bearing replacement ''is a good price'' i'll think i'll slow down for corners from now on. Merdock
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    starting problems S3

    Hi, Problem found,a blown fuse for the fuel pump new one fiited and blown again ,looks like a new fuel pump or something . Thanks Merdock
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    starting problems S3

    Hi, It started getting poor at starting the begining of the week.now it just turns over and no sign of it attempting to start,as for the cam belt it was only done about 4 months ago. Thanks Merdock
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    starting problems S3

    Hi, I nneed help my S3 is refusing to start ?battery ok cranked it over for 5 mins and flattened it recharged still does not start ,?alarm started the beep , is it posible that the problem is associated with the immobalizer Thanks Merdock
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    Speedo readings ?

    Hi, Just got back from my German trip and i was wondering how accurate the speedo is ?during a high speed drive on the Hamberg autobahn i obliterated my sons tweaked 240 hp cooper S in my unkown moddied S3 he had to move over on a near empty autobahn at 150 mph i rocketed past and finilly...
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    Adjusting headlights for Europe/S3

    Hi, I know this question has been asked before but even with a search i still can't find it. Thanks Merdock
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    S3 driving in Germany?

    Hi, Thanks for the info,but as i'm sailing to cluxhaven i will only be driving in Germany. All the best Merdock
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    S3 driving in Germany?

    Hi, Taking the S3 to Germany to see my son ,can anybody tell me what i need to take as far as driving in Germany goes ,1st aid pack etc. My also visit the ring while i'm there as he's in northern Germany. Merdock
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    Just bought a 2001 S3, need a little info..

    Hi, Sounds like the milage is wrong or it's had a life,i'm also a newbe to the pleasures and woes of S3 ownership, nice cars but i find it hard to drive but then again i'm getting old ? just a little too slow in my old age to keep up with the speed perticulary the gear book which i find rather...
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    BBS on S3

    Hi, If anybody can tell me how to atach pictures i'll show you mine.# Merdock
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    replacing CD unit

    HI, My boot mount cd player keeps on failing coming up with error3 on the disply, 1. whats wrong and is it a diy repair, 2. if not can i fit the cd out of a Mini cooper in it's place. Thanks Merdock
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    FAO: BBS CH owners

    Hi, Ade d your car looks great ,but you must take a visit to specsavers as your right hand exhaust pipe is lower than your left? All the best Merdock
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    Is it chipped?

    Hi, This is a question thats also crossed my mind, after some recent service work the garage said that my car was different in the way it performed compared to a 225 TT mines 1999 S3 ,the TT was quicker initially but was a lot slower in mid range mine only seems to move at about 3000-3500 rpm...
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    S3 Boost Levels

    Hi, Rather thick on this subject and only had the S3 just over a year it's always been a bit strange like turning a switch on and of . Question . After some recent repairs on a test drive it was compared to a standard 225 TT and found to perform rather differently ?the TT being quicker initially...