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    Audi S3 Rear End Whine

    Hi guys. I have a 2008 Audi S3. At around 75-85mph there is a whine from the back end. It only happens when I touch the throttle on the run down it won't do it. After 85 it goes away. The car had a new diff under warranty by audi about 1000 miles ago. Genuine oil and never made this noise...
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    Audi Service Intervals

    Does anyone know the intervals between Audi services. I.e how long will an oil filter usually last for ? I serviced it tonight after 4,800 miles. But forgot to replace the filter. Should this be okay for another 5k ?
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    S3 Haldex Promblems

    Put my 2008 S3 in for a Haldex service on Saturday morning with VW branch. On the drive home there was a loud buzz/whine coming from the rear. Then went away and now it's a steady whine, not as loud but still noticeable. Around 35-40 mph it happens when I very lightly touch the pedal. They...
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    Audi S3 Brake Upgrade.

    Hi guys, I bought a set of Porsche Cayenne Callipers for my 2008 S3. But unfortunately I bought them before really reading into the set up. It look to be very costly and so much footering about to make them fit. Lots of custom stuff, and I just don't have time to get it done. I've heard that...
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    S3 BBK !! URGENT HELP !!!

    I have a 2008 S3 with standard 18" wheels. I'm buying a pair of Porsche cayenne (18z) callipers this week. Also a set of ml450 discs (350mm). I've been trying to find out for ages if this is a straight bolt on kit ?? Do I need spacers to clear the inside face of the wheel? I hear this is a...
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    Porsche Brakes

    Hi everyone, buying myself some 6 pots this week need to know some info i have a 2008 8p s3 with standard 18" wheels. I read that Porsche cayenne z18 brake calipers bolt right on. And I can then run GL450 discs (350mm). Can anyone confirm this, do I need adapters and spacers? Looking for the...
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    S3 Big Brakes

    Looking to upgrade my brakes, I am running standard 18" wheels. What's the biggest size I can go for. Caliper and disc size? So I can search different companies, wilwood , Porsche etc.
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    S3 service manual

    Looking for a service manual for 2002 S3. Need a diagram of the clutch master assembly pipes etc. can't find one online anyware.
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    Master Cylinder Problems.

    I've bought myself a sprint blue 8p S3 and need to get rid of my 8L. Only problem is my clutch keeps loosing pressure. My pedal snapped a while ago, I quick fixed it and my friend managed to bent my master cylinder rod whilst refitting. I bought a second hand pedal and master set off eBay. And...
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    Rear end knock.

    Got a very slight knock from my rear end when I change gear, it happens when I go from 1st to 2nd then bring the clutch up I hear it. All other gears are fine. Makes me believe it's maybe a bush etc ? My haldex Has been done, but it won't be that as it's only a slow jerky speeds I hear it. Once...
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    Gearbox "CLUNK" need some help !!!

    I have a 2002 S3 with a problem, at slow speeds when I shift between 1st and 2nd I sometimes get a clunk from the box, I feel it through the gear knob, sometimes it shifts really smooth. Does it both cold and warm. Any ideas? Take note this car has 102k, FSH so it still has the original clutch...
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    S3 clutch pedal to the floor !!!!!

    Right so it's finally happened. Clutch pedal to the floor and snap, the little end cap plastic part snapped off. I know the process to fix, get a new end cap, weld the bit back on and reassemble. Only problem is the metal housing part is missing, I think the AA man picked it up after saying he...
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    Gearbox oil change

    Going to do my gearbox oil tomorrow, has anyone got a picture of the drain out plug and fill plug. Can't find them anywhereon the net. Cheers
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    Audi s3 passenger seat problems.

    Hi guys, bit of a problem with my passenger seat, the controls have stopped working, it won't tilt backwards for forwards and the lower back support won't move, but the switch closest to the front to make the full seat move up and down still works, I have heard this is common. Will it be a...
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    Finally an Audi s3 owner.

    This is my new 2002 Audi s3, the 8P in the pictures is my big brothers s3.
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    Full lock clicking, but not the cv. HELP!!

    Hi guys, just bought myself a 2002 audi s3 (get some pics up soon). The other day my front left speed sensor went as my abs and traction lights came on, did an OBD scan and that flagged up, soon as it happend there is a clicking noise 3/4 to full lock Turning both ways, my dads a mechanic,did a...
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    Full lock clicking, but not the cv HELP !!

    Hi guys, just bought myself a 2002 audi s3 (get some pics up soon). The other day my front left speed sensor went as my abs and traction lights came on, did an OBD scan and that flagged up, soon as it happend there is a clicking noise 3/4 to full lock Turning both ways, my dads a mechanic,did a...