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  1. Gib

    Coilover decisions...

    Ive had a search and couldn't find anything - I have been on the look out for some coilovers and limited it down to KW V1 or Bilsteins B14... Which ones would be the better ones to go for, there both a fix damper only difference is price (but will be buying second hand) Any review on both sets...
  2. Gib

    Key Fob range (differnt for BAM/AMK)

    Do other people have simular issue that the range on their key fobs are poor? of corse newer the car the better technology/software are in them. But it only got me thinking the other day when I was detailing a friends S3 (03 reg) I went open the car and could stand a few meters away... mine...
  3. Gib

    Wheel Spacers for Brembo GT junior

    I have recently bought the Brembo GT Junior kit (2nd hand) I am running the genuine 18" RSTT alloys. Whats the minimum spacer I could get away with..... and also best place to buy? Im currently on a budget so not wanting to spend loads on them - but also understand that "you get what you paid...
  4. Gib

    Starting to p**s me off now!!!

    Right Ive had this noise coming from my car for over a year and a half now and its really starting to grate on me! ALOT!!!! I have changed lot of parts but its still there... The noise started when I got my wishbone bushes changed for polybush versions as the old ones where knackered. The car...
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    Milltek Downpipe....

    Have been offered a Milltek down pipe and decat for my S3- Both genuine Milltek. Just been looking for reviews and prices for them? But can't seem to find away where that sells them anymore... Awesome used to sell them, but only sell the cat-back system. The price for both is £200.... I already...
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    Rupes making my life easier

    Been detailing for over 15years, even set up my own business on the side as well as my full time job due to my name was getting more known in the area. I have done a range of cars over the years and my trusty Kestral DAS6 has helped my along the way. But it was time for an upgrade and bought a...
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    Has anybody had the propshaft bearing go?

    Had a look under the car the other day to find grease splatter around this bearing Its No 17 on the diagram 75d8568f1ca6e9f3ac82039d1082a470 by Richard Gibson, on Flickr
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    Dry rubbing/grinding noise (rotational)

    Has this issue for a while now (4 months) - ever since I got some poly bushes fitted to my front and rear wishbones. I have had the car into two garages - One is an Audi Specialist the other is a guy who has a good rep for working on VW/Audi cars. The noise is coming from the front end and you...
  9. Gib

    Audi S3 power flex bush sat correctly?

    I have had the car back on the road for a 2 weeks now since getting the powerflex bushes fitted. All was well until a rubbing noise started from the front. It's worse when there's more than one person in the car. Can anyone tell me if there sat correctly or check there's if they look the same?
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    Prepping the S3 for the summer months

    Sadly the S3 has been off the road for some months now due to getting little bits done on it (bushes, exhaust etc.....) also fixed a few faults too, passenger seat wasn't working so fixed the switch, rear boot handles had corroded wires. Biggest fix was rust on the drivers wing, I patched it in...
  11. Gib

    Lowering springs

    I have ST suspension on my S3 at the moment, but wanting to go slightly lower. I have been looking at Apex as they seem a cheap enough option and they lower 30mm which is tr max I want to go, at the moment it is 25 front and 10 rear. Has anybody used Apex and are they a good or is it worth...
  12. Gib

    Colour choice???

    I have received these wheels in a px and I refurbed them quickly myself as they were corroded under the lacquer and had curb marks on them. I did did them all in silver then a light coat of anthracite as it's what I only had in garage. But I've never been a fan of dark wheels on a dark car. I'm...
  13. Gib

    Front polybushed wishbones....... Vibrations?

    Has anyone experience with vibrations from poly bushing the front wishbones, as I'm thinking of getting them done Cheers
  14. Gib

    RS6 Genuine/Replica alloys

    A guy is willing to swap his RS6 wheels for my S3 alloys. What are the tell tale signs of the above? Here is a pic of the wheels
  15. Gib

    Recaro seat broken

    Hello, my passenger seat in my S3 won't go up or down with the electric adjusters. I have searched on here regarding the problem and it looks like the micro switch. I have removed the allen key bolts for the runners and tilted the seat back to gain more access - but can't see the micro switch...
  16. Gib

    Couple of minor issues on S3 ready for MOT

    Hello I have had a search but everything I've done doesn't work. First off the headlight washers, I have checked the fuse's and pulled out the washers to make sure they slide freely but still they don't work. So unless the motor has packed up? Second the headlight auto levelling. When I fire...
  17. Gib

    Suspension Ideas

    I'm after some ideas really as my rear dampers are in need of replacing for next mot. Instead of just replacing the rears I would like to change the whole lot. I have around £500 to spend...... Do I either - -replace all for standard OE -upgrade dampers and spring -Coilovers I'm looking...
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    Before and after mirror overhall

    Bought some mirrors, and they came badly scratched, decided to flat them right back and using different grades at work and a polishing tool. They came out like new! Flattening down 50/50 Getting there One down other side to do
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    Upgrading suspension

    Because my rear dampers are shot at and rear springs aren't looking their best I'm thinking of just upgrading the whole package. I know Bilstein are mainly the best you can buy - are there any other options? cheers Rich
  20. Gib

    Chrome/Alloy wingmirrors

    Hi all, Just after some advice - I have the opportunity to get some pre-facelift mirrors W reg, I have a 51 reg S3 Ive searched on here regarding if they'll fit but got mixed results. Will they fit or not? Many thanks Rich