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  1. MikeA3

    s3 8l facelift driving me crazy! ABS and ESP lights

    The longitudinal is behind the glove box on the facelift s3 - you can (just) get to it by removing he side panel but taking the glove box off is a 5 min job and makes access a lot easier. Both the sensors (long and lat) are the same part number so I'd start by swapping them over and rescanning...
  2. MikeA3

    Has anyone used Mid-Kent Techinical ltd in Sittingbourne (cambelt for £270)

    Try Dean at 4 rings - he's local to you (dartford) and is mobile. I've used him for about 4 years now and the service and price are hard to beat. Mike
  3. MikeA3

    Help I keep thinking of selling!!

    Unless you've got another car to use already you'll have to factor in it's replacement. Looking at the work you've put into your S3, I can't imagine you'd be happy in a 1K micra so the 10K you'd get will actually be quite a bit less. Car's (with very few exceptions) always lose value, houses...
  4. MikeA3

    what can I do to the performance for my tdi 130

    How much did you want to spend? A remap on the pd130 engine should see about 160-170bhp, the biggest improvement is mid range torque. I did a write up years ago when I had my tdi mapped at SuperChips which might be worth a read. There also used to be a diesel sub forum but I can't seem to find...
  5. MikeA3

    Is the 8P s3 worth the money?

    I've no doubt there much better to drive than the 8L (or anything based on the Mk4 floorplan for that matter) but they lack the syle of the 8L imo - most of the newer audi range seems to. With 15K to spare, I'd be in a RS2
  6. MikeA3

    Any Photoshop wiz kids on the forum?

    Thanks Tom I wasn't sure about these but looking at the photoshop I think they'll look quite good inthe metal - oem(ish)
  7. MikeA3

    Any Photoshop wiz kids on the forum?

    I've been looking for a pic of an S3 fitted with the 7 spoke alloys from the 3.2 V6 TT but can't find any - could anyone photoshop these onto a silver S3 for me please? Wheels: S3: Thanks in advance Mike
  8. MikeA3

    Anyone fitted the 3.2 TT alloys to their S3?

    As per the title really - just wondered if anyone has put a set of the 3.2 TT wheels on an S3? I've been through most of the A3/S3 photos thread but didn't spot any. If anyone's got a set on a silver S3 and doesn't mind posting a photo that'd be appreciated. Thanks Mike
  9. MikeA3

    S3 Brake Issues.

    Hi All, I had a bit of a close call the other night on the motorway which has got me thinking something's not 100% with my brakes at the moment. I had to stop very quickly from motorway speeds and when I pressed the pedal it was almost like the brakes had failed somehow. They worked well...
  10. MikeA3

    stupid question but here it is...

    as said - common fault, when mine stuck i kept tapping it (you'll feel like a muppet for ten minutes) but then it released, the mechanism gets a bit sticky and jams up. give it a good clean out and you should be alright
  11. MikeA3

    A3 8l wheel preferences?

    The 3.2 TT's came with 18's as an option - quite similar to the S4's but they will be a direct fit. I can't find any pics at the moment but no doubt there will be some in the A3/S3 pics thread.
  12. MikeA3

    Recommendations for replacement shocks (not lowered)

    I went with B8's and eibach's when I replaced mine and I'd agree with tufty - big improvement over the original items and to me the car looks about the same height as it did on the original suspension (it was on 95k by that time though). It wasn't cheap but I think it was worth it. Mike
  13. MikeA3

    urgent help needed with my 2007 audi s3 please!!!

    You're better off posting in the 8P section mate (it's the one above this on the forum index)
  14. MikeA3

    4pot brake lines

    Don't Wilwood's have generic fittings? HEL and Goodridge would probably be your best bet for braided lines
  15. MikeA3

    Red S3's

    One guy here used to have a S3 in a dark metallic red which looked spot on - I think his username was Jimmeh but i'm not 100%
  16. MikeA3

    Why Forge 007p

    I'd recommend Dean at 4rings (www.4rings.co.uk), they're a mobile outfit based near dartford so not far from you. Very good service and good prices too.
  17. MikeA3

    help please audi s3

    Not necessarily, the faclift occured in mid / late 2000 so it's possible it could be a facelift with that plate (mine is) and it'll more than likely have the AMK engine code
  18. MikeA3

    What is this wheel called?

    It's called nuovolari (not sure if that's spelled correctly)
  19. MikeA3

    Tried A Short Shifter ?

    As I read it (from the thread on the above link) the R32 shifter would work To be fair, for £25 it's certainly worth a go
  20. MikeA3

    New to the site.. What wheels are these?????

    They're from the golf anniversary (Mk4) if memory serves