Recent content by Mr_P

When did they add the aux-in, then? Mine was built in Oct/Nov 2007, so a bit miffed it wasn't included. Anyone know if it's available as something the dealers can add on (I've got the Symphony head unit) ?

Unless you're particularly swayed by the flash badging, spoilers etc., then also consider the Sport edition of the sportback. I took a bit of a risk ordering this, as I wanted something sportier than the SE, but without the jarring I took issue with after extended tests of S-Lines. The trouble...

Hi, my dealer is useless at getting back to me, so I wondered if anyone here knows a bit about adding roof bars & roof boxes? I've got the Open Air sunroof thing but opted to not have the roof rails, as the original demo dealer lead me to believe that the things that that roof bars go onto...

Collected new A3 on Saturday with Symphony/Bose & whilst driving away from the stealers, couldn't believe how tinny & cold it sounded compared to the Bose I'd tested a while ago. Did wonder whether the thing was configured properly, or I'd been fobbed off with ordinary speakers! A day later...

Thanks for that - I think I'd rather have the 150,000% correct item :icon_thumright:

Yes - he's explicit with the part number and it's definitely an R on the end, not BQ. He does however say that it's for a Generation 2 GSM Phone Prep - if that makes any difference?

Hi, I've specced the Bluetooth GSM Phone Prep in my new A3 (due to collect next week). Someone is offering me a cradle/adapter to suit a Nokia 6310i and they say the part number is "8PO 051 435 R". I called the dealer and they reckon the only compatible cradle is part number "8PO 051 435 BQ"...

(Probably being thick but...) I find the part about CD navigation confusing. Does CD+ & CD- navigate through your entire album collection, or just the first 6 albums? What does CD1-CD6 do, are they mapped to playlists, like the Audi/Dension icelink ipod interface? Does the Connects2 interface...

(sorry for response delay) I will give them a go, cheers for that!

Hi guys Can anyone recommend or suggest unofficial Audi service centres in the vicinity of Wimbledon (Surrey/SW London)? (If I'm in a position of real convenience, preferably near a rail station running into mainline London?) My current 1998 A3 is 3 months away from part exchange on a new...

I was thinking of a Sportback, but after I complained about the Open Sky, my local dealer tried talking to the Audi Exclusive people about the rare possibility of having a regular (3-door style) sunroof fitted instead of Open Sky - *edit* having just got off the phone, apparently this is...

OK, now clearly there's a difference between Open Sky and a regular Sunroof on A3 (Sportback & 3dr), but does anyone know the comparitive dimensions of each, and by how much do they retract? (Let's leave aside the fixed 2nd glass roof on the Open Sky, which I know doesn't open at all.) My...

Thanks, that's great. The deal that came up for me seems pretty reasonable. So now I'm wondering, why wouldn't I go ahead and do a deal with them? What disadvantages do you think I should be aware of? Couldn't I get any issues sorted out by any approved service centre, or would I be stuck for...

Apologies for this, I should have looked more carefully!:sorry: Can anyone suggest any internet people who would give me a competitive quote for built-to-order? (i.e. something for the dealers to try and match)

I appreciate what you're saying, although 16" wheels aren't a configurable option on the Sport variant.