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    Help needed goes in reverse 3rd 4th 5th & 6th

    What's the fix Alex please don't say new gear box
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    Help needed goes in reverse 3rd 4th 5th & 6th

    please help if any one has experienced the same issue as me or knows what the problem is. I pulled up to work this morning and when I took it out of gear it was a bit stiff. This evening as I was about to leave work I put it in 1st gear and it did not engage 1st gear or 2nd and even after...
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    Will 8.5j fronts & 9.5j rears et30 fit 8p sportback

    Please help I've just found my dream wheels and need to know if they Will fit they are 19" 8.5j fronts et30 & 9.5j rears et30 fit 8p 2.0tfsi Quattro Sportback And which tyre size if they will fit Any advice would be great
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    Best mapping in the southwest.

    Tsr are great they have been around for probably 20years, I had a 2.0 8v tsr Engine in my mk1 caddy then in my mk1 clipper defo worth a look
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    How can I get biro out of the alacantara

    Feels dry to the touch and I cannot see the biro although I can see where the Vanish went on so may have to treat the whole area
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    How can I get biro out of the alacantara

    This lot cost a little over a fiver I've used the Vanish fabric stain remover first and scrubbed it with the tooth brush and I can't see it at all but will wait until it's dry before going any further or trying the hairspray
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    How can I get biro out of the alacantara

    Previous owners pen and most definatly a small child's work, I've not had the car long and it's on my to do list I did manage a full detail and extra gloss protection yesturday and I'm doing the inside today
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    How can I get biro out of the alacantara

    The photos don't show ho bad it is but gives you an idea. I'm off to get some vanish and Mabel a can of hair spray lol I will put some pictures up if it goes well
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    How can I get biro out of the alacantara

    Hi guys I've not tried it yet as ive really been waiting for some sun so I can dry the interior after I wash it, I may try to remove it today so will add a before and after shot
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    Can anyone suggest how I can fill this hole ?

    Speak to a dealership they have specialist people who do that sort of work as the reps are for ever fitting phone kits etc when I worked for bmw they had someone but It was 10 years ago lol They prob expanding foam to fill it, smooth over then add a top coat which they will texture to match the...
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    Intended for office use only

    Intended for office use only
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    Just bought an a3 2.0tfsi quattro

    I think some tt vents would updat the interior and finish it off nicely
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    Just bought an a3 2.0tfsi quattro

    As promised here's some interior pics of the trim