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    BATTERY TRUBLE

    Had my battery replaced by the AA yesterday - strangely enough the stereo didnt lose its code - I guess this is due to the back up battery ? - anyone know for sure ? The battery was disconnected for at least half hour
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    Haynes Manual available

    I emailed them coincidentally last week about the S3 manual quote' we have no plans at present' ;(
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    What could the problem be??????

    What mileage have you done ? Have you checked the front and rear bushes for signs of wear ? - Are the shocks ok - any signs of leaks ? when were the wheels last tracked and balanced ? Have you changed the setup of the car of modified the tyre pressures Are the anti roll bars ok - check that...
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    Tar removal and Scratched Lacquer

    thanks - nitromars was useful but not really for my scratch problem - ill keep a note of the site though - thanks
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    Tar removal and Scratched Lacquer

    Cheers big fella - just put an order in for the Scratch X - hope that sorts it out - anyone else used this ? - any good ?
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    Tar removal and Scratched Lacquer

    Went a little overboard with a tar removal product and used a plastic nail brush on the tough bits - its left some areas quite dull and some are clearly scratched on the surface. Luckily its mainly the sills and bits on the front and rear A good coat of wax seems to have improved things but I...
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    Stage One chip - Bristol/Bath?

    HI MPB Welcome to the forums - I am in Portishead near Bristol and I have had a few experiences with the S3 - Including AMD ,PM me if you fancy a meet and a chat
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    Removing road tar

    [ QUOTE ] a brillo pad [/ QUOTE ] ********
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    What made you buy your S3/A3

    Well I test drove the S3 first and loved it - for the speed and refinement Then I tried to convince myself to buy something else - just as a test , so I test drove everything I could Lexus IS200, Toyoya MR2 , Honda S2000 etc etc It was a toss up between the lexus and the s3 - the s3 won...
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    Cambelt

    not sure buddy but bearing in mind its plastic -hmmm If you dont have breakdown cover I would get it changed heat up - cool down - heat up - cool down - repeat over and over on something PLASTIC - Why did Audi do this
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    Cambelt

    My impeller broke on the M4 - had it changed along with a cambelt at 80000 - no point risking it IMHO I understood that the recommended change was 120k - SOD that - get it done well,well before that
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    smokers - window open, Raining, who gets wet?

    I so want to punch the Audi designer who didnt see this issue - every friggin time i get soaked
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    Understanding the S3

    Thanks all
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    AM reception on the concert radio

    DOH - I was just recently stung £160 by an audio shop to replace the processor after it started crackiling when changing the volume so I plan to keep the one I have for the moment Sounds like I am stuck with it
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    AM reception on the concert radio

    I listen to Radio 5 a lot whilst driving - mainly for the sport and I have found the signal deteriorate over the past couple of years I have added a booster between the main power supply and the standard s3 concert stereo but things have not improved I tried an alternativer aerial ( borrowed...
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    Replaced my S3 with this.....

    Always liked these - I have considered selling the S3 for one but decided against it in the end They look fabulous - what are the performance figures and handling compared to the s3 ?
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    Understanding the S3

    Hi all having lots of fun now with the AMD remap - and i've got the bug now Before I start looking to spend any more hard earned readies I thought it would be a sensible idea to try and understand the workings of the S3 a little better Does anyone have - or can suggest any links where I can...
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    Audi Symphony CD - how best to improve sound?

    Similar question guys - i have the standard and was considering upgrading the non existent bass - thinking about a small sub - nothing too expensive - any suggestions appreciated
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    Dumb question

    Thanks buddy