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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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    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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    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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    Dumb question

    HI all Would like to add a piccy to my name - Am I able to upload my own to the site or does it HAVE to be a web URL ?
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    Stage 1 Remap at AMD - My Experience

    Just returned from AMD and thought I would share my experiences First impressions - good outfit, nice showroom and after asking Ed what seemed like 74 questions he took my keys and left me to enjoy kids TV on the plasma. One and a half hours later - Ed standing there waving the keys asking me...
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    BYPASS the STEALERS

    OK So most of us are disgruntled about dealer service and dealer charges Now I see a business opportunity here for someone who runs a garage and knows a lot about S3's in particular who could offer servicing for the forum I dont mind a drive to have my car serviced particularly if the garage...
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    Help with identifying a part in ELSAWIN / ETKA

    Hi Really Really need some advice guys My ABS longditudinal sensor has gone in my 2000 S3 210BHP which I have had for 2.5 years I have spent hours going through EKTA and ELSAWIN and think I have found the right part but I am not 100% certain and I have a choice of 2 1 costs about £60 the...
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    S3 Insurance

    Hi guys Just thought I would pass on some info regarding car insurance Been with Elephant.co.uk for 3 years now and my latest renewal was £435 fully comp for my 1999 S3 Im 35 - with 12 years NCB but they were cheapest by far !
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    Audi S3 parts catalogue

    I am finding it harder and harder location parts for my S3 without some form of technical parts catalogue to check from Anyone suggest where I might get one and how much ?
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    HELP ABS Longitudinal acceleration SENSOR replacement

    UGH ABS light intermittnetly on the dash - had it checked by Audi and I need a new Longitudinal acceleration SENSOR Audi want to charge me £435 + labour (£600 all in with vat) Anyone suggest any good breakers where I might get the part cheaper ?
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    S3

    Hi All Bought my V plate S3 2 1/2 years ago - and just found this forum -- very useful thanks Couple of questions 1 - I currently have the 210 BHP version and I am considering getting it chipped. I have had to replace the EGR valve, Dump valve and Air flow meter in readiness. Anything else I...