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    Bent ECS Tuning dipstick

    I figured I’d replace my original 16 year old dipstick before it breaks up, after a bit of research I ordered an ECS Tuning one from Ultimate Customs. When it arrived in a box half the length of the dipstick I was already a bit concerned but yes its bent like a banana. I get more and more a...
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    Issue removing front seat covers

    Hi, I need to remove the front seat covers/padding and I'm nearly there but I can’t figure how to remove/detach the posts where the head rest goes, any ideas?
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    Loose engine part?

    Hi, While looking over my running A3 2.0t quattro engine (EA113) I noticed a part (highlighted in picture) that seems to be loose and wobble a bit, Can anyone tell me if this is normal and what it is? Thanks Jeff
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    The forever car

    I used to own a Peugeot 205 GTI and have many of a time wished I had kept and maintained the car, not just because they are now a classic but because I really loved the car. I’m now at a similar situation with my 2006 A3 2.0T Quattro Sport Back Sline , I’ve owned the car from new and has been a...
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    Engine mounts while big suspension overhaul?

    I‘m having a big suspension overhaul done on my A3 2.0T Quattro, (struts, spprings, control arms, wheel hubs etc). The car is 2006 and has done 95k miles. I’m wondering about getting the engine mounts replaced, there is no indication they are shot but does it makes sense to do it at same time...
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    Insurance while modding a car

    Hi, I have an 2006 Audi A3 2.0tfsi Quattro which I’ve owned from new and I’m in the process of doing it up and planning a few modifications, nothing extreme, basic things like suspenstion, exhaust, a few cosmetic changes and possibly a custom remap. Currently I only have non oem alloys which...
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    Audi A1 Sline Competition 40 tfsi 7 speed dsg

    I’m looking to replace my 2006 A3 2.0T Quattro sportback and since I don’t mind a bit smaller car I’m considering an A1 sline competition 40 TFSI. I have noticed they have changed to a 7 speed DSG, any thoughts on the change and the car in general? Does anyone know the actual model of DSG they...
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    A3 2006 Concert in a 2001 A4?

    Hi I'm selling my the Concert CD/Radio (part no 8p0 035 186 c) from my 2006 A3 on Ebay and someone has asked if it will work on a 2001 A4. Anyone know the ansswer? Thanks, Jeff
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    BBS CK alloys and OEM centre caps?

    If I got some BBS CK's could I use the Audi OEM centre caps off my RS6 reps?
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    Wheel removal madness

    So today I have time on my hand so I decided to take my alloy wheels off to give them a good clean and see if I can remove some of the rust aroung the wheel hubs. I even bought a proper hydrolic jack from Halfords. Simple task you would think even for a noob like me. So I look at the owners...
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    Pipercross air filter fitted

    I've never done anything liks this before so it's a big deal for me! I followed the guide in the FAQ but ran into a few difficulties, firstly getting the engine cover off, it wouldn't budge! Then I found another guide that said go for the bottom right corner first (actually it's a bit higher...
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    H&R cup suspension height confusion!

    I'm confused.:uhm: The S-line A3 is 25mm lower than a regular A3. An S3 is 35mm lower than a regular A3. The H&R cup suspension for an A3 Quattro is rated as 35mm lower than a regular A3 so I'm expecting a 10mm drop on my S-line or the same as a stock S3. Now the bit that really...
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    How do I remove the light switch and...

    Hi, How do I remove the light switch?, it is currently loose on one side and I want to try to refit it. I'm scared to pull on it incase I break something. On a similar note I need to remove the passenger side front Bose speaker grill, how is this done? Again scared to pull without knowing...
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    RNS-e retrofit issues.

    Hi I have just had RNS-e retrofitted and I'm having a few issues, firstly the DIS controls no longer work, I can't see the trip info anymore just the NAV DIS display. Another issue I'm having is that the audio on my Bose setup is very bass heavy, I'm having to make big bass, treble corrections...
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    S3 springs or S3 shocks & springs on an A3?

    Does anyone know if you can fit S3 spings to S-line shocks? and as a possible alternative can you fit the S3 suspension (springs and shocks) to an A3 (2.0T s-line quattro) Thanks, Jeff
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    Handling mods advice

    Hi, I'm looking at mods to improve the handling of my Audi A3 2.0T S-line Quattro. So far I'm looking at H&R 35mm cup kit's and H&R ARBs. Is there anything else you would suggest doing at the same time? Bushes maybe? The car is 3 years old but has only done 7500 miles. Also I'm slightly...
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    Performance mods advice needed

    Hi, I'm looking for advice on performance mods for my bought from new very low mileage 3 year old A3 2.0T quattro sportback. I'm looking to bring it up to around stock S3 performance but with much improved handling and brakes. Ideally I want the eingine to sound sweeter/quieter if possible...
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    New A3 pics

    New A3 2.0T Quattro in Phantom black, picked up on Friday :racer:
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    Picking up new A3 tomorrow

    I'm picking up my brand new A3 tomorrow, it's an S-line special edition 2.0T quattro sportback in phantom black. Apart from a general check over and making sure all the extra options are fitted is there any thing else I should pay attention to? Thanks. Jeff
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    Alarm and immobiliser

    Do these can as standard on an A3 Sportback 2.0T quattro s-line? I'm fillling in the details on confused.com and I have no idea. :think: