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    Thoughts on Leon Cupra 290

    Hey guys thinking of selling my B7 S4 and leasing a new Leon 290. They are well specced and look good imo. Any thoughts from anyone who has had/driven one? I don't think it will have the character of the S4 but the benefits are fairly obvious. cheers
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    What breaks on S4 V8 engines? Worth replacing tensioners only?

    Hey all, my B7 S4 has 118k on it and Im contemplating a wee bit of preventative maintenance. Chains seem fine with no rattle or anything but every time someone pulls one apart they seem to have cracked tensioners. The car is simply not worth spending 3-4 grand on sorting the lot so would...
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    car won't lock with remote

    been working fine all day and got home there and it won't lock. also noted that the interior light didn't go off so checked all doors and all ok. red light on fob coming on ok. unlock and boot release also do nothing. any thoughts? I might try to re pair the key with the hold unlock and...
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    Source for Rear Springs - B7 S4 Avant

    Hey all need a pair of rear springs. Prefer to get OEM as Im happy with the height (I fitted the B5 front perches - and never want to go near the front suspension ever again). Where would folks recommend to look? TPS price any way competitively on springs? Cheers.
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    chassis number query

    hey all I want to buy some Meyle arms which state: up to : 8E-5-600 000 now my chassis number is: 8E 45A 540 XXX which doesn't really match up. Can someone tell me how to tell if they are correct? Cheers.
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    Airbag swap sanity check

    Hey all, want to fit a TT steering wheel to my S4 and want to sanity check that these airbags are compatible. I already have MFSW and think Id be better using the loom from my current wheel and swapping it onto the new wheel. The connectors look a little different but same number of pins etc...
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    MOT advisory on front bushes

    I suspect not but can anyone tell which bushes these relate to? nearside front lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) offside front lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) thanks, Im thinking these as it mentions the shocks but not sure.
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    AP suspension - why not for S4?

    Hey all, just got an 05 S4 Avant and want to lower it. Its on 116k so Im tempted to get coilovers which will obviously replace the shocks too, or the suspension kit which will do the same but no adjustability. However APs don't seem to list for the S4. I thought it was down to axle ratings but...
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    05 S4 - noise when sidelights on

    Hey all, installed my alpine headunit into my s4 but have a problem with noise when the sidelights are on. The unit was in my old car and was fine. Firstly tried wired direct to loom and phono adapters to make the bose work. Ign fed from fusebox. Replaced the loom with an all in one to get...
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    uprated brake hoses for 2006 S3?

    Hi all in anticipation of doing a couple of trackdays Im keen to do a fluid flush and uprated brake hoses. Can anyone recommend a set? Also is the S3 banjo or female ends on the fronts?
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    how bad are these decats?

    BRAND NEW SEAT LEON CUPRA 2.0T DOWN PIPE & DECAT 3" | eBay £150 are they awful? If so how awful and in what way? cheers :)
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    tcs light flickers on motorway

    just a quick one driving along the motorway and tcs light flickered a few times. I wasnt braking or turning sharply etc. does this mean anything in particular? cheers.
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    Getting Mk2 RNS-E to shuffle all songs

    Hi guys is there any way to get my RNS-E to shuffle across all songs on an SD card? I only seem to be able to shuffle (via MIX option) within an album. Any help appreciated I hate having to choose music!
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    settle an arguement. DVA plate transfer times

    Hi all - whats a typical time for the DVA to transfer a plate onto your car? Either car/car or from retention/certificate. cheers.
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    what makes coilovers/shocks etc not suitable for quattros?

    Looking at a set of coilovers here and they are 55mm struts (great) but say not suitable for quattros. Is there a physical fit issue or just spring rates that make them not suitable? Looking at the rear suspension it doesnt seem to be impacted by the presence of the 4wd gubbins and the...
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    do 17" A3 sport wheels fit on S3?

    looking a set of winter wheels and wonder if the A3 sport wheels will clear the calipers on my S3? These ones: Cheers all!
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    FK Highsport

    Anyone running these on their 8p? if so any experiences? I know the AKs are junk but are the highsports decent? Some good prices online for them. comfort is key! cheers.
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    removing windscreen trims on A3 - plus rear window trims.

    Looking to grab a couple of trims that run up the side of the windscreen from a breaker. Any idea how easy they are to remove without ruining them? Mine look a bit wrecked which is probably from removing them at some point. Also can you buy the rear window trims sep or they come as part of...
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    Few pics of my 06 S3

    Bought this about a month ago from Huddersfield. Was a bit rough being a cat D but had a great spec and low miles so took a chance on it. Been pretty busy with it since I got it but most of the issues are now sorted so happy to enjoy it for a bit now. Late 06 68k miles MOT/TAX into next...
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    wheels sitting at different offset in rear arches- one wheel rubbing arch

    So I bought some new wheels (OEM A8 wheels) and fitted them yesterday. get a little scrubbing on the drivers side rear so had a look and the drivers side wheel sits further out than the passenger side. Camber looks similar on both sides. Is there anything mechanical that can be off to cause...