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    Back again

    Back again under a new username as I have totally forgotten it. Anyway, I'm Sam, had an a3 sportback around 5 or so years ago. After selling the a3, I got a golf r on lease, then due to work commitments I had to get rid and bought a mk5 gt tdi golf. I have now gone for an 2016 Audi A5 190...
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    Massive thanks too Nigel (NHN)

    Nigel came too mine today and fitted me an rns-e mk2, double din surround and flat bottom steering wheel and all the necessary fittings. He also fixed my glove box and fixed my seatbelt in the back. Can't recommend him enough, he is such a helpful person and the work he done was top class. He...
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    Does stretching cause tyres too wear?

    Bit of a silly question really but have just failed my MOT on all 4 tyres being bald on inside of tyre. I have had them on for just over a year now...Falkens 215/35/19 on my speed lines. Had no idea they were bald otherwise wouldn't of put it through its MOT. Has the stretching caused the tyres...
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    Need advice on what else is needed with coilovers?

    I am looking to get some of advice about what is needed to accommodate coilovers? I am only going go get budget coilies, probably joms for the time being, as I want my speedlines on asap! Will save up for a premium set in the future. So I am just wondering what I shall need to replace or...
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    Front grille to be sprayed...satin or gloss black

    I am booked in to get my front grille, grille surround and audi rings sprayed tommorow. My a3 is black and im unsure on what type of black will suit better...satin or gloss. I have my rear audi badge in matte by the way. Thanks in advance.
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    Advice on rear wiper removal

    Hi all. Could anyone give me any advice on how to remove rear wiper? Also what do I have to do with the washer pipe? Anyway to close it off? Thanks.
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    Daws88 My Sportback build thread!

    Hi all, have decided to start my own thread on the progress of my A3 Sportback 2005. I have had my car for about 8 months now, and after modding a Mk1 Golf, Saxo Vts and a Seat Leon i thought to myself i would call it a day with the modding scene...Then i came across this site :ninja: My A3 is a...
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    Another 'help number plate lights not working' thread!

    Sorry to start a new thread on a topic that is practically discussed all the time but couldn't find any info when I searched through. Right basically I bought some LED rear lights off eBay. They have massive heatsinks! I fitted the first one with no problems at all. I then moved onto the...
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    Remap...???? DONE!!!!!

    Im sure you are thinking oh great another remap thread. But as im new to the modifying scene i had to start a thread to say how amazing a remap feels. It was definetly worth the six hour round trip to R-Tech. Really didnt think that a chip in the ECU would transform my car! I will also say top...
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    Newbie needing advice on modifications.

    Hi all. I have had my Audi A3 for over 6 months now. It is the 140 2.0tdi 5 door in black. Now i have kept it standard as i have no idea what would look nice. I dont want anything that looks to 'cheap' if you know what i mean. Now the first thing i am going for is a remap and millitek exhaust...
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    Hello from Kent

    Hi all. I have just bought an Audi a3 2.0tdi 54 plate. Thought i would join this site to find out information about the Audi group, and to also get hints and tips of modification. Im not to sure what i would like to modifiy. One thing i am keen on are the Xenon HID Headlights. Thanks Sam.