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    Sold Modified 2009 8P Audi S3 Sportback 420bhp

    Modified 2009 8P Audi S3 Sportback 420bhp £14,495 As much as it pains me to write this, the time has come for me to move on from my highly tuned Audi S3 Sportback after almost 4.5 years of ownership. The reason for sale is that my circumstances have changed and I am now looking for something...
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    US & Canada A3 ABS recall (45F5)

    As per tittle, looks like Audi are recalling over 130k cars in US and Canada. Mostly affects A3, Golfs, Jettas etc Anyone in UK know if this is affecting us? Full details: http://vw-audi.oemdtc.com/140/45f5-abs-control-module-software-2009-2010-audi-a3...
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    Please help - looking for a 8P with no iPod prep in the glovebox

    Hi gang, I'm after a bit of help - trying to track down an 8P with no iPod prep in the glovebox. I want to replace my iPod prep with a glovebox that doesn't have all that rubbish in there. All I need is your car reg, or if you are willing to find the part number for it for me, then that would be...
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    Thanks for nothing AdrianFlux

    I'm sure this has been covered before, but made the mistake of getting an insurance policy for my S3 with AdrianFlux after phoning for a quote when my renewal came up. Got a decent quote and agreed with the sales person to go for it under the condition that I could cancel the policy and get my...
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    Heated wing mirror problem

    Seeing as cold weather is upon us, I noticed that the driver's mirror is not demisting like the passenger one. I assume that the heated mirror element is just a single winding element that covers the back of the glass, so I took out the mirror and tested to see if the element circuit is broken...
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    How reliable is the ECU Boost reading?

    I'm thinking about getting a boost gauge for the S3, but wondered what gauges people tend to go for with big turbo or hybrid setups and does anyone know how precise is the ECU boost reading? Reason I ask is because with my TTE420 the VCDS logs show that I'm easily hitting over 2500mbar actual...
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    Got to love 'Engineering Explained'

    I kinda knew how oil ratings work, but this latest vid from EE beats any explanation or demo I've seen so far :)
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    Audi Tuner guide on buying & tuning a S3 8P

    Just got issue 13 of Audi Tuner magazine through the door today. It has what looks like a well put together 7-page guide on buying used and tuning a 8P S3. Worth a one-off purchase at WHSmiths if you're not the subscribing type :) This forum is obviously the best place to get more detailed...
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    Leshkin's Sepang Blue S3 Money Pit Project

    Looking at all the build threads around and after owning this car for over a year, I thought that I should start a thread of my own and track my progress as well as share experiences of living with a modified S3. This is my first ever build thread, so be gentle :) This post will be rather long...
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    Winter Scottish trip advice needed

    As per title, weather permitting, I'm planning a family road trip around Scotland between just after Christmas and early in the New Year. I know that there are many members from this part of the world and wonder if anyone is willing to share advice on things to do, places to see and roads to...
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    Idea for a sticky on A/S3 head unit installs?

    We keep seeing the same questions about after-market head units over and over, would it make sense to create a sticky post with details of what adapters have been tested/recommended as well as which fascias, etc? I know we have an ICE section, but this would be a dedicated A/S3 post with...
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    FREE ticket to AITP for next Sunday

    I have a ticket to Audis in the park for next Sunday going to waste as it clashed with a holiday that was booked at last minute. First to reply or PM me can have it for FREE. Covers one Audi and four occupants.
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    Had my steering wheel re-trimmed today...

    I love the flat bottom steering wheel on my S3, but hate the fact that it is so thin and on spirited drives it can get a quite slippery in my hands. After a few searches and a mention on this forum, I gave Jack at Royal Steering Wheels a call and given that he is not too far from where I'm...
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    My S3's first trip to Wales

    Last weekend saw three of my friends and I go on a bit of a road trip that covered some of the best roads that Wales had to offer. I thought that it would be good to share the experience and maybe help someone who may want to repeat some of the route and the fun that comes with it :) I'm sure...
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    Bodywork repair thoughts?

    A neighbor's guest decided to ignore the rear parking sensors blaring away on her X5 and drive into the side of my parked car today. At least they admitted fault and came to grab me to exchange details. Cracked driver's door mirror and a dented door, so relatively light damage. Still, I was...
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    GTA 5 on PC

    GTA 5 on PC is finally here and I was wondering if anyone here is a keen online player? Are you new to GTA 5 or planning to move or already moved from one of the console platforms?
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    AUDI CONCERT STEREO (DOUBLE DIN) FOR SALE :)

    Is your caps lock stuck on? Also, please use Classifieds for selling things.
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    Audi Tuner mag: S3 8P tunning guide

    Second issue of Audi Tuner magazine came through the post a couple of days ago and I enjoyed reading S3 tuning guide feature, among other things: I have to say that reading some of the big turbo options reminded me of @S3Alex build thread somewhat ;) Based on the first two issues so far, I'd...
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    Wind deflectors

    I thought that I should try out some Team Heko wind deflectors today. Wasn't sure about how they would look, but I think they add to the overall look, while adding some practicality. Not to everyone's taste, but I like them... Before: After:
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    Painting the TTS engine cover

    I bought a TTS engine cover after fitting a REVO CAI and want to paint the main section of the cover to match the car body. I'm sure that some people on here have done this before, but after searching the forum, I'm no closer to finding a guide on how to do it properly. Any pointers on how to do...