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    2014 s3 heaters blowing cold

    Most likely the shut off valve. Was on my and on a mates car.
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    Can't seem to get any heat into the car after several miles

    I had a failed coolant shut off valve on mine that was stopping the flow to the heater matrix. Was easy enough to replace. Part was £60 ish from TPS iirc.
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    Purchasing Pads - More Than One Choice/Fitment

    If you check the options sticker in the boot it has the brake codes on it.
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    Rear brake caliper repaint

    I did take pads out. Made it much easier.
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    Rear brake caliper repaint

    It dried really quick. Had no issues on the front with the heat effecting the paint either.
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    Rear brake caliper repaint

    Cheers mate. It was Hammerite smooth silver, painted on with a brush.
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    Rear brake caliper repaint

    Spent a few “working from home” hours freshening up the rear brakes. Had already done the fronts a few months ago. Before and after, Made a huge difference.
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    What infuriates you whilst driving?

    Parking at the fuel pumps to go and buy food!
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    Possible Audi Coolant Bottle Fail

    I removed mine when I had heater issues. Plenty of that same black silt was in my matrix when I flushed it out. The bag is only there to prolong the life of the antifreeze.
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    The heat I miss inside

    I had the same issue. It was the coolant valve that had stopped working. It was corroded inside and wasn’t fully opening to allow flow to the electric coolant pump and then onto the matrix. It didn’t show a fault code. It’s now proper hot.
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    Is the 1.8 tfsi worth remapping ?

    I also have looked at this. Mine is S tronic. SA Tuning quote 40 bhp and 110 Nm gains. Seem like decent amounts if achievable.
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    Post Pics Of Your A3/S3 8v In Here

    Mine after a clean yesterday. Was previously own by another member on this forum. Got to be one of the best cars I have owned. Lotus grey is an amazing colour.
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    New member 8v Saloon

    Hi there all. Had a few Audi’s over the years including a C5 S6 Avant, B6 2.5 TDi Quattro Avant and my current A3 8V 1.8 TFSI S Line saloon. Even got my Mum in a A1 and sister in A3 8P. Trying to convince the girlfriend next. Looking forward to lots of useful info from you all. Mike
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