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    buying a 55 plate A3 2.0 FSI Sport - anything to watch out for \ newbie advice

    Hi guys, Its been a very long time since i last posted on here! I have just put a deposit down on an Audi A3, Oct 2005 plate. Its done 30,000 and the black leather looks immaculate inside as does the rest of the car. There are some tiny hair line scratches on the rear bumper, and a...
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    Few questions guys re screaming noise \ tyres etc

    Hiya guys, My front tyres need replacing, i was wondering which ones i should pluck for and where to go to buy em\fit em...? Also, when i accelerate and come off the gas, theres likea a screaming noise - almost a whistling (but a scream type pitch) - any ideas what this might be. Also, how...
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    Ok, lowering...

    I was gonna get some nice 18" RS4 replicas, but people say that i should lower the car or it would look dumb Should i buy a certain loweing kit, and get my local garage to fit em!? Whats the most popular choice of lowering kit> Cheers.
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    Gearbox people, pls help. Breakers are asking me for my gearbox code?

    A breakers yards asking me what my gearbox code is, as they want to check its right before sending it. Where do i get my gearbox code from? Is it stamped on the gearbox> Or in the manual or something.... Its a 1997/98 (R Reg) Audi A4 SE 1800cc Cheers dudez
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    Replacement gearbox \ clutch - or recon?

    My 4th gear Syncromesh has gone, and it crunches. What are my options to get this fixed the cheapest way. Im looking at around 800-1000 - just to get rid of this annoying crunch sound, alot of money dont ya think? Does anyone know a overhauler on gearboxes? or wheres theres a good clutch and...
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    152,000 miles on clock - how much can i sell for?

    alright dudes, i want to ditch my 1998 A4 SE (R Reg) and get a A3 Turbo sport, i was wondering what price i could put it up for?> its in very good nick, with full service history, got climate control, 2 airbags etc. how much should i aim to get for it? also, is it worth getting some RS4...
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    Wheel these wheels fit the 1998 A4 SE?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2477318124#ebayphotohosting Let me know, or im gonna get replica RS4's
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    Will these wheels fit my 1998 A4 1.8 SE ???

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2478316151&category=28648&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1 also what does the SE stand for, LOL!
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    1.8 versus a 1.8 Turbo and insurance prices

    As the 1.8 isnt too quick of the mark - i was wondering about selling mine and getting the turbo version> is there a lot of difference in acc and speed?! also insurance premiums - will there be a big increase - i currently pay £685 fully comp - what would i expect to pay extra on a turbo...
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    17" competiton Audit TT wheels

    will these fit on a B5 1998 A4 SE? Cheers
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    4th gear - feels well loose somtimes

    sometimes when changing into 4th it feels too loose - it doesnt always happen...what is this a sign of/
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    Airbag - how much MAX to fix

    My airbags dont work, and have been dis-armed during a 12 month full service. How much should i expect to pay (i think it needs a new ignitor or something) for repair of these? Is it worth repairing before selling the car (car has done 150,000) miles
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    Audi RS TT 18" wheels

    Will Audi RSTT 18" wheels fit an A4 (1998 B5 chassis model) Whats the max size a stock A4 can take?!
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    which wheels - aftermarket on A4

    can anyone give me some help advice on selecting some new wheels - im tempted to get these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28648&item=2477318124&rd=1 Would they fit ok do u think!? If not, where online are some good places, inc tyres.
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    whats biggest wheel size for stock A4 SE (1998)

    whats the biggest wheels my Audi will take - that will fit the stocks chassis\arches!? i.e a simple mod, with money not really an option?! if yuo are in UK, please post some links to tyres that mine will take! i just want to improve the look of my standard 1.8 cheers!!!
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    Worn out dashboard lights etc

    I have a 1998 A4 SE - I was wondering - can the red info lcds\dot matrix displays be replaced when they get worn out?
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    airbag warning light stays on

    My airbag light stays on, and when i got it serviced - the guy said that he's disarmed them and told me that I will need a new airbag ignitor at a big cost? does that make sense, or was he talking BS?
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    Intermittent Brake warning light - WEIRD

    Ive posted this before, but maybe the subject wasn't very clear. Basically, after i turn on the ignition, i sometimes get the big BRAKE warning light come on (exclamation mark in a circle with brackets), it flashes, and beeps 3 or 4 times. It normally happens when the car hasnt been used all...
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    upgrading 1998 BOSE Concert speakers

    are the front door ones 4 inches and the rears on parcel shelf 6.5? If so, will any aftermarket speakers fit straight in> Does anyone know the power of the AUDI mini amp attached to rear left speaker!? Ta.
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    www.superchips.co.uk - worth £300 quid or not?

    is it worth paying these guys 300 quid to superchip my Audi A4 car (a repgroaram of the ECU) - can the same results be acheived with a vag\laptop its a 1.8