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  1. s3 Hoggy

    She's Back!

    So after nearly 3 years of rest I gave her a quick wash last Saturday and fell back in love! So I booked an MOT and hoped for the best. Passed today with flying colours and I'm delighted to be back in the old girl! Here's a quick pic on this miserable Saturday which has just become a lot better...
  2. s3 Hoggy

    Locked keys in my S3!

    I've had a nightmare! I have locked my keys in my S3 the bonnets open but the cars locked itself! Is there any way of opening the car with the bonnet open or am I gunna have to call a locksmith? any help would be greatly appreciated!
  3. s3 Hoggy

    Car cover for the S3/A3?

    Hi all, I've taken my car off the road over the winter as I do a fair bit of work on it and I'm looking for a decent car cover. Does anyone else on here use a cover? If so what one do you use? I don't really care about cost Cheers Matt
  4. s3 Hoggy

    AndyMac where have you gone?

    Hi all obviously Andymac is a well known member on here and I was wondering if anyone had heard from him over the last couple of months? I've tried contacting him through eBay on several occasions but no response in two months. I've bought something from him but have not recieved it I know he's...
  5. s3 Hoggy

    Sachs paddle clutch plate

    Hi all had a bit of clutch slip the other night which has made me think about a clutch upgrade! I'm hoping to copy tufty's clutch set up but I'm not able to find a price or a place to buy the Sachs paddle plate? I know Bill supply's them. But as I'm not quite ready to buy it yet I don't want to...
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    Grey plastics on S3 colour?

    Does anybody know a paint code or colour for the grey bumper inserts and door trims on an S3? I bored and fancy sanding down my splitter so it's smooth and spraying it to match!
  7. s3 Hoggy

    Abingdon: Black S3 on TT Compitition's

    Just drove past a black S3 on polished TT Compititions in Abingdon and wondered if it was anyone on here? Didn't catch the reg plate
  8. s3 Hoggy

    *Spotted* Yellow 8L S3 in Cowley Oxford

    Spotted an S3 in cowley about an hour ago (5:15) Looked to have a FMIC, Was wondering if it was anyone on here?
  9. s3 Hoggy

    Which adjustable tie bars?

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy some adjustable rear tie bars but I'm unsure which to buy? Has anyone fitted the comp brake ones? There are a few different bars available and was wondering if any are better than others? Tie Bars : The premier online mail order VAG suspension and...
  10. s3 Hoggy

    Question for those who have fitted Brembo's

    Hi all, I was getting a couple of part numbers off of ETKA today and stumbled across the splash shields for the bigger discs. This made me think do I need to fit them? Or would I just remove the old shield and run them without splash shields? Thanks in advance lads
  11. s3 Hoggy

    Is this something to worry about? (Pics)

    Hi all got some discs in the post today and they seem to have a groove milled into the edge? My first thoughts were it must be for balancing reasons? But I thought I'd post it on here and see what you guys think? Thanks in advance
  12. s3 Hoggy

    Picked up another bargain today!

    I've only gone and picked up another bargain today! I managed to get hold of a set of LCR Brembo's and also a forge turbo hose for the measly sum of... £150! Lol! The calipers are in good condition but had a bit of lacquer peel so I've started stripping them back ready for a refurb. I only...
  13. s3 Hoggy

    fitted mk4 Aero wipers upgrade

    Right I know this has been covered but I thought Id just post some pics up for others using the search. I fitted Mk4 aero arms and blades and also fitted the polo rear wiper and blade. Got a friend at VW to order me this little lot: I used to have the Bosch Aero conversion but never really...
  14. s3 Hoggy

    Rear Shock Creaking! What torque setting?

    Hi all I fitted new suspension at the weekend and everything was spot on! Last night I decided to give it a once over to check I tightened everything back up properly and I didn't miss anything. Reason for that was because I was extremely hung-over when I fitted the rears so wanted to make sure...
  15. s3 Hoggy

    Picked up a bargain today!

    Just thought I'd show you guys what I bought today! A set of Koni FSD shocks and H&R springs been used for 5 thousand miles and are in nearly new condition! only paid £250! Well happy just gotta find the time to fit them
  16. s3 Hoggy

    Noggy blue S3 from BMW Oxford?

    Just got the thumbs up from a tidy 02 reg noggy blue S3 that left BMW cowley this afternoon. Wondered if it was anyone on here?
  17. s3 Hoggy

    Bottom thermostat bolt!

    What a nightmare that bolt is on the housing! Been trying to get a good hold on it for an hour now and I'm getting nowhere?! Any helpfully hints or tips anyone?
  18. s3 Hoggy

    R32 suspension on an S3?

    Hi all, I've seen a set of second hand kw V1 coilovers for sale and was hoping they would be ok for my car? They do have different part numbers to the S3 ones and obviously the r32's engine is going to be a bit heavier but does anybody know if they would work on an S3? Thanks in advance Matt
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    Xenon not firing/working

    Hi all, I'm having a bit of a nightmare with my drivers side headlight at the moment, basically it wont turn on (ever)... Now stupidly I presumed that it must be the bulb so went out and bought some new bulbs. Fitted them and it still wont work! Ive been having a read and it looks like it...
  20. s3 Hoggy

    Kingfisher S4 wooton Oxford S***TDW (pics)

    Spotted this today parked up at Wooton co-op took a some quick pics, had an Audi-Sport.net window sticker so must be someone on here! Looked good with the Rs4 front bumper too