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  1. LordNelson

    New Brakes Cost

    Hi All, I am looking at having the disks and pads changed on my 2000 S3 (APY), with a fluid change included. Im only putting std disks on with decent pads and decent fluid in. Can anyone give me an idea on the level of cost i would be looking at inc labour. Just so i know im not being over...
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    APY Starting problem when warm

    HI Folkes, My 2000 APY S3 has developed a problem which has been getting worse over the last 2-3 months. My problem is when the engine is warm. If i turn off the ignition and then try to start it again, It will turn over but not fire. Eventually it will fire, but then die again. and when it...
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    Bent Over for a SENSOR

    I feel like i have been seriously bent over now...... MoT failed on my ABS light deciding to make an appearance during the test. I had previously had a VCDS scan and the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor came up with an "implausible signal" fault......so, after finding out the price, i decided...
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    Faces to names

    I know this might sound a bit lame, but has there being a thread in the past where users can post a pic of themselves....then we can put names to faces etc. or is this a bad idea for all those "private road" drivers with the plod? :busted_cop: haha. jast an idea.:blahblah1:
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    Pics of OEM Rear Damper S3

    as the title, does anyone have any pics i can look at so i can compare my new dampers without having to take one off first. cheers:beerchug:
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    Changing Rear Dampers

    How easy is it to change rear dampers?
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    Ebay Arm Rest A3

    My mate has just bought a very tidy example of a 53 plate A3 TDI QS, but the poor lad doesnt have an arm rest. he has found one on ebay, which says will fit. Has anybody had experience of these ebay items and are they easy to fit (more than likely il have to do it for him) cheers :beerchug:
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    New stuff on a budget

    i dont know if it is just me being picky, but im pretty sure my stock dampers have given up the ghost......they dont bounce yet, but they seem to be very wallowy (if thats a word). think is, im on a serious budget, especially with it being this time of year. so, im after new dampers on a...
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    Dodgy Lock Fix

    last thursday my passenger lock decided that it had had enough and was not going to work right...or at least the electrics did. so the door would not register as being closed and i had all manor of probs with the alarm and interior light etc. so on thursday i took the plunge....got the...
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    Before and after New Wheels

    after picking up my wheels at the weekend, here are before and after pics any opinions.....i think they look good...different as i know i have not seen any cars with these on in my area....and a bargain at that. by the way, i am running 15mm spacers at the back and 10mm spacers up...
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    Avus wheels up for grabs

    as the title suggests. sorry for bumping my ad. Best offer wins. Preferable pick up in wakefield http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4129
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    Cat Heat Shield Rattle

    Ok, i have had this problem since i bought the car and now its getting on my rag more than ever. One of the bolts securing the heat shield/guard has rusted and sheared off, meaning when the car is at idle, it vibrates and makes a horrendous metal on metal din. Is there any way i can sort this...
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    Thinking of getting these Wheels

    thinking of buying these wheels... my stock Avus's are knackered (previous owner neglect) and im on a budget but want summat a little different. what do you think? comments welcome.
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    Fault Code 01271 help Please

    Hi Ppl Car is Audi S3 8L (2000 Vreg, APY) I have this fault code appeared when scanning my car 01271 - Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68) 41-10 - Blocked or no voltage - Intermittent Every so often when i start the car up i get the coolant temp warning flashing on my display. this...
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    Fault Code 01271 Audi S3 8L

    Hi Ppl Car is Audi S3 8L (2000 Vreg, APY) I have this fault code appeared when scanning my car 01271 - Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68) 41-10 - Blocked or no voltage - Intermittent Every so often when i start the car up i get the coolant temp warning flashing on...
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    Spark Plugs for a Dummy

    Ok, am i a dummy (dont answer) but i have some shiny new NGK's to fit with a shiny new MAF and im stuck. I have fitted the MAF easily (i wouldnt admit to not being able to) but the spark plugs are a diferent matter.:think:. and as i have no manual or previous knowledge of the S3's engine i dont...
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    Another MAF Question (Sorry)

    I have finally saved up some pennies to put into getting my S3 running better. I have had it for a number of months now and thought it to be running ok. It felt powerful as my previous car had half the bhp. but now that i am used to it, im feeling that it could be better (as standard) its a 2000...
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    S3 Wheel Fitments

    Can anyone advise me if a set of wheels with an offset of 45 would fit my S3 either with or without spacers. Im unsure of how the offset works. i know the stud pattern is correct (5x100). thanks
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    Pressure Switch Location?????

    Can anyone help my locate the Air-con pressure switch on my S3 8L (2000). I might be being stupid but cant locate it.:think: I need to test the switch before i go and buy a new one. thanks :beerchug:
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    Dead Air Con Compressor

    as the title suggests, i think i have a dead A/c compressor. I have just had the car re-gassed and the thing still blows the warm air as before. as the weather is cooling down i am not so bothered and the garage refunded me the cost of the fefill. I was just wondering if there was a slight...