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    S-Line rear bumper on non S-Line 2006 Sportback?

    I have a 55 plate, 2006 model Sportback (Sport) and have got some scuffs on my bumper, as it needs a respray I thought I might try and convert to an S-Line rear bumper. Have got the opportunity to get a 2007 complete S-Line bumper with parking sensors... question is would this be a direct swap?
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    Advice on fitting new instrument cluster / Vagcom in North East?

    Im fitting a new instrument cluster due to a demon rattle coming from the dash that stops when I hold the current ones cover, its driving me nuts. I'm gathering I need to recode it if I get one? Is there anyone in the North East with Vagcom that could help me that knows how to do this? Any...
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    Sportback front door speaker adaptors? Calling Andy Mac ;)

    Does anyone know where I can get some speaker adaptors so I can fit new components in my 55 plate Sportback? Andy... I know you make them for the 8L but have you ever made any up for the 8P, if you have I'll certainly purchase some from you. Also whats the ideal speaker to use for the job...
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    55 Sportback rear door card removal help?

    Hi all. When I was taking a look at the tweeters in my rear doors a few months back I managed to pop one of them into the door (thinking this was the way to remove them!), Would really like to get at it and put it back into place but need to take the door card off. Problem is I cant see any...
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    Coilover / spring / lowering advice...

    Hi all... so getting a bit tired of riding so high on my stock sports springs, getting altitude sickness. And the ride is so hard I've lost most of my teeth... So what I want to do is lower it a touch (not slammed) and get a little bit of a softer ride. With a new baby on the way budget is...
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    Condensation in side indicator...

    My drivers side indicator (wing mounted) is constantly full of condensation. tried removing it and drying it out but after a few days just seems to come back. I'm guessing the seal on the rubber part that the bulb connects to maybe dodgy? I've heard you can use silicone sealant or maybe i...
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    A3 Sportback (8P2) tweeter help!

    So i recently tried to A) take a look at my tweeters in prep for an upgrade and B) identify the location of a rattle on the drivers side dash .... in doing so i managed to crack one of the tweeter covers in the A pillar, does anyone know if i can pick on or two of these up? of course if i...
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    A3 Sportback (8P2) rear bumper and light cluster removal??

    Hi everyone... after reversing into a tree at my folks last weekend I've managed to source a replacement bumper and near side light cluster. Going to attempt the removal and fit myself as I've heard it's not too difficult, just a little fiddly? Anyone got any advice, documents or list of...
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    Help! Audi A3 Sportback rear bumper collision damage...

    Hi all managed to reverse my 2006 Sportback (2.0 Tdi) into a tree on my parents driveway today and its my birthday too... I know nice work... pics are below... was wondering if anyone can help me out with a number for a good body shop up here in the North East? and how easy these broken...
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    A3 Sportback 2.0 Tdi drivers side dash rattle...

    Hi everyone... I'm getting a high pitched rattle / buzz at low revs from the drivers side dash at low revs in first and second gear. Only seems to happen when on the move though. Sounds like its coming from the A pillar, tweeter / air vent area but from inside the dash. Very noticeable and...
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    2006 A3 Sportback, Alpine + Garmin aftermarket system fitted...

    Hi all... so this is my first real post and thought I'd start with a bit of a success story on the ICE front. I recently replaced the Chorus II head unit in my 2006 A3 Sportback with an Alpine IDA-X305 and then added the KCE-400bt Parrot bluetooth unit. I have also hardwired my Garmin sat...