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  1. JD09

    Off to pastures new...

    So the time has come; an end to half a decade in S territory! Very sad to see the old girl go - it's been a fantastic 5 years. Blatted around in the car yesterday on the way to the missus' parents for Sunday dinner - 30minutes of A/B/Dual Carriage way fun. With my next purchase being RWD, it...
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    MOT failure on emissions - S3

    Hi guys, My car failed it's MOT this morning. First one in its 12 years on this planet :( Emissions are at 3+ when apparently they should be 0.3 or below. I have noticed a drop in performance especially when cold and a drop in fuel efficiency recently... Last time it was a faulty MAF... So...
  3. JD09

    Decatting an S3 BAM

    Hi all, long time no post... I'm after a little more noise from my S3. Decat was the first on my list, as really don't want to go down the route of a massively expensive exhaust/DP etc. Talking to Awesome, it's looking like £99 fitting for a £160 decat from Pipewerx. As I'd need to redo it...
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    Exhaust options in London

    Guys and girls, my exhaust rattles on start up. Goes away when warmed up, but pretty annoying/embarrassing above 2k revs. What good options are there for a custom (replica of OEM, but perhaps a tad louder) in and around London?
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    Fuel Filter replacement - worth it after 12 years?

    Going through a few things with the S3 at the moment, tinkering really. The fuel filter has never been replaced, so far as I can see. Do these break down over time and thus a twelve year old unit is worth replacing, for the sake of £10? Cheers!
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    Not car related, but some food vouchers for the 8L lot!

    Boys and girls, copied from another forum; Free KFCGreedy b*stards? http://www.kfcchickenstareoff.co.uk/ Basically, the idea is to keep your eyes open whilst things pop out at you on the screen. You need flash and a webcam for this to work. In that order... ahem. Now, when you download...
  7. JD09

    VCDS Map removal request

    Hi guys, I've had a quite a few PMs from members over the last month or two - I am no longer in Alderley Edge/The North West so could do with my details being removed as don't like letting down fellow members! Thanks, JD
  8. JD09

    Oil spray from pipe to DV

    Any thoughts on this? Was about to replace the 007p with the standard item. Car feels fine but perhaps a catch can is necessary? Any input appreciated.
  9. JD09

    Second hand S3 brake cost guesstimate?

    Hi guys, Sorry for a "what's it worth thread" but having checked eGay, GumTree etc, really uncertain on the worth of these... All the current items seem to be BIN, so doesn't give an idea of whether they will sell for that amount. S3 Calipers, 91k miles on an 02 plate car Pagid coated discs...
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    A fellow VAG to rival Bill's Lupo?!?

    Saw this on another forum, not sure if you know it, Bill? Darkside Developments - Seat Arosa 1.9 TDi Arosa Mk2 1.9 8v (BLT) 1.9 8v BLT PD130 Engine Conversion Custom Turbo kit using Garrett GT25BB Turbo - Replacing with GTB2566VK Race PD Injectors with Firad +120% Nozzles Race Camshaft...
  11. JD09

    Brake pad MM and disc lip

    Yes. Very ashamed I'm asking this, as I really should know. Bought some Brembo GT Juniors and have a question re pads and discs. Do I presume that I have 3mm of brake pad life on these; Is that low? And is this lip an issue, that I should either get skimmed or replace with new rotors from...
  12. JD09

    Modifying. Yes, I've caught the bug again.

    So I've caught this again. I changed the oil pickup pipe at the weekend, as well as doing my first DIY oil and filter change. Car is running sweet as a nut, together with the new MAF, so surprise surprise I now want more. The exhaust has a slight rattle on startup (goes away when warm, so not...
  13. JD09

    Any benefit B5 TIP V1 to V3?

    Hi all. Is there any benefit swapping out my v1 b5 tip for the all in one v3? So going from lots of separate pipes with silicone hose attachments to the all silicone hose construction? http://bit.ly/1glqKoE
  14. JD09

    Greenlight - wake up and smell the potential business

    Another bad experience with Greenlight. I wonder why I bother. Cancelled a policy with them last year as was looking to sell the car. I then didn't and quickly got the car recovered under Admiral with my father's multicar policy, having cost me £25 and £300 out of my account for the 6 weeks...
  15. JD09

    S3 - under damped or under sprung?

    So a thought a crossed my mind a few days ago. Are the S3 8Ls under/over damped or under/over sprung? The standard handling mod on here seems to be to do the B8s and H&R or Eibach springs, but that's usually because the dampers are older and wouldn't take a lowered spring for very long. What...
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    New MAF. reset the ECU?

    Hi all, I've got another faulty MAF so going to replace it over the weekend. Do I need to unplug the battery for half an hour or so to reset the ECU? Or is there a way I can do this via VCDS? Cheers.
  17. JD09

    Wheel alignment for a standard car

    Hi guys, I think I'm going to get my wheels aligned. I've not had it done since fitting new suspension a while ago and have been through a few sets of tyres since (not wearing badly, just thought I might as well, since it's not been done). Are there specific numbers that you'd recommend, over...
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    S3 MAF torx - five star?!

    Hi guys, need to clean my MAF but have hit a snag. The torx screws are five star security torx and I cannot find the tool anywhere! Halfords, bnq etc. any suggestions?
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    Replacement MAF now faulty, but unsure on replacing...

    Hi guys, Have a query about replacing a recently replaced MAF (under 12 months old). Car has started showing signs of the previous issue ("funny" on cold starts, low on power g/m2 etc). Place that reconciled the issue by replacing the MAF in the first place has said that he needs to see which...
  20. JD09

    Looking to buy an 8P

    Hi guys, What are the main things to look out for on an 08 1.6 3dr? Looking for a friend who wants a cheap run around for the kids. I have an old S3 so have advised long term buy as avoiding turbo, Quattro and diesel as they are more likely to go wrong at 100k plus miles. Any other advice...