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    Torx Screw 8L airbag query

    Any body know what size torx screw holds the airbag to the steering wheel? Part number is 8E0419204A, but nobody seems to stock it https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/airbag-screw-priced-each/8e0419204a/ thanks in advance!
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    Where is the relay for the front windscreen wiper

    Good morning all, can someone tell me where the relay is for the front windscreen wiper? Thanks in advance.
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    Quick Question

    Have noticed recently when doing about 50 in 6th gear say and then put my foot down there is like a kind of "chatter" noise from the turbo. Don't get the noise when I change down a gear to 5th and accelerate. Have the B5 TIP and cone filter. Any ideas? Broken DV? Thanks in advance.
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    Letchworth Diamond Wheels

    Had my 18" RSTT alloys refurbished in matt black with centre caps by LDW. Really nice owner. All for £240 with the VAT. Would highly recommend!
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    Recommend me an alloy wheel refurbisher!

    Any good expereinces with alloy wheel refurbishers near the Luton area? Got a tyre bead leak on a front wheel so I thought might as well get the alloys refurbed to anthracite grey at the same time!
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    Are wiper motors RHD or LHD specific?

    Morning all, question as above - would a wiper motor from a LHD car fit on a RHD car?
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    Radio controlled car with jet engine

    Now when I was growing up I had a RC tamiya hornet. awesome car! but nowadays, i see people are strapping jet engines onto their RC cars!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4whKFUgc_0&app=desktop
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    Tiny windscreen chips

    There have been loads of roads round my place that have been temporarily resurfaced - you know the ones - you have to drive at 20mph. Anyway, this morning, lots of people late for work so get overtaken by plenty of cars and little stones get thrown up from their rear tyres. Inspect my windscreen...
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    ESP light - is this normal?

    have found on a few occasions, after some spirited driving, the ESP light comes on and stays on until the car is restarted. is this normal?
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    Pagid Discs + EBC red stuff pads or Mintex Front M1155 Pads

    Have narrowed my choice down to Pagid discs from euro car parts but can't decided whether the extra cost of the Mintex pads is worth paying over that of the EBC pads - won't be going anywhere near a track and don't like the idea of excessive brake dust so that was ferodo ds2500 option out. any...
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    windscreen wiper motor

    does anyone know whether the windscreen wiper motor for a 8L S3 is the same motor across the A3 8L range and would the windscreen wiper motor off a MK4 golf fit a 8L S3? thanks in advance.
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    Windscreen wiper linkages

    Hi all, any online alternatives for buying wndscreen wiper linkages (part no. 1J2 955 325) apart from the stealers or ebay. mine are seized up and after greasing it a few times now - i think i'm gonna have to buy a new one now! :(
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    Recommend me a brake setup!

    Hi all, looking to replace front discs and pads. Fast road use - not tracking the car. what are people running and what do they think of their setup? thanks matt
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    B5 TIP

    Is this sealant ok to connect the TIP to the turbo? Granville 0374 Silicone Sealant Clear 40 g: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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    Exhaust Question

    Any know whether a pipe werx 3" down pipe & milltek non-res high flow cat off a MKIV Golf GTI would fit the audi S3 8L?
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    Exhaust Question

    Don't know too much about exhausts but looking for something to beef up the sound of my car especially when accelerating. Would just changing the backbox (on a budget of around £200) do? Any advice - nothing too loud mind!
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    Forge Front-Back & Side-Side Short Shifter

    Had one of these fitted at TTRoadsport in bedford last week and it has transformed the gear changes. Awesome. Worth doing.
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    Knocking Sound from rear

    Last few weeks have noticed when I go around a roundabout I get a "knocking sound" from the rear drivers side. Like a thunk. Driving along straight roads ok. Quick inspection (my non-mechanic eyes) looks OK under the car. Any ideas?
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    Any gas engineers out there?

    Hi there, I live in an apartment and my gas boiler is kaput. Called out the gas engineer who said it would be worth considering an electric boiler as fitting a condensing boiler in flat is a nightmare (current boiler is a gas non-condensing). I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences...
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    B5 TIP V2 vs V3

    Ebay: V2 £180 V3 £125 Was finally thinking of getting me one but both versions look the same - any real difference (apart from the price!)?