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  1. FinnMc1

    PFL RS3 Brakes vibration

    Hi all, Just had car back from Audi for what I think is the 5th change of disks. This time it was the rear disks and touch wood the vibration seems to be gone so far. I am now back on the wavy disks from a couple of times having the round ones as on the FL. Anyone else still with this ongoing...
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    Sportback Further happenings on the brake disk vibration front!

    Well. After now the third set of disks that have started to cause vibration. Original ones and two sets of the newer style ones I again have an issue with vibration. I've now done 15000km so 5km on a set. So last week after two weeks of waiting Audi have decided to try a 4th set. This time...
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    New front brakes for the second time!

    Hi Guys, I've read a fair bit about the ongoing brake issues and thought I'd share my experiences so far in Ireland with getting it fixed. I have an 2017 RS3 PFL. Soon after I bought the car I noticed a vibration from the brakes and also the dreaded squeal when stopping. Audi took the car in...
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    Possible new RS3 owner!!

    Hey guys, Very near to getting a 2017 RS3 x demo and although not really a big consideration I'm curious what realistic fuel figures I can expect. I've read about 25mpg in reviews and such but is that attainable day to day or do you have to drive really carefully to get that? Any input would...
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    A3 8V 184 S-Tronic Quattro rough gear change

    Hi Guys, Been a few years since I sold my A5 but I'm not back with Audi again and this time an A3 Quattro. I've only had it for a couple of weeks and I'm curious how other owners find the gear change into and out of second. I find particularly when showing down it is a really rough change from...
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    Failure of wire in window regulator!!!

    I've recently had mine fixed privately with a second hand regulator but have complained to Audi as its just totally **** build quality in my view. SO I'm basically curious if anyone else has experienced a similar failure of the wire due to corrosion? Ive tried to upload a couple of pictures in...
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    Recommended detailer in the South London area?

    Hi Guys, Its my uncles 60th in a few weeks and would like to get him a voucher for an exterior detail job on his S4. Anyone on here able to recommend someone in the south London area that I could book for him? Thanks, Finn
  8. FinnMc1

    MMI Updating - Remap issues

    Hi Guys, Going to update my MMI software to 5570 but heard that it can wipe any engine ECU remap you might have! Can anyone confirm if this is true or not. I find it hard to believe but want to make sure! Cheers, Finn
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    A5 not quite running right

    Hi Guys, I have a 1.8 a5 which is remapped to 200bhp. Before the remap I noticed a slight bit of hesitation a few times but put it down to that valve lift system. So after the remap now the problem is still there but a lot more noticeable with the extra power. It seems to be more when its cold...
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    Haldex and Rear Dif

    Hi Guys, Just a quick question. Im replacing the rear dif and haldex unit on my s3 because its constantly locked up and my mechanic reckons a new unit is needed. So my question is... would a haldex unit and dif from a mk1 TT fit on my s3. I presume they are all the same running gear but was...
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    New HID 6000k Bulbs wont work

    Hey guys, Just recently got a cheap set of 6000k HID bulbs of ebay and for some reason when I switch them on one of the bulbs switches off after a second a two. Tried my old bulbs again and their fine. Any idea what is wrong or is it just the fact that they are cheap bulbs? I remember having...
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    Wheel Refurb

    Finally getting the wheels refurbished. Cant wait to see them like new!
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    Water Pump has died on my S3!!

    Advice please!! Water pump has given up! Garage recommend doing the timing belt while there doing the pump. Anything else you guys think would be worth changing while its all apart?
  14. FinnMc1

    Loosing boost!! Any ideas??

    Hi Guys, Not used the vagcom cable much yet but heres my first log. The problem is im loosing boost about 3500rpm. sometimes completely andother times like for this log it flutters kinda. like its not sure what itdoing boosting or releasing. Ive read it can be the N75 valve for this...
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    Stupid question i know

    Hi guys. how do you post up ur vagcom logs?? ive been trying but it doesnt leave it in a readable format. What am i missing here!! :-)
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    MAF readings on S3

    Recently got a VCDS cable for my s3 and did a couple of runs today to see what the MAF readings were. The highest im getting is 189gs at 6200rpm then it drops off and holds at about 165gs until the limiter at 7200rpm. Its a custom code stage 1 with the filter and recirc valve. got 265bhp on...
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    Rough sound??

    Hi guys, had my s3 for nearly 2yrs now and its always had a slight noise when driving slow in 1st or 2nd but recently its started making the noise in 3rd too and is starting to get annoying. anyone got any experience with this. i have a new clutch in and she sounds fine once i get to 4th, its...