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  1. Jay A3

    A3 1.6 Cluster with no DIS

    After a little bit advice, bought the misses an A3 1.6 54 plate so nothing special. The cluster does not have DIS. Is it a matter of getting a new cluster with DIS and stalk and install / code in? Or would I be looking at adding a bunch of other sensors? TIA
  2. Jay A3

    Upgrade 8P cluster with DIS

    Looking for a bit of advice, my other half has a 54 plate A3 1.6 Petrol. The cluster on it doesn't have DIS. Is it possible to fit a cluster from another A3 with DIS, code it in and change the stalk? Or would I need to source and fit various sensors to make it work? TIA
  3. Jay A3

    A3 8L facelift grill on preface lift?

    Does anyone know if a facelift a3 grill will fit on a preface lift? Larger lip at the bottom on the FL.
  4. Jay A3

    Brembo brake upgrade

    Recently upgraded to lcr brembos, and fitted new discs and pads at the same time. Any one ever had issues with the disc catching the calipers? If you look closely you can see the disc is very close to the right of the calipers and there is much more room on the left. I looked at another...
  5. Jay A3

    Rear middle seat belt stuck

    Bought these s3 seats to go in my A3 8L a while back but only getting time to look it it now. Now the seat belt itself is stuck. I can't pull the belt out, it's as ifs it's in the lock position. I've read online to try and tilt it and maybe it will come unlocked but no such joy... Any ideas??
  6. Jay A3

    Amd Rolling Road Day 21st September

    Alex in the 8p section has kindly arranged a rolling road day at AMD Lakeside, Essex http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/index.php?threads/Remapping-and-Rolling-Road-Shoot-Out-Day-%40-AMD-Essex.222650/ Please register in the link above if your interested in getting your car on the dyno. Would be...
  7. Jay A3

    Pic request: a3 with wellycooler

    I'm upgrading my current front mount to the larger 76mm core Welly cooler. Trying to get an idea of how much trimming I'm going to need to do on the lower valance of the bumper. Pics would be a great! Cheers
  8. Jay A3

    Detailing starter kit??

    Just had my car resprayed in Daytona grey with a pearl finish (LZ7S) with a brilliant black roof (LY9B) My knowledge of detailing goes as far as wash with a wool mitt, using the 2 bucket rule and dry with a drying towel. I also use acid free wheel cleaner products for the powder coated...
  9. Jay A3

    Remote Central locking

    Looking for some advice on upgrading my key. I currently have the single key with no remote. I would like to have the flip style with the 2 button remote. I Read the link below (thanks Tom) http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?7457-B5-A4-Central-Locking-FAQ/page3 This helped...
  10. Jay A3

    AGU Throttle Readings (Help Needed)

    Just had 4 rings in Dartford pop by to check the car over they think there might be a problem with my Throttle body. I need some throttle readings from other AGU engines if possible! Could someone with vagcom and an AGU engine please do the following check and tell me the figures they get? Run...
  11. Jay A3

    Vagcom in dartford/ greenhithe area??

    As per title - close to the m25 toll. Anyone local with vag com to scan over and see if there are any fault codes coming up for some beer tokens? Thanks!
  12. Jay A3

    Advice/Opinions on Ride stance

    This is more aimed at A3's but it would also be good to see other 8l stances too. I have an A3 and I'm looking to add a little bit of width to the ride after seeing Karl's S3 at aitp. Now i know the S3 arches stick out more so my A3 wont look the same, but is there a general consensus to get it...
  13. Jay A3

    Intermittent loss of power - causes!?

    Looking for advice on this, Only started happening today, popped down to the shops and was fine. Coming back the drive was occasionally juddering, where it throws you back a bit. Driving casually between 2k and 3k revs, it seems to drop in power for half a second, then picks it back up again. In...
  14. Jay A3

    Flickering cluster lights

    As per title When the headlights are off the dash lights up fine. But as soon as the headlights are switched on, if the dimmer switch is not on full then the dash starts to flicker... Click below for a clip of what i mean. Video The clip starts off with the dash light on full then gradually...
  15. Jay A3

    Intercooler pipe beading

    As title... fitting my fmic I had to chops few pipes where I lose the beaded bit which prevents the clips from slipping off. I don't fancy paying £150 for I kit I'm going to use once. Can anyone recommend a cheaper tool or a place near dartford / greenhithe area that can bead? Any help would...
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    FMIC setup A3 8L correct or not?

    Looking for advice as per the title I have looked through a fair few FMIC threads and most refer to those who buy FMIC kits like forge and ebay ones... I wanted to buy the toyosport intercooler rather than the larger ones like AH fab (bit overkill as my power would not require large cores)...
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    Jay A3 's 1.8T On-Going Build Thread

    Finally plucked up the courage to write a thread. Forgive me if i seem to go on a bit. I have owned my 1998 A3 1.8T AGU 150 bhp pre facelift in silver for the last 3 yrs or so. Only really decided to do anything to it this year. Car was on purchased on 90k miles, currently at 115k and still...
  18. Jay A3

    Proudest Mod so far

    Just trying to get a feel for what others think the best mod and proudest they have done so far to their cars. Im sure we will get different variations, would like to see if there are any common ones popping up. Mine is nothing special i think it would be fog lights. Anyone like to share?
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    Help with clutch please

    Please help... Got in the car this morning, started it up and as i pressed on the clutch all the way down to go into first gear there was a vibration and noise. The vibration and noise always there when clutch is pressed through all gears. I had a new clutch fitted about a month ago so its all...
  20. Jay A3

    Sundays....

    ANyone else have this probelm... For some reason when i get up on a sunday i have this impulsiveness to go buy something for my car whether its wheels, exhausts or even an air freshner! Ive now got a nice collection of air freshners as halfrauds seem to be the only store that is open on a...