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    Car shopping..

    Thanks for the help, unfortunately the white car had already sold, the black SLine Seems to be a good car but i didnt get chance to test drive as it was in for repairs. Cambelt was changed at 30'000 miles at 5 years of age. car now has 50'000 and is 7 years. So all seems sweet to me, full...
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    Car shopping..

    On my way out to view a few 2.0T A3's. One is a Sline Special edition in black with Quattro, 06 plate and 50k Miles. The other, a sport in arctic white with DSG, 08 plate and 35k Miles. Would any of the lads with experience of these Engines and Specifics mind giving me a quick idea of any...
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    Who are you insured with?

    A3 1.6 SE, £590, 20 Years Old, 3Years NCB. Price would be considerably cheaper on a car of exact same spec if it were newer.. Admiral.
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    Newbie...respray advice and mod ideas

    Welcome. Unless you have a considerable amount of money behind you, I wouldnt consider a full respray. They are very expensive. I cant help but think you would have been better holding out until an Ibis White A3 in your price range came along. My advice to making the car look "fresh" would...
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    Part No. Request with Pics

    Okay mate, thanks for your help!
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    Part No. Request with Pics

    Yeah I believe the bumper is from a sport model but it seems that the "fixed/moulded" backplate is missing. Or perhaps I'm wrong and should be looking for a plate holder. I've took some better photos which might be able to help. Thanks for your help bud.
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    Part No. Request with Pics

    I've been doing some digging but this seems to be a rare request, ive also checked vagcat but cant seem to come up with the right part. The part I'm looking for is the black plastic mould which holds the licence plate on the front grill. (Not a plate holder) The car is an 03-05 variation but...
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    Front and Rear Brake Pads...

    Im about to order a set of pads for both the front and rear, just wondering if you (or anybody) has any info on part numbers? i'll be fitting them myself so i just need to make sure! :: EBC Brakes Direct Limited : AUDI : A3 SE : 2003 : BLUE : nd53tfz :# ive found these but there are two...
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    New Rims, what do you think?

    I agree! Just seems to be the way the SE's are built. I'm pricing some springs up as we speak!
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    New Rims, what do you think?

    Fitted some new wheels yesterday, got them from a friend who's changing cars today. Went from Standard 16" SE Rims to 18" S3. What do you think? For comparison, here's a thread from when i first got the car...
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    opening the bonnet

    Get somebody to put pressure on the bonnet whilst you operate the bonnet catch. Worked for my mrs, give it a try.
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    ABS & ESP Issue.

    Thanks mate, ive been reading into and at worst it could be abs pump which i imagine is not cheap! Ive spoke to Jboo before about a radio upgrade which i never got round to doing so i'll send him a message. Thanks again!
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    ABS & ESP Issue.

    Both lights have just activated and are on constantly, the car seems to drive fine and brakes as normal although I havent tried any hard braking for obvious reasons. The lights stay activated after i've turned the engine off and on again. Just wondering if anybody has seen or heard of this issue...
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    S3 pedals

    Finally got fitted today!.. Should be a ten minute job but i could not for the life of me get the two clips out the bottom of the original accelerator. Looks really good. The footrests look nice, i prefer the S3 one but again, mines not an S3 :( I'm going to do some digging on ebay.
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    S3 pedals

    Thanks mate, i did look at these but was thrown off by the lack of "Audi" in the title. Ordered some anyway, cant wait to get them on.
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    Questions about A3 RS grill

    I came across this when i was going through my conversion, i was slightly tempted but didn't want to spend nearly £200 on something that is potentially scrap. I've heard a few stories about non OEM parts not fitting up etc. Fair play if you go for it, would look very nice. If your willing to...
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    S3 pedals

    Im not sure your link is working bud, it takes me straight to the ebay homepage. Either this or he has sold out already. Also, has anybody came across anything like this? AUDI S3 A3 ST VAG ALLOY FOOTREST PEDAL GTI TURBO FSI | eBay I'd be interested in something of this nature but wouldnt want...
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    S3 pedals

    Thanks buddy, I'm hoping they shine my interior up a bit as I'm becoming a bit bored now, i have a few things planned. He did get back to me explaining that he had some RHD available but im yet to find them and he hasnt responded to my last message. Hope i dont miss out! .
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    S3 pedals

    Very interested in these, are these simple to fit? I'd hate to do it wrong and ruin my car! Also, has anybody had any issues with the LHD/RHD? I've email'd the seller asking if they were suitable for RHD and he said no...
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    North East members

    For anybody interested, had my service dont at ron turnbull's today. I've never been before and half expected a run down back street workshop but it seems quite proffesional. Service cost £75 (10k service). Dropped car of at 9am, picked back up at 1pm. Advised to get a new radiator because of...