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    New A3 Information

    Hi all, to a lot on here this is probably old news, and if this link has been posted elsewhere, please feel free to delete this thread, but i just received an email from Audi (im on the mailing list) with lots of details on the new A3. New Audi A3 | M25 Audi again, i'm not sure how much of...
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    Grr, big a$$ stone chips...

    Hey all, I need some advice from all you helpful peeps on here.. I was driving along a country lane this afternoon when a lorry was coming towards me, and a load of stones and mud seemed to fall off the back of it and hit me. I've got about 4 stone chips on the bonnet, and a big one on the...
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    where is your breaker?

    Hey all, i dont think there is a thread for this already but feel free to let me know if i'm wrong and there is... I wanted to go to a local breakers yard to look for some parts to fix up the old girl, but didnt really know where my nearest breaker was located. I've googled in the past and not...
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    Audi Hard drive

    Hey all, got an ICE related question for all you peeps as I need some decent (not dealer) advice. Mrs Plezz was looking at buying me an Audi hard drive for xmas to go in my glove box. she has been told by the local dealer its compatible with my stereo - Chorus... now correct me if Im wrong...
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    8P3 bumper variations

    hi all, sorry if this question has already been asked, but i cant seem to find the answer on here. how many different types of bumper are there for the 8P3? i've got an SE, but is this the same bumper as the S Line? i was looking at upgrading if there is a difference, and i wouldnt want to...
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    1.6 tdi remap

    Hi all, I have a 1.6 TDI A3 for my work car and was looking at getting it mapped to add some more power as its a sleepy at times. my question is, does anyone know if this is possible and has anyone done it on this model. i've read in a lot of forums there was an anti-map lock on the ECU...
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    ESP warning.

    Hey guys, got a quick question about ESP warning i had on my A3 the other morning, and wondered if you think its worth worrying about. mine is a 2010 with about 20000 miles on the clock, its about 2 months into the 12 month warranty so anything that comes up will be sorted free anyway. i...
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    clampers/towers

    hi all, just a quick question. i have a second car which has been clamped. the removal fee is probably going to be close to value of the car and i am looking to shift it anyway. IF the clampers tow my car away, can i give them the car to keep in lieu of towing charges? as it wont be worth...
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    sticky idea..

    hey all, i know there are a lot of sticky's already, but one that i think might be useful is a sticky for links to how-to guides. what do you think? I'm looking for a guide to retrim my 8P arm rest in leather as i think £60 for a new cover is a bit much, but does anyone have a how to for doing...
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    spring recommendation

    Hi all, i wondered if i might be able to pick a few brains on here as I'm looking at upgrading my springs to lower my A3. Its a '60 plate 1.6 TDI sportback SE. at the moment its on standard shocks and springs, and I wanted to lower it to sport springs - about 15mm. I'm not after a really...
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    please help!

    Hi all, I desperately need some advice from you helpful lot and wondered if you might be able to help... tonight on the way home from work i managed to drive into the mother of all potholes, and now my car seems to pull a bit to the left when going in a straight line. the tyres seem perfectly...
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    advice on seat upgrade

    hey all, just a quick one. I've got an SE sportback, and im looking to upgrade to the sport seats. I've found someone selling just the front 2, and they look like the same trim, so in theory all looks good! but I'm not sure if its a straight swap, if i just unbolt my old seats and replace...
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    Don't Laugh..

    i've got a 2010 1.6 TDI A3 sportback SE. at the moment I'm rocking 16's on standard suspension. I'm the near future I'm looking at upgrading the suspension to the sport suspension. I know it only drops SE by 15mm but as this is also my work car I can't do anything drastic to it. Now, does...
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    enable CDC port

    Hi all, i've just added a Connects2 ipod adapter to my 2010 A3 Chorus stereo but it doesnt seem to be visible by the Chorus HU as it wont change over to CDC from CD, and it doesnt even charge my ipod (with the charging adapter). I've heard somewhere i may need to activate the port on the stereo...
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    connects2 install with bluetooth

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and have so far had my 2010 Sportback for less than a week but I'm absolutely loving it :) But I cant live without my ipod connection and need to get one installed. i've opted for the connects2 adapter rather than the dension (i'm not fussed about the display), but...