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    A3 Short Shifter Options

    I'm wanting to sort out my sloppy gear shifter, replace bushes, adjust and generally improve on what I have. It was only 2 months ago that the plastic carrier/ shifter on my 5speed 1.8l box decided it'd had enough, and so I replaced it and adjusted the linkage. I'm now having to adjust it again...
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    VCDS. K-line, Cluster, Immo, Im a bit lost here :/

    Hi All, I've recently put my car back together (1996 8l Audi 1.8l 20v). Engine rebuild. Prior to starting this project I had been told that the instrument cluster was a bit dodgy in that it intermittently worked. I've now found this out for my self and Its one of those problems that just stumps...
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    Dash Flocking

    Anyone had any experience with DIY dashboard Flocking? I've seen several kits on the Bay that have caught my attention @ £20 for approx. 1sq/m coverage. I'm fairly confident in the task and I'm no doubt going to have to remove part of the dash soon Due to electrical faults I'm experiencing. Is...
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    Battery warning light dim when keys out of ignition

    Hi So I've recently put back together my 1.8n/a which had a million problems before the rebuild and still has some issues now. I started it up for the first time last week to get some oil pressure and circulation, when I turned her off, the battery light came back on and then started to fade...
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    Piston Ring Compatibility 1.8 n/a - 1.8t

    Hi, Wanting to know if the piston rings suited to the 1.8t are a direct replacement for those found on the 1.8 n/a. I cant seem to find rings for the agn. many thanks in advance.
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    195/50 R15 On Pepperpots?! Possible?

    Hi, I'm just weighing up options here, and as always I'm on a budget. I have 15" pepper-pots which will soon need some new rubber, Current tyre size is 195/65 R15. I was always fond of the Yokohama parade spec2 as I've had them on previous cars and wanted to purchase the same for the A3. The...
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    Everything suspension related, advice, upgrades, do's and don'ts

    Hi All, As I've been stripping back my A3 1.8n/a, I've become aware of just how much needs doing to this car. Therefore I'm looking into refreshing the suspension, starting with the front, and reserving ideas for when I get to the back. The car is currently on stands with the engine removed...
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    A3 1.8 - 8L To Track or Scrap?!? - Slow Project

    Ok, here goes.. Going back 6month, my Boss gets a phone call regarding an Audi A3 (p.reg) being sold for a small sum, and that the Plate was Porsche 911 related... Needless to say he ripped the owners arm off and pinched the plate for his pride and joy. Having had no luck discarding of the A3...