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    S3 - KO4 Turbo inlet dimension?

    I've been searching for quite some while, trying to find what size silicone coupler I need to come of the turbo for my CAI. I think it's 51mm off the turbo? But measuring the oem pipe that came off it seems larger? Anyone any idea.
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    REV D Recirculating Valve - Where From?

    Where do you buy a Rev D recirculating valve from? I phoned Audi and they said the only part that exists on their system is the Rev G (which I already have - 58plate S3). I then looked on Awesome's site and they have 2 Rev D's. A pieburg one and an VW/Audi oem one. Anyone know the difference...
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    S3 Wishbone Removal Guide?

    Does anyone know where I might find a DIY guide for replacing the wishbone bushes? I've had a good search but can't seem to find anything.... I know several people on here have done it (the old bush in the freezer trick etc.)
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    Some advice please....

    Hopefully over the bank holiday i'll be going to town on my brilliant black S3 after the long hard winter. Please can someone more educated than me tell me if it's wise to do what i'm going to. I've done alot of reading and just want to clarify my chosen products are mixable! 1-Wash with...
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    TVR Cerbera

    Fastest production car of it's time, absolutely gorgeous and handbuilt (not very well) but i'm seriously tempted as a weekend only rocket of fun. What do ya reckon? Cerbera 4.5 - Engine 4.5 4475cc alloy V8 engine Max Power 420 bhp @ 6750 rpm Max torque 380 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm 0 to 60 mph...
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    On Car Brake Lathes - East Anglia - Anyone??

    I'm still suffering brake judder after many conversations and visits to different garages etc. no-one will check the run-out for me because all any one wants to do is replace my discs even though they're virtually new!! - fair enough?? No! But i have stumbled across "on the car brake lathes"...
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    Warped Porsche discs? Opinions pls

    O.K lets start with the fault. Under braking from speeds only above 35mph I am getting shaking through the steering. This is not everytime I use the brakes and it varies in it's violence. Sometimes there is no fault but 80% of the time some shaking of varying ferocity is noticeable mainly...
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    How to remove trim panel under steering wheel?

    My car has no brake lights! :sadlike: (narrowed it down to brake light switch). Sourced a new brake light switch at the local VW dealer. But need to remove the large panel that forms the underneath to the steering wheel and holds the headlight switch etc. Think i've found all the retaining...
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    Have you had your volume fixed?

    My Bose Concert has had to many volume tweeks it would seem and needs the Eeeprom chip replacing :noway: Have many people had their head units fixed and if so where. The only place i've found recommended is OE Electronics. Anyone with any experience of using them and approx turnaround...
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    Holding Revs Between Gears

    When revving my car hard (above 5,000 RPM) and changing into second my car jaults quite badly when the clutch re-engages (as if i weren't taking my foot off the accelarator). It only seems to be noticable in 1st to 2nd and maybe into 3rd. It seems as though the revs almost stick (or hang...
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    My Cold air feed...

    Well i had a good play at the weekend with my cold air feed options and this is what i came up with. I have 2 40mm feeds into the bottom of the airbox from a low down scoop positioned by the intercooler in the nearside wheel arch: Finished and in position for some cold sucky...
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    Sub earth in S3 boot?

    Does any one know the best place to earth a sub amp in an S3 boot as i am leaving the standard bose sub in place, thus can't get to the bolts behind there. Had a look last night with a torch and only place i could really see was the light cluster bolts, any good? (due to the gauge that my earth...
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    S3 Induction Choices?

    I have read extensively through the masses of discussions on here about leaving the induction alone on the S3. With most reccomendations pointing toward extra cold air feeds for the oem box. Therefore should i: 1. I have proposed chopping up the standard air box and putting a large diameter...
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    S3 rattle on shut down?

    Hello all, picked my S3 up last night and am thouroughly chuffed with it. Just a small niggle that i thought i would share to see if anyone had any ideas about, hoping it may be a known problem. The car runs like a dream no rattles when stone cold and certainly no lack of power, when i turn...
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    Chipping Higher Mileage S3

    Hi there, finally going to look at an S3 hopefully over the bank holiday (filled with a wealth of knowledge from this site - so thankyou). Just a quick question about chipping a car with 90k on it. Is this a good idea, or should an older engine be left standard to remain reliable? From looking...