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    Possible new s3

    Hi guys so as some may know I had smashed my car late in December due to black ice. I was tempted to buy an astra vxr nurburgring edition but to me just seems too in your face... So I went back to looking at s3 again and I have found this... Ebay no 131417472415 . does anyone know this car? I...
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    Out for the count

    Everyone, please take car with these cold Icey conditions. Tonight my worst fear came true to my beloved audi s3. Managed to hit some black I've round a bend. The result wasn't good at all...
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    Cylinder 1 help

    Hi Guys, I sent my 2001 s3 amk engine off to revo Thursday morning as they are extremely near to me. Got it back yesterday. was meant to have a stage 1 remap put on.... but, due to a compression test and cylinder 1 being 100psi, they said it was too low. cylinder 2,3 and 4 being around 150psi...
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    faults locations

    Hi All well after collecting my car on Saturday, I now have 3 problems. 2 are showing up with codes, 1 isn't. Can someone help me on where the location of these 2 are? first 16885 - vehicle speed sensor second 17861 - exhaust gas temp sensor 1 The other problem is my fuel gauge is playing up...
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    Badger5 contact help

    im trying to call up badger5 and says the number isn't recognised... Can someone help?
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    My imola yellow s3 build

    Right guys back in February I purchased an imola yellow s3. 80,000 miles, heated seats and parking sensors which was a bonus. Everytging was going great until I hit the following week. 5 faults appear. What great luck now.. Not. So rung the garage up and they happily took it back and repaired...
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    Badger 5 2.2 TIP

    Hi guys, right the time has almost come for me to start my build thread as my car is being picked up after 4 months away being fixed. I have tried to search this but am unable to source the right information. I have a list of modifications 1 is the badger 5 2.2 TIP. I have looked on his...
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    help please..getting annoyed

    Hi guys. I have a 2001 s3 - amk engine. My car went away on the 29th July to the garage I bought it from as I had the turbo blow up back in feb/march. They blamed me and refused to pay, so we went down the route of taking them to court. They then said they would fix this, along with the rear...
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    aston martin alloy wheels.

    Hi guys time is coming closer for me to get my s3 back from being fixed... and im starting to act like a little kid on Christmas day. I have saved up a bit in the last few months, as well as Christmas and my birthday not too far away. I have been looking at Aston martin alloy wheels (I know I...
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    Spark plug help

    Hi guys As I'm stuck on the m25 and have been the last few hours I have been looking through many threads and seen many people go on about spark plugs... The main bit which I don't understand is people going on about checking the gap or gapping then? Could someone enlighten me about what this...
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    help and advise on servicing

    Hi Guys, I have been in contact with a local German car specialist garage for a quote on the following cambelt, water pump v belt? change - £569 full service - £299 haldex service - £180 aircon re gas - £50 Parts are oem and includes labour and VAT, is this a fair price? or is it a bit steep...
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    Tyre size help and fitment

    Hi guys I've tried searching this but am unable to get anywhere. I'm looking into purchasing a set of xxr 530 alloys for my s3 when I get it back from the garage. A have a few questions which I'm in hope someone will know the answers too. Firstly am I right in thinking the s3 8l is 5x100 stud...
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    exhaust need renap right away?

    Hi guys I'm looking to have a full 3inch turbo back exhaust by longlife and wanted to know if after having this will I need to get a remap right away Or can it be left for a little before getting the stage 2 done?
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    Forge 008 Dv

    hi guys, ive just purchased a forge 008 dv, I've tried looking into the whole springs/shims and not understanding fully on what the shims are used for (haven't found much onto this)... I know it comes with a green spring installed, anyone know if I should swap this to a yellow once ive had my...
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    Help On Badger5 Tip

    Hi guys I'm wanting to buy a badger 5 TIP. I know the v2.2 has the billet adapter whereas the v3 is a straight fit on and the newer version? What would people go for, as I've seen mixed answers from people Cheers
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    audi s3 210bhp need guideance

    Hello, I've just joined. I have a 2001, 210bhp s3. ive had the car about half a year but in that time only used it for around 3 weeks back in feb then turbo blew up.. after court its been taken away and being fixed now. I want a reliable 280bhp engine, I have a few plans to try and achieve this...