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    passenger side door trim

    hi, my passenger side door trim has all but just come off (the flexible part on the part on the lower part of the door) and require a new one. Any recommendations on where to get a new one? I need the whole part including the piece that fits to the car. Thanks
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    Seen any S3's for sale?

    due to a change of job and a move down south, my 01 S3 is going up for sale at the end of the month (basically when I get up north to clean it...) Spec is 01 210, KONI FSD's 18 RS4 reps with good proxes all round, Nogaro Blue with the blue / black suede interior, DVD screens in front head rest...
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    Koni FSD Shock Absorbers

    I've got FSD's on my S3, and some red springs (on the car when I bought it...) which I dont know what make they are. Car has been making a knocking noise on full lock, thought it would be top strut mounts or ARB bushes. Car has been checked out twice, and both times the guy (who is also a good...
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    Any suggestions - Alloy refurb co's ?

    What part of Lincs? I've a few sets done in the past done by a guy who trades under the name of wheel doctor based in scunthorpe. did me an awesome job on a set of BBS splits I had on a mk3 golf. his number is 07957 871412. will try and dig out some pics of his work later!
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    S3 Back box

    pm sent!
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    S3 Back box

    got any pics?
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    slightly ill S3...

    since buying my 2001 S3 it has always had a slight knocking noise when on full lock at slow speed. searching the forum brought up top strut mounts or ARB bushes which might be at fault. The car has been to my mates garage twice to sort it and each time he says both are fine. Went in last...
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    Whats everyones car history?

    Started driving at 17....been a bit interesting! First car was Mk1 Golf, with BBS cross poke style wheels on. Got written off, compo claim paid for spanking new Clio MTV. Sold that for Mk3 Golf GTi Anniversary (8v). Sold that for Ford Racing Puma #66 (1 of 80 with LSD) Sold that for a...
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    too cheap...?

    my thoughts exactly....he's still not replied. Guessing its not straight at that price either...Cat C or D I'm thinking too
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    too cheap...?

    spotted this on the 'trader..... BMW M3 LINKY have e-mailed to see what the crack is....awaiting a reply!
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    2002 S3 CO2 emmisions level

    I think its for cars registered after 1/3/01....do the 210 S3's and 225 S3's have different C02 emissions. Just done a budget calculator on the BBC website and it says if I paid £190 for tax last year (renewed in Jan 07) then I should only expect a £15 hike in taxation?
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    Best engine noise

    sorry for a minute there I thought you meant "whats the best engine noise in any car....." had this on my drive for the weekend, hence my post :hubbahubba:it sounds like a NASCAR......
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    what brakes?

    sorry...just looked on ebay and found them.
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    what brakes?

    ebay linky brembo gt kit - £112 with 7 hours to go....
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    New owner, few questions..

    emerylloyd, couldnt tell you if the sound was different as the sub was not plugged in, and the audi unit wanted coding. Just by rotating the volume button I could tell it was fubar'd so decided to go along the lines of an aftermarket unit. My mate has BOSE in his 8P A3, they do sound pretty much...
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    New owner, few questions..

    I have the wiring loom from Car Audio Direct - mines connected to a BOSE system and an Alpine 9853R head unit. Sounds mint and had no problems with it....once Andymac pointed me in the right direction! Dead easy to fit, if your going to buy an aftermarket head unit, just make sure its got enough...
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    s3 on ebay any good?

    paul_brad, its a garage called Advanced Automotive Developments based in Dunscroft. Its own by a guy called Rick...the telephone number is 01302 350000 or e-mail rick_aad@yahoo.co.uk Just had a bit of a nightmare with mine...one of the nuts that holds the cam seal / cover on fell off and into...
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    s3 on ebay any good?

    paul_brad -i can point you in the right place if you need a cambelt change in Doncaster. Just had mine done, and all new tensioners etc put in. Picked the car up last night...although awaiting the bill. The guy who did it is a proper petrolhead, has his own TVR cerbera 4.5 which is in bits...
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    Bra

    how about some armourfend or paintshield? Not sure if they will do it for an A3/S3 but certainly worth a shot. Can keep your original paint colour as the film is clear....had it on my old VX220.