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  1. Big Al

    What have you done today?

    Wished Joe (jojo) a very Happy Birthday today!
  2. Big Al

    Limited Alloy Wheel options?

    Not sure what alloys these are on this foreign car, but look real tough in these sizes - 235 45 18 on 8.5J front and 265 35 18 on 9.5J (but rears look bigger dia to me?) rear
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    Limited Alloy Wheel options?

    OZ Superleggera 8"x18" on my old S3. Great looking, massive brake caliper clearance and super light weight. Also spigot rings are solid metal, so don't fail on a very hot track day - most other wheels use plastic ones. Wish I hadn't sold those alloys now!
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    Sadly the S3 has Gone replacement pics

    Now's your chance Joe!
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    To sell or to break my S3 for parts??

    Breaking it you'll make about £6-9000 pounds depending on the parts the car has, the prices you set for them (higher takes longer), offering postage (sell more) and your luck working with buyers (happy attitude and a great knowledge helps selling and spotting opportunities). It's a huge amount...
  6. Big Al

    Sandips (strange) build thread

    Yes, keep it mate! Super Coupes have put the interior back in, de-turboed and detuned their S3 R32 now for sale - Used 2000 Audi S3 S3 QUATTRO for sale in Aldermaston | Pistonheads
  7. Big Al

    S3 engine Mounts?

    Hi Niall It's Alistair you bought the headlight adjuster motors from. I've got a set of genuine Audi engine & gearbox mounts I bought new 11,000 miles ago that are for sale? I also have a yellow inserted complete dogbone mount too. PM or call me (if you still have my number) if interested.
  8. Big Al

    abs fault

    I have a fully working ABS pump for sale off my car, see classifieds for Ebay link. Classifieds: 2001Y AUDI S3 8L FACELIFT 1.8T Quattro BREAKING FOR SPARES Alistair
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    Front wiper mechanism issues.

    I have a fully working wiper mechanism & motor for sale off my car, see classifieds for Ebay link. Classifieds: 2001Y AUDI S3 8L FACELIFT 1.8T Quattro BREAKING FOR SPARES Alistair
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    S3 knock, maybe engine mounts?

    I have some almost new genuine Audi engine & gearbox mounts for sale off my car, see classifieds for Ebay link. Classifieds: 2001Y AUDI S3 8L FACELIFT 1.8T Quattro BREAKING FOR SPARES Alistair
  11. Big Al

    help!!! plz

    Sounds like a bent strut to me. The drop link would just twist the ARB, not affect the height of the car. Check for a broken spring too, but this is less likely.
  12. Big Al

    S3/TT Xenon Headlight Auto Levelling Question

    Just to add, the plastic part on each front & rear self levelling arm (both situated on nearside suspension) can sometimes break if the car is lowered too much, try bending the metal part first, then reset using VCDS...
  13. Big Al

    Prop Shaft Removal - Help

    After having broken my old S3 for parts, I have experience of taking the prop out (parts all sold). I would recommend you try taking your car to a local garage where they have a drive on ramp. Remove the rear & centre exhaust section. Remove all the prop bolts and centre prop support bolts to...
  14. Big Al

    Haldex controller question

    Really? That's weird. Maybe the loom wiring on pre-facelifts is different too, including an earth in the wiring? I can't see how the controller would operate reliably without the earth/-ve ground strap.
  15. Big Al

    Haldex controller question

    Hi Joe The Haldex controller may work if just plugged in, but without an earth it may malfunction and damage the circuitry. Apparently many of the controllers fail in this way, as earth straps often break. Your diff unit should have an earth strap and they are easy enough to make. There should...
  16. Big Al

    passenger glove box air bag switch

    The one I have for sale has 3 part numbers on it. I'm selling it as part of an S3 8L facelift security & locks set. Yes, the interior light (already sold with black headlining kit) had a worded light on it saying when the passenger airbag was disabled. 4B0919237 4D0919237 8E0919237 * Security...
  17. Big Al

    S3 hubs

    Yes, that's right. I have one for sale, PM sent!
  18. Big Al

    abs pump issue Help!!!

    Sounds to me like your ABS pump bearings have worn out. I have a complete unit for sale, PM sent.
  19. Big Al

    Is there an idiot guide to turbo upgrades?!?

    Save the effort, see Badger 5 for an upgrade!