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Thanks for all the replies so far. Economy isn't a major factor for me really, I'm more interested in the reliability. I guess I was hoping for an idea of what is 'safe' power for the TDI's; good/bad experiences with the different stages. I guess what it comes down to at the moment is changing...

Maybe so then. Realiability is one thing I didn't want to compromise!!

Here is the link to the thread I've started... http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-sportback-8p-chassis/196047-many-people-running-stage-2-more-140-tdi.html And here is the package I mentioned... Darkside 1.9 & 2.0 TDI Budget Turbo Kit inc Fitting and Mapping - Darkside Developments I think...

Unfortuantley my car isn't worth anywhere near as much as £8k!! Haha. So I'd need to put a lot more towards an S3 that the cost of tuning the TDI; or just not get an 8P model. I'm not after massive performance really though, early 200bhp's would be nice, although I would be curious to hear from...

There seem to be numerous companies offering hybrid turbos for the TDI's. I've just put up a similar post as I'm thinking of going up to a stage 2. Darkside Developments do what appears to be a decent 'budget package' for a new turbo/map and from what I've read seem to come recommended. I know...

Hi all, I've never really put too much thought into tuning a diesel, until recently. Back in the day I went through the stages on an Nissan s13, but didn't even realise similar was possible with the A3!! My trail of thought has stemed from most likely needing to replace my clutch at some point...

Thanks crunchie. Handy little calculator that!! Looks like the wider ones are out then...boooo!! Haha.

Hi guys, Considering getting some new whelks for the TDI but I can't seem to get my head around the width/offset thing!! So I thought I'd just come right out and ask if the specific wheels I want will fit; they are - 18" 8.5j ET42 (front) 18" 9.5j ET40 (rear) ?? if the rears are too much...

Thanks for the reply. I feared it may be clutch or flywheel related. Not cheap jobs!! As for the starting/idle issues I'm not sure the box is entirely to blame. I removed the box a good few months ago (and not reinstalled). The rough/irratic idle calmed down but hasn't completely gone. However...

Hi all. Well I have 2 problems here, both have come about recently. The first is, when I start the car cold in the morning it starts on the button but idles VERY low for 3-4 seconds then just seems to 'pop' up to normal revs. After this initial tantrum all seems is fine. It did previously idle...

I think it is one that just plugs in as you said and tricks the car into pumping in more fuel?! I'll be removing it when I'm back home I think, checking the wiring and see if there are any changes.

Ok, so I've managed to get someone to check for me today and apparently there is no adjusting screw?! It's actually a TDI-Tuning box that's been fitted. Could this still be causing the issues and would it be worth removing completely, or is this now more likely to be something different altogether?

I do hope the problem is something as simple as this!! I think I'll do it all properly at some point soon and get a remap anyway, so have been considering removing the current unit completely. I'll be honest, I've never even looked at the unit properly and only seen the cable that runs into...

I had to listen carefully but this is very similar to what mine is doing, although probably more noticable and possibly more regular on mine... Audi A3 BKD Judder at Idle - YouTube

Hi all. My A3 TDI 140 has recently started to play up on idle. I've done some searching and there seems to be various answers to other peoples queries ranging from the DMF to simply 'a common problem that can't be diagnosed without throwing £££'s at it'. However, I thought if maybe I put my...

...one more question which may answer my problems, what are the differences between a Concert and a Concert 2 HU? I'm not sure but I may have the Concert 2 in which case I can get myself a Dension!!

Are those definitely compatible with the Concert HU's then? When I checked the Dension website it only seemed to have product codes for the Gateway Lite models, so assumed the others wouldn't work.

Hey all. First post here after picking up an A3 TDI on Friday. It's fitted with the single din Concert HU but I'm really wanting some way of playing a USB stick through it (iPod and iPhone even better). After a few searches on here the Dension units seemed the way forward but after looking...