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  1. L

    rear bumper and diffuser HATCHBACK

    hi guys. hope everyone is well. just checking if anyone has tried to fit an S3 8V.1 diffuser on an A3 8V.2 non s-line base model rear bumper? I have an A3 base model non s-line but struggling to find a diffuser to fit thanks
  2. DeckedS3

    Sold 2008 Audi S3 - Unfinished Project

    It pains me to do this, but the time has finally come. I've managed to fend off the wife for enough years now, but she's finally broken me. I'm selling my Audi S3 unfinished project. The car starts, but needs some serious work.... Bodywork and paint is all mint (although it needs a wash)...
  3. D

    Help Needed: Reprogramming View Button on Facelift Steering Wheel (2016 Audi S3, No Virtual Cockpit)

    Hi all, I’m looking for help reprogramming the View button on a facelift steering wheel I retrofitted to my 2016 pre-facelift Audi S3 (8V). My car does not have the Virtual Cockpit, and while all other buttons on the new wheel work perfectly, the View button does nothing—as expected since it's...
  4. L

    Audi S3 8V PFL to FL Headlight Conversion - coding? connectors?

    Hi All, Been on a little bit of a mission trying to work out what I need in order to get the FL headlights working on my 2015 S3 8V. So far, I'm fairly certain I'm gonna need the FL headlights and a BCM. Happy with wiring the headlights in myself. Just not sure what is involved coding wise, or...
  5. R

    Audi S3 8l For Sale

    Hi All, I am selling my S3 as it has developed a fault with the gearbox. It still drives but won't go into 1st or 2nd. It's got black leather interior and is in good condition. It was driving fine before the gearbox went. Loads of history, good Michelin tyres all round and the cambelt was...
  6. George_P

    Good bye my beloved S3 for now

    It wasn’t an easy decision , but I’ve swapped my beloved daily S3 for an F70 135. Before you guys start dropping bombs on me—I know... but 3,000 miles in, and what a car! I test-drove the Golf R and the new S before I swapped my car, wasn’t a fan of the A35, and I must say, the BMW is a much...
  7. malaz44

    Audi S3 8l Enkei RPF1s HELP!!

    Hi all, I have a 2001 Audi s3 8l and I am interested in purchasing some Enkei RPF1s. Does anyone know if Enkei RPF1s in 17x9 ET35 will fit over 17z brake calipers?? I am running spacers all round but i dont want these rims to push too much past the gaurd. Also spending 2k and then realise they...
  8. K31RR X

    S3 8V FL ALTERNATOR and TENSIONER problems

    Looking for some advice , Been told my auxiliary fan belt tensioners went but another mechanic has told me my alternators went aswell , horrendous whirring noise coming from the fan belt, 2019 S3 8v FL , tuned at stage 1 don’t know if this has an impact on this happening or it’s just wear and...
  9. M

    Facelift S3 - Front wheels spinning in 1st and 2nd gear - Haldex issues?

    The other night driving home I noticed it, really bad wheel spin when flooring it in 1st and 2nd. Along with a fair bit of torque steer, Kind of felt like the front wheels were skipping, really juddering, and didn't feel at all like the rears were kicking in to help shove the car forward like it...
  10. P

    Advice

    Okay i have an interesting case here. I have S3 8L which motor has been swapped from AMK to AGU because AMK blew up. I'm pretty sure its runnin on S3 ECU, also have S3 intercoolers and maybe a fuel pump. The question is how I can make more power so that the AGU is on par with the stock AMK...
  11. M

    Audi s3 69 plate exhaust

    Hi, I recently bought Audi s3, 69 plate, I’ve noticed it’s awfully quieter to the 2016 s3 I use to have. I’m not hearing the dsg fart in the 69 plate. Does anyone have a suggestion to get it louder without doing anything major or too expensive plz. Thanks
  12. K

    S3 Xenon flicker and yellow/pinkish tone

    Hi! About a month ago my right headlight cut off and i got a warning on my dash. Few days later it got back on, but with a yellow/pink tone to it. And now the light does this flicker. What could be the issue? The bulb itself or the ballast...
  13. Narv P

    Sold Audi S3 Sportback Black Edition | 2.0 TFSI Quattro | 2011 | Ibis White | 90k Miles | S-Tronic | 8P | FP11VVR | HPi Clear |

    Thank you for taking time to read my advert. Up for sale is my beloved Audi S3 8P Black Edition. This car is finished in Ibis White and is complemented with a desirable spec with all preventative maintenance work carried out. eBay Advert Ibis White Black Edition 5 Door Mileage – 90k (Increasing...
  14. NIKLDN

    O2 Sensor Error Reading - S3 8V 2019

    Evening all, Complete novice here. My wife’s S3 seems to be hesitating a tad bit recently. From the initial ‘google’ search, we thought it might be spark plugs. My brother in law had one of these diagnostic kits and when he ran this yesterday evening, it came up with the following error/code...
  15. S

    S3 Haldex Issue

    Hello, Last month I bought brand new Audi S3 8Y. Before 3000km mileage I changed oil & filters in the engine at dealership. After 3500km mileage I noticed my rear wheels are not engaging (no traction, TC icon on, slippery on acceleration). I contacted my dealership but they can take my car for...
  16. R

    Fault Code: P304400 - Fuel Pump Short Circuit?

    Hi all. Been looking through the forum but can't find anything about this. I've got a 2018 8V S3 and after doing a scan with an OBDELEVEN, I'm getting error code P304400, which says it's a fuel pump short circuit (doesn'tsay which one). The car seems to loose power every now and then so...
  17. MaxJD

    For Sale Various A3 & S3 8P parts to sell

    I haven’t been on here for a while & having only just sold my S-Line after nearly 11 years I’m now left with a garage full of parts that I won’t ever be using. I’ll try to keep updating this thread with the more bits that I find, (as & when I find them, which may take some time!). Starting off…...
  18. E

    Wanted S3 8P 3 door

    hi all, I’m looking for an S3 8P must be 3 door and ideally in the south east. I’d have either manual or Dsg, pre and post facelift. Really looking for condition and some good history with the car. Thank you.
  19. Rip

    Sold Audi S3 8V Rear Differential 0CQ525010 L (Latest revision, under 10k miles) - £550

    **Just listed on eBay also** **Please WhatsApp/text 07743427201 as I don't get notification emails here** I bought this a couple of years ago to replace the one in my Audi S3 8V but never actually got around to it and now I've sold the car I have no use for it. When I bought it I was told that...
  20. W

    Write off?

    For context someone (at fault) was at a stop sign, and didnt look turning left into the highway, and drove straight into the side of my passenger front. Is this a write off? im so heartbroken.