Recent addition to the garage. 2001 AMK. Also just picked up a mint set of nine spoke alloys and will keep Avus and interchange. Purchased to be fitted: cambelt, water pump, discs/pads/calipers all round. To be done: defuzz alcantara + more
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Scott86
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My first post and here is a pic of my S3 on Bilstein B8's, Eibach springs and Forge Motorsport rear control arms.
I have gained so much insight over the last few years from this forum and I couldn't have got this setup without everyone's helpful threads.
So hello and thank you
I have gained so much insight over the last few years from this forum and I couldn't have got this setup without everyone's helpful threads.
So hello and thank you
Halder Labarrere
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Hi from Brazil.
Here is my 2003 8L 1.8 20v MT 100% stock
Here is my 2003 8L 1.8 20v MT 100% stock
Halder Labarrere
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Anyone got any tips of how to rectify the black plastic boot strip coming away from the rear bumper?
I have taken it off and replaced the velcro tabs to ensure it is fixing down properly but I think the plastic has warped over the years.
Do I have to buy a new or unwarped plastic strip??
I have taken it off and replaced the velcro tabs to ensure it is fixing down properly but I think the plastic has warped over the years.
Do I have to buy a new or unwarped plastic strip??
Is the black plastic trim pulled out of the way of the boot rubber? I'd a problem with mine and even after replacing the velcro on it it still sat up a bit.
I pulled the plastic forward and pushed the rubber on back and it's fine now.
I pulled the plastic forward and pushed the rubber on back and it's fine now.
Thanks, I will have another go at lining it up. I may need to get a replacement from the Audi Tradition site if it's too warped.
Once you have it all lined up put something heavy on it to try take the curve out of it if it's still out of shape
It's a bit better but still has gaps. I think I'm just going to get a replacement strip and cap from the tradition site. Will respray the rear bumper anyhow. Trying to keep/get these cars mint is perpetual agony lol.
Two years later and the ceramic coating is still looking tops.
Thanks Mate did it ourselves there are so many brands out there nowadays. The brand I used was GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum Ultra.
Full decontamination then clay bar followed by two step cut and polish.
I am slightly envious of your car, very clean and I do like them in red.
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Cheers man, i was determined to get a red one when i was looking for an S3, When i got it it was a heap but slowly kept doing bit here and there to get it to where i want it. Just missing my headlights and i'll be pretty happy with the looks i reckon
@ToughlilT what happened to ur headlights you had? Didnt you get a set from EM Tuning in a group buy
I did but just had a number of problems with the TYC housings, broken clip, broken tabs on the rear hatch, had some dirty water seeping in from one of the breathers and had some lacquer peel on the lenses so have been having all the luck with them
Now we have some DEPO housings and are gonna do something a little different, just taking a little while to sort it all out
That's a nightmare mate.
Mine cloud over with condensation all the time so going to wait until the good weather and try sealing them up see if that helps.
Mine cloud over with condensation all the time so going to wait until the good weather and try sealing them up see if that helps.
Heres mine,my first week of S3 ownership and what can i say,****** amazing car,best move i've made in a long time !!
Great interior! I thought mine was in good condition for a 2002 but yours looks new
Wow! What a nice car mate, what’s the wheels spec? And the grilles?
Picked mine up Saturday and joined the vag crew from the JDM scene.
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Some time reader, first time poster. Here's my -97 AGU I've owned a little less than 6 months.
I haven't done much to other to it than daily driving it and making a mental list of stuff I need to look at when the winter in northern Sweden loses it's grip.
It's fairly stock though one/some of the previous owners have:
- Fitted a 3" stainless "sport exhaust" of unknown make/quality.
- Hacked/butchered the air intake box to hell and pretty shoddily fitted a really basic cone filter inside it. This is one of the most hideous "mods" I've ever seen on the entire internet... (S2000 filter is acquired and the box is being deleted come spring)
- Put it on lowered springs of unknown height/brand.
- Face lifted the front/rear lights.
- Deleted the rear wiper.
- Swapped out the OG steering wheel to the three spoke one.
I don't want to do anything crazy to it, just service all the fluids/filters first. Then drive and enjoy it.
And for all of you to enjoy, the mentioned "cold air intake mod".....
I haven't done much to other to it than daily driving it and making a mental list of stuff I need to look at when the winter in northern Sweden loses it's grip.
It's fairly stock though one/some of the previous owners have:
- Fitted a 3" stainless "sport exhaust" of unknown make/quality.
- Hacked/butchered the air intake box to hell and pretty shoddily fitted a really basic cone filter inside it. This is one of the most hideous "mods" I've ever seen on the entire internet... (S2000 filter is acquired and the box is being deleted come spring)
- Put it on lowered springs of unknown height/brand.
- Face lifted the front/rear lights.
- Deleted the rear wiper.
- Swapped out the OG steering wheel to the three spoke one.
I don't want to do anything crazy to it, just service all the fluids/filters first. Then drive and enjoy it.
And for all of you to enjoy, the mentioned "cold air intake mod".....
Saw this on gumtree, looks nice with the plateWow! What a nice car mate, what’s the wheels spec? And the grilles?
Picked mine up Saturday and joined the vag crew from the JDM scene.
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This is my 3rd 8L S3, and this is my second time owning this Goodwood Green car!
Currently minus its roof cloth as it’s away getting recovered. Serviced and new ball joint fitted today.
Currently minus its roof cloth as it’s away getting recovered. Serviced and new ball joint fitted today.
This is my A3, I own it since February. It has been a pain in the *** but I love it.
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