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by BubbleSnap
Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

I believe I'm looking for: Audi S3, 225PS model, greater than 20000 miles (engine loosened up), Ebony Black, black leather, Bose, 6CD changer, maybe 1 or so years warranty remaining. 9 spoke alloys would be nice. I'm probably going for a dealer rather than a private sale however. Fontains is just do...
by BubbleSnap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:55 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

I decided the S3 was worth it. I'll try a Milltek exhaust if the noise really bugs me. Now, to find one that the right spec!!
by BubbleSnap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:59 am
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

Who indeed... [img]images/graemlins/audiS4black.gif[/img]
Need to make my decision today, the suspense is killing me... [img]images/graemlins/062802beat_prv.gif[/img]
by BubbleSnap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:31 am
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

So I guess it is a known problem but most people aren't bothered by it. [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Ummmmm... I'm so in two minds about this... I love the car otherwise...
by BubbleSnap
Tue Feb 10, 2004 3:24 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

I thought it was just me being picky!
I'll try Milltek and see what they say.
I thought AmD might know but they don't.
by BubbleSnap
Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:57 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

Yes... Its a minor thing on a great car. Its obviously not a mechanical fault, but its just on the threshold of irritating.
Perhaps another drive or two help me ignore it!
by BubbleSnap
Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:24 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Re: Noisy S3

It is consistent on cruising, throttle on, but it is at 3000rpm-ish (in 5th/6th, this is approx 60-80mph, I think). I've heard it on 3 210bhp cars. Its irritating enough on the motorways that I'd like to see if there is a cause/cure before I buy. I do a lot of motorway miles at the moment on the day...
by BubbleSnap
Tue Feb 10, 2004 12:37 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Noisy S3
Replies: 22
Views: 3175

Noisy S3

Hi - I'm new to Audis and have been test driving S3s for the last month or so. Fantastic car , but I've noticed one flaw (for me at least) and I was wondering anyone else has and what they did to cure it (if anything). Basically, if you are crusing at between 60 and 80mph in 5th or 6th, there is qui...

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