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by holland
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: whats quicker, a chipped old s3 or a new s3
Replies: 6
Views: 2727

i had a new s3 a race going down the east lancs towards manchester, we were rolling doin bout 50ish n he went for it, n he wernt pullin away from me, n we both stoped at lights, then the lights changed n mi car didnt go, there was a big vibrating noise through mi car, mi bloody gear box mount went, ...
by holland
Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: if anyones had a new clutch on there s3, how much
Replies: 12
Views: 3639

yea, i drop it at that
by holland
Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: if anyones had a new clutch on there s3, how much
Replies: 12
Views: 3639

i had a standard fitted last year, and it started going under 12 months
by holland
Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: has any1 herd ov an aluminium fly wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

RE: has any1 herd ov an aluminium fly wheel

a dont know yet, i want it done next saturday, so if u could tell me wot u rekon coz i havnt a clue
by holland
Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: if anyones had a new clutch on there s3, how much
Replies: 12
Views: 3639

its around 265brake
by holland
Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: has any1 herd ov an aluminium fly wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

has any1 herd ov an aluminium fly wheel

this lad who i know, was tellin me the other day, that why im having my clutch changed that i should have an aluminium fly wheel fitted because it will spin up quicker and will cool down quicker, is he talking bull or is there such a thing, and if there is, were do i get 1, and how much am i looking...
by holland
Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Power run day!!
Replies: 17
Views: 5596

RE: Power run day!!

its easier to get the back end around its about it, i dont think it makes a big difference, and i dont think it was worth 500.
by holland
Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Power run day!!
Replies: 17
Views: 5596

RE: Power run day!!

standard s3 is a 80/20 split, n its jus a 2 wheel drive till like you sed aggresive driving, alot of the s3`s get wrote off goin round corners ive found out, because you take the foot off the pedal n it goes back too 2 wheel drive n it aint nice, coz its happend 2 me n i were lucky, cause there were...
by holland
Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: if anyones had a new clutch on there s3, how much
Replies: 12
Views: 3639

if anyones had a new clutch on there s3, how much

my clutch is going on my s3, a was just wondering if u`d had one how much you`ve paid for it, n i dont know whether or not to get an uprated one.
by holland
Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: New s3 buyer....What to look for when buying second hand
Replies: 4
Views: 1948

RE: New s3 buyer....What to look for when buying second hand

ive had ,an s3 for the last 18 month, and over that time, ive spent over 6 thousand quid on it, with things like rear diff goin, clutch, haldex control unit, control arm, gearbox, etc, etc, and when i went buying the car i took a mechanic with me aswell, and they are things that you can`t tell are g...
by holland
Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Newbie with tuning q's.
Replies: 3
Views: 1803

alright pal jus been reading your message, ive had my s3 for the last 18 months, when i bought it, it were already chipped up with revo stage 1, it should put your bhp upabout 60, it would cost u about 500 quid to get it revod, and another 250 for a key to turn on settins from 1-9 but you do not nee...
by holland
Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: s3 playin up
Replies: 2
Views: 1554

my diff went on my car last year and when i got it repaired i had an uprated haldex control unit on, so its 50/50 split, so i wud be surprised if theres something wrong with that after 12months, but u never know. It doesnt matter how much petrol is in it when it happens, it seems to be getin better ...
by holland
Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: clutch
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

clutch

my clutch is on its way out on my s3, ive had the 1 on now for the last 10 months and its started to go already, they didnt give me a garantee on it as they new about it being chipped up, ive been told that theres too much power for the clutch, does anyone recommend any clutches or know were i can g...
by holland
Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: s3 playin up
Replies: 2
Views: 1554

s3 playin up

ive had my s3 for the last 18 month, it had revo tech already fitted on the car, and recentley, after about drivin for about 10 mins it starts to judder like theres a boost leak, but ive had all the engine stripped and nothin found, ive had it on a diagnostics and they said it were my mass airflow c...

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