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by EskimoS3
Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: suspension upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 1431

suspension upgrade

Hi, ive been hoping to get some new 18" wheels for my s3 as a couple are now kerb'd. Then today managed to park next to a red one with 18" wheels from an rs4 on (looked good) however it looked too high on these wheels. on previous cars ive used coilover suspesion to create the correct stance, firmne...
by EskimoS3
Thu May 31, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: noob s3 owner just saying hi
Replies: 5
Views: 2267

thanks very much i was thinking it would probably sensors, they seem to have been ok for the past few days, but ill defo look into it in the future. But for now its driving the long way home :)
by EskimoS3
Tue May 29, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: noob s3 owner just saying hi
Replies: 5
Views: 2267

im really pleased with it, i quite like the slight lag too, having grown up on turbocharged renaults. Has any one got one of thoes forge dump valves which release some air but recirc enough to meet the engine management requirements? Im not sure if i consider these "chav" but apparently you can adju...
by EskimoS3
Mon May 28, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: noob s3 owner just saying hi
Replies: 5
Views: 2267

noob s3 owner just saying hi

Hi there, ive just got a 2001 y reg 210 s3 in silver, i bought it from my dad, lwho had it from new. Ive wanted this car for 6 years, im so chuffed to have it. I have been blown away by it, ive always had jap motors but the s3 makes you feel a million pounds.. Any way, some times when i turn it on t...
by EskimoS3
Tue May 08, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Hi all, im a newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

im really looking forward to getting it, just gotta sell the old car now! but hopefully that wont take too long :lol:
by EskimoS3
Tue May 08, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Hi all, im a newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

personally ive advised him to go for a newer s3, but he really wants a more "coupe sleek" less pracatle car, maybee he is having a mid life crisis? I was wondering if the s3 brakes , suspension etc.. were up for the 260 bhp some of these chips are offering? or do you then have to upgrade everything ...
by EskimoS3
Tue May 08, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
Topic: Hi all, im a newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

Hi all, im a newbie

Hi, just thought id introduce my self, my name is Ollie and im soon to be a proud ( i hope ) s3 owner. I have secured a deal with my dad on his 2001 y reg silver model with full audi history as he is upgrading soon for a new TT. He has had the car from new and ive really liked it the whole time, it ...

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