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Makes a bit more sense now Abeer. 22 inch on an S3!

Many thanks Abeer, Am I wrong in interpreting your description, that you have 22? inch wheels on the car? Regards, Gareth.

Hello Neil, Just viewed your second (now hidden) response to my comments. You continue to reign derogatory comments on Cliff, and you ask me not to ‘un-hide’ your latest missive. This ask is an unfair request on my judgement, so sorry not on. I really sympathise with your situation Neil, and I wish you good luck. Regards, Gareth.

Hello Abeer, Cutting into this thread, I begin to think that the wheel alignment alteration may well represent the point of change of this car’s handling, unless that chronology doesn’t stack up. ‘Tyres not changed ..’ What brand of tyres are on each axle? Is the amount of tread even on both tyres on each axle? What tyre pressures are you running, and have these been checked (when cold) against Audi’s recommended pressures? Be aware, the increase in running pressures ( over cold set) will not be insignificant in these high ambient temperatures. Regards, Gareth.

Although Neil’s latest response has currently been hidden, I am of the view that it should be displayed so other members are aware of the reaction we receive when asking members who seek information to simply return with some meaningful answers to a aid the help they ask for. It does seem that despite the request ‘All new members please read…’, there still remains an element of - I will ask a question, but I will choose whether I will acknowledge help given, or indeed answer any questions which might help others to help me. Simply not on! Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Jason, Opinions vary. ‘What exactly do you want me to reply to?’ Answer - Questions raised in the first 3 paragraphs of my post as asked an hour after your original request for help. Answers are more likely to generate the advice you asked for. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Jerry, Common problem across many marques. I’ve used EBay aftermarket ones in the past and they have done what they supposed to do. Consideration;- originals have lasted 9 years, aftermarket are less than 1/10 of the cost, so if they last a year, you are quids in. What’s not to like? Could you please keep the forum updated on what you do, so that other members can benefit from your experience. Regards, Gareth.

Hello again Jason, It is evident that you have revisited the forum on a number of occasions since you joined some 7 hours ago - the last just an hour ago. You say you are going to view the car the day after tomorrow, so do you have any problems which prevent you from responding to questions already asked, and which might help others to help you? Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Jason, Useful information would yield more comments:- e.g mileage, service history, number of owners, last change of owner etc. etc. Could you let us know what ‘homework’ you have already carried out on the car - to minimise the risk of the forum suggesting information seeking that you have already done? How far are you travelling to view the car? ‘… Stage 1 map’… May suggest the car has been driven with a style from ‘enthusiastic’ to ‘thrashed’. Not a good start for an 11 year old luxury car. Regards, Gareth.

Hello James, No harm in seeking some token of goodwill, but I would doubt you will get much out of them. Let’s hope I’m wrong. Kind regards, Gareth.

Many thanks for presenting the overall picture of activities Steve. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome David, Although understanding your frustration, it has been classified as a safety feature, and any attempt to permanently disable it, could be - in any claim situation - compared with not wearing a seat belt. I would proceed with caution on this. Regards, Gareth.

Hello Neil, Would you be kind enough to return to the forum and provide the additional detail enquired about-? Regards, Gareth.

Stormbroadcast - today - with just 2 previous posts, should be deleted?

Hello Steve, All very meaningful and informative. However, on my system, although I can obviously read it, it come up in pink and states ‘Hidden’. Does this mean that members will not see it? Regards, Gareth.