Steve Q
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Make sure the quattro system has been serviced if due. Also check tyres are the same on each axle and tread is the same level. As miss matched tyres or uneven tread wear can damage the quattro system. I'm assuming its auto as such check to see if it's had a service. As the s tronic/dsg gearboxes can fail to change gears if oil is degraded.
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Don't know any in Essex but the main ones for vag cars are Revo, darkside developments & viezu.
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Too true. There's never a cheap fix for an Audi I find. The cars need proper maintenance and proper parts. -
Think it was an extra. So it sounds like your car might not have it. It can be retrofitted but it won't be cheap: https://www.kufatec.com/en/audi/a4/a4-b98w/advanced-key-kessy-for-audi-a4-8w-41455
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The code would leave me to believe there's a leak in the system. Such as in one of the airbags.or pipes.
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Bare in mind if you change the cluster and do t get it coded it'll disable the car as it'll active the immobiliser
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You should just be able to touch the door handle with your key fob in your pocket should unlock it.
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That's great to hear 😊
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Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂
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That's worth noting thanks Steve 🙂 at least I'll know what to get when I upgrade 🙂
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Upgraded turbo will require ban uprated intercooler. If youre doing that then you'll need a remap to get the best out of the new turbo. Upgraded induction kit is a good idea, you could go for a straight through sports exhaust too. With all these mods you'll see a healthy jump in power. But my advice would be to make sure the engine is healthy to start with. Last thing you want to do is blow the motor.
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Hey Craig, my c5 is no longer supported by Audi and you can't get genuine Audi ones anymore. Genuine Audi parts are my go to where possible. My A6 has kyb shocks which are as close to OEM as I could get. I will upgrade them for a proper performance upgraded suspension at some point. As the shocks are ok, but I'm not 100% happy with the ride on the rear now to be honest. Also my old ones were self leveling, you can't get aftermarket self leveling ones which is annoying.
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Truthfully I have no idea what type the garage fitted when they changed my rears. It was closest to OEM they could get (kyb). Is there a way you can tell Steve if it's not mentioned in the description when purchasing?
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You'll notice a whistle noise or even I whine. Bearing in mind a bearing in the turbo can go too.
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Yes please keep me posted. I too discovered I couldn't get genuine shocks anymore so aftermarket it is in my case.
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I didn't know that, its a very good question. You make me wonder whether my stock sports suspension was oil or gas filled 🤔 think I'll have to do some more research.
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Ceramic brakes could be a good but expensive upgrade.
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Fingers crossed for you 🙂
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I'd look for leaks in the turbo pipes, is there a whistle from the turbo? Also some of the blades could have snapped inside the turbo causing the hesitation in acceleration. This happen on my mum's golf MK4 1.9tdi a few years ago. You might need a new turbo.
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That's what I'm hear for. If the timing is out, I believe it's ever so slightly. So you probably could drive it but with care! As I say my wife has driven a Corsa which timing was out slightly band it drive ok. And did no damage to the engine before she changed the chain. I appreciate a Corsa is a lot more basic mechanically than an S3 though.
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No probs at all 🙂
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I work colleague son of mine as an RS6 and has it remapped to 600+ with a remap alone. You could go for a stainless steel exhaust and would recommend powerflow as friends and family have used them and been pleased with them. It depends how far you want to go really.
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Well I've only learned along with way with my c5 and from being an admin on here 😉 not going to lie, I'm rubbish with computers
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I agree with Gareth, this needs returning to the garage. Also both springs should be changed at the same time.
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No probs 🙂
