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    06-23-2005 04:35 PM #1
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  2. 07-09-2005 07:27 PM #2
    DIY

    INTERIOR

    Changing the Shift Knob (MT only) by jokr02

    DIY - Aluminum Pedals by Pretarion

    Replacing the card holder with a cup holder by RyanA3

    How to Remove Door Panels by xt0rted

    Ultimate Pedals Install by OOOO-A3

    seat removal by krazyboi

    steering wheel removal by terje_77

    INTERIOR ELECTRONICS

    DIY: iPhone-tastic - Dock w/ Light & better iPhone/iPod NAV connection option

    Satellite Tuner install w/ BOSE non-navigation system

    Nice Aftermarket Stereo install by RyanA3

    Hardwire a radar detector by RyanA3

    Installing AWE Boost Gauge by WhyteIncognito

    Replacing the yellow 'PASS AIRBAG OFF' LEDs with red ones by MisterJJ

    Setting up SD cards for optimized use in the RNS-E NAV+ by Grisnjam, OOOO-A3 and others

    iPod Integration with the Dension ice>Linklus by OOOO-A3 and an alternate install by Akrion

    Stealth Valentine One (V1) Concealed Display Hardwire Install (BWW) by yam

    Bluetooth Phone Integration with Concert Head Unit (Mute & Audio) by OOOO-A3

    Adding Power to Center Armrest by yam

    Alternate Power to Center Armrest install by OOOO-A3

    Disconnecting subwoofer by MisterJJ

    Nav+ (RNS-E) and Bluetooth Retrofit: single-DIN to double-DIN conversion by WhyteA3

    Turning the ashtray into an iPod cradle by A32Have

    Auto dimming interior mirror w/compass by ZFXR

    DIY '07 Homelink install write up complete

    Custom Trailer Hitch by OOOO-A3

    Trailer Lighting Wiring Instructions by OOOO-A3

    iPod Integration with the DICE interface by OOOO-A3

    Aftermarket sub in the OE spot by mack73

    Homemade home-link by terje_77


    EXTERIOR

    DIY - Installing Jack Pads by SwiftA4

    Debadging by brando103

    Trim License Plate Backing Mount by MisterJJ

    DIY Black Rings (rear) by Ultimatetaba

    Grill Removal w/out Removing Bumper by irishpride

    Front Bumper Removal by kwanja_a3

    wiper arm/ ecu removal by OOOO-A3

    brushed aluminum grill by mack73

    S3 front end swap br kwanja a3

    rear bumper removal by 0000-A3

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    A3 LED DRL's...to keep them from turning off when turning signal is on

    Bumper Marker Painting

    HID Bulb Installation

    Euro amber tail lights and Blind spot mirrors; DIY heated mirrors by RyanA3 & additional euro tail DIY by 27spots

    Wiring the City Lights in the Bi-Xenon Headlamps by OOOO-A3

    European Taillights with Amber Turn Signals by OOOO-A3

    Clear Sidemarkers Install by OOOO-A3

    Rs6/TTs style LEDs by tiptronic

    25 second bumper lenses removal by krazy boi

    Bumper grill LEDs by tiptronic

    LED Tail Recoding by TPSOLID

    Bixenon Wiring and Coding by melstrom

    UNDER THE HOOD

    Crankcase Breather Supplemental Checkvalve by OOOO-A3

    Home made DSG tool

    Suspension

    Rear Sway Bar Install by BalloFruit


    VAG-COM required:

    Replace lighting switch to enable rear fogs by Dan@HillsideImports

    Updated Rear Fog Switch install and enable by OOOO-A3

    Steering Adjustment

    Adding Trip Computer Functions to the instrument cluster in Non-Convenience Sport A3s by AHA3

    Adjusting the HID Xenon lights when installing lowering springs

    A3 CAN System Long Coding Worksheet & Instructions by OOOO-A3

    Additional VAG-COM coding reference by OOOO-A3

    Footwell lights installation by A4MouseJunior

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) install by OOOO-A3


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    11-24-2008 02:52 PM #3
    Frequently Asked Questions***Read before you ask

    Tire fitment questions,etc..

    Air conditioning issues

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    Modified by irishpride at 5:30 PM 11-25-2008

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