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I have a 2011 MS3 with 105k miles on it. I got it maybe 3 months ago and had the oil and transmission fluid changed not too long after I got it. I experience this issue with the shifter where sometimes the shifting - particularly from 1st to second gear - feels like butter and other times there...

Looking to upgrade my suspension. For someone not doing track but would like the adjustability of Coilovers. I’m looking for something on the mid to upper price range. I’m not trying to cheap out as I know that will cost me in the long run.

Thank you, I did see the mentioning of turning the ignition - not starting the car - to the accessory a few times on and off to prime it.

Thanks for the reply and suggestion. Car would be warm - let cool down before working on it - but not driving temperature. I’d be driving it to a friend’s place to do the work.

I’m going to replace my HPFP internals and saw it is recommended to pull the fuel relay to start the car till it dies to purge fuel from the pump so it doesn’t spray when disconnecting the lines to remove the HPFP. is this fuse - #5 in the diagram - the correct one to pull...

Thanks, Enki. I had to mess with it a bit as I did too much and couldn’t get the car to go into reverse but got it worked out. I also prefer the car with the stock shift plate and counter weight over the CS short shifter plate and counter weight.

I saw another thread on this - center console blocking shifter - and that guy had the SS with the 4 holes for the throw. I'm assuming CS did a revision as mine that I just bought direct from CS has three holes per row for the throw. I got it installed and A.) the shifter does not sit center in...

This means if one tunes they can always revert to the stock ECU configuration for SMOG testing? If I changed the turbo and got it tuned for that and then reverted to store ECU for testing, would that harm anything, even if it’s only for testing?

Yeah, it would be a total pain swapping out the downpipe. There is a V1 S3 BNR for sale near me. The different versions matter?

If I changed the downpipe and got an E30 tune, could I swap back the OEM downpipe when it came time to SMOG and be able to pass or would I have to have the car retuned to account for the OEM downpipe to be able to smog it?

My 2011 came with a K&N air intake and Cobb cat back exhaust. I was able to pass smog but as I get into mods like changing my HPFP internals I’m thinking of changing the downpipe but I wanted to know: A. Do all aftermarket down pipes that can increase HP come at making the vehicle unable to...

Thanks, I’ll jump on that manual donation option! I haven’t replaced the terminal yet but was able to bend it to get it to clamp a little harder and the horn beep seems to be working consistently now. I’ll see if it continues to work after the terminal replacement. EDIT*** Looks like the semi...

I got this car maybe month-month and a half ago and there is an issue where sometimes the horn will sound when using the key fob to lock the car and other times it will not. While doing some work on my MS3 this weekend I noticed I need to replace the negative battery clamp as doesn't seem to...

I’m not sure what got on there. I bought the car recently and it was like that.

Does anyone know of these is a way to restore this trim piece or is painting it the only way? - other than leaving it as it is.

Maybe I’ve misunderstood but I’ve seen numerous accounts that TS is a known issue. From what I understand it is due to the CV joint angles being different? Regarding the OEM end links are you referring to the rear to go with the white line rear away bar and or OEM for the front sway?

When I put my car in reverse I get this sound. Sometimes I hear it when driving but it’s not constant when going forward. Maybe I take a turn and I hear it quickly but it’s more prominent when reversing. It seems to be coming from the passenger front area...

Thanks. I have the Damond motor mount set that I've yet to install. I'll do those first and look at the rear sway bar and OEM end links

Read a few things about both improve handling and lessening torque steer. I wanted to know if folks installed both of these and if so, what their impressions and if they deem them worth it.

Thanks!