What did you do to your B6 today?

[evo_ski]

How would you feel if I said I never got a CEL (that I didn’t cause myself by unplugging things) in the 5 years I owned my b6?

And in the 5 years I’ve owned my b7 I’ve gotten one once?
Yeah but you are still photographed fixing it on Google maps.... Sooooo.... ;)

[eljay]

I ended my longest distance streak without a CEL...3900 km. The time to beat.
https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcoedmagazine.files.wordpress.com% 2F2015%2F03%2F0-days-since-last-accident.jpg%3Fquality%3D88%26strip%3Dall%26strip% 3Dall&f=1

[:d]

[Spike00513]

How would you feel if I said I never got a CEL (that I didn’t cause myself by unplugging things) in the 5 years I owned my b6?

x2

[Charles.waite]

I'd remind you that two data points don't constitute a trend; incidentally, it doesn't change a lick about the way I feel. Wouldn't even consider the B7 in any analysis.

Code is for evap system, something about a "very small leak".

Haha. Yea just rubbing salt in the wound. My b7 consumes oil @ 1qt/1200miles so it’s hardly the picture of good health.

[Charles.waite]

Yeah but you are still photographed fixing it on Google maps.... Sooooo.... ;)

Hey! Fixing =/= CEL. PREVENTATIVE BRO!

[DownhillA4]

Finally installed my backup camera.... [:d]
https://www.upload.ee/image/7327977/87.jpg


HOW!?

Walked by mine today, twice.

[kabukie]

what @downhillA4 said

Finally installed my backup camera.... [:d]
https://www.upload.ee/image/7327977/87.jpg

WANT.

[GT350RS]

Installed the VLED micro LEDs (6k color range)...Tomorrow Ill adjust them a little. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/bc296940d3ad3ad239d1f6cc0f973de7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/b98b01acca44070f8d7e889be844f15f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/abf6f82494f75e02b04fc745fd750218.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/1c1d394bda9a0a6b3f9d2c5eb87ecc09.jpg

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[Axis]

HOW!?

Walked by mine today, twice.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/ce1adf20bf58a001684e2b193c2147a0.jpg

[Chemmie]

Haha. Yea just rubbing salt in the wound. My b7 consumes oil @ 1qt/1200miles so it’s hardly the picture of good health.

A dear friend of mine has a '13 Golf with the 2.0 TFSI... he changes the filter only, and just lets the oil light tell him to fill 'er up again. [headbang] When I first got my 1.8 it seemed unfathomable that I add 1/2 L of oil every 10,000 km- now I'm thankful it needs only that.

[kabukie]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/ce1adf20bf58a001684e2b193c2147a0.jpg

Too bad the multimedia adapter is $160. Not sure having a backup camera is worth that much to me

[Charles.waite]

A dear friend of mine has a '13 Golf with the 2.0 TFSI... he changes the filter only, and just lets the oil light tell him to fill 'er up again. [headbang] When I first got my 1.8 it seemed unfathomable that I add 1/2 L of oil every 10,000 km- now I'm thankful it needs only that.

Yup. At this point I’ve changed my oil twice when I go to “change my oil” this weekend. Still gotta do it to get the diluted old shit out if there and change the filter. But yea it’s stupid. My b6 didn’t consume anything over the course of a 9k mile interval so you could say I miss that.

I think I’ve got piston ring issues but I’m loathe to open up the engine until I have sufficient “while I’m in there” funds to do a light bottom end build/refresh.

Or maybe just pop in a used Mk6 GolfR engine and call it a day...

[Charles.waite]

Too bad the multimedia adapter is $160. Not sure having a backup camera is worth that much to me

Backup cam is for sure worth that much. Makes it so much easier to park. Once you’ve had one and gotten used to it, it’s VERY hard to go back.

[Biged243]

Yup. At this point I’ve changed my oil twice when I go to “change my oil” this weekend. Still gotta do it to get the diluted old shit out if there and change the filter. But yea it’s stupid. My b6 didn’t consume anything over the course of a 9k mile interval so you could say I miss that.

I think I’ve got piston ring issues but I’m loathe to open up the engine until I have sufficient “while I’m in there” funds to do a light bottom end build/refresh.

Or maybe just pop in a used Mk6 GolfR engine and call it a day...

Got the Mexican ring problem huh? And[:p] on no cels. Lol.

[Charles.waite]

Got the Mexican ring problem huh? And[:p] on no cels. Lol.

Haha.

My I think my CEL is broken. I also had Cam Follower failure which led to cam and pump replacement a few years back and even when everything was shattered in there the car ran fine and no CEL....

[Spike00513]

Got the Mexican ring problem huh? And[:p] on no cels. Lol.

I thought that was just '99.5 MKIV Jetta 2.0L 8V
(piston rings stamped upside down at factory in Mexico, resulting in high oil consumption)

Didn't know it happens to more cars

I think VW offered to rebuild or replace those engines too - not sure if there was a mileage limit on when it "had to be done", unless they "good will" it.

[Lauri0112]

Too bad the multimedia adapter is $160. Not sure having a backup camera is worth that much to me

Totally worth it. :)
Wanted one ever sence I got my rns-e back in december.

[Axis]

Too bad the multimedia adapter is $160. Not sure having a backup camera is worth that much to me

There's also this one :

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/190879658928

A tad cheaper and doesnt seem to require CanH/CanL which leaves me sceptical.

[SendIt360]

Just got some new meat; 245/40/18 Continental Extreme Contact DWS06. Should be perfect for these Colorado winters[:p]

[Biged243]

I thought that was just '99.5 MKIV Jetta 2.0L 8V
(piston rings stamped upside down at factory in Mexico, resulting in high oil consumption)

Didn't know it happens to more cars

I think VW offered to rebuild or replace those engines too - not sure if there was a mileage limit on when it "had to be done", unless they "good will" it.

Yea same thing it got stamped upside down. I am not sure but I wanna say certain 06 2.0 a4's were affected and proving to them is a pain. They typically would replace the engine and no clue what mileage or years they cover or even if they still honor it. I didn't know the 99 2.0 had the same issue. Wouldn't they get it right after the first round. Lol

Charles: I have heard way too many stories like that. That's why I would always tell people about the follower and why it's always a good idea to keep tabs on it.

[Charles.waite]

Yea same thing it got stamped upside down. I am not sure but I wanna say certain 06 2.0 a4's were affected and proving to them is a pain. They typically would replace the engine and no clue what mileage or years they cover or even if they still honor it. I didn't know the 99 2.0 had the same issue. Wouldn't they get it right after the first round. Lol

Charles: I have heard way too many stories like that. That's why I would always tell people about the follower and why it's always a good idea to keep tabs on it.

Yup. The engine only had 54k miles on it when I bought it. I didn’t get a PPI. Sorta my own fault but i was too chubby over the fact it was a 6mt avant Titanium package that mb heart override my head. And the exterior was in excellent condition. Top tip: always get a PPI kids.

Oil burning is fairly endemic in the b7 but the actual replacement program due to manufacturing defects is only applicable to early b8 ea888 2.0t engines. The b7 engines are exempt.

I have no way of knowing if the oil burning is due to abuse from the previous owner or if it’s always been like that since the car was new. Nothing on the carfax and no way to get records from the dealer since it’s kicked around in Oregon before I bought it. Kinda sucks but since I plan on keeping the car pretty much forever (last of the manual avants!) an engine rebuild just counts as ongoing maintenance costs. Plus I can drop in some rods and I’m ready for a s3 k04 or TD05.

[AKO]

Yup. The engine only had 54k miles on it when I bought it. I didn’t get a PPI. Sorta my own fault but i was too chubby over the fact it was a 6mt avant Titanium package that mb heart override my head. And the exterior was in excellent condition. Top tip: always get a PPI kids.

Oil burning is fairly endemic in the b7 but the actual replacement program due to manufacturing defects is only applicable to early b8 ea888 2.0t engines. The b7 engines are exempt.

I have no way of knowing if the oil burning is due to abuse from the previous owner or if it’s always been like that since the car was new. Nothing on the carfax and no way to get records from the dealer since it’s kicked around in Oregon before I bought it. Kinda sucks but since I plan on keeping the car pretty much forever (last of the manual avants!) an engine rebuild just counts as ongoing maintenance costs. Plus I can drop in some rods and I’m ready for a s3 k04 or TD05.

Sadly i dont think a PPI would have saved you even. When i was looking at car's i inquired about a PPI with Achtuning and Audi of Bellevue both said their PPI's did not include inspection of the HPFP/follower.

[Charles.waite]

Huh. I would have insisted since it’s like an extra 15 minutes for them. But yea a standard ppi usually doesn’t involve removing parts like fuel pumps.

I just assumed that since it was a 2008 with all the updated parts it would be cured of the cam failures that affected 2005-2007 cars. It had the updated parts alright but the root problem remained sadly. It is what it is at his point.

[V70R]

Charles- do you have an estimate on how much oil you are consuming per 1,000 miles or so, and oil weight used? It's so hit and miss regarding the oil consumption for ea113 motors, some will consume oil like a 13b and others less than a quart per 5k OCIs. Ea113's have their areas of concern however they do last; highest mileage B6/B7 I have worked on was an '08 Quattro/Tip sedan with 277,000 miles (back in 2013), that came in with a bad cam follower. This was the first one, too, and did not have the revised camshaft if I remember correctly.

[kabukie]

Backup cam is for sure worth that much. Makes it so much easier to park. Once you’ve had one and gotten used to it, it’s VERY hard to go back.

Had one on my last two cars. They are nice.

Dont worry its been added to my wishlist of things...

[Biged243]

I was fortunate, I would only have to put in a quart every 3500 miles so by the 2nd time I would have to it would be time to change the oil. I changed the follower ever other oil change so about 12-14k miles just to be on the safe side and even though the 08 has the revised cam it didn't mean that they were immune to the cam follower crap. I am just glad I didn't have the banjo bolts for the hpfp. I thought a hand full of guys were able to get aoa to replace their engine because of the upside down rings. Maybe because they were still in warranty. Yea Charles you got a gem. If I was you I would go with the 20g. The ko4 is fun though. 277k is a very high mileage especially in 13' must have been maintained very well and a ton of highway miles.

[Charles.waite]

Charles- do you have an estimate on how much oil you are consuming per 1,000 miles or so, and oil weight used? It's so hit and miss regarding the oil consumption for ea113 motors, some will consume oil like a 13b and others less than a quart per 5k OCIs. Ea113's have their areas of concern however they do last; highest mileage B6/B7 I have worked on was an '08 Quattro/Tip sedan with 277,000 miles (back in 2013), that came in with a bad cam follower. This was the first one, too, and did not have the revised camshaft if I remember correctly.

Yup. I monitor it on Fuelly and it’s been nearly bang on 1200miles/quart for the past 20k miles. Plus or minus 50-100 miles. At least it’s consistent.

I tend to run longer intervals anyway, usually ran 8k miles on my b6. And I do about the same on my b7. Mann filters. Rotella T6 5w40 (on the b6 and the b7). I usually top off with Castrol 5w40 just because it’s so easy to find and I can never find Rotella in quarts.

I’ve tried Castrol for the change as well since it’s factory fill and no real difference in consumption. I see no reason to switch from Rotella since it’s treated me very well in the b6.

[Willënskraft]

Yup. I monitor it on Fuelly and it’s been nearly bang on 1200miles/quart for the past 20k miles. Plus or minus 50-100 miles. At least it’s consistent.

I tend to run longer intervals anyway, usually ran 8k miles on my b6. And I do about the same on my b7. Mann filters. Rotella T6 5w40 (on the b6 and the b7). I usually top off with Castrol 5w40 just because it’s so easy to find and I can never find Rotella in quarts.

I’ve tried Castrol for the change as well since it’s factory fill and no real difference in consumption. I see no reason to switch from Rotella since it’s treated me very well in the b6.

Wally World carries them, but not sure if it's stocked over in the west coast.

[Charles.waite]

Wally World carries them, but not sure if it's stocked over in the west coast.

Yea there isn’t one within a 45 minute drive of me and even if I wanted to patronize that hellhole I wouldn’t make a trip just for Rotella.

[Ol Dirty Noodle]

TB, WP, serp, pulleys, idlers, tensioners, AC compressor/orifice tube/drier

[A41.8TB6]

Changes the plastic water neck flanges with the new one Alluminum. PO changes it recently. But somehow theres leak coming from the back of the engine. Pull out the old one theres rtv on it. I hope it fix it for now. Also converting it back to pentosin.

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[pablolizarraga]

Replaced my "vintage" coil packs (circa 2008) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170812/0c0825d6e3367d9c84ed89e02f5d11cb.jpg

No misfires or CEL but after putting abot 120k mi, figured it was time. Smoother idle and acceleration. Hoping it translates to higher MPG's. Was at 13/20 during work driving and 24MPG @ 80mph on long hwy trips.


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[Spike00513]

Replaced my "vintage" coil packs (circa 2008)
No misfires or CEL but after putting abot 120k mi, figured it was time. Smoother idle and acceleration. Hoping it translates to higher MPG's. Was at 13/20 during work driving and 24MPG @ 80mph on long hwy trips.

geez. My dash used to say 25 combined I think, 1.8T.

Wonder if anything should or can be done by now, to help.

such as:
- fuel injector rebuild
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB14zTXLVXXXXXBXVXXq6xXFXXXC/Free-Shipping-100-pcs-Fuel-Injector-Filter-For-BMW-font-b-GMC-b-font-Car-Fuel.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g51/philinspace/BOSCH.jpg

- decarbonizing combustion chamber, such as by installing water injection system

http://www.vintagemodelairplane.com/images/Snippets/SteamClean03.jpg

- gearbox pan, it hooks over the back of the main bellypan, if you still have yours.
Not sure if there's one for the rear diff.

https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/151731858216_/Unterfahrschutz-Getriebeschutz-TIPTRONIC-Clipse-Audi-A6.jpg

- anything else I'm not thinking of, such as replacing worn front wheel bearings, so the car coasts smoother

I haven't looked into additive products, such as Lubro-Moly products like Jectron, G17, BG-44K, etc.

[sebvw]

Started a little rust repair
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[Chemmie]

Started a little rust repair

Ottawa car, I'm surprised that's all there is. Are you going to respray each panel individually or attempt to blend it? The lowers are plastic- is that primer or spot putty on them?

[sebvw]

Ottawa car, I'm surprised that's all there is. Are you going to respray each panel individually or attempt to blend it? The lowers are plastic- is that primer or spot putty on them?

Not too shabby for 265k. Going to paint the doors from the moulding down and am hoping to blend. Might take the fenders off and paint them complete. We'll see how sanding goes tomorrow.

[Chemmie]

Not too shabby for 265k. Going to paint the doors from the moulding down and am hoping to blend. Might take the fenders off and paint them complete. We'll see how sanding goes tomorrow.

All the best to you. I'm curious how blending will turn out as I've never tried to blend 2-stage. My car will need this next year or so.

[sebvw]

All the best to you. I'm curious how blending will turn out as I've never tried to blend 2-stage. My car will need this next year or so.

Let's just say today hasn't gone so well....
This kinda sums things up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170813/254971714e148210fbb79162809f334f.jpg


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[eljay]

Let's just say today hasn't gone so well....
This kinda sums things up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170813/254971714e148210fbb79162809f334f.jpg


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Yeah, that certainly will not buff out. You need a new fender. :(

How are the bottoms of the doors? Did you use some rust converter?

[Moncion]

Let's just say today hasn't gone so well....
This kinda sums things up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170813/254971714e148210fbb79162809f334f.jpg


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time for new fenders

I'm going to be ordering some from extremeparts.ca and getting them sprayed professionally. Should cost me about $800 for a bumper spray, hood line, and both fenders.

[sebvw]

Yeah, that certainly will not buff out. You need a new fender. :(

How are the bottoms of the doors? Did you use some rust converter?


time for new fenders

I'm going to be ordering some from extremeparts.ca and getting them sprayed professionally. Should cost me about $800 for a bumper spray, hood line, and both fenders.

A new fender is definitely in order. The bottoms of the doors are okay, except for maybe the driver front. Thankfully the worst part is covered by the door blade. I used chassis saver and it seems to be holding up pretty good.

I just couldn't justify paying for paintwork/bodywork. I just bought a q5 and I dumped more money into the a4 this past year than it is worth. I already had the paint so I figured it was worth a shot to fix some of the stuff to help me sell the car.

[NiklasStrom]

Just had my key converted to a MK7 key. First one of its kind done to an audi [:D]

Conversion done by Custom-keys.co.uk for anyone wondering [up]

http://i.imgur.com/sIirwZr.jpg

[Willënskraft]

^Cool! A lot of key conversions lately.

[DenverAudiInnie]

Nothing. Can't when I never have the right parts. Who wants an Arctic White USP 6QMT? Thinking about selling it.

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[Spike00513]

Nothing. Can't when I never have the right parts. Who wants an Arctic White USP 6QMT? Thinking about selling it.

good color.

[Moncion]

A new fender is definitely in order. The bottoms of the doors are okay, except for maybe the driver front. Thankfully the worst part is covered by the door blade. I used chassis saver and it seems to be holding up pretty good.

I just couldn't justify paying for paintwork/bodywork. I just bought a q5 and I dumped more money into the a4 this past year than it is worth. I already had the paint so I figured it was worth a shot to fix some of the stuff to help me sell the car.

I feel that on another level. I love my car though and I don't think I could sell it.

I don't even know what I would get as a replacement. Tbh, I will probably just wait until I'm out of university and pick up a B8/B9 a4 allroad.

[Ol Dirty Noodle]

Nothing. Can't when I never have the right parts. Who wants an Arctic White USP 6QMT? Thinking about selling it.

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[emoji1588]..... wait is it an avant???

[VenomGT9]

Selling already? Tsk tsk

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[MNAudi101]

Found a Audi in Chicago, might make the trip and re-join the brother hood

[VenomGT9]

Which one? I'm local if you need some assistance

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[DenverAudiInnie]

Selling already? Tsk tsk

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You know I'm a liar .

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[VenomGT9]

Certainly not a truther

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[Spike00513]

saw this pic of someone jacking it up at the subframe bushing, which I've done many times before

wonder if it's safe
I do it anyway

I'm hoping it should be, because that part simply presses upon the unibody,
and the bushing has a large bolt going through it, to secure it

http://i.imgur.com/jrY0OmY.jpg

[kabukie]

That's what I do. No good way to get a jack stand where it should be and a jack too

saw this pic of someone jacking it up at the subframe bushing, which I've done many times before

wonder if it's safe
I do it anyway

I'm hoping it should be, because that part simply presses upon the unibody,
and the bushing has a large bolt going through it, to secure it

http://i.imgur.com/jrY0OmY.jpg

[Ekke]

http://imgur.com/a/jNEVa
http://imgur.com/a/ObH9u

[Biged243]

I do it that way all the time.

[BARRY]

the subframe location where the bolts are is the designated jack point for the B6/B7

[nsprosty]

Bought plane tickets to go pick it up.


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[All_Euro]

the subframe location where the bolts are is the designated jack point for the B6/B7

This is reassuring... just used them as such today. The pinch rail is bent over in a couple spots on mine too - not all that sturdy for such a heavy car.



Bought plane tickets to go pick it up.


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That’s awesome - picks of the car and trip I hope.

[All_Euro]

Changed out the front diff fluid in my TIP and centre diff fluid afterwards... feels great to have that done, doesn’t seem like PO had ever done it.

[nsprosty]

This is reassuring... just used them as such today. The pinch rail is bent over in a couple spots on mine too - not all that sturdy for such a heavy car.




That’s awesome - picks of the car and trip I hope.

Can't disclose too much yet.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/992af904df355acbc71ca3b2130d92c5.jpg

Still a couple weeks before the plane flight. Pics of the trip will definitely happen.


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[Spike00513]

Operation Unicorn
Classified Top Secret

[nsprosty]

Operation Unicorn
Classified Top Secret

That sounds like a good name for the trip thanks!


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[king84]

Head gaskets and TB change.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/ab5047619f1dc58fa5ce2882978d5303.jpg

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[All_Euro]

Can't disclose too much yet.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/992af904df355acbc71ca3b2130d92c5.jpg

Still a couple weeks before the plane flight. Pics of the trip will definitely happen.


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Two weeks seems like a long time to wait in this case... saw that car the other day - love it. You buying both sets of wheels?

[nsprosty]

Two weeks seems like a long time to wait in this case... saw that car the other day - love it. You buying both sets of wheels?

Yes I need both sets for these Utah winters. Also already sourced some b6 s4 avant recaros to pick up on my way back to Utah. Only 15 minutes off the beaten path. Gonna be tight to get 5 wheels and a full set of recaros plus me in the car. Good thing I'm skinny.


I've waited 4 years to find this car. I can wait a couple more weeks.

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[Pr1ce]

Head gasket job will be completed today. Can't wait to spend my day off l[>_>]

[Tahoe3.0]

pads and rotors all around

found an old thread (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/601251-A-beginners-guide-to-selecting-rotors-written-by-a-begiiner-after-lots-of-research) about Brake Performance out of California and decided to reach out and see if they still honored their audizine member discount, and they did! Was very happy with their customer service, pricing, and shipping. Discount was a bit more than 35% off just for mentioning audizine.

Tried out a DIY garage here in Austin and was also super happy. $25/hour for a bay with a lift and tools or $15 for just a bay w/tools (tools: all the basic stuff, including an air gun) The apartment complex I live at doesn't allow any work to be done in the parking lots so this place was perfect.

[goa]

I need 440 cc to B6 1,8 T K 0 4 386 cc tt 225 260 hp 300 hp?

[Charles.waite]

^ wut?

[VenomGT9]

He made a thread too lol

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[Luxus Panzer]

Yes I need both sets for these Utah winters. Also already sourced some b6 s4 avant recaros to pick up on my way back to Utah. Only 15 minutes off the beaten path. Gonna be tight to get 5 wheels and a full set of recaros plus me in the car. Good thing I'm skinny.


I've waited 4 years to find this car. I can wait a couple more weeks.

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Gonna be tight!

bring a X3 square with you so you can unbolt the PS front seat and leave it on the side of the road for room. Stock B6 A4 seats are a dime a dozen so no big loss.

[nsprosty]

Gonna be tight!

bring a X3 square with you so you can unbolt the PS front seat and leave it on the side of the road for room. Stock B6 A4 seats are a dime a dozen so no big loss.

I'll have a roof box as well that will help.


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[Razgriz227]

Got in a fender bender yesterday, while stopped at a red light cause people are dumb. [emoji17]


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[G.AUDI]

He needs 440 cc to B6 1,8 T K 0 4 386 cc tt 225 260 hp 300 hp.


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[DownhillA4]

Can't disclose too much yet.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/992af904df355acbc71ca3b2130d92c5.jpg

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So what did you end up getting it for?

I was in the discussion of buying that Avant above even with the 175k high miles on it until speaking with the 2nd owner of the vehicle and finding out what he sold it for to the guy who is the current third owner. Now selling it too you, nprosty. Goodluck.

[G.AUDI]

Wow talk about being late to the party. Lmao. But yeah he still needs all of that.

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[nsprosty]

So what did you end up getting it for?

I was in the discussion of buying that Avant above even with the 175k high miles on it until speaking with the 2nd owner of the vehicle and finding out what he sold it for to the guy who is the current third owner. Now selling it too you, nprosty. Goodluck.

I'm paying 9,500$ with both sets of wheels. I have been looking for an arctic white USP avant 1.8t 6mt quattro for 4 years now. I couldn't pass it up.

The high miles are not a problem to me (other plans, cue 2.7 swap comments) and the recent maintenance that showed up on the car fax gave me a lot of feel goods on top of that. It will be a garage queen because I have a daily driver so I'm not worried about the engine lasting for quite a few years.

The fact it's bagged already helped justify the higher price because I don't have to buy the kit and do the work.

Not sure if I want to ask what he bought it for though.


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[G.AUDI]

Oil change, filter change - oil, air and cabin... Btw, I just noticed that the cabin filter cover does not completely cover the filter..... Anyone know why? Sorry I know it's a dumb question but would still like to know.

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[Spike00513]

Oil change, filter change - oil, air and cabin... Btw, I just noticed that the cabin filter cover does not completely cover the filter..... Anyone know why? Sorry I know it's a dumb question but would still like to know.

Not sure what you mean. Did you re-install the cover correctly? I don't remember mine leaving the filter exposed/showing.
I installed a Mann FreciousPlus cabin filter, per itsmatt33's recommendation.

[kabukie]

Got in a fender bender yesterday, while stopped at a red light cause people are dumb. [emoji17]


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Same same but different?? A bum decided to run across the street into my car. [:|]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/36467225122_77419ec2e6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xyu4wJ)

[Charles.waite]

Jesus!

[G.AUDI]

Not sure what you mean. Did you re-install the cover correctly? I don't remember mine leaving the filter exposed/showing.
I installed a Mann FreciousPlus cabin filter, per itsmatt33's recommendation.No the cover is about half of the filter itself. I thought I was installing incorrectly as well until I layed the cover on top and saw the difference.

Once installed, I can reach my hand behind the cover and feel the cabin filter.. Do I have the wrong cover?

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[G.AUDI]

Same same but different?? A bum decided to run across the street into my car. [:|]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/36467225122_77419ec2e6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xyu4wJ)Sue him for damages!!

On a serious note, sorry to see that... [emoji20]

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[kabukie]

Sue him for damages!!

On a serious note, sorry to see that... [emoji20]

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California is a pedestrian right of way state. Cops said with the circumstances I was technically in the wrong.
Hopefully the fact that hes a bum will help out my case and I wont have to worry about any civil suits.

[FU IVI BLES]

My oil pressure scare justified getting a gauge... and added AFR while I was at it [emoji16]

***However, not sure how to wire up the analog output wire harness for AFR. Any help is appreciated!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/469f46f7c042400d825b3bcd95bf8a20.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/976b0dd3c243d3221fbaa4cd695930c5.jpg
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[Spike00513]

My oil pressure scare justified getting a gauge... and added AFR while I was at it [emoji16]

I too want more gauges for pressure and temperature (who doesn't?). Every car should have it, and Audi shouldn't have done away with them.

But why not get a VFIZ instead? It integrates with the cluster.
You already got a nice-looking P3 instead of a vent pod. May as well do a similar look with VFIZ, no?

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HsucifZTvao/maxresdefault.jpg

[FU IVI BLES]

I too want more gauges for pressure and temperature (who doesn't?). Every car should have it, and Audi shouldn't have done away with them.

But why not get a VFIZ instead? It integrates with the cluster.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HsucifZTvao/maxresdefault.jpg

Honestly I never knew of that, but I like the gauge look. The P3 gauge can do a lot too, I just don't like having to switch between values.


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[Spike00513]

Same same but different?? A bum decided to run across the street into my car. [:|]

Well since your location says CA, I heard CA is what's called a 'No Fault State', meaning that extra taxes are paid to set aside a pool of money, that the state can use to pay out for accidents, if people don't have insurance. I don't know if that's true.

A windshield is "only" $200-$500. Not sure which is the best glass to opt for, and who to have install it. Not only where they do the job, but if they use high-quality sealant.
After 10 years, mine needs replacement anyway, from all the tiny chips that make it hard to see through when the sun hits it.
Maybe I'll even tint it as well.

I'm scared that if I ask a tech to install it in the summer in sunny heat, they might not take their time to do a good job in that miserable environment (I don't blame them), versus waiting until winter when it's cooler outside.

But that's Safelite. They come in a truck. Or do they have a garage too?
What about if Audi dealerships do it; maybe they do it at the actual dealership?

Wonder if your insurance will cover it.

Is it just me or is that a carbon fiber hood?

Dashcam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5Q6xuEcGk


Honestly I never knew of that, but I like the gauge look. The P3 gauge can do a lot too, I just don't like having to switch between values.

True. Looks like you can watch the gauge bar in real time, versus squinting trying to make out/read digits on the cluster.

I've heard it mentioned before, that the low oil pressure warning on these cars isn't triggered until it's scary low.
I wonder if this value can be changed in the ECU or something, to set it higher, to come on earlier warning you if there's a problem.
But I don't know if this will constantly trigger it on start-up, when oil pressure might still be lower.


California is a pedestrian right of way state. Cops said with the circumstances I was technically in the wrong.
Hopefully the fact that hes a bum will help out my case and I wont have to worry about any civil suits.

Oh.
One started crossing the road ahead of me in the middle of busy fast traffic (no crosswalk, J-walking) but luckily I saw him in time to slow down.


No the cover is about half of the filter itself. I thought I was installing incorrectly as well until I layed the cover on top and saw the difference.

Once installed, I can reach my hand behind the cover and feel the cabin filter.. Do I have the wrong cover?

I see. Well what if there is only one cover part number?
Maybe it's just there to shield the top from any water raining down from above, that could enter throw the windshield bottom cowling.
Which it also pulls air from, through the vents.

Some people died from that, when there was an exhaust leak.

http://jalopnik.com/ford-fiesta-st-mods-gone-wrong-blamed-for-two-mysteriou-1793498064

[kabukie]

Got one installed first thing this morning for $140 out the door. The new one is super clear. I guess I just got used to the pitted foggy one I had.

Yes its a eurogear boser style CF hood.

Total for windshield and a full set of power mirrors Im less than my deductible anyways

Circumstances for the pedestrian to be at fault in CA is slim. Even with some jaywalking the driver can be held at fault.


Well since your location says CA, I heard CA is what's called a 'No Fault State', meaning that extra taxes are paid to set aside a pool of money, that the state can use to pay out for accidents, if people don't have insurance. I don't know if that's true.

A windshield is "only" $200-$500. Not sure which is the best glass to opt for, and who to have install it. Not only where they do the job, but if they use high-quality sealant.
After 10 years, mine needs replacement anyway, from all the tiny chips that make it hard to see through when the sun hits it.
Maybe I'll even tint it as well.

I'm scared that if I ask a tech to install it in the summer in sunny heat, they might not take their time to do a good job in that miserable environment (I don't blame them), versus waiting until winter when it's cooler outside.

But that's Safelite. They come in a truck. Or do they have a garage too?
What about if Audi dealerships do it; maybe they do it at the actual dealership?

Wonder if your insurance will cover it.

Is it just me or is that a carbon fiber hood?

Dashcam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5Q6xuEcGk

Oh.
One started crossing the road ahead of me in the middle of busy fast traffic (no crosswalk, J-walking) but luckily I saw him in time to slow down.

[Spike00513]

Got one installed first thing this morning for $140 out the door. The new one is super clear. I guess I just got used to the pitted foggy one I had.

Yes its a eurogear boser style CF hood.

Total for windshield and a full set of power mirrors Im less than my deductible anyways

Circumstances for the pedestrian to be at fault in CA is slim. Even with some jaywalking the driver can be held at fault.

Which one? I heard Sekurit St. Gobain is OEM glass maker and that alternative aftermarket ones like PPG can squeak and/or be distorted

$140 seems not bad.

[MetalMan]

I've been running a dash cam on my B5 for probably 2 years now. Have had 2 brand new ones sitting on my desk for a few months, to put in my B6 and wife's Jeep... need to get on that.

Do you have a dash cam kabukie?

[old guy]

Which one? I heard Sekurit St. Gobain is OEM glass maker and that alternative aftermarket ones like PPG can squeak and/or be distorted

$140 seems not bad.

I have had two Sekurits and one PPG. Sekurit = OEM quality. PPG = throw a brick through it and get another Sekurit.

[kabukie]

Do you have a dash cam kabukie?

Nope. Been considering one with all the horror stories I've been hearing

[kabukie]

Which one? I heard Sekurit St. Gobain is OEM glass maker and that alternative aftermarket ones like PPG can squeak and/or be distorted
$140 seems not bad.

This?
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36637437145_ef31d7dfef_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XPwrCM)

[BARRY]

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damn bro...you planning to take flight soon? i personally run an UltraGauge which outputs all the engine parameters i need.

http://ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/Design_Files/images/Windshield_Mount_Installed.jpg

[Spike00513]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36637437145_ef31d7dfef_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XPwrCM)

http://en.tjuda.com/uploads/allimg/100119/1_100119220336_1.jpg
http://shops.car1.hk/shop_images/2011/20110223-shop-516_02.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/plti5zdtz/YBS_LOGO.jpg

[kabukie]

XYG is Chinese.

A complaint: Clicky (https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/bum-windshield-replacement-xyg-glass-part-ppg-47761/)

'Solar' may imply special tint and heat-rejection built into it, maybe in the laminate.
"Laminated glass is made up of two pieces of glass, with a thin layer of vinyl between them"

All windshields are laminate, to break in a safe way if you're in a crash.
Yea I saw that one too after uploading the picture.
His looked more like shitty glass/install?? All the edges on mine look pretty good

[FU IVI BLES]

damn bro...you planning to take flight soon? i personally run an UltraGauge which outputs all the engine parameters i need.

http://ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/Design_Files/images/Windshield_Mount_Installed.jpg

Give me wings and I probably could with the pag parts kit! But I like the oem look/color. I would have considered the VFIZ had I known about it, but would still have had to get an afr gauge.


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[Razgriz227]

Same same but different?? A bum decided to run across the street into my car. [:|]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/36467225122_77419ec2e6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xyu4wJ)

Ouch. Sorry man. Im just waiting on the adjuster. Good thing is this is basically gonna pay for my respray cause I wanted to get a usp or sportech rep anyway.

The shop I was gonna use quoted me $2200 just as a preliminary and he's on the cheap side. I'm just worried they might total it cause it's a 2002. Idk how this shit works.

Best part of the story of course is nobody was seriously hurt.

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[kabukie]

Ouch. Sorry man. Im just waiting on the adjuster. Good thing is this is basically gonna pay for my respray cause I wanted to get a usp or sportech rep anyway.

The shop I was gonna use quoted me $2200 just as a preliminary and he's on the cheap side. I'm just worried they might total it cause it's a 2002. Idk how this shit works.

Just tell them it'll buff right out? [>_<]

[All_Euro]

Pulled out a swamped SAI pump today and decided to change the air filter while I was at it...

http://i.imgur.com/utmTmYh.jpg

[kabukie]

B7 key upgrade! A huge thanks to @MetalMan for getting me coded and programmed
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4357/35868473503_0094dc55b7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WDziwX)

[Ol Dirty Noodle]

H9 fogs

[egovreau]

Pulled out a swamped SAI pump today and decided to change the air filter while I was at it...

http://i.imgur.com/utmTmYh.jpgSwamped, as in full of water?

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[All_Euro]

Swamped, as in full of water?

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Ya, I was looking into an SAI code and pulled the hose on the pump that goes to the Combi Valve... dirty ol’ water poured out. Pulled the pump and dumped some more out... the pump is currently in the trash bin.

[All_Euro]

B7 key upgrade! A huge thanks to @MetalMan for getting me coded and programmed...

Awesome - I’ve got one B7 FOB up and running so far... such a nice upgrade [up]

[egovreau]

Ya, I was looking into an SAI code and pulled the hose on the pump that goes to the Combi Valve... dirty ol’ water poured out. Pulled the pump and dumped some more out... the pump is currently in the trash bin.Your combi valve is toast as well.

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[All_Euro]

Your combi valve is toast as well.

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I was thinking the Combi was stuck open because of the water but I couldn’t blow through the hose when the car was off. I think the valve is toast too but didn’t look into it any further today.

[Spike00513]

Awesome - I’ve got one B7 FOB up and running so far... such a nice upgrade [up]

True. The PANIC button broke/fell off on mine in my pocket and I lost it, after some time.

Did you match them to the car in VCDS? I tried doing this with my two stock fobs
A. to make sure they're in the system
B. to restore fob functions after disconnecting battery
and I'm not sure if it worked.


Your combi valve is toast as well.

Not too well-versed in combi valves. Wonder if this is something to be entirely replaced ($$?)
or if it can be serviced

I know being an exhaust-related part, there is probably carbon soot built up inside of it.
But IDK if cleaning that out (how?) would restore functionality.

[old guy]

Not too well-versed in combi valves. Wonder if this is something to be entirely replaced ($$?)
or if it can be serviced

I know being an exhaust-related part, there is probably carbon soot built up inside of it.
But IDK if cleaning that out (how?) would restore functionality.

It really isn't serviceable. It has a metal diaphragm to handle the heat. Once it goes bad replacement is the only option.

[egovreau]

Not too well-versed in combi valves. Wonder if this is something to be entirely replaced ($$?)
or if it can be serviced

I know being an exhaust-related part, there is probably carbon soot built up inside of it.
But IDK if cleaning that out (how?) would restore functionality.

You might be able to clean it, unless the valve and/or vacuum diaphragm has failed in any way. I just replaced mine. It didn't come as a complete unit, just the valve was replaced. The body that attaches to the head was re-used. It also wasn't cheap, so you might try cleaning it. I know mine was very crapped up and chose not to bother with it.

If you haven't put a new pump on, you might just try deleting the SAI system. USP motorsports sells a kit that includes the block-off plate and a resistor that, I believe, gets plugged in to the pump connector to simulate the existence of the pump.

[old guy]

If you haven't put a new pump on, you might just try deleting the SAI system. USP motorsports sells a kit that includes the block-off plate and a resistor that, I believe, gets plugged in to the pump connector to simulate the existence of the pump.

Be aware that the resistor will only prevent you from getting a DTC for a failed pump. You will still get a DTC for incorrect flow unless you have it written out by a tuner.

[Spike00513]

You might be able to clean it, unless the valve and/or vacuum diaphragm has failed in any way. I just replaced mine. It didn't come as a complete unit, just the valve was replaced. The body that attaches to the head was re-used. It also wasn't cheap, so you might try cleaning it. I know mine was very crapped up and chose not to bother with it.

If you haven't put a new pump on, you might just try deleting the SAI system. USP motorsports sells a kit that includes the block-off plate and a resistor that, I believe, gets plugged in to the pump connector to simulate the existence of the pump.

Thanks. Didn't know that.
Have always heard the topic of SAI deletion, but was scared it might force me early into having to make the expensive decision of which tune to get ($350-500+) to code it out.
Not something I'm trying to do just yet, as I'm not sure my plans for the car.
Supporting mods would add cost.

Unless this is something that can be learned to code out, browsing tune files on nefmoto, etc. - if one goes the extra mile to avoid the resistor.
Not sure if that will still set readiness or how it works.

[egovreau]

Be aware that the resistor will only prevent you from getting a DTC for a failed pump. You will still get a DTC for incorrect flow unless you have it written out by a tuner.Just out of curiosity, how is flow measured on the SAI system? I don't know of any sensors in the system. I assumed that the system assumes proper flow if it thinks everything is working.

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[old guy]

Just out of curiosity, how is flow measured on the SAI system? I don't know of any sensors in the system. I assumed that the system assumes proper flow if it thinks everything is working.



The ECM utilizes the front wideband O2 sensor to determine the correct flow. On a cold start the fueling is in an open loop condition. The combi valve opens and the SAI pump adds additional air. At the same time the CCA advances the intake cam the full 22°. The ignition timing goes to around 5° ATDC. This pushes some of the fuel ignition further downstream and the final burn occurs in the front section of the cat. This gets the cat quickly up to temperature. Then somewhere around 60 seconds the pump cuts off, the combi valve closes and the ECM goes into a closed loop condition.

Here's where the incorrect flow can get triggered. Approximately 45 seconds after the SAI cycle completes the ECM performs a self-check on the system. It again opens the combi valve and turns on the pump for about 5 seconds. At this point since it is now in a closed loop condition it expects to see a radical change in the A/F ratio from the increased air being injected into the exhaust stream. If it doesn't see this change for two cold starts in a row it will give you a P0411 Secondary Air Injection Incorrect Flow Detected DTC and also turn on the CEL.

[egovreau]

Okay. That makes sense.

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[All_Euro]

True. The PANIC button broke/fell off on mine in my pocket and I lost it, after some time.

Did you match them to the car in VCDS? I tried doing this with my two stock fobs
A. to make sure they're in the system
B. to restore fob functions after disconnecting battery
and I'm not sure if it worked.



Not too well-versed in combi valves. Wonder if this is something to be entirely replaced ($$?)
or if it can be serviced

I know being an exhaust-related part, there is probably carbon soot built up inside of it.
But IDK if cleaning that out (how?) would restore functionality.

Ya, I matched the immobilizer to the cluster and then programmed the FOB with VCDS. It will either work or it won’t... if it yours aren’t working properly, maybe a step was missed?

I actually have a couple spare Combi Valves but I don’t have CAT’s in either of my 1.8T’s so there’s no point in installing one of the spares.




The ECM utilizes the front wideband O2 sensor to determine the correct flow. On a cold start the fueling is in an open loop condition. The combi valve opens and the SAI pump adds additional air. At the same time the CCA advances the intake cam the full 22°. The ignition timing goes to around 5° ATDC. This pushes some of the fuel ignition further downstream and the final burn occurs in the front section of the cat. This gets the cat quickly up to temperature. Then somewhere around 60 seconds the pump cuts off, the combi valve closes and the ECM goes into a closed loop condition.

Here's where the incorrect flow can get triggered. Approximately 45 seconds after the SAI cycle completes the ECM performs a self-check on the system. It again opens the combi valve and turns on the pump for about 5 seconds. At this point since it is now in a closed loop condition it expects to see a radical change in the A/F ratio from the increased air being injected into the exhaust stream. If it doesn't see this change for two cold starts in a row it will give you a P0411 Secondary Air Injection Incorrect Flow Detected DTC and also turn on the CEL.

Thanks for the breakdown of the SAI cycle... I know how it works but didn’t know some of the finer details [up]

I’m still going through some maintenance things that the PO had neglected... found the SAI pump was full of water.

[All_Euro]

Changed the front and centre diff fluids a few days ago but since the front diff doesn’t have a drain plug I serviced that one again...

http://i.imgur.com/CY4Extf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UvvzKvk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NtrbmMv.jpg

[Spike00513]

^that CV boot looks dry.

Hopefully it's OK to use Fuchs Titan SintoFluid SAE75w80 (normally a gearbox fluid), because the front diff is just an hypoid gear open diff, so maybe it would be fine with something like Motul Gear 300 (75w90, thicker), IDK. Since it's not shared used by synchros if it were manual.

pic of how combi valve looks:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/9df57e9beedfba59e1cd162d6c8cd8fb.jpg

[All_Euro]

^that CV boot looks dry.

Hopefully it's OK to use Fuchs Titan SintoFluid SAE75w80 (normally a gearbox fluid), because the front diff is just an hypoid gear open diff, so maybe it would be fine with something like Motul Gear 300 (75w90, thicker), IDK. Since it's not shared used by synchros if it were manual.

pic of how combi valve looks...


I have Gear 300 in the rear diff but opted for a slightly lighter weight up front for cold weather startups/operation during the winter here. 75w80 in the centre diff too.

It’s pretty dusty in my neighbourhood from new home construction so I think that’s what you’re seeing on the CV Boot... worth keeping an eye on though.

My Combi Valve is still on the block but it’s not quite as clean as that one... actually, neither are the two spare's I have.

[Spike00513]

I have Gear 300 in the rear diff but opted for a slightly lighter weight up front for cold weather startups/operation during the winter here. 75w80 in the centre diff too.

It’s pretty dusty in my neighbourhood from new home construction so I think that’s what you’re seeing on the CV Boot... worth keeping an eye on though.

My Combi Valve is still on the block but it’s not quite as clean as that one... actually, neither are the two spare's I have.

I don't get it. I thought people make that preference on manuals, because Gear 300 can have notchy shift feel on cold starts. Because it uses synchros.
Otherwise, manual uses the same fluid (3.5L?) for everything. It's just the shifting that people complain about.

Whereas yours is automatic.
The rear diff may work the same way as the front diff, as both are 'open diff' hypoid gear.

http://www.oemepc.com/files/img/Bilder/153/153525300.png
https://www.amcarparts.co.uk/water.php?make=audi&img=102362&type=part_number
https://autopartmaster.com/imgbank/cat/vw1/img.asp@mdl=258&unit=8E00D9BF
https://jhmotorsports.com/products/pictures/centerdiff/JHM_Center_Diff_Identification_Chart.jpg

Clicky (https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc38.shtml)

[All_Euro]

I don't get it. I thought people make that preference on manuals, because Gear 300 can have notchy shift feel on cold starts. Because it uses synchros.
Otherwise, manual uses the same fluid (3.5L?) for everything. It's just the shifting that people complain about.

Whereas yours is automatic.
The rear diff may work the same way as the front diff, as both are 'open diff' hypoid gear...

I think you’re right about the usual preference but consider that a lighter oil will simply move better than a heavier oil in cold weather... so the gear will lubricate more quickly.

Same reason you might run a lighter engine oil - to get cold weather lubrication happening as quickly as possible regardless of weather it's felt it or not.

If 75w80 turns out to be ill-suited to the task I’ll just change it out.

[GT350RS]

Tried to drive it a little...hearing a thunk when I hit road undulations, but I think its the under tray....After it gave me that little electronic scare today I'm jiat going to stop driving it until the deep winter sets in. Buying an S2000 later this week to enjoy the last bits of summer with.

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[pablolizarraga]

Changed the front and centre diff fluids a few days ago but since the front diff doesn’t have a drain plug I serviced that one again...

http://i.imgur.com/CY4Extf.jpg


Replaced passenger cv axle as preventive maintenance given that both boots on my OEM axle had torn many months ago.

I also finally did my rear differential fluid as well. However, the front differential fill bolt would not budge! I shot it w/ WD-40 and used a heavy duty impact wrench and nothing! I wasn't sure if it wasn't meant to be removed but now I see it can be. I'll give it another shot next time.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/46a83afc8dd9f03432606c69b87ff135.jpg

Also tried the new way to jack car up. Think eljay had posted a pic. Worked like a charm.
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[Spike00513]

However, the front differential fill bolt would not budge! I shot it w/ WD-40 and used a heavy duty impact wrench and nothing! I wasn't sure if it wasn't meant to be removed but now I see it can be. I'll give it another shot next time.

Started with the usuals. Heat, AeroKroil, hammer, etc. - didn't work. Cut a groove into it with a dremel, to try twisting it open with a flathead screwdriver. Also didn't work.

Ended up hammering in an oversized torx bit, which broke it loose. I forget if I used any helper tools, such as twisting the bolt-head with channellocks, to try and make it easier on the torx. The bit was strong enough to survive without getting mangled. This broke it loose.

See that red mark? Not sure if that's indicative of red loctite used at the factory, in accordance with Audi's "Lifetime fill" policy.
Might've stripped the allen. It's only a Craftsman, so it probably doesn't fit as well as more expensive tools like Snap-On.

[NYDCB]

Traded it in for a B8!

[All_Euro]

Replaced passenger cv axle as preventive maintenance given that both boots on my OEM axle had torn many months ago.

I also finally did my rear differential fluid as well. However, the front differential fill bolt would not budge! I shot it w/ WD-40 and used a heavy duty impact wrench and nothing! I wasn't sure if it wasn't meant to be removed but now I see it can be. I'll give it another shot next time....

Mine was a little on the “snug” side too but a breaker bar made short work of it.

[eljay]

Also tried the new way to jack car up. Think eljay had posted a pic. Worked like a charm.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/c1ed4109903f6197251fa3e304843e9e.jpg

[up] I'm glad it worked well for you.

[Axis]

Traded it in for a B8!

If pre 2013. Cam chain/cam chain tensionner. Make sure thy're the revised version.

[NYDCB]

If pre 2013. Cam chain/cam chain tensionner. Make sure thy're the revised version.

^So I've learned! It's a 2010.

[Axis]

^So I've learned! It's a 2010.

Might receive a nice complete S4 interior in black/black alcantara if all goes well at the auction if you're interested :P

[MNAudi101]

Not today but tomorrow I will be going to look at a A4 that popped up, hopefully everything works out and I can drive away in it with everyone happy. I have some bad news though.....Its a B7....S-Line...Ti package. It ended up at the dealer I bought my GTI from so hopefully they can help me out and I can trade it in for the Audi

[All_Euro]

Picked up & installed a new to me OEM 18mm rear sway bar.

16mm top - 18mm bottom
http://i.imgur.com/vwULRaW.jpg

[pablolizarraga]

So after further research into differentials...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170823/a46315e3f26929bfdc1138406602986e.jpg
I had previously assumed it was leaky valve covers. But the pattern of leaking matched the many pics of failed output shaft seals.

Opened fill plug and not even a drip. Opened drain plug and this is all that came out.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170823/82a2491d52579483acf95face7f5395c.jpg

Needless to say, after almost a quart of Royal Purple, car is smooth and the noises and jerky shifts I attributed to the auto trans on its way out seem to have been remedied.


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[VenomGT9]

MN, did you end up buying that B7? Haven't seen many Ti specs in this area so good for pouncing when you have the chance

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[MNAudi101]

MN, did you end up buying that B7? Haven't seen many Ti specs in this area so good for pouncing when you have the chance

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The Ti was actually traded in my local home town Ford dealer, went in drove it, felt amazing, low miles, everything done to it. had a great service history. Car came from California not seeing a winter. and Amazing price....one catch to why I cant get it. They would only offer 6k for my VW which I owe 11K left so then that extra 5k would go onto the B7 making it around 11-12k and they only value it at 7700 so they said they wouldnt find a Bank that would do that for a 10 year old car. I am trying to sell the GTI out right for 10K quick so I can get into the Audi so we will see what happens.


I F***ing hate it because I absolutely loved it Red 6speed Nav TI almost new tires, not a single dent or ding and a crap done in services.
The seats did not even have a wrinkle in it

[Charles.waite]

That blows. I’m not too proud to admit I rolled in a couple grand of debt when I traded my old b7 tiptronic avant (super base model spec) in for the Ti 6mt avant I have now. Almost done paying it off. I chose 6year financing because the interest rate my bank gave me was so damn low the difference in interest really wasn’t that much and I wanted the lower payment so I could have some flexibility paying it off.

Looking back I’m not entirely certain it was responsible to do what I did but no ragrets. I love my b7...

[MNAudi101]

That blows. I’m not too proud to admit I rolled in a couple grand of debt when I traded my old b7 tiptronic avant (super base model spec) in for the Ti 6mt avant I have now. Almost done paying it off. I chose 6year financing because the interest rate my bank gave me was so damn low the difference in interest really wasn’t that much and I wanted the lower payment so I could have some flexibility paying it off.

Looking back I’m not entirely certain it was responsible to do what I did but no ragrets. I love my b7...

oh I would so do it if I could and eat some of the money. If they could make it work I would be in it already as it was everything I wanted and more

[Spike00513]

found out that the car body torsional rigidity is 22,000 Nm/deg
Audi R8 is 40,000
[:|]

[5ktq]

[up] I'm glad it worked well for you.

Is that picture a B5? My 1.8T B6 has cast brackets integrated into the trans mount support / cross member. Are V6 set up like the older cars or something?!

https://i.imgur.com/jrY0OmY.jpg

Our B5 or C5 had those stamped triangle plates though.. I liked them better.

[All_Euro]

...Also tried the new way to jack car up. Think eljay had posted a pic. Worked like a charm.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/c1ed4109903f6197251fa3e304843e9e.jpg


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Is that picture a B5? My 1.8T B6 has cast brackets integrated into the trans mount support / cross member. Are V6 set up like the older cars or something?!

https://i.imgur.com/jrY0OmY.jpg

Our B5 or C5 had those stamped triangle plates though.. I liked them better.


My 04’ B6 1.8T TIP has the same metal plate as the top pic...

[5ktq]

That's interesting. Mine is 5 spd, so maybe that's the difference. Since the crossmember has the cutout for two downpipes, I figured that config was used on everything.

[pablolizarraga]

My 04’ B6 1.8T TIP has the same metal plate as the top pic...

My car is a 2005 (B6) "3.oh! it goes a lot faster when I maintain it" with 01V that is running great now that the transfer case/ctr. diff has fluid in it.
I do have to use the woodblock, previously used between jack and center subframe, now to roll one wheel on top in order to get just enough clearance for the jack to reach that new jack point. The nub fits perfect into the jack and it's a solid spot.


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[All_Euro]

That's interesting. Mine is 5 spd, so maybe that's the difference. Since the crossmember has the cutout for two downpipes, I figured that config was used on everything.

That is interesting... the cast piece looks a lot beefier and like it would stabilize the front end better than the stamped piece. I’ve never seen one though so I can’t really compare.



My car is a 2005 (B6) "3.oh! it goes a lot faster when I maintain it" with 01V that is running great now that the transfer case/ctr. diff has fluid in it.
I do have to use the woodblock, previously used between jack and center subframe, now to roll one wheel on top in order to get just enough clearance for the jack to reach that new jack point. The nub fits perfect into the jack and it's a solid spot.


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Ya, that’s crazy that you were almost out of fluid - hopefully you weren’t driving like that for too long. Did you find/fix the leak?

[Spike00513]

Manuals use the cast aluminum rear crossmember, because on the B6 they mount in the middle with one center mount.
The bow shape is to accommodate one exhaust downpipe (1.8T), or two, from a V engine
FWD gearboxes have an additional brace on it at the back; a metal bar, that otherwise would get in the way of an AWD gearbox.

Automatic uses a different subframe, that has ears welded onto the sides, to hold two side mounts.

http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/mountlocation.jpg

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/533459_x800.jpg

Looks like Jet Jockey modified his to fit solid subframe "bushing" inserts:

http://forums.quattroworld.com/a4b6/threads/802.phtml

http://assets.suredone.com/1517/media-photos/cp023148-front-subframe-engine-support-97-02-vw-passat-audi-a4-18t-automatic.jpg

There is a DTS (Drivetrain Stabilizer) for the B5 that seems to take place of this (the B5 otherwise doesn't have it; it's manual gearbox has two sidemounts unlike ours)- but while our factory piece is cast aluminum, maybe their aftermarket DTS option is a stronger metal and more expensive.

https://jhmotorsports.com/products/pictures/DTS/JHM_DTS_Installed.JPG

http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/W/AWE_dts_installed.jpg

[pablolizarraga]

Ya, that’s crazy that you were almost out of fluid - hopefully you weren’t driving like that for too long. Did you find/fix the leak?

Who knows how long it's been leaking. It wasn't until I was researching about differential refills that I came across posts about the output shaft seal being a common failure. Both the symptoms and pictures of oil leak pattern that were posted pretty much led me check the transfer case/ctr differential fluid level. Looks like an easy enough task.
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transealreplacement.html

Will be keeping an eye on it until I order the seal and find a weekend when I can also tackle some "since I'm back there projects".



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[All_Euro]

Manuals use the cast aluminum rear crossmember, because on the B6 they mount in the middle with one center mount.
The bow shape is to accommodate one exhaust downpipe (1.8T), or two, from a V engine
FWD gearboxes have an additional brace on it at the back; a metal bar, that otherwise would get in the way of an AWD gearbox.

Automatic uses a different subframe, that has ears welded onto the sides, to hold two side mounts....

I see; the TIP has a different design because of having two transmission mounts - thanks.

Maybe the stamped metal is a little stronger to allow for the boat anchor TIP...



Who knows how long it's been leaking. It wasn't until I was researching about differential refills that I came across posts about the output shaft seal being a common failure. Both the symptoms and pictures of oil leak pattern that were posted pretty much led me check the transfer case/ctr differential fluid level. Looks like an easy enough task.
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transealreplacement.html

Will be keeping an eye on it until I order the seal and find a weekend when I can also tackle some "since I'm back there projects".



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When I bought my Avant I did some preventative maintenance right away. One of those things was changing the rear diff fluid... and one of the axle seals one I noticed it was leaking. Apparently that’s not uncommon for these cars but thankfully it was an easy fix. Output shaft seal sounds a little messier though...


If it is leaking from behind the axle flange, you need this seal:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/01V_409_399/ES2622454/

Check that fill plug can be removed, unbolt axle, move out of the way, unbolt and remove flange, shower of gear oil (watch out!), replace seal, reinstall everything, fill with new gear oil (synthetic 75w90), reinstall plug.

New coolant flange if it is leaking, yep.

If the CV grease is just squirting out the edges some, you can try to tighten the clamp a bit. Sometimes the clamp actually cuts into the boot over time, in that case: new boot.

[Spike00513]

not mine

https://a.d-cd.net/8d55f1as-960.jpg
https://a.d-cd.net/e555f1as-960.jpg
https://a.d-cd.net/d55f1as-960.jpg

[eljay]

Is that picture a B5? My 1.8T B6 has cast brackets integrated into the trans mount support / cross member. Are V6 set up like the older cars or something?!

https://i.imgur.com/jrY0OmY.jpg

Our B5 or C5 had those stamped triangle plates though.. I liked them better.
That's my B6 1.8T 6-speed quattro.

Here's an interesting product/solution to quickly putting a car onto jackstands:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-powerbuilt-parts/4000lbs-u-jack-garage-jack/620516~pb/

[Spike00513]

Here's an interesting product/solution to quickly putting a car onto jackstands:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-powerbuilt-parts/4000lbs-u-jack-garage-jack/620516~pb/

Reminds me of Jackpoint Jackstands

http://i.imgur.com/BFaOpv3.jpg

[kabukie]

Filming a short today. Background appearance [url=https://flic.kr/p/Y4VXax]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/36800455005_5030e555f3_k.jpg
*image linking from your phone is dumb* stupid photobucket changing things

[SilverB6Quattro]

'02 1.8 T. Replaced lower coolant sensor (in bottom hose) and put the original oil level/temp sensor back in after a good cleaning, topped of coolant and finished and oil change. Also reset service light.

[Ol Dirty Noodle]

Stared at it and decided to keep it a mild 1.8t build and pick up another avant to put my 2.7 in

[Razgriz227]

Picked her up something nice.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/dcde944d3ea6b63257bf8c177a6c579d.jpg



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[Willënskraft]

^Sportec [up]

[Axis]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/f16352f0ed0709536670311351ca7e09.jpg

Removed the S4 rsb and installed an RS4 rsb I had in stock from a part out a while ago.



Picked her up something nice.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/a26ab379a0f833df7bff66fff627a8c9.jpg

I did the same ;)

[SlickFix]

What was supposed to be a 10 minute rear brake light bulb change, became a four hour nachtmare, removing the right rear trim in order to fish out the spacer for the tail light that came unscrewed and fell down into the body frame. [down]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t5zpl35zmeqahnu/Photo%20Aug%2026%2C%201%2018%2056%20PM.jpg?raw=1

[Pr1ce]

whoa where all this sportec goodness coming from??????

[MNAudi101]

found Brembo 17Z calipers for 56.99 a piece....Do I pull the trigger for the GTI? which would ultimately cross over to another Audi

[Pr1ce]

found Brembo 17Z calipers for 56.99 a piece....Do I pull the trigger for the GTI? which would ultimately cross over to another Audi

ummmmmmmmm excuse me? please inform me


now

[Ephry73]

Reminds me of Jackpoint Jackstands

http://i.imgur.com/BFaOpv3.jpg

Love this!!!


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[Ephry73]

Swapped to USP door blades
From this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/079367af2daf4c1ac28c2245d60fbe02.jpg

To this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/6dbd77b12b28f2801f8541e63c8a8b07.jpg

Subtle but I like it. Will match the rest.

E


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[Razgriz227]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/f16352f0ed0709536670311351ca7e09.jpg

Removed the S4 rsb and installed an RS4 rsb I had in stock from a part out a while ago.




https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/a26ab379a0f833df7bff66fff627a8c9.jpg

I did the same ;)

Great minds think alike, sir!


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[MNAudi101]

ummmmmmmmm excuse me? please inform me


now

HeHe I am good at finding things. also everyone getting sportec stuff I am so jealous

[gmudan]

Car wasn't shifting in any gear while running, but shifted while it was off. Decided to start the car In gear before I pulled the trans and look at the clutch. It worked :). First drive of my EFR 7163 build just happened. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/2d157a7476562ac7d4b6e3f6fa059ab6.jpg

[Spike00513]

What was supposed to be a 10 minute rear brake light bulb change, became a four hour nachtmare, removing the right rear trim in order to fish out the spacer for the tail light that came unscrewed and fell down into the body frame. [down]

I did this to disconnect the alarm siren, but haven't figured out what (if anything) to do to it, and how (battery replacement, etc.)
The bottom of the control board had corrosion.
Found my dropped tail-light screw while I was in there, pulled it with a mini telescoping magnet.
Good pic, now I know where to put back the two grey foam pad pieces that fell off.

Hopefully I won't lose the screws, by keeping them threaded back where they originally came from, despite large interior pieces being still out.
Discovered the sound system doesn't work unless I put the sub and amp back in.

If removing a bad prior tint job to re-do it, I wonder if removing panels aids in catching any water that drips down, or if it will safely evaporate on its own without corroding anything, since it's not a constant long-term supply of saltwater.


Car wasn't shifting in any gear while running, but shifted while it was off. Decided to start the car In gear before I pulled the trans and look at the clutch. It worked :). First drive of my EFR 7163 build just happened.

Reminds me of my hood. Can't tell if it's got some fading from the sun beating down on it, or hot engine bay temps.
I believe some people run theirs without the liner, claiming that it's just a pad there to drape/suffocate the engine if a fire melts the clips, and do dampen sound (if you wanna hear more engine noise).

With or without the pad, I wonder if it's worth putting something like DEI Reflect-A-Gold Tape on the main triangle portions.
If it stands out, the pad would hide/cover it.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Sg8AAOxyuMVSBWkV/s-l300.jpg

I hope it wouldn't eventually fall down/off due to heat and gravity; mine seemed to start peeling off under a 3L intake manifold.
Versus tightly wrapped around an intake, which secures itself.

http://www.hatchlifeparts.com/images/1390286134488186292923.jpeg

Originally got that idea from a B6 S4, whose owner has since taken the manifold off again to put a different insulation.

https://jhmotorsports.com/products/pictures/IntakeManifold/JHM_B6B7_S4_Intake_Manifold_Shielding_Option.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zTnij4c.jpg

Fat Mat hood liner kit on MKIV VW (similar hood)

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20130325/a3ynu2u9.jpg

aaaand looks like he used even more:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/7y6u8u4y.jpg

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5995848-DIY-replacing-your-underhood-insulation

[SendIt360]

PO said he had rolled the front fenders, but only did it halfway on one of them. It didn't bother me until last week when I got wider tires and noticed rubbing on that side.
So, I bought a cheap Chinese fender roller off amazon finished that side. No more rub!

Before:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/6472d7bc24faa00bbae9d1a63f83d01b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/b7445c2a27e6fb573f0705749db05bbb.jpg

Didn't think to grab any after pics


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[egovreau]

Activated the instrument cluster navigation piece through VCDS.

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[Willënskraft]

Activated the instrument cluster navigation piece through VCDS.

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Can this be done on all B7s?

[egovreau]

Can this be done on all B7s?

I would assume so. Just so long as you have a RNS-E.

I went searching for how to enable it and found this article: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/504815-Navigation-in-the-Instrument-Cluster

The coding also appears to be consistent throughout the entire B6/7 line, according to Ross-Tech.

The value of channel 62 on my car was 17. I changed it to 21 (+4 for Navigation: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A4_(8E)_Instrument_Cluster_(8EC/8ED/8HE)), turned off the car, then back on again. Took it for a drive and set a destination.

[Willënskraft]

I would assume so. Just so long as you have a RNS-E.

I went searching for how to enable it and found this article: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/504815-Navigation-in-the-Instrument-Cluster

The coding also appears to be consistent throughout the entire B6/7 line, according to Ross-Tech.

The value of channel 62 on my car was 17. I changed it to 21 (+4 for Navigation: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A4_(8E)_Instrument_Cluster_(8EC/8ED/8HE)), turned off the car, then back on again. Took it for a drive and set a destination.

Oof much appreciated! [emoji106]

[egovreau]

Oof much appreciated! [emoji106]

No problem!

[imnuts]

Drove it nearly 400 miles and passed 235k mi on the odometer.

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[V70R]

B7 console with radio cage and MK2 RNSE, along with button assembly from a 2008 A4. Sound quality is so much better over the old SII.

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7355/eUbJgB.jpg

[treysgreen]

Was cruising along 80+ mph on the highway and I smelled coolant. Looked down at my temp gauge and it started rising. I pulled over and popped the hood. Thermostat housing was obliterated.

[AvantNoir]

Drove it for the first time in 2 months after doing a cooling system overhaul (new coolant flange & thermostat), valve cover gasket and new plugs. Good to be back.

[itsmatt33]

What was supposed to be a 10 minute rear brake light bulb change, became a four hour nachtmare, removing the right rear trim in order to fish out the spacer for the tail light that came unscrewed and fell down into the body frame. [down]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t5zpl35zmeqahnu/Photo%20Aug%2026%2C%201%2018%2056%20PM.jpg?raw=1

I've lost two in the sedan body black hole.

[Willënskraft]

I've lost two in the sedan body black hole.

Hahah good analogy.

[Ephry73]

B7 console with radio cage and MK2 RNSE, along with button assembly from a 2008 A4. Sound quality is so much better over the old SII.

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7355/eUbJgB.jpg

Looks really nice!!


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[DownhillA4]

V70, Nice!

[Ephry73]

Put a new bumper on. Need to polish the paint later and maybe, just maybe reinstall the beesix mod it came with. For now I'm happy I don't have the cracks and pokes out the back any more. Also found 63 cents in the back lol

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170829/3d14044b18c0d5e22e32663940f11650.jpg


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[rocket1420]

Finally figured out how to swap the Mode button from my old cluster to the S4 cluster (it was broken when I bought it). Simple to do and now I have the right time and date!

[rocket1420]

Pic for those into that sort of thing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170829/6ea4bec13e5ab0954cdd479d541e5aab.jpg

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[Axis]

B7 console with radio cage and MK2 RNSE, along with button assembly from a 2008 A4. Sound quality is so much better over the old SII.



That faceplate looks brand new!



:P

[eljay]

Installed a dashcam and hardwired a microphone into the factory location.

[imnuts]

Got the tires rotated and pressures checked.

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[egovreau]

Installed a dashcam and hardwired a microphone into the factory location.Where is the factory location?

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[BARRY]

under the plastics for your dome light/ sunroof switch. one of those vented holes i houses a spot for the microphone from the backside.

[egovreau]

under the plastics for your dome light/ sunroof switch. one of those vented holes i houses a spot for the microphone from the backside.Ah. Thank you!

I'll definitely look into that as mine is just sort of hanging from the visor. The visor being way to think for the spring clip.

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[Humbledrew34]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170830/91873c18ccb21cef6e3eec42680d0a78.jpgdrove it since I had nothing else to do lol


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[BARRY]

Ah. Thank you!

I'll definitely look into that as mine is just sort of hanging from the visor. The visor being way to think for the spring clip.

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aftermarket microphones may not work well in that location. i know for my brothers kenwood deck his microphone had to be somewhere in front of him to pickup his voice correctly. i personally have my bluetooth soundbot device stuck to the right most part of the aluminum scale drivers trim. sound is clear as day per everybody i call.

[eljay]

aftermarket microphones may not work well in that location. i know for my brothers kenwood deck his microphone had to be somewhere in front of him to pickup his voice correctly. i personally have my bluetooth soundbot device stuck to the right most part of the aluminum scale drivers trim. sound is clear as day per everybody i call.
I agree that it may not work best. I left messages on my home phone from the car with just the deck's built-in mic, then the aftermarket mic before I put it in there. The external sounded a bit better, but not by much. I won't use it a lot and it came with the stereo, so I thought it would be better there along with a clean look.

[eljay]

Where is the factory location?

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Here you go:
http://i.imgur.com/OBkkFsW.jpg

[gmudan]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170830/a75d480b5e2629561b8f8dc183df93e3.jpg
Setup direct port meth

[Spike00513]

Got the tires rotated and pressures checked.

Which pressure? I think I've kept mine at 32 all around.
Will check them with hand-gauge before getting to near fill station, to avoid a long drive that heats them up (increases pressure). I guess if it's 30 and I add +2 to get 32, if heat makes it 32 I could just add +2 to make it 34. And it will shrink back down to 32 cold. Unless it's supposed to be 32 hot when in operation, and thus 30 cold?

Not sure if sitting in the sun has the same effect, versus doing this on a cool morning or night.
I guess having a compressor would be easier.

[GT350RS]

Second time in a week driving it with no issues or CELs lol...I need to plug that thing in and make sure it works I guess

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[A41.8TB6]

Changes the bcm and ccm. Reprogram b7 keys, rewired the turn signal since its not working properlyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170831/8daa49eee3efe32223d492897bbe09d6.jpg

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[customa4]

Damn. Looking good ^^^^ Carbon fiber hood?

[A41.8TB6]

Stock hood with boser add on. Still saving for boser hood cf. Have more stuff to work i have to work on. Slowly but surely getting there.

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[SendIt360]

Changes the bcm and ccm. Reprogram b7 keys, rewired the turn signal since its not working properlyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170831/8daa49eee3efe32223d492897bbe09d6.jpg

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So clean! What lower center and fog light grilles are those?


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[A41.8TB6]

Its the oettinger mesh grill without foglight cut out. But can be modified to fit foglights.

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[A41.8TB6]

PO put alot of work in the car. Im sorting out some of the problems. So far the car still need works. It will be a work in progress.

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[goa]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20170831_200117_494.jpg

[goa]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20170828_192851_486.jpg

[pablolizarraga]

Finally!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/e0c8903e60e42d826b10db3c0ad583d2.jpg

Fits B6
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/9f09cfce5c6b45bd423165109312771e.jpg



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[Spike00513]

not yet but may have to fit newer light switch part

not a fan of how hard it is to get a grip on the stock one and turn it, without scratching the original finish.

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/WB0AAOSwAC5Zbgn8/$_72.JPG

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/-K4AAOSwlmxZbgn~/$_72.JPG

[texasboy21]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20170831_200117_494.jpg

Gotta ditch that hot air intake.

[goa]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_20170814_055435_930.jpg


japan ecu tuning

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ok💟

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Gotta ditch that hot air intake.


yes🤗

[MetalMan]

FINALLY finished putting my B6 back to stock from APR Stage 3+. Had the car on jack stands in my garage for probably 6ish weeks.
Had to source a bunch of stuff to make it happen... but it's done and isn't a "hack job" IMO.
Planning to start playing with the Nefmoto stage 1 tune soon. 180hp just isn't much!

[VenomGT9]

Where did the stg 3 bits go?

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[kabukie]

S4 RSB too?
FINALLY finished putting my B6 back to stock from APR Stage 3+. Had the car on jack stands in my garage for probably 6ish weeks.
Had to source a bunch of stuff to make it happen... but it's done and isn't a "hack job" IMO.
Planning to start playing with the Nefmoto stage 1 tune soon. 180hp just isn't much!

[MetalMan]

S4 RSB too?

Lol, not yet. Was happy just to finally get the thing moving again. Had some routine minor surgery on Thursday with ~20 stitches total so I already went beyond what I should have done this weekend lol. Laying under the car on my back would have been too much [:o]
Probably gonna be 4 weeks before the S4 RSB goes in [:/] Will have to wait for stitches to come out, then will be out of town for 2 weeks.


Where did the stg 3 bits go?

Presently, they're in a box next to my workbench.
Haven't fully decided what to do with everything... i.e. put APR mani + TIP + turbo + MAF housing in my B5, then retune B5? Or sell the tune + injectors + MAF housing and get different MAF housing for B5?
Or maybe I'll just sell the whole APR Stage 3+ kit?!? [wrench]

[eljay]

Pegged her at redline. Tops out at 280kph.

https://i.imgur.com/hcwZfeS.jpg

Yeah, I know I should've been wearing a seatbelt, but I didn't have time to put it on since the police cars were right on my tail. [:D]

[All_Euro]

Swapped out the plastic coolant sensor housing for a metal one...
https://i.imgur.com/gB4UIdU.jpg

Nice overall but the tolerance between the sensor and plastic clip is pretty sloppy - haven’t noticed a leak yet though...
https://i.imgur.com/3CyX0YO.jpg

Coolant that came out of the bottom of the rad had quite a bit of sediment - one of the only fluids I haven’t changed on this car yet...
https://i.imgur.com/zzdW9oL.jpg

[A41.8TB6]

Swapped out the plastic coolant sensor housing for a metal one...
https://i.imgur.com/gB4UIdU.jpg

Nice overall but the tolerance between the sensor and plastic clip is pretty sloppy - haven’t noticed a leak yet though...
https://i.imgur.com/3CyX0YO.jpg

Coolant that came out of the bottom of the rad had quite a bit of sediment - one of the only fluids I haven’t changed on this car yet...
https://i.imgur.com/zzdW9oL.jpgI did swapped that recently. Tolerance was sloppy, for so far its holding. So i guess time will tell.

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[Ol Dirty Noodle]

Cleaned and modified the rear sunroof drains, cleaned all the shit out from under the fender liners, replaced the front left turn signal then hosed her down, tomorrow it's full clay bar and wax

[All_Euro]

I did swapped that recently. Tolerance was sloppy, for so far its holding. So i guess time will tell.

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Good to hear yours is holding up. I noticed the o-ring that came with the housing was thinner than OEM so I reused my old one... helped a bit.



Cleaned and modified the rear sunroof drains, cleaned all the shit out from under the fender liners, replaced the front left turn signal then hosed her down, tomorrow it's full clay bar and wax

I keep meaning to do this to mine too... one day...

[Ol Dirty Noodle]

Good to hear yours is holding up. I noticed the o-ring that came with the housing was thinner than OEM so I reused my old one... helped a bit.




I keep meaning to do this to mine too... one day...

Yea... In all likelihood tomorrow will be spent drinking smoking watching football and fucking my girl between games.... Sunday Funday

[Axis]

Received her new shoes, 3 of them were refinished:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170912/c1afc1bdf66cb1112c83eef89d0d6113.jpg

[kabukie]

Installed this FBSW today. Meeting up with another AZer later to clear the abs codes
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4334/36795775370_8b80953a09_k.jpg

[Willënskraft]

Received her new shoes, 3 of them were refinished:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170912/c1afc1bdf66cb1112c83eef89d0d6113.jpg

Shiny [emoji106]

[thomastollar]

finally installed new cluster. Also wanted to change LED's to try to brighten it up a bit. Liking it so far, except I am going to put in a green LED for lights on, not crazy about the red, and actually the new whites are a bit too bright, but for some reason my car does not have a knob to dim the cluster.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/board.jpg

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/dash9.jpg

[edzunic]

+ an - on left side dim the cluster

[Spike00513]

Liking it so far, except I am going to put in a green LED for lights on

Saab is green

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2319731457_3d1034425f_b.jpg

[nefkntym]

finally installed new cluster. Also wanted to change LED's to try to brighten it up a bit. Liking it so far, except I am going to put in a green LED for lights on, not crazy about the red, and actually the new whites are a bit too bright, but for some reason my car does not have a knob to dim the cluster.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/board.jpg

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/dash9.jpg

I need to do this, the lighting on the stock cluster is do dim. I wish it was brighter in the day time as well.

[5ktq]

I was going to change mine to red. I think I bought the LEDs even but never got around to doing it. Then it will look like vintage audi.

[thomastollar]

Saab is green

oh I do not mind the color of the interior lights, I don't want it all to be green. I meant the one light on the cluster that shows that the 'lights are on' I liked how on the original b6 cluster it was green.

[itsmatt33]

+ an - on left side dim the cluster

this. there is a dimming feature. hold one of these buttons. I hope you already knew about this feature as you might have swapped your LEDS for no reason.

[thomastollar]

this. there is a dimming feature. hold one of these buttons. I hope you already knew about this feature as you might have swapped your LEDS for no reason.

I never knew about this dimming feature....excited to try it. No I just swapped the LED's for fun mostly. I figured it would not hurt, had the cluster sitting around waiting for the gauge face, saw a few DIY's, and figured I would see what I could break.

[GT350RS]

Finally swapped out that cam sensor that was nagging me. Took it out and it had a hairline crack in it. I guess that means it was bad. Also, the wire loom was brittle and split, so I taped up the wiring. $40 and 10 or 15 minutes of my day...I bet Audi would have charged me a few hundred. lol

[DenverAudiInnie]

Haven't posted in awhile. I'm buying a house....in Denver. Because stupidity.

I recently replaced a snapped hood cable. Was it easy? Yes. Did I curse a lot? Yes. Next is power steering hose from pump to rack and I'm already pissed off. Does that damn Thing come out without removing the motor!?

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[Gosser]

Did you change the seat belt warning to blue? Or is that just my phone playing tricks on me???

[thomastollar]

Did you change the seat belt warning to blue? Or is that just my phone playing tricks on me???

Yeah, I wanted to try and swap in new LEDs. I bought white, red, blue, green, yellow. In most cases I replaced with the original LED color, in others I tried to be creative. Did not work in out in every case - LOL. I need to go back and swap a few. The blue seatbelt I can live with, but blue turn indicators is driving me nuts.

[thomastollar]

So have been looking for Recaros for what seems like a long time. Obviously they are out there, but I was hoping to find a deal near to home. I recently found these a3 seats for a great price. Installed and have been working on seatbelt install and wiring over the past few days. Big shout out to AvantNoir for help on the project.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/seat2.jpg

[Ephry73]

Changes the bcm and ccm. Reprogram b7 keys, rewired the turn signal since its not working properlyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170831/8daa49eee3efe32223d492897bbe09d6.jpg

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Loving that front bumper


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[Ephry73]

Earlier yesterday had the windshield replaced by safelite. Should have checked the wipers before using them this morning. The "technician" left the wipers semi lose and the whole assembly went to shit. One of the aero blades came off the wiper arm and the whole assembly went off track. Have to get in there at some point and release the mechanism and let the motor park itself at home. For now my blades are on viagra but I have a new Chinese American windshield yay

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170917/4df537de8742e894c81b2e6d37540b59.jpg


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[AvantNoir]

So have been looking for Recaros for what seems like a long time. Obviously they are out there, but I was hoping to find a deal near to home. I recently found these a3 seats for a great price. Installed and have been working on seatbelt install and wiring over the past few days. Big shout out to AvantNoir for help on the project.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/seat2.jpg

Looking good Thomas! Those look like they came out of a Titanium Package A3. Really like the cloth centers and the "S-Line" embossed in the seat back. Glad I could help.

[5ktq]

A3 seats bolt in?

[treysgreen]

Finally got around to replacing the thermostat housing and the ABS module. Went ahead and installed the K04, injectors, and APR ecu as well. Havent tried to start her up yet. The front clip is going back on tomorrow and then we'll get to see how she runs.

[Gosser]

Yeah, I wanted to try and swap in new LEDs. I bought white, red, blue, green, yellow. In most cases I replaced with the original LED color, in others I tried to be creative. Did not work in out in every case - LOL. I need to go back and swap a few. The blue seatbelt I can live with, but blue turn indicators is driving me nuts.

ha, why does blue indicators drive you?

[All_Euro]

Flushed my coolant today... put the NAPA Euro formula in and it’s yellow. Tempted to flush it out with some pink stuff.

[jveshg60tob6]

Installed the diesel geek skid plate

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UsJxEskPOjSJUTjalImkG0ux-UVBkEnFds3ylcvUX-QqHwDV2ZBQwl1WWXoZLgsPgYBC_iM8tGLeDCc=w1335-h799

[Luxus Panzer]

Put in a forge adjustable dv

[Luxus Panzer]

A3 seats bolt in?

I 2nd this question. From what year A3 ?

DIY needed ;)

[thomastollar]

A3 seats bolt in?

They have one tab in the front that needs to be cut off, but after that they fit perfectly. AvantNoir has photos of the wiring, which I am sure he would be willing to share - super helpful and easy. No codes at all.

EDIT: These are from a 2012 A3 s-line. Also, I do not want to be misleading. Yes, the seat rails match, and the wiring is straight forward, the difficulty arises from the seatbelt anchor point. On the A3 the belt anchors to the B-pillar, while on the B6 the belt anchors at the bottom of the seat. With this a notch must be cut in the A3's side seat cover/panel (if you look at the photos of the A3 seats in post 22735 above, and look closely at where the seatbelt anchors you will see the 'notch') and the belt must be anchored using a grade-10 bolt. I used an existing hole in each seat to mount the bolt/anchor point. This part was not taxing, but took time and patience to get right, as you want to be sure not to mess up the plastic, side seat panel (which takes attention and care to remove), and have a strong anchor point. I can post photos if anyone is interested.


ha, why does blue indicators drive you?

They are not too bad actually, but there is something in familiarity. Also, the green make a sort of sense as we often culturally associate green with 'go' in the U.S., so its like the car is saying, "Yes, go, turn". Gotta love some positive affirmation from the car.

[5ktq]

So first gen A3 is same as mkiv golf, that is definitely no fit (they have wheelbarrow / tripod mount)

second gen is like mkv golf (so mkv seats fit as well? b6 passat?)

[Gin+]

That's what 180k looks like in the rust belt. Still function pretty well considering one of the fronts is rusted so badly that it's leaking.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2ccxk7q.jpg

[AvantNoir]

So first gen A3 is same as mkiv golf, that is definitely no fit (they have wheelbarrow / tripod mount)

second gen is like mkv golf (so mkv seats fit as well? b6 passat?)

Yes, you are correct. MKV and later generation VW seats will fit as well. A3 seat rail has a "locator pin" on the end of one of the rails that needs to be cut off. At that point they "bolt into" the car. The trick is the wiring and the seat belt mounting.


https://cdn.meme.am/instances/64463131/of-course-i-used-a-calibrated-torque-wrench.jpg

[AvantNoir]

Been chatting with thomastollar, with his help, I'll put together and post a DIY in the next couple of weeks on how to install A3 Sport Seats. Stand by...