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June 1st, 2023, 10:52 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi Q5 Front Brakes Replacement cost in

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Agree fully. That's a huge saving you got. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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June 1st, 2023, 03:54 AM

jnrdavo started a thread Exhaust sound check! Audi R8 V8 vs Porsche Cayman GT4 vs Audi R8 V10+ in

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May 30th, 2023, 04:40 PM

kermac replied to a thread Front suspension bu**ered in ignore

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Thanks Stuart. I might try one of the suspension specialists in Canberra

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May 29th, 2023, 02:31 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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I'm also looking at a new steering wheel, which will finish off that front part of the interior. I agree, changing to a modern screen really...

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May 29th, 2023, 03:59 AM

jnrdavo started a thread Rebuilding a wrecked porsche cayman gt4 pt.5 in

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May 28th, 2023, 10:02 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Nah, genuine is rns-e, which doesn't have android.. so I went with xtrons... one of rhe 'better ones', but not perfect... Sent from my SM-G985F...

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May 27th, 2023, 06:39 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi RNS-e Map DVD Australia nav updates in ICE General Discussion

Lots of info on the good and bad companies out there, just do your searching. Also check out navigation section of a5oc forum.. Sent from my...

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May 27th, 2023, 06:37 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Yeah, that's nice. I did a retro on the S3 8p... stock head unit to android.. always handy to have waze from time to time. Sent from my SM-G985F...

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May 26th, 2023, 08:16 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread I bought the cheapest golf r mk6 in the uk... Its shocking! - fs in

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Yeah, it was a bodge job from hell.... Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 26th, 2023, 08:15 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Roof rack for A4 B9 Avant in ignore

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I've had both rhino and Thule on Audi's without issue (yes, sunroof was only able to slightly tilt)... Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 26th, 2023, 08:14 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Golf R to S3 in ignore

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I'd love to get a 8p rs3 (not sold here) just to be different... Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 23rd, 2023, 07:46 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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It's the way to go if you can afford it.. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 23rd, 2023, 04:06 AM

jnrdavo started a thread I bought the cheapest golf r mk6 in the uk... Its shocking! - fs in

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May 22nd, 2023, 08:37 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Front suspension bu**ered in ignore

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You can try the boys at European autotech, but not sure if they are doing b5's anymore mate.. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 22nd, 2023, 08:37 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Golf R to S3 in ignore

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Welcome, nice upgrade. What are you noticing is better/worse between the two? Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 22nd, 2023, 04:37 PM

kermac started a thread Front suspension bu**ered in ignore

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Hi all. I'm back!! I noticed a few weeks ago that the RH front wheel on my B5 tq was making scraping noises when I hit any sort of a bump when...

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May 22nd, 2023, 09:56 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Will the EA888 fit in that engine bay?

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May 22nd, 2023, 09:56 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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I've had the 'original' cable, but that didn't work properly with the newer car (2020 Skoda Kodiaq), some of the 'functions' were locked out. So I...

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May 21st, 2023, 08:41 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Nice one.. is the vw colour imola, same as audi? Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 21st, 2023, 08:40 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread How many v10 R8 manuals in Australia? [emoji882] in

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How is the car mate, it looks sensational! Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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May 20th, 2023, 04:04 AM

jnrdavo started a thread First test drive of my rebuilt audi r8 epic fail! Pt.7 in

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May 17th, 2023, 05:41 PM

kermac replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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I did a bit of hunting around and found this guide: https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachments/guide-to-ista-pdf.580069/. Only problem is you need to be...

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May 17th, 2023, 05:13 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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good to hear from you again Kermac, yeah, that's my 'real' non-forum name :-) Sad to hear on the TT. I purchased a 220K 8P S3 a few years ago, and...

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May 17th, 2023, 04:33 PM

kermac replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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Thanks mike. Some weird doods on that site...

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May 17th, 2023, 03:36 PM

kermac replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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PS Good to see this forum is still the same excellent source of advice on Audi questions it was for me for many years. I still have my venerable...

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May 17th, 2023, 03:22 PM

kermac replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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Thanks Stuart (did I get that right? It's been a while!) See above response - it could be worth downloading ISTA and seeing what happens. There...

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May 17th, 2023, 03:18 PM

kermac replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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Thanks mike. I did read somewhere that it might work on Beemers, but with limited functionality. I may have to buy a BMW-specific cable

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May 17th, 2023, 02:37 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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nah, I tried on various other models, but no luck. It's only 'speak the VAG language' as far as I am aware..

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May 17th, 2023, 12:35 PM

kermac started a thread Ross Tech VCDS cable question in ignore

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Been a while since I was on the forum... I was wondering if anyone knows whether the Ross Tech OBDII cable can be used on Beemers, specifically a...

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May 14th, 2023, 07:14 PM

jnrdavo started a thread Repairing my crash damaged ford focus rs mk2 pt.3 in

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