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jnrdavo replied to a thread Fotwell ligts retrofit in ignore

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that sounds like hte correct way. What car? What do you think they should do?

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July 1st, 2022, 02:19 PM

Alister replied to a thread Best bang for a buck $50,000 and under in ignore

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If the car needed brakes, tyres and suspension components the $ would certainly start to add up very quickly. Same could likely be said for any...

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July 1st, 2022, 02:13 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Best bang for a buck $50,000 and under in ignore

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arent front brakes/discs about $5-6k?? 1/6 of the total cost of the car! Then if/when the suspension goes, that's a huge cost (I think most go to...

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July 1st, 2022, 02:10 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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ncie one! You are a true modder sir!

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July 1st, 2022, 12:35 PM

Alister replied to a thread Best bang for a buck $50,000 and under in ignore

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FWIW they were more like $250-$300k on road new depending on spec. At the age and kays I would want to go in 'eyes opened' on potential issues -...

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July 1st, 2022, 12:11 PM

Alister replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Nice - so where did you get them in the end Muckman? A US based supplier I imagine?

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July 1st, 2022, 07:12 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Best bang for a buck $50,000 and under in ignore

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That's cheap. I wonder what condition it's in... Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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June 28th, 2022, 03:01 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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I've been told they 'changed hands' quite some time ago, and it's never been as good/the same. Worth checking out some of the local suppliers to...

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June 27th, 2022, 02:40 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread My tvr cerbera restoration project pt.4.... Its bad in

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at least he's a mechanic and knows how to fix stuff (or is that way inclined)... feel sorry for those out there that have done something similar and...

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June 27th, 2022, 02:37 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Q7 3.0 TDI Engine re engineering in

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keep it civil..

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June 27th, 2022, 02:34 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread New member / prospective Q5 owner in Melbourne in ignore

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Welcome Fraser. Was the RS6 a sedan or Avant? Either way, nice car! A5 is also nice, but do a bit of reading on the TDI, there was a thread...

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June 25th, 2022, 03:30 AM

jnrdavo started a thread My tvr cerbera restoration project pt.4.... Its bad in

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More...

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June 23rd, 2022, 03:52 PM

Alister replied to a thread Audi Advantage: Used car servicing and warranty packs debut in ignore

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The Audi branded warranties (whether they were the new car warranty extension or the Audi Approved Plus type) were always decent from my experience....

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June 23rd, 2022, 03:02 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi Advantage: Used car servicing and warranty packs debut in ignore

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Devil will be in the details of these. From what I've read on the interwebs (100% truth) is that some of these 'extended' warranties haven't been...

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June 23rd, 2022, 11:16 AM

Alister replied to a thread RS3 8Y Ordering and Spec in ignore

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The dealer should be able to see which ship your car is transported on.

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June 22nd, 2022, 01:39 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Q5 MY 2021 plus - missing under bonnet installation cover in

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I thought the original intention was either sound deadening and/or heat insulation.. But I'm often wrong! Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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June 22nd, 2022, 07:23 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Q5 MY 2021 plus - missing under bonnet installation cover in

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I wonder if there is any difference in heat soak with it on? My 2008 S5 didn't have it which I thought was strange as my 2004 A4 did have some......

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June 22nd, 2022, 07:21 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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Is that the rear bar setting you are quoting? Ie, stiffen the rear to reduce understeer? Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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June 21st, 2022, 07:57 PM

Alister replied to a thread Anyone recommend a Mechanic? in

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Audvolks in Clayton (if you can get in).

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June 21st, 2022, 05:01 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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I'm looking to change all the fluids in the S3 (rear diff, haldex, gear box).... then I'm planning to remove the head lining and fix it.. Then I...

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June 21st, 2022, 10:43 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Random chat thread in ignore

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We are back!! ozAudi was out of disk space (and I got no warning), so was suffering for 2 days. All good now, so post away!

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June 20th, 2022, 10:19 AM

Alister replied to a thread missing fuse? in

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As jnrdavo said, your car may not have the equipment that that particular fuse location relates to, so it's worth checking a fuse diagram to see if...

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June 20th, 2022, 08:49 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread missing fuse? in

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Doesn't your lid have a plan of what the fuses are? You'll also notice that there are many more missing under the pink covers... not to worry,...

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June 19th, 2022, 07:41 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Best bang for a buck $50,000 and under in ignore

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S3 8p Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk