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Yesterday, 08:57 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread VC retrofit and advice appreciated in ignore

i think you are brave doing this one, it's a major component of the car and if done wrong, could be expensive to reverse from... BUT, this does...

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September 21st, 2021, 05:53 PM

Alister replied to a thread Looking at Audi SQ5 8R - What options? in

Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8

From what I can see, that car has the following options: * 21s * Sunroof * Heated seats * Metallic Paint (Daytona Grey) * Memory seats (may...

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September 21st, 2021, 03:01 PM

Alister replied to a thread 1st Audi- 2011 RS5. in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

Congrats on the purchase RS5 - looks good all blacked out.

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September 17th, 2021, 10:59 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Allroad C5 4.2 dreaded timing chain failure. Options? in ignore

A6, S6, RS6, AllRoad

Sensor or sensor wire broken at a huge guess.. can you hear the throttle body opening? Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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September 17th, 2021, 07:06 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Where to buy fuel pump for B8.5 A4 (BNE)? in Sales, Serivce & Accessories General Discussion

Try prestige and performance in BNE.. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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September 17th, 2021, 07:06 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Allroad C5 4.2 dreaded timing chain failure. Options? in ignore

A6, S6, RS6, AllRoad

More detail on no drive required.. does it go in gear and rev, but no movement? Does it move a little bit at all? Sent from my SM-G985F using...

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September 17th, 2021, 07:00 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Advice on RS5 purchase in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

Nice one. Post up some pics when you get it. Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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September 16th, 2021, 11:48 AM

Alister replied to a thread Where to buy fuel pump for B8.5 A4 (BNE)? in Sales, Serivce & Accessories General Discussion

Could be worth getting a price from your local Volkswagen dealer as it's likely also used in the 2.0T VW models (eg Golf, Jetta, Tiguan).

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September 15th, 2021, 10:44 AM

Alister replied to a thread How many are RS5 in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

Nice. What colour is it? Make sure you upload some pics when you get the car.

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September 15th, 2021, 09:59 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread How many are RS5 in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

nice one... one day I might move up to a RS5.... but will my supercharger fit??!!

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September 13th, 2021, 12:35 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread VAGCOM / VCDS Help - List of users willing to help here ! in ignore

Help Me!

I upgraded my old 'original' cable for the 'new' one at the beginning of the year. It works on my 2008 S5, 2009 S3 and 2021 Skoda Kodiaq RS, so...

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September 12th, 2021, 08:14 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread S7 navigation replacement in ignore

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You may be able to get the right 'firmware' and maps for this to happen. I've seen firmware from a guy called Congo on other forums that people are...

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September 12th, 2021, 09:03 AM

jnrdavo started a thread Audi Skysphere by Supercar Blondie in ignore

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Supercar Blondie Plays With The Future In The Audi Skysphere Concept https://flip.it/TcUwRg Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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September 11th, 2021, 07:30 AM

jnrdavo started a thread RS3 with 666HP in ignore

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Modified Audi RS3 With Devilish 666 HP Hits 193 MPH On The Autobahn https://flip.it/h8qeov Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

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September 9th, 2021, 04:31 PM

Alister replied to a thread B7 RS4 Flat Battery and Key Fob in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

Sounds like good tech IchBautAuto. Might need to get myself one of these CTEK chargers.

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September 9th, 2021, 12:20 PM

Alister replied to a thread B7 RS4 Flat Battery and Key Fob in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

FWIW the B7 RS4 doesn't have a proximity key.

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September 6th, 2021, 05:05 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Help needed v10 Rs6 in ignore

A6, S6, RS6, AllRoad

Hey Joe, reach out to European Autotech. I know they have had a few (not V10, but others) that required a rebuild and/or swap out for second hand, so...

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September 6th, 2021, 01:41 PM

Alister replied to a thread 2012 Audi S3 - Cutting out, diagnostics help in ignore

A3, S3, RS3

I would either take it to another well regarded Audi specialist or to an auto electrician as it sounds to me like an electrical issue.

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September 6th, 2021, 12:57 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread 2012 Audi S3 - Cutting out, diagnostics help in ignore

A3, S3, RS3

wow, a lot of work with bad results, which is a shame.. Audi are definitely an option, however, be prepared to pay for the experience. Same with a...

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August 31st, 2021, 02:55 PM

Alister replied to a thread Fire Extinguisher Bracket B7 A4 (RS4) in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

If it's the OP's intention to do track days, you'll want to consider Motorsport Australia's (formerly CAMS) guidelines, specifically Schedule H which...

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August 31st, 2021, 01:22 PM

Alister replied to a thread Fire Extinguisher Bracket B7 A4 (RS4) in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

I remember a few people back in the day getting brackets fabricated for passenger side seat mounts - I never tracked my B7 RS4 (did a few Audi Driver...

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August 30th, 2021, 07:06 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi MY15 Virtual Cockpit retrofit- help in ignore

Help Me!

Wow, I haven't heard of anybody in Oz doing this yet... a VC for $650 sounds like it's really cheap (do they know what they are selling)? I would...

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August 30th, 2021, 12:26 PM

Alister replied to a thread Hey everyone, thank you to the team for a great forum in ignore

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Congrats on the S3 purchase adamg78. Any pics you can share? Sounds like a decent (multi day) drive home - good way to get acquainted with the...

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August 27th, 2021, 05:23 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi writes off hydrogen for cars and SUVs in ignore

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You might be right. The audi site for the H series concepts, didn't say if combustion or not, just they also had a battery for extra boost. For...

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August 27th, 2021, 11:53 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Audi writes off hydrogen for cars and SUVs in ignore

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Yeah, I agree. I've been thinking about hydrogen for quite a few years now, might have been based on a report that Jame May did on Top Gear quite a...

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August 25th, 2021, 08:06 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Where can I get these Door Clips for A3/S3 8P?? in ignore

Help Me!

thanks again for that.

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August 24th, 2021, 03:30 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Where can I get these Door Clips for A3/S3 8P?? in ignore

Help Me!

Sorry, don't have a pic of the second one zoomed out. It's on the drivers doors (I'm assuming both sides).. It's what the door car 'connects' to on a...

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