Questions you thought were too dumb to ask

[Biged243]

I don't used the keeper bolt, or what ever it is called. I just line it up before putting the wheels on. Btw I was able to save maybe 2 of those screws. The others I had to drill out. So I had no choice.

[tware4021]

So I just got a tip downpipe (used) but I got it when I traded wheels. I know there is a difference in tip and manual DPs. My question is, will a tip DP fit a 6 speed? I know the tip tranny is bigger, but audi wouldn't change the whole direction of the exhaust due to the tranny right?

[Avant4me]

So I just got a tip downpipe (used) but I got it when I traded wheels. I know there is a difference in tip and manual DPs. My question is, will a tip DP fit a 6 speed? I know the tip tranny is bigger, but audi wouldn't change the whole direction of the exhaust due to the tranny right?

I don't believe they are interchangeable. The trans makes all the difference in exhausts for the B7

[tware4021]

I don't believe they are interchangeable. The trans makes all the difference in exhausts for the B7

It would make sense on why the manual one wouldn't work on a tip, because the tip tranny is bigger, but a tip DP with a smaller tranny would seem like it would work.

[B7Joe]

Quick question; so I got these new rotors and it appears they don't have the smaller hole for the little bolt that mounts it to the hub. Is there another way to mount these without using that smaller bolt ?

You don't need it. Just have to line everything up and be aware that when you remove the wheel, your rotor can rotate.

[Fernieeet]

I don't used the keeper bolt, or what ever it is called. I just line it up before putting the wheels on. Btw I was able to save maybe 2 of those screws. The others I had to drill out. So I had no choice.

You don't need it. Just have to line everything up and be aware that when you remove the wheel, your rotor can rotate.

Hmm, okay. I'll keep that in mind when swapping them out. Thanks !

[B7OrangeA4]

I have a 034 HFC and just put replaced the rear o2 sensor and keep getting the code lambda signal too low. Not a hard code. Can i pass emission with this code? Everything on readiness says passed except catalytic converter

[2pointOh]

I have a 034 HFC and just put replaced the rear o2 sensor and keep getting the code lambda signal too low. Not a hard code. Can i pass emission with this code? Everything on readiness says passed except catalytic converter

Do you have a spacer?

[B7OrangeA4]

Do you have a spacer?

Yea i have a J spacer in currently. Will i pass inspection with that code? And 034 HFC i know jersey isnt as anal as states such as Colorado ot california

[2pointOh]

Yea i have a J spacer in currently. Will i pass inspection with that code? And 034 HFC i know jersey isnt as anal as states such as Colorado ot california

Hm idk man. I have the 034 spacer with mine and didn't have any issue with inspection at the dealership. Maybe go somewhere in da hood haha

[B7OrangeA4]

Hm idk man. I have the 034 spacer with mine and didn't have any issue with inspection at the dealership. Maybe go somewhere in da hood haha

I had the 034 spacer and still tripped a hard code. Replaced with a j spacer and new bosch 16986 sensor and i keep getting p0036 oxygen sensor b1 s2 heating circuit malfunction/open circuit. I ve checked the wiring and the connections and surrounding connections and nothing seems out of the ordinary

[tankdeer]

You're question is Jersey specific. Ask in the regionals

[Avant4me]

I have a 034 HFC and just put replaced the rear o2 sensor and keep getting the code lambda signal too low. Not a hard code. Can i pass emission with this code? Everything on readiness says passed except catalytic converter

Remove your spacer. You should be able to run a HFC with o2 sensors in normally and get 0 codes.

[DannyDeez]

How do you remove the back seat?

I know the bottom part just pulls up, but how do you remove the back rest portion?




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[aluthman]

How do you remove the back seat?

I know the bottom part just pulls up, but how do you remove the back rest portion?




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Fold the seat backs down. Remove plastic cover from center hinge. Remove T30 screw and steel cap. Lift seat from hinge and pull towards center of the car. Disconnect any connectors for heaters, etc. you will also need to unbolt the seatbelt for the passenger side. 17mm bolt IIRC.

[geebus]

Fold the seat backs down. Remove plastic cover from center hinge. Remove T30 screw and steel cap. Lift seat from hinge and pull towards center of the car. Disconnect any connectors for heaters, etc. you will also need to unbolt the seatbelt for the passenger side. 17mm bolt IIRC.

Spoken like a true veteran of seat removal lol. You should have seen the look the security guard gave us in Philadelphia this past weekend. Seat parts everywhere in this stupid parking garage that cost me 28 bucks to get out of!

[aluthman]

Hahaha nice! When I went to get my first set of Recaros, I showed up with only the drivers seat installed in my car. I got wierd looks from the toll booth people. Glad Brandon was able to get your seats. He was looking at the $2200 set so I pointed him in your direction so he would have enough money left to buy my headlights lol.

[geebus]

Hahaha nice! When I went to get my first set of Recaros, I showed up with only the drivers seat installed in my car. I got wierd looks from the toll booth people. Glad Brandon was able to get your seats. He was looking at the $2200 set so I pointed him in your direction so he would have enough money left to buy my headlights lol.

Lol sounds like a win for all of us then! Do you think he got what he was asking for btw? I've never seen a set of Recaros go for that much... But, I was happy to see it because it would make my asking price look much nicer

[aluthman]

No idea, but I highly doubt it. My two sets combined were only $1550

[brandonpham]

I had the 034 spacer and still tripped a hard code. Replaced with a j spacer and new bosch 16986 sensor and i keep getting p0036 oxygen sensor b1 s2 heating circuit malfunction/open circuit. I ve checked the wiring and the connections and surrounding connections and nothing seems out of the ordinary

If you're pulling the P0036 you won't pass. The minute they see a light or code passes you will a fail. Otherwise NJ is just emissions now which I'm sure you know, but they do do visual inspection so becareful if you are catless DP.

[B7OrangeA4]

If you're pulling the P0036 you won't pass. The minute they see a light or code passes you will a fail. Otherwise NJ is just emissions now which I'm sure you know, but they do do visual inspection so becareful if you are catless DP.

Just the 034 HFC. I have a vibrant spacer in my garage and im debating between which would help clear it run no spacer or i have a vibrant spacer in my garage that has three different size adjustments to limit flow to the sensor

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

Just the 034 HFC. I have a vibrant spacer in my garage and im debating between which would help clear it run no spacer or i have a vibrant spacer in my garage that has three different size adjustments to limit flow to the sensor

I've passed 2 NJ inspections with the 034 cat... they popped the hood once as well.

[brandonpham]

Worth a shot, I just passed at Wayne DMV stock, but they popped the hood on mine.

[B7OrangeA4]

I've passed 2 NJ inspections with the 034 cat... they popped the hood once as well.

Im not worried about that just the soft P0036 code for lambda signal too low

[brandonpham]

Im not worried about that just the soft P0036 code for lambda signal too low

Do you have the original sensor that you replaced the Bosch with? And this code was existent with that as well? I've gotten faulty O2 sensors for customer cars from Bosch before from advance we had to warranty out.

[DannyDeez]

Fold the seat backs down. Remove plastic cover from center hinge. Remove T30 screw and steel cap. Lift seat from hinge and pull towards center of the car. Disconnect any connectors for heaters, etc. you will also need to unbolt the seatbelt for the passenger side. 17mm bolt IIRC.

Spoken like a true veteran of seat removal lol. You should have seen the look the security guard gave us in Philadelphia this past weekend. Seat parts everywhere in this stupid parking garage that cost me 28 bucks to get out of!

Thanks for the help Adam!

Question for both of you guys... Do either of you have experience with putting B6 S4 recaros into a B7 A4?


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[geebus]

Thanks for the help Adam!

Question for both of you guys... Do either of you have experience with putting B6 S4 recaros into a B7 A4?


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Personally no. They are a direct swap as far as I know but I believe that in order to deal with the airbag light you need to do a bladder swap. Adam probably knows more than me lol

[drumnjuny]

Spoken like a true veteran of seat removal lol. You should have seen the look the security guard gave us in Philadelphia this past weekend. Seat parts everywhere in this stupid parking garage that cost me 28 bucks to get out of!

damnnn sean and i paid $23 for parking in baltimore and thought that was steep (we were there for 2.5 hours though so we maxed out the rate)

[B7OrangeA4]

Do you have the original sensor that you replaced the Bosch with? And this code was existent with that as well? I've gotten faulty O2 sensors for customer cars from Bosch before from advance we had to warranty out.

It went bad and i threw it out. I had a hard code for it. I dont remember the number off my head but it was something about the heating element going bad. I replaced with a 16986 bosch sensor from europaparts.

[brandonpham]

It went bad and i threw it out. I had a hard code for it. I dont remember the number off my head but it was something about the heating element going bad. I replaced with a 16986 bosch sensor from europaparts.

Was it an oem replacement, as in connector matched up? Some cars are sensitive enough with resistance when having to wire the connector.

[aluthman]

Thanks for the help Adam!

Question for both of you guys... Do either of you have experience with putting B6 S4 recaros into a B7 A4?


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I've done it twice now including the bladder swap. Both my sets were from a B6. What do you need to know?

[DannyDeez]

I've done it twice now including the bladder swap. Both my sets were from a B6. What do you need to know?

Pretty much everything pertaining to the bladder swap. Not sure how comfortable I am with doing it. Im gonna send you a PM.

[Copen-cisco]

Installed coilovers and adjustable upper control arms last Sunday and booked time for alignment this coming Saturday.

The ride height needs to be slightly adjusted but I dont have time to do so before the alignment. Should I postpone the alignment till I get the ride height adjusted or?

[Axis]

Installed coilovers and adjustable upper control arms last Sunday and booked time for alignment this coming Saturday.

The ride height needs to be slightly adjusted but I dont have time to do so before the alignment. Should I postpone the alignment till I get the ride height adjusted or?

Get your desired ride height before getting the alignment done, so postpone it.

[Copen-cisco]

got it. thx

[Danaldson]

hate to ask another question like this, but are 17's really too small for b7's, i plan on being quite low, bagged in the future. 17x10 oz futuras. 215/40 falkens

[tankdeer]

hate to ask another question like this, but are 17's really too small for b7's, i plan on being quite low, bagged in the future. 17x10 oz futuras. 215/40 falkens

Personal preference, but yes.

[waiapasi2006]

Personal preference, but yes.

Not really Tank,
I still have 17'' BBS running on mine.

[tankdeer]

Not really Tank,
I still have 17'' BBS running on mine.

And it is my personal preference that they are too small. So yes really

[waiapasi2006]

And it is my personal preference that they are too small. So yes really

Personal preference, can't help you there.