Questions you thought were too dumb to ask

[mec]

Dude you just described my life!




????????? This car NEEDS a short shifter. During 1st to 2nd I have time enough to make a sandwich and the number of times I've nearly gone into 1st back to 2nd is instead of 3rd I don't even want to talk about. The stock selector is sloppy as f$%k.

Lol...enough time to make a sandwich.

But unfortunately that's not shifter related, it's the transmission gearing, it takes forever to go from 1-2 smoothly because the rpms need to drop sufficiently and the gear ratio changes quite a bit. A short shifter won't fix that.

[mec]

Is a there a way to let fresh air flow through/in to the cabin like any other regular car without having to turn on the climate system?

Press the Econ button

[eyesolution]

If you only have an autozone one then you need an adapter but I'm not sure which one...

So go to the oil filter bracket, on the backside there is a sensor, you have to remove this sensor to test oil pressure and you use that port to insert the tool, but I'm thinking you will need a n adapter...maybe take the tool and go to a hardware store, then pull the sensor and take it inside ad find an npt adapter that goes from the autozone gauge size to whatever the sensor size is

Awesome! Thanks mec!


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[eMacPaul]

Have to put a new Front left axle on my car. Is there a DIY link and how much will the part cost?

Here's a DIY for replacing the inner CV joint, which involved taking the axle out: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ot-Replacement

I went with a Cardone remanufacture axle bought on Amazon. They had 'em for $100-$200, depending on the seller.

[owoboros]

Rule 22? What does it all mean, Basil?

[Kubus]

If you talk about your gf/wife/female companion/etc you have to post a pic of her or forever be shamed

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...%2FLaw%20%2322

[owoboros]

Thank goodness the punishment is only eternal shame.

[seco007]

Lol...enough time to make a sandwich.

But unfortunately that's not shifter related, it's the transmission gearing, it takes forever to go from 1-2 smoothly because the rpms need to drop sufficiently and the gear ratio changes quite a bit. A short shifter won't fix that.

Learn something new every day....


on that note anyone know if there are TWO windshield wiper sizes (driver and passenger side) ...I bought Valeo windshield wipers blades and was wondering this as I installed them.....

[owoboros]

Dude you just described my life!




????????? This car NEEDS a short shifter. During 1st to 2nd I have time enough to make a sandwich and the number of times I've nearly gone into 1st back to 2nd is instead of 3rd I don't even want to talk about. The stock selector is sloppy as f$%k.

I so totally agree with this. Going into third is awful in these cars. The short shift sounds like it's going to make my life better, plus I am into short shifters. ;)

[tankdeer]

You guys need to learn how to drive. I have zero issues shifting into any gear. Each one is buttery smooth and easy to get into. (like all of your moms)

[mec]

You guys need to learn how to drive. I have zero issues shifting into any gear. Each one is buttery smooth and easy to get into. (like all of your moms)

This guy knows what's up

[AKO]

Anyone with bixenons have any tips on how to tighten the bolt nearest to the fender? Its a pita i cant find anyway to get even near it

[aluthman]

Anyone with bixenons have any tips on how to tighten the bolt nearest to the fender? Its a pita i cant find anyway to get even near it

Go to Sears and buy the longest T30 screwdriver you can find. Mine has a black and red handle and has like an inch to spare. I bought it for the exact purpose you mentioned.

[AudiRay_722]

Thought this was a good place to ask. What does a set of titanium package 18" wheels go for? I have a set. Two with minor bend and all four have minor curb damage.

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[mec]

Go to Sears and buy the longest T30 screwdriver you can find. Mine has a black and red handle and has like an inch to spare. I bought it for the exact purpose you mentioned.

Do you know what length it is? The shaft at least?

[martinofski]

Does changing the Atmospheric pressure in Torque Pro app. change anything to the displayed value? It doesn't change a thing on mine.

Other question : How can I correct the projector light level with the levelling screw when it looks like right now I am stuck to the max. Thick, thick thick sound when turning. Look like the screw is disengaged.

[00_Bora]

Do you know what length it is? The shaft at least?

That's what she said?

[mec]

That's what she said?

Ahh you got me

[martinofski]

Ahh you got me

Mine is 14 inches :P
The screwdriver I mean

[mec]

Mine is 14 inches :P
The screwdriver I mean

I'm strictly interested in shaft length......;)

[kerfuffle]

What happened to the VIN look-up utility on AoA's site for recalls/bulletins?
http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/o...in_lookup.html

Is there an updated URL? The link above takes you to a generic maintenance landing page.

[B7Joe]

Thought this was a good place to ask. What does a set of titanium package 18" wheels go for? I have a set. Two with minor bend and all four have minor curb damage.

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Depends on how bad they really are. Considering all four would require repair (at least for me since curbage drives me nuts), I would say around $500-$600. What do you guys think? I mean, its a desirable wheel. Find the right guy that wants that exact wheel and you could get more.

I see guys trying to sell 17" stockers for $1k on CL all the time, but considering a nice, brand new set of aftermarket wheels can be had for $750-$1000 nowadays, not realistic imo.

[doughboy17]

Hi Gang,
I have 2 very dumb questions that I'd like to ask.

1. How does the plastic engine cover come off? Do I just give it a good pull, or are there some clips or screws somewhere?
2. Where are the horns? The stock horns are a little quiet for urban combat and so I feel the need, the need for Fiamm Air-Horns.
You know, the sort of horn that when blown scares the dozy bugger that just slipped into my lane 2 lanes back the other way, across the other street, and into a pole.

Cheers
Noel

PS I hope this post isn't too X-rated with my use of words like; pull, screws, horn, blown, bugger & pole.

1. Review the spark plug or air filter replacement DIYs. It shows where the attachment points are. It was a revelation to me -- so easy to pop off.

[Axis]

are these oem wheels?

[Kubus]

They look like 17 inch BBS RC

[Axis]

They look like 17 inch BBS RC

They made them in 5X112?

[Kubus]

Yeah but in 17 inch. The 18s were on the 337 and the GLI in 5x100

[geebus]

What's a downpipe?

[thezoneQuattro]

Lol...enough time to make a sandwich.

But unfortunately that's not shifter related, it's the transmission gearing, it takes forever to go from 1-2 smoothly because the rpms need to drop sufficiently and the gear ratio changes quite a bit. A short shifter won't fix that.

Shit this is enough for me to go back to a gti! There must be something that I can do! Maybe a down pipe and tune will free it up? Light weight pulley?

[thezoneQuattro]

You guys need to learn how to drive. I have zero issues shifting into any gear. Each one is buttery smooth and easy to get into. (like all of your moms)

Ha, I laughed so hard a bit of wee came out!

[mec]

Shit this is enough for me to go back to a gti! There must be something that I can do! Maybe a down pipe and tune will free it up? Light weight pulley?

Nah, a lightweight flywheel helps a bit. Shaving grams from the pulley won't do much. Honestly I don't find the shifting to be an issue.

I mean this was professionally engineered, it's not an absurd amount of time to shift from 1-2, it's just not a transmission that is geared like an m3, the gears are wide spread for fuel economy and that means slow shifts from 1-2, but honestly drive an a4 for 30 minutes and you can find a way to shift fast enough to fel fine.

My advice,
Accelerate hard in first gear to 4k, clutch in, gear 2 and as you pull the clutch out quickly but not sidestepping, you will already be in gear, very smooth.

[thezoneQuattro]

Oh Ive got one, can someone tell me how to work that freakin spare tire hold down nut! Geezus I got the spare wheel out but f*&cked if I can get it to go back in.

[mec]

Oh Ive got one, can someone tell me how to work that freakin spare tire hold down nut! Geezus I got the spare wheel out but f*&cked if I can get it to go back in.

You mean the plastic one that twists off? That's it, you just twist it counter clock wise. Mine came off pretty easily

[eyesolution]

What's a downpipe?

The flex pipe basically. It's the piece inbetween the cat and the pipes to the mufflers.


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[geebus]

The flex pipe basically. It's the piece inbetween the cat and the pipes to the mufflers.


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ok, so what's between the cat and the headers? Because that's what I thought you were gonna say lol

[eyesolution]

ok, so what's between the cat and the headers? Because that's what I thought you were gonna say lol

Oh wait you have Quattro right? I don't know how that looks under the car.


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[geebus]

Oh wait you have Quattro right? I don't know how that looks under the car.


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oh what the hell Allan?!?!?! you're killing me lol

[eyesolution]

oh what the hell Allan?!?!?! you're killing me lol

Here's member: "axis's" down pipe/highflow cat that he was selling a few months back. I'm sure he has Quattro lol. My bad geebus! Honest mistake lol




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[Shanster]

It's still the CAT between the header and the CAT. It's one piece.

[aluthman]

Do you know what length it is? The shaft at least?

I'll have to measure it when I get back to CT. I'm in Ohio for Thanksgiving.