Everything posted by Steve Q
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Emission update problem - lose of power
I am very surprised that they didn't tell you you could refuse. When I worked for a vw service department I always told customers they could refuse. Hace they said the egr needs replacing or what have they said is wrong?
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Audi a4 mods
Welcome to the forum :) You can't go wrong with a stainless steel exhaust. This will make the car sound sporty :) other mods to make it look nice is lowering it on sports suspension kit which will lower the car by around 30mm or coilovers which will lower the car and give a stiffer ride. Linked with this you can't go wrong with a nice set of alloy wheels. Normally 17 or 18 inch wheels are good :) Oh and have a quick look on google images or our club gallery for some inspiration :) hope iv helped cheers steve :)
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Newbie
Looks good Gav :) dont hesitate to ask questions:) cheers steve
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VAG emission recall (Ea189) info/issues
Your welcome Gareth :) Oops! you have a very good point, I should have put it in the recall action in the first place! ;) i believe it is the onus on the new owner to sort it cheers steve
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Hello everyone
Hi Mick, welcome to the forum :) youll find the members on here are a friendly bunch :) dont hesitate to ask questions :) cheers Steve
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European Road Trip
Great advice Trevor. Highly informative! Thanks :)
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Central locking problem
Hi Thibault, I had a similar problem with my a6. I had to unlock it via the drivers door and again if I did not do it fast enough the alarm would go off. The car ended up going to an auto electrician and the drivers door lock mechanism had to be replaced. It cost me £120. I deffo think it has nothing to do with your key as the symptoms are the same as mine and I did not have the keys replaced or re-coded. (or they weren't re-coded to the best of my knowledge when it went in for repair). Hope iv helped. Cheers Steve
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Removing centere facia
So glad it was useful and glad the console is realigned :) Those Haynes manuals are great! Cheers Steve
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VAG emission recall (Ea189) info/issues
Just thought I would post some links to recent motoring press articles with regard to the emissions recall. Various issues are occurring to vehicles after the update has been completed. Info on the recall https://www.whatcar.com/news/volkswagen-delays-emissions-fixes/ https://www.whatcar.com/news/volkswagen-emissions-need-know/ Recall causing breakdowns http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/92893/vw-emissions-scandal-recalls-compensation-is-your-car-affected-latest-news https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/volkswagen-denies-its-dieselgate-fix-causes-breakdowns Vw Tiguans loosing power https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/volkswagen-emissions-scandal/8-reports-of-volkswagen-tiguans-losing-power-after-ea189-emissions-fix/ Engines loosing fuel economy https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/autocar-test-shows-worse-economy-after-volkswagen-diesel-fix https://www.carthrottle.com/post/volkswagens-diesel-emissions-fix-lowers-fuel-economy-claims-real-world-test/ If you have an affected vehicle then in my opinion I would not have the emissions recall done. Especially if your car is remapped or modified. Also a lot of cars that go in for recalls are being flagged up with egr/egr cooler issues which have to be fixed before the recall can be carried out. This can cost over £1000 to fix! I speak from experience as I worked as a service adviser at Volkswagen. Also the recall/update is NOT a legal requirement and does not effect your vehicle tax. I hope this is useful for some of you :) Cheers steve
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German vs Japanese car show
VENUE CHANGE now being held at Flat showground Further information 1. Live music & DJ 2. Bar 3. Show n shine 4. Sound system competition 5. Flame out competitions 6. Child friendly 7. Camping facilities
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Getting More HP?
Welcome to the forum :) I would say a good induction kit, stainless exhaust and ecru remap :) Cheers Steve
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Leather interior
That's a good find! :) once you've worked out the site
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Cars or bikes you should have bought or kept.
The brm was a cracking car. Allegedly better than the mg zr! And that red quilted leather was gorgeous! Along with the green paint and orange grill! And finished off with nice wheels! Great car!
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A3 Saloon black edition 2017
No worries Nicky :) and we all sure do enjoy our Audis! :) even though I did get a puncture this morning and was cursing the car a little lol
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Cars or bikes you should have bought or kept.
Ah yes, that cracking scene!
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VAG Tuner Live
Yep! It sure is! :) would be great to have you on board Ross :) would you like to display your s3 at the event with us? nice one Dan :) and that shouldn't be a problem:)
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Cars or bikes you should have bought or kept.
And Volvo used an estate version in touring cars if I remember correctly
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A3 Saloon black edition 2017
Looks gorgeous! Hope she was worth the wait! :) just letting you know that your more than welcome to display your Audi at the upcoming events. The nearest one to you is vag Tuner Live at donington park on Sunday 16th July. Have a look at the events section and let me know if you'd be interested :)
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Cars or bikes you should have bought or kept.
Oh yes I remember them! Was yours an estate or saloon? Yellow was the best colour by far!
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Cars or bikes you should have bought or kept.
My grandad had a 1984 Volvo 760gle turbo diesel which he bought new. It has covered 230,000 miles before being laid up on my uncles farm. In approx 2003/2004 I found it in a field and When I went back to see it some months later it had gone and my uncle had got rid of it. I regret not saving it as it was the only tangible item of my grandads who died before I was born. It was nothing special but meant a lot to me as i remember the car as a child. Sorry for the sob story lol
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1995 A6 Engine and parts
Welcomes to the forum :) Sorry to hear your breaking her :( hopfully some members will find the parts useful cheers steve
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Audi A4 2008 Executive 143
Welcome to the forum Joe :) sorry to hear your having issues. The members on here are a friendly bunch and I'm sure one of the more experienced members will be able to advise you :) cheers steve
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Audi's in the Park....Chat thread
Derek it's great to have you on board! Andnof course you can display your vehicle with us! :) your a member so you can be on the display. Would be great to have a classic Audi there! :) il put your name on the list :) Do you fancy displaying your Audi at any other events with us?
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VAG Tuner Live
Good man! :D