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Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
04-29-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By BuddyDog

FWIW, I have the service package I bought for our...

FWIW, I have the service package I bought for our car, which is supposed to coer the 15, 25, 35, 45 K mile services.

Audi bases the plan on either time or milegae. I went in at 20K to do the 25K...
Forum: NorCal Discussion
03-12-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By BuddyDog

Try calling 2Bennett AudiMotive in Davis and see...

Try calling 2Bennett AudiMotive in Davis and see if they can help.
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 47,521
Posted By BuddyDog

Shaggy Dog?

It sure seems funny to me that all these noobies who just joined the forum are all posting about mechanical problems with their cars.

They have had these cars for 2-3 years, never posted, then...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By BuddyDog

Yup. Avants are boring

Like this one...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
01-01-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By BuddyDog

Oil specs

You need to use oil that meets VW/Audi 502.00 spec, if you want to keep your warranty. The only Mobil 1 that meets the spec is 0W-40.

Here's a list from AoA of approved oils...
...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
12-27-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,098
Posted By BuddyDog

Nope

A4 uses the quattro system with a Torsen center differential. The TT/A3 are transverse mounted engines which use the Haldex controller on the rear differential.

The FWD A4 is a completely...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
12-22-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,949
Posted By BuddyDog

Other options are Pagid, Axxis Ultimate, Freodo...

Other options are Pagid, Axxis Ultimate, Freodo 2500.

I have not run the Hawk's but seems some people like them.

I did use Axxis Ultimates on my old TT and they worked out well for a dual...
Forum: NorCal Discussion
11-12-2009, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Posted By BuddyDog

Dealers

FWIW, I have had very good experiences with both Livermore Audi and Niello Audi.

I didn't buy my car from them, but so far Livermore Audi has serviced our TT and now the A4 and they have always...
Forum: NorCal Discussion
11-02-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By BuddyDog

Probably harder to find than hen's teeth... ...

Probably harder to find than hen's teeth...

I had to do a dealer search all over the US when we bought our 6 speed, and this one was found in AZ and shipped to the dealer in CA.
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
10-12-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By BuddyDog

No timing belt, it has a chain. I can't...

No timing belt, it has a chain.

I can't comment on any issues with 3.2 as we have a 2.0.
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-05-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,140
Posted By BuddyDog

Incredible amount of bulls@*t being spewed by...

Incredible amount of bulls@*t being spewed by Supersluber here.

All these mods and he only has 4 posts??? No pics either.

You've been outed, BS Boy.
Forum: NorCal Discussion
08-28-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By BuddyDog

I take my STaSIS MTF turbo A4 to Livermore Audi...

I take my STaSIS MTF turbo A4 to Livermore Audi and they don't bat an eye. They are even careful to advise when they won't do something, like re-flash the ECU. Most of the techs there are...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,140
Posted By BuddyDog

Audi Club North America website... ...

Audi Club North America website...

http://www.audiclubna.org/
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,140
Posted By BuddyDog

Driving School...

Your first "mod" shoud be a good driving school, such as the ones run by ACNA, so you don't kill yourself driving like a 17 year old.
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By BuddyDog

"But wait! There's more!" I'm sorry, sir,...

"But wait! There's more!"

I'm sorry, sir, but that phrase is trademarked by the late Billy Mays! ;-)
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,585
Posted By BuddyDog

T-Bolts!

I think the Audi rack is based on the Thule "Aero" bars and there should be little channels in the racks where "T-Bolts" slide in then the attachment is screwed on to the T-Bolt (at least that's how...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
07-18-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,278
Posted By BuddyDog

The biggest deal is getting the filter changed. ...

The biggest deal is getting the filter changed. I also go every 5K and have the service plan, so I took it to a local VW dealer with my own oil and they did the change with a new filter for less...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
06-30-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,590
Posted By BuddyDog

I'd go 245/35R19 to keep overall diameter the...

I'd go 245/35R19 to keep overall diameter the same as stock.

My sig pic is 265/30R19, but those are smaller overall diameter than stock and it throws the speedo/ odo off.

I switched to...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
06-24-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Posted By BuddyDog

Avants rock!

Avants rock!
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
06-20-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By BuddyDog

AoA Customer Care...

1-800-822-2834 (AUDI) M-F 8a-8p Eastern time
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
06-20-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,819
Posted By BuddyDog

Audi approved oil

Here's the official list from Audi on approved oil for your engine.

I don't think it's the viscosity rating as much as HTHS strength and SAPS
Forum: NorCal Discussion
06-09-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,576
Posted By BuddyDog

wOOt!

wOOt!
Forum: NorCal Discussion
06-09-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,362
Posted By BuddyDog

Also Griffin Motorwerke and AVS in Berkeley

Terry Griffin has been wrenching on Audi's since the 80's. Eddie DelGado at AVS has a lot of good feedback, too.
Forum: NorCal Discussion
06-09-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By BuddyDog

Been there a few times...

The sales and service staff are great. If Paul Lambert is around, he is very knowledgeable about the development of their packages they sell through certain Audi dealers. I have one of their cars...
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
05-10-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By BuddyDog

Coilover options

I used to have a 3.2 TT and while I did not lower it, KW Suspension did borrow the car to test fit their coilover kit a few years back.

You can check with KW suspension, Koni, Bilstein. The same...
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