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10-06-2006, 08:14 AM
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Posted By ajp

~50k ago - last time it went it was slipping...

isn't slipping this time though...and last check the shop said it was ok for wear
10-06-2006, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By ajp

drivetrain noise??

I"m supposed to drive my 99.5 1.8tqm on a road trip this weekend but just noticed a noise getting increasingly loud (that I think is drivetrain related and not a wheel bearing). Sort of a a...
05-18-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By ajp

agreed I just...

haven't really expereinced something shifts that quickly and so perfectly - I can see how the dsg would be quicker to 60 and around a track - just saying that I feel like it takes some of the drama...
05-17-2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By ajp

a3 testdrive impressions

Drove one tonight at Rockville Porsche Audi in MD and I thought I'd share my impressions.
I drove a DSG with the sport package - I'd probably go stick but was curious to check out the DSG. Very...
02-21-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By ajp

ticket advice...? long...

I was pulled over on Friday on I95 in MD along with an other b5 a4, setup, debadgd etc. Don't know the guy was just following him along. State trooper was a d*ck, "you guys racing?! etc etc"" (we...
02-21-2005, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By ajp

was a MD tag, don't remember the number

Hard to tell but looked like I 2.8 (i couldn't see the trim) debadged, had a lip spoiler and the multi spoke newer wheels (like celebration). It also looked lowered with possibly a different exhaust...
02-19-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By ajp

Silver a4 (debadged with lip spoiler) pulled over with me on I95 in MD today...you here?

What was that state troopers problem? "You guys been doin' a little racing?" WTF? I was looking for my toll cash..

Alex
99.5 1.8t
02-14-2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By ajp

thks..yeah I'd read that

in the archives. I'm just super frustrated as I just did my second replace of ignition mgmt control unit in less than 30k as well. fun.
alex
02-14-2005, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By ajp

newish water pump leaking?! any experience?

So i had the whole timing belt/water pump/belts etc service done at 60k and now 30k later my water new pump is leaking! To boot, the accesory/drive belts are all F'd as well and need to be redone....
02-11-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By ajp

driving with CV boot torn?

Apparently I have an outer CV boot torn. Don't know how big the tear is but need to drive the out of town this wknd until service next mon - HOw long does it take for that joint to go dry? Anyone...
12-11-2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By ajp

i had an ignition control module go bac

that caused the same thing - was causing misfires.
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12-11-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By ajp

I was wondering the same thing....

Would be lame if they didn't but the wording seems ifffy:
"If one or both front suspension lower control arms are worn adn the rubber boots are damaged due to external influence, or if your vehicle...
12-03-2004, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By ajp

Funny rs4 video from Brazil

Old rs4, but funny nonetheless...<ul><li><a href="http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/diversao/videos/videos/audi_rs4.mpg">Video</a></li></ul>
10-26-2004, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By ajp

205 section width too narrow for an 8'' wheel?

I know 6-7 would be ideal but is this just not feasible? Aware that the rim will likely have no protection. I have 205/50-17's M3's i want to put on 17x8 wheels...
thks
alex
10-22-2004, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By ajp

handling issues? ideas?

My 99.5 1.8tq w/ neuspeed race/bilsteins is starting to have handling issues. The car seems to be reacting oddly to mid corner bumps (i.e. expansion joints etc) - the front end isn't as tight as it...
08-31-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 269
Posted By ajp

around tucson?

I"ve saw porsche cayenne test mules up on Mt. lemmon before their release...

alex
05-21-2004, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By ajp

cat flange broke! good welding in MD??

Anyone know of a decent place to get my friggin cat flange welded back on? broke this morning...
sweet! I'm in Rockville...
Thanks
Alex
99.51.8tq
04-29-2004, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By ajp

same here...see link

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2025544.phtml">tie rod squeek</a></li></ul>
04-29-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 283
Posted By ajp

I had these symptoms

And it was ignition related - the ignition management controller was bad - a stupid little harness thing that cost 400 bucks.
problem fixed though
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04-29-2004, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By ajp

shop advice?pro imports vs ssi performance -

I'm getting a k03 switched out... both shops are reccomended though i'm in Rockville so Pro imports is closer. SSI is over an hour away.. but a hundred bucks cheaper for the labor.
Anyone have...
04-26-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By ajp

yeah - i wonder if the wastegate rod jammed...

yeah - i wonder if the wastegate rod jammed closed perhaps
04-26-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By ajp

sorry - i've got no gauge or VAG tool...it's...

sorry - i've got no gauge or VAG tool...it's definitely a huge difference though
04-26-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By ajp

Why is my car suddenly feel like it's got nitrous? Overboost? weird...long

So...i've got a 99.5 1.8tq with about 82k on it. It's been chipped with the old neuspeed .8bar since 5k. In the last 15k or so I've a rattling sound developed and got progressively worse...I assumed...
04-21-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By ajp

What's a reasonable labor cost to swap turbos?

Just a k03....was quoted 395 plus whatever parts, which seems kind of high to me...
Thanks
Alex
99.5 1.8tqm
04-21-2004, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By ajp

cool thanks. I'll give it a shot...

cool thanks. I'll give it a shot...
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