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Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-10-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By mithrilG60

Still muchly appreciated! Now to find a fix for...

Still muchly appreciated! Now to find a fix for the rattling 2nd row 60 split.... (that hopefully isn't "buy a new base" :p)
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-09-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,239
Posted By mithrilG60

Recognizing this is a old thread, did you find a...

Recognizing this is a old thread, did you find a solution? Getting the exact same issue on the 2012 I just bought (test drive had an adult sitting in the seat so I didn't hear it :rolleyes:)
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-09-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By mithrilG60

Didn’t end up recalibrating prior to sale, the...

Didn’t end up recalibrating prior to sale, the guy was selling on behalf of his brother who’s working overseas. He was really antsy about even just scanning with VAG-com. It was odd, but he was a...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-08-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By mithrilG60

Thanks for that link, bookmarked in case I do...

Thanks for that link, bookmarked in case I do purchase this vehicle. I was initially in the no camp but am feeling much better about the car now having taken the time to research the codes above.
...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-07-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By mithrilG60

2012 S-Line Prestige - front HVAC and steering column adjustment issues

Hey everyone,

Been away from the Audi world for a while now but my ‘08 Touareg finally died and am looking at a 2012 Q7 S-Line Prestige to replace it. Overall it’s in reasonable condition with low...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,151
Posted By mithrilG60

1) The 5HP24 is SIGNIFICANTLY bigger, it's why...

1) The 5HP24 is SIGNIFICANTLY bigger, it's why the wide bodies have a different transmission tunnel. It will not fit in a narrow body chassis.
2) Why would you want to do this swap?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-09-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By mithrilG60

Your picture is of an S6, all of which came with...

Your picture is of an S6, all of which came with the 340hp variant of the 4.2L and was only it was only available in 2002 and 2003 (in North America). The only engine option available on the North...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By mithrilG60

All C5 headlights use H7 halogens as the...

All C5 headlights use H7 halogens as the dedicated high beam bulb, not sure what the low beam bulb is for the halogen models but D2S is the only HID bulb used. Don't waste your time on aftermarket,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,603
Posted By mithrilG60

This is the best advice you'll get. The S6 got...

This is the best advice you'll get. The S6 got the same sport suspension as the Sport package on the 2.7T and 4.2L sedans just with a higher spring rate in the rear to compensate for the Avant's...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-25-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,406
Posted By mithrilG60

Shouldn't have to. There's more than enough room...

Shouldn't have to. There's more than enough room to pop off the housing back and remove the bulbs on both sides, you just have to remove the intake snorkel to access the passenger side. Now the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By mithrilG60

Most of the interior will swap directly. The 4.2...

Most of the interior will swap directly. The 4.2 has a different floor pan to accommodate the wider transmission tunnel so the carpets and floor mats are specific but the rest is the same.

The V8...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-18-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

I don't profess to be a guru, I just did a lot of...

I don't profess to be a guru, I just did a lot of research when I was looking into upgrading my projectors. The colour cutoff comments was aimed more in response to ajg617, sorry if that wasn't...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

It probably has nothing to do with the colour,...

It probably has nothing to do with the colour, but it does affect the quality of the bulb. The cheap eBay bulbs tend to cut corners on materials, that's why they're not as bright as real 85122+ or...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

I'm talking about the colour band on the cutoff. ...

I'm talking about the colour band on the cutoff. In this pic it's a blue band across most of the cutoff.

http://www.mithril.ca/audi/headlights/evox/evox-output001.jpg

On my stock projectors it...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

AudiWorld Exactly. A yellow colour...

AudiWorld



Exactly. A yellow colour band in operation is completely normal for stock lights. As I mentioned earlier, it's from the diffraction of light bending on the edge of the cutoff...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

Yup, colour shift to violets and pinks are very...

Yup, colour shift to violets and pinks are very characteristic of HIDs that are at end of life. That colour shift will also show in normal use and not just start up. The bulbs light colour is...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

Color shift during power up is completely normal....

Color shift during power up is completely normal. It takes time for the salts inside the capsule to vapourize and turn to plasma, that's what you're seeing as the light changes colour. Also there...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,558
Posted By mithrilG60

No, unfortunately VCDS requires the full Windows...

No, unfortunately VCDS requires the full Windows version found on the Surface Pro.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,725
Posted By mithrilG60

Quattro may get you moving regardless of your...

Quattro may get you moving regardless of your tires, but the tires are what let you stop and steer. As inadequate as all-seasons are in winter temps and conditions they will still be significantly...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,455
Posted By mithrilG60

OEM Non-Sport -> OEM Sport = 30mm drop

OEM Non-Sport -> OEM Sport = 30mm drop
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,558
Posted By mithrilG60

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-mobile/ ...

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-mobile/

Launched this week, works like a normal Hex-Can-USB plus connects wirelessly to any laptop, tablet or smartphone ;)
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,165
Posted By mithrilG60

The Retrofit Source or HIDBulbs R Us, you'll see...

The Retrofit Source or HIDBulbs R Us, you'll see cheaper on eBay but most of those will be fake.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-31-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By mithrilG60

They've said they will, but as with previous...

They've said they will, but as with previous iterations you have be a registered owner to qualify. If you bought your cable second registration will cost you $99. I expect the Hex-NET interface...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,552
Posted By mithrilG60

Umm.... ok. The construction of all A6/S6/RS6...

Umm.... ok. The construction of all A6/S6/RS6 door blades is exactly the same: plastic. The only metal used in them are 2 threaded nuts embedded in either end of the plastic mounting strip used to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,645
Posted By mithrilG60

Do the wipers stop if you jiggle the switch? ...

Do the wipers stop if you jiggle the switch? Wiper and turn stalk switches generally tend to fail when they get loose and lose contact. And yes, replacing a turn or wiper stalk is a pretty easy...
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