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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-03-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,716
Posted By dukeland

Adding insult to injury (to the pocketbook) is...

Adding insult to injury (to the pocketbook) is that the A6, among other models is also manufactured locally in their Aurangabad plant in India.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-13-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By dukeland

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-13-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By dukeland

Wheel advice

I am looking to replace my stock 18" wheel (prestige, non-sport, OEM springs) which has 245/45/18 18x8J ET39 tire/rim combo with an A5 titanium rotor wheels with 255/35/19 19x9J ET33 specs.

The...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,718
Posted By dukeland

What is the shipping cost? From your website,...

What is the shipping cost? From your website, seems like these mats are shipped from Poland, and not available locally in Canada.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,623
Posted By dukeland

In 2012 models, the lap timer does not show up on...

In 2012 models, the lap timer does not show up on the DIS, even though it can be enabled via Vagcom. I have the 487 version. I am likely getting an MMI upgrade next week (don't yet know to which...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-16-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,713
Posted By dukeland

I knew that I'm not the only nut-job out there...

I knew that I'm not the only nut-job out there (my wife thinks I am the only one). Apart from the above precautions, I also avoid parking next to a coupe, as the longer doors pose a much larger risk...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-11-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,603
Posted By dukeland

Avoid Auto Distributor Direct

Looking at Decim8r's post and seeing that the Auto Distributor Direct is/wants to be active on AW, I was interested in buying these mats. My advise to anyone looking to buy these mats from Auto...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,915
Posted By dukeland

If I were you, I would prefer option 3 (after the...

If I were you, I would prefer option 3 (after the trip is done). Unless I had low oil / oil burning issues, this would give me the requisite miles (a 10% overage doesn't really matter) and get the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-27-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,482
Posted By dukeland

Thanks guys. Both good suggestions to try out. ...

Thanks guys. Both good suggestions to try out.

I got the replacement permit, but hate myself for being careless. Thanks to my kids, when my previous car goes to a chop shop they will find a few...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-27-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,482
Posted By dukeland

Gap between windshield and dash

I usually hang the parking permit for my office on the rear view mirror, but yesterday, in a hurry I placed it on the dash. Stupid me, didn't realize there is a gap between the dash and the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-26-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,837
Posted By dukeland

I had the same issue on my '12 A6. Brought it to...

I had the same issue on my '12 A6. Brought it to the attention of the dealer who adjusted the striker pin, and it is much easier now. See MileHighJC's experience here...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,475
Posted By dukeland

Today, I got an email flyer from Audi Burlington...

Today, I got an email flyer from Audi Burlington (Boston) that it has received it's first truckload of 2014 A6. Has anybody taken delivery yet? The earliest arrival dates I have seen someone posting...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-18-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By dukeland

Welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club!
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-18-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,499
Posted By dukeland

Just yesterday, when my wife was taking kids for...

Just yesterday, when my wife was taking kids for soccer practice, she put her purse (and the key fob) in the trunk along with the equipment bag. She was able to start and drive the car, as...
Forum: Feedback
06-17-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,925
Posted By dukeland

I can search now, but the results are limited...

I can search now, but the results are limited only until MAY 2013.

Happens to me in both Firefox and IE.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,175
Posted By dukeland

From yesterday's announcement of upcoming iOS...

From yesterday's announcement of upcoming iOS integration with the car, Audi's logo was missing (so was BMW) on the slide. In some respect, I think that is good outcome. I don't want to be sucked...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-03-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,203
Posted By dukeland

Ha Ha! That said, the latch on the compartment...

Ha Ha!
That said, the latch on the compartment is not the easiest to operate. Became easier when I got used to it. My wife still struggles with the passenger side, though.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-03-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,776
Posted By dukeland

Just out of my own curiosity, I put "5043 W...

Just out of my own curiosity, I put "5043 W Fletcher Street, Chicago IL" through voice command on my Audi, and the Nav recognized it instantly. Admitting that it did have problem in getting through ...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-01-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,776
Posted By dukeland

Just a thought, could the microphone be the...

Just a thought, could the microphone be the culprit? As many have stated, and also my experience (with English as my 2nd language), Audi's voice guidance is working very well for me.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-29-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,300
Posted By dukeland

Short answer, No. Only a car sold by an Audi...

Short answer, No. Only a car sold by an Audi dealer can be CPO'ed if that car meets Audi's CPO parameters.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By dukeland

Not S6, but US spec A6 (C7) owner here in Ottawa.

Not S6, but US spec A6 (C7) owner here in Ottawa.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By dukeland

Which country/region are you in? This option is...

Which country/region are you in? This option is not available in North America.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-15-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,449
Posted By dukeland

I had the same problem. It is actually a bad...

I had the same problem. It is actually a bad design (uncharacteristic of Germans) as the nuts/attachments points fall into the plate holder. I carefully pulled out the plate holder and retrieved the...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-18-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By dukeland

I don't have experience with red cable (only...

I don't have experience with red cable (only blue) but from what I have read on the forum, rebooting iPhone would make MMI recognize the device. Have you tried that already?
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-18-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,363
Posted By dukeland

Nice write up. Reassuring that the car (with...

Nice write up. Reassuring that the car (with right combination of tires) is a great choice for us Canucks.

The joy I get every time I enter my A6, never stops.
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