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04-26-2015, 09:11 PM
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Brooks Motorcars in Oakland. Audi certified....

Brooks Motorcars in Oakland. Audi certified. They've done body work on several Audi and non-Audi cars of mine in the past. Always top quality work.
05-18-2011, 10:11 AM
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Posted By andrec

What octane rating of gas are you using? Should...

What octane rating of gas are you using? Should be minimum 91 octane.

I realize that you're a first time Audi owner, but maybe a bit of paranoia is now setting in?
01-04-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By andrec

Brooks Motor Cars 9829 Bigge Street Oakland,...

Brooks Motor Cars
9829 Bigge Street
Oakland, CA 94603-2097
(510) 632-8901

http://www.brooksmotorcars.com/

Ask for "Dan". He's an Audi guy currently driving an C6 S6. Tell him Andre sent...
04-16-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,101
Posted By andrec

Check the drain holes around the sunroof frame. ...

Check the drain holes around the sunroof frame. They may be clogged and cause water intrusion. Also check the seals around the door frames for any kinks, rips, or tears. Also make sure the window...
04-14-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,716
Posted By andrec

Apples and oranges, but I've been running...

Apples and oranges, but I've been running Neuspeed Sport Springs and Koni FSDs on my '07 GTI 4 door for 35K miles. Ride is actually much more compliant than stock and handling improved to boot. I...
04-14-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,557
Posted By andrec

Nice! I like how the wheels are flush with the...

Nice! I like how the wheels are flush with the fenders.
04-11-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,300
Posted By andrec

Yeah, I thought about that as well but wanted to...

Yeah, I thought about that as well but wanted to stay with the OEM size. I might try that next time. I was actually thinking of just moving up to 20" wheels and tires, but it's just not in the...
04-10-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,300
Posted By andrec

Yeah, I saw that too and almost prematurely wet...

Yeah, I saw that too and almost prematurely wet myself with excitement when I saw the PRICE! LOL! I told the same story at the shop, and the owner said, "That's like coming into the pits needing a...
04-10-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,300
Posted By andrec

Thanks for the feedback.

Finding a tire in the proper OEM size has proven to be the biggest challenge.

Fortunately I won't be driving these tires at the limit about 99% of the time behind the wheel :) If and when I do...
04-09-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,300
Posted By andrec

Tires for the S6

Just had my brakes (all 4 rotors and pads) replaced by my local Audi specialist, Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley, CA.

I asked them to repair the driver's rear tire as I spotted a nail in it. The...
03-18-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Posted By andrec

1-1/2 hrs per axle for rotors and pads. If pad...

1-1/2 hrs per axle for rotors and pads. If pad slap only (R&R pads, no resurfacing of rotors), then 1 hr per axle.
03-13-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,266
Posted By andrec

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html if...

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html if you have their proprietary cable.
03-13-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By andrec

Local SF Bay Area Audi dealer is advertising an...

Local SF Bay Area Audi dealer is advertising an '07 w/ 27K miles for $52,999.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/1641229544.html
02-25-2010, 05:15 PM
02-24-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,394
Posted By andrec

Recommend calling a Stoptech vendor near you or...

Recommend calling a Stoptech vendor near you or call Griffin Motorwerke.
02-23-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,394
Posted By andrec

I don't know. Never shopped at either location.

I don't know. Never shopped at either location.
02-22-2010, 06:23 PM
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Views: 2,394
Posted By andrec

I dropped by Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley, CA...

I dropped by Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley, CA last week. Terry Griffin (owner) told me about some brake pads (front and rear) by Stoptech that are low dust, no noise, and perform as well or better...
02-14-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By andrec

Have your friend check Koni FSD struts and...

Have your friend check Koni FSD struts and shocks. They will soften up the ride without much of a degradation in handling. My GTI stock suspension was firm before I switched out to Neuspeed springs...
02-13-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By andrec

Thanks for the feedback. My daily driver is an...

Thanks for the feedback. My daily driver is an '07 VW GTi 4dr with DSG transmission. I like the economy of the diesel, but the price for the A3 TDI is pretty steep. The Golf and Jetta TDIs can be...
02-11-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By andrec

Tell us about the A3 S-line TDI. How do you like...

Tell us about the A3 S-line TDI. How do you like it?
02-07-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,709
Posted By andrec

Nice results. Thanks again for doing all the...

Nice results. Thanks again for doing all the research and testing.
02-05-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,295
Posted By andrec

2Bennett in your neck of the woods.

2Bennett in your neck of the woods.
02-05-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By andrec

Keep the existing spare.

Keep the existing spare.
02-03-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,403
Posted By andrec

Tracking thread now. Thanks in advance for the...

Tracking thread now. Thanks in advance for the R&D!
01-29-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,394
Posted By andrec

So I did some homework to figure out what this is...

So I did some homework to figure out what this is going to cost me in parts. My local Audi parts department quoted me a price of just under $1K for front & rear rotors and pads.

I then came to...
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