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Forum: Audi allroad
07-23-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,522
Posted By GTA_Driver

That is an amazing museum piece! No scratches on...

That is an amazing museum piece! No scratches on the lower front bumper either...

The best part about your car's configuration - normal (non-kermit) interior :)

Congratulations
Forum: Audi allroad
04-05-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,402
Posted By GTA_Driver

BMW is built for the race track the same way a...

BMW is built for the race track the same way a Mazda Miata is built for Le Mans.

Generally they are built to handle well, but tey are built for roads and streets and people who can appreciate...
Forum: Audi allroad
04-05-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By GTA_Driver

Interestingly, the 4.2 found in te regular A6...

Interestingly, the 4.2 found in te regular A6 widebody and in the S6 is paired up to a beefier transmission, 5HP24. I believe the same tranny is also in the RS6.

However, it also has a fairly...
Forum: Audi allroad
04-04-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By GTA_Driver

The transmission between the 2.7T and the 4.2 is...

The transmission between the 2.7T and the 4.2 is the same 5HP19.

You want 2005 model year with the upgraded torque converter.

But the V8 feels like a different beast altogether, with instant...
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By GTA_Driver

May be slightly harder to find donor cars with...

May be slightly harder to find donor cars with beige interiors, but not impossible. Also check out Ali Express, the Chinese eBay, for some new trim pieces, like cup holders, switches, etc.

Let me...
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By GTA_Driver

Check this out...

Check this out http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Fault_Codes

It should have some thing for you to go off.

Sounds like you may have a boost leak, at least with the 00575 code.
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By GTA_Driver

It's best to stick with OEM. It flows nicely, and...

It's best to stick with OEM. It flows nicely, and you won't see any performance improvements.

Be happy with 20 mpg. Us guys with C5 allroads can be getting 12 - 14 mpg, 18 is pretty good.
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By GTA_Driver

I would suspect the switch. Been known to happen...

I would suspect the switch. Been known to happen with worn switches.
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By GTA_Driver

Definitely possible to swap the bumpers including...

Definitely possible to swap the bumpers including all 4 sensors. There's also a module for it, that you would need to swap over, wiring for the sensors, and possibly some coding in the instrument...
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,235
Posted By GTA_Driver

Keep us posted! We want to know the problem and...

Keep us posted! We want to know the problem and the resolution.
Forum: Audi allroad
04-02-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By GTA_Driver

So, how is the new ride? As good as you expected,...

So, how is the new ride? As good as you expected, better? It was one heck of a deal for a nicely built stage 3 allroad. And it comes in the fastest colour - black!
Forum: Audi allroad
03-31-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,235
Posted By GTA_Driver

He has a 2013 Allroad. I doubt CV joints are his...

He has a 2013 Allroad. I doubt CV joints are his problem, but if they are, the dealer will replace with original Audi parts under warranty.
Forum: Audi allroad
03-18-2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,193
Posted By GTA_Driver

You have a leak. Even with a tired compressor it...

You have a leak. Even with a tired compressor it should not drop.
Forum: Audi allroad
03-17-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By GTA_Driver

Get it properly aligned at the dealer. Most shops...

Get it properly aligned at the dealer. Most shops don't do what it takes to align the car (eg move the subframe).
Forum: Audi allroad
02-22-2014, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By GTA_Driver

I would visit a good exhaust shop. If they still...

I would visit a good exhaust shop. If they still leak they can throw codes for the catalyst.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-11-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By GTA_Driver

Clear codes. What codes come back? Could be...

Clear codes. What codes come back?

Could be coolant temp sensor.

You can also try disconnecting the MAF to send the car into open loop.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-11-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,863
Posted By GTA_Driver

If you don't wrench, going with OEM is a good bet...

If you don't wrench, going with OEM is a good bet if your goals are long term. Especially after I found out a local shop that works on Audis that can get original Audi bag $550 installed.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-06-2014, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By GTA_Driver

You can't replace struts because your car doesn't...

You can't replace struts because your car doesn't have them. It does have shocks. Don't replace them, the mileage is still good.

Heated steering wheel works when you turn on seat warmer and the...
Forum: Audi allroad
02-06-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,534
Posted By GTA_Driver

I'm in Toronto. Visit the website kijiji.ca and...

I'm in Toronto. Visit the website kijiji.ca and look for Allroads. There was a 2005 model for $7200 CDN. Likely may not be perfect for being so low.

And probably won't work for you if you're in...
Forum: Audi allroad
02-05-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,534
Posted By GTA_Driver

Skip this car. At that astronomical price? You...

Skip this car. At that astronomical price? You can buy it for ~ $6K around here.

2005 model year with 100K miles can be bought for $11K with good maintenance history.

This is another dealer...
Forum: Audi allroad
02-03-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 813
Posted By GTA_Driver

Why not test drive it and feel for yourself? It...

Why not test drive it and feel for yourself? It is softer than regular spring suspension but there are other fctors that could be contributing to a harsh ride, like worn out contro arms.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-02-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By GTA_Driver

The leaks that you should be worried about are...

The leaks that you should be worried about are the silent ones. They are slow, and just drop your car overnight at first.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-01-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,928
Posted By GTA_Driver

No, but you will still need a kind of bulb that...

No, but you will still need a kind of bulb that doesn't set off errors.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-01-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By GTA_Driver

Get a good quality OEM kit. TRW arms, a good kit...

Get a good quality OEM kit. TRW arms, a good kit from Europa is about $950.

Lots of cheap kits fail in a year.
Forum: Audi allroad
02-01-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By GTA_Driver

With proper hardware, the Allroad can be made to...

With proper hardware, the Allroad can be made to handle amazingly well. In the days when sports cars are approaching 4000-4500 lbs, the Allroad's 4225 lbs isn't too bad. Lighter with a manual.
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