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02-12-2016, 07:35 PM
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Posted By q5q7

it had happened on me once before, I pulled over...

it had happened on me once before, I pulled over and checked the pressure,everything was ok so I basically just reset the TPMS.

Now as I think about it, it was probably because I installed 4 new...
02-12-2016, 04:37 PM
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Views: 15,180
Posted By q5q7

thanks everyone. here is the story: when...

thanks everyone.

here is the story:
when I was on my way home, the tire pressure alarm sounded, I ignored it, kept driving for about 3 miles till I get home, not knowing what had happened.
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02-10-2016, 05:49 PM
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Views: 15,180
Posted By q5q7

why no crisscross rotation on quattro?

the manual indicates the rotation should be front back, same side only. any idea why it is the case?

I am not using directional tires.
10-23-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,253
Posted By q5q7

got it, so the map update is non free.

got it, so the map update is non free.
10-23-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,253
Posted By q5q7

Thanks! it is great i'll have latest map for the...

Thanks! it is great i'll have latest map for the trip. also new rear brakes!
10-23-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,253
Posted By q5q7

do i have latest mmi and map from this pic?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-img_20151023_074450838_hdr_655186832f4f8c32be08c5fe45f20b1538cba667.jpg
10-19-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By q5q7

good point, anyone know the original rear pad...

good point, anyone know the original rear pad thickness?

the brake fluid flush i believe is covered in the audi care package? I just did 35k service.
10-19-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By q5q7

yes I did use a lot of ACC when making long...

yes I did use a lot of ACC when making long distance drives.
10-16-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By q5q7

Thanks for the breakdown, $150/hr labor is abt...

Thanks for the breakdown, $150/hr labor is abt right at my dealership..

another million dollar question: can I drive this car safely for an extra 3k miles?

I am about to move cross country...
10-16-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,268
Posted By q5q7

i had a minor rear end accident last year. the...

i had a minor rear end accident last year. the audi collision center took the bumper off, filled the dent and repainted whole bumper, cost that guy's insurance about $1500. I didn't have to do...
10-16-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By q5q7

should I go head with what dealer suggests regarding rear brake?

dealer says "the vehicle needs rear brakes. They measure 3mm the estimate is $816.98+tax"

the brake pad warning lights have not come off yet.

the car is at 30k miles. I have no ideas if this...
10-06-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,927
Posted By q5q7

how much weight can I reasonably put in the trunk

have a cross country move coming, me + wife < 300lbs
I have some small but heavy iron stuff.
how much more weight can a 2012 bear with without hurting the suspension?

couple thousand miles....
05-12-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

question, which wheel to put this the newly...

question, which wheel to put this the newly shaved tire on? front or rear?
05-11-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

thanks for sharing, helpful story.

thanks for sharing, helpful story.
05-11-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

you are located in an area with very good roads;)...

you are located in an area with very good roads;) the roads here in the northeast get destroyed yearly due to snow storms and road salt. I am fairly sure I got hit this year on the turnpike entrance....
05-11-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

thanks both for reminding. Yes i never had a...

thanks both for reminding. Yes i never had a blowout before had no idea about consequences.

so looks like I should stick with tirerack instead of costco and buy separate road hazard insurance?
...
05-08-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

here is the bubble. I already felt much better...

here is the bubble. I already felt much better now after it got moved to the rear. but now snagit makes me nervous again!:(
...
05-08-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

moved to bulged tire to the rear. it is a quater...

moved to bulged tire to the rear. it is a quater size bulge. near the tread on the side wall.

why do i do this? i'll see if it last another year, i am pretty sure I'll get another pothole...
05-07-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,608
Posted By q5q7

tire bulge question

Feb 2014 at 18k miles, pothole caused a bulge on one tire.

I replaced all 4 tires to brand new continental extreme contact DWS

now 14 months later at 28k miles another bulge caused by pothole....
02-10-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 19,698
Posted By q5q7

undercarriage rust

how resistant is audi to rust in general?

is it ok to wait till all snow is gone to clean the undercarriage thoroughly at automated car wash?
01-31-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,440
Posted By q5q7

my car vin hasn't pulled out any recall yet.

my car vin hasn't pulled out any recall yet.
12-22-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,131
Posted By q5q7

maybe only really rich people own cars in nyc....

maybe only really rich people own cars in nyc. parking is $500+ a month? and space only big enuf for a mini cooper?:D
12-21-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,131
Posted By q5q7

maybe driving a prius zip car is the same...

maybe driving a prius zip car is the same experience as driving an audi;)
12-11-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,190
Posted By q5q7

crown gear differential

quick question: is c7 A6 3.0 equipped with crown gear differential or the traditional torsen center differential?

crown gear diff
Crown Gear Differential - Audi Emotion Club AUDIclopedia - YouTube
12-03-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,597
Posted By q5q7

I see, so I don't get why two posters think...

I see, so I don't get why two posters think standard CC is sometimes more useful.
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