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Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
04-26-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,460
Posted By blacka4avant

checked today and according to the Dunedin dealer...

checked today and according to the Dunedin dealer there are four dipsticks available in Auckland at the Audi/VW warehouse. Part #01F 321 431 A is correct.

Cost is $71.17

Dave, the filling tube...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
04-01-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,322
Posted By blacka4avant

Great Photo - how about a small improvement. :)...

Great Photo - how about a small improvement. :)

Cheers
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
02-14-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,957
Posted By blacka4avant

I have not used this tire yet, but it seems to be...

I have not used this tire yet, but it seems to be the bargain of the year. Read the tire test on tirerack.com - this tire is on the top of the list, second only to the Pirelli P Zero. Also, the specs...
Forum: Inline-5 Discussion
02-12-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,657
Posted By blacka4avant

Here is a great article about the diverter valves...

Here is a great article about the diverter valves in our cars. They actually take them apart! This is the second article - the first had flow tests.

They recommend using the 710N diverter as best...
Forum: Inline-5 Discussion
02-10-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,657
Posted By blacka4avant

710N Diverter Valve

Can anyone tell me the best (cheapest) place to buy a replacement diverter valve for my 1994 S4. the part numbers are:

Audi # 034 145 710N Bosch # 0 280 142 114

Thanks,

It looks like no...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-31-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By blacka4avant

Yes, that appears to be correct for keeping the...

Yes, that appears to be correct for keeping the inner rim edge at the same place. However, this does mean that the entire increase in wheel width, and tire location, is going outward 1.5".

Will...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-31-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 569
Posted By blacka4avant

Using new spare tyre after four years

Hi All,

Is there a problem with using a spare tyre that is about four years old (been sitting in the boot) that is new and never used? I would be purchasing new tyres to match it - but will it...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-30-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,992
Posted By blacka4avant

Yes, check all maintenance items and that...

Yes, check all maintenance items and that everything is functioning correctly as suggested by Uber-S-S6 and mostly what he says for upgrades too.

I would start with a set of H+R springs to lower...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-30-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Posted By blacka4avant

Thanks Reggie, I recognize that handling will be...

Thanks Reggie, I recognize that handling will be affected and that either end of the car may come loose before the other unexpectedly. As long as I will not ruin the center diff or other parts I am...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-27-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Posted By blacka4avant

Gary Thanks for your replies. Different...

Gary

Thanks for your replies. Different brands (assuming the same diameter) should not be used because it will affect the handling (safety)?

Is that the only reason?

I appreciate your...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-26-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Posted By blacka4avant

Okay so Audi says 4/32" which means a diameter...

Okay so Audi says 4/32" which means a diameter difference of 8/32". So my question still remains, if new tires of different brands are .1" different why is that not recommended when in normal wear...
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-26-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By blacka4avant

Might that have been Racing Hart? ...

Might that have been Racing Hart?

http://www.rhc.co.za/

Not sure the price is that low - but they do have lots of pictures of their wheels on cars on their website.
Forum: Wheels & Tires Discussion
01-26-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Posted By blacka4avant

Do we need to replace all four tires?

I have a 1994 S4 and the owners manual says that "All four wheels must always be fitted with radial ply tyres of the same size, type, make and tread pattern."

They go on to say "...and the centre...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 338
Posted By blacka4avant

Re: Am I insane for buying a car from across the country?

No,you're not insane. I have bought several cars long distance and been very happy with all. The latest one was my current A4 Avant - 1999 with 1.8T and tiptronic. Bought it without ever seeing it in...
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