Comparing a 01 to an 04...tip lag almost gone!!

Benallroad · 09-29-2004, 12:32 PM

I just picked up my 04 and find that the car is even better than my 01. The tip lag is almost completely gone, the steering is tighter, the tranny is more responsive and upshifts and downshifts are handled better. Build quality is still outstanding. Sound quality of the Bose stereo is better. Now the bad stuff...the shifter **** is cheap plastic now, the leather on steering wheel is cheaper, the OEM Pirellis still stink. Those wanting an 05 better look at the photos at the dealer first. I think it looks far less elegant especially from the rear.

ar2002 · 09-29-2004, 04:13 PM

Haven't seen any '05s yet!

scfan · 09-29-2004, 05:13 PM

Wish I'd never given the dealer back my '01 original; newer replacement is cheap plastic and absolute crap in comparison.

Newer TCM replacement, on the other hand, cleaned up my shifts and lag is more tolerable. Original TCM sucked.

Griff5 · 09-30-2004, 01:22 AM

Hmmmm... do you think the TCM is backward-compatible? If so, maybe instead of getting a tip chip, we could just replace the TCM with the latest part #? Anyone know the cost of the part and if it will work in a 2001 AR?

Boston Driver · 09-30-2004, 12:48 PM

I just posted on this forum that I have a spare leather **** from my 2001 2.7T. I replaced mine with the OEM RS6 shift ****. Yours if you want it.

scfan · 09-30-2004, 05:32 PM

I thought I'd be kind and point out one of the "newer" items replaced under warranty that was better than the original!

I know my new TCM was an "updated" box for an '01, but I don't know if the same as a '02 or newer. Guess I could pull up the carpet and look for a part number Jim???

Griff5 · 09-30-2004, 07:14 PM

Sure... a part number would be great. Don't kill yourself getting it... if you want to and no big rush.

I'm out of warranty... but if the OEM upgrade isn't too expensive, it might be worth getting it replaced vs. buying a tip chip.

Thanks.

Jim

UnoDosTurbosQuattro · 10-06-2004, 07:19 AM

http://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/92068.phtml

Not sure of P/N on latest model year.

09-29-2004, 04:13 PM	#2
ar2002 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,576	For a given color combo, don't the '01s & the '05s look exactly the same? Haven't seen any '05s yet! __________________ 2002, Alpaka/Beige, TIP. Preferred, Premium, Convenience. Heated Seats, Ski Sack, Hitch.

09-29-2004, 05:13 PM	#3
scfan AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,491	And the crap rear cargo cover... Wish I'd never given the dealer back my '01 original; newer replacement is cheap plastic and absolute crap in comparison. Newer TCM replacement, on the other hand, cleaned up my shifts and lag is more tolerable. Original TCM sucked. __________________ <big>I'm a Porsche 911!</big> You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it. Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

09-30-2004, 01:22 AM	#4
Griff5 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 139	Re: And the crap rear cargo cover... Hmmmm... do you think the TCM is backward-compatible? If so, maybe instead of getting a tip chip, we could just replace the TCM with the latest part #? Anyone know the cost of the part and if it will work in a 2001 AR? __________________ Jim Griffin 2001 allroad

09-30-2004, 12:48 PM	#5
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,059	Do you want a leather shift ??? I just posted on this forum that I have a spare leather ** from my 2001 2.7T. I replaced mine with the OEM RS6 shift **. Yours if you want it. __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

09-30-2004, 05:32 PM	#6
scfan AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,491	Well...since I always poke fun at the de-contenting over the years... I thought I'd be kind and point out one of the "newer" items replaced under warranty that was better than the original! I know my new TCM was an "updated" box for an '01, but I don't know if the same as a '02 or newer. Guess I could pull up the carpet and look for a part number Jim??? __________________ <big>I'm a Porsche 911!</big> You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it. Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

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09-30-2004, 07:14 PM	#7
Griff5 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 139	Re: Well...since I always poke fun at the de-contenting over the years... Sure... a part number would be great. Don't kill yourself getting it... if you want to and no big rush. I'm out of warranty... but if the OEM upgrade isn't too expensive, it might be worth getting it replaced vs. buying a tip chip. Thanks. Jim __________________ Jim Griffin 2001 allroad

10-06-2004, 07:19 AM	#8
UnoDosTurbosQuattro AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 507	Some TCM P/N info - previous post http://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/92068.phtml Not sure of P/N on latest model year. __________________ 2001 allroad 2.7T tip; Premium, Cold, Platinum/Black, 18" RS6 reps w/Dunlop SP Sport 5000, Stock twinspokes w/Dunlop Wintersport M3, H-Sports (hard), Phatnoise, Thule racks 2007 A3 2.0T, 6sp Manual, Lava Grey S-Line, RNS-E Navigation, Cold, Technology Packages

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