Recent content by GrayT

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    1.8t 190 Bex question

    Thanks for the update.
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    1.8t 190 Bex question

    Yes, I agree. Changing the DV was recommended prior to my remap and I had it fitted at the same time (so I can't really comment on how it would have performed without). It is relatively inexpensive to change to a good aftermarket one so I would say do so as soon as you can. I am leaving the TIP...
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    1.8t 190 Bex question

    Could it be air intake hose collapse? It sounds like an adventurous map to say the least and I personally wouldn't want to be at those figures without thinking about possibly having to dip further into the wallet. I guess it's all about tollerances and I've not really wanted to get into the ball...
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    A few quick 1.8T questions - hopefully no duplicate things posted

    I'm not aware of the battery covers being a recall issue. They are really only cosmetic to tidy up the engine bay. Sorry, I thought the grommet issue was a sticky but it isn't. Have a read of this - is this what you are thinking of? Either way I would advise getting it done - this was a recall...
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    A few quick 1.8T questions - hopefully no duplicate things posted

    I have the exact same model as yours (now with a remap). I would agree that the clutch does sit high compared with most other cars I've driven - is it possible you are getting judder because you are not used to the height of the clutch? Give it a while and your technique will adjust, but if...
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    1.8T 190 Remap - wow !

    I totally agree. Like you I felt the 190 had 'decent' performance before, but it was lacking in torque. The useability factor post remap is the most striking thing, it does feel like it has a responsive 2.5 litre in there or something. I was fishing for the right gear for best performance...
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    Air con smells

    I think they say to just run it on normal econ for a couple of mins at the end of a journey. If the smell returns then give it a quite long blast on the hottest setting (I also took it in turns to direct the the various vents to maximise effect. This largely seems to have reduced the problem I...
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    Cheap Tasteful Mods??

    Probably not what you had in mind as it's not visible, but I'm a big fan of the lifehammer being fixed in the lid of the armrest if you have one? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a4-a4-cabriolet-s4-forum-b6-chassis/102869-arm-rest-storage.html Other than that the red led interior light mod is...
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    A bit more colour coding!!!

    That's what I had seen too. I think light smoke would be just right - subtle enough and would be in keeping. I may get it done on my own once I've fitted the votex bumpers, skirts and bonnet grill.
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    A bit more colour coding!!!

    I do see where you're going and a very good complimentary colour choice. Like a few I'm not set on the wheels, but it's not hideous and there's no question it stands apart from the crowd. How about smoking the headlights a little shade of grey?
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    2 Days - 2 Mods... Total Price: £24.50!

    I've heard that Hammerite is perfectly good for the job. I have a tin of "hammered effect" black (the garden gate came up lovely!) and think that might do a nice job when I can get it on a drive or in a garage somewhere.
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    Black Votex GmbH Bonnet Grill

    I couldn't source a votex one myself (having just got hold of full votex bumpers and side skirts) but I did come across a honeycomb grill with the audi logo fixing. You can see from the pic that it does have a vertical metal strip to which the loco base is attached. I suspect the logo base is...
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    How have you secured your s-line grilles??

    Good call. I think that's the way I'll go when mine are fitted. The existing grill clips on mine are already non-return screws but the clips look too easy to prize open (they also need painting black). I hope a few security screws through into the plastic on each one will be enough of a...
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    How have you secured your s-line grilles??

    I'm interested in this too because I've just picked up a votex and saw that a guys grills a few streets away have all gone walkies. Problem with votex is that the grills are hard to find now regardless of price so the more that get damaged or disappear the more likely I reckon mine are to be...