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    Re-mapping/chipping APU

    Been trying to find some concrete info on this but none the wiser. So....what power is a remap likely to see on the standard turbo? and does it pose any risk to a 160k mileage engine?
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    Do Passat service parts fit?

    Been a bit surprised at some of the prices for my facelift 1.8t and looking at the prices for equivelant passats they seem cheaper and seem to be even the same part numbers on a pattern parts supplier Do they fit?
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    Replacing Concert Head Unit with aftermarket

    Ah....its not. Have to confess it was a cheap ebay purchase and now i google a gen autoleads adapter i can see the difference. On mine it attaches the amp to the speaker outputs. So i guess i either buy a proper adapter or i just get a rca to speaker wire but use it the opposite way round (so...
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    Aftermarket unit into B5

    Gotcha. Is there not a rear sub as well?
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    Replacing Concert Head Unit with aftermarket

    Slightly related to this thread, can anyone help with my problem i posted in the ICE section - http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/car-entertainment/127829-aftermarket-unit-into-b5.html If you can't be bothered to read it, rear speakers are working as powered up amp but sound isnt great - wondering if...
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    Aftermarket unit into B5

    Oh, its a 99 model non bose
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    Aftermarket unit into B5

    Ok, finally managed to remove the concert and got my new unit plugged in using PC6401 adapter. At first didnt get any rear speaker sound but quickly worked out i needed to connect the blue wire to my HU's amp switch output. However, the sound still sounds a bit odd from the rear, not quite as...
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    Removing a Concert Stereo

    mines same but other way round....let us know if you find a way round it or have to use extreme force
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    What autoleads adapter do i need?

    Er, not sure the differences between dashs?! Also, where is sub located? Is there a speaker grill or not?
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    What autoleads adapter do i need?

    For fitting an aftermarket HU to a '99 B5 A4 I believe there are 3 different systems fitting the car that can usually be worked out from the connector on the back of the HU....however, the left side of it will sim[ply not unclip. Am prepared to get it out forceably although only when i have...
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    Just bought my first audi and have a few q's

    Cheers for the replies. Have been reading up on the problems with the concert after a google search...sounds a bit rubbish, so i shall unretire my old kenwood unit from the loft i think. Not really into subs/amps esp as i need my boot space. I believe i have the o.e. sub at side of boot anyway...
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    Just bought my first audi and have a few q's

    Oh, and one more....can you retrofit the bose system? what parts are needed?
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    Just bought my first audi and have a few q's

    Just got a 1999 a4 avant 1.8t sport and have a few q's... Cambelt change interval? Seems to suggest 115k in the owners book which seems a bit crazily long! Retrofitting cruise control? How, and how much (second hand bits obviously)? Centre armrest...was one fitted as an option? (and...
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    Audi concert volume knob issue

    All of a sudden the volume knob has gone a bit mental.....it seems it only wants to work at full volume, if you turn it down the volume goes down as you hold it but then when you let go it jumps back to fully loud. Any ideas?
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    MPG - 1.8 n/a sport vs 1.8T sport

    well, s3 will be out her budget really, which brings me on to my next question...have seen a fair few 1.8t sport's on auto trader for around the £4k mark (some were high mileage admitadely, but not all). are these cars going to be complete sheds, or is it reasonable to expect a decent car for...
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    MPG - 1.8 n/a sport vs 1.8T sport

    thanks for the responses its actually on behalf of a female friend who is considering which one to purchase. would prob do for a tdi but they seem more expensive and rarer. she's certainly edging towards the 1.8t at mo.
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    MPG - 1.8 n/a sport vs 1.8T sport

    as the title says, what kind of fuel consumption can i expect from the above a3's? also, does anyone have any opinions on the performance of both? thanks in advance.
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    friendly warning to berks peeps, never use...

    ...moorside garage in maidenhead. i had problems when doing the timing chains on my golf vr6. i put the vehicle back together myself, the car seemed to run fine at idling (started first time perfectly), but lost power once moving. i assumed the timing must be slightly out, rechecked it and...
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    Steel rings exposed - nice

    wouldn't have bought michelin pilot sports...they ain't very good!!! (i have a set at the mo and they're awful - give me back my uniroyals!!)
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    Recaro's Hurt my back!

    guess at the end of the day everyones backs are different. what we need are custom made seats!!!