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  1. Klickflip

    Differences in B8.5 to B8 (Especially in S-Tronic)

    Hi guys, I'm considering buying a B8.5 A4 Avant 2.0TFSI Quattro S-Tronic. I had a B8 same as above before, can anyone inform me of any mechanical changes or revisions , more specifically in the Auto S-tronic and engine like piston rings, injectors , turbo But also any other things like...
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    I’ve got my old B7 back .. need some help ! Weak brakes .

    Yeah they are. Just annoyed that he never took it to a good independent Audi specialist, he always took it to wee slightly dodgy backstreet garages . That seemed really helpful to cheaply sort something , which my bruv thought was good .. but not long term . told him multiple times , take it to...
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    I’ve got my old B7 back .. need some help ! Weak brakes .

    Hey, thanks mate ! Yes the wheels are hurting my eyes too :0 I’ll ask mechanic , I have a feeling he might of just replaced the pads and not bled the system again , as it’s basically the same feeling braking as before the new pads . Brake fluid was done with service last year , so that why I...
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    I’ve got my old B7 back .. need some help ! Weak brakes .

    Hi , not been here for a while .. 10 years ! It I’ve just got my old 2004 B7 2.0T Quattro back from my brother , and am trying to sort a few things out. unfortunately While he loved it he, didn’t take proper care of it , cosmetically and mechanically the engine is still running superb tho ...
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    Goodbye Audi - hello VW Tiguan R-line!

    Emissions concern - S4 ha! I did seriously consider a S4 , just get a ‘proper car’ before everything goes electric . But yeah the ULEZ kicks in next year in every Scottish city so had to consider that. And marvelling at 40+mpg rather than 18-25 , god knows what I would have got in a S4 !
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    Goodbye Audi - hello VW Tiguan R-line!

    nice , yeah they got the r-line styling right , and enough toys tech to sway Audi drivers that sounds strange , usb check cables, USB port and the canbus power and PSU board in the infotainment. Something is draining more power that it should be , could be a connector pin is bent and in wrong...
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    Goodbye Audi - hello VW Tiguan R-line!

    Thanks! do a search on VW used website , as many options / age , and cash or pcp options and you can see what is local. You can get an approved 3 year old SE for 18k up to 26k for a R-line 4 motion
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    Goodbye Audi - hello VW Tiguan R-line!

    Well that me off, said goodbye to my A4 Avant Q 2.0TFSI s-tronic and traded it in for a lovely VW tiguan R-line 4 motion DSG 2.0 tdi Getting older gone a bit sensible ! thought I’d do a wee recap and compare for anyone interested . A huge thanks to everyone here for , help , knowledge, banter...
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    Avant detachable two bar - how to fit it

    Feck , the electric arm has just Brocken off !
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    Avant detachable two bar - how to fit it

    thanks, yeah I’m working on the electrical arm to loosen it off with wd40 and force! Thin it’s just all rusted up . And I’ve got the mechanism on the tow bar working now too, that needed lubed and worked as was stuck . does the electrical arm need to be down position for the tow bar to be able...
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    Avant detachable two bar - how to fit it

    Hi, I have the detachable tow bar I got with car (assuming it’s the right oem one) Now can anyone give me help to how it fits on? Maybe it’s not been use in a while and all seized up .. The knurled dial doesn’t turn but the lock inset does with w screwdriver. Nothing visibly moves on tow...
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    Woke up to smashed window :(

    No, no stones or things that could of smashed it lying around or in car. And we are in a access private road , neighbours drives either side (they are sound) only a public footpath on far edge of private road , would of have to be a good shot to smash it cleanly first time from the footpath...
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    Woke up to smashed window :(

    Ha, na but I did complain about my Indian takeaway last night !
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    Woke up to smashed window :(

    So I woke up to find this , this morning . Didn’t hear a thing and bedroom looks over the driveway . Mind I was tired and a couple of glasses of red . Strangely no other cars in cul-de-sac were smashed and a neighbour has a nice white b8.5 convertible (but a 2.0tdi) whereas mine is a 2.0tfsi...
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    Bike rack options for Avant

    Thanks , thats some load! How many people inside as well.. hope that’s a 3.0 v6 tdi! Good to know it can take that too
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    Bike rack options for Avant

    Thanks good to know , also I don’t think you’d get roof bikes on the Chunnel train , maybe the ferry ? Does see a bit safer and tidier if done right on the rear ...
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    Bike rack options for Avant

    Hi, does anyone have experience of bike racks for the avant ? - ie what is better generally rear or roof mounted for up to 2 bikes (I know a lot will depend on brand ‘ price , quality) If it’s roof I’ll need to factor in roof rack bars , which I assume I can fit without any extra bits on an...
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    Flat battery B8 2.0tfsi Quattro

    And got a 50% off euro car parts , so that takes the sting off a thanks will do , just did static reading 12.54v but it’s just been charging , so that may drop overnight . looked at battery in boot , and appears I have to take subwoofer out to access it?! B&O system in it.