What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

I'm still on the lookout for the parts to add the seat position memory function.
Not that many others get in my driving seat, but having spent some time getting the ultimate driving position only to lose it when moving seats back or something is somewhat annoying.
If I had the mem function I could store it and have less hassle getting back to that perfect position.
 
New interior lights arrived today, they cleaned up very well

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And the all important ambient light :laugh:

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Will get them installed a bit later :thumbs up:
 
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All done :sunglasses:
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Gives a nice subtle glow on the aluminum trim even when it's still fairly light out. Happy with the result!
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Unfortunately, after fitting the new rear light I found out it's broken :sadlike: Someone has taken it apart in the past and butchered it back together... Will track down another one.
 
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I have the parts just haven't got around to it yet, but it's on my never-ending B7 bus to-do list in the next few weeks.
 
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MInes is in a box somewhere in the garage so i can't easily check if it one or two parts you need so just check the parts schematic for your application.
 
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Fitted a inlet with no flaps today. Now need to find a working ASV and fit that and hopefully itll stop going into limp mode on the motorway
 
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:: blade :: said:
Fitted a inlet with no flaps today. Now need to find a working ASV and fit that and hopefully itll stop going into limp mode on the motorway
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Asv ‘s stay open when they are broken ,they get rid of “shudder” when shutting down the engine when working correctly,can’t see how a new one will get rid of limp mode


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eBay specials arrived ,work fine but I’ll be soldering in new male spade connections as the connectors these arrived with aren’t great so I’ve had to use some electrical tape to ensure they stayed in place


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Everytime time I see that image it just reminds me of Captain Scarlet and the mysterons.. :thumbs up:
 
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Correction,I’m glad Im not quite old enough to understand that reference


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It's an oldie thing James, if you were wee lad back in the late 60's and into 70's you'd know all about captain scarlet etc.
 
:: blade :: said:
Fitted a inlet with no flaps today. Now need to find a working ASV and fit that and hopefully itll stop going into limp mode on the motorway
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Had an issue with my asv on my brd a4 ,I found an a3 bkd asv that worked for a fraction of the cost and the electrical connections were a sealed unit unlike the a4s which is what caused my issue


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Jamsmoo said:
Asv ‘s stay open when they are broken ,they get rid of “shudder” when shutting down the engine when working correctly,can’t see how a new one will get rid of limp mode


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Yea i know, its confusing. It was stuck shut when i took it off. Not sure what else wpuld.make it go into limp mode now as was told it would be the flaps in the inlet only other thing i can think of is to get the turbo cleaned
 
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Yea i know, its confusing. It was stuck shut when i took it off. Not sure what else wpuld.make it go into limp mode now as was told it would be the flaps in the inlet only other thing i can think of is to get the turbo cleaned
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Have you tried unplugging the maf sensor and taking it for a spin ,at least it’ll rule that out


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:: blade :: said:
Yea i know, its confusing. It was stuck shut when i took it off. Not sure what else wpuld.make it go into limp mode now as was told it would be the flaps in the inlet only other thing i can think of is to get the turbo cleaned
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Shut when you took it off would suggest it works


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It is a very worthwhile upgrade, don’t forget to go with the clear corner units as they really improve front end appearance over the ambers.
Look forward to seeing the end results.
So it’s an open wallet situation then, something my old bus commands on a regular basis.
 
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I’ll never recoupe what I’ve spent but at least I’ve enjoyed doing the mods and enjoy the car even more.
 
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I used to be a very oem look owner but after nearly eight years ownership I’ve become more of a “ I fancy a different look “ owner, I still love 99.9 % of the oem B7 look but just like to embrace a slight twist on things , but not going bonkers ott.
 
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One of few disappointments with the B7 platform in my opinion with the special editions is that they are not as special as they could be.
Don’t get me wrong , I love mine , well that’s why I bought it but I feel they could have fitted some of the nice kit from the rs4 and S4 , like recaro’s etc , better steering wheel and just small details that would make it just that bit more special.
Ok , it was born on the RS production line at the RS factory and has various bits and bobs but it would have been nice to have just those special bits to really justify the name.

still , one can’t have everything.
 
Yes but that’s the thing with Audi, they are pretty well built to order around options and packs etc hence why there is such a wide variation in spec per variant.
I didn’t have BT etc but did get adaptive xenon’s and other packs that were options on special Ed’s, but not offered on other variants.
Also the BUL engines were only fitted to the TFSI special Ed’s and DTM , I did get a fair few options to be fair , inc tinted rear glass, even had the RS4 rear arb fitted from factory so swings and round about In someways.
 
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I was in my local Waitrose at lunchtime waiting for the wife to sort out something nice for this evening's meal, just sitting quietly enjoying some music, happened to look left and bang, saw this just down from me, and yes it has those 20" alloys I love.
I'd kinda decided to stay with the Oz's but now I'm having second thoughts again, blast it.
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I'm Just Rob. said:
I was in my local Waitrose at lunchtime waiting for the wife to sort out something nice for this evening's meal, just sitting quietly enjoying some music, happened to look left and bang, saw this just down from me, and yes it has those 20" alloys I love.
I'd kinda decided to stay with the Oz's but now I'm having second thoughts again, blast it.
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Looks a lot like a very good friend of mines old one ,bar the splitter


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I'm like a moth to a flame with those wheels, i'm going to need to sort out a decent set of 8.5j's somehow. :icon thumright:
 
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