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Id Audi A6 1996 2.6 (2.8) V6

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:47 -0500

Hi My car some times has an idling problem when cold (The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

For your entertainment

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:06:16 -0500

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Re: AWD car needs a new tire; Replace one or all 4

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:05:42 -0500

e I immediately thought of a guy here who run mismatched tires on front and back axles of a quattro audi (torsen based one, not haldex crap based one obviously). the drivetrain was making all sorts o...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

quattroxi2 -> fun

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:38:18 -0500

Finally water started to solidify on the pavement and drifting had began. Glare ice is fun but more so when there is some water on top (no studs on X Ice 2, wink wink) I don't mind the electronic dif...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Neck to neck

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:19:36 -0500

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Tire load

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:38:50 -0500

Parking here is extremely tight. Hence softroading is common if not mandatory :-[ I got onto a packed dirt embankment lately and it looked like the rear right was nearly off the ground (A4 with sport...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tranmission fluid leaking from front of tranny

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:30:03 -0400

Driving down road car started smoking and pulled over and there was fluid all over. drove it home but now I believe the fluid is low. Does anyone know if this would be front seal and how do you add ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A4 B6 Sport Suspension rear toe oddity that keeps popping up in the wheel alignment (rear ...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:44:52 -0400

I have about 0 degrees 16 minutes toe on rear left and about 0 degrees 17 on the rear right which is slightly outside the range specified by audi, I believe the rusty adjuster nut and washer had been...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Manual lock, just a single freaking lock on the driver's side? you must be kidding me

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:11:34 -0400

I was (unpleasantly) surprised by the fact that the ONLY mechanical key is on the driver's door. No keyhole on the passenger side, nothing on the 5th door of my 2003 A4 avant. While the latter is exp...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Hopefully this is NOT the future of Audi - Urban Sportback..

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:05:43 -0400

Hopefully these dreadful looking concepts - The Audi Urban Sportback and Audi Spyder Concepts will not be the future of Audi Automobiles From AW After teasing us with a couple of videos and a few ske...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Here comes the 2012 Audi A8 HYBRID

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:22:55 -0400

From Audi Consistently efficient the Audi A8 hybrid The luxury sedan with hybrid drive is on its way in 2012 245 hp system output, fuel consumption under 6.4 liters per 100 km Four-cylinder gasolin...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: two sets of tires or one set of dedicated snow tires?

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:42:32 -0400

e d tires: t be y and res u 2 y buy et of all - d Ok, I'll have to inject more specifics. I have Nokian Hakka i3 175 70 13 tire mounted on my rear wheel driver (mono wheel driver, no LSD) (i3 is a s...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Manuals on recent crop of subarus

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:41:19 -0400

This is not to rub it in, but I'm truly curious how do you like the gear change process on your late model subarus? Bonus points if you had a stick shift honda, older subaru with a manual at some poi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: I finally found her

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:18:29 -0400

Ok, put it another way: if I had $20-25k I still would've got an older audi than a new or slightly used WRX/LGT Now with the recent forced soft offroading I might have to reconsider though. The upcom...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Hannu Mikkola drives his old Audi Quattro S1 on the Forest Rally Stage at Goodwood

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:59:02 -0400

That is great!! I am sure it brought back memories form the old days gone by. -- Regards Robert Linux The adventure of a lifetime. Linux User #296285 Get Counted http://counter.li.org/The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

FS:Audi Shp Manual-CD

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:10:25 -0400

Hi, I bought a CD repair manual that has never been used. I never used it because I could not get my other job fast enough to get to my customers car,so I have the CD manual that I like to sell for ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

I need help!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:36:28 -0400

While picking up my toddler from daycare today I caught myself getting lost on purpose, which resulted in an extra 6-7 mile loop. If anyone found a cure for excessive hedonism please do share it here...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

New A4 owner: first impressions, Bentley manual justification, extra key cost at the deale...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:21:37 -0400

Hi there, I finally got ahold of my 2003 A4 Avant 1.8T, it took 3 month to ship it from NJ/Penn State. First impressions: Lots of buttons to dig through: Took me quite a while how to turn the rear wi...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Puzzled by the rubber choice of the previous owner

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:44:03 -0400

My A4 Avant Quattro came with 17 original rims wearing Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 so I assume the car has sport package (A cursory look at the spare revealed that it is also 17) I'm scratc...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

A4L regional trial

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:37:09 -0400

me thinks it would do audi some good to try a pilot sale (trial run) of A4L in the nothern kaulifornia (san francisco area) Given the large chinese enclave that is used to the longer wheelbase A4 i s...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: China Becomes Audi's Largest Market

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:08:48 -0400

its of Growth. Not so, says Audi. China has turned into Audi's largest sing= le market, says Automobilwoche [sub], bigger than Germany. By the end of Ap= ril, Audi had sold 78,487 Audis in Germany. H...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

New York Drivers Dumbest In USA says GMAC!

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:16:08 -0400

LOL! Real shocker eh? http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2011/05/26/gmac-drivers-smarter-in-north.htmlThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Bilstein HD Shock

Thu, 26 May 2011 06:07:43 -0400

If anyone runs Bilstein HD (A4 B6 all the better) do comment on how you like it, pls. Also, are there steel/alloy options for the levers that cradle the shocks and springs? My suspension will be stre...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

YIKES!

Wed, 25 May 2011 20:05:34 -0400

Went to observe my grandson drive a Lamborgini today. He's a polce officer and there is a local business that rents high-end cars by the day. The Lambo is $650 for a week-day, and $500 a day for ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Audi S1 spied near the Nürburgring

Tue, 24 May 2011 02:11:31 -0400

Our spy photographers have caught the 2012 Audi S1 undergoing testing near the Nurburgring. It features an aggressive body kit, aluminum accents and a dual exhaust system. Read More: http://www.world...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

A6 Audi "Hunting"!...

Sun, 22 May 2011 07:35:44 -0400

I've got an A6 Audi Avant, in fact a bit of a vintage one 1995!, olde lady has done 198,000 plus miles and 'tho shes olde she still moves around very gracefully and still is fleet of foot when requi...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Coolant temperature gauge wonkiness

Thu, 19 May 2011 23:31:07 -0400

Fellow Audi-ophiles, I'm driving a US spec 1998 Audi A4 V6 Quattro, and just today my coolant temperature gauge starting falling to C once it had reached normal temp. Then it suddenly popped back ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Would 175 70 R15s fit the A4 wheel wells?

Tue, 17 May 2011 08:24:14 -0400

Does anyone run 175 70 R15 here? I found some off-road rubber for soft offroading on my upcoming A4 Avant Quattro (basically just quickly get off the paved road for 100-200 feet without getting stuck...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

CAFE equivalent in audi homeland????

Tue, 17 May 2011 05:02:09 -0400

2.400 euro for 200cc and an extra cog of 1.4TFSI (vs 1.2 fuel sipper): http://konfigurator.audi.de/entry?mandant=accx-de&vc=a1&pr=|F14Y5Y5&next=model-page&partner=selected I somehow suspect CAFE equ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2007 A3 - mechanics of opening the door

Thu, 12 May 2011 01:56:41 -0400

When I open the door of my 2007 A3 3.2 after the car has been locked for a while, electric motors whir for about three seconds. What's it doing? It sounds a bit like it could be opening cabin air...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

(for sale) audi 80 light

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:05:54 -0400

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(for sale) Audi 80 100 A6 Coupe Innenleuchte Hell Beige 895947105

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:03:51 -0400

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New A8L

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:00:33 -0400

Picked up my new A8L yesterday. Pretty neat car. Not as fast, of course, as my RS6, but it still has some balls. Rooooooomy. It will make a good road trip car. Handles surprisingly well, with ...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2012 S4

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:14:14 -0400

Anyone have any information concerning what changes are made to the US-spec 2012 S4? I've read all sorts from no changes at all to a V8 engine option. I'm thinking of getting an S4 and need to know...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Audi A6 CD player errors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:09:59 -0400

My Audi A6 is quite old now and the CD player is playing up more and more. We often get ERR1 and ERR3 displayed on the player in the car and one or all CDs will not play. Usually ejecting the casse...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2003 A4 1.8T avant quattro: to hitch or not to hitch: that is the question

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:41:15 -0400

Hi there, I have specifically shyed away from A6 2.7T and sport package on A4 to have some meaningful road clearance to navigate snowpiles around here. Now I read this tread: http://forums.audiworld....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

16" rims: barring 215/55-16 would 225/50R16 or 205/55R16 work better?

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:51:04 -0400

winter is almost over here and I'm pondering summer tire choices for the upcoming 2003 A4 us spec 1.8T wagon (manual) there's no 215/55R16 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec and i'm not willing to go to 17 j...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2011 Audi A8L 4.2 FSI, an AW Drivers Log:

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:14:58 -0400

EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: This car is a ground-based personal jet for the high-flying set--especially those who like to pilot their own machinery. Read More: http://www.autoweek....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

No handbrake on S4?!????

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:28:23 -0500

are you kidding me? http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/quick-drive-2011-audi-s4 how do you start going whithout rolling back when sitting uphill? (Think san francisco)... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Motor and chassis serial number on Audi 80

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:32:17 -0500

Can anyone tell me where I can find : 1 - the chassis serial number on an Audi 80 1994 (European) ? 2 - the motor serial number plate on the 1,9 L TDi from 1990 to 1996 ? Thanks, LHR... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Jay Leno's Garage

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:55:26 -0500

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/16/video-jay-leno-throws-his-corvette-z06-on-the-real-car-simulato/ ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Got a chance to test drive 2003 A4 (1.8T quattro) and 2001 A6 (V8 quattro) on sunday:

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:30:24 -0500

I was surprised to find that A4 and A6 are worlds apart. I thought A6 is a bigger A4 but in fact it;s a smaller A8 I guess. (Never driven an A8 and have no need for one). A4 is nimble and A6 does it'...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Audi body design errors

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:23:25 -0500

Dear folks, yesterday I took my very reliable Audi 80 for some service at the Audi dealer an did try the A5 and A7 five door cars. Altough these cars look very nice and the interior trim is as good a...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

choices, choices, choices: manual vs automatic in 2003 A6

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:57:16 -0500

I typically get a manual tranny since where I live roads are not terribly congested most of the time (yet). How well does the stick shifts on 2003 A6 (quattro)? Is the engagement crisp and precise or...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

are there rear subframe differences US vs euro in 2003 A6 quattro?

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:08:23 -0500

Will US modular hitch fit euro A6 rear subframe (circa model year 2003)? The retarded euro hitches have nonremovable towing ball and wont' accept a bike rack. I'm panning to get a 2003 with 6 pot 2.4...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Chris Benton in Rochester, New York

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:57:17 -0500

Chris Benton in Rochester, New York wants to know how many miles you can get on a 2003 Audi if you take good care of it.The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Is torque bind on audi ever an issue?

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:49:45 -0500

Is there an issue equivalent to the subaru torque bind on quattro(torsen) based systems (A4,A6,etc)?The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

A6 vs A4 frontend

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:48:18 -0500

Is A6 front suspension as complex and as fragile as A4s with lots of little expensive bits?The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Audi 100 A/C and Heater Control

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:02:02 -0500

I have a problem with my a/c unit and heater control i think it is going bad. what could be the cause of it? -- amath80The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

A4 near side upper ball joint

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:00:14 -0500

I have been quoted 200. Looked at Haynes and after the second para on replacement I decided 200 seems a good price. anyone done one and comments. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here