Forum: Driving
November 6th 12, 12:48 AM Posted to comp.sys.mac.advocacy,rec.autos.sport.f1,rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,600
For those who are interested...
On Mon, 5 Nov 2012, a425couple wrote:
> Alan, I think you are a brave man for posting what you have done. Be
> properly proud of what you have tried, and learned, and accomplished so
> far. It...
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Forum: Audi
May 21st 11, 08:20 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Coolant temperature gauge wonkiness
On Fri, 20 May 2011, Paul Dhuse wrote:
> 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...
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Forum: Audi
May 14th 11, 12:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,039
New A8L
On Fri, 13 May 2011, D. LaCourse wrote:
> The first tank of gas gave me 26.5 mpg, some of that stuck in rush hour
> traffic in Atlanta. Not too shabby for a car as big and powerful as the
>...
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Forum: Audi
April 19th 11, 09:14 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,770
2012 S4
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...
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Forum: Audi
March 19th 11, 01:00 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,706
No handbrake on S4?!????
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011, AD wrote:
> You are still able to roll backwards down the hill with the clutch in
> should you choose to do that, is that right? (handbrake off)
Yes.
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Forum: Audi
March 7th 11, 02:35 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,706
No handbrake on S4?!????
On Sun, 6 Mar 2011, Pete wrote:
> On 3/4/2011 9:06 PM, Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
>> There's an incline sensor in the car that holds the brakes on until it
>> thinks there's enough torque to move...
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Forum: Audi
March 5th 11, 01:18 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,706
No handbrake on S4?!????
On Fri, 4 Mar 2011, D. LaCourse wrote:
> Pulling the handbrake is a wonderful way to help you make turns while
> ice racing.
Yep. Audi probably thinks that most folks use the handbrake in only two...
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Forum: Audi
March 4th 11, 09:21 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,706
No handbrake on S4?!????
On Fri, 4 Mar 2011, D. LaCourse wrote:
> There's a handbrake. It's a button (electronic rather than mechanical).
> Have driven in San Francisco and never used my hand brake on a hill.
I have a...
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Forum: Audi
February 22nd 11, 03:12 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
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Forum: BMW
January 22nd 11, 03:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,892
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Forum: BMW
January 22nd 11, 03:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,892
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Forum: BMW
January 21st 11, 11:06 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,892
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Forum: BMW
January 21st 11, 11:06 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,892
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 9th 09, 03:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 921
Life expectancy of 1995 VW Golf TDI 90HP
On Wed, 9 Sep 2009, Wao wrote:
>> I had a 95 Passat VR6 that I put 135K on before I sold it, and the new
>> owner put another 135K on it before it finally quit.
>
> Was that VR6 a 6-cylinder gas...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 8th 09, 11:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 921
Life expectancy of 1995 VW Golf TDI 90HP
On Mon, 7 Sep 2009, wrote:
> I would certainly think it would be worth a timing belt
> change. I figure the car should be good for at least 300,000 miles
> with regular...
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Forum: Audi
August 18th 09, 01:50 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,359
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Forum: Audi
August 16th 09, 01:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,359
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Forum: Audi
July 26th 09, 01:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,359
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Forum: Audi
July 21st 09, 01:52 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Beeps on startup
On Mon, 20 Jul 2009, dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> Very curious about this Steve!
> Where are these alarm batteries?
> And which Audis have these batteries?
Sorry, I don't know the answers to those...
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Forum: Audi
July 20th 09, 06:41 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Beeps on startup
On Sun, 19 Jul 2009, Paul Dhuse wrote:
> I don't see any other warning lights at all. Just the normal light up on
> startup.
I archived this post from February 2007 from Richard Goulding, which...
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Forum: Audi
November 21st 08, 11:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
2009 Audi's with manual gearbox
On Wed, 19 Nov 2008, Dano58 wrote:
> Steve, you need to wait for the 2.0T, which should be available with
> the 6-speed manual and/or DSG automated manual transmission. No idea
> when it will be...
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Forum: Audi
November 13th 08, 07:48 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
2009 Audi's with manual gearbox
I'm in upstate New York. Here, it appears to be impossible to get a 2009
Audi with a manual gearbox. I'm told by the local dealer that the 2--9 A4
with V6 will not be available at all with a...
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Forum: Audi
September 21st 08, 12:01 AM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 6
Views: 600
2009 A4 cost of ownership
On Sat, 20 Sep 2008, Dave LaCourse wrote:
> Brake wear should not be of any significance.
I just replaced the front pads on my 2002 A4 Quattro (V6) at 99K miles
(for the first time). Car now has...
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Forum: Audi
September 20th 08, 05:07 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 6
Views: 600
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Forum: Audi
August 3rd 07, 04:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 7
Views: 842
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