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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th March 2021, 08:21 PM
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level control
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TRy this one: ...
TRy this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMMwQKP2AjA
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th March 2021, 09:37 AM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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NightOwl
Weeeelll, I guess it was inevitable that it would...
Weeeelll, I guess it was inevitable that it would happen.
https://neshaug.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/dsc_3826.jpg
Hint, the 12" JBL is going out, and this is going in... :love:
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd February 2021, 06:38 AM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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NightOwl
I used one of this and made a groove to use a...
I used one of this and made a groove to use a flat screw driver.
...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd January 2021, 01:28 AM
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Guide: Rear Brake Caliper Piston Rebuild
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NightOwl
I've only done this with VCDS, and have never had...
I've only done this with VCDS, and have never had any problem after cleaning and replacing seals on the rear caliper. Would like to think though, that cycling the hand brake would do the trick too....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th January 2021, 12:57 PM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
As mentioned above, I got an replacement air bag...
As mentioned above, I got an replacement air bag and the funny thing is that it was leaking too. :ROFL:
https://neshaug.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/strut-leak2.jpg
I know there is "a million"...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
10th January 2021, 06:03 AM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
I bought it from eBay and it came with the upper...
I bought it from eBay and it came with the upper and lower o-ring. Couple of things the keep in mind doing this. You would need a 41mm pipe, and a deep/long 18mm pipe. And you would have to cut the...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th January 2021, 06:25 PM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
The replacement air bag came about a week ago and...
The replacement air bag came about a week ago and I've only got time to do the job today. Nothing difficult, just to take it apart and then put it all together again with the the new air bag. Had a...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th December 2020, 02:17 PM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
As I'm replacing only on one side, I'm a bit...
As I'm replacing only on one side, I'm a bit reluctant to get a new shock as they normally should be replaced in pairs. Don't knowing the mileage, I think it could be better to get the air bag only...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th December 2020, 07:12 PM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
Thanks for the feedback, is there any 3. party...
Thanks for the feedback, is there any 3. party suppliers making repair kits for the struts?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th December 2020, 03:01 PM
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Front strut leak, repairable or...?
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10,483
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NightOwl
Front strut leak, repairable or...?
Lately I've noticed the front left of the car is getting lower within a few hours. After locating the leak, I was wondering if its repairable or do I need to get a new strut? I think I've seen...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th October 2020, 11:28 AM
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Air suspension question
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4,283
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NightOwl
Ok, so this dryer is so effective that there is...
Ok, so this dryer is so effective that there is no need for a drain valve on the air tank?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th October 2020, 06:02 PM
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Air suspension question
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Air suspension question
Bigger trucks and construction machines have a container with anti-freeze to stop corrosion and prevent ice in the systems for brakes and air suspension, and the air tanks needs to be drained...
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D3 - Engine Bay
16th August 2020, 07:51 PM
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Have you ever cleaned your intercoolers?
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NightOwl
Have you ever cleaned your intercoolers?
I was replacing upper control arms today, and to do so you have to take off the inner liner. I think its about 3 years ago since I cleaned the intercoolers last time, and this is how it looked today...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
20th June 2020, 07:02 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
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NightOwl
In light if resent comments above, I've added a...
In light if resent comments above, I've added a layer of Silent Coat Isolator 10 to the sheet of metal behind the door panel. I was first thinking to apply it on the back side of the door panel, but...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
8th June 2020, 02:32 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Interesting comments from both of you, thanks a...
Interesting comments from both of you, thanks a lot! My idea has been to reduce the noise as early as possible and haven't given the door panel much thought because of this. Maybe it could be smart...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th June 2020, 11:58 PM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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Posted By
NightOwl
Thanks again Mikki! When reading about...
Thanks again Mikki!
When reading about upgrading the speakers in any car online, you will come across the words "sound damping" and "sound deadening". Some will even claim that if you don't do...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
6th June 2020, 08:28 PM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Having a look at the view count and seeing that...
Having a look at the view count and seeing that it's growing steadily is cool, but more comments and questions are still welcome.
Last week I mounted the second amplifier in the car and after some...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd May 2020, 06:46 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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Posted By
NightOwl
Pads are the same for all rear disc sizes, so if...
Pads are the same for all rear disc sizes, so if you're old ones are not too bad, you can use them.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
21st May 2020, 06:41 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Thanks for the last comments above! How to...
Thanks for the last comments above!
How to take out the parcel shelf seems to be a well kept secret. I took out the back seat and unscrewed everything I could see from above and in the trunk, even...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
18th May 2020, 09:47 AM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
I'm not much of a person who documents every move...
I'm not much of a person who documents every move with photos, so when I'm doing any projects, I hardly remember to take any photos before everything is done, and then it's mostly too late. This time...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
30th April 2020, 06:04 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
I have a question. Will be adding an amp for the...
I have a question. Will be adding an amp for the subwoofer and was wondering how to connect the power. Directly to the battery or will the battery management system be confused? Is it a way to...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
29th April 2020, 01:43 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Quick update. The subwoofer mentioned in the...
Quick update.
The subwoofer mentioned in the previous post is out of stock and out of production. So I've ordered another one: JBL Club WS-1200
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
28th April 2020, 05:18 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Ok then, the decision has been made. Focal...
Ok then, the decision has been made.
Focal PS165F from the Performance Expert series in the front.
Focal 165AS from the Performance Access series in the rear.
JBL - S2 1224 12" in the parcel...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
28th April 2020, 02:36 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Exactly! :rockin:
Exactly! :rockin:
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
28th April 2020, 01:56 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
This looks to be the never ending story... :ROFL:...
This looks to be the never ending story... :ROFL:
I've been out today and had a look behind the door panels again, and can inform that the depth mentioned earlier in the thread is not entirely...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
26th April 2020, 11:05 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Good stuff, MikkiJayne. +++
Good stuff, MikkiJayne. +++
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
26th April 2020, 09:03 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Not surprisingly there is a thought spinning in...
Not surprisingly there is a thought spinning in my head, what if? So I've been looking at some alternative 2-way component speakers and found there is actually not many to chose from because most of...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th April 2020, 10:02 AM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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Posted By
NightOwl
I bought them used, found a receipt say 30£ for...
I bought them used, found a receipt say 30£ for one carrier in email history.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th April 2020, 08:25 AM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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15,242
Posted By
NightOwl
Ok, now I see the confusion. The 3D0615426D +...
Ok, now I see the confusion. The 3D0615426D + 3D0615425D is for the W12 and 4E0615425A + 4E0615426A is for the S8. The last ones maybe painted black? Anyway both will fit with the 335mm disc.
PS,...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th April 2020, 08:12 AM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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15,242
Posted By
NightOwl
Ops, my number over is wrong! New numbers...
Ops, my number over is wrong!
New numbers for the carriers:
Left: 4E0615425A
Right: 4E0615426A
Look at attached pic.
https://neshaug.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/000234-1.jpg
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th April 2020, 07:40 AM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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15,242
Posted By
NightOwl
The numbers you have is for the dust shield, that...
The numbers you have is for the dust shield, that you need to replace too. The old ones won't fit with the bigger disc.
For the carriers:
Left: 4E0615375D (Wrong number)
Right: 4E0615376D (Wrong...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th April 2020, 03:26 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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15,242
Posted By
NightOwl
Oh ok, then I highly recommend to mount the same...
Oh ok, then I highly recommend to mount the same in the rear, because now you've already upset the brake bias. I did the S8/W12 brakes on mine a few years ago and did the fronts first and the rear...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th April 2020, 12:37 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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15,242
Posted By
NightOwl
Will not recommend to increase the size in the...
Will not recommend to increase the size in the rear if you are not doing the same in the front, or else you will upset the brake bias.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
23rd April 2020, 11:58 AM
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Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
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12,333
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NightOwl
I've always been careful to clean out the upright...
I've always been careful to clean out the upright and file down the mounting surface so the new housing will fit well. Never torqued the M12, as I don't know the value and I'm not even sure I will be...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
23rd April 2020, 09:49 AM
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Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
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12,333
Posted By
NightOwl
It's difficult not do the fitting correctly as...
It's difficult not do the fitting correctly as it's not many ways to do it really. Last time I made sure it was SKF, and the one I ordered now is also SKF. The previous I'm not sure/don't remember...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
23rd April 2020, 09:00 AM
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Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
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12,333
Posted By
NightOwl
I'm borrowing this thread as the tittle is good...
I'm borrowing this thread as the tittle is good enough.
I was just wondering about how many times have you replaced the front wheel bearing on your D3? I have had the car for about 5,5 years, and...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
21st April 2020, 06:59 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
This is what I think will be the last update. :) ...
This is what I think will be the last update. :)
The BOSE sub woofer doesn't fit directly because it has a plug with five wires and the std sub only has two.
What have I learned so far?
Std...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
19th April 2020, 01:55 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Another quick update. Finished the tweeters...
Another quick update.
Finished the tweeters on top of the dash today and took a closer look at the subwoofer. The BOSE subwoofer has a box of electronics that I'm not sure what all is. The socket...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
18th April 2020, 08:53 PM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Quick update. The BOSE speakers arrived on...
Quick update.
The BOSE speakers arrived on friday, and I've done all the doors so far. The swap was as easy as it could be, rip off the door panel, unhook and unscrew the speaker, then screw back...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th April 2020, 07:37 PM
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Speed Sensor or not??
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8,014
Posted By
NightOwl
I'm not any car electronic wizard, but I replaced...
I'm not any car electronic wizard, but I replaced the battery in my car about a month ago, and it gave "millions" of faults when starting the car afterwards and the dash lit up like a Christmas tree....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th April 2020, 04:20 PM
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14
Speed Sensor or not??
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8,014
Posted By
NightOwl
Without traffic around, brake hard and...
Without traffic around, brake hard and see/hear/feel if any wheel locks or not. If you are used to braking hard until the ABS gets activated, does it feel and behave the same way now? Be careful...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th April 2020, 07:03 AM
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14
Speed Sensor or not??
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8,014
Posted By
NightOwl
What does the ABS fault say? Does the ABS work...
What does the ABS fault say? Does the ABS work properly?
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
16th April 2020, 06:56 AM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Not for the front doors at least.
Not for the front doors at least.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th April 2020, 07:11 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Good question! My initial thought was that Audi...
Good question! My initial thought was that Audi used the same speaker in more models and may have two together and use the second connection to connect the other speaker. It would lower the impedance...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
6th April 2020, 06:03 PM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Thanks for the link and comment, MikkiJayne. ...
Thanks for the link and comment, MikkiJayne.
I removed the speaker completely from the door, and the bracket and the speaker housing is made out of one piece of plastic. Although, looking closer...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
6th April 2020, 12:28 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Short update. I ripped off a door panel in...
Short update.
I ripped off a door panel in the front today, and can say that no 3. party speakers will fit without considerable fabrication as the bracket for the speaker was molded together with...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th April 2020, 04:55 PM
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38
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Good idea, inquiry sent.
Good idea, inquiry sent.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd April 2020, 06:38 AM
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Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
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55,034
Posted By
NightOwl
Replacing std speakers, not bose, to better ones?
I've been trying to search for info about replacing std speakers in a A8 D3 with std speaker system, and there seems to be nothing. The reason to replace is that they sound like crap, so I hardly use...
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D3 - Engine Bay
6th December 2019, 06:13 AM
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EGR and a couple of related questions
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3,820
Posted By
NightOwl
So what you are saying is that I should delete...
So what you are saying is that I should delete the EGR in software only and don't care about the swirl flaps before they fail completely. Also cleaning out the intake duct and swirl flap housing is a...
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D3 - Engine Bay
5th December 2019, 05:48 PM
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EGR and a couple of related questions
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3,820
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NightOwl
EGR and a couple of related questions
My 3.0 TDI has about 250K km and I have been considering deleting and/or blocking the EGR. Question is, should the EGR be deleted in the ECU or is it enough to just block it with a plate? And, if its...
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