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Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 29th April 2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,959
Posted By BADES
be careful around vents and any other shiny bits...

be careful around vents and any other shiny bits to avoid scratches !
I did the cog change a few months ago and the video is pretty accurate.

good luck ! :)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th January 2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,424
Posted By BADES
Hey Lee, I had a similar problem in the...

Hey Lee,

I had a similar problem in the wife's Q7 - its been a while and is still not gone back to 'normal' - (but she has driven in comfort ever since)

Do you think disconnecting the battery...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th November 2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,126
Posted By BADES
Thanks for the ideas - i will check out the fuses...

Thanks for the ideas - i will check out the fuses etc.+++

as an update - the suspension is a little softer since running the tests as per the original post !!! I cannot explain it.

as i said...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th November 2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,126
Posted By BADES
ride height is changing with the different modes ...

ride height is changing with the different modes

i've re-calibrated the suspension with the real figures to get it to stock - no difference in harshness.
There are no fault codes in VCDS for air...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th November 2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,126
Posted By BADES
just figured that out changed the filename to...

just figured that out
changed the filename to match the part number on the Q7...
was able to do the checks but realised they reset after a restart.

so this brings me back to my issue - i have a...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th November 2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,126
Posted By BADES
Delboy - do you know if this will work for other...

Delboy - do you know if this will work for other Audi wagons ? or if its a8/s8 specific ?
Wifes got a Q7 and suspension seems too harsh... was hoping could adjust using this hack

any ideas?
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 5th November 2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,647
Posted By BADES
very nice look - i've been thinking of doing...

very nice look - i've been thinking of doing similar with my wheels, but alas NOT YET.

try TyreLeader
Forum: D3 - Lights 16th October 2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,596
Posted By BADES
have you tried the adjusters (hex) on the top of...

have you tried the adjusters (hex) on the top of the headlight ?
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 24th September 2015, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
Posted By BADES
So i have been to Gravesend and back. The...

So i have been to Gravesend and back.

The guy backed up my current config and re-mapped with a custom map.
It seems he has heard of REVO also but he uses a different software via OBD II and has...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 23rd September 2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
Posted By BADES
I'm basing info on this site: ...

I'm basing info on this site:
http://www.revotechnik.com/content/about-revo

i've been reading up in forums and asked my Indy... and it seems this type of mapping can default to 'stock' if the...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 22nd September 2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
Posted By BADES
Update Guys... I think it may have a REVO...

Update Guys...

I think it may have a REVO style remap...
I spoke to the guy i bought the car from and he has given me the details of the garage that did the remap. The garage has agreed to see...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 22nd September 2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,019
Posted By BADES
Thank you all for this post ! Have successfully...

Thank you all for this post !
Have successfully fitted a Transcend Drivepro 200 (gift) to a switched live in the roof lighting console with a 12v-5v stepdown

Works a treat, now i can forget about...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 19th September 2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 103
Sticky: Vagcom Register
Views: 182,193
Posted By BADES
BADES - Bal - Slough, Berkshire: Genuine Ross...

BADES - Bal - Slough, Berkshire: Genuine Ross Tech Hex+Can USB
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 17th September 2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
Posted By BADES
Mannyo - you star ! i had a sleepless night...

Mannyo - you star !
i had a sleepless night last night thinking I might be coughing up for RE-Re-Map.

So... how long is a piece of string... i mean...
I'm sure there is no set answer but how...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 17th September 2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
Posted By BADES
Question Dead battery Kills ECU Mapping ?

Hi All,

I recently had a full service done by an Indy - and they advised that while it was on the ramp, the battery died.
Looks like these guys left the ignition on (possibly diagnostics plugged...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 11th September 2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,269
Posted By BADES
is it any smaller than the 4 spoke wheel ?

is it any smaller than the 4 spoke wheel ?
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th September 2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,420
Posted By BADES
could you enter the last 10 digits of the code...

could you enter the last 10 digits of the code you have just to get it coded ?
Then once you have confirmed the serial - just update

might help in getting one more issue ticked off your list...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th September 2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,078
Posted By BADES
Thanks MA8tey - My wife has a Q7 with the paddles...

Thanks MA8tey - My wife has a Q7 with the paddles and i use them a lot (its a heavy beast).
My 8's been remapped so its more responsive than standard, but i still prefer to be in the right gear (or...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th September 2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,078
Posted By BADES
if fitted to an A8 with no paddles currently,...

if fitted to an A8 with no paddles currently, would the car pick up the paddles ? or is there more involved in swapping wheels ?
Thx
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th August 2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,082
Posted By BADES
Cheers Del.

Cheers Del.
Forum: Owners Meets 4th August 2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 53,308
Posted By BADES
it looks like i am super late on this post -...

it looks like i am super late on this post - but...
could you please pass my details to Craig - if he is anywhere near West London/Berkshire i would jump at the chance to get some spare keys for my...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th August 2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,082
Posted By BADES
Hi Del, What are you after for the grille ? ...

Hi Del,

What are you after for the grille ?
any pics ?
Ta

Bal
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 3rd November 2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,711
Posted By BADES
I took a dremel type rotary to mine with a...

I took a dremel type rotary to mine with a polishing head and Megs metal polish.
Finished it off with a FEW coats of Chemical Guys Jet Seal to protect.
Its been a few months now and it seems to be...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd November 2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By BADES
world of difference, really good look. Thanks...

world of difference, really good look.
Thanks for the writeup too - no excuses now ;O)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st November 2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By BADES
great job - look forward to seeing it with the...

great job - look forward to seeing it with the wheels on...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 8th October 2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,753
Posted By BADES
i've heard a lot about VAG-COM, does it have any...

i've heard a lot about VAG-COM, does it have any settings to re-calibrate the speedo ?
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th October 2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,753
Posted By BADES
Cheers Sarg. I've got a 'little' time before I...

Cheers Sarg. I've got a 'little' time before I have to replace the tyres...
I might go on a fact finding mission to test my speedo ;O)
Forum: Motormouth 7th October 2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,744
Posted By BADES
i've got 56 plate and my road tax is still £285 ...

i've got 56 plate and my road tax is still £285
I believe cut off was mid 2006
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th October 2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,753
Posted By BADES
Can anyone confirm whether its true about the 10%...

Can anyone confirm whether its true about the 10% over-reading ?
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th October 2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,753
Posted By BADES
I have to replace the tyres soon - so I thought I...

I have to replace the tyres soon - so I thought I might get a slightly bigger tyre wall for comfort... (I'm not much of a racer anymore)
currently 255 40 r19 - might go for 255 45 r19

has anyone...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th October 2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,753
Posted By BADES
Refurb 19's the right way

Hi All,

I've got 19" BBS which have been sprayed up (previous owner) but I think they look a bit.... Hmmmmm

I found a pic of a wheel finish I really like - can anyone tell me anything about the...
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