[mannyo]

Quick update time,

Spent last weekend ripping out loads of extra wiring.

So out with the remainder of the aftermarket headunit, there was an external satnav module and also a GPS aerial buried behind the glovebox.

Also removed an antique Nokia in car phone system complete with cradle and aerial that had also been hidden behind the glovebox out of sight.

Still not got the code for the radio from Audi, so I took up plan B and installed my old Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB52. As the factory Concert was also made by Blaupunkt the Woodstock had all the same connections so it's installed and also powers the factory amp thats driving the rear speakers. Result is perfect audio from all the speakers, I don't think the rear speakers have worked for sometime but the sound is much improved. Only issue was the power to the unit, as VAG have the red/yellow reversed from standard but have that sorted as well.

Now the only real issue is the gearbox, the 6 speed CVT is known for judder at low RPM which develops over time. I can only assume this has been like it for a very long time, so it may keep going. Its not a very nice drive around town, if you maintain light throttle you can see the RPM vary up/down slightly as you drive along. It's possible to drive around it by using pseudo manual mode, and keeping the revs over 2000 rpm where the issue disappears.

I've driven the car 400 miles now, and apart from the box issue it seems quieter than the D3 but not as comfortable to sit in. It's quieter because unlike my D3 there is no whine from the NSR backend that I've been plagued with on the D3 for 18 months.