Just upgraded from a 2004 Acura TSX to a 2010 Audi A4 Avant S-Line
09-01-2009, 01:15 PM
#43
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The vag com is a very powerful tool for any Audi/VW owner.
It's high on my list of tools to buy ...
http://www.ross-tech.com/
It's high on my list of tools to buy ...
http://www.ross-tech.com/
09-01-2009, 01:23 PM
#44
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Well, for $100 it's a hell of a lot cheaper than sensors and does a lot more stuff... Is that all I need, this thing and a laptop?
09-01-2009, 01:25 PM
#45
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Yeah, I didn't want an SUV, but if I wanted one the Q5 would have been the top pick. The Q5 is shorter but taller and wider. It has a V6 but it does 0-60 in the same time as the Avant. It uses more gas, and costs a bit more. Dealer probably also won't drop the price as much for a Q5, they seem to sell well.
09-01-2009, 01:25 PM
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http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html
that:
Is fully compatible with all VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda models through 2009, including models using a direct CAN connection for diagnostics*.
The toughest part of the whole thing is learning how to read the codes and then set them without messing them up IMHO.
09-01-2009, 01:49 PM
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Although I'm not familiar with the various connection types, it states at this link:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html
that:
A full system runs about $250 I think that includes the software and particular cable you need for your car.
The toughest part of the whole thing is learning how to read the codes and then set them without messing them up IMHO.
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html
that:
A full system runs about $250 I think that includes the software and particular cable you need for your car.
The toughest part of the whole thing is learning how to read the codes and then set them without messing them up IMHO.
09-01-2009, 03:04 PM
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Nice wagon!! 
09-01-2009, 06:39 PM
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I have the standard stereo. Someone told me that I was actually just muting it, you have to hold the power button for 1 second to turn it off.
09-01-2009, 07:17 PM
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The RNS-E is the same. single click for mute, hold down for a couple seconds to turn off. Did you notice if the display ever turned off completely when you hit the button before? If not, you were muting the system.
@ vag com
09-02-2009, 08:43 AM
#57
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Gorgeous looking Avant Please post more pictures 
Please post more pictures
09-02-2009, 11:23 AM
#58
My first Avatar....
09-02-2009, 11:45 AM
#59
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Make sure nothing similar happens on the Audi.
And beautiful ride. Love the colour.
09-02-2009, 07:12 PM
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And my Avant has 4 wheels drive, so I don't expect any issues.
I pretty much made up my mind, I'm getting just 4 19" winter tires and I'm swapping them every season on my OEM rims. I called a few wheel/tire shops and they all said there's no issue with repeatedly mounting and dismounting tires. There's a place next to my Costco that does it for $20/wheel and it's usually an hour if you drop in in the evening, it's really not that inconvenient.
09-02-2009, 07:50 PM
#63
Really, you needed to turn off VSA in winter conditions? I had some pretty bad snow but never needed to resort to that.
And my Avant has 4 wheels drive, so I don't expect any issues.
I pretty much made up my mind, I'm getting just 4 19" winter tires and I'm swapping them every season on my OEM rims. I called a few wheel/tire shops and they all said there's no issue with repeatedly mounting and dismounting tires. There's a place next to my Costco that does it for $20/wheel and it's usually an hour if you drop in in the evening, it's really not that inconvenient.
And my Avant has 4 wheels drive, so I don't expect any issues.
I pretty much made up my mind, I'm getting just 4 19" winter tires and I'm swapping them every season on my OEM rims. I called a few wheel/tire shops and they all said there's no issue with repeatedly mounting and dismounting tires. There's a place next to my Costco that does it for $20/wheel and it's usually an hour if you drop in in the evening, it's really not that inconvenient.
09-03-2009, 01:22 PM
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More pictures in early morning light:
09-03-2009, 05:35 PM
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Nicest looking wagon... ever!
09-04-2009, 06:04 AM
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09-04-2009, 10:58 AM
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Any interior shots yet? 
09-04-2009, 01:43 PM
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fap fap fap
