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moonstone

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On another note, thinking of giving the car some mechanical TLC. Looking at get the haldex and DSG services done along with an oil change. Anyone any idea of likely prices for these. Car has only done 24000 miles but is coming up for 5 years old now.

Denso

According to my service history the following was done at 37k miles (car was just under 6 years old).
  • Inspection with Oil Change
  • Dust & Pollen Filter
  • Gearbox Oil
  • Oil for all-wheel drive Coupling
  • Spark plugs
I don't have paper receipts though so can't tell you what it cost but at least you can see what the full service entails as well as age/mileage required.

I'm booked in with @YorkshireSouthWalesVAG to have my DSG box and other bits updated to the latest firmware. Apparently the DSG update takes care of the car getting bogged down sometimes when you expect it to upshift.
 

Denso

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According to my service history the following was done at 37k miles (car was just under 6 years old).
  • Inspection with Oil Change
  • Dust & Pollen Filter
  • Gearbox Oil
  • Oil for all-wheel drive Coupling
  • Spark plugs
I don't have paper receipts though so can't tell you what it cost but at least you can see what the full service entails as well as age/mileage required.

I'm booked in with @YorkshireSouthWalesVAG to have my DSG box and other bits updated to the latest firmware. Apparently the DSG update takes care of the car getting bogged down sometimes when you expect it to upshift.
Brilliant, thanks.

The DSG update makes a big difference especially with the map.

Denso
 

Frizzley

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Looks good, I want to paint mine, I got a great finish on the Tips so I am confident I can get the same on the cap.

How is it removed Denso, It can't be as easy as undoing the Allen bolts surely, I thought they where fake ?

Had mine painted - no issues so far .

The ring bit is dead easy to remove by just unscrewing the 6 Allen bolts - note each one has a rubber cover around the outside of the head.

The cap is a bit more fiddly and is removed by insert a small flat bladed screw driver into a slot on the back in The second photo below


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boba fett

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Had mine painted - no issues so far .


The ring bit is dead easy to remove by just unscrewing the 6 Allen bolts - note each one has a rubber cover around the outside of the head.

The cap is a bit more fiddly and is removed by insert a small flat bladed screw driver into a slot on the back in The second photo below


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Thanks for that. Next job to do!
 

Frizzley

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On another note, thinking of giving the car some mechanical TLC. Looking at get the haldex and DSG services done along with an oil change. Anyone any idea of likely prices for these. Car has only done 24000 miles but is coming up for 5 years old now.

Denso
Was quoted between £210 - £270 for gearbox oil change depending on choice of oem or genuine audi parts / £150 for a haldex oil change or £210 with a new filter from Awesome GTI in Manchester . Not looked any further but that should provide a starter for 10.

Mines previously had the haldex done by Audi si I’ll did out the paperwork tmz and see what they charged for it
 

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Had mine painted - no issues so far .


The ring bit is dead easy to remove by just unscrewing the 6 Allen bolts - note each one has a rubber cover around the outside of the head.

The cap is a bit more fiddly and is removed by insert a small flat bladed screw driver into a slot on the back in The second photo below


View attachment 2829View attachment 2831
Wish I had known this when the car was in for paint, would have pushed them to do it.

Denso
 

Denso

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Was quoted between £210 - £270 for gearbox oil change depending on choice of oem or genuine audi parts / £150 for a haldex oil change or £210 with a new filter from Awesome GTI in Manchester . Not looked any further but that should provide a starter for 10.

Mines previously had the haldex done by Audi si I’ll did out the paperwork tmz and see what they charged for it
This is great, thanks.

Denso
 

Denso

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Booked in with audi £377 for Haldex and DSG services. Mileage is low for DSG but going to get it done early. I had the engine oil and filter done in June so will hold off these until after winter.

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boba fett

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Ill get this done as well

In the meantime, here is a better shot of the Zausts after a clean today. More need to get the cap painted!

 

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Had my haldex, ecu and TCU software remotely updated to the latest firmware tonight (ODIS required). Look forward to taking it a decent run tomorrow to see what difference it’s made. Hoping to see a difference in the DSG.
 

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Every time I see this I have an urge to buy lowering springs!

I have never drove another TTS only an RS, which felt more smoother, but did not corner so flat. I would try and hold off and try keeping the original ride quality. But then again I have just lowered the Ferrari, made it more comfortable and spoilt the preciseness of it, all in the name of looks!
 

moonstone

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I have never drove another TTS only an RS, which felt more smoother, but did not corner so flat. I would try and hold off and try keeping the original ride quality. But then again I have just lowered the Ferrari, made it more comfortable and spoilt the preciseness of it, all in the name of looks!

Ride comfort is what's put me off so far but with it being more of a toy than a daily driver, I'm leaning towards doing it.
 

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If its a toy then I have to say its pin sharp, so Ill keep the pictures coming so you look at springs again ;)

 

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Aye you going to get black bolts or leave them silver.

I was just going to do them, was thinking yellow, but might be to much, Ill probably just blow the heads in black, but then again they might look more authentic if they are left as is!!

Oh, Jesus, decisions !!
 

Denso

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New expansion tank fitted yesterday as started getting the stop engine check coolant warning.

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