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You thought against a new turbo now?

It's certainly unusual for a battery to go at 2 years old. What warranty was on the battery? Some manufacturers give you 3 years. Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Jason, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 I believe VAG stopped doing full battery covers for Audi S3 and Golf R after 2017. Clearly some cheeky cost cutting. I'd like to think a pre 2017 one would fit though. Or speak to your local dealer to see if you can acquire one. Cheers Steve

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Apologies Tony, thought it was for a manual. Had another good search but can't find anything. I think hard copies are available on eBay. Cheers Steve

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SUV Coupé for the e-tron Family: The Audi e-tron Sportback Sporty, elegant design and enhanced efficiency, drag coefficient of just 0.25 300 kW boost output, up to 446 kilometers (277.1 miles) range according to WLTP Innovative digital matrix LED headlight available in series production “The future is electric:” Audi is staying consistently true to its strategic alignment by presenting the second model in its e-tron product line. The Audi e-tron Sportback is a dynamic SUV coupé offering up to 300 kW of power and a range of up to 446 kilometers (277.1 miles) ( in the WLTP cycle) from a single battery charge (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 20.6 (NEFZ); combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0). Its digital matrix LED headlights are a new feature now available for the first time in a mass-production vehicle. Their light is broken down into tiny pixels and can be controlled with exceptional precision. This makes safe lane centering easier on narrow stretches of road and shows the position of the vehicle in the lane. Market introduction of the Audi e-tron Sportback** in Europe is scheduled for the spring of 2020. * Information on fuel/power consumption and CO2emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car. ** The collective fuel consumption values of all models named and available on the German market can be found in the list provided at the end of this MediaInfo. Elegant, efficient, expressive: the exterior design The Audi e-tron Sportback** combines the power of a spacious SUV with the elegance of a four-door coupé and the progressive character of an electric car. It is 4,901 millimeters (16.1 ft) long, 1,935 millimeters (6.3 ft) wide and 1,616 millimeters (5.3 ft) high. Its roof extends flat over the muscular body, dropping down steeply to the rear—in typical coupé style— and flowing into the steeply raked D-pillars. The lower edge of the third side window rises towards the rear—a typical Sportback feature. With the octagonal Singleframe, the powerful contours above the wheels, and the sculptural rear end, the Audi e-tron Sportback** is perfectly aligned with the brand’s design idiom. Details signal to the outside world that the SUV coupé is fully electric. The largely enclosed Singleframe with its vertical struts is presented in a light platinum gray—a specific identifying feature of the e-tron models. In the lower area of the matrix LED headlights, four horizontal segments create the e-tron-specific signature in the daytime running lights. This is taken up at numerous points on the model and interpreted in three dimensions, for example, on the striking side sills. Their black inlays draw the eye to where the battery, and thus the energy center, of the Audi e-tron Sportback** can be found. The designers also varied the signature at the broad diffuser, drawing attention to the absence of exhaust tailpipes. A light strip connects the LED lights to one another. A total of thirteen paint finishes are available for the all-electric drive SUV coupé, including the new color plasma blue, metallic, which is exclusive to the e-tronSportback. The logo on the electric charging flap features the eye-catching high-voltage signal color orange, which can also be applied to the brake calipers on request. The wheel arch trims and sills are finished in matt anthracite as standard to underscore the off-road look. The same applies to the underbody protection, the diffuser, and the door sills, all of which are painted black. In the exterior line advanced, the attachments are finished in a contrasting gray or, as an option, in the body color. The underbody projection and diffuser then feature a matt silver tone. The S line model places particular emphasis on the sporting DNA of the Audi e-tron Sportback**. It is equipped as standard with 20-inch wheels and sport air suspension. The more distinctively contoured bumper is flanked by more expressive air curtains, which improve the air flow. They extend below the headlights, thereby creating a dynamic appearance even from a distance. An S line emblem adorns the radiator grille, while the illuminated aluminum door sill trims feature an #S logo. At the rear end, the spoiler fitted as standard as well as a striking diffuser that extends across the entire vehicle width contribute to the outstanding vehicle aerodynamics. In contrast to the basic model, the attachments on the S line exterior are painted in the exterior body color – including the wheel arch trims, door sills, bumpers and exterior mirrors. Audi also offers the black styling package that accentuates the area of the Singleframe, the side windows, and the bumper. The exterior mirror housings are also available in black as an option. Drag coefficient 0.25: Top aerodynamics for extended range The Audi e-tron Sportback** in conjunction with the S line exterior and virtual exterior mirrors achieves an outstanding drag coefficient value of just 0.25—even better than its Audi e-tron** sister model. This is primarily due to the coupé body shape and the associated lower aerodynamic drag behind the car. The high separating edge of the Sportback minimizes swirl in the air flow in this area, which ultimately also benefits consumption. In the WLTP cycle, the SUV coupé has a range of up to 446 kilometers (277.1 mi) on a single battery charge. Roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)of the increased range compared to the e-tron can be attributed to the aerodynamically more favorable body. The optional virtual exterior mirrors, whose wing-shaped supports integrate small cameras, represent yet another efficiency factor. The captured images appear on high-contrast OLED displays in the transition between the instrument panel and the door. If the driver moves their finger toward the surface of the touch display, symbols are activated with which the driver can reposition the image. In addition, the mirrors adjust automatically to three driving situations: On the highway as well as during turning and parking maneuvers, they provide optimum visibility for each scenario. The aerodynamic refinement also extends to areas hidden from view. Among others, these include the controllable air intake with channels for cooling the front brakes, the aero wheels, and the fully lined underbody including the aluminum plate to protect the high-voltage battery. Global innovation in a production vehicle: The digital matrix LED headlights With the digital matrix LED headlights as top-of-the range equipment, Audi presents a worldwide first in a production vehicle: Broken down into minute pixels, their light can illuminate the road in high resolution. The design is based on a technology abbreviated as DMD (digital micromirror device) and is also used in many video projectors. At its heart is a small chip containing one million micromirrors, each of whose edge length measures just a few hundredths of a millimeter. With the help of electrostatic fields, each individual micromirror can be tilted up to 5,000 times per second. Depending on the setting, the LED light is either directed via the lenses onto the road or is absorbed in order to mask out areas of the light beam. In the Audi e-tron Sportback**, the digital light —that will go into series production this year—performs multiple tasks. It can generate dynamic leaving- and coming-home animations that appear as projections on a wall or on the ground. This presentation transforms the area in front of the car into a carefully illuminated stage. Not only does the digital light system deliver cornering, city, and highway lighting as versions of the low-beam light with exceptional precision, it also supplements the high-beam light by masking out other road users with even greater accuracy. Above all, however, it offers innovative functions such as lane light and orientation light. On freeways, the lane light creates a carpet of light that illuminates the driver’s own lane brightly and adjusts dynamically when he or she changes lane. In this way, it improves the driver’s awareness of the relevant lane and contributes to improved road safety. In addition, the orientation light uses darkened areas masked out from the light beam to predictively show the vehicle’s position in the lane, thereby supporting—especially on narrow roads or in highway construction zones—the safe lane centering assist. The marking light function is also used in conjunction with the optional night vision assist. The light automatically draws attention to any pedestrians it detects, thereby reducing the danger of overlooking pedestrians in the immediate vicinity of the lane. Sporty efficiency: Electric motors, electric all-wheel drive, suspension The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro** allows the driver to savor the interaction of efficiency, performance, and supreme calm. Each axle is fitted with an asynchronous electric motor that is fed with three-phase current by the power electronics. With an output of 265 kW and 561 Nm (413.8 lb-ft) of torque (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); combined CO2emissions in g/km: 0), the two standard electric motors pack a powerful punch in launching the SUV coupé from a standstill – locally emissions-free and in virtual silence. The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro takes just 6.6 seconds (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0) to reach 100 km/h (62.1 mph), and its top speed is electronically limited to 200 km/h (124.3 mph). By shifting from drive range D to S and fully depressing the accelerator pedal, the driver can activate boost mode. Here, the drive generates 300 kW of output and 664 Nm (489.7 lb-ft) of torque for eight seconds. This enables the SUV coupé to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph)in 5.7 seconds. Two-stage planetary gearboxes with one gear range transfer the torque from the electric motors to the axles. A switch, which the driver can operate with the thumb and forefinger, is used to select the gears. It is embedded in an elegant lever that is set low above the center tunnel and serves as a hand rest. Electric all-wheel drive ensures outstanding traction and dynamism on any terrain. With it, Audi is writing a new chapter in the history of quattro drive. It continuously regulates the ideal drive torque distribution between both axles—within fractions of a second. In most driving situations, the Audi e-tron Sportback** relies exclusively on its rear electric motor—for exceptional efficiency. If the driver requests more output than it can provide, the front unit is instantly activated. This also happens predictively before slip occurs in icy conditions or when cornering fast, or if the car understeers or oversteers. A key factor behind the sporty character and outstanding transverse dynamics is the low installation position of the drive components—resulting in a center of gravity that is much lower than in a conventional SUV. All of the heaviest components are concentrated in the center of the vehicle. The axle load distribution with a ratio of almost 50:50 is perfectly balanced; the self-steering behavior is neutral. With components such as the five-link suspensions, the progressive steering and the electrohydraulic brake system, the suspension combines the latest technologies, which together ensure agile vehicle handling and a high degree of comfort. The standard 255/55 R19 size tires stand out with their ultra-low rolling resistance. On request, tires of up to 22 inches will also be available from the middle of 2020—one size larger than on the e-tron. The dynamic handling system Audi drive select—fitted as standard in the Audi e-tron Sportback**—allows the driver to switch the method of operation of multiple drive components between seven profiles. This creates a marked difference between smooth rolling comfort and sporty, stable handling. The adaptive air suspension with controlled dampers provides a major contribution to this versatile character. At higher speeds, the body is lowered, noticeably improving airflow around it and extending the vehicle’s range. In total, the system is capable of varying the ride height by up to 76 millimeters (3.0 in). 95 kWh of energy: High-voltage battery system and recuperation The battery system of the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro** stores 95 kWh of gross energy (86.5 kWh net) and operates at a rated voltage of 396 volts. It is fitted as a wide flat block beneath the passenger cell, to which it is bolted at 35 points. The battery system is exceptionally rigid and crash-proof—thanks to a solid protective frame and an aluminum laminate that holds the 36 cell modules. These are arranged on two levels, as a long lower “floor” with 31 modules and a short upper floor with five modules. Each module integrates twelve ‘pouch cells.’ The cooling system is located beneath the cell chamber. During deceleration actions of up to 0.3 g—which applies to over 90 percent of such actions in everyday driving—the high-voltage battery is charged by the electric motors, primarily by the rear electric motor, which act as generators in these situations. The recuperation system provides for variable regulation of energy recuperation between both electric modules—both in coasting mode when the driver releases the right-hand pedal as well as during braking. The degree of coasting recuperation can be set to three stages by means of paddles on the steering wheel and is even more strongly differentiated than on the e-tron. When braking from 100 km/h (62.1 mph), the Audi e-tron Sportback** can recuperate a maximum of 300 Nm (221.3 lb-ft) and 220 kW. As with its sister model, this amounts to more than 70 percent of its output and more than any other production model. Overall, the SUV‑coupé attains up to 30 percent of its range through recuperation. The wheel brakes, whose innovative electrohydraulic activation concept allows them to respond with exceptional speed, come into play only at deceleration forces greater than 0.3 g. Depending on the driving situation, the control system decides individually for each axle whether the SUV coupé recuperates using just the electric motors, just the wheel brakes, or a combination of both. The transition between electric and hydraulic braking is smooth and homogeneous so the driver does not even notice it. Brake forces remain constant. On the wheel brakes of the Audi e-tron Sportback, the developers have substantially reduced what is referred to as residual brake torque—the losses that occur during brief application of the brake pads against the disk. This benefits both efficiency and range. The same applies to three additional measures: During normal vehicle operation, the front electric motor is almost completely decoupled from the drive. An increase in the usable range of the high-voltage battery combined with a reduction in several of the volume flows in the coolant circuit means that the pump has to provide less power. The highly flexible thermal management, which comprises four separate circuits, regulates the temperature of the high-voltage components with maximum efficiency. This enables rapid DC charging, a long battery life cycle, and reproducible performance even under heavy loads. The standard heat pump, which harnesses waste heat from the high-voltage battery, can use up to 3 kW of actual power losses for heating and air conditioning the interior—which is exceptionally efficient. Depending on the outside temperature, that can boost the Audi e-tron Sportback’s range by up to ten percent in customer operation. Generating 230 kW of output: the Audi e-tronSportback 50 quattro At market launch, Audi will offer the all-electric drive SUV coupé with a second motor variant. The e-tronSportback 50 quattro generates 230 kW of output and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 21.4 (NEFZ); combined CO2emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0). The battery dispenses with the upper “floor;” and its 27 modules each consist of twelve prismatic cells. The system, which weighs roughly 120 kilograms (264.6 lb) less than the battery of the Sportback 55 quattro**, provides 71 kWh of gross energy (64.7 kWh net). This allows the SUV coupé to cover up to 347 kilometers (215.6 mi) on a full charge in the WLTP cycle. The Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118.1 mph) (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 21.4 (NEFZ); combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0). Continue driving in just 30 minutes: the charging line-up On long-distance routes, the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro** can charge with direct current (DC) at up to 150 kW at fast-charging stations. In just under half an hour, the battery reaches 80 percent of its capacity—sufficient for the next leg of its long-distance trip. The e-tron Sportback 50 quattro** can charge at up to 120 kW and achieves an identical charge status in the same time. Charging at public AC charging stations can be performed using a standard mode-3 cable. Up to 11 kW of power is available here, which can be increased to 22 kW with an optional second on-board charging device that will be available later this year. Audi’s own charging service, the e-tron Charging Service, provides easy access to more than 140,000 public charging points in 24 European countries – and the number is rising. Whether AC or DC, 11 or 150 kW—a single card is all that is required to start the process. Audi also offers a range of solutions for charging in the garage at home, depending on the capacity of the domestic power supply. The standard compact charging system is suitable for a simple 230-volt connection and for a 400-volt three-phase outlet with an output of up to 11 kW. The optional charging stem connect will be available for ordering at market launch. It offers smart charging functions, for example preferred charging at low-cost times. The combination with a suitable home energy management system allows the vehicle to be charged preferably with self-generated solar power, provided that the house is equipped with a photovoltaic system. Form and function perfected: The interior With a wheelbase of 2,928 millimeters (9.6 ft), the Audi e-tron Sportback** has ample space for five occupants along with their bags. Rear headroom is just 20 millimeters (0.8 in) less than in the Audi e-tron. The rear footwell is virtually level—just a flat step remains in place of the center tunnel. Including the 60-liter (2.1 cu ft) stowage compartment underneath the hood, which houses the vehicle tool kit and charging cable, the car offers a total of 615 liters (21.7 cu ft) of luggage capacity. Folding down the rear seat backrests increases the luggage capacity to 1,665 liters (58.8 cu ft). The tailgate opens and closes electrically, by foot movement as an option. The interior of the Audi e-tron Sportback** is an elegant lounge featuring a seamless blend of design and technology. A generous arc that spans the instrument panel, extending from door to door, harmoniously integrates the cover for the Audi virtual cockpit. Its sleek display stands visually free in space. The wrap-around in the door trims also integrates the screens for the optional virtual exterior mirrors. The instrument panel with its two touch displays is angled towards the driver and therefore particularly ergonomic. When deactivated, the upper of these blends almost invisibly into the large gloss-black surround. Open sidewalls at the center tunnel console emphasize the impression of lightness. In every equipment line—along with the basic line, there is the interior design selection and S line interior—the Audi e-tron Sportback** features carefully coordinated upholstery materials, colors, and inlays. For the front seats, customers can choose between the standard design, sport seats, S sport seats, and the customized contour seats, with optional ventilation and massage functions. Their stitching pattern is reminiscent of electric circuits and can be enhanced with optional bright orange contrasting stitching and piping. Little details create highlights: The optional contour/ambient lighting package illuminates surfaces subtly and edges sharply. It also issues a brief welcome jingle over the audio system when the motor starts. When the Audi e-tron Sportback** is driven in an urban setting, its interior remains almost completely silent—thanks to sophisticated soundproofing and aeroacoustic measures. This ensures that HiFi sound is even more enjoyable, especially with the optional Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System on board. It allows the music to be enjoyed precisely how it was recorded, without any artificial effects. Another attractive infotainment module is the Audi phone box, which sets benchmarks in terms of connection and sound quality as well as wireless charging. Palpable and comprehensible: The operating concept As with all full-size class models from Audi, the e-tronSportback also features the MMI touch response operating system with two displays. A tactile and acoustic pulse confirms when a finger activates a function. On the upper 12.1-inch touch screen, the driver controls the infotainment, telephony, navigation, and dedicated e-tron settings. The lower 8.6-inch display is used to input text and to operate the convenience functions and climate control. The menu structure is intuitively logical and flat in the same way as a smartphone; the graphics are clear and condensed. Standard equipment on the Audi e-tron Sportback** also includes the 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit. Its display excels with an extremely high resolution of 1,920 x 720 pixels and can be switched between two views using the “View” button on the steering wheel. An optional “plus” version featuring an additional display centered around the power meter is also available. On request, the display and operating concept can be expanded to include a head-up display that projects important information onto the windshield. In addition to operation by the two touch displays, the driver can activate a host of functions using natural language voice control. The system understands freely worded commands and search queries. The dialog manager asks questions if necessary, allows corrections, offers choices, and also defers to the speaker when interrupted. In doing so, it accesses information stored in the vehicle as well as the knowledge from the cloud. Top-caliber connectivity: Navigation and Audi connect In Germany, the Audi e-tron Sportback** is equipped as standard with the MMI Navigation plus and the DAB+ digital radio. The top-end infotainment system supports the high-speed data transmission standard LTE Advanced and comes with an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot for the passengers’ mobile devices. The navigation system makes intelligent destination suggestions based on previous journeys. The route is calculated both on board in the car and online on the servers of the map and navigation provider HERE, which monitors the overall traffic situation in the region. The wide range of Audi connect navigation & infotainment functions complements the route guidance perfectly. Highlights include online traffic information, navigation with Google Earth™, the e-tronroute planner, the hybrid radio, and Car-to-X services. The most recent of these are the on-street parking service, which helps find parking spaces on the roadside, and traffic light information. In some cities, the latter connects the car to the central computer controlling the traffic light systems and provides information to the driver in the Audi virtual cockpit. The service thus contributes to an efficient driving style and facilitates a steady flow of traffic. A further component of the package is the cloud-based Amazon voice service Alexa, which is fully integrated into the MMI operating system of the Audi e-tronSportback. The driver can use it to perform a range of tasks such as placing orders and finding information about many current events. The service offers access to more than 80,000 Alexa Skills. In addition, the free myAudi app can connect the car to a smartphone, which allows the owner of the Audi e-tronSportback to manage all charging processes remotely. These include querying the battery and range status, starting the charge processes, programming timers, and displaying driving statistics. On long-distance trips, the e-tron route planner displays the necessary charging stops along the route—both in the app as well as in the MMI. In the process, it continuously updates the charge planning based on the traffic situation and to take account of driving behavior. Another function of the myAudi app is preheating/precooling prior to departure, which is powered by electricity from the outlet. The optional deluxe auxiliary air conditioning system allows the customer to specify in detail whether the interior, the steering wheel and the seats—depending on the equipment level—are to be heated. This smart networking includes the digital Audi connect key in addition to the myAudi app. Available as an option, it authorizes an Android smartphone to not only lock and unlock the SUV coupé, but also to start the engine via the start/stop button. Ensuring safety in the city and on long journeys: The driver assist systems The driver assist systems that Audi offers in the e-tronSportback** support drivers and reduce their workload in many situations. The Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense front safety systems are fitted as standard. Audi offers the assist package City specifically for urban traffic. It includes the intersection assist and rear cross traffic assist functions as well as the lane change and exit warnings. Audi pre sense 360°, the combination of Audi pre sense front, rear, and side, is fitted. This system detects collision hazards and initiates targeted protective measures—from full braking to tensioning of the seat belts. Highlights of the assist package Tour are the adaptive cruise assist, which simplifies longitudinal and lateral control, as well as the efficiency assistant. The latter uses data from the on-board sensors, the navigation system, and Car-to-X services and signals to the driver when it makes sense to take their foot off the accelerator pedal. In combination with the adaptive cruise assist and traffic sign recognition, the efficiency assistant can also brake and accelerate the SUV coupé predictively. The turn assist, collision avoidance assist, and emergency assist functions round out the Tour package. Audi also offers the park assist, the night vision assist, and the 360 degree cameras that allow the driver to select from multiple views. The central driver assistance controller operates as standard behind the driver assist systems in the Audi e-tron Sportback. It continuously computes a differentiated model of the surroundings. Depending on the selected options, data is received from up to five radar sensors, five cameras, and twelve ultrasonic sensors. At market launch: Edition model “edition one” The Audi e-tron Sportback, which is being built in the CO2-neutral plant in Brussels, will debut on the European market in spring 2020. In Germany, the e-tronSportback will be available in two output variants, with the base price starting at EUR 71,350. To celebrate the launch, Audi will offer the limited-edition model “edition one” in the plasma blue color. Based on the S line exterior, it also includes the virtual exterior mirrors, attachments finished in an aluminum look, exclusive 21-inch wheels, orange brake calipers, and the panoramic glass sunroof. The illuminated front door sill trims project the model name “edition one” as a logo onto the ground. The interior offers a choice between the interior design selection, supplemented with customized contour seats with exclusive Monaco gray seat covers in Valcona leather, and the S line interior with sport seats also in Valcona leather. The equipment also includes the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with front 3D sound, the assist package Tour and matrix LED headlights with front and rear dynamic turn signals as well as dynamic light scenarios. Fuel consumption of the models listed (Information on fuel/power consumption and CO2emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car.) Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 21.4 (NEFZ) Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0 Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0 Audi e-tron 55 quattro Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.4 – 22.9 (WLTP); 24.6 – 23.7 (NEFZ); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0 Article courtesy of Audi media centre: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/suv-coupe-for-the-e-tron-family-the-audi-e-tron-sportback-12725

That's unusual could have sworn I saw it. But just had another look and you're right. Try this one: https://pmmonline.co.uk/technical/how-fit-clutch-audi-a4/ Cheers Steve

The big winner in the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey Audi wins seven out of 14 categories in the quality rankings Two additional individual victories and two overall class victories round out the results Quality has a name: Audi. This has been confirmed once more by the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey. The brand with the Four Rings won seven out of 14 rating categories in the quality rankings. Audi also took first place in the ratings for design and value for money. The overall victory in two classes of the competition also went to Ingolstadt. “When it comes to quality, Audi is and remains number one. “Quality without compromise is one of our core competences and is a central product pledge,” said Michael Neumayer, Head of Audi Corporate Quality. “And we are fulfilling this pledge, as the readers of Auto Bild have confirmed once again. For us, this is both an acknowledgment and an obligation.” The “Best Brands in All Classes” survey presented Audi with an impressive certification of its quality. A total of 37 brands were evaluated in 14 segments – and, as in the previous year, the Four Rings won the quality rankings in seven categories. The most successful models were the A1** in the subcompact segment, the A3 in the compact segment, the A4** in the midsize segment, the A7 Sportback** in the full-size class, the A3 Cabriolet** in the convertibles segment up to EUR 50,000, the Q3** in the midsize SUV segment and the Q7** in the full-size SUV segment. The bottom line: Audi garnered 71.3 percent of the votes of readers in the quality ranking. In addition to quality, core criteria in the reader survey included design and the price/performance ratio. Audi won one victory each here – with the A6** in the design ratings and with the S5 Cabriolet** in the price/performance ratings for convertibles costing over EUR 50,000. Nine spots on the winners’ podium in the core criteria round out the brand’s strong performance. Thanks to these broad qualities, Audi was able to garner overall wins in two categories: in the fill-size segment and in the large SUV class. Fuel consumption of the models named above: (Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and efficiency classes given in ranges depend on the tire/wheel sets used) Audi A1 Sportback: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 6.0 – 4.6 (39.2 – 51.1); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 137 – 104 (220.5 – 167.4) Audi A4 Sedan: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 6.7 – 3.7 (35.1 – 63.6); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 160 – 98 (257.5 – 157.7) Audi A7 Sportback Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg); 11.6 – 4.3 (20.3 – 54.7) Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 265 – 113 (426.5 – 181.9) Audi A6 Sedan: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 7.2 – 4.0 (32.7 – 58.8); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 165 – 104 (265.5 – 167.4) Audi A6 Avant: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 11.7 – 4.2 (20.1 – 56.0); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 268 – 109 (431.3 – 175.4) Audi A3 Cabriolet: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 7.3 – 5.2 (32.2 – 45.2); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞165 – 119 (265.5 – 191.5) Audi Q5: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 7.5 – 4.4 (31.4 – 53.5); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 177 – 115 (284.9 – 185.1) Audi Q7: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 9.1 – 6.6 (25.8 – 35.6); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 208 – 174 (334.7 – 280.0) Audi S5 Cabriolet: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 8.0 – 7.9 (29.4 – 29.8); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 181 – 179 (291.3 – 288.1) Audi Q8: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg): 12.1 – 6.5 (19.4 – 36.2); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi😞 277 – 172 (445.8 – 276.8) article courtesy of Audi media centre: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/quality-has-four-rings-and-four-letters-audi-12740 span widgetspan widget

ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge to kick-off on Saturday Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi compete from Kempten and São Paulo Formula E supports global UNICEF campaign against Covid-19 Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be competing in the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge with its two regular drivers, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, who will be using simulators in their hometowns: Kempten and São Paulo. The season opener begins at 16:30 (CEST) on Saturday, April 18. The pre-season test race and the entire show will be available live on the official Formula E website. At least nine events, one every week, with all of the top Formula E drivers and spectacular city circuits like Monaco and Hong Kong: Formula E uses the worldwide racing break for an adventure into the virtual world. In contrast to other simulator series, the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge only features drivers from the world of Formula E, and they are competing for a good cause: In partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, Formula E is supporting the global campaign against Covid-19. The preparations in Kempten in Bavaria and in Brazil’s metropolis São Paulo are already running at full speed: Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi are working on their technical setups to be ready to start on Saturday afternoon. “It used to be a toy, but now the home simulator is like my race car,” says Daniel Abt, who is setting up all of the equipment at home at the moment. “So, now I’m a racing driver, mechanic and engineer all in one.” After all, the German has already won an E-Race, which is always held on race day together with fans on simulators in the E-Village at the real Formula E circuits. Lucas di Grassi, together with his family, withdrew from public life to a rural area close to São Paulo and returns to his hometown for the race days, where he can use a simulator. “These are hard times for everyone right now. It’s great that we can now at least offer our fans a bit of action and fun with this idea from Formula E,” says Lucas di Grassi, who has been a UN ambassador for clean air since 2018. “We will be giving everything to provide a good show and also doing something for a good cause at the same time – a perfect combination.” The ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge regulations have nothing to do with the normal set from Formula E and are as simple as they are exciting: after a single lap in qualifying, the drivers will compete against each other in a so-called “Race Royale”: On every lap, the last car drops out until only the top ten remain. Points are awarded according to the well-known Formula E system, which includes points for pole position and the fastest race lap. The basis for the series is the game rFactor2. In addition to the virtual action on track, there will also be a show with presenter Nicki Shields and commentators Jack Nicholls and Dario Franchitti. Formula E will broadcast the kick-off of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and the official website www.fiaformulae.com. Article courtesy of Audi media centre: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases

I do hope you do find it, please keep.us posted 🙂 did you post in the just Audi avants page? If not, do you want me to do.it on your behalf? I'll put a post on our Facebook group if you'd like? Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Tony, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 😊 I've used this website before: https://workshop-manuals.com/audi/ Cheers Steve

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Good luck with your investigations into the issue Dave, and welcome to the forum 🙂

That's handy then. Yes it'll be a cambelt as apposed to a chain.

Saw this on another page and thought I'd share as I thought it might be useful for our members 🙂 I decided to make this thread in response to everyone taking such interest in BT'ing their A4. This will be B5 specific, but most of this will still apply to you b6 and b7 guys. What are your goals? This should be the first question you ask yourself before you even think about piecing together your BT kit. Everything in your setup will depend on what kind of power you want and what you plan on using your car for. Here's a list of the most popular choices and their respective power ratings at the crank. k04- ~235hp gt2x- ~275hp gtrs- ~350hp gt71r- ~400hp gt28rs- ~400hp gt2871r- ~450hp gt3071r- ~500hp gt3076r- ~550hp gt35r- 600+hp T3/T4- 300-500+hp These are all estimations, the actual numbers will depend on where you live and what kind of supporting mods you have. Factor in ~10-15%. Anything past a gt2x is gona have some sort of lag. Here's a boost comparison of the turbo's Ko3, Ko3s, and ko4-015 sizes Ko3 - 97-2000 COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 33.6mm Exducer: 46mm Tip height: 3.7mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 45mm Exducer: 38mm Tip height: 6.8mm Blades: 11 Ko3S - 01+ COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 38mm Exducer: 51mm Tip height: 4.4mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 45mm Exducer: 38mm Tip height: 6.8mm Blades: 11 Ko4-015 COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 35mm Exducer: 50mm Tip height: 3.7mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 50mm Exducer: 42mm Tip height: 6.4mm Blades: 11 As you can see and have been told, the ko3s has a larger compressor wheel than both the ko3 and ko4 along with a more effecient design. However, the ko4 has a slightly larger turbine wheel which makes it able to flow the higher power made by chipping better. The best thing to do if you really want to go this route is to buy a ko4 AND used cheap/dead ko3s and swap the compressor wheel and housing to the ko4. This should net you a few more whp and tq K04 The k04's lag is pretty much non-existant but you'll max out around 250hp and you won't be able to hold that power until redline. You will not have to change anything else except for the oil lines and software. For the aggressive files, you will need bigger injectors, an adjustable FPR, FMIC, and tuning. Some form of an aftermarket exhaust is also highly recommended. GT2X With the gt2x you still have next to no lag but you will be push more power than a k04 and be able to hold it till redline. This turbo is only oil-cooled and doesn't have a "cookie cutter" tune readily available for it. You will need oil lines, bigger injectors, software, FMIC, MBC, AFPR, TIP, and exhaust. You can run this turbo off a tweaked aggressive k04 file. I would suggest the GTRS over this turbo. GTRS This is the elim version of the GT28RS. You can use pretty much any 440cc tune. I would recommend Unitronics and CTapp above all the others. You will need 440cc Injectors (I would advise Seimans, and Delphi over the greentops, Genesis 430 will work too), VR6 MAF, AFPR, MBC, Exhaust, FMIC, and TIP. A new manifold and dp are not required, but will help the turbo breath much better and produce more power. GT71R The elim version of the GT2871R. Has the 71mm compressor wheel found in the 2871r but a smaller turbine wheel and uses the stock k03 flange. You will need the turbo, oil lines, exhaust, Tuning (Uni/CTapp), 440cc Injectors, VR6 MAF, AFPR, MBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Walbro 255, Clutch (stg 3 or higher), and TIP. I wouldn't even run this turbo on the stock manifold, even tho you technically could, its gona really choke it. GT28RS Finally we get into the "real" turbo's. This is the turbo you want to go with if you don't want to swap internals and you want minimal lag but still want nice power. You will need Tuning (Uni/CTapp (see a pattern forming), if you have a b6- REVO), Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, and New Mounts. GT2871r Now we're talkin serious power. You have pretty much 2 options. The .63/.64 A/R or the .82/.86 A/R. The .63 and .82 are T3 flanged, and the .64 and .86 are T25 flange. T3 flows better. With the .82 you will have more lag, but more topend power. You also will not have to swap out rods. With the .63 you will have much faster spool (20+psi before 4k), but you will have to swap out rods. You will need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. (new fuel filter at the same time is a good idea). GT3071r You will definitely be replacing rods. You have the option of choosing a .63/.64 A/R, .82/.86 A/R. Same deal applies to the flanges as with the 2871r. Go with .63 A/R if you want the quickest spool, .82 A/R if you want the better topend. You will need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, Ford Lightning MAF, 630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. With this turbo you have two options for manifolds. Either a log style or a tubular stlye. Cast log styles spool quicker but can be restictive at topend. Equal length tubular manifolds don't spool as quick but are beasts on the topend. Full-Race and 034 offer the best tubular manifolds but they are pricey. You have the option of changing pistons while you swap rods. You can do this to lower compression and be able to run higher boost, but the stock pistons have seen over 700hp so you don't have to swap them out. GT3076r Considered the best streetable turbo by many. It'll give you the highest numbers without the lag of a BAT. If you have a 1.8T this is the largest you should be going. Setup is gona be the same as a 3071r. GT3582r This is where we start getting into serious power. This will not really be a streetable turbo, and you should really consider upping the displacement. Technically, if you are reading this guide, you are not going to be getting into this territory or anything higher. T-Series There are a large variety of t3t4's out there. One to fit every goal. These turbo's are journal bearing, where the GT series are dual ball bearing. The GT series spool up faster and hold up better when really pushing the turbo. So why get a t series? They are cheaper, can usually be found for half the price, and they are easier on your clutch and internals due to the more gradualness of the power. Also you can swap in a DBB chra later down the road if you want better spool. The most popular choice is the 50 trim. When pushed the .63 is capable of 400hp+, while the .48 delivers quicker spool and yet still pushes over 300 to the wheels. There is a 57 trim, but it is known to cause surging on 1.8T's. If you up the displacement a bit, it would deliver great power with quick spool. There is also a T3s60. It will spool faster than the 50 trim but not deliver as much power. Looking at around 300whp spooled just past 3k. It spools just before a .48 50 trim but makes a little less power. With any of these setups you'll need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. You can get away with a stock clutch for a little while but if you want to launch it at all, you'll need a new one. And if your pushing a 50 trim to the max, some new rods wouldn't be a bad investment. Turbo Cheapest place your probly gona find it, is Boost Factory or 20 Squared They have t3t4's for 625, and gt series for around a grand. Some other places that offer them are ATP, Pagparts, Kinetic Motorsports, Option Imports and of course "the dreaded" ebay. Honestly, you should not be buying from ebay since most turbo's on there are fake and garbage. Tho there are a few exceptions, the real ones cost just as much as from the websites listed above. The difference between the fake ones and the real ones is usually the compressor housing. Real one's have Garrett, Airresearch, KKK, or some company stamped onto the housing. The fake ones will have a blank housing and a little blue plate that lists the turbo name and serial number. You can find rebuilt t3t4's left and right, or a trashed t3t4 for dirt cheap and rebuild it yourself or send it to Garrett, but you cannot rebuild GT series turbo's in the same fashion. your going with a GT3071r, 3076r, or 3582r you have another option. Mike@DTH sells a Full-Race Package which includes the turbo, Full-Race manifold, Full-Race downpipe, TIAL WG, and WG dump tube kit for under 2900. This is about a good a deal as your going to find. And makes big power much more affordable. He also sells elim setups and other things like ER comp FMIC's, and should be cheaper than most/all other places go to his store- http://shop.dthaus.com/main.sc Manifold You have quite a few options here. The cheapest is going to be the ATP knockoff. You can find it on ebay or HERE It is the exact same thing as the ATP manifold, which retails at 400. And if anyone is wondering about the ATP rumor, that they are crap, it is NOT true. The first batch they made sucked. They have since revised the design and are not having any more problems. The clones are based off of the upgraded design. You can get the ATP in either T25 or T3 flanges, but i've only seen the T25 in the knock-off version. If you want a better manifold you have a few options. Each of these manifolds (unless otherwise noted) have a T25 or T3 flange and fit your standard 35-38mm WG. You only want the WG flange if your running an external wg. If your running internal wg you need to get a manifold without the flange. SPA- They make some of the best manifolds in the world, and use a totally different design than anyone else. They only use T3 flanges They used to only offer a funky WG flange but now they have the regular 35mm or 38mm flange, and they even sell their own. Just make sure you don't get the funky WG'd one or you'll have to fab up an adapter. You can find their manifolds on ebay from their store the one you want is going to be the top mount manifold. Just search "longitudinal" in their store and it should come up Pag Parts- They always have quality parts and Arnold is a great guy to do business with. It is slightly more expensive than SPA and should be comparable in performance. They are also about to release their v-band manifold. This new manifold with work with the newer lighter Tial exhaust housing. You can get the manifolds from their website Treadstone- This manifold is really well made, and cheaper than both Pagparts and SPA but not as easy to work with. No one seems to know (not even the guy who made it) what application this manifold was made for. It'll require a bit of modification to get it to work, but if you got the skills I would definitely go for it. You can find them from their website Tubular Manifold- The two most popular are Full-Race and 034. 034's is cheaper but they have messed some up in the past. They always corrected it tho. Intake Again you have a few options. For the Elims there is a silicon/hard pipe TIP pre-made for you guys. You can buy it from 034, ATP, Forge, Samco, Neuspeed, APR, and there are even some on ebay. The hard pipe is only on ATP and 034 and doesn't collapse under high boost, but is more expensive. For the full turbo guys your gona have to go custom. There is an angle block from ATP, but most people say it sucks. And it will be metal so there's no risk of collapse under high boost. You just need to find a way to mount a MAF and filter onto the end of the compressor inlet. Most people just do a u-bend to the MAF and then stick a filter on the end. For the guys running a full turbo with a 3" inlet, you just need a custom 3" u-bend (will require welding), which will connect to the 3" vr6 MAF, and then stick a BPI Flow Stack on the other end of the MAF and you should be all set. For the guys who have to use the 4" ford lightning MAF it will be somewhat trickier. The pipe will have to go from the 4" MAF to whatever size your compressor inlet is (most likely 3") and you will need a 4"-3" silicon reducer if you want to run the BPI filter. Injectors/AFPR/MAF This part is simple, you just get whatever your tuning calls for. USRT has pretty much any injector you'll need. I recommend the AFPR instead of a FPR because you can slightly alter it and if you ever had to change your setup, you wouldn't need a new FPR. But lets say your getting a 3071r setup and you know your keeping that setup, the tuning calls for a 3 bar FPR which you can find much cheaper than a AFPR. So you can get either. Just make SURE you get an FPR designed for a TURBO car. NA FPR's aren't designed to increase flow as boost is added, so even tho your running the correct BAR, it will not run right. And you can get a VR6 MAF from the Vortex classifieds for really cheap. If the tune calls for a vr6 MAF and you are DBC you need the MAF out of a mk3. DBW guys use the MAF out of a mk4 or tt225. while they both will technically work the bolts are 90* rotated betwen the two models. So if you get the wrong one, you will have to ghetto rig it in there with zipties or permanently seal it with something like jb weld. neither of which is really a good idea. Just get the right one FMIC You have 2 main options. Ebay or Quality. A regular sized ebay core will be fine for anything under 300hp. If your going above that, or live in a really hot area, you should at least consider the larger ebay core, if not a higher quality core. Cores are rated based on how "dense" they are, essentially how close together the fins are. Larger surface area means more cooling. The ebay cores have a relatively low density so a larger core is required. When looking for ebay cores, i would stick with Godspeed or CXRacing. If you want a quality core Evolution Raceworks, Garrett, and Forge all make very nice large cores Clutch Southbend is what you should be looking at. All the other kits are either inferior or overpriced. AWE kits are just southbend kits resold at a higher price, and they alter the stages a bit. With southbend you just need to match the torque capacity to the setup you're getting. A stage 3 is usually fine for most setups. Starting with the 2871r and up you should look into the stage 4 and 5. New Mounts This is the optional choice for the smaller BT guys, but honestly everyone should do it. Its not that expensive and makes a big difference. You should be getting all 3 motor mounts and both tranny mounts. A new rear diff mount is a good idea too. 034 motorsports is where you should get them from, tho not everyone seems to like their snub mount. But they do offer a nice discount if you buy all the B5 mounts. Walbro 255lph This will be good enough for over 400whp. Going above 500 and you'll need get an in-line fuel pump. You can get them from a LOT of places. You should just go ahead and pick one up from a place your ordering some of your other parts from and save some shipping. MBC/EBC An ebc will be more efficient but a mbc will be cheaper. If your getting an MBC go with the TurboXS, if you going with an EBC go with either Greddy, Apexi, or Blitz. Like the Walbro pump I would pick it up from a place your buying other parts from. WG Only needed if your going to be running an external WG. The most common is the Tial 38mm and you should buy one from the same place your buying your manifold from. Exhaust 3"+ is what you want for BT. Cheapest way would be to get a custom 3" exhaust from turbo back and just choose whatever muffler you want. You will definitely need a new DP if your getting a full turbo. They sell pre-made DP's for side mount manifolds at ATP, or each company who sells a manifold usually also carries a DP to fit as well, or you can custom make your own. For you economy BT guys who can just barely afford one of the smaller elim setup's, you can get away with just a TP/HFC and either removing both or just 1 muffler. But you are going to be hurting performace until you get a full 3" exhaust Building the Engine I was going to go real in-depth into this, but decided not to. If you have any questions on building the engine give Bob Q over at QEDpower a call. He will be able to hook you up with practically anything you need. The most basic build is stroking the 1.8 out to 2.0L. The displacement is factored by the width of the cylinder wall times the stroke of the piston. For 2.0L you want a 83mm bore with a 92.8mm stroke. To achieve this you must bore the cylinders over 2mm and use an ABA crank. You will also need either a piston with a lower deck height or the pins moved. Either way its a custom job that will take a few months, so ordering these should be first on your list. When it comes to rods, they should be upgraded if your doing a 2871r or higher. Pre-01 guys have 20mm wrist pins (Scat). 01+ guys will use a 19mm wrist pin (Integrated Engineering). Around 330 tq is the breaking point of rods, but it all depends on the tune. Just running a pump gas setup, you shouldn't need rods, but if your planning on pushing the turbo, they sohuld be changed. article courtesy of Chao 92287 on the audi forums: https://www.audiforums.com/forum/members/chaos92287-22062/ Another really good read https://www.audiforums.com/m_823224/tm.htm

Here's useful info taken from another page: I decided to make this thread in response to everyone taking such interest in BT'ing their A4. This will be B5 specific, but most of this will still apply to you b6 and b7 guys. What are your goals? This should be the first question you ask yourself before you even think about piecing together your BT kit. Everything in your setup will depend on what kind of power you want and what you plan on using your car for. Here's a list of the most popular choices and their respective power ratings at the crank. k04- ~235hp gt2x- ~275hp gtrs- ~350hp gt71r- ~400hp gt28rs- ~400hp gt2871r- ~450hp gt3071r- ~500hp gt3076r- ~550hp gt35r- 600+hp T3/T4- 300-500+hp These are all estimations, the actual numbers will depend on where you live and what kind of supporting mods you have. Factor in ~10-15%. Anything past a gt2x is gona have some sort of lag. Here's a boost comparison of the turbo's Ko3, Ko3s, and ko4-015 sizes Ko3 - 97-2000 COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 33.6mm Exducer: 46mm Tip height: 3.7mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 45mm Exducer: 38mm Tip height: 6.8mm Blades: 11 Ko3S - 01+ COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 38mm Exducer: 51mm Tip height: 4.4mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 45mm Exducer: 38mm Tip height: 6.8mm Blades: 11 Ko4-015 COMPRESSOR WHEEL Inducer: 35mm Exducer: 50mm Tip height: 3.7mm TURBINE WHEEL Inducer: 50mm Exducer: 42mm Tip height: 6.4mm Blades: 11 As you can see and have been told, the ko3s has a larger compressor wheel than both the ko3 and ko4 along with a more effecient design. However, the ko4 has a slightly larger turbine wheel which makes it able to flow the higher power made by chipping better. The best thing to do if you really want to go this route is to buy a ko4 AND used cheap/dead ko3s and swap the compressor wheel and housing to the ko4. This should net you a few more whp and tq K04 The k04's lag is pretty much non-existant but you'll max out around 250hp and you won't be able to hold that power until redline. You will not have to change anything else except for the oil lines and software. For the aggressive files, you will need bigger injectors, an adjustable FPR, FMIC, and tuning. Some form of an aftermarket exhaust is also highly recommended. GT2X With the gt2x you still have next to no lag but you will be push more power than a k04 and be able to hold it till redline. This turbo is only oil-cooled and doesn't have a "cookie cutter" tune readily available for it. You will need oil lines, bigger injectors, software, FMIC, MBC, AFPR, TIP, and exhaust. You can run this turbo off a tweaked aggressive k04 file. I would suggest the GTRS over this turbo. GTRS This is the elim version of the GT28RS. You can use pretty much any 440cc tune. I would recommend Unitronics and CTapp above all the others. You will need 440cc Injectors (I would advise Seimans, and Delphi over the greentops, Genesis 430 will work too), VR6 MAF, AFPR, MBC, Exhaust, FMIC, and TIP. A new manifold and dp are not required, but will help the turbo breath much better and produce more power. GT71R The elim version of the GT2871R. Has the 71mm compressor wheel found in the 2871r but a smaller turbine wheel and uses the stock k03 flange. You will need the turbo, oil lines, exhaust, Tuning (Uni/CTapp), 440cc Injectors, VR6 MAF, AFPR, MBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Walbro 255, Clutch (stg 3 or higher), and TIP. I wouldn't even run this turbo on the stock manifold, even tho you technically could, its gona really choke it. GT28RS Finally we get into the "real" turbo's. This is the turbo you want to go with if you don't want to swap internals and you want minimal lag but still want nice power. You will need Tuning (Uni/CTapp (see a pattern forming), if you have a b6- REVO), Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, and New Mounts. GT2871r Now we're talkin serious power. You have pretty much 2 options. The .63/.64 A/R or the .82/.86 A/R. The .63 and .82 are T3 flanged, and the .64 and .86 are T25 flange. T3 flows better. With the .82 you will have more lag, but more topend power. You also will not have to swap out rods. With the .63 you will have much faster spool (20+psi before 4k), but you will have to swap out rods. You will need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. (new fuel filter at the same time is a good idea). GT3071r You will definitely be replacing rods. You have the option of choosing a .63/.64 A/R, .82/.86 A/R. Same deal applies to the flanges as with the 2871r. Go with .63 A/R if you want the quickest spool, .82 A/R if you want the better topend. You will need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, Ford Lightning MAF, 630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. With this turbo you have two options for manifolds. Either a log style or a tubular stlye. Cast log styles spool quicker but can be restictive at topend. Equal length tubular manifolds don't spool as quick but are beasts on the topend. Full-Race and 034 offer the best tubular manifolds but they are pricey. You have the option of changing pistons while you swap rods. You can do this to lower compression and be able to run higher boost, but the stock pistons have seen over 700hp so you don't have to swap them out. GT3076r Considered the best streetable turbo by many. It'll give you the highest numbers without the lag of a BAT. If you have a 1.8T this is the largest you should be going. Setup is gona be the same as a 3071r. GT3582r This is where we start getting into serious power. This will not really be a streetable turbo, and you should really consider upping the displacement. Technically, if you are reading this guide, you are not going to be getting into this territory or anything higher. T-Series There are a large variety of t3t4's out there. One to fit every goal. These turbo's are journal bearing, where the GT series are dual ball bearing. The GT series spool up faster and hold up better when really pushing the turbo. So why get a t series? They are cheaper, can usually be found for half the price, and they are easier on your clutch and internals due to the more gradualness of the power. Also you can swap in a DBB chra later down the road if you want better spool. The most popular choice is the 50 trim. When pushed the .63 is capable of 400hp+, while the .48 delivers quicker spool and yet still pushes over 300 to the wheels. There is a 57 trim, but it is known to cause surging on 1.8T's. If you up the displacement a bit, it would deliver great power with quick spool. There is also a T3s60. It will spool faster than the 50 trim but not deliver as much power. Looking at around 300whp spooled just past 3k. It spools just before a .48 50 trim but makes a little less power. With any of these setups you'll need Tuning, Exhaust Manifold, Custom Intake, VR6/Ford Lightning MAF, 440cc/630cc Injectors, AFPR, MBC/EBC, Exhaust, FMIC, Clutch, New Mounts, and Walbro 255. You can get away with a stock clutch for a little while but if you want to launch it at all, you'll need a new one. And if your pushing a 50 trim to the max, some new rods wouldn't be a bad investment. Turbo Cheapest place your probly gona find it, is Boost Factory or 20 Squared They have t3t4's for 625, and gt series for around a grand. Some other places that offer them are ATP, Pagparts, Kinetic Motorsports, Option Imports and of course "the dreaded" ebay. Honestly, you should not be buying from ebay since most turbo's on there are fake and garbage. Tho there are a few exceptions, the real ones cost just as much as from the websites listed above. The difference between the fake ones and the real ones is usually the compressor housing. Real one's have Garrett, Airresearch, KKK, or some company stamped onto the housing. The fake ones will have a blank housing and a little blue plate that lists the turbo name and serial number. You can find rebuilt t3t4's left and right, or a trashed t3t4 for dirt cheap and rebuild it yourself or send it to Garrett, but you cannot rebuild GT series turbo's in the same fashion. If you're going with a GT3071r, 3076r, or 3582r you have another option. Mike@DTH sells a Full-Race Package which includes the turbo, Full-Race manifold, Full-Race downpipe, TIAL WG, and WG dump tube kit for under 2900. This is about a good a deal as your going to find. And makes big power much more affordable. He also sells elim setups and other things like ER comp FMIC's, and should be cheaper than most/all other places. He can get you more than just what's on his site, so go to his store- http://shop.dthaus.com/main.sc Hope this has all helped 🙂 Cheers Steve

You're welcome. Dsg is the auto gearbox (also known as s tronic). If it's manual you should be ok. Just make sure gear changes are smooth abd clutch isn't slipping etc. What engine is in it? Lovely colour by the way 👍 Cheers Steve

I think it's a good colour 🙂 better than curbed wheels

I think you've made a great job of them 👍

You're welcome glad I could help 😊 It is a lovely colour and very rare.

Glad you got sorted 😊

Welcome to the forum David, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 I believe the paint is an Audi exclusive colour called pelican blue but is also known as kingfisher pearlesant Blue. I believe the paint code is LY5T. If your car comes with the original owners service book then a similar sticker to the one in the boot can be found in the inside of the front cover. Cheers Steve

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍