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  1. Darren McDonnell

    Scan results with a few codes showing

    Can anyone help with the below. I am waiting for the new part to arrive but Im still unsure if I have an issue with the suspension. Cheers https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/vcds-scan-with-electric-damper-fault-adaptive-head-light-warning.438659/
  2. Darren McDonnell

    VCDS Scan with Electric Damper fault ,Adaptive head light Warning

    Hi I have been getting an Adaptive headlight warning on the dash for a week or so. Its not on every drive but does show up most of the time. I have now done a scan and it is showing the below, There seems to be a lot a reference to the Electronic dampers. Would this all be connected and where...
  3. Darren McDonnell

    What ECU Data log

    Whats the best way to log the ECU data when doing 1/4 mile runs without having the laptop plugged in using VCDS I did try the Tourqe app but unless I missed something it didn't log the full data. I would to be able to see intake temps and exhaust temps. timing and throttle position. There...
  4. Darren McDonnell

    1/4 mile issues at the weekend

    Went to pod today for the first time in the S4 B8.5. Had two runs 1st run got sat on the lights to long and I think the LC didn’t like it so it dropped all revs when I let off the brake 2nd didn’t use LC but going into 2nd the car didn’t rev and took its time to get back in the power. Any ideas...
  5. Darren McDonnell

    Wheel bearing type

    Hi I think my front wheel bearing needs changing but how can I find out what type I have without stripping it down to look. I want to order two from AUTODOC but there is two types mines a b8.5 2014 cheers
  6. Darren McDonnell

    Help ,Help , Help, Issues after water pump and stat change

    Hi All I have just had to change the water pump and stat on my Crec 2014. I had to take the charger off to do it and now after putting it all back last night there is issues the car struggled to start and there is faults showing. the car wont rev and has a rough idle. I also had to change...
  7. Darren McDonnell

    S4 B8.5 valves. Clean

    For anyone who is interested this is a picture of the valves off my 2014 crec S4 B8.5 The car has done 119K and i think these look at for the milage they have done, Better then most B8's
  8. Darren McDonnell

    Supercharger cores. Dirty ?

    I have had the Thermostat fail this weekend and while i have stripped the car ready for the new thermo and water pump I have noticed that the charger cores are full of carbon I am now going to replace these too What peoples thought on these, surely these would not help with the cooling being...
  9. Darren McDonnell

    Is this the water pump failing

    I got a message saying coolant system fault the temp stayed half way but when checking there was coolant loss and the below codes from VCDS Thanks 1 Fault Found: 21421 - Coolant pump P1B1C 00 [047] - Mechanical malfunction Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear...
  10. Darren McDonnell

    New Merc Racing Heat exchanger, other options?

    Hi has anyone seen any results of tests with the new design Merc racing heat exchanger. It looks better but with the likes of MRC still saying that Merc is not upto the Job i was wondering if the new one was any better. I would like to upgrade to keep thing safe once the summer arrives and...
  11. Darren McDonnell

    B8.5 Anti roll Bar with sports diff

    Hss anyone changed the ARB on a car with sports diff. I have found that Audi put a smaller 16mm ARB on the cars with sports diff. What was the thinking behind this and is just going to the 21mm that they fit on the none sports diff cars an upgrade. Then the question is would the uprated ones...
  12. Darren McDonnell

    Oil catch Can Install 8.5?

    Has anyone installed a catch can on the Crec version. It looks like there is only one vent from the rocker cover on the right (bank 2). is this correct. Cheers
  13. Darren McDonnell

    Changers to systems With VCDS

    Is there a list of changers that are available or that people normally like to do . I have a new VCDS and an 2014 S4. Not sure I need to change anything but would be good to have an understanding of how it works for future use or others. cheers
  14. Darren McDonnell

    Back box fiberglass removal

    Does any one know how much more sound you get if you remove the fiberglass from the stock back box. I would like a little more feed back from the exhaust but dont want it to be too load and also let the wife end up saying i look like a 12 year old again (been there) I can weld the box shut...
  15. Darren McDonnell

    Eibach Springs : questions re fitting

    I am looking to order some Eibach's from Autodoc (£157), Is there anything else I should get at the same time that normally gets damaged during the change. I have seen how to do it and know there are a couple of ways, One with the pinch bolt other without. Also I have the sports diff and...
  16. Darren McDonnell

    S4 MMI 2014 fault codes

    Does anyone have any advise for the below codes that i have. Not sure if its having any effect on the use of the unit other than a crackle when making a call sometimes. Thanks 4 Faults Found: 03276 - Please Check Software Version Management 000 - - Freeze Frame...
  17. Darren McDonnell

    Fault Codes advise

    Hi all I have just got a version of VCDS and did the first scan that has come up with a couple of codes. are these anything to worry about yet, I am going to reset them today and see if and when they come back. The car runs fine and there is no engine light on. Also where is the best place...
  18. Darren McDonnell

    Help Please Brembo 4 Pot Pad options and brake lines?

    So I am getting very very close to clicking go on a set of Porsche 4 pots but would like to see what options of pads there are. I have read that there is a few makes using the same pad Evo Ect ot even the year and model the Macan. Can anyone advise what these are or even the year and model the...
  19. Darren McDonnell

    Stage 2 limit. (MRC)

    So I have an MRC stage two setup and made 471ps but I am now trying to see what I can do to push that figure a little higher with out going to a stage 3 throttle Body. I asked MRC about removing the cats and they advised against this as the charger needs the back pressure to run properly...
  20. Darren McDonnell

    Brembo 4 pot part number

    Does anyone know the Brembo part number for the 4 pots that are fitted to the Macan and Q5. I know the parts numbers for Porsche but from looking round it looks like this calliper must be used on other brands. Also does anyone have any info on the carrier to bolt them onto the S4 or are they...