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by audi4live
Mon Apr 27, 2026 2:59 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: I was wondering if anyone has discovered a solution for the magride caps.
Replies: 4
Views: 65

Re: I was wondering if anyone has discovered a solution for the magride caps.

Alternatively, is there a method to test their functionality on a bench, using a multimeter to measure the voltage and your own connector? Is it even conceivable?
by audi4live
Mon Apr 27, 2026 2:59 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: I was wondering if anyone has discovered a solution for the magride caps.
Replies: 4
Views: 65

I was wondering if anyone has discovered a solution for the magride caps.

Salutations everyone,

Over the weekend, I replaced the magride shock, and sure enough, one of the caps snapped off.


Instead of investing £250-on a new cap from Audi, I know the user DIY-Engineer found a solution utilising DC-Jacks as a cheap substitute. Has anyone else tried this out yet?

Much ...
by audi4live
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:49 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Re: Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires

Oh, I see. I've adjusted the front to 36 psi and the rear to 32 psi. Thank you for your response.
by audi4live
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Re: Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires

My decision is to go with 35 up front and 32 down back; I'll let you know how it feels.
by audi4live
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:47 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires

Greetings everyone,

I'm interested in hearing about the tire pressures that many folks are using on their Mk1 1.6 Tdi Black Edition A1s that have 225/35/18 tires.


an extremely high-pressure option is listed on the door label alongside an even higher-pressure option.

More stringent demands ...
by audi4live
Fri Feb 20, 2026 11:47 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Risk insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 175

Re: Risk insurance

Access Hastings Direct through a comparison website. I forget which one it was.
by audi4live
Fri Feb 20, 2026 11:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Risk insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 175

Re: Risk insurance

Nearly new, 6,000-mile, 9-year-old vehicle, £458
by audi4live
Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:44 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi
Replies: 4
Views: 69

Re: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi

We are currently working on next modifications.
Wheels: 19x9 ET20 wheels in a rotor style that were custom-made. 6061-T6 aluminium that has been fully forged (an improvement over the OEM's cast rotors).
To restore the headlights, you must remove the housings and swap out the DRL boards. This will ...
by audi4live
Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:44 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi
Replies: 4
Views: 69

Re: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi

Ongoing Upgrading and Repairs
For your entertainment, we have included the Roadtop 8.9-inch Linux display.
Engine and Emissions: * Turn off the DPF filter (DPF OFF).

switch off the exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR OFF).
Thoroughly cleaning the intake manifold with charcoal.
Fluids and ...
by audi4live
Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:43 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi
Replies: 4
Views: 69

Re: 2013 A5 Sportback from Audi

Specifications and Enhancements for the Vehicle
Brand: Audi A5 Sportback 177 horsepower, 2.0 TDI
Stage 2 Remap Performance: 224 horsepower

Enhancement to the cooling system: 3.0 TDI Intercooler.
S5 front brake callipers and 345 mm rotors for stopping power.
Technology and Retrofits: Audi Drive ...