New Owner from S Yorks - A few q's
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:43 pm
Good evening all.
My name is Ric, I've just purchased a 8.5 (face-lift, i think?) RS4 in Panther Black with Alu pack and should be collecting this weekend
I've been looking for a good while and finally found a car with all the options I've been looking for along with some low mileage. i've had my previous car a B7 S5 V8 for the last 5 years so im looking forward to the upgrade plus we are needing 5 doors for a new member of the family in a few weeks time!
I was going to make a thread in the hello section but i'd also like to ask a few questions about the car at the same time, so i though it'd be best in here.
We've all read about the OBD theft issue on the cars and im wondering what methods people have used to combat it?
I've read about inserting a hidden "key lock switch" in the Can HI wiring from the port, so it will never respond unless to move the position of the switch with the key which seems a good option as it can easily be enabled for servicing etc. Can HI was recommended as some devices can have external power packs if you put the switch in the 12v+ wiring?
There are also various alarms etc which disable the port does anybody have any recommendations for those?
I have another car which has Clifford BlackJax installed, this also seems like it could be an option for if robbers got into the house for the keys as it would let them get a safe distance away from the house before shutting the car down. I know there are pro's and cons to this as some might argue they'd just come back a week later but this time asking for the code.
I was also looking into the VCDS modifications to the alarm timer (reduce to 0-1second) and sensors etc, does anybody have the information for this? i've found instructions for other modifications such as lap timers etc. Do VCDS modifications invalidate warranties?
I look forward to meeting some of you in the future! cheers in advance.
My name is Ric, I've just purchased a 8.5 (face-lift, i think?) RS4 in Panther Black with Alu pack and should be collecting this weekend
I've been looking for a good while and finally found a car with all the options I've been looking for along with some low mileage. i've had my previous car a B7 S5 V8 for the last 5 years so im looking forward to the upgrade plus we are needing 5 doors for a new member of the family in a few weeks time!
I was going to make a thread in the hello section but i'd also like to ask a few questions about the car at the same time, so i though it'd be best in here.
We've all read about the OBD theft issue on the cars and im wondering what methods people have used to combat it?
I've read about inserting a hidden "key lock switch" in the Can HI wiring from the port, so it will never respond unless to move the position of the switch with the key which seems a good option as it can easily be enabled for servicing etc. Can HI was recommended as some devices can have external power packs if you put the switch in the 12v+ wiring?
There are also various alarms etc which disable the port does anybody have any recommendations for those?
I have another car which has Clifford BlackJax installed, this also seems like it could be an option for if robbers got into the house for the keys as it would let them get a safe distance away from the house before shutting the car down. I know there are pro's and cons to this as some might argue they'd just come back a week later but this time asking for the code.
I was also looking into the VCDS modifications to the alarm timer (reduce to 0-1second) and sensors etc, does anybody have the information for this? i've found instructions for other modifications such as lap timers etc. Do VCDS modifications invalidate warranties?
I look forward to meeting some of you in the future! cheers in advance.
they clipped a wheel swapping the tyres over... So Friday now as they are refurbing them and takes longer for the diamond cuts.