Audi Factory Tour / Euro Road Trip Update

[Dom81]

I'm in Hull, East Yorkshire

A bit far from me (London) - otherwise I'd have obliged

Having issues downloading the Rosstech info. anyway so for all going you may be better doing the same as me or finding someone who can use VAG-COM to alter your headlight settings.

Not sure what you're having issues with - is it downloading the software or knowing how to use it? I'm fairly rubbish with VAG-COM, but have done the lights quite a few times

Adaptation channel 10 of address 55 (called Headlamp range control from memory) - just change it from 0 to 1 (under Tourist option)

Just to confuse, some cars give an audible chime and flash the headlamp warning light on startup, but mine (and many others) don't!

[P_G]

I don't believe it is the website; as it is a company machine I don't think it likes me downloading unknown software on to it wiithout permission.

[caldy]

So I've packed a VagCom lead, Road Angel Radar detector, Performance Box, Sony HD video camera with glass mount and a Canon S20 digital camera - what other gadgets do we need?

[Dom81]

If the Road Angel has laser detection, remember that it's illegal in France (and possibly other countries - best to check)

It's not unknown for them to search the car - especially if they see the bracket or stop you for some reason - and can (I believe) impound the vehicle if they find one

[kr]

So I've packed a VagCom lead, Road Angel Radar detector, Performance Box, Sony HD video camera with glass mount and a Canon S20 digital camera - what other gadgets do we need?

12v coolbox in the boot, looks like I'll have room to fit one in.

Kris

[pad125]

Think we have the two-way radios sorted! Plenty of SD cards/i-Pod/CD's full of music unless you're a follower of Eurovision (radio is poo).

[P_G]

If the Road Angel has laser detection, remember that it's illegal in France (and possibly other countries - best to check)

It's not unknown for them to search the car - especially if they see the bracket or stop you for some reason - and can (I believe) impound the vehicle if they find one

Radar detectors according to the AA website are now illegal in all European countries. Car Fridge out of box and ready to go in the car plus full size spare wheel / tyre just in case anyone has a puncture / blowout. I'll try Rosstech again tonight.

Just got to get Autoglass to repair the driver side wiper arm they bent whilst fitting a scratched windscreen! Grrr!

[Outtlaw]

I hope someone takes a VIDEO CAMERA

[P_G]

That's caldy's department I believe.

[mac4RS]

I hope someone takes a VIDEO CAMERA

I'll have mine with me Peter.

A good site for the Ring is Ben Lovejoy's www.nurburgring.org.uk with lots of useful info.

[victor2vt]

Well i want to wish you all a safe and enjoyable trip.
Please take lots of photos and video to make us jealous of you all !!
Video of full lap of Ring would be good
Caldy maybe one day i will bump into you at Francescas !
Have fun you lot

[Billy]

+1

Have a good un fellas

[sar]

+2
be safe and enjoy,i keep thinking about the sound of multiple v8's thundering down stelvio........
looking forward to the pics and vids.
you jammy *****.

[scaghead]

yeah..have a safe trip fellas, and enjoy them roads... ps dont go to divvy mac i have got a fiver on you going round the ring the fastest...

[sonny]

Best of luck fellas, and don't push it on your first few laps on the Ring, get them tyres warmed up

I want wait to see tonnes pics, I have said it and will say it again. IM SO JELOUSE.