Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

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Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by Iain » Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:45 pm

Picked up the monster last Friday LOVE it - £120 in 3 days fuel :drink:

Despite being able to download the App and identify the RS, it would appear that I don't have Connect, but I can live without it.

This was in the centre console? Anyone any clue what it is? or is it a garage opener from previous owner?

Car is Epic - feels quicker than my previous R8 V10 - maybe not the drama, but easier to get into, comfier and way more practical.

Would love to keep the valves open on the sports exhaust, but fear if I do, it would throw up a fault code.

Cheers Guys...
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by Andy_W » Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:48 pm

Tracker tab...

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by RS6chris! » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:40 pm

Yep

Tracker tab

Bloody nuisance!!
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by doodlebug » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:44 pm

Having had my insurance quote through I'd guess this is going to be a requirement for this car before long.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by MikeFish » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:56 pm

Unless you have registered the Tracker then it is pointless carrying it around. I'd try driving it round the block a few times without it to see what happens. What normally happens if it is registered and active is that if you drive without it then the call centre ring the registered owners phone number to see if they have forgotten the tab or if the car is stolen. If it is stolen they can then remotely immobilise the car.

As regards the valves, disconnect them. There is no fault light or error code that comes up on the dash. It does log a fault but unless you plug VCDS in you will never know. I've had mine unlgugged pretty much since I bought it.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by RS6chris! » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:31 pm

doodlebug wrote:Having had my insurance quote through I'd guess this is going to be a requirement for this car before long.



Aye

I had to have one fitted....few different companies when I was hunting for renewal wanted stupid money UNLESS tracker was fitted.... :roll:


Ironic thing is....none of them wanted proof one was fitted (paperwork wise) happy to accept my word it had one :drink:


Don't want the thing back anyway of it gets nicked.
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by vestax32 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:37 pm

RS6chris! wrote:
doodlebug wrote:Having had my insurance quote through I'd guess this is going to be a requirement for this car before long.



Aye

I had to have one fitted....few different companies when I was hunting for renewal wanted stupid money UNLESS tracker was fitted.... :roll:


Ironic thing is....none of them wanted proof one was fitted (paperwork wise) happy to accept my word it had one :drink:


Don't want the thing back anyway of it gets nicked.
Exactly, don't want it back if it gets nicked. Have just left mine in the glovebox.
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by doodlebug » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:41 pm

Thing is, if reported they'll track it anyway.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by vestax32 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:48 pm

Even if the subscription is expired?
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by doodlebug » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:51 pm

I guess that's a different matter. If the subscription is expired doesn't matter where you leave the fob.

Just thinking of the scenario where you've got a tracker but don't use it when it may help recover the vehicle. Not going to look good as an insurer.

As it happens I have to evidence subscription to Aviva.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by MikeFish » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:56 pm

With the Tracker cat 5 tracker you will most probably get the car back before it has really gone anywhere meaning you are saved having to claim and go through the whole horrible claims process which even with gap will be a pain in the backside having to find / order a new car. Isn't it easier to just stop them getting far in it and getting it back?
The Tracker one (assuming it is fitted properly and not in one of the obvious places) will pretty much get you your car back; it also uses VHF technology meaning it can still be found if underground or in container. No other tracker does this that I am aware of. And if stolen without the tab it will be quickly immobilised and recovered.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by vestax32 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:00 pm

I think mine has a Cobratrak 5 (not 100% sure), but subscription is not active. I would really not want it back even if they didn't get too far. Although where I live (touch wood!) it's unlikely to be stolen in the first place....
Current;
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16 Green R8

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66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
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13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by Markp » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:04 pm

RS6chris! wrote:
doodlebug wrote:Having had my insurance quote through I'd guess this is going to be a requirement for this car before long.



Aye

I had to have one fitted....few different companies when I was hunting for renewal wanted stupid money UNLESS tracker was fitted.... :roll:


Ironic thing is....none of them wanted proof one was fitted (paperwork wise) happy to accept my word it had one :drink:

Until it gets nicked ;)



Don't want the thing back anyway of it gets nicked.
Cynic might suggest they hope you lie to them about fitting one. It is the first thing they will check if you try and claim - and if no record, no pay out.

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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by vestax32 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:20 pm

Should also add, Admiral do not require it, was just on the car when I got it.
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66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
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13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
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Re: Anybody Any Clue What This Is?

Post by Iain » Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:13 pm

Cheers all :bigwave:

Now just to learn how to open the exhaust valves, given I can't change a plug.... :bigblink:
2018 Brabus G63 Widestar
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas

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