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Hi guys,
We often get asked for small maintenance, service and repair items. Our business model is not really set up for this - handling small items is fiddly and time consuming.
Also some repair options for more expensive items
We thought it might be useful to set up a money saving tips thread - where owners can be pointed to where they can buy common items and not pay the dealer price.
The more you save on the boring stuff - the more you can spend on the fun stuff with us!
We are only posting where the identical parts to OEM can be bought for less by not buying from Audi.
We are not suggesting any OEM replacements or alternatives
We will slowly add to this.
1. Gen 1 A/C compressor
Dealer price is $1,569.23
You can buy the identical compressor from Denso for less than $450
Denso ref 471-1505
2. Gen 1 V8 and V10 Ignition Coils (pre-facelift excluding GT)
Dealer is $63.33 each
Buy the same part from Bosch ref 0221604800
Will cost you around $30 each
3. MAF sensors
Dealer is $330 each
Buy the same part from Hitachi ref MAF0057
Will cost you around $120 each
4. Gen 1 V8 xenon headlight bulb
Stealership wants $193 for this
You can buy from Phlips ref 85415C1
Less than $50
5. Faulty ECUs
Stealership wants around $4,000 plus an install fee
Use a repair service - probably less than $1,500 for the two with a lifetime guarantee
Repair services can send you them back and you just plug them back in - no dealership involved
6. Faulty R-Tronic hydraulics
A new unit will cost you around $4,000
A professional overhaul around $2,000 - and they will use upgraded components which will give better long term reliability and improved shifting
7. Scruffy looking black exhaust tips
Go to your local wheel repair shop and get them powder coated for less than $100
8. Mag ride delete modules
Cost from KW is $450
Make your own set of 4 for less than $80
Will post components soon
For a plug in mag ride delete solution
Buy 4 of these plug in tails
And 4 of these resistors
Solder one resistor onto each set of tails.
The secure them using some tie-wraps to strap them onto the car
This pack will last you a lifetime for all sorts of uses
9. V8 Fuel Injectors - pre-facelift
Stealership $246.67 each
Buy from Hitachi ref FIJ0008 for around $90 each
10. Gen 1 Wiper Blades - LHD (not for UK, Australia, NZ etc)
Stealership $121.67
Buy from Bosch for around $50 - ref 3397014119
We often get asked for small maintenance, service and repair items. Our business model is not really set up for this - handling small items is fiddly and time consuming.
Also some repair options for more expensive items
We thought it might be useful to set up a money saving tips thread - where owners can be pointed to where they can buy common items and not pay the dealer price.
The more you save on the boring stuff - the more you can spend on the fun stuff with us!
We are only posting where the identical parts to OEM can be bought for less by not buying from Audi.
We are not suggesting any OEM replacements or alternatives
We will slowly add to this.
1. Gen 1 A/C compressor
Dealer price is $1,569.23
You can buy the identical compressor from Denso for less than $450
Denso ref 471-1505
2. Gen 1 V8 and V10 Ignition Coils (pre-facelift excluding GT)
Dealer is $63.33 each
Buy the same part from Bosch ref 0221604800
Will cost you around $30 each
3. MAF sensors
Dealer is $330 each
Buy the same part from Hitachi ref MAF0057
Will cost you around $120 each
4. Gen 1 V8 xenon headlight bulb
Stealership wants $193 for this
You can buy from Phlips ref 85415C1
Less than $50
5. Faulty ECUs
Stealership wants around $4,000 plus an install fee
Use a repair service - probably less than $1,500 for the two with a lifetime guarantee
Repair services can send you them back and you just plug them back in - no dealership involved
6. Faulty R-Tronic hydraulics
A new unit will cost you around $4,000
A professional overhaul around $2,000 - and they will use upgraded components which will give better long term reliability and improved shifting
7. Scruffy looking black exhaust tips
Go to your local wheel repair shop and get them powder coated for less than $100
8. Mag ride delete modules
Cost from KW is $450
Make your own set of 4 for less than $80
Will post components soon
For a plug in mag ride delete solution
Buy 4 of these plug in tails
Amazon.com: CNUPSM 2 Pins Plug Flat Socket Connector Wire Harness Cable 2Pcs 1J0973802 Compatible with Audi A1 A2 A3/Cabriolet/S3 A4 Golf Jetta Passat : Automotive
Buy CNUPSM 2 Pins Plug Flat Socket Connector Wire Harness Cable 2Pcs 1J0973802 Compatible with Audi A1 A2 A3/Cabriolet/S3 A4 Golf Jetta Passat: Electrical - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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And 4 of these resistors
Amazon.com: Dahszhi Aluminum Resistor 100W 1.5 Ohm Wire Wound Power Resistor -2pcs : Industrial & Scientific
Buy Dahszhi Aluminum Resistor 100W 1.5 Ohm Wire Wound Power Resistor -2pcs: Single Resistors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
Solder one resistor onto each set of tails.
The secure them using some tie-wraps to strap them onto the car
This pack will last you a lifetime for all sorts of uses
9. V8 Fuel Injectors - pre-facelift
Stealership $246.67 each
Buy from Hitachi ref FIJ0008 for around $90 each
10. Gen 1 Wiper Blades - LHD (not for UK, Australia, NZ etc)
Stealership $121.67
Buy from Bosch for around $50 - ref 3397014119
