High Mileage V10

[rufmeister]

No idea what boxes were used, the company I went to was Flow Dynamics in Milton Keynes, they are Powerflow agents so probably one of their bits. Only cost £285 iirc, so definite value for money.

I think your car will be MMi 3G by the way, think it was standard on facelift, but not certain. I think the way to tell is the main control knob is different.

[Ej74]

ok so I called the 2 local powerflow dealers
Quote was 600 at place 1 and 200 at place 2 hmmmm...for 2 x backboxes

So with MMI 3G so what are my options for the following :

Ipod
1. Take out CD player and add AMI unit
2. Take out CD player and install ipod lead
3. Will the tune2air device only work if I have a Ipod interface already

Reversing camera/ TV tuner
1. If I went for one of the above could I get ipod integration

Cheers

[barryrs]

This is what I did for bluetooth streaming in my S6 with 2G High MMI and should work if you have the external AV sources.

"Thought I would share my recent cheap Bluetooth music streaming solution for others as looking on the web didnt turn up much.

Total cost of the install was £25.43

The parts required are as follows

1. Connects2 CT29AU02 lead. I got mine here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160690745278?ssPageName=...

One thing to note is that there was a manufacturing fault with my first lead where the left and right negatives had separate pins when they should be joined giving you 5 pins to plug in.

Installation instructions are here - http://www.connects2downloads.co.uk/c2/files/Insta...

Although my layout looks different it was just a case of removing 3 nuts and 1 bolt and the whole cage lifted and swung into the boot for easy access.

2. Ipod to RCA including power lead here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130733565203?ssPageName=...
You simply need to locate a suitable switched live live and earth point in which to wire this in and connect to the above lead.

3. Generic Bluetooth receiver such as - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221402870065?ssPageName=...
This receiver needs a power source as the lead above and negates the need for battery’s

All in all a very simple install and works perfectly with my factory fit telephone prep by fading out the music when a call is received and continuing once the call has ended."

One potential problem to be aware of though is that ive seen a few issues with the Connects2 lead from factory.

[Ej74]

I have MMI 3g and I have no AV inputs (TV tuner)

So I would hook this wire up to the back of the CD player ?

Apologies in advance for the noob questions


Booked in for the back boxes to be changed over the weekend - will post up a video later

Edited by Ej74 on Tuesday 17th March 14:50

[KungFuPanda]

Managed to get that non res, non back box exhaust for £50 on Ebay. Pick it up tomorrow. Going to see if it fits, if not, I'll butcher it and remove my own back boxes and fit the Powerflow tailpipes from it. At least it's cheap...

[Pazuzu]

Mine was ridiculous when they chopped the back boxes off but funny all the same. I had it for a week before it went back for some silencing.

Definitely find a tunnel if it fits as it sounds like you are being chased by a herd of Scoobies

Phil

[KungFuPanda]

I'm planning on chopping my own boxes off, replacing with the tailpipes from the EBay one and just using exhaust clamp/sleeves. Should be easy enough to swap back if it doesn't suit. There's some tunnels that run under the Manchester Airport runway near me. Will have to do a few high rev drive bys...

[Ej74]

Sounds like a plan but would be obnoxiously loud
Even so the tailpipes have got to be worth 50 quid

[rufmeister]

Ej74 said:

I have MMI 3g and I have no AV inputs (TV tuner)

So I would hook this wire up to the back of the CD player ?

Apologies in advance for the noob questions


Booked in for the back boxes to be changed over the weekend - will post up a video later

Edited by Ej74 on Tuesday 17th March 14:50

Nice one! Make sure you do!

Its such an addictive sound once you've taken the leap and had something done to the exhaust. Driving in manual, downshifting so it hits between 3-4000 rpm, sounds lovely.

As far as your MMI/AMI question, I don't really know, try a search on vwaudiforum thats generally a very quiet forum, but quite a lot of useful info on there.

[Ej74]

Has anyone seen this Av option ? http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=36...

For around 500 quid with front and reversing cameras, phone mirroring and TV tuner

Now how much would it cost to install ?

[Ej74]

OK so the back boxes came off - and yes it was ridiculously loud

Added new back boxes and std tailpipes - sounds good but still too loud in my opinion - I can now hear the exhaust all the time so it might be time to go Milltek route - it doesn't drone though

On cold start up WOW its loud until the revs drop

I will get a start up clip sorted and some in car sound

[KungFuPanda]

If you decide to sell the modified backboxes with tailpipes, I'll buy it from you.

My old milltek non res was quite loud. Maybe a resonated Milltek would suit you.

[Ej74]

Sure no problem
If I do decide to sell you have first dibs

I am still trying to find sometime to post up some videos and find someone who can perform camera duties

[Ej74]

Excuse the poor quality I will get a better video up.
It was windy and the phone fell over !!

http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Type-R74/media/201...

[Ej74]

Does anyone know which fuse box contains the fuse to the rear heated screen I don't think mine is working !

Any ideas of how to check definitely if its working - I don't have a multi meter

Cheers

[k20erham]

My Miltek non res is very load on cold start up, under ground car park too, I love it, often torn in between windows up hi-fi loud, windows down engine louder!!
A car that gives me everything, it makes me smile thinking about it!! Oh and I've had the engine in bit too!! what a challenge.

[rufmeister]

Who put a link to cheap tyres for these? Please can you repost on this thread?

[philduley]

MyTyres have cheap Toyo's and Oponeo have Kumho's for £99 each and cheap Toyo's I believe.

I got shoved into a pothole by a van on Friday bulging a sidewall on my front nearside and as they are all on about 3mm I'm going for 4 new ones next week - can't decide what to go for though.

Cheers,

Phil

[rufmeister]

Ideally would replace all 4 on mine too, but might sell it.

[barryrs]

Make sure you get the correct load rating.

Audi sold me my S6 and after personally covering just a thousand miles they were through to the canvas on the inside edge.

Most prices seem to be around £250 fitted however if you can arrange fitting yourself blackcirles on eBay are £185 each including postage.

Edited by barryrs on Sunday 24th May 22:09