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Forum: C5 General
07-25-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,296
Posted By jdbuddy

I went the other way. Sometimes I miss my '79...

I went the other way. Sometimes I miss my '79 but the '03 is great and much easier to maintain.

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Forum: C5 General
05-26-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,383
Posted By jdbuddy

When it is on E it can only take 14.4 gallons...

When it is on E it can only take 14.4 gallons max. I have not driven it to where it shuts down, so I don't know if it could use the whole 18 gallons.
Forum: C5 General
05-26-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,383
Posted By jdbuddy

Miles per tank

I have read many threads about fuel gauge issues, using Seafoam or Techron, and cross over problems, but I think my problem may be different.

My 2003 A4 only gets 240 miles per tank. The first...
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,322
Posted By jdbuddy

Happened to me too, but I was stuck in Park. Tow...

Happened to me too, but I was stuck in Park. Tow driver could not move it so he jacked up one side and zip tied the cable to the transmission arm. That got me to the shop.
Forum: C5 General
04-11-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By jdbuddy

Power Outlet Question

Does the power outlet/cigarette lighter inside the armrest stay on all the time or shut down after the car is turned off?
Forum: C5 General
03-01-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 89,778
Posted By jdbuddy

Just Plasti-dipped my wheels in gun metal grey. ...

Just Plasti-dipped my wheels in gun metal grey.


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Forum: C5 General
02-27-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By jdbuddy

Got it done this weekend.... ...

Got it done this weekend....



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Forum: C5 General
02-22-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,527
Posted By jdbuddy

Out my office window....like to keep an eye on...

Out my office window....like to keep an eye on it.

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Forum: C5 General
02-15-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By jdbuddy

I have a MSG 2003. Plasti dip has a gun metal...

I have a MSG 2003. Plasti dip has a gun metal spray that I think I will try on my oem wheels. If I like it I may make the commitment to powder coating.
Forum: Photography
01-20-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12,100
Views: 1,618,102
Posted By jdbuddy

Alaska

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Forum: C5 General
10-20-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By jdbuddy

Update - I tried everything I could including...

Update -
I tried everything I could including putting the regular bulbs back into the turn signals. Finally took the car to a mechanic. It had one blown fuse and a burnt out resistor. Everything...
Forum: C5 General
10-11-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By jdbuddy

Headlights stay up. I did not know to push...

Headlights stay up. I did not know to push forward for high beams - thx.

Could a blown fuse cause the headlight issue? I am hoping that it is not the multi switch that I have read about.
Forum: C5 General
10-11-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By jdbuddy

Ok, turning the bulb over did work. ...

Ok, turning the bulb over did work.

However, driving to work yesterday morning, I turned the headlights on. Everything worked fine, but the headlights will not go down. Also the high beams...
Forum: C5 General
09-30-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By jdbuddy

LED Turn Signal will not work

I have had several regular bulbs blow out while driving in the rain, so I decided to switch them out for LEDs. However, when I put the LEDs in I get no blinking at all. I was prepared to live with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By jdbuddy

Here is a shot of the underside of my old '79. ...

Here is a shot of the underside of my old '79. This was done by the previous owner, but it may give you an idea.

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Forum: C5 General
09-03-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,822
Posted By jdbuddy

I recently pick up a 2003, but with 80k miles so...

I recently pick up a 2003, but with 80k miles so I may be dealing with this issue soon. Does switching to non-run flats set off any DIC codes? Doesn't the ECM monitor for a flat or does it just...
Forum: C5 General
08-29-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By jdbuddy

Hood Stain

I recently bought a 2003 sprial grey coupe. There is a stain on the hood that I thought was sap. It has resisted removal from car wash and Turtle Wax bug/tar/sap treatment. I tried buffing it off...
Forum: C5 General
08-28-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,188
Posted By jdbuddy

It looks to me like the front emblem has two...

It looks to me like the front emblem has two prongs that go into holes in the hood, but the rear is just flat and can just be removed if wanted. Is this correct?
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-27-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By jdbuddy

Sold!!!!

Sold!!!!
Forum: C5 General
08-22-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,470
Posted By jdbuddy

How do you remove the headliner? It seems to be...

How do you remove the headliner? It seems to be attached to matting material/board and the board is attached/glued to targa top. Looks like pulling it off could damage the board.
Forum: C3 General
08-18-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,395
Posted By jdbuddy

I thought about that tint, but went with louvers...

I thought about that tint, but went with louvers instead.


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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-18-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By jdbuddy

Price reduced to $7,900.00.

Price reduced to $7,900.00.
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,071
Posted By jdbuddy

Did my wrap myself. Takes a while to thread the...

Did my wrap myself. Takes a while to thread the loops - thread, pull thru, pull tight, repeat......Feels much better.

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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-05-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By jdbuddy

Engine upgrades include: Edelbrock E-street...

Engine upgrades include:
Edelbrock E-street heads - 185cc intake runners, 64cc combustion chambers
Chromoly push rods
1.6 ratio Comp Cams roller rocker arms
Tall valve covers
Edelbrock 650...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-04-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By jdbuddy

Interior is actually good - red and black like...

Interior is actually good - red and black like the exterior. I have lots of receipts and a spreadsheet detailing my upgrades, but none from the previous owner. Selling because I bought a 2003 for...
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