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Old 10-14-2009, 09:33 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Anybody know more info on this audi? Specifically im looking at the very small panels located behind the front tires rated at a decrease of 4 counts of drag for each side!

Theres got to be more to those than what the pic suggests.


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Old 10-14-2009, 10:00 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Anybody know more info on this audi? Specifically im looking at the very small panels located behind the front tires rated at a decrease of 4 counts of drag for each side!

Theres got to be more to those than what the pic suggests.
I know this sounds like a lame idea, but I'll post anyways - I will sometimes go by car dealerships and act interested in a certain car, with the real intention of just seeing the underside.
If you can find a used A4, just act like you want to see if it has any leaks and climb under there.
Post pictures if you take 'em !
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Old 10-14-2009, 11:50 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Darin, did you ever reinstall your belly pan? Swap out springs?
What are your current thoughts/conclusions?
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No, I never did either. But both of those are still on my to-do list. (Which never seems to get done...)
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Old 10-15-2009, 12:33 AM   #34 (permalink)
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I know this sounds like a lame idea, but I'll post anyways - I will sometimes go by car dealerships and act interested in a certain car, with the real intention of just seeing the underside.
If you can find a used A4, just act like you want to see if it has any leaks and climb under there.
Post pictures if you take 'em !
If you're good, you can get them to put it on a lift. Don't ask on a busy day, though. Just tell them that you want to get a good idea of what under-car maintenance will involve.


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