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Audi started remaking some of the parts, like exhaust manifolds, 20V throttle cables....
Posted by: ralleyquattro (2510) on 2017-01-20 15:23:43 In Reply to: Maybe it's just me, but I think Audi may be getting back to their ur-roots. posted by jclayne on 2017-01-17 15:53:46	Share \| Report

There are some things they will never do, but then ebay is full of guys now making things like radiator shrouds, headlight adjusters, sun visor clips etc. etc.

Dear friend of mine made the front bumper plugs for N/A cars.
People didn't like his prices... they were expecting $1 each, shipped!!
He took his time and made them available, sold maybe one/two sets and then gave up... I can understand why. BTW price was more than reasonable and probably cheaper than what Audi was selling them for to begin with.

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Maybe it's just me, but I think Audi may be getting back to their ur-roots. - jclayne 2017-01-17 15:53:46 (697 views)
- Audi started remaking some of the parts, like exhaust manifolds, 20V throttle cables.... - ralleyquattro 2017-01-20 15:23:43 (378 views)
  - The H1/H4 adjuster kit is great - AudiSport4000 2017-01-23 01:36:12 (322 views)
- Ford has a licensing program to promote restoration parts. - Avant-Rene 2017-01-18 18:29:38 (370 views)
- Ohh yeah... one more thing; hey you urq guys, stop cutting up coupe GT's to fix your urq's!!! :-p - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 17:31:33 (404 views)
  - We all know what CGT's are good for nowadays: - Pre95 2017-01-19 12:13:00 (342 views)
    - Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-19 15:02:32 (315 views)
  - I think the RCODGT would give Hank's urq a good run for the money, amigo. - jclayne 2017-01-18 17:58:12 (314 views)
    - Ohhh snap #2 big fella...the coupe GT of death is currently "MIA"! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:36:12 (472 views)
    - Ohh snap!!! Hank's got like 700horse a gigantic turbo and a VW engine... no fair! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:20:20 (381 views)
- Are there any finance people\purchasing managers on this forum? It's all about "R.O.I"..... - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 17:28:39 (368 views)
  - Yes, I'm aware of ROI, Just-in-time production, Kaizen, Muda, a balance sheet, fixed costs, etc.. - jclayne 2017-01-18 18:32:04 (393 views)
    - Get a grip man - qshipq 2017-01-18 20:06:58 (447 views)
      - While somewhat harsh, I have to agree.  -  87SpecialBuild  2017-01-19 10:45:20 (384 views)
        
        You translated my blunt-speak perfectly. Thanks Dan, for your patience I obviously lack. :)   -  qshipq  2017-01-19 15:06:54 (328 views)
        
        Well said, I was scorned by the local auto-elitists when I brought home my current urq  -  Pre95  2017-01-19 11:09:49 (388 views)
      - Pretty well spot on..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-18 21:01:41 (342 views)
        
        Thanks for your opinion qshipq but I think you're misunderstanding me and the point.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 00:38:22 (460 views)
        
        We share most of the same parts, I can help you find some of that stuff big fella!!   -  Garzilla McQueen  2017-01-19 09:38:32 (514 views)
        
        Thanks Dan.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 11:59:02 (349 views)
        
        Yiiikes!   -  Garzilla McQueen  2017-01-19 15:03:43 (305 views)
        
        If you don't have passion, sell it.  -  qshipq  2017-01-19 09:07:22 (349 views)
        
        If you can't find those parts then your not looking.  -  AudiTTrippin  2017-01-19 00:55:16 (375 views)
        
        Most of my parts for the 4kq came from other forum posters  -  NJRoadfan  2017-01-20 11:13:58 (324 views)
        
        Not looking? Lol!! I have google alerts and eBay alerts set up for part numbers.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 01:32:46 (398 views)
        
        It comes up from time to time  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-19 08:23:22 (342 views)
    - I think the private party parts recycling and aftermarket parts market demonstrated to Porsche - pinkmanct 2017-01-18 19:58:08 (344 views)
    - VW's "Competence Center" in the US is exactly the same as Audi Traditions- ABSENT - jclayne 2017-01-18 18:34:46 (363 views)
  - So give us an idea as to 'classic' Mercedes part pricing? - TyloPuP.. katMAN 2017-01-18 18:04:38 (313 views)
    - "stupid expensive"! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:08:20 (306 views)
      - Any more 'definite' numbes available? - TyloPuP.. katMAN 2017-01-20 17:09:11 (252 views)
- Id like to see that happen. I feel like they have been disingenuous for a while. They use classics - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-17 16:31:19 (405 views)
  - Truth. I've always thought that. Flaunt the rally cars but don't support them. F that. - case of yuengling 2017-01-18 18:22:01 (350 views)
    - ^This. Primary reason our allroad is going away in favor of the 540i Touring. - msvphoto 2017-01-19 12:17:05 (353 views)
      - That's debatable.... - NJRoadfan 2017-01-20 11:18:12 (291 views)
        
        Agreed if talking used parts, but AOA support is already going away for B5, C4, C5, etc. - msvphoto 2017-01-20 11:58:43 (296 views)
      - Nice. Allroad to 540i touring will be a nice transition. Enjoy! - case of yuengling 2017-01-20 07:16:53 (287 views)
      - I will also jump ship after I wear out the two Audi 5000's - Avant-Rene 2017-01-19 16:45:14 (319 views)
  - I've been in the auto parts business for 8 years now and I can tell you with great certainty... - snoogins70 2017-01-18 15:45:57 (354 views)
    - Think of this as an advertising/marketing expense rather than a profit center - pinkmanct 2017-01-18 20:08:48 (336 views)
      - August Horch, the translation of Horch in Latin would be Audi, which is why he named it that... - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-19 14:20:58 (317 views)
        
        I read that bit too - pinkmanct 2017-01-19 19:47:10 (379 views)
    - which i completely understand. but if you try to use your heritage to market new cars... - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-18 16:13:15 (357 views)
      - I don't disagree with that, but the reality is that VAG isn't exactly swimming in cash... - snoogins70 2017-01-20 12:40:06 (270 views)
      - Ok, let's compare the 'heritage'  -  qshipq  2017-01-18 20:30:03 (397 views)
        
        AUDI Ur Quattro = Hobby = Expensive (increasing every day)  -  wego0001  2017-01-19 08:19:21 (308 views)
        
        Classic cars, much like boats, are money pits.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 11:55:45 (315 views)
      - I second this - IslandRinger 2017-01-18 16:39:00 (311 views)
  - Agreed. It's a backhanded complement. - jclayne 2017-01-17 16:49:39 (365 views)
    - X2. I love to see the Quattros on the TV and in other adverts... - 85urq 2017-01-17 17:33:12 (397 views)
      - On the other hand...  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-17 18:16:03 (410 views)
        
        Agreed. More and more Quattros are being restored in the US...  -  85urq  2017-01-17 18:38:51 (430 views)
        
        The car may have been pricey when new but...  -  4x5x5  2017-01-18 08:29:42 (373 views)
        
        sorry...I was comparing to a more common car, IE Ford truck etc.  -  85urq  2017-01-20 00:21:30 (305 views)
        
        I somewhat disagree too, Mercedes still supplies every part for every car they ever built.  -  Pre95  2017-01-18 11:22:19 (373 views)
        
        That's really my point.  -  jclayne  2017-01-18 12:21:58 (402 views)
        
        that's really my point....  -  4x5x5  2017-01-18 17:28:36 (328 views)
        
        I'd love to join  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-18 13:40:04 (345 views)
        
        You make very good points..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-18 13:27:13 (349 views)
        
        Exactly^  -  Pre95  2017-01-19 11:14:31 (306 views)
        
        Considering that my DKW is technically a Mercedes....I wonder what they would do if Jr stopped by?   -  serf2k  2017-01-18 14:40:42 (332 views)
        
        Lets get some old tweed jackets..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-19 18:15:48 (325 views)
        
        :-)   -  serf2k  2017-01-20 23:28:58 (291 views)
        
        lol   -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-20 00:12:54 (233 views)
        
        I both see your points and somewhat agree as well. It doesn't make sense for both Audi and...  -  jclayne  2017-01-17 20:10:43 (461 views)
        
        What you say  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-18 13:44:11 (339 views)
        
        I think the majority of complaints are from owners of newer cars. They might think different...  -  jclayne  2017-01-18 18:38:30 (342 views)

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