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#31
vr2turbo

Posted 07 April 2006 - 07:35 PM

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Hi adnoc,

Regarding the VS. Initially was doubtful whether it worked or not. I have
been following the VS thread in this forum for quite sometime, until
finally I fitted one also.
The most difference I can find is that my audio definately sounds better.
The bass is stronger and the overall sound clearer.
I have a boost meter fitted earlier. Before fitting VS, every time I switch
on the headlights, it dims slighty and when switch on the spot light, it
dims further. But now, when switch on the headlight, the meter will dim a
moment (like a bling of an eye) and will brighten up again, same goes when
switch on the spot light, however the headlight are not brighter as some
others have mentioned.
Engine also seems to be running smoother.

rdgs,

#32
vr2turbo

Posted 09 April 2006 - 09:47 PM

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Have completed my grounding DIY yesterday, now boost meter does not even
bling, when on headlights or spotlights.

rdgs,

#33
clausman

Posted 10 April 2006 - 12:28 PM

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am wondering, where to check wat is my car maximum recommended amperage?
from car manual book?

#34
push

Posted 12 April 2006 - 12:51 PM

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hi guys,

i wanted to change
d battery but dont
know which type to
go for

shud i get MF or
d normal battery?

wat brand is d most
reliable - GP, Bosch,
Yuasa, Century?

#35
jhlk99

Posted 12 April 2006 - 03:27 PM

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> Yours 1997 model is it?. If I had kept my original battery then my 1996
> A6 would have lasted 10 years by now

Yes, early 1997. The car was actually manufactured at the end of 1996.

There is a battery voltage gauge on the dashboard that allows me to
monitor the state of the battery easily so I have no fear of a dead
battery. Not that I do much monitoring.

Jonathan

#36
Etrec

Posted 12 April 2006 - 03:59 PM

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Yah!

I've got the same gauge too on my dashboard. So I guess I'll use the
battery until there is a significant drop in reading.

#37
jhlk99

Posted 12 April 2006 - 05:28 PM

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Mine currently reads 12V after sitting overnight but I have measured the
battery voltage directly and it read 12.4V so my voltage meter is slightly
off. That's low but the car works fine.

I suspect that the low voltage is due to dilution of the electrolyte and
am waiting for it to concentrate again as water evaporates. I have a
simple hydrometer to measure electrolyte density.

Jonathan