[Biturbos4] Biturbos4 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 5
Nicholas Mistry
nick at mistry.com
Tue Jul 21 13:11:08 PDT 2009
Thanks so much for the info.
Just put a baggie around it just in case it starts leaking.. Its not
super sexy, but it works..
-N
On Jul 21, 2009, at 2:48 PM, MMaglocci at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/21/2009 2:00:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, biturbos4-request at www.audifans.com
> writes:
> nick at mistry.com
>
> Nick:
>
> Be careful of the bubble in your mirror as that happened to mine and
> soon it started to leak around the seal.
>
> I am told that the liquid center of your mirror is a highly toxic
> chemical, so you want to make sure you do not expose your self or
> others to it.
>
> I was lucky enough to find a used one on Ebay that was not so
> expensive. You may want to try Audi World or other similar sites.
>
> Good Luck
>
>
>
>
> Michael J. Maglocci
>
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> From: biturbos4-request at www.audifans.com
> Date: July 21, 2009 2:00:01 PM CDT
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> 1. B5 tip S4: gray relay in ECU plenum / torque converter clutch
> (Ameer Antar)
> 2. Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic.
> (Nicholas Mistry)
> 3. Re: Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic.
> (Mark Rosenkrantz)
> 4. Re: Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic.
> (Nicholas Mistry)
> 5. Re: Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic.
> (Kent Hughes)
> 6. Re: Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic.
> (Mark Rosenkrantz)
> 7. Re: Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to pic. (John)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:28:28 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Ameer Antar <antar at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Biturbos4] B5 tip S4: gray relay in ECU plenum / torque
> converter clutch
> To: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> Message-ID: <12128247.01248118108421.JavaMail.genghis at boobie>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="cp1252"
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> Does anyone know what the gray relay is for in the ECU plenum? I
> found that it was not plugged in all the way. Could this be the
> relay for the torque converter clutch? Is there a relay for that? I
> ask because I would like to prevent the torque converter clutch from
> operating for some tests.
>
> Thanks.
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:26:28 -0500
> From: Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> Subject: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to
> pic.
> To: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <2D1D90A8-3589-4B4E-BC5C-1F2D68CD8711 at mistry.com>
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>
> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
> else have this problem?
>
> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+) during
> the day, probably the cause...
>
> -N
> --
> Nicholas Mistry
> nick at mistry.com
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:08:19 -0400
> From: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link
> to pic.
> To: Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID:
> <56e3dd120907201508t7ac7896djffd38f2b1b69ea85 at mail.gmail.com>
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> I've seen it on the outside mirrors. Never on the inside. New
> glass was
> the fix.
>
> Mark Rosenkrantz
>
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> wrote:
>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>>
>> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
>> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
>> else have this problem?
>>
>> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+)
>> during
>> the day, probably the cause...
>>
>> -N
>> --
>> Nicholas Mistry
>> nick at mistry.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:57:48 -0500
> From: Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link
> to pic.
> To: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <C66ABAD6-0A33-4F7B-A133-EDF1D4479994 at mistry.com>
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> Thanks for the info... My Black on Black S4 can heat up to around
> 116-120F when parked... This is even w/ the use of a sun shield, and
> my sunroof cracked open. Need to get my windows tinted w/ some high
> quality reflective tint...
>
> If you don't mind me asking, what type of shop did the repair for
> you? Glass company, or a mechanic? Auto-dimming still work?
> Ballpark Cost?
>
> Thanks again...
>
> -N
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2009, at 5:08 PM, Mark Rosenkrantz wrote:
>
>> I've seen it on the outside mirrors. Never on the inside. New
>> glass was the fix.
>>
>> Mark Rosenkrantz
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
>> wrote:
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>>
>> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
>> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
>> else have this problem?
>>
>> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+)
>> during
>> the day, probably the cause...
>>
>> -N
>> --
>> Nicholas Mistry
>> nick at mistry.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:42:30 +1000
> From: "Kent Hughes" <khughes at ihug.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link
> to pic.
> To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <C3BD824D933D4317853994F7678361B8 at nswtechnb>
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> Mine has done the same.. eventually all the fluid in the mirror slowly
> leaked out the bottom, so i am only left with a 5cm bubble now.. the
> rest of
> the glass is fuzzy
>
> time for a mirror oil change :) the only possible fix i can see is
> replace
> the glass (withuot the electochromatic part, or buy a new one
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicholas Mistry" <nick at mistry.com>
> To: "Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group" <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:26 AM
> Subject: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link to
> pic.
>
>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>>
>> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
>> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
>> else have this problem?
>>
>> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+)
>> during
>> the day, probably the cause...
>>
>> -N
>> --
>> Nicholas Mistry
>> nick at mistry.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:13:51 -0400
> From: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link
> to pic.
> To: Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID:
> <56e3dd120907201613k7cad0e1ev49406a3dfeb46dbb at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> I do the work. Pretty easy to change the exterior glass. 1/2 hour
> or so to
> change the interior mirror with a new one.
>
> Dealer, glass shop, etc. It'll be like new!
>
> Mark Rosenkrantz (Binghamton, NY)
>
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the info... My Black on Black S4 can heat up to around
>> 116-120F when parked... This is even w/ the use of a sun shield,
>> and my
>> sunroof cracked open. Need to get my windows tinted w/ some high
>> quality
>> reflective tint...
>>
>> If you don't mind me asking, what type of shop did the repair for
>> you?
>> Glass company, or a mechanic? Auto-dimming still work? Ballpark
>> Cost?
>> Thanks again...
>>
>> -N
>>
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2009, at 5:08 PM, Mark Rosenkrantz wrote:
>>
>> I've seen it on the outside mirrors. Never on the inside. New
>> glass was
>> the fix.
>>
>> Mark Rosenkrantz
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>>>
>>> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
>>> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
>>> else have this problem?
>>>
>>> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+)
>>> during
>>> the day, probably the cause...
>>>
>>> -N
>>> --
>>> Nicholas Mistry
>>> nick at mistry.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Biturbos4 mailing list
>>> Biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
>>> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/biturbos4
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:02:52 -0700
> From: John <Audi-Fans at BackYardEngineering.com>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Bubble in my electrochromatic mirror w/ link
> to pic.
> To: Nicholas Mistry <nick at mistry.com>
> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <4A655A0C.2020108 at BackYardEngineering.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Must be time related... :-/ I have a low mileage, Silly Cone Valley,
> California, garage kept 2001 2.7T A6. My wife came home last Friday
> and
> announced there was a bubble in the mirror. Saturday it started
> bleeding all
> over the console & steering wheel while I was driving. :-(
>
> I saw a few posts on audiworld.com including this tech write up with
> pictures,
> <http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=1443197>, on replacing
> the mirror
> with the Audi compass mirror...
>
> My dealer wants $337 for the Auto-dim mirror.
>
> John
>
>
> Nicholas Mistry wrote:
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmistry73/3739640575/
>>
>> A bubble formed in my electrochromatic mirror on my '01 S4... Did
>> some searching, but came up empty.. Any suggestions? Did anyone
>> else have this problem?
>>
>> I live in San antonio, TX and it has been CRAZY HOT out (103F+)
>> during
>> the day, probably the cause...
>>
>> -N
>> --
>> Nicholas Mistry
>> nick at mistry.com
>
>
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