Thinking about an allroad

[Dave Eaton]

we live in auckland, nz.  for us the allroad ³hooks² are the ability to
carry 7 (we have 3 kids), the diesel thrift, and it¹s towing ability.  it is
a way better tow wagon than our old cherokee, and much safer as well.  i
though we¹d use the air suspension more as we do a bit of travel on gravel
roads (mtb¹ing and bach), but the reality is that it is rarely used.  auto
tranny is starting to get laggy, and looks like it will need some work in
the next year.  otherwise we¹d had nothing go wrong in 4 years of ownership.
had a look an an x5 too big and won¹t carry as many.  q7 will but is way too
big, q5 is ok but expensive to option up, and won¹t carry 7.

dave
Œ03 rs6
Œ04 allroad tdi

On 31/07/10 6:51 AM, "NIck Miller" <chance9121 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Where are you located with the TDI allroad?  I didn't even know they had them
> in Canada, which may mean you could somehow smuggle one into the states.   I
> see by your email you are from New Zealand probably.  How lucky, I love that
> country.  Spent more time in Aus though, than NZ.
> 
> I always forget the Allroad when looking at more modern audi's, it wouldn't be
> a bad substitute for an S6 avant or A6 if you're looking.   What is the real
> hook of the car?  Jacked suspension and the ttV6 as options in the states?
> 
> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 2:18 AM, Dave <Dave.Eaton at clear.net.nz> wrote:
>>> > From: Eric Sanborn <esanborn at gmail.com>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I also noticed a few references to euro models (and maybe Canadian) having
>> a
>>> > low range on the six speed.  Does anyone know anything about this?  If
>>> > anyone knows of any technical information on this on the web I would love
>> to
>>> > get a link.  I am very curious how they implemented this.
>> 
>> yes, the 6-speed manual had the option of a low-range shift.  this was
>> implemented my means of a "bolt-on" additional shift stage, which iirc was
>> actuated hydraulically by means of a switch on the gear lever.  the
>> low-range was implemented by way of a simple planetary gearset bolted onto
>> the back of the torsen.  the sun gear is connected to a synchro hub, the
>> selector sleeve going to the electro-hydraulic shifter.  the planet gears
>> are fixed to the rear of the torsen planet carrier.  low range is 1.5:1
>> 
>> they are about as rare as an honest politician.
>> 
>> we love out allroad - can't think of anything to replace it with...
>> 
>> hth
>> dave
>> '03 rs6
>> '04 allroad tdi
>> 
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