Thinking about an allroad

[NIck Miller]

Interesting stuff.   It looks like its pretty near impossible to find a
diesel option here in the states, as It's an engine that has no similar
partner here but is offered in CA, so there is no way you'd be able to
register something with it, unless you went through a lot of hoops or did
something illegal.  Not that its a big deal.  The TTv6 is a pretty cool
deal.

Yes, having 7 seats is a nice feature with the avants, not to mention the
extra storage when needed.

On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 4:25 PM, Dave Eaton <dave.eaton at clear.net.nz> wrote:

>  we live in auckland, nz.  for us the allroad “hooks” are the ability to
> carry 7 (we have 3 kids), the diesel thrift, and it’s towing ability.  it is
> a way better tow wagon than our old cherokee, and much safer as well.  i
> though we’d use the air suspension more as we do a bit of travel on gravel
> roads (mtb’ing 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 we’d had nothing go wrong in 4 years of ownership.
>  had a look an an x5 too big and won’t carry as many.  q7 will but is way
> too big, q5 is ok but expensive to option up, and won’t carry 7.
>
>
> dave
> ‘03 rs6
> ‘04 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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