[s-cars] New to 'S' cars
Robert Myers
bob at chips-ur-s.com
Mon May 31 11:41:29 PDT 2010
Good show, Steve. My dash lighting was updated several years ago so
I don't need the bulbs at this time but I definitely recommend this
as a great inexpensive upgrade to anyone still using the OEM dash
lights. IIRC, a full set requires about 12 bulbs to get 'em all.
Thanks, Steve.
At 02:12 PM 5/31/2010, Graham Hicks wrote:
>On the topic of the 2W bulbs, the write-up can be found here:
><http://12v.org/faq/c4/instrument_cluster_bulb_replacement.htm>http://12v.org/faq/c4/instrument_cluster_bulb_replacement.htm
>and this might be of use too.
><http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/42075.phtml>http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/42075.phtml
>
>The cheapest source I've seen is Allied Electronics. You can't
>search by Audi p/n, but the Osram/Sylvania part is 39320 or 2352MFX6.
><http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=9370002>http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=9370002
>
>
>Graham Hicks
>UrS6Turbo at Yahoo.ca
>
>
>
>From: "Young, Steve" <sryoung at trane.com>
>To: Robert Myers <bob at chips-ur-s.com>; chris chambers
><fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
>Cc: "s-car-list at audifans.com" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>Sent: Mon, May 31, 2010 2:27:53 PM
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] New to 'S' cars
>
>
>Bob...
>
>Blau used to carry a kit, but don't for our cars anymore. Thank god
>I keep everything. I found the old package from my UrS4 days and it
>had some part numbers. A little Google work, and here you go:
>
><http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Bulb-12V---2W-Clear-Glass->http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Bulb-12V---2W-Clear-Glass-(Green-Base)-__893919040A_OSR_2439488A.aspx
>
>I guess I'll get some also!
>
>Regards,
>
>Steven Young, CEM, CEA
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>[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Robert Myers
>Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 11:51 AM
>To: chris chambers
>Cc: <mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com>s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] New to 'S' cars
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>Good point, Chris. If the lights are unknowingly "dimmed" then
>nothing will help. But I disagree with your view of the stock
>lighting. Those steenking little 1.2 watt bulbs just don't cut
>it. Replacing them with 2 watt bulbs makes a BIG difference. Three
>watt bulbs would probably be better if they even exist.
>
>BTW, does anyone have a suggestion where the 2 watt bulbs can be
>located. Scott Mockry has them listed on his on-line catalog but
>they are noted as not available.
>
>Bob
>
>
>At 10:43 AM 5/31/2010, chris chambers wrote:
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> >Gary,
> >
> >before you go to the effort to swap bulbs be smart, check and make
> >sure the lights aren't dimmed.
> >
> >There is a "stalk" that protrudes from the instrument cluster, one
> >function is to control the brightness of the lights.
> >
> >I'd check and make sure it isn't dimmed, as the stock lighting isn't
> >bad and if you go directly
> >to swapping in new bulbs you may never be happy until you undim the lights.
> >
> >HTH
> >Chris
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >________________________________
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> >Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 1:13:51 AM
> >Subject: [s-cars] New to 'S' cars
> >
> >
> >Recently acquired a 94 S4 which seems to run good but needs lots of
> >TLC. I've owned a number of Audis; 1980 5000s, 1982 Coupe, 1983
> >Coupe GT, 1984 4000s, 1988 5000s Quattro, but this is my first
> >experience with a turbo engined car. I live in central Colorado at
> >about 8,000 ft. My driving is primarily mountain highways and
> >interstates; short trips are at least 10 miles. What are your
> >recommendations for oil during the summer months; I've always run
> >20w-50 but I'm not sure that this is the best for the turbo. I'm
> >also having a problem with being able to see the instruments;
> >particularly with the lights on atr dusk/dawn. Does anyone have any
> >suggestions for a solution. Finally, are there any listers in the
> >central Colorado area.
> >Thanks in advance for your help.
> >Gary Meier
> >94 S4
> >Buena Vista, Colorado
> >
> >
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