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Every owner of a Mercedes-Benz classic is well advised to have the =
relevant reference books to hand. The Spare Parts Department of the =
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center has an extensive range of technical =
literature in German and English in stock partially also available on =
CD-Rom. This range includes spare parts lists and workshop manuals as =
well as technical data manuals and owners' manuals which you can order =
from every Mercedes-Benz partner or the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. =
All the available titles are shown in the list below for downloading.=20

Overview of our range of technical literature=20

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Check online, if your requested part is available "





Porsche

"356. For millions of people around the world, that's nothing more than =
a number. For us at Porsche Classic - and for every Porsche enthusiast - =
it's the start of motoring legend. The internal code for the first ever =
Porsche: the Type 356.

Most of the original 356 models were developed at the Porsche Werk I in =
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen - still the home of Porsche today.

This red-brick building represents a major milestone in the development =
of the Porsche marque. While much has grown up around it in the =
intervening years, the links with the past remain.

Today, Werk I is the ideal setting for the Customer Centre Classic. As =
the name suggests, this centralised resource is geared towards you, the =
customer. Within ist walls is everything you need to maintaim your =
classic Porsche. Options range from repair, servicing, car care and =
restoration to genuine Porsche parts. The Customer Centre Classic caters =
for all Porsche models which ceased production more than 15 years ago. =
Key among these are the various 356, 914, 911 and 959 models as well as =
all road going cars with water-cooled four- or eight-cylinder engines.

For many of these cars, the journey to Werk I is a return to where it =
all began. Where better to care for your classic Porsche. The Customer =
Centre Classic in Werk I, Zuffenhausen, is staffed exclusively by =
Porsche specialists.

While their individual job descriptions are many and varied, they are, =
above all, enthusiasts. A passion for the marque is combined with =
knowledge of each model, skilled craftsmanship and an expert eye for =
detail.

As a Porsche Classic customer, you can rest assured that your car is in =
the right hands. As well as serving owners worldwide, we perform all =
restoration and maintenance work on Porsche Museum cars.

The wealth of experience available to you has been acquired over many =
decades. Today, it's applied with exceptional results in the repair, =
servicing, care and restoration of classic Porsche models.

Every part within every assembly is key to the originality of the car. =
To maintain that integrity, we place particular importance on the =
quality of new spare parts. Wherever possible, these are obtained from =
the original manufacturers. If that's no longer feasible, we find =
alternative sources that manufacture parts which are as close as =
possible to the original specifications in terms of design, performance =
and safety. Our current parts catalogue has approximately 29,000 items.

Whatever the project, we always combine the best of past and present.

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Using the search function for technical literature, you can find almost =
every type of technical literature in our database of over 800 entries. =
"Porsche - the legend. Participate in the fascination for Porsche! Here =
you will find literature from A to Z"=20

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For independent workshops and private users, Porsche AG offers a special =
catalogue for Porsche original parts. The catalogue comprises all models =
including the respective Tequipment and literature catalogues and is =
published twice a year in the form of a CD-ROM with corresponding PDF =
files for viewing the parts.

Please use the following link to download the new Porsche Original Parts =
PDF catalogue.

The CD-ROM can be ordered via the part number given below.

  a.. Adobe PDF format=20
  b.. Available at your Porsche Centre=20
  c.. Part number: 000 043 400 05
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Nothing simpler than to exchange. Apart from you, nobody knows your =
Porsche better than the person who designed it. We have designed every =
item to be optimally compatible to make sure you enjoy the Porsche =
feeling. And to make sure that you carry on enjoying the feeling for as =
long as possible, our specialists check your Porsche over thoroughly at =
every inspection. It goes without saying that if anything on your =
Porsche needs replacing we use only genuine Porsche parts. In the case =
of certain products, moreover, you can choose between new parts or =
genuine Exchange Parts restored and tested by Porsche.

Alphabetically arranged, it gives you an overview of the parts that are =
now available again for your Porsche at your Porsche Centre.

These not only cost less, they also help protect the environment and =
resources as use of these parts requires less energy and raw materials =
than new products. Of course, these Exchange Parts are genuine Porsche =
parts - and come with a 2 year guarantee. Talk to a service =
representative about exchange parts the next time you visit your Porsche =
Center"

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AUDI

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"Audi engineers set a milestone in drive technology 25 years ago with =
quattro permanent four-wheel drive. As the pioneer of four-wheel-drive =
technology, Audi set a benchmark as early as 1980 with the presentation =
of the quattro coupe. The numerous successes that ensued on rally =
courses and circuits around the world testify to the efficiency of this =
superior drive concept. The Audi customer can rely on the additional =
driving pleasure, mobility and safety in all driving situations that =
quattro offers.

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Audi engineers set a milestone in drive technology 25 years ago=20
The principle is simple: in the same way that four brakes ensure better =
deceleration, four driven wheels enable better acceleration and higher =
cornering stability. Audi quattro four-wheel drive is the systematic =
application of this basic physical principle. Power distribution for =
improved and safer driving.

But that's not all: depending on the driving situation and road surface, =
quattro technology also distributes drive power continuously between the =
front and rear axles. Especially on slippery surfaces, this means better =
traction, even in conditions in which vehicles with two driven wheels =
are no longer able to grip. Welcome to the 25 years of quattro."

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I did try, but could find nothing on the Audi website referring to the =
parts supply for out of production models or even current models. If it =
exists then, please Audi, by all means point me in the right direction =
so that we may publish it here, but note that I did not have to look =
very hard on the other 3 websites.=20

The other three in the "big four" clearly recognise that the physical =
maintainence of their heritage helps keep the marque in public view and =
encourages past owners to become new owners. It also ensures that people =
can see, hear, touch, and drive their ancient ground breaking models =
rather than them becoming mythical beasts only referred to in adverts =
for almost unrelated modern offerings. Audi, think again. The quattro is =
an endangered species - what are you going to do to save it?=20

Odd isn't it that "Audi" comes from the latin to "listen". Mmm..

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As a foot note I would add that I did not set out to denigrate Audi or =
vilify them, I simply sought to compare like with like in order to get =
at the truth. The anecdotal evidence we all had was that certainly in =
the case of BMW and Mercedes Benz you could get any part for more or =
less any model built since the last (big) war. I wanted to test this and =
compare with our situation as quattro owners. I know that some =
independent suppliers such as Peter Reeve (quattro corner) do a =
fantastic job at sourcing parts but where is the commitment and support =
from the manufacturer?

If any of you think the above comparison is unfair or alternatively, =
simply reflects the truth, please write to the newsletter and pass on =
your views and experiences of parts supply especially if you are also =
owners of late model BMW, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz motor vehicles. The =
idea is to get you talking and hopefully decide what we can or should do =
to keep the quattro on the road.=20



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I will be amazed if it does any good and will let you know the outcome =
from my new hideout under the witness/ VAG critic protection programme!



God Speed to you all



Keith



'87 WR





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To: <quattro at audifans.com>; <urq at audifans.com>
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