Special Cars

Replacing Front Springs 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it so that both front wheels are off the ground. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the ABS (antilock brake) wire grommet and cable from the strut and remove the lower pinch bolt that connects the strut to the steering knuckle. 3. Compress the spring with the spring compressor to relieve pressure from the suspension. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle (which might take some effort), lowering the lower control arm as needed. Remove the axle from the steering knuckle and lay it on the lower suspension. 4. Remove the windshield wipers and cover (later model Audi TTs) to access the upper strut bolt. Remove the single strut bolt while an assistant supports it from the bottom. Allowing the strut to simply fall without support may cause the spring clamp to jar loose, sending the highly pressurized spring flying across your garage. 5. Slowly remove the spring clamp from the strut assembly and lift the spring fre...

1. Inspect the windshield frame. If it has dents, cuts or corrosion, get it repaired. The new windshield will not bond to a bent frame. 2. Lay down vinyl drop cloths over the hood and dashboard. Windshields are made from safety glass, and if it is hit, it can shatter in many small pieces. 3. Remove the wiper blades and arms with a screwdriver. 4. Remove the rubber trim. Insert the screwdriver under the trim. Lift and pull the trim completely off the car. 5. Break the caulk by cutting around the windshield with a razor blade. 6. Remove the windshield. Insert the pry bar under the windshield. Gently pry the glass up. Go around the entire windshield slowly. An assistant can help you lift the glass out of the car. 7. Sand the mounting surface and new windshield. Sand the entire area of the mounting surface. Apply your bonding agent to the windshield frame. Rub your sandpaper along the inside edge of the new windshield. Apply the bonding agent to the sanded surface of the new ...

1. Pull the release handle under the dashboard on the drivers side of the Audi. Move to the front of the car and lift the hood. Turn the bolt on the negative battery cables clamp two full rotations with the 10mm wrench. Lift the cable from the battery and move it to the side. Return to the A4s cabin. 2. Insert the four stereo removal keys into the slots near the corners of the stereo deck. The keys are available through Audi or Volkswagen dealers, as well as through aftermarket car audio outlets. 3. Place two fingers from each hand inside the rings at the ends of the keys. Pull out on the tools to engage the release mechanisms on the sides of the stock radio while pulling the unit from the dashboard. 4. Pull the stereo wiring connectors by the plastic wire binders until they disconnect from the outlets on the back of the Audis head unit. Remove the antenna cable lead from the outlet on the factory radios rear panel. 5. Slide the installation cage into the A4s stereo mounting ...

Peugeots thoughts are that of an "extreme dream car" which demonstrates the "exciting possibilities for electric power". Peugeot has created an all-new electric sports car bearing the alphanumeric appellation EX1, which it will show at the upcoming 2010 Paris Motor Show. This car and the images are real. The 100% electric sports car Peugeot’s latest concept car is a visually striking two-seater roadster with a futuristic styling and an original architecture, designed to offer intense driving sensations as a celebration of the Marque’s 200th anniversary. The electric motor is a potential source of new driving sensations thanks to its exceptional acceleration capabilities, but also because it is silent in operation and makes the car very easy to drive (no need for a gearbox). On the EX1 sports car concept, two electric motors are used, one on each axle, each with a peak output of 125 kW (250 kW / 340 bhp in total), and ...

1. Engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off. 2. Open the hood, and locate the electrical connector, found at the rear of the headlamp assembly. Press the tab to detach the connector. 3. Remove the dust cover from the rear of the headlamp assembly, by pulling it off. Grab the base of the headlamp socket, and turn it, counterclockwise, to remove it from the assembly. 4. Pull the old bulb from the socket to remove it. Insert the new bulb into the socket, and insert the socket into the rear of the assembly. Turn the socket clockwise, securing it. 5. Replace the dust cover, and reattach the electrical connector to the rear of the headlamp assembly. Close the hood, and test the new headlamp.

1. Add the oil-based dye, supplied in the kit, to the power steering reservoir. The reservoir for the Audi A4 is located on the drivers side inner fender well, just in front of the windshield reservoir. Test-drive the vehicle for 10 minutes to circulate the dye and load the power steering system. This will force small leaks to show up. 2. Use the black light, supplied in the kit, to search under the hood for leaks. Start at the power steering reservoir, following both the small return hose and the larger supply hose to the power steering pump and the rack and pinion steering gear. Note any leaks found. 3. Raise and support the vehicle using the floor jack and jack stands. Then, from underneath, inspect the power steering rack and the power steering hoses. Note any leaks found.

1. Locate the trip-meter knob in the lower center of the gauge cluster. The knob is black and you use it to reset your mileage on your tip-meter. 2. Push inward on the knob until the service interval light starts to flash. This generally takes about 10 seconds. 3. Let the knob out, and then tap it in one time quickly to turn off the light.

1. Remove the panels for the front bumper, the side front quarter panels and the rear bumper. Replace the rear bumper with an aftermarket bumper that allows two cutouts for the dual exhaust that matches the M3 style. 2. Replace the front bumper with an aftermarket body kit that includes front brake spoilers. On the M3, the front spoilers act to cool the front brakes. The aftermarket bumper need not provide a similar function as long as the two openings at the lower front corners are present to mirror the look of the M3. 3. Replace the two front side panels with 3-series panels with side grilles. The chrome grilles provide ventilation for the E92 M3s 4.0 liter V-8 engine. On the 3-series it will provide one of the distinctive exterior features that differentiate the M3 from a standard BMW 3-series coupe. 4. Add side skirts below the side panels of the 3-series to give the appearance of a lower stance for the 3-series. 5. Replace the wheels with compatible 19-inch chrome wheels...

Quick Calibration 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate the on/off button on the rearview mirror. 3. Press and hold the on/off button until Cal is displayed in the compass window. 4. Wait a few seconds for the compass window to display a north, south, east or west direction. If Cal remains instead of the compass displaying a direction you will need to calibrate the compass manually. Manual Calibration 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Locate the on/off button on the rearview mirror. 7. Activate compass calibration mode by pressing and holding the on/off button until Cal is displayed in the compass window. 8. Drive the vehicle in 360 degree circles less than 5 miles per hour until the compass reads a direction. Compass Variance 9. Use a magnetic variation zone map to determine your geographical location and the zone number which references your location. 10. Start the vehicle. 11. Locate the on/off button on the rearview mirror. 12. Make sure the compass displays a direction. ...

1. Pull up the fuse panel release lever to pull the fuse panel down and open it. 2. Look for the brake light and cruise control fuses using the diagram located on the back of the fuse panel lid. The problem could be simply a damaged or burned out fuse. 3. Check for a rough feel in the idling position and sucking sound coming from the engine bay. This means there is a vacuum leak -- a hole in the intake hoses that is allowing additional air into the system. This will adversely affect the cruise control. 4. Look at the throttle cable to see whether it is fraying or in disrepair, as either of these will keep the cruise control from controlling the throttle properly.