hi, trying to find the previous owner or at least figure out my new 2013 SHO

ZSHO · August 27, 2014, 10:48:04 AM

WELCOME ABOARD,did you have a chance to look in the washer fluid reservoir and to see whats inside and the color or smell??

Black Coyote · August 27, 2014, 10:50:18 AM

Quote from: ZSHO on August 27, 2014, 10:48:04 AM
WELCOME ABOARD,did you have a chance to look in the washer fluid reservoir and to see whats inside and the color or smell??

This is what scared me...that thing is bone dry empty!!!! I also have the infamous tick when you turn the wheel..other than that car seems good.

SHOdded · August 27, 2014, 10:52:00 AM

Welcome to EBPF! I have an X3, probably will tell me if there is a tune file loaded on your SHO. May even have the info for the tuner, if lucky. We can give it a go, definitely post a question for Torrie (Unleashed) in the Unleashed Tuning subforum.

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New hubs in order likely, sigh.

ZSHO · August 27, 2014, 10:55:13 AM

That tick sound is coming from your front end and and should be repaired under warranty,make sure they change the TSB washers and the wheel hubs,a.k.a wheel bearings,which i did,hope this helps.

Black Coyote · August 27, 2014, 10:56:42 AM

Quote from: SHOdded on August 27, 2014, 10:52:00 AM
Welcome to EBPF! I have an X3, probably will tell me if there is a tune file loaded on your SHO. May even have the info for the tuner, if lucky. We can give it a go, definitely post a question for Torrie (Unleashed) in the Unleashed Tuning subforum.

Pics are best uploaded to photobucket or flickr or something like that if huge. If "reasonably" sized (2 MB or less), just attach them here or upload them to the gallery.

New hubs in order likely, sigh.

When are you available?

SHOdded · August 27, 2014, 11:01:04 AM

Pretty much any time on weekends. Weekdays it depends on where you want to meet (drive time). I am in Beltsville, right on the edge of Silver Spring next to the Auto Park on Rt 29.

ShoBoat · August 27, 2014, 11:23:12 AM

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So it didn't come with a tuner, that really sucks. Tuning for Meth, there is only a few places that do that. Would Unleashed or LMS keep a record of the VIN?

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That's what my next step was. Call one of them and ask if they kept the vin. I'm hoping the switch under the dash is for the meth... it's a on off switch so hopefully it can be turned off. Car runs smooth as it sits. I also followed the cord connected to the switch and it goes to the back of the trunk..

Before Turing anything off you need to make sure the car is returned to stock. The tune that's in there might require the meth. If not you could potentially blow the motor.

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SHOdded · August 27, 2014, 11:29:20 AM

In which case methanol needs to be found & supplied

Hopefully the tune in there now does NOT use methanol and the switch can be turned to off, and I do believe there is a high probability of this being true IF the car was driven hard at test drive time.

SHOnUup · August 27, 2014, 11:39:06 AM

3 bar equals tuned for sure...just an easy variable to at least confirm or continue the ponder if it is 2 bar

Black Coyote · August 27, 2014, 11:46:38 AM

I'm a little familiar with meth just forgot what can be used as a substitute and where's the best best to buy it. If anyone can post it I'd appreciate it. I'm at work. Soon as I'm off I'll go buy it.

Black Coyote · August 27, 2014, 11:48:20 AM

Quote from: SHOdded on August 27, 2014, 11:29:20 AM
In which case methanol needs to be found & supplied Hopefully the tune in there now does NOT use methanol and the switch can be turned to off, and I do believe there is a high probability of this being true IF the car was driven hard at test drive time.

How far are you from ikea near laurel? I'm definitely available this weekend.

Brucelinc · August 27, 2014, 12:02:13 PM

While the Audi dealer might not be willing to share the name of the previous owner, wouldn't they be willing to contact him and let him know you would like to speak with him? I am assuming they dealt with the previous owner rather than obtaining the car from an auction. I would certainly like to talk with the previous owner if I were you.

Black Coyote · August 27, 2014, 12:02:55 PM

Quote from: Brucelinc on August 27, 2014, 12:02:13 PM
While the Audi dealer might not be willing to share the name of the previous owner, wouldn't they be willing to contact him and let him know you would like to speak with him? I am assuming they dealt with the previous owner rather than obtaining the car from an auction. I would certainly like to talk with the previous owner if I were you.

I tried that...they said no

FracaSHO · August 27, 2014, 12:07:17 PM

If the washer fluid tank is dry, aka meth tank, then it's possible the previous owner ran it dry and returned car to stock tune before trading in. How long have you had the car? If you have done some significant driving with no issues, that may be the case. If it's tuned for meth with no meth, you'd have problems. Best thing would be to have dealer confirm whether or not tune is stock, if not return to stock. Then get in contact with LMS or unleashed, get a tuner with a meth tune, then buy some meth, and finally enjoy your fast SHO!

wasinger3000 · August 27, 2014, 12:13:54 PM

I would definitely take it easy on the car till you either fill the washer resivour with a winter blend of washer fluid (higher meth content) or boost juice from a speed shop.