Oh yes, if someone asks me to show them how to turbo charge their 2.8L i should just do it right? I mean thats what they were asking for isn't it? It doesn't matter if its a completely stupid idea and will cost them more than the cars worth, i should just go along with it without putting in my 2 cents. Its a public forum, if you can't handle someone else's opinion, then you sir are a *****.
Im sure you don't care blah blah blah we know..

Just for the sake of sounding intelligent, i would have invested money into a garage, not an alarm system. Alarm systems are a joke, if you think that little pager in your pocket is gonna stop the criminal from stealing/vandalizing your car, you're a fool. I already know what you're gonna say, "well i have a shotgun and im gonna go confront him!"
Im glad you have what you want, im not gonna tell you what to do, but you should open your ears and listen to other peoples opinions in life. Instead you have your ears closed and your hands out asking for help. I want the diagram not your opinion!

I've said my .02 cents, can you handle that?

 

wait wait...are you saying I shouldn't Turbo charge my 2.8 12v???? :P

 

1. yes you should, if that is the topic of a Thread then you should do so, if you know how to turbo a 2.8 of course.

2. I can handle opinions, but i prefer i get help when i ask for help. Next time i'll make an opinion thread, obviously you don't know how to properly use a forum. There are sections for different threads. Let me go into a "post your ride" thread and put up a bunch of pictures of signs that state why you shouldn't put an alarm on your car.... get my drift?


3. "Just for the sake of sounding intelligent"
- you should "try" being intelligent instead, that helps i promise.

A garage..... because if a thief really wants something, a GARAGE! is going to keep him from taking it or breaking into a car that's parked in it?

- you should attempt being intelligent before you try sounding intelligent... so you don't post useless crap on such a nice "elite" car forum.

4. I don't "confront" a criminal with a shotgun..... and that's not what i was gonna say, but thank you for trying to put words in my mouth.

5. I do listen and take opinions from some people, but the majority of your opinions have been downgrading or they plain out don't make sense or try to ridicule a new member.


I appreciate your .02 !


Thank you.

 

@ Boostnpleasure - I seriously suggest if you plan on continuing to use this forum, you might want to delete your account and recreate it with a new name. Should you have to...no, but I think you will have a better chance of getting help in the future with a new user name.

I'm not sure what you were expecting from my fellow Audiforums members, but I can promise you hugs and kisses followed by a large circle jerk just isn't going to happen (not that there is anything wrong with circle jerks )

People on this forum and pretty much every forum I have ever used, give advice and opinions all in the same tread. When someone posts something that many feel is a stupid idea, you are guaranteed a lot of opinions. Telling people off in a post asking for help is not a good idea.

We are not your servants, we are not obligated to help you in any way. I bet you anything there are people out there on this forum who know exactly how to help you, but when you disrespect members, you will not get any help.

What's funny to me is Audiforums.com is the friendliest forum of all the Audi forums I use by far. It's why I browse to it everyday. Auditech79 is not always the friendliest guy around, and I know he can stand his own ground, but treat people with respect.

FWIW, your alarm idea is not a good idea. Modifying any wiring associated with the immobilize is just not a good idea. But who are we to tell you what to do. In time, you will realize your mistake. Probably not until your 12th birthday though

 

Two comments for boostnpleasure

1. Since you found the wiring diagram on-line it would be appropriate for you to share that info with fellow Audi folks.

2. Auditech79 is one of the most knowledgable people on-line when it comes to Audis. He has helped numerous folks out of some very tight spots and has always given great insight. Don't get bent outa shape because he knows more than you. His question was to help you understand that your're on thin ice when putting aftermarket systems on a vehicle that is complicated. It is especially dangerous when working with the immobilizer.

2a - As for turbo on a 2.8 -- the question comes up alot - it can be done but the motor is not built to withstand the stress of a turbo - it is better to switch to a 2.7 to avoid problems..


He is right -- You came on like a cheap skate.
You come blasting in here and cop an attitude when we sugest that you purchase the Bently manual so you can get the information you wanted. Then you claimed to find it on-line and didn't share the link. We get some people that are too cheap to purchase the manual for their vehicle and just want us to give them copies of the appropriate pages. In some cases we help but not if it is illegal (ie copywrited material) and certainly not when the guy acts like an a$$.

Jeffla is also right about the forum -- for the most part the guys are very helpful -we don't always agree but we treat each other with respect and the information is usually right on the mark. When someone gives bad info because of lack of knowledge or stupidity it gets straightened out with in a few days.

 

I'm still wondering how the remote starter works on a car with an immo?
How the immo authenticates the chip in the key?

 

It can't, they key has to be in the ignition on that car. Unless it already has the push button start feature in which case it can verify a key is within 20 feet of the car. Like an A8 with push button start, you can tie into that module to start it remotely, however you still need to be within 20 feet of the car for it to work. If it doesn't have that module, they key has to be read by the immobilizer reader which is built into the ignition switch.

And no im not the most polite person on the boards, i give respect when i am treated with the same respect. Perhaps i shouldn't have said the word "hell" in my first post, for that i apologize.

 

Hells Bells -- I never had a problem with what you said Auditech79 --

We all get frustrated with the same questions over and over or that want immediate answers to their problems.

and we get really frustrated with people that don't get the answers they want or insist on doing dumb things.


All these kind wordss about you is probably going to go to your head and you'll be more of a crotchety old guy :-)

 

Well my car burned down over night..... Thank god I didn't have a garage to store it in or that would have been up in flames as well....


Ok... All jokes aside.... I don't have time to argue, complain or bicker with anyone on here.... But I'm not deleting the account....


I don't do this often, but I am throwing my apology out. Auditech, thanks for ur input.

 

Alot of people that install remote start with immobilizers will hide a key or just the chip from the key in the car if they cant or dont make a bypass kit for the car. If you do that, you obviously dont have the immobilizer really functioning any more.
However, i think there are advantages to having an aftermarket system, its not as simple as stock is always better.
Im not aware of the range of the '04's remote, but the aftermarket range of some systems is nice. Remote start is also nice, along with two way communication. And for some, they might find that they think they are less likely to have their car stolen, than it is to be vandalized. I think an aftermarket system that would alert you via the remote could be beneficial in some ways, especially if someone is doing something to the car other than trying to steal the car itself. Obviously that feature wouldnt really help for smash and grab... Finally, as far as immobilizers go, at least on early models with immobilizers, you simply need an rfid antenna and a laptop and you can easily replicate the key chip, and then they can just crack open the steering column. Im not sure how how the later models operate (whether or not they have a "rolling code feature", where a skimmer would be useless) however, and they might be more secure than they used to be. My point is, i dont think its ridiculous and i dont think its plain and simple "a bad idea" to put in an aftermarket alarm and or remote start even if you have an immobilizer, depending on your priorities and circumstances.