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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Just about to fall off the fence on buying one of Andy's kits but have a question. I have, on regular occassions, to leave my car parked for 5-6 weeks at a time. Does this cause any problems with the internals of the S/C or it's components? 2004 A4 coupe
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No, but they'll miss you!!
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No, but they'll miss you!!
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Nah, they are like my wife, After the first day or so, they just go on with their own lives and forget I exist
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But unlike a wife, it will give you fresh wood when you return.
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Originally Posted by worldtraveler
Just about to fall off the fence on buying one of Andy's kits but have a question. I have, on regular occassions, to leave my car parked for 5-6 weeks at a time. Does this cause any problems with the internals of the S/C or it's components? 2004 A4 coupe
Negative! Nada! Nope!

Fall already would yahh! and into the world of SUPERCHARGING

It'll kill you to leave it alone for that long

Thanks,Matt
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Negative! Nada! Nope!

Fall already would yahh! and into the world of SUPERCHARGING

It'll kill you to leave it alone for that long

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