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Replacement Audi Plastics Thanks To 3D Printing

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Old cars can be fun, and as long as you drive something that was once moderately popular, mechanical parts can be easy enough to come by. Things like filters, spark plugs, idle air solenoids – they’re generally available for decades after a car is out of production as long as you know where to look. However, plastics can be much harder to come by. 20 to 30 years into a car’s lifetime, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a radio surround or vent trim in as-new condition – they’ve all long ago succumbed to the sun and air like …read more

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Headlight Mod For An Audi A3

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If you have a car that is getting on in years, it may be missing some of the latest frills and features that the latest models sport. [Muris] has a slightly dated Audi A3 8P which did not have an AUTO setting for the headlights. In the newer models, this feature turns on the headlights when the ambient light falls below a threshold level (overcast conditions or when going through a tunnel), or when the windshield wipers are turned on. The light sensor is integrated behind the rear view mirror in a special mount, requiring an expensive windshield upgrade if …read more

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IVI Systems in Volkswagen, Audi Vulnerable to Remote Hacking

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Volkswagen has been found prone to car-hacking vulnerabilities, a detailed Computest report recently revealed. Researchers unearthed that the IVI systems (In-Vehicle Infotainment) in some Volkswagen models are vulnerable to remote hacking. These vulner… Continue reading IVI Systems in Volkswagen, Audi Vulnerable to Remote Hacking→

The Shared Security Weekly Blaze – DNA Privacy, This Week’s Social Media Privacy News Roundup, Remote Car Hacking

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This is the Shared Security Weekly Blaze for May 7, 2018 sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions, Silent Pocket and CISOBox.  This episode was hosted b… Continue reading The Shared Security Weekly Blaze – DNA Privacy, This Week’s Social Media Privacy News Roundup, Remote Car Hacking→

Audi Engineer Exposes Cheat Order

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In an interesting turn of events last week in a German court, evidence has materialized that engineers were ordered to cheat emissions testing when developing automotive parts.

Last Tuesday, Ulrich Weiß brought forward a document that alleges Audi Board of Director members were involved in ordering a cheat for diesel emissions. Weiß was the head of engine development for Audi, suspended in November of 2015 but continued to draw more than half a million dollars in salary before being fired after last week’s court testimony.

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Audi Engineer Exposes Cheat Order

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In an interesting turn of events last week in a German court, evidence has materialized that engineers were ordered to cheat emissions testing when developing automotive parts.

Last Tuesday, Ulrich Weiß brought forward a document that alleges Audi Board of Director members were involved in ordering a cheat for diesel emissions. Weiß was the head of engine development for Audi, suspended in November of 2015 but continued to draw more than half a million dollars in salary before being fired after last week’s court testimony.

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Vietnam War Helicopter Turned Amphibious Racecar

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Our hats off to [SpeedyCop] and his [Gang of Outlaws] for turning a junked former Vietnam War helicopter into both an amphibious vehicle and a road race car. Yes, that’s right. It’s both driven on water and raced in the 24 Hours of LeMons at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

It started life as a 1969 Bell OH-58 Kiowa (US Army Vietnam Assault helo) and had not only served in Vietnam but also for a federal drug task force. It was chopped up for parts and the body found its way to [SpeedyCop] and friends. The body now sits on an …read more

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