rideburton

I just bought a 2002 Amulet A4 1.8TQ 5 speed with sport, cold weather, and xenons. I traded in my 96 A4 and am loving the upgrade. Here's a few questions I've got (after searching and reading up on some topics):

1. What type of power steering fluid specifically do I need. I know it is mineral based, and the local parts store doesn't carry it. I would like to avoid the dealer if possible.

2. My passenger side wiper needs to be replaced. What type of wipers should I get and where? I know the wiper arms have a bad habit of randomly breaking (happened to my friends car).
The local parts store chain couldln't help me at all.

3. I hard wired my V1 with help from posts of others from here. I was going to use a fuse tap but Radio Shack didn't have them. I used the vampire clip to tap the foot well illumination. I love the setup but the v1 doesn't turn off with the key out, even though the lights go out. any advise?

Thanks in advance

MB The Body

1. i was almost certain you can only use audi fluid for power steering... i picked up a bottle from my dealer <$20 IIRC

2. i've replaced the rubber part only on my wipers.... was like $6 and the rubber from AutoZone is thicker and better than the OEM rubber

3. i have a Passport 8500 X50 hardwired, but same concept... I did a fuse tap on the reverse lights/rear view mirror fuse... that is only hot when the car is on... so when you turn the car off the detector turns off

rideburton

How did you do your sig photo, it looks really good?

MB The Body

i took 2 pictures of my car (1 with the lights and 1 with the lights off)...

cut it down and put them on 2 separate layers in adobe photoshop...

and i did the animation in adobe image ready (bundled with photoshop 7.0)

rideburton

I have a thule rack set up from my B5 A4. I'm thinking I only need a new fit kit for the B6. Can someone confirm this for me?

I like the look of the audi lifestyle racks much better, but since I already have the thule bars I don't think it's worth the extra money.