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  1. alexm

    alexm Well-Known Member

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    I'm searching for some specific files however i'm not able to find them using Google. I'm wondering if I can find them using torrents however i've never used them before.

    Can someone recommend any torrents to use (and how to use them)?

    Thanks
    Al
     
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  2. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Founder Staff Member

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    Would these be files that are copyright and you are seeking for an illegal way to obtain these? If so, please don't discuss it on this site (for our own protection).
     
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  4. alexm

    alexm Well-Known Member

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    No, i'm after service manuals but I can't find soft copies anywhere.
     
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    it might be better to post the service manuals you are looking for rather than ask about torrent sites. You can pick up some pretty nasty computer viruses and trojans from torrents.
     
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  6. alexm

    alexm Well-Known Member

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    No worries. I'm after a service manual for a 2015 Audi S4.
     
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  7. bob shovel

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    Have you tried eBay? I got a motorbike pdf manual on there
     
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    call up audi and buy one?
     
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    Try on one of the uk audi forums?
     
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  10. Mumbai

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    It's b8 s4 ya?
     
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  11. alexm

    alexm Well-Known Member

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    @Mumbai B8.5 S4.
    @bob shovel , didn't think of Ebay. I'll give that a go.
    @neK , haven't done that although I think the cost would probably frighten me.
    @AndrewTDP , good suggestion, i'll give that a go.
     
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  12. wategos

    wategos Well-Known Member

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    You're not going to get a virus from a pdf (or movie) file.
     
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  14. Azazel

    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    You can download legitimate files from torrent sites.
    As above, the Google machine should come up with something. I've seen paid pdf downloads for service manuals - although they may be as legitimate as illegal torrent files.
     
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    +1 on this. Most car forums are a great source of information and manuals.
     
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  16. Westminster

    Westminster Tigress at Tiger Developments Business Member

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    Hang on. Why do you want to service a 2015 car? Whilst audi may gauge you HEAPS for a service, it is a good idea to take it to a qualified mechanic who can stamp your log book and keep the warranty running
     
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    Really? Someone who doesn't know what they are doing can.

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  18. Perthguy

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    True. I download linux distros from official Ubuntu torrents.

    Considering Audi is selling the service manual online, it appears any torrent version would not be legal.
     
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  19. Azazel

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    Tinkerers gonna tinker.
     
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    It's it a diesel? If he takes it to Audi, they'll likely re flash the computer with software that fixes the emissions defeat device, while reducing the engines power output and making it use more fuel.
     
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