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by rich_5259
Sat Feb 01, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: S4 (B6 Type 8E/8H) 2003-2005 / (B7 Typ 8E/8H) 2005-2009
Topic: Drinking oil but no leak
Replies: 10
Views: 3337

Re: Drinking oil but no leak

Holy thread resurrection Batman, this is a blast from the past :D - I'm on my 2nd car since i got rid of the S4. I had it checked out, it passed the compression test but there was evidence of soot in the LH bank of cylinders which was pointing towards the scavenge rings being worn or damaged. The de...
by rich_5259
Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: S5 (B8 Typ 8T) / (B8.5 Typ 8.5T) 2007-2017
Topic: CAR SEEMS TO SHAKE/WOBBLE AT MOTORWAY SPEEDS.
Replies: 2
Views: 2626

Re: CAR SEEMS TO SHAKE/WOBBLE AT MOTORWAY SPEEDS.

I'd get the wheel balance checked - I had a 5g inbalance on a front wheel with 10g on a rear and got a nice vibration at similar speeds
by rich_5259
Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Noggy RS2 on A425 just before 10AM
Replies: 0
Views: 628

Noggy RS2 on A425 just before 10AM

Followed it from Staverton to Napton, was being driven the was it was designed to be :biggrin3: :D

Gave a flash and beep as it turned off onto the Stockton road :bigwave:
by rich_5259
Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: 2003 RS6 for sale
Replies: 30
Views: 5090

Re: 2003 RS6 for sale

amanda1 wrote:
Amar wrote:Lol, my house is 5 mins from the centre of England. Northerner?
Any thing norf of Watford gap makes you a northerner :bigblink:
IIRC Amar lives in Leamington which is south of Watford Gap, however if he's in Kenilworth then he's a northerner ;-)
by rich_5259
Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: DTC / VCDS
Topic: European Headlight Settings?
Replies: 10
Views: 4652

Re: European Headlight Settings?

Have you got MMI? If so look under CAR as that's where I found the Headlight adjustment for driving on the wrong side of the road setting on my B8 S5
by rich_5259
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: OK, move to new car with inheritance question?
Replies: 63
Views: 6919

Re: OK, move to new car with inheritance question?

I thought the OP might like this photo that I took during the week

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by rich_5259
Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Red B5 RS4, Gillingham Kent
Replies: 2
Views: 952

Re: Red B5 RS4, Gillingham Kent

I'm sure Dest will be along shortly to ask if you got the reg so he can add it to his list :)
by rich_5259
Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: S4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2009-2016
Topic: Mileage from a full tank?
Replies: 16
Views: 3281

Re: Mileage from a full tank?

I got 22mpg through south London today - not terrible compared to recent jaunts. Is it essentially pointless in using v-bastard for an S4? Does it need a map to take advantage of it? My understanding is that the B8 is mapped for 95 RON as it comes from the factory with no benefit from using a highe...
by rich_5259
Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: S4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2009-2016
Topic: Mileage from a full tank?
Replies: 16
Views: 3281

Re: Mileage from a full tank?

I'd expect a lot more from the 3.0 TFSI as I get a range of 295 to 320 with my 4.2V8 :biggrin3:
by rich_5259
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: Trackdays and Meets
Topic: Evo Triangle Run (Wales)
Replies: 49
Views: 9249

Re: Evo Triangle Run (Wales) - Sunday 10th March

I've done this a few times with the 350Z owners (between 40 and 50 of us). We stayed at Moreton Lodge near Wrexham (Shell station less than a mile away) and then went down to Bala for lunch and up to the triangle in the afternoon, stopping at the pub for a photo opportunity. Don't forget that the lo...
by rich_5259
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: 24hr test - with pics and report
Replies: 40
Views: 6605

Re: 24hr test - with pics and report

Ian_C wrote:Its the realistic next step from mine, but not for a few years yet...
you can buy Graham's from him in a couple of years when he moves on again
by rich_5259
Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Would you use this oil???
Replies: 9
Views: 1485

Re: Would you use this oil???

I'm more worried about the fact it appears you want to put your pride and joy on a long-life service plan rather than an annual or 9000 mile plan
by rich_5259
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: S5 (B8 Typ 8T) / (B8.5 Typ 8.5T) 2007-2017
Topic: S5 tracker system
Replies: 1
Views: 2276

Re: S5 tracker system

you have PM
by rich_5259
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:32 pm
Forum: S4 (B6 Type 8E/8H) 2003-2005 / (B7 Typ 8E/8H) 2005-2009
Topic: Tyre choices for the B6
Replies: 35
Views: 8105

Re: Tyre choices for the B6

my conti sport3's seem fine, apart from on the Morison's roundabout in Coventry on Friday when the tail stepped out at 20 mph - given i usually go round there a bit quicker i'm guessing a or truck had recently dumped a load of diesel
by rich_5259
Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: S4 (B6 Type 8E/8H) 2003-2005 / (B7 Typ 8E/8H) 2005-2009
Topic: Variable Power on the B6 S4 Auto / Tiptronic
Replies: 3
Views: 1668

Re: Variable Power on the B6 S4 Auto / Tiptronic

my B7 (same BBK engine code) with tiptronic seemed to have all the horses there in Drive, just needed to get the pedal fully down to liberate them. In Sport it seemed to have a crisper response with a "tighter" throttle and as the box was holding the gears longer the power seemed easier to access. M...

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