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by davethedesigner
Thu May 27, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: B8.5 S4 Avant wanted (bought one!)
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

Re: B8.5 S4 Avant wanted

Looks great...thanks for letting me know. Typically, I've just bought one....with more miles....and no sports diff...but lovely nevertheless. Midnight blue. Thanks again though
by davethedesigner
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: B8.5 S4 Avant wanted (bought one!)
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

B8.5 S4 Avant wanted (bought one!)

Hello. If anyone has a pre-loved S4 Avant B8.5 that they are about to get rid of could you possibly consider selling to me :) I was all excited and drove miles to test drive one today,was told it was a 'Sunday car'. Presumably they went to the tip every Sunday in it as the boot was battered on all t...
by davethedesigner
Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: C5 RS6 For Sale Spares/Repair SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 2087

C5 RS6 For Sale Spares/Repair SOLD

NOW SOLD The time has come where it is no longer practical to own this car. We are coming into winter and I need something more practical when I stop riding my motorbike and not in need of repairs that I no longer have the time or the space to do. I’ve owned the car for six years, its now done 145,0...
by davethedesigner
Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Headlight bulb blown = engine out?
Replies: 17
Views: 2920

Re: Headlight bulb blown = engine out?

I think there's a post on here where someone's worked out how to change the bulb by going in through the tailpipes........
by davethedesigner
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: What does this mean?
Replies: 7
Views: 1825

Re: What does this mean?

It means that the repair falls into the 'cheaper' end of the scale than if the cute little picture of an engine comes on (replacement gearbox in progress...am feeling a bit cynical). It also means you don't get to hear 'that needs doing while the engines out'. Sigh. Roll on Wednesday
by davethedesigner
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: S4 B5 Avant for sale Spares or Repair - SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 2296

Re: S4 B5 Avant for sale Spares or Repair - SOLD

In the spirit of the forum I thought you might look me to hear how this story continued.... The car was repaired by its new owner( the mechanic I now use for my new car) no easy task by all accounts either. I've since been taken for a ride by the guy he sold it to and it goes like a rocket again. I ...
by davethedesigner
Sun Jan 03, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Am I blind or are the Xenon on our RS6 very bad ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2846

Re: Am I blind or are the Xenon on our RS6 very bad ?

Interested in where this thread goes as I've always thought the lights were rubbish. Admittedly they are better now they aren't aimed at the floor (thanks again Carl) and maybe it's the fact I'm travelling faster than the speed of light.....feels like it anyway....but if an easy upgrade is going to ...
by davethedesigner
Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: ROADSIDE CAMERA IDENTIFICATION TRY THIS LINK NOW !!
Replies: 10
Views: 3525

Re: ROADSIDE CAMERA IDENTIFICATION TRY THIS LINK NOW !!

It looks like the ones in Derby town centre that they have watching bus lanes and bus stops, buggers got me with 4 sixty quid fines before I received the first notice. Since there is a bus stop in front of the building it might be to catch people using it to drop of or collect and commit that most h...
by davethedesigner
Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: General Car Chat
Topic: Dash cams, you tube and that video
Replies: 6
Views: 1554

Dash cams, you tube and that video

I suspect we've all seen the various posts of the bloke who filmed himself and in an ill advised moment posted it on you tube. The police were then able to work out where and what speed...admittedly they only had to look at the speedo footage but you get the idea, knowing where it was filmed they co...
by davethedesigner
Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Easiest Way to Get MP3 in C5 RS6 with Nav+
Replies: 12
Views: 2563

Re: Easiest Way to Get MP3 in C5 RS6 with Nav+

Xcarlink here too. Mine is connected via a desk docking station mounted just in front of the gear lever. I removed the ash tray. I've only got a little one though.....the iPods small too...so it doesn't get in the way of the heater controls. Get the Bluetooth one and it gives you hands free phone as...
by davethedesigner
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Daily Driver or Garage Queen?
Replies: 67
Views: 9881

Re: Daily Driver or Garage Queen?

Not quite daily driver as it sits on the drive most days but I generally treat it like a normal car....I don't wash it very often either. I'd like it to be spotless and drive it every minute of every day but life's not that straightforward..
by davethedesigner
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: EPC & ESP Lights on than loss of power
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Re: EPC & ESP Lights on than loss of power

I had what sounds like the same problem. Loss of power when using cruise control. It was a poorly fitted turbo pipe. I am told its the way the brain works out what speed you are doing, it confuses it if there's an air leak and decides thers a fault. It may not be the same problem....but it sure soun...
by davethedesigner
Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:57 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Unlocking door with key
Replies: 4
Views: 1296

Re: Unlocking door with key

I've just had to use the key for a week or so on my 6 and it was the same. Key only unlocks drivers door and you have to put the key in the ignition to disarm the alarm. Other doors would only open using the button on the drivers door.

All fixed now though (thanks again Carl)
by davethedesigner
Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: RS6 (C7 Typ 4G) 2013-2018
Topic: Bike carriers / roof boxes
Replies: 12
Views: 5144

Re: Bike carriers / roof boxes

I've got a massive Farad roofbox on mine, on crappy square profile halfords own bars. Admittedly its probably not as quiet an original car as those with newer rides but over the kids, the road noise and the stereo the noise difference is minimal. It possibly did in excess of the recommended 80 and I...

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