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by Trig
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: brakes and power on budget
Replies: 8
Views: 2907

Re: brakes and power on budget

Hi, i have a '99 facelift avant. Would be grateful for advice on how i can get more early mid range power, and uprate the brakes (pads/disc wise) on a tight budget. Any thoughts, suggestions or experience appreciated. Cheers Brakes- use the B6/B7 setup on the front and B6 rear discs with your calip...
by Trig
Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Reducing power steering squeal
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

They all do that Sir!
by Trig
Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Have I been stupid? Towbar question.
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

RE: Have I been stupid? Towbar question.

Got one here, you want a pic?

Available from Audi at £50 aprox
by Trig
Sun May 09, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Exhaust blowing and turbo losing boost
Replies: 3
Views: 1690

RE: Exhaust blowing and turbo losing boost

Boost leak I would guess.
Pressure test it ASAP
by Trig
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: S4 std 17" Wheels - 5 off
Replies: 0
Views: 608

S4 std 17" Wheels - 5 off

Full set of wheels
2 x fitted with Vredsteins 5-6mm
2 x P6000 2-3 mm
1 x Brand new bare wheel
1 x Full set of Brand new Centre Caps.
Paint bubbling on 2, light kerbing on all but new one :wink:

£225

Based in Leics, LE67 area
Can deliver to B66 area.

Pics available on request.
by Trig
Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: WTB S4 B5 Towbar.
Replies: 0
Views: 505

WTB S4 B5 Towbar.

AS above, pref the removable one.

Orig Audi No 8D5 095 155B
Westfalia No 305 168.

Ta.
by Trig
Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 1661

Just done the same with mine and it was repaired.
Total cost £3500.
Bottom book for 90K mile car was £4500
by Trig
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: Audi RS4 B5 Disks Calipers and Pads For Sale
Replies: 13
Views: 3565

Might be worth putting the thickness of the discs up then, as the pics are misleading.
by Trig
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Thinking of an S4 - New member
Replies: 19
Views: 5713

83K? Cam belt should have bben done then, just check.
If not need bidgeting for, unless you did it yourself, quite easy but still a £200 ish job
by Trig
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Thinking of an S4 - New member
Replies: 19
Views: 5713

Did mine myself and cost £3.5K with K04's, RS4 downpipes, turbo pipes, clutch Cam belt etc etc.
by Trig
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Thinking of an S4 - New member
Replies: 19
Views: 5713

Re: RE: Thinking of an S4 - New member

i would agree about most of the above, BUT not with the replace turbos bit. Ash Read it on here in the buying guide bit I believe! I read quite alot about these before buying mine and the general concencus was at 80K miles the turbos are due for replacement. Mine had done 81.5K and one went pop 5 w...
by Trig
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: 2 x avus 17" b5 s4 wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 961

RE: 2 x avus 17" b5 s4 wheels

Whats your location?
by Trig
Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Thinking of an S4 - New member
Replies: 19
Views: 5713

Re: RE: Thinking of an S4 - New member

I did the same and got burnt a little. Must haves are FSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If over 80K miles then must have turbos replaced, they are a time bomb.£3K plus Have a health check at MRC before you buy, its worth the money.£150 AT ABSOLUTE BARE MINIMUM, have a VAGCOM check. Start saving, they ar...
by Trig
Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Thinking of an S4 - New member
Replies: 19
Views: 5713

RE: Thinking of an S4 - New member

I did the same and got burnt a little. Must haves are FSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If over 80K miles then must have turbos replaced, they are a time bomb.£3K plus Have a health check at MRC before you buy, its worth the money.£150 AT ABSOLUTE BARE MINIMUM, have a VAGCOM check. Start saving, they are...
by Trig
Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: Original Vag-Com key-usb
Replies: 6
Views: 1774

RE: Original Vag-Com key-usb

Funds sent Foggy

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