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by ivorl
Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Rear Wiper Not working
Replies: 1
Views: 1787

Rear Wiper Not working

Rear wiper stopped working. What's are the best steps to take to solving problem - cleaning etc?
2000, S4 Avant
Thanks.
by ivorl
Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: ABS and Traction Control Lights
Replies: 0
Views: 912

ABS and Traction Control Lights

Orange ABS and Traction Control symbols coming on for no reason? Normally after 30+ mins of motorway driving. Brakes seem to be ok. Any ideas?
2000, S4 Avant.
Thanks.
by ivorl
Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:24 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: snow tyres
Replies: 10
Views: 1443

winter tyres

I live around 1000m in the Swiss alps and change to winter wheels and tyres on my S4 Avant every November. The wheels are 16" and the tyres are Gislaved. Makes a big difference in the snow with the softer compound and deeper tread.
by ivorl
Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Tune Up
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Tune Up

Aside from tuning the car to increase it's power, what's the best kind of regular tuning to have done on a standard S4 (2000). I don't want to increase it's power (yet) but I do want to make sure that I'm getting the most out of the car. Is it a once a year thing that you would get done when you ser...
by ivorl
Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:36 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Improving Handling
Replies: 26
Views: 2859

David T, it's the amount of roll I'm try to sort out and higher speed stability. Thanks for all your info. Dampers and ARB's then. As others have said, whatever you put on will be a huge improvement over the standard stuff. Can you give me some names of dampers and ARB's that you would recommend. T...
by ivorl
Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:58 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Improving Handling
Replies: 26
Views: 2859

David T, it's the amount of roll I'm try to sort out and higher speed stability. Thanks for all your info.
by ivorl
Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:10 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Improving Handling
Replies: 26
Views: 2859

Thanks for all the info. Yes, the car is just used on the road (mainly winding ones up or down hill!). It's the amount of roll I want to work on and I've got plenty to think about now. Cheers
by ivorl
Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:36 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Improving Handling
Replies: 26
Views: 2859

RE: Improving Handling

Thanks for the info,
No, I don't want to lower the car at all as I live in the Swiss Alps and do need the clearance on the car. So what's the best way to improve handling without lowering or putting special tyres on. Stiffer springs,
by ivorl
Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:51 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Improving Handling
Replies: 26
Views: 2859

Improving Handling

What's the first step I can take to improving my S4's handling. Is it possible without lowering the height of the car?
Please keep the answer simple as I know very little!
Thanks
by ivorl
Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:20 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Long Life Servicing
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Long Life Servicing

Bought my 2000 S4 second hand. It has had two long life services and one normal one. The next service is due soon. Which is the best one to go for, long life or normal. I assume any garage can do the work. The car's done 83,000 km.
Thanks
by ivorl
Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Water Temp Guage
Replies: 6
Views: 707

thanks for the info.
by ivorl
Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:15 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Water Temp Guage
Replies: 6
Views: 707

Can any garage fit the part for you?
by ivorl
Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:36 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Water Temp Guage
Replies: 6
Views: 707

Water Temp Guage

The water temp on my S4 Avant goes up normally when I start driving. Is it normal for it to go right back down again even during a long motorway journey or hard driving? Oil temp goes up as normal.
by ivorl
Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:31 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Tyre Choice
Replies: 11
Views: 1100

Tyre Choice

I know this subject has been talked to death but I'd appreciate an answer. I'm trying to decide on Pirelli Zero Nero's, Michelin Pilot Sports PS2, and Bridgestone RE 040's. Which is the best one to go for on an S4?

Thanks
by ivorl
Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:21 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Which tyres?
Replies: 43
Views: 4441

After all that info, would anyone ever consider re-moulds on their S4?!

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