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by irn_bru_ce
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Unlocking RS4
Replies: 4
Views: 1984

Re: Unlocking RS4

I don't think my door lock had ever been used, I had a flat bettery once and tried WD40 for a couple of weeks, to no avail, then tried PB Blaster, free lock within 10 seconds
by irn_bru_ce
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: H&R on DRC, reverse rake fix?
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Re: H&R on DRC, reverse rake fix?

Are you aware how the shocks are mounted, can't see where you would fit a spacer.
by irn_bru_ce
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: In the future...
Replies: 12
Views: 3119

Re: In the future...

I recently had to source an RS4 steering rack after a leaky seal. I could pay Audi £1400 for a remanafactured rack, or send my own to a local firm for the same treatment for £180. Only issue was the garages are not keen on having a rackless car stuck on a ramp while the rack is refurbed, so I ended ...
by irn_bru_ce
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Rear Brake discs
Replies: 20
Views: 9538

Re: Rear Brake discs

I bought a set of Giro Disc rotors, Cost about £550, I bought them through Scan Automotive in Vancouver Canada, and collected them while over there for a holiday to avoid postage costs and any hassle with customs. Not that much cheaper initially, but if I ever need to replace them I will only need t...
by irn_bru_ce
Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:08 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Suspension musings
Replies: 6
Views: 1650

Re: Suspension musings

PL and PQ platforms are quite different. RS4 is PL which is for longitudal and a torsen diff attached to the gear box for rear drive. The tiguan is PQ which is transverse with haldex mounted in the rear subframe for rear drive, the original tiguan is PQ46, which itself is a derivative of the PQ35, o...
by irn_bru_ce
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: replacing tyre valves
Replies: 0
Views: 1530

replacing tyre valves

Currently have my winter wheels fitted to the car, summers are in need of a respray, plus will get new rubber while I'm at it. However the TMPS valves are also needing replaced, has anybody fitted the clamp style valves such as the OZ. The threaded part of the valve stem has crumbled away so I was t...
by irn_bru_ce
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Suspension musings
Replies: 6
Views: 1650

Re: Suspension musings

How about allroad suspension from the C5, think that would be a lot better chance of fitting rather than a tiguan
by irn_bru_ce
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Xmas early at cosco
Replies: 0
Views: 1807

Xmas early at cosco

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Just got oil for the next 2 changes today, slightly better than opies last deal , better be quick though, deal is only a few days
by irn_bru_ce
Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Intake swirl flaps
Replies: 1
Views: 954

Intake swirl flaps

So by now must be a decent ammount of cars without swirl flaps. My car is currently in for the MOT but the CEL is on due to flap issues. Can I just pick some peoples brains, I take it there is a vacuum powered actuator on each bank to drive the flaps, and a position sensor to report to the ECU the p...
by irn_bru_ce
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Bag of foam
Replies: 1
Views: 1916

Re: Bag of foam

My wifes 2013 Polo had a bag of foam wedged into the gap between the inner and outer wing, it had a proper VAG part number printed on the bag and I googled and it was supposed to be there, think its still in the spare room somewhere, never noticed any difference in noise from the car without the foa...
by irn_bru_ce
Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wanted - RS4 B7 US Bootlid
Replies: 6
Views: 3275

Re: Wanted - RS4 B7 US Bootlid

Don't suppose your after the yank front bumper insert as well?
by irn_bru_ce
Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: After Market RODs & Pistons
Replies: 12
Views: 3233

Re: After Market RODs & Pistons

Thought the rs4 already used decent rods and forged pistons?

What direction you looking at going, more revs? Higher compression? Or low comp for forced induction?
by irn_bru_ce
Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Service frequency
Replies: 6
Views: 1366

Re: Service frequency

Looks like it was on the long life service schedule, so oil changes look as per audi recommendations Timing chain shouldn't be an issue, not like the S4 engine. How much meat is on the brakes at the moment, and don't forget tyres, they may be low as well I would be surprised if it still has DRC, alt...
by irn_bru_ce
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Spark plug part number correct?
Replies: 7
Views: 1349

Re: Spark plug part number correct?

Audi changed to the single tip spark plugs a few years ago, as per part number 06H905601A, when I ordered mine they were shrink wrapped into a set of 8, so clearly they are intended for 8 cylinder engines. It was mentioned that the triple tips sheilded the spark a little bit more from the air/fuel m...
by irn_bru_ce
Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Brake pad wear indicator
Replies: 4
Views: 1335

Brake pad wear indicator

With the brake pad warning being a major fail with the new MOT system thats coming up, is it possible to code out the warning with VCDS? I have ceramics but apparently its common for the sensors to corrode and give off false warnings. This is probably whats happened in my case as the pads look like ...

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