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FaisalJ wrote:I used a company called "wheel devil" based in Sutton, but I've since found "wheel doctor" (http://www.wheeldoctor.biz) based in Horley, who I'd say is even better.

Thanks mate.[emoji106]

Thanks for the comments on the wheels! Docurley - You're right that they do these wheels in a lower offset, but I was told I had to go to the ET45 to get the caliper clearance (slightly less concave than the lower offset versions). Wouldn't you know it, no sooner had they been fitted, my wife kerbe...

I am not a detailer but a keen enthusiast. I have learned a lot from the detailing world forum. Check it out.

Just to add to this thread. My S4 came with the OE Conti SportContact 5s in 255/35/19 when I bought it. I swapped the rear pair a while ago, for the same again, but the front pair were brand new in March so only recently have I needed to swap the fronts after about 10K. I've gone for the Good year ...

Just to add to this thread. My S4 came with the OE Conti SportContact 5s in 255/35/19 when I bought it. I swapped the rear pair a while ago, for the same again, but the front pair were brand new in March so only recently have I needed to swap the fronts after about 10K. I've gone for the Good year ...

Thanks for the replies. It does make you think twice about a remap though.[emoji106]

Can the S tronic box in the S4 comfortably handle these power upgrades?

Chris makes a point in stating that the last gearbox has not handled any more than standard power and it seems fine now.

Thats a beauty. Enjoy.[emoji106]

Mine has pano roof, phone prep high, technology pack high, comfort pack elec seats with memory and folding mirrors. Not sure if any of those make a difference. Yep I have all those too. Weird! Carbon inlays? No, gloss black. Maybe it's just the luck of the draw lol.[emoji106] Black Edition make a d...

Mine has pano roof, phone prep high, technology pack high, comfort pack elec seats with memory and folding mirrors.

Not sure if any of those make a difference.

Strange that yours was all alloy. My B8.5 S4 has that red button as standard.

From what I have read here it would appear that Good Year F1's are a popular choice. Michelins are good too.

Very nice. [emoji106]

When a vehicle is approved for sale, the country of sales authority (for us in the UK, it’s the VCA) will witness various tests on the vehicle, for engines this will be a powercurve with it rigged to an engine dyno, with all production components fitted. Engine will be run in as per manufacturer’s ...

Yes, I'm sure the manufacturers don't expect modern cars to last more than 20 years or so.

Just the way of the world. Keep hold of the old classics if you have them. I'm sure they will appreciate in value.[emoji106]