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by OPOGTS
Sun Mar 30, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Bill 17 hours to replace control arms
Replies: 4
Views: 4003

Re: Bill 17 hours to replace control arms

We’re not comparing apples with apples but for reference here’s a quote for work I’m having done from an Audi specialist
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by OPOGTS
Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:27 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Leaking Shock - no longer replaceable?
Replies: 4
Views: 3976

Re: Leaking Shock - no longer replaceable?

Thanks - they seem to be out of stock too. I have the standard setup. The garage hopefully have some sourced from Audi Tradition but they are going to check the DRC pipes for corrosion before I make the call. I think if the pipes are bad I might try the CRS Konis as I don’t want a firmer or lower ri...
by OPOGTS
Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:46 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Leaking Shock - no longer replaceable?
Replies: 4
Views: 3976

Leaking Shock - no longer replaceable?

Hi all Got a dreaded leaking offside rear shock absorber picked up during an MOT today....... the garage have said that Audi stopped making these in April last year and there's no patent stock available anywhere either, so currently struggling for a fix! Has anyone had the same problem recently, or ...
by OPOGTS
Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Car will not start
Replies: 23
Views: 13470

Re: Car will not start

I had the Audi Master Tech who did the airbag recall work look into my issue. He said there was a relay fault, so I’ve had those replaced and so far so good. That said he said you have to work through the issues as they appear one by one….. fingers crossed for now. It sounded like there is a long l...
by OPOGTS
Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Car will not start
Replies: 23
Views: 13470

Re: Car will not start

I had the Audi Master Tech who did the airbag recall work look into my issue. He said there was a relay fault, so I’ve had those replaced and so far so good. That said he said you have to work through the issues as they appear one by one….. fingers crossed for now. It sounded like there is a long li...
by OPOGTS
Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Recall
Replies: 61
Views: 27241

Re: Recall

Mines booked in for this Friday. They called me last week to say I qualify for a mobile appointment so as things stand they’re coming to me and doing on my drive…..! Let’s see. Reading Audi. Will also get them to check the brakes as the warning lights been on for a month but they all look great to ...
by OPOGTS
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Recall
Replies: 61
Views: 27241

Re: Recall

Mines booked in for this Friday. They called me last week to say I qualify for a mobile appointment so as things stand they’re coming to me and doing on my drive…..! Let’s see. Reading Audi. Will also get them to check the brakes as the warning lights been on for a month but they all look great to m...
by OPOGTS
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Car will not start
Replies: 23
Views: 13470

Re: Car will not start

Hi everyone, new to the the forum, just picked up my 'new' B7 RS4 Avant last month, loving it, will post about that separately at some point! I have also had this sporadic starting issue and only the first start of the day. What I've learned so far is you have to press the button and then WAIT. Som...
by OPOGTS
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: I did exactly what you're not supposed to do | Fuel Costs
Replies: 4
Views: 2434

Re: I did exactly what you're not supposed to do | Fuel Costs

Shame you didn’t track the mileage, would have been interesting to see the long term MPG.

I’m 1 month and 1k miles into ownership and have had to disable MPG from the trip computer menu to help keep me sane !!
by OPOGTS
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Car will not start
Replies: 23
Views: 13470

Re: Car will not start

Hi everyone, new to the the forum, just picked up my 'new' B7 RS4 Avant last month, loving it, will post about that separately at some point! I have also had this sporadic starting issue and only the first start of the day. What I've learned so far is you have to press the button and then WAIT. Some...

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