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by idlevalve
Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:32 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Where to get the best rubber for standard wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 904

Where to get the best rubber for standard wheels?

looked all over the web for a good set of rubber but hate buying from sites i have no feedback from. Any one got some good advise on what sites to trust and more importantly what rubber to go for?
by idlevalve
Sat May 06, 2006 1:16 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Fuel Consumption figures
Replies: 41
Views: 2808

hmmm, iv just gone through the same mpg trial with mine. before the car shouts at me i can get 300 miles on a tank...again bout £50. Thats both town driving and mway. I drive it hard often and its been remapped by the boys at MRC to about 310-320 bhp. I noticed a large improvement after the remap (a...
by idlevalve
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:36 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: S4 Register
Replies: 87
Views: 10046

can only be a good thing just say the word 8)
by idlevalve
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:34 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Another MRC tale.
Replies: 63
Views: 5958

just to big up MRC some more...i came back from them last week after having a basic health check (which turned up some nasties) and a generic remap. I thought is was a great car before but now! dear lord. The guys did a amazing job and any other company could have taken me for a long credit card rid...
by idlevalve
Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:38 am
Forum: Trackdays and Meets
Topic: Worcestershire/ South Midlands Meet
Replies: 15
Views: 1327

I.m there with bells on...not much of a "geek" yet but ill bring some big words and random facts im sure ill fit right in :D
by idlevalve
Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: kings of the road!
Replies: 10
Views: 1436

oh yea tempted but not worth a month sleeping on the sofa and cooking me own meals :( but then again its only another £100 so ..as i said if doug can apply some pressure when i get there then who knows :D ill let u know. PS do we have any local meets glos area (can travel)
by idlevalve
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:08 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: When does the fever pass?
Replies: 30
Views: 2064

get it done...castle combe would be a great place to try...cheap to hire and a good track. If this gets done sign me up! and im sure many more would follow :D
by idlevalve
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: kings of the road!
Replies: 10
Views: 1436

yea its standard and it kicks in just as it should. However its off to MRC on friday am for a health check...which has now turned into a custom remap :? much to the displeasure of the other half. Not sure i need the map but its £50 for the health check and £400 for the map inc the check so seems to ...
by idlevalve
Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: kings of the road!
Replies: 10
Views: 1436

kings of the road!

OMG! :lol: is all i can say. Picked up my s4 yesterday and cant i stop smiling! thought its was gona be ok after reading all your posts but when u get one and own it its something else. understated not in your face but it can hold its own in most company. Whats with 4th gear being just as mad as 1-2...
by idlevalve
Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

hi jeff. sorry to here about your car hope its not a big bill :S the intention was there and for that i thank you. To let all know iv decided to steer clear of the car mainly due to the seller not quite feeling right (gut feeling, might be the london voice lol) Am prob gona stump up the cash and tak...
by idlevalve
Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

im based in Gloucester but can and will travel anywhere.

jeffw you have pm :D
by idlevalve
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

Ill give them a ring tomorrow. might work ok that way as any and all work needed to be done ie cambelt and service could be done by them, so mutualy benificial. Prob a big ask but nothing ventured....

thanks again :D
by idlevalve
Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

hmmm now in propper confused :shock: i cant see the guy letting me take the car up the road to Dialynx on his time etc...or insurance, but its worth the ask. Just out of interst are there any kind hearted experts at a lose end monday afternoon around the andover area (cash incentive offered :D ) if ...
by idlevalve
Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

hmmm now in propper confused :shock: i cant see the guy letting me take the car up the road to Dialynx on his time etc...or insurance, but its woth the ask. Just out of interst are there any kind hearted experts at a lose end monday afternoon around the andover area (cash incentive offered :D ) if n...
by idlevalve
Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:14 am
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: First post and its a help me thread, sorry
Replies: 30
Views: 2846

cheers guys this is all great stuff and does confirm everything i though (and more) Iv tried AA and RAC and they both charge £350+ for a inspection is this as cheap as it gets or are they doing the normal and robbing me blind? In terms of the milky oil could it not just be built up condensation due ...

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