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by iaingbrown
Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Car Standing-Battery Dying-Kill Switch
Replies: 49
Views: 7462

Re: Car Standing-Battery Dying-Kill Switch

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Single-Twin-Battery-Disconnect-Lever-Blade-Switch-HEAVY-DUTY-SHUT-OFF-ISOLATOR/224363307458?hash=item343d1861c2:g:3YIAAOSwuLZY7L~b I got this off Ebay - works well. I lock the car on the key with the tailgate open. Reach under to battery and disconnect.Close tailgate. Main...
by iaingbrown
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Car Standing-Battery Dying-Kill Switch
Replies: 49
Views: 7462

Re: Car Standing-Battery Dying-Kill Switch

I use one of these.https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZHITING-Battery-Disconnect-Switch-Isolator/dp/B08HCQG3G1/ref=asc_df_B08HCQG3G1/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589112867541&psc=1 No problems ...
by iaingbrown
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:40 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Spare Wheel
Replies: 31
Views: 6268

Re: Spare Wheel

I was driving the same route a week later. Massive crater in the outside lane of the entrance to Clyde Tunnel south to north. Can't exactly leap out and take photos. Probable culprit but couldn't prove it.
by iaingbrown
Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Spare Wheel
Replies: 31
Views: 6268

Re: Spare Wheel

Had the misfortune of feeling a tyre 'go' on the entry to the Clyde Tunnel. Had to drive through and stop at first available safe area. Rear offside had been cut in two circumferentially. Abandoned car: Sunday and snowing. Went back on Monday and jacked car on plastic jack and left overnight. Took w...
by iaingbrown
Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Ayrshire RS6 mechanic recommendation
Replies: 21
Views: 5070

Re: Ayrshire RS6 mechanic recommendation

I'd recommend Audi Technik Centre. Owner previously headed service dept of Audi dealers at Braehead. They are currently in Bishopbriggs, moving to Dobbie's Loan central Glasgow in March.
by iaingbrown
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: 18'' Rims any use for potholes?
Replies: 4
Views: 1575

Re: 18'' Rims any use for potholes?

Mmm, I had the Legacy Turbo Estate and traded for the 3 litre Outback. It was certainly smooth but not enough oomph. I have no idea how the more exotic supercars cope with the roads? These must be a magnet for front spoilers and low suspension arms. Most of the potholes are nearside and scaring the ...
by iaingbrown
Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: 18'' Rims any use for potholes?
Replies: 4
Views: 1575

18'' Rims any use for potholes?

I had the misfortune to tackle the narrow twisty section of the Loch Lomond road in the dark and wet last week. Two nearside and one offside crash as tyre and suspension met craters in the road. I'm on 19'' OEM rims and Billstein coilovers. Anyone changed from 19s to 18s and found it helpful? I have...
by iaingbrown
Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:29 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Headlight seal
Replies: 13
Views: 2308

Re: Headlight seal

Mine does this if powerwashed or if water is sprayed directly at headlight. The other one is fine. Take the rubber gasket off the back and let it dry out. Add a hairdryer blast to the lens if you're keen. Mine is fine if no water blasted at it. Visual inspection shows no sign of a duff seal and the ...
by iaingbrown
Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Radiator change
Replies: 13
Views: 3982

Re: Radiator change

Mine needed done after low speed fender bender. Insurance job but I do not remember anything as steep as this. My recall was bumper, intercooler, rad and headlight under 3K. The rad was definitely not 700 with work.
by iaingbrown
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:27 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Is this safe to drive on
Replies: 11
Views: 2485

Re: Is this safe to drive on

Nope. Set of for Unit 20 from Glasgow; had battered deep pothole from the bad 2010 winter with nearside front. En route the car was vibrating and mayhem. Pulled off the road and had a right good look. Couldn't see anything. It was the carcass of the tyre bashed and bulging from the trauma of the pot...
by iaingbrown
Fri May 16, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Paul Walker Audi RS6 Avant For sale
Replies: 8
Views: 2744

Re: Paul Walker Audi RS6 Avant For sale

Roy Keane, Nick Mason , Jamiroquai.
by iaingbrown
Tue May 13, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: RS6 C5 Undertray
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Re: RS6 C5 Undertray

I bought one from dealers a few years ago after heavy snow thinned and split mine.
As far as I remember there were two undertrays on offer ; I bought the heavy duty one and it was pretty substantial and thicker than previous item.
by iaingbrown
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: C5 Gearbox problem
Replies: 42
Views: 12097

Re: C5 Gearbox problem

I had recon. gearbox installed by Mackies about five years ago. No problems with them. Not cheap, I think circa £6k plus the old box. The car was transformed: probably drove 10-15K with box on the way out. I've had one gearbox service from them since ( about £200?) not sure what they do apart from c...
by iaingbrown
Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:52 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Another (slightly poorer) newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 3407

Re: Another (slightly poorer) newbie

OK, I'll say it. I think the box is on the way out, I don't think a remap will help. Symptoms include clunky changes, thumping in to lower gear when slowing down and going in to limp mode. All symptoms worse when ambient temperature or engine temperature is low. Hope it's not that , but prepare for ...
by iaingbrown
Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:47 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: N. Ireland servicing
Replies: 11
Views: 1972

Re: N. Ireland servicing

I would seriously suggest getting to Dublin and Liverpool for Unit 20. ( Wirral)
I do the round trip from Glasgow and have never felt the outlay on time/petrol was misspent.

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