Gearbox life survey

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by MrGeneric » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:04 am

Thanks for your help boys... Ill let you lot know how it goes; going to bank then got 3 cars to see today...

Now do me a favour as im going to be busy; get the Fcuk of the forum and go get some titties... Joke

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Mr V10 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:13 am

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by bam_bam » Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:57 pm

Clearly the OP had already made up his mind and skimmed over our warnings. It's the best way to buy these cars really, with your heart, not your brain.
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Gearbox life survey

Post by RS6MAN » Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:39 pm

bam_bam wrote:Clearly the OP had already made up his mind and skimmed over our warnings. It's the best way to buy these cars really, with your heart, not your brain.
On the way now bambam! Got 2 c5 pluses to see but first an rs4 b5 mtm! If i fall in love with that then fcuk u rs6! Sorry for offending you rs6 guys!!!

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by chunky79 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:46 pm

I would have loved a b5 rs4 if only the rear leg room wasn't so poor.
Which rs6's you looking at?
Also with the rs4, make sure the cams have been inspected for wear!!!!!!!
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by bam_bam » Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:59 pm

I love the B5, I really do, it looks so 'right'. Nills white B5 at the pre-AITP meet South Mimms was gorgeous.
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Shoppinit » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:06 pm

This thread has turned from a useful resource into complete drivel.
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by mavada » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:14 pm

bam_bam wrote:I love the B5, I really do, it looks so 'right'.
absolutely, ive never seen one in the flesh but recently there was one parked close to my house. if i have to choose now, it would be difficult...
...and they are more rare then the 6, less made....and ofcourse no worries about the box...
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Mr V10 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:17 pm

bam_bam wrote:I love the B5, I really do, it looks so 'right'. Nills white B5 at the pre-AITP meet South Mimms was gorgeous.
*Nills'
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Shoppinit » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:19 pm

Amar wrote: *Nills'
**Nill's
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Mr V10 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:25 pm

Both ways work when it finishes with an 's' is what I was taught?
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2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Mr V10 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:26 pm

Shop, the guys name is Nills.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Shoppinit » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:28 pm

Ah, didn't know that. You mean Nillseses then. ;)
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by chunky79 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:54 pm

Shoppinit wrote:This thread has turned from a useful resource into complete drivel.
While it is still in no mans land, when you back over here?
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.

Now - Empty garage

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Re: Gearbox life survey

Post by Shoppinit » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:57 pm

Dunno. Nothing firm for the time being.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."

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