Ok, few more Q's as i now have an S4 Avant...

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Ok, few more Q's as i now have an S4 Avant...

Post by Olly_K » Sat Oct 02, 2004 10:56 am

Yep, finally got one. Hibiscus Red Avant. Will get some pics on next week when i pick it up. I do have a few questions about it though

Its done 82k, full audi history except for 2 or 3. When is the major service on the S4 ? what should've been done. When should the cambelt be changed ?

Also, wheels.......stock rims are in perfect nick, and to be honest it'll be a while till i change em, but will putting 18's on it ruin it ?
Thinking of BBS Chanellges. What width and offset ? 225mm and 25 et ?

many thanks all

oh, i must be the youngest too, paying 1800 quid fully comp from elephant ! (23 years old with 1 year NCD)

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Post by jimbo » Sat Oct 02, 2004 12:36 pm

Cambelt should be done at 80k, you might want to get the water pump done at the same time. Was going to be around £800 (including service) when i enquired at my local dealer
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Post by Olly_K » Sat Oct 02, 2004 2:11 pm

excellent, many thanks !

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Post by Dippy » Mon Oct 04, 2004 2:20 pm

Make sure that the cambelt work included the roller & tensioner and not just the belt!
Other than that, the major work is just spark plugs and air filter, every 40K so check that they were done recently.

The stock avus wheels are 7.5" and ET45. 8" and ET35 will fit. For ET 25 you're bound to need spacers.

Your insurance seems cheap to me - well done!
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Post by JonnyX » Mon Oct 04, 2004 4:41 pm

Insurance does seem cheap. I would still recommend greenlight though if you are modded.
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Post by Olly_K » Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:13 pm

cool, thanks for the info guys.
well it certainly puts my mind at rest about the insurance !

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Post by Stevo » Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:34 pm

Congratulations :)

Got my insurance thru elephant as well, £350, 2 yrs NCD, 33 years old :)

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Post by Olly_K » Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:56 pm

wow !
now thats what i call cheap !

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Post by gavsteryoung » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:00 am

Yeah

I'm with Admiral (same as elephant) and I am 27 have 4 years NCB and a 23 year old Wife on the policy. And im paying £625 on the S4....

No-other insurance company can touch them for prices!!!

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Post by sash » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:54 am

bummer with elephant is they dont take direct debit, I left elephant and am with Admiral now, they do accept direct debit and they also seem to me damn cheap.
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Post by Olly_K » Tue Oct 05, 2004 12:29 pm

yeah, i phoned loads of companies and they all said if you can get it for that, do so, as they cant get anywhere near it.

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Post by Dippy » Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:43 pm

The other problem with Elephant is the mods that they don't insure.
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H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox

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