New owner :)

[Dec369]

Well had the monster 9 days now. I am 21 & from the north west.

Bought her of a forum member after a nervous few hours waiting for the money to clear

[C17LJR]

Welcome

[TimDogg]

Bro, I have a lot of respect for you owning this car at this age but recognise that when it goes wrong in an RS4 it goes wrong at a speed that most other cars never reach. I'm just saying that nothing can save you from physics and maybe just being careful in the bends for a few months until you get the hang of the car would be a good thing.

You're obviously a sensible guy anyway as you bought a forum car (whose was it?) and it looks awesome but maybe just take it steady - nice colour btw just not as fast as Sprint Blue!

[TimDogg]

It's a 2006 like mine and needs a Milltek! I'm thinking 70k miles and on KWs or PSS9s?

[Dec369]

Bro, I have a lot of respect for you owning this car at this age but recognise that when it goes wrong in an RS4 it goes wrong at a speed that most other cars never reach. I'm just saying that nothing can save you from physics and maybe just being careful in the bends for a few months until you get the hang of the car would be a good thing.

You're obviously a sensible guy anyway as you bought a forum car (whose was it?) and it looks awesome but maybe just take it steady - nice colour btw just not as fast as Sprint Blue!

Haha thank you no I totally understand that, I had a focus st when I was 20 so know what it's like to have power.

Yep I did all my homework & research before I bought one

I bought it of parptoot.

How did you know it was 2006 model ??? & it's got 77600 ok the clock but has had all the major parts / faults fixed with receipts to prove & recently de-coked. Only problem is bad brake judder that needs to be sorted !!! Getting the windows tinted on teusday which will complete the look in my opinion

[rwilsonrs4]

[quote="How did you know it was 2006 model ??? & it's got 77600 ok the clock but has had all the major parts / faults fixed with receipts to prove & recently de-coked. Only problem is bad brake judder that needs to be sorted !!! Getting the windows tinted on teusday which will complete the look in my opinion[/quote]


fried egg front indicators = 2006

[Dec369]

Ah right I have looked into de-yolking but looks way to much hassle

[rwilsonrs4]

i know , mines the same , cant be bothered yet

[TimDogg]

Don't bother changing the indicators, old school is best. Also 2006 has the push buttons in the cab without the chrome. 70k miles is what I'd expect a 21 year old to settle on, no offence but you are a smart guy - these engines last for ever so you have done well - if you don't mind I might send you a link about young guys that have got into trouble with the car before you - it might help?

[TimDogg]

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 21&start=0

Hope it helps bro - the brake judder can be sorted by really hard braking or change the discs when the time comes, there's normally a bulk buy around the corner

[Yanos]

Respect dude. If I had the money at your age I would have done the same. Enjoy

[Dec369]

Don't bother changing the indicators, old school is best. Also 2006 has the push buttons in the cab without the chrome. 70k miles is what I'd expect a 21 year old to settle on, no offence but you are a smart guy - these engines last for ever so you have done well - if you don't mind I might send you a link about young guys that have got into trouble with the car before you - it might help?

Yep it's to much hassle for such a little gain. A friend had one a while ago that was on 148k & said it was still running strong.

Wow that's pretty scary :/ never nice to see cars like that & knowing that people have died. I do take my time in it though & don't drive like the chavs you see in corsas wanting to race everything.

I have looked into getting them skimmed, £100 for the fronts & he said it would get rid of the judder. Might give that a go & save a bit of money for now

[TonyHayers]

Don't bother changing the indicators, old school is best. Also 2006 has the push buttons in the cab without the chrome. 70k miles is what I'd expect a 21 year old to settle on, no offence but you are a smart guy - these engines last for ever so you have done well - if you don't mind I might send you a link about young guys that have got into trouble with the car before you - it might help?

Yep it's to much hassle for such a little gain. A friend had one a while ago that was on 148k & said it was still running strong.

Wow that's pretty scary :/ never nice to see cars like that & knowing that people have died. I do take my time in it though & don't drive like the chavs you see in corsas wanting to race everything.

I have looked into getting them skimmed, £100 for the fronts & he said it would get rid of the judder. Might give that a go & save a bit of money for now

Yep, unless they're down to limit get them skimmed. Did mine recently and judder resolved.

Re. the de-tango. I really wouldn't bother, you can buy brand new OEM headlamps (mmm, shiny) with clear indicators for £189.91 from http://www.allpartssouthwest.com/acatal ... 6_06_.html. I then sold my used ones for £220 for the pair on ebay.

[Dec369]

Don't bother changing the indicators, old school is best. Also 2006 has the push buttons in the cab without the chrome. 70k miles is what I'd expect a 21 year old to settle on, no offence but you are a smart guy - these engines last for ever so you have done well - if you don't mind I might send you a link about young guys that have got into trouble with the car before you - it might help?

Yep it's to much hassle for such a little gain. A friend had one a while ago that was on 148k & said it was still running strong.

Wow that's pretty scary :/ never nice to see cars like that & knowing that people have died. I do take my time in it though & don't drive like the chavs you see in corsas wanting to race everything.

I have looked into getting them skimmed, £100 for the fronts & he said it would get rid of the judder. Might give that a go & save a bit of money for now

Yep, unless they're down to limit get them skimmed. Did mine recently and judder resolved.

Re. the de-tango. I really wouldn't bother, you can buy brand new OEM headlamps (mmm, shiny) with clear indicators for £189.91 from http://www.allpartssouthwest.com/acatal ... 6_06_.html. I then sold my used ones for £220 for the pair on ebay.

Yeh going to get them looked at & take it from there

I can't be bothered changing them. Just more money spent for no real gain

[sync24]

Only problem is bad brake judder that needs to be sorted !!!

I have 3 month old disks and pads [OEM] all round in my 07 RS4 Avant - I developed bad brake judder recently. Last weekend I borrowed my neighbours compressor and cleared all the vent holes in the discs and gave the calipers a good 'blow out' - My break judder has gone .....

PS FON!