Audi owners in here!

wassap · 9 Apr 2013 at 10:17

[TW]Fox;24086304 said:
Most needed retrofit ever - thats going to make a MASSIVE difference to the front of the car. Premium manufacturers cheaping out on projectors = fail.

SE Technik is a odd ball really, it comes with a decent spec, ie Leather,Sat Nav,Parking sensors, but then they omit the LED's, why oh why!

Para, its a great upgrade, that coupled with the wheel upgrade should really set the car off.

Out of interest, have you got any guides on bumper removal, I need to fit my Black Optics grill soon and it looks like a bumper off job, plus I can upgrade the horrible yellow fog bulbs too.

I wouldnt bother with the washers, they are just good for wasting washer fluid, they do nothing usefull what so ever.Grrr.

paradigm · 9 Apr 2013 at 10:26

Give me 10 minutes and I can get a guide for removing the bumper. I'm also doing the black optics grill, so will need it myself soon enough!

EDIT:

3 documents linked from "bumper cover removal"

1) Lock Carrier Cover
2) Wheel Housing Liner
3) Front Bumper Cover

wassap · 9 Apr 2013 at 10:55

Thanks for that, doesnt look too bad a job!

paradigm · 9 Apr 2013 at 21:02

No, doesn't look too difficult, the arch liners look to be the most awkward bits to remove.

[TW]Fox · 9 Apr 2013 at 21:19

Next retrofit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-2011...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460e171e4b

(pretend its not damaged)

rebel rebel · 9 Apr 2013 at 22:21

I posted here yesterday but didn't get a response.

Anyone here own a Audi A4 1.8T 190 QUATTRO SPORT?

paradigm · 10 Apr 2013 at 07:12

Might help if you stated an age of vehicle, and if you wanted to know anything specific?

It's a bit model specific to expect a relatively small motors community within a computer hardware forum to have an owner of an exact (aging) vehicle. I'm going to assume B6, although there wasn't ever a 190 (bhp, I guess it might be in PS), there was a 187 though.

Did you just want to someone to say "oh snap" if they owned one? Or did you want to know anything about them?

Kenai · 10 Apr 2013 at 07:22

rebel rebel said:
Anyone here own a Audi A4 1.8T 190 QUATTRO SPORT? Im thinking of going to look at a few of these, years 2003 and 2004 going for around £4k, any advice would be most welcome.

He stated an age when he first asked and asked for advice on buying.

paradigm · 10 Apr 2013 at 07:35

In that case, there are a few things to check depending on mileage, but I'd be primarily listening (you will have to listen, as its in the head) out for the cam chain/cam chain tensioner, as these tend to go around 100,000 - 120,000 miles. I'd want a service history that shows regular oil changes (and preferably an oil-pickup change at some point).

There aren't really many weak spots of the B6/B7 platform, so just keep an eye out for the typical stuff that you would do with any used car (electrics all work, aircon is cold, ominous noises, etc), and if it's an Avant, check that the rear wash-wipe works, as the wash tends to get gummed up.

rebel rebel · 10 Apr 2013 at 16:43

paradigm said:
In that case, there are a few things to check depending on mileage, but I'd be primarily listening (you will have to listen, as its in the head) out for the cam chain/cam chain tensioner, as these tend to go around 100,000 - 120,000 miles. I'd want a service history that shows regular oil changes (and preferably an oil-pickup change at some point).

There aren't really many weak spots of the B6/B7 platform, so just keep an eye out for the typical stuff that you would do with any used car (electrics all work, aircon is cold, ominous noises, etc), and if it's an Avant, check that the rear wash-wipe works, as the wash tends to get gummed up.

Thanks for taking the time to offer some advice. I had my last car (a saab 900) for 8 years, so its been ages since I've been looking for a car.

Heres 2 examples of what I was thinking of going for.

car 1
car 2

Do these look like they might be worth taking a look at?

Yaayuh! · 10 Apr 2013 at 16:49

rebel rebel said:
Thanks for taking the time to offer some advice. I had my last car (a saab 900) for 8 years, so its been ages since I've been looking for a car.

Heres 2 examples of what I was thinking of going for.

car 1
car 2

Do these look like they might be worth taking a look at?

Get Car 1 for 3500 and i think you've got a good deal there.

rebel rebel · 10 Apr 2013 at 17:58

Rossi~ said:
Get Car 1 for 3500 and i think you've got a good deal there.

Thanks, I thought it looks pretty decent, and has full service history.

GinG · 17 Apr 2013 at 18:17

Knew my MOT was coming up soon, checked the documentation and it ran out last week! FFFFFFUUUUUUUU!

Booking in for MOT, Cambelt with service & Tyres...expensive month again!

pepp77 · 17 Apr 2013 at 18:20

GinG said:
Knew my MOT was coming up soon, checked the documentation and it ran out last week! FFFFFFUUUUUUUU!

Booking in for MOT, Cambelt with service & Tyres...expensive month again!

Almost did that a couple of years ago but managed to get it in with a day to spare. This year I had it done early (couple of weeks ago) and it still has over a year to run now.

Bananaaa · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:01

Alright guys,

Going to be purchasing a new(ish) s3 at the end of the month

Any advice/tips when buying one?

paradigm · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:07

Wait for the saloon

Minstadave · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:12

Bananaaa said:
Alright guys,

Going to be purchasing a new(ish) s3 at the end of the month

Any advice/tips when buying one?

Old model? Manual or DSG?

Bananaaa · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:15

Looking at 57/58 plate and manual...

paradigm · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:17

Don't bother, it's the same car as a 2005-2006, and it's not like buying a 2008 will get you a warranty or any newer tech.

Xez · 17 Apr 2013 at 21:38

What's your budget? That year will be an 8p2, here are some weak points from what I know:

Cam follower worn through £24 part and DIY
Diverter valve is weak (diaphragm splits), replace with revised 'D' valve.
Clutches are known to be weak especially at stage one and aren't great at stock.

Make sure the haldex has been serviced every 40k and the cambelt should have been replaced by now.

Service costs are very reasonable and performance gains are relatively cheap.

The ride is shocking which is completely normal. Also a slight whoosh/turbo noise can be heard on gear change/dumping boost which is also normal.