Trevor Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 lol...we got the joke, Dan .... just wasn't funny (beware: banter being applied here!)
Steve Q Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Yea dan! Get a sense of humour will ya! :p lol (jokes) on a more serious matter, it has come to my attention (and not recently I may add) that my a6 is standard and I am attending VAG Tuner Live in July! Now the question is do I add roofbars and surfboard, bonnet bra and headlight brows to my a6 to make it look "modded" or not? What do you all think? I wont be doing any Mechanical mods as I don't think the engine will take it (it is on 321,000 miles after all!)
niedzial1983 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 A set of nice wheels steve ? Less is more imo.
Steve Q Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 6 hours ago, niedzial1983 said: A set of nice wheels steve ? Less is more imo. True, but I had intended to keep her stock. I not normally boring with cars but my dad bought it new so the car means a lot to me in stock form. If I put new rims on it, I'd have to lower it ;)
Dan3222 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 I would have commented but now I have the face on with you!!😜 Oh yes less is most definately more especially when it comes to an 80's 'car bra'. As you said it means a lot to you so just show it some TLC. Pay for a professional valet before the event. If you did get new wheels go slightly bigger then no need to lower anyway. The avant suits the aggressive higher stance it was designed to have.
Steve Q Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 That's true! I would like rs6 style rims but that's predictable lol! Deffo will get a full valet don't worry :D
niedzial1983 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Valet ? I would never allow anyone near my car ! These hand car wash places are worst thing possible for paint !
niedzial1983 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 I do all my detailing myself so cant say. I took half of my car apart and put it back lol . Its the only way to learn and get to know my car Profesional detiling is good but costly
Dan3222 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Steve Q said: That's true! Auto detailing place maybe? God yes. If your going to pay someone to do it I would go for a better place than the local car wash for sure. They have chemicals and polishes a plenty so it would come back like new. I am a bit like N.1983 in that I would 99% of time do it by myself, seats out job but sometimes it worth paying, especially for a show like this one when your taking a standard car - no disrespect intended BTW. Audis have never needed pimping in my eyes as they have such presence anyway. But at these events it's sometimes intimidating what some people have done to there cars. I can't wait to see the pics on here after the event. Mr Q, I would be very interested to hear of any Diesel V6 engine mods that stand out at the event. For a bit of food for thought provoking ideas for mine. It's only on half your miles so just run in in my opinion.
Steve Q Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 She'll be clean you can be sure of that! Exactly! I worry she'll stand out like a sore thumb being stock! My concern of modding the engine when it's covered such high miles is that it will effect it for the worse long term than the better. The engine has never been apart and has its original headgasket, cylinders/pistons, valves, cams etc. It's only had it's regular servicing! But have to agre would will be interesting to see what mods are available. I hoping we can get at least 5 cars for the display!
niedzial1983 Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 15 hours ago, Steve Q said: I hoping we can get at least 5 cars for the display! Steve you can put me on the list :)
Steve Q Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 3 hours ago, niedzial1983 said: Steve you can put me on the list :) Nice one! Thank you :)
Brad-B5 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Posted June 22, 2017 Hey all! right Update time! I've Had a new EGR as it was "farting" (knocking, tapping) also had a engine manifold seal changed, new front window wiper motor (well second hand but in good condition for fraction of the price of a new one) Air con re-gas and clean Now I have nice cold air (finally) and had a full service done too. last year was a new Turbo which changed it also So in the long run I have wanted to make this car new again, yes I could of bought a new car but this car is mine and I love it :) 1
Trevor Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Great news Brad-B5 (well for the car, not your wallet) and glad it's all tip-top again.
Brad-B5 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Posted June 22, 2017 Cheers Trevor I knew I could save for another car but better the devil you know lol 1
Trevor Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 That's true enough Brad-B5 .... at least you know what parts have gone in there over time.
Dan3222 Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 On 27/04/2017 at 9:27 PM, niedzial1983 said: Really like the idea of having led dlr facelifted headlights but i plan to do this . https://youtu.be/39tqymk2zzI Piotr, have you taken the plunge yet with the headlights? i am fitting DRL's to my T5 and have been searching eBay for suitable ones and saw loads of these. Item number 222464447604 you could make ur own!!
niedzial1983 Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 8:55 AM, Dan3222 said: Piotr, have you taken the plunge yet with the headlights? i am fitting DRL's to my T5 and have been searching eBay for suitable ones and saw loads of these. Item number 222464447604 you could make ur own!! I have not done anything, im not sure i will be changing the headlights unless i will find facelifted led version cheap
Brad-B5 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 Now thinking of selling my current car Audi A4 b5 for a new Audi like a 2008 A4 or an A5 for 2018 maybe.
Steve Q Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Brad-B5 said: Now thinking of selling my current car Audi A4 b5 for a new Audi like a 2008 A4 or an A5 for 2018 maybe. Oh no! How come Brad? The old a4 is nice :)
Brad-B5 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 I know I do love it but The constant repairs are getting too annoying now, had pretty much everything done now the gearbox needs changing and it was a pulsing engine or weather it's the gearbox not sure. need a diag but I'm just fed up now. :(
Steve Q Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Brad-B5 said: I know I do love it but The constant repairs are getting too annoying now, had pretty much everything done now the gearbox needs changing and it was a pulsing engine or weather it's the gearbox not sure. need a diag but I'm just fed up now. :( I feel your pain to an extent. The older they get the more maintenance they need! Il keep persevering with mine though as the thought of changing is a nightmare for me!
WPAWS Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Steve Q said: I feel your pain to an extent. The older they get the more maintenance they need! Il keep persevering with mine though as the thought of changing is a nightmare for me! Talking of maintenance i have my MOT 25th Aug but can`t see it being an issue, on the upside the car is booked into Audi this Wednesday coming for the free health check so they may pick any issues up :) Only plans i have for the car is to refurb the wheels black and depending on how easy it is to do i want to replace the Audi rings with gloss black rings
Brad-B5 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 Why is changing a nightmare? but i'd prefer to keep my car but It's not that I can't afford it its just annoying having to fork out all the time :(
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