Chris James

Hi Charles, Obviously I dont know how long you will be staying in the S/Wales area, but if that light is staying on and a cause of concern, it might be worth a conversation with, or better still a visit to R-Tec. Anyway, best of luck getting it sorted.

Hello Charles, I live in South Wales and take my Audi S7 to R-Tec of Swansea 01792 897575 They have just moved to a new workshop facility in Gorseinon, Swansea and its an impressive set up. They do all Germen cars and high performance vehicles, but they specialise in Audi's. They do get busy and so if you need to book your car in, dont delay too long Regards Chris

Very smart, bet you cant wait to collect and to get behind the wheel! Chris

That's interesting, as I have spent nearly 12 months looking, reviewing, you-tubing, e-baying & visiting Audi main dealers etc, for new or second hand alloys for my S7. The biggest problem I had was the size of the S7 break calipers and finding alloys that I liked and that offered the caliper clearance. They are standard brakes, but their size certainly limited the wheels I could consider. The wheel offset is crucial and I've ended up with TSW Chicane 20" x 10J alloys which have a very slight concave and sit within the arches. They have an offset of ET25 and I'm planning to fit 275/35 to the front and 285/35 to the back, but the upgrade isn't finished yet. I tried a part worn 265/35 on the front, but it looked too small. Anyway, I wish you well with your alloy wheel upgrade.

Hi Dave, Car looks very nice Dave - a couple of RS badges on the back and you wouldn't know any different!!!! Enjoy your ownership Best wishes Chris

Its a cracking motor - thanks for pici's and enjoy your ownership.

Hi Chris, Lovely car Chris, I've always really liked their shape and i think the colour really suits it. I've never owned one so don't know of any unique issues with the model, but I can see that Greg has given you some things to check. Enjoy your ownership and I hope it proves reliable for you. Chris.

Hi Allan, Thanks for your message. The 6.0 is a V12 and was introduced to take over from the 5.3 V12. Production of the 6.0 was from around 1992/3 through to the end of production in 1996 and coincided with the introduction of the full facelift version and became the only V12 XJS available. The other models available were the 4.0 & 3.6, both of which I believe were the straight 6 cylinder engine. Anyway, thanks for your message and I'm glad you like the picture.

Hi Lee, nice car and plate - is it V8 or V10?

I agree, XE's are very nice - bet you end up swopping vehicles sometimes!!

Thanks Steve, glad you like the Jag. Its a 6.0 litre so becoming quite rare these days. Compared to the SL which is a bit of a brute (nice brute of course!) the Jag is a bit more of an elegant lady!! Thanks for your message Chris

Dear Audi enthusiasts, I sent a photo back in May'24 of my newly purchased S7 (see below)which I'm really pleased with, but my other family members weren't happy that they hadn't been included in the picture and so here they are!

Sorry Gareth, I havant answered your question re the price of a single wheel - if I could get £250 for it I would happy Regards Chris

Hi Gareth, Thanks for your message. I do understand your comment and that you clearly think I'm nutz, but I think the shape of the A7/S7 is timeless and a set of nice alloys does suit them. I've looked and looked for aftermarket alloys, but haven't seen any I like enough to buy. I could source a set of the 21" rotor wheels and while they are ok, they aren't my favourite. I will keep looking Regards Chris

Hi all, Oh well following on from my earlier alloy wheel upgrade submission, my search for the 19" x 9j Audi wheels I really liked (8to-071-499-1zl) has finally come to its completion. Despite me paying over £400 to my local Audi dealer for 1 single wheel just for me to try prior to ordering the other 3, after 6 weeks it still hadn't turned up. Audi couldn't give me a reason for the delay or a delivery date - this is also despite them confirming that the wheels were in stock in Germany. Anyway after 6 weeks and the absence of any positive delivery news, I reluctantly requested a full refund and that I have now received. Moving on, but still chasing the same wheel(s) (Audi part number 8to-071-499-1zl) I came across a set of 5 for sale on e-bay. I contacted the seller and explained I had an S7 and that I was aware that the wheels were catalogued as fitting an S5, I went on to explain that I found it hard to believe that Audi would make a different size brake caliper for an S5 vs an S7 and for that reason I was prepared to take the gamble and if I could buy 1 wheel from him for me to try prior to spending a lot more on his full set. The seller understood my predicament and like me thought they would probably be the same size calipers on both models, but understanding that neither Audi, he or I could be 100% certain, agreed to sell me the fifth wheel only. The wheel arrived and I offered it up to the front hub and oh dear, my fear was realised as it wasn't going to clear the caliper. I tried once, twice, and a third time, but no it wasn't going to happen. Just out of interest Audi at the point of me ordering the single wheel, were also of the view that it would probable fit, although it was only listed as fitting an S5. In summary then instead of me being able to share pictures with you of the car with its new wheels on, I'm back to the drawing board albeit a few hundred quid light, but that was my gamble and it hasn't paid off!! That said I have gained 1 x genuine brand new Audi alloy (still in its box)which has never been fitted to a car (not even mine!!). It has never had a tyre fitted to it and is clearly new - its size again is 19" x 9J ET33 and part number 8to-071-499-1zl. If anyone is interested in the wheel please let me know, meanwhile I will keep looking and maybe look for a 20" or 21" x 9J, 9.5J or 10J. Thanks for reading Chris