Chris James

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

Hi Neil, I'm glad you like the S7, I bought it a few weeks ago and am really enjoying the drive. Your point about 'a nice set of wheels' is a good one, as that is exactly what I'm doing. I have found pictures of a genuine Audi 15 spoke alloy with diamond cut silver spokes and a polished rim, but I cant find any to look at in the 'flesh'. My local Audi dealer can get them from Germany, but if I order them I have to have them. As a consequence I am ordering one single wheel to see what they are like and to try on the car, and if all good I will order another 3. If all goes to plan I will post some additional pictures. Thanks Neil Chris

Hi Audi Members, I am looking to replace the Audi alloys on my 2013 S7 with upgraded and slightly larger Audi alloys, new or second hand. I understand the fitment requirements are 5 X 112, between 19-22 inch, between 8.5J and 9.5J with an offset of between 26 & 37mm. If anyone has any pictures they could make available to me of A7/S7/RS7's with upgraded alloys that would be great. In terms of style and colour, I prefer multi-spoke and prefer silver or graphite rather than black, but realise that there isn't much choice in terms of the multi-spoke options from Audi. On the internet I have spotted an Audi multi-spoke alloy part number 8to-071-499-1zl (19x9J ET33 5X112 Bright Aluminium) and although they were available to buy, they were located in the USA and Canada! I don't intend carrying out any body modifications or involving any spacers, but any advice in terms which wheels to avoid and which to consider would be appreciated. I would also need to purchase tyres and would be considering 19", 20" or 21", a profile of 30 or 35 (40 profile currently on car) and a width 275 or 285. Many thanks Chris

Hi Club Members, I am new to the club having just bought my first Audi. Its a 2013 S7 with full service history including its original bill of sale from Audi in Newbury, and its finished in ice (I think I've got that right) silver with a black interior. It has a sunroof and I am chuffed with it so far. I am living in Swansea and really don't know where to have it serviced, although my preference is to maintain its main dealer service history which has been in Newbury and Reading - bit of a trip for servicing, although I would probably enjoy the journey!!. I have the same issue with a Mercedes SL which I have had since 2021, although I have decided to take that to the Mercedes specialist in Bridgend about 30 miles from me. If anyone knows and could recommend any Audi trustworthy independent specialists or main dealers, please let me know. I have attached a couple of pici's for you to see the car. I would like to get some 21"x 9J alloys for it and have been looking on e-bay for style options, but haven't seen any yet. I do quite like the Audi Rotor wheel in the grey/silver, but I also like an Audi 15 spoke 19" x 8.5J wheel (part number 8TO-071-499-1ZL in silver) which is being advertised as fitting the A5 model, however its size and offset (ET33) suggests to me that it would also fit the S7? Anyway, enough blurb from me and I'll let you know how I get on. Many thanks Chris