Chris James

I think this definitely looks like moisture creeping in under the lacquer. This is a common site these days on modern alloys and in my experience the only answer is to have them re-furbished and as part of that process have the wheels protected by the specialists carrying out the work.

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