WANTED BY THURSDAY !! RS4 ARB

[doug.p]

hiya

my car is going into Sanspeed on friday for a good going over inc cam belt and water pump, major service, lowering.
i am after the kit for the RS4 rear ARB, but cannot get hold of it locally, i have been sending Paul - Pjmspeedy a load of pm's but with no response - was also after the RS4 Grill

anyone got any ideas where i can get one by thursday night along with the associated parts needed for fitment - tho for the kit

ta

 

[Marrow]

Main Dealer or trade parts specialist (tps)?

 

[doug.p]

tried my local audi dealer - bexley audi.
first i had to get around the bafoon on the phone who insisted he could only sell to an rs4 owner, then said it would not fit my car, then said they did not have one in stock!
TPS - now i am going to sound really thick - whats that then ???
i searched via google and only things like the whiteline or h&r kit came up

 

[jdp1962]

tried my local audi dealer - bexley audi.
first i had to get around the bafoon on the phone who insisted he could only sell to an rs4 owner, then said it would not fit my car, then said they did not have one in stock!
TPS - now i am going to sound really thick - whats that then ???
i searched via google and only things like the whiteline or h&r kit came up

Click here for TPS.

I tried contacting Pjmspeedy for my armrest a while back, but he's been off line for a while. i hope he's ok.

The only way to get a dealer to order the parts is to walk in with a definitive list of part numbers and a credit card. The parts list is on an earlier post; I'll try and find it.

 

[jdp1962]

Click here and go to post number 28 for the part numbers.

 

[doug.p]

ok cool
going to call mr audi bexley again with the following part nos
RARB - 8E0 511 409 AL - £58.80
Bushes - 8E0 511 327 A - £2.78 each
Brackets - 8E0 511 439 - £2.85 each
Drop links - 8E0 505 465 AF - £25.95 each

watch this space.....

 

[doug.p]

ok
so all ordered, but audi uk are only showing 1 in stock, so i have ordered it and it will be back wednesday
N.B all the above is plus VAT, came to £115 total

 

[rizzini7]

Doesnt seem to bad, might get one myself

Edit

Called into TPS on my way back from having my coil pack recall done and odered a RARB, Bushes, Brackets and also ordered a Cupra Splitter while i was there. Probably should of ordered the drop links aswel. But the parts bloke at the Audi garage said i shouldnt need them. Fingers crossed theyre ok .

Picking it all up Tomorrow afternoon

 

[rowdyboy]

Me too

 

[rizzini7]

Lol. Just hope they had plenty in stock

 

[rizzini7]

Damn talked that up. TPS just rang and said its on back order and may take 7-10 days

 

[Sam W]

Rocking horse poo poo at the moment springs to mind for RS4 ARB's, most have to be ordered in from Germany lol, think we've bought them all!

 

[rizzini7]

True, was hoping to get mine all sorted for Audi's in the park

 

[doug.p]

lol - Bexley Audi just called me and said ALL my bits are here
got the last RS4 ARB in stock with audi UK

 

[jdp1962]

lol - Bexley Audi just called me and said ALL my bits are here
got the last RS4 ARB in stock with audi UK

Result! It's comforting to know Bexley Audi can occasionally get something right. Hope all goes well with you at Sanspeed. I'm sure it will; they've always done a good job for me.

 

[rizzini7]

lol - Bexley Audi just called me and said ALL my bits are here
got the last RS4 ARB in stock with audi UK

Lol, i'll let you have that one as you did order before me

 

[doug.p]

for anyone doing this, the below bushes are incorrect
Bushes - 8E0 511 327 A - £2.78 each
they are to small
i am getting the correct ones monday so will advise then

 

[rizzini7]

****** cant remember what ones i ordered now. That guy at Audi said something about bushes but cant remember if he cahnged the number i had written down. Then gave that to the guy a TPS. Will have to see when i collect Thursday and reorder if need be

 

[doug.p]

the correct part no is

2 x 8E0 511 327 D

triple checked

 

[jdp1962]

the correct part no is

2 x 8E0 511 327 D

triple checked

Have you got them yet? Bet you can't wait to get it fitted.

 

[doug.p]

you cursed me with bexley audi !!!! LOL
they have ordered some more for me and i am going back to sanspeed on the 06th to be fitted
they will also ensure the suspension geometry and trqacking is all ok following it being lowered.
spent just under a grand on friday in total, but was very impressed with everything they did

 

[jdp1962]

you cursed me with bexley audi !!!! LOL
they have ordered some more for me and i am going back to sanspeed on the 06th to be fitted
they will also ensure the suspension geometry and trqacking is all ok following it being lowered.
spent just under a grand on friday in total, but was very impressed with everything they did

Hah! You ingrate! I blessed you with Sanspeed. Bexley Audi you did all on your blimmin' own!

 

[doug.p]

yeah ying and yang i suppose

 

[ANDYTQ]

I guess i will have to wait for one then,will put on back order next week,mind you only picking new car tomorrow.Cheers Andy

 

[rizzini7]

Mine came in Tuesday. Also ordered wrong bushes. But now have correct ones. Being fitted today

 

[jdp1962]

Mine came in Tuesday. Also ordered wrong bushes. But now have correct ones. Being fitted today

Good news. You'll love it!

 

[rizzini7]

Yeah loving it already, looking at lowering next i think

 

[ANDYTQ]

Ordered mine today,parts guy said that 4 were due into the country soon,can't wait,Cheers Andy

 

[doug.p]

ok got it fitted saturday
thoughts......
well, i basically think it make a difference, i was turning around a usual roundabout and i sort of ended up almost using to much steering as the was a lot less role, also went around another roundabout fairly briskly and again the rear was more planted, so a definite worthwhile mod for the cash
could now do with something for the front ???

 

[jdp1962]

could now do with something for the front ???

No; leave the front anti-roll bar untouched. If you fit an uprated anti-roll bat to the front, it will have the reverse effect and increase understeer.

 

[doug.p]

ah ok
even with my new tyres - only done under 100 miles on them, the grip and roll were much better

 

[ANDYTQ]

Just had a call from cardiff audi,rs4 arb is waiting for collection,trouble is i'm off on summer hols sat,so wont be able to fit them until sept,also ordered b5 spring plates to drop the front a bit.Is the arb a easy job or do you need a ramp?,i was going to book it in to badger5 to get it done and get it remapped at the same time,lol,Cheers Andy.