What have you done to your A4 b6 today?
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TheDriver
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Cheers mate, yeah possibly a black tint on a black motor would look a little bit too gangster but smoking out the clear lens I reckon would look pretty decent. I've got a picture in my mind of the half smoked Mk2 Golf Gti 16v rear lights. The looked nice and subtle in the grey and red format. Have you got link/pics anywhere for this mod?
deano1978
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Today i put my old alloys back on,which are on ebay (ahem) ;-) these were were what i had on...
To these,but im not sure? They are there both 19" these look a little smaller?
To these,but im not sure? They are there both 19" these look a little smaller?
Nice 1 BakPak top lad. Had a mad moment early and nearly did it as soon as I got home,then me lil brain engaged and remembered the is hot water in there lol. So I washed her instead lol
Hahha gangster love it.
Sorry no link/thread that I have seen but if I do decide do mine I will add to my thread
Today i put my old alloys back on,which are on ebay (ahem) ;-) these were were what i had on...
To these,but im not sure? They are there both 19" these look a little smaller?
Loving the new rims. They are schweet, makes it look lower aswel
Jimmy TDI
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You might as well spend a little bit more time on it and totally flush the coolant system while your changing the stat, it's only about £14 a bottle of which you will need two. Maybe I should have stated that's what I did when it took an hour.
Good shout there gym,even though I'm sure it has not long had one, but that's just goin of the past seller,is it pretty straight forward job on these?
Jimmy TDI
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Yeah mate there is a drain tap next to the intercooler to empty the system. You have to loosen off the front part of the undertray in that corner to get to it, but that's no biggie.
Today i put my old alloys back on,which are on ebay (ahem) ;-) these were were what i had on...
To these,but im not sure? They are there both 19" these look a little smaller?
I prefer the top ones mate,they look so much bigger than the new ones!Maybe the spokes that go right to the edge of the wheel make themlook bigger.
not keen on the new ones mate sorry..........Still the best A4 avant though by far.
deano1978
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Thanks wolf and ruffrider,really torn,the bigger looking wheels mgt b sold as someones offered me 400 notes.
Only option...paint the black rim to throw the illusion.
Which colour,how do i do a poll??
Only option...paint the black rim to throw the illusion.
Which colour,how do i do a poll??
NO NO NO, leave em as they are, in Keith Lemmons words "they are bang tidy" lol
@ Deano - personally I think some different wheels would do the car more justice, but if it's down to those two the second set is better, but you'd have to either paint the wheel lip, or (ideally) polish it up to match the spokes. I think that would look nice.
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Second set definitely a nicer looking wheel than the first. But you're right, the black lip does give the illusion that they're smaller.
deano1978
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Thanks for advice chaps,Well im still in a pickle about which wheels :-#
On another note,ive been at swift tuning (surrey) since ****** 8am. Had my bv43 turbo installed,just waiting for the remap
3rd remap!!
On another note,ive been at swift tuning (surrey) since ****** 8am. Had my bv43 turbo installed,just waiting for the remap
3rd remap!!
Thanks for advice chaps,Well im still in a pickle about which wheels :-#
On another note,ive been at swift tuning (surrey) since ****** 8am. Had my bv43 turbo installed,just waiting for the remap
3rd remap!!
Soooooooooooooo jealous, big *** BV Turb get in lad lol
Obviously everyones taste in wheels will be different,just my opinion i like the new ones but not as much as the original set,really suit the car.Whichever you choose will still look superb!!
Quick question on the headset mod, do the rear headsets have the dip at the front? (Sorry know descriptions rubbish) the the fronts just a normal rounded shape?
Just wanted the check if mine haven't been done already
Just wanted the check if mine haven't been done already
krisavant
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Quick question on the headset mod, do the rear headsets have the dip at the front? (Sorry know descriptions rubbish) the the fronts just a normal rounded shape?
Just wanted the check if mine haven't been done already
Yep
krisavant
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Cleaned the maf with contact cleaner, checked the egr for soot build up and none there, happy days.
Just fitted 4 Bridgestone tyres which was a little painful on the wallet but the grip makes up for it.....
Next week new suspension all round. Tempted to go for the bilstein shocks and eibach spring sportline kit from DPM for £655.
Next week new suspension all round. Tempted to go for the bilstein shocks and eibach spring sportline kit from DPM for £655.
I can't wait! I think the difference will be mind blowing. At 175,000 I'm still running on the original se suspension, well I assume it's original as it makes me feel ill sometimes with all the pitching and rolling.
Think you will find this is temp sensor on mine
And typical the 1 I have ordered is wrong!
Just bought pro-kit springs, new brake lines all round and rear drop links. MOT end of the month 
Think you will find this is temp sensor on mine
And typical the 1 I have ordered is wrong!
I thought it was the thermostat you were on about?
Just bought pro-kit springs, new brake lines all round and rear drop links. MOT end of the month
Be sure to post pics of the pro-springs when fitted!
Be sure to post pics of the pro-springs when fitted!
Will do mate. Should be end of next week!
Fitted coolant temp sensor (a little b*stard if you ask me) only to find the gauge still reads the temp at round 70. £40 down the pan lol
Have you replaced the thermostat? Mine was running at 70 degrees but with the new stat it's back to 90 degrees.
