Recent content by ttelracs

I used a drill and some more flap wheels, starting with 40 grit and used a bit of sponge behind the flap wheel to keep the 'dust' down before using 80 grit, 120 grit and then finally a microfibre cloth wrapped round the flap wheel with some brasso to polish it up a bit. I also then used the...

Worth buying 2nd hand, an ultrasonic cleaner and rebuild kit with o-rings and pintles?

Had those sentiments about so many cars in my life, including this one.

Plus One. Take your time and at least wait until it's warmer and less inclement. I know from experience rushing back to the gym too soon after an injury and then simply extending the recuperation time. Definitely not in the same league as having your sternum cracked open but the premise is...

I just typed my number plate in here https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ which now shows I have a recall and need to contact my Audi dealership for a free repair. Thanks @markthenewt as when I checked back in January nothing flagged up.

That's a nice find.

I think I may remove mine and seal the holes.

A bit misleading those photos as I did it in the garage, I only put it on there air intake for the photos before cleaning up in the garage and refitting. You're right about those aluminium particles, they got everywhere. And yep, if I had a dishwasher and used it for engine parts I'd be living...

I've been opening up the throttle body and have stopped now as I don't think there is anymore to be gained taking of any more material. It does appear to rev more freely and the economy has improved slightly. I want to port the inlet side of the turbo next still using the power drill and flap...

Does one of the members here own an RS4 Avant, no plate RS04 PAU. Passed recently on the M1 before trading places a couple of weeks back, it sounded lovely.

Interesting to note the T-cut on the roof rails. It was raining here in Pinner again until about 10 mins ago too.

Yep I know that as my son drove to Bosnia a coupe of years back in the company CT200h and maxxed it out on the derestricted part of the Autobahn for miles, I think he managed 119 mph. I know France is very hot on fines on their Autoroutes but I had to double check the 140km/h as it about...

Nothing done really apart from another thrash to Liverpool and back on Saturday. One thing I have noticed from these trips is that the car seems to run so much better after each drive and I do take the opportunity to give it the beans and bounce it off the rev limiter a couple of times in 2nd...

Good to read and make sure you take your time recovering. I'm sure you've done your homework online and have done a lot of background reading regarding your op etc and looking forward to reading that you're back for good, so to speak. Take care.

I removed the throttle body and used the flap wheel to take a bit more material out on both sides of the throttle plate as well as a little knife edging. It runs so much better as feels a bit more torquey definitely pulls harder after 4k rpm. Clearing out all the oil sucked through the...