Recent content by Byront8

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    2001 Nogaro Blue TT 8N - G25-660 Build

    Sorry meant to be a little more prescriptive - when I wrote spooling like a K04, it was more that the much larger turbo wouldn't feel lazy when using it during daily use. I'm hoping to be close towards the 450-500whp on the 660 turbo, and if possible, keeping the small port intake and the stock...
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    2001 Nogaro Blue TT 8N - G25-660 Build

    Hey all Based in New Zealand, and a sucker for a TT. So a few months ago we found a slightly abused 1.8T Manual Quattro 225 for sale, listed as Pelican Blue and after purchasing and looking at the build sticker found it was Nogaro Blue! Originally imported from the UK, its not been a pretty car...
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    2.0 TFSI Known Oil Consumption problem - 2015 ongoing thread (2009-2011 models)

    Oil consumption is a really hard thing to pick up on the inspection. Especially if the car was thoroughly washed beforehand. Mine was so shiny that i doubt the inside of the exhaust would have been black. Pretty much comes down to caveat emptor. Knowing what i know now, i would have bought a...
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    2.0 TFSI Known Oil Consumption problem - 2015 ongoing thread (2009-2011 models)

    Where in NZ are you located? I'm located in CHCH. I have a 2010 A4 with an Autosure Extreme Warranty - take it to Audi, they will need to do a service and use the correct oil (they won't budge on this step) - they will start the proper oil consumption test, you go and drive 1000km (or until...