Recent content by Devon

Had my car to the garage a couple of weeks ago to get the CV boots and a track rod end sorted. When we got the car back the first motorway trip we took threw up a vibration through the car at 60+ mph. We also have inherited a knock, which isn't always there, sometimes it is when turning left...

Now I know this is a "sensitive" subject ;) , but has anybody used or are using a decent "budget" performance/lowered suspension set up. Thinking coilovers, but not adverse to springs and dampers. I know I'll get the usual "get what you pay for", but there has to be an option out there for...

I've just bought an Avant 1.9 TDi (90 bhp) which had 168k on. It's clocked the 170k mark now and it's still a great car. I've changed the cam belt, water pump and tensioners, couple of new gaskets for a minor leak and thats about it. She still drives well and corners flat and tight. No knocks...

Thanks for the kind words guys. After initial 2 days with the car I have to report...ALL IS WELL! The buils quality is very good indeed. Steering tight, handling is very good too. Bear in mind that in 2 years we had not one thing go wrong with the Vectra so the Audi has a lot to live up to, but...

Hello everyone, I'm obviously new to the forum (hopefully that will all change though). Anyway I take delivery of a 98 R plate Audi A3 1.8 Sport tomorrow. The Audi is replacing a 01 Y plate Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 24v V6 SRi so I'm getting varied opinions on the level of how good/bad a deal I've...