What have you done to your A4 b6 today?

Wahlstrom · Mar 19, 2016

Painted the centerpiece on my BBS RS861.. Pearl grey.
Just need 3 more now, and polish the lip..

But don't know what to do with the inside of the wheel... My first plan was to strip the clear coat and polish to mirror finish, but thinking of it, perhaps it's easier to paint it black.. With all the brake dust etc..

mattmanwrx · Mar 19, 2016

I retro fitted cruise control last night, now to go on the motorway and use it!

Ruairi_a4 · Mar 19, 2016

Done the mr muscle method on the turbo and changed the n75 valve...still going into limp mode and throwing up boost deviation fault. :wtf:

JamieOS · Mar 19, 2016

mattmanwrx said:
I retro fitted cruise control last night, now to go on the motorway and use it!

It's a gift to have. My car came with some aftermarket cruise stalk installed, but it was never fully set up. Damn glad I had it set up. It fluctuates a bit more than I'd like, but it's not too bad.

Andy101 · Mar 19, 2016

SOLD HER.

Wahlstrom · Mar 20, 2016

I see you also had the mist in the rear lights.. Is it because they are aftermarket? Really can't take my eyes off it every time I walk up to my car..

Andy101 · Mar 20, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
I see you also had the mist in the rear lights.. Is it because they are aftermarket? Really can't take my eyes off it every time I walk up to my car..

No mist - just the photo. They are the original units and were as clear as day.

Wahlstrom · Mar 21, 2016

Andy101 said:
No mist - just the photo. They are the original units and were as clear as day.

Def looks like mist to me

D9n dk · Mar 21, 2016

Sometimes you get mist if the seal that sits between the cluster and body isn't sitting right

Wahlstrom · Mar 21, 2016

Dan klang said:
Sometimes you get mist if the seal that sits between the cluster and body isn't sitting right

The seal is there so the plastic isn't scratching the body?
I think my aftermarket ones are cracked somewhere..
The mist isn't inside where the bulb sits, but between the two layers of the light housing

DrStrange · Mar 21, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
It did the job.. Seat belt retracts much better now worth doing

Great Job!!

DrStrange · Mar 21, 2016

Teh said:
Added wheels.

Gorgeous BBS's. Suit the car so well!

DrStrange · Mar 21, 2016

Had a little wash over the weekend..
Build thread coming in the next couple of weeks to show what ive been up to.

D9n dk · Mar 21, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
The seal is there so the plastic isn't scratching the body?
I think my aftermarket ones are cracked somewhere..
The mist isn't inside where the bulb sits, but between the two layers of the light housing

Sometimes aftermarket units are not moulded as Well as factory units and on the seems they can leak

mattyboyc · Mar 22, 2016

I get misting in my o/s one, two new clusters being ordered tomorrow.

DrStrange · Mar 22, 2016

Tried the baking soda toothpaste on my headlight route over the weekend too.

This is a super quick and easy method of removing *minor* haze. But It will leave the headlight dull after. You must buff the Sh*t out of it to restore lustre.

Wahlstrom · Mar 22, 2016

DrStrange said:
Tried the baking soda toothpaste on my headlight route over the weekend too.

This is a super quick and easy method of removing *minor* haze. But It will leave the headlight dull after. You must buff the Sh*t out of it to restore lustre.

Wet sanding 2000/3000 and some clear coat?
Should do the trick

DrStrange · Mar 22, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
Wet sanding 2000/3000 and some clear coat?
Should do the trick

Yes indeed.

Any recommendations of a clear coat?

Hasa3 · Mar 22, 2016

Popped the hood to change a few over due vac lines.

Changed the ones under the intake vacuum actuator (I think that's what it's called) haven't changed the ones going into the two actuators yet, as I ran out of tubing

.

Had to reroute the three lines which go into a Tee shape connector (broken so replaced with a new blue one) and bring them towards the front.

I could not figure out how to slot the line which goes through the small gap under the passenger side coil bank so ran it over the bay for now once I figure out a neater method.

I used a 3 metre long, 4mm internal diameter 8mm outer silicone hose, which I snipped as I went replacing each hose, till I ran out lol haha

4mm internal diameter Tee hose connector, bought all of eBay.

See below, before and after.

Think it looks a lot better, I'll reroute everything properly once I get more tubing and red cable ties to match

Total spent thus far £5.68

Wahlstrom · Mar 22, 2016

DrStrange said:
Yes indeed.

Any recommendations of a clear coat?

Some with uv protection.. Else I think any clear would do

JamieOS · Mar 23, 2016

I put some new shoes on my A4 a few days ago. They suit it a lot better than the old 17s in my opinion.

DrStrange · Mar 24, 2016

Yes mate,

Much better than the 17's. The S4 B6 Wheels have grown on me a lot.

john777w · Mar 24, 2016

Had them on mine, nice wheel.

Davaroo · Mar 24, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
The seal is there so the plastic isn't scratching the body?
I think my aftermarket ones are cracked somewhere..
The mist isn't inside where the bulb sits, but between the two layers of the light housing

Wanna get rid of mist? Cover light with masking tape, leave on for heat to build up and it evaporates!

Davaroo · Mar 24, 2016

DrStrange said:
Tried the baking soda toothpaste on my headlight route over the weekend too.

This is a super quick and easy method of removing *minor* haze. But It will leave the headlight dull after. You must buff the Sh*t out of it to restore lustre.

Don't bother with that , buy some 600 and 1500 grit wet and dry. Wet sand the hell out of them, then aerosol laquer over that. Like new, I do it do a living, takes 30 mins to do both!

Davaroo · Mar 24, 2016

DrStrange said:
Yes indeed.

Any recommendations of a clear coat?

I use promatic laquer, in a blue can. Think halfords may sell it. It's uv protective and nearly as good as 2k. I use it professionally to do that job!

mattyboyc · Mar 24, 2016

As I couldn't find anything that made me want to change her over the weekend I booked it in for a front end respray, machine polish and wheel refurb on return.

neil ratcliffe · Mar 25, 2016

changed my expansion tank changed a few vacum lines. found myself a disc changer for the glove box. and changed the inner onto my spare black frame. and got all my painted parts back from the body shop. and got my replacment driverside wing in primer.

Davaroo · Mar 26, 2016

Just given mine a once over with, 'mr sheen multi purpose'!

Why I hear you ask? It's the only thing I ever used that makes cars look the bomb!

Adamwagg · Mar 27, 2016

Can't be good for your paint??

Davaroo · Mar 27, 2016

What do you think pre wax cleaner is? 80 grit sand paper won't help yer paint, but this stuff is the bomb. I use it on every dark colour I detail prior to wax, and I got every sexy *** expensive polish there is.

Just cause it's a quid and housewives use it, don't mean it's crap.

Davaroo · Mar 27, 2016

Adamwagg said:
Can't be good for your paint??

What's in it that's bad for paint?

Wahlstrom · Mar 27, 2016

Did the last three centerpieces.. And took the rims to a shop so they can be stripped from clearcoat.. Bathed in acid

Looking forward to polish the h*** out of them.. And get them fitted before summer is over

bradh · Mar 28, 2016

put mine in for its mot yesterday passed bitch i was chuffed with but advised to replace lower arms soon as showing a bit of play in ball joint so ordered them last night along with few other bits i want to change

Jimmy TDI · Mar 28, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
Did the last three centerpieces.. And took the rims to a shop so they can be stripped from clearcoat.. Bathed in acid
Looking forward to polish the h*** out of them.. And get them fitted before summer is over

Did you have any trouble splitting them down, or did they come apart easy enough?

Wahlstrom · Mar 28, 2016

Easy.. Tapped two of them softly with some wood and they came off..
But been searching for torque when putting back together and if some compound is needed, as there are some leftovers still sticking to it

Hasa3 · Mar 28, 2016

Tried to listen to where the rattling noise is coming from in the exhaust system. I think it's coming from the catalytic

. Sounds like something metal/like coins rattling when accelerator pushed down.

Also got code

Address 01: Engine Labels: 06C-909-559-ASN.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 909 559 H HW: 8E0 909 059
Component: 3.0L V6/5V G 0003
Coding: 0011711
Shop #: WSC 63351 000 00000
VCID: 3A7BD46A76FF94CE9A7-517A

1 Fault Found:
16815 - Warm Up Catalyst; Bank 2
P0431 - 001 - Efficiency Below Threshold - MIL ON
Readiness: 0000 0000
I guess that's the cat, don't know if plan for milltek/BCS is ruined yet

Oh and this arrived a few days ago

S line rear for avant b6, with black decal sticker

Thinking of painting it my self, but I may paint the door blades and skirts first to see how 'good' I can DIY paint

QuattroCalum · Mar 28, 2016

Finally got round to the brake pad warning light delete, so easy to do.

Jimmy TDI · Mar 28, 2016

Wahlstrom said:
Easy.. Tapped two of them softly with some wood and they came off..
But been searching for torque when putting back together and if some compound is needed, as there are some leftovers still sticking to it

Did you have any trouble with seized bolts?

Wahlstrom · Mar 28, 2016

Jimmy TDI said:
Did you have any trouble with seized bolts?

Nope

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