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    what size tyre on 18" wheels ??

    just about to buy some new tyres to put on my 18" S-Line 9-spoke alloys for my S4. previous size was 235/40 which I ran on my old S2, then the wife's A6. It was also the correct size for the A4 (B7) S-Line. looking at rolling circumference, the 225/40 x 18 is closer to the 225/45 x 17 -...
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    s4 rear brake calipers

    the best option i've found for rear calipers - std S4 B5 - is to have them refurbished. mine has a split boot and a sticking piston. they also need painting. i looked at www.biggred.co.uk and gave them a bell. they didn't have any spare calipers, but could refurb mine with a heat resistant...
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    s4 rear brake calipers

    anyone know the best place to buy a pair of these? Audi dealer is rather pricey..!! GSF don't stock them. any other ideas ?
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    front brake upgrade

    I have a 2001 S4 (B5) can anyone tell me the best brake set up for use with the std 17" Avus wheels. I guess my overall budget is around £800 - I certainly can't stretch to some of the exotic combinations for £1200 ++ Will RS4(B5) discs and calipers fit inside the 17" wheel ? or...
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    anyone's S4 ??

    its on autotrader - george mackay cars - edinburgh £9995 - no offers
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    anyone's S4 ??

    seems like its no-ones here... I went to Edinburgh to see the car yesterday. Very nice genuine car, 1 owner, low mileage at 56k, ebony black with full black leather and recent audi service. The only fault as such I could find is 2 or 3 heavy-ish scratches which had been treated but panels...
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    anyone's S4 ??

    I am looking at this car tomorrow and can’t contact the previous owner. Its an Edinburgh car – is it anyone’s on this forum ? Or does anyone know the car? Black S4 avant Y172 H**
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    S4 High Mileage

    thanks for the info guys - SonicDeathMonkey - it sounds like a lot that you've replaced, but really that's what i would expect. I bought an S2 5 years ago - 2 owner, full dealer history, 73k miles - and i was surprised it needed all suspension replacing and a troublesome struggle to chase...
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    S4 High Mileage

    i fancy a facelift model, has to be an avant, and really my ceiling is around 8k. so that puts me in the high mileage bracket. there's 2 silver avants (both with recaro's) on autotrader at the moment. silver isn't my top choice, although would go for it if the car is top condition and...
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    S4 High Mileage

    What problems would you expect from a high mileage S4 ? I am expecting suspension arms, bushes and dampers to be needing replacement if they haven’t been already. I understand that the transmission is pretty bulletproof. But what about engine – what wears out? Do they burn oil at high...
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    solar sunroof

    hi guys do you know of an option on a 2004 model for a solar sunroof ? what does it control, and how much was it when new? have seen an A4 avant tdi with this option, but it seems very expensive. cheers
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    A5 transmission

    this was from the initial launch of the A5 "Overall, the front axle is located a long way forward for a longitudinal engine configuration with front- and four-wheel drive. This new vehicle architecture makes it possible to have a long wheelbase with a short front overhang, and to optimise the...
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    A5 transmission

    Can anyone give me the details of the new transmission for the new A4 and A5. I read that the front wheels are now further forward compared to the engine, and am interested to see how it has been done. Many thanks
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    new Audi pick up from Ingolstadt

    I've seen that audi offer a package where they pay for you and your partner to go to pick up your new audi from Ingolstadt. Its in the audi.com website. There's also a discount on the new car purchase price. the problem is that it seems to be only for mainland europe customers. Does anyone...
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    Total Audi Magazine

    I've got the first 3 issues. Some good reviews of the whole range of Audis from UR Quattro to new RS4. The magazines aren't as full of info as, say, Audi Driver, but as a starter they're worth a read. Some nice photos and ideas, so I would say its worth a read if you're an Audi nut ...
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    Audi Finance

    I'm looking at buying a new A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Quattro S-Line. I have no part-ex and have cash for around 1/3 of the price. My question is - what's the best rate finance deal I can expect from Audi ? I can easily take out a personal loan on a 5 to 6 % APR. Can audi match or beat this...
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    Audi Exclusive Colours

    can anyone give me some info on the colours available as "audi exclusive". I understand its any colour Audi has in its listings, so are these shown anywhere. Standard colours could also help, as I visited my local dealer to choose a colour for a prospective purchase of A3 Sportback, where no...
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    Total Audi Magazine

    has anyone tried this new magazine ? I've just been looking at the web-site http://www.totalaudi.com/ and decided to take a look at the first 3 issues for a tenner.
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    1.9 tdi or 1.9 tdi quattro ??

    cheers guys interesting about the parkers guide - 14% seems quite a drop - but would live with it now I'm used to a quattor (there's nothing like dropping the clutch at the lights in the wet & just taking off !!) nice car on the fontain's web-site - but i need an avant and they seem to be at...
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    1.9 tdi or 1.9 tdi quattro ??

    thanks for the info so far guys does anyone know what the quattro would cost me in mpg. would 10% seem reasonable difference to have to take the extra weight around everywhere and the extra mechanical drag. would you expect 40-ish mpg from a quattro all i have to go on for quattro mpg is my S2...