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  1. northernlight

    Power increase on DTM 220bhp

    Am i that transparent? Darn. Yes, i would love stage 2, but not sure my clutch would approve!
  2. northernlight

    Power increase on DTM 220bhp

    I remapped my TFSI Quattro SE, (which started with the same 220bhp) at AMD essex. With a Millek cat back (which doesn't really add much to the power) and a Pipercross air filter, it was running 265bhp on their rolling road. This was using V Power fuel. Feels like a huge difference the standard...
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    Does my tyre look worn to you?

    I have used Wembley Tyres before. If you find the cheapest price you can find online and give them a call they will usually match it and fitting is quite cheap. Either that ot tyretraders.co.uk are one of the cheapest i have come across. Select the tyre you want and then they deliver the tyres...
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    sorry another lowering question need help

    I think the Eibach kit i got was the same drop all round. I don't think they did anything else when i got it done (mine is a quattro if that makes a difference). Wheels are standard 18's (but with 12mm spacers at the back). There's a difference between the pro kit and sport kit. Sport drops more...
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    sorry another lowering question need help

    I had the same quandry and went with the Eibach pro-kit. Doesn't lower quite as much as the H&R but still looks good to me. Plus i had the same concern over the life of the dampers as i was told by a few people that much more of a drop would shorten their lifespan. I didn't go for cups and the...
  6. northernlight

    Intermittent Turbo Audi A4 2.0 FSI

    Could be the diverter valve. If that was going then wouldn't show up as fault code and would feel like no boost.
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    Longest lasting tyres

    Got Uniroyal Rain Sport 2's on mine and they seem to last very well indeed with great grip wet and dry. Mind you, if cost no option then Michelins and Goodyear last well.
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    hi all, first time Audi buyer.. 2.0T sline special edition

    Haven't had any probs with my seat bolster yet touch wood. Initially seems much better than either of my previous BM 330 sport coupe's....they were terrible for bolster wear.
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    10mm Spacers for A4?

    You will need to use the longer wheel nuts with spacers. The OEM ones are the mushroom shaped bolts, so you'll need to order the cone shaped ones for aftermarket alloys (unless they are OEM also). You'll also need to get some longer locking wheel nuts too if security is a concern. I went for...
  10. northernlight

    How high does the S-Line body sit?

    AMD Essex. They were doing a good deal to supply and fit. Was about £360 i think. Given the labour time to replace the springs this seemed like decent value.
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    How high does the S-Line body sit?

    Had mine replaced recently with the Eibach Pro Kit - 35mm drop. Ride is similar if not slightly better than original and still keeps reasonable height but low enough to improve the looks. Pic attached isn't great but gives an idea....
  12. northernlight

    A4 DTM

    Interstingly I discoverd last year when looking at DTMs vs S Lines that the DTMs are assembled in by Quattro GmBh in their own plant, the same factory that makes all the S and RS models. Similar to AMG for Mercs. Don't know if it makes any actual difference but adds a certain kudos! And the...
  13. northernlight

    A4 DTM

    I've never seen an S Line with carbon before, that is indeed a rare treat! Did yours come with all that kit from the dealer? Must keep an eye out on ebay......
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    A4 DTM

    I was hankering after a DTM last year, but at the time i didn't find any with less than about 60k on the clock. Decided to look at S Line Quattro SE's as an alternative, and as said in the posts above, with careful spec selection they are alomost the same. And cheaper. I still want that front...
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    Best exhaust for 2.0tfsi quattro

    Got a Milltek catback on mine. Bought the car with it already installed so i can't compare, but it sounds nice and beefy without being intrusive. I like the RS4 look as well....
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    Do all b7 sline cars come with a sline steering wheel??

    I've got one of the last S Line SE's and it's got upgraded Valcona leather seats/gearshifter/steering wheel....and no s line badge on the wheel! You can usually tell the SE from the standard S Line by the wheels - 5 spoke for S Line or DTM multispoke/RS4 for the SE depending if its version 1...
  17. northernlight

    TFSI Clutch Slip

    I think i'll see how it goes for now, it's only slipped 3 times in 6 months and only then for a split second whilst probably giving it too much beans at low revs in a high gear. Car has never been thrashed and i've never had a clutch go before, so 25k miles would be rather disappointing in a...
  18. northernlight

    TFSI Clutch Slip

    Any ideas on cost of replacement and if i do decide to get it done is it best to go OEM again, or are there any better upgrades? (without having to sell a kidney).
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    TFSI Clutch Slip

    Just thought i'd run this one past the B7 oracles on here! MY 08 plate TFSI Quattro SE has 25k on the clock and has performed flawlessly in the 6 months that i've had it. However on a couple of occasions when accellerating at circa 60-70mph in 5th i have experienced a little clutch slip. Not...
  20. northernlight

    RS4 rear anti roll bar

    Had mine done at AMD Essex last week on my tfsi quattro. Parts cost £75 i think plus labour to fit. Didn't believe the hype that it would 'tranform' the car, but i was actually quite shocked at how much flatter it makes the car when cornering. Highly recommended!