sounds like a plan Rob, very wise as were are going to have a nasty winter this year, trust me.
Interesting, I’ve not seen this kit. Could be an option if I fancy destroying the wallet which this wagon has done plenty of times recently!there is a kit on the market that supplies new larger than S4 rear discs and caliper parts which is a much more viable upgrade from an actual gains point of view and look great, but again its the wallet bashing that hurts.
I think the 18z’s are epic, so much better than the stock set up. I sure I don’t need any extra stopping power really and at that price I don’t think I’ll bother. The S4 set up would be good if a cheap decent set every appears. I’m not holding my breath thoughPretty sure this is it, but prices have increased a lot since i last looked into them.
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I'll give that a go then, well once I've got it to a state of cleanliness that is acceptable.A good tip to remove the remaining anti glare coating around the perimeter of the screen on the RNS-e is to use some very light automotive paint polish. I used Dodo Juice Lime Prime on the RNS-e in my last B7 to clear up the remaining coating and it left the screen looking perfect. Just make sure not to use anything with serious abrasives in like a compound, or T-Cut.
well worth doing indeed.In the 5th year of owning my old girl and still loving her with the 155K and climbing
Carried out Oil Change service and Pre-MOT Inspection this week
Front Shocks, Front Pads, Tie Rod Ends, ARB Drop Links, RH Lower Arms, Inner CV Joint Boot, Rear Bump Stops and Dust Covers and RH Engine Mount.
Quite a bit needed doing but then she flew through MOT and drives like an absolute dream!
Feeling very very smug!!! Got loads of my parts off Amazon including the B4 Bilstein Shocks for £45.77 each
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Whilst servicing I picked up these codes running my OBDEleven.
P1577 Audi Code - Engine Mounting Control Solenoid Bank 1 Open Circuit (Soft Code)
Fixed via new RH Engine Mount - Have been carrying this fault for over 4 years when I first purchased the car but I started to get a clunking sound on acceleration and sometimes braking. I had also noticed a lot of oil leaking out of this electronically controlled Hydro Bearing Engine Mount. Replaced with non electronically controlled Febi 36689 item as OEM ones were circa £200. Noise gone, less vibrations and I tricked the ECU by cutting the plug off the old mounting with my Dremmel, plugging it back into the loom and tie wrapping it out of the way!
P1018 Audi Code - Intake Manifold Runner Bank 2 Lower Limit Not Reached (Hard Code)
For sure I am not buying new swirl flap actuators! So got these instead and will let you know how it goes! They arrive today
Recommended by Ubor here --> Air Intake Manifold Flap Repair Bracket - 3.0 TDI
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Another old bus in the pipeline then Rob?Washed the S4 bus, new wipers all ready for an MOT.
If it passes that will be a bonus.
I doubt I'll be keeping it though, I've something more interesting in the pipeline with less work required.
Me thinks I may well be needing to do some of those same jobs myself soon. Interested where you got the following parts from at such a good price as I cant see to find the same .In the 5th year of owning my old girl and still loving her with the 155K and climbing
Carried out Oil Change service and Pre-MOT Inspection this week
Front Shocks, Front Pads, Tie Rod Ends, ARB Drop Links, RH Lower Arms, Inner CV Joint Boot, Rear Bump Stops and Dust Covers and RH Engine Mount.
Quite a bit needed doing but then she flew through MOT and drives like an absolute dream!
Feeling very very smug!!! Got loads of my parts off Amazon including the B4 Bilstein Shocks for £45.77 each
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Ah now I see why I couldnt find the same prices, damn Amazon for doubling the price !!!I was very lucky with getting my front Bilsteins on Amazon!!! They pretty much doubled in price after I bought them.
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As for the rear bump stops/dust covers, again I was very smart on Amazon and got them for £6.07 (pair). They are now £13.31 (5% voucher available). Available ->Rear Dust Cover Shock Buffer. Although listed for B5/B6 variants, I fitted these to my B7 Avant with no issues what so ever! Came embossed with the part number 3B0 512 131 H. These are the longer variants for the non S-Line models with standard suspension.
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The ones fitted to my car had the part number 4F0 512 131 A (Sports Suspension). The difference is simply the length. These are approx. 20mm longer, but as I carry no weight in the rear of my car they are perfect!
Ah now I see why I couldnt find the same prices, damn Amazon for doubling the price !!!
As for the bump stops mine is an S-line so guess the ones you got will be too long. I will keep looking
It does indeed, thank you. All I need are the front and rear shocks, bump stops and covers for the rears and the two tie rod ends for the fronts and that should be it. The springs are all good.Mine is an S-Line too but I have no fear of bottoming out as I carry no pax in the rear!
Part number to look for is 4F0 512 131 A
Hope this all helps!
If you have the original OE springs still fitted then you would be wise to change them aswell,
They look original ?
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any suggestions for OEM springs ( not interested in coilvers or lowering at this stage) that will be either the same quality or an upgrade to what I have now ? and if I am looking to refresh the rear shocks, would it also be wise to refresh the rear springs ?They do indeed!
My bump stops were still in very good condition on the fronts so I kept the originals. The rears are more prone to degradation as they are more exposed to the elements!