Recent content by JAMason

Iv used the continental eco contacts on my previous cars and been happy with them, and an S4 owning friend of mine uses the continental sport contact 2 on his cars. Not sure about the rim protection, i don't think it was very big so they might not be much use. My Girlfriends dad has the...

Iv had the oil light trigger on my 1.8t (The big red "STOP YOUR CAR" one!!) and my revs didnt drop. As above, sounds more like a funny cluster issue than anything else. Have you checked your oil level?! Mine was pretty low hen mine triggers and I put the light down to lack of oil in the sump. A...

Two good friends of mine work for currys PC world on TV sales, they tell me Panasonic is the brand to buy, they have the best panels and specs, all the latest gear and lead the way in TV tech. But you need to dig deep to afford the best ones, their 4k stuff is mind blowing. Samsung is the next...

Correct about the S4. I want one, but like you I have other priorities and have decided a B5 TQS will do for now instead. A good friend of mine had a lovely 500bhp S4 and had to keep £2000 in the bank "just in case!" Most jobs involve engine out, even just doing the stat was bumper, lights, rad...

I have just read all of Byzan's 16 page thread and it would appear that a hybrid turbo doesn't actually offer much more performance. :motz: He ended up slapping a big turbo in there in the end because the hybrid fitted at the start took a lot of time and effort and didn't actually offer much in...

Probably a cost thing, also much easier as to get the full kit from Frankenturbo it's just over £1000 delivered to your door, and that's injectors, turbo, mani, gaskets and conversion to a 3" maf! Can't be 100% sure though. On a separate note, either of you two got a progress blog? I've not...

280hp sounds decent! Would the beachbuggy hybrid be a direct swap, using the standard manifold but just need a new TIP? I understand the need for a better clutch, but why the conrods?! Are the standard ones not up to the job?! Would the frankenturbo also need the conrods doing or does that not...

I'm just curious, does anyone have any experience with the B5 A4 Quattro Sport? (1.8t AJL engine with 180bhp) I'm looking to maybe get one in the near future to replace my TT 225, and know the small Ko3 turbo fitted to these cars is a sticking point for power output. They aren't much use for...