Recent content by timmeh2k

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    Advice when buying a 3.0 TFSI Avant

    Hi Everyone I've been looking at A6 Avants and would want a 3.0 TFSI from around 2012-2014. Any advice on things too look out for? Am I right in thinking that it's the same engine as the B8 S4s just in a slightly lower state of tune? I know the S-tronic boxes need servicing every 38K and...
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    Help Please Any one fitted a Non OEM battery - e.g Lion, X-power, etc?

    I didn't know that but looks like it's right! Good to know in the future. I shopped around for my most recent S5 and got it cheaper off Amazon than I can find the same Varta battery
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    Help Please Any one fitted a Non OEM battery - e.g Lion, X-power, etc?

    I always buy Bosch S5 batteries, 5 year warranty and never had any problem. I have a habit of buying cars who's batteries are about to die. Several people benefitting from batteries I've bought...
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    B8 S4 project thread

    Amen to that. Having a good low profile jack and stands has also made my life much easier
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    B8 S4 project thread

    Haha I can imagine. I've started building up my tools now that I have a house with a garage, amazing how much easier everything is when you have sets of good quality tools
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    B8 S4 project thread

    I'd be charging him for my time as well haha
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    B8 S4 project thread

    Nice! Wish I'd had a dad like you haha
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    B8 S4 project thread

    Your torque figures are a bit lower than what Revo says on their website for a stage 1 map (375-395) I wonder how close people actually get to their quoted figures
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    B8 S4 project thread

    Haha I'd love to have seen his face when you said that. 20% increase over stock isn't bad going for a simple map though. You are just like one of my friends from back home, as soon as the current project is nearly done he's looking around on Copart for the next one!
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    B8 S4 project thread

    The problem of being spoilt with a GTR ;) Great build BTW cars looking lovely