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So I notice the old S4 is group 20 D. As I understand it, the D means: Fails to meet the minimum standard of security and therefore the insurance group rating increases. For example, an insurance group 9 car with a code D fail automatically gets listed as a group 10D. So, what's so bad...

So what cars are people looking at, now that the old girls are getting long in the tooth?

So the old girl is getting alittle long in the tooth, well over 180K on the clock. Noticed she's starting to burn more than a little oil. Not sure exact quantities, but I do notice on still, cool days, I see a little puff of "blue" in the rear mirror when I pull away. I wonder if this...

Looks like the rear calipers are seized. Going into garage to sort out on Monday. How much work is usually involved in refurbing a pair of rear calipers?

So my ABS has been kicking in on and off at low speeds. I think, but am not sure, that I've got some wheel speed sensor issues, but vagcom shows nothing. I found this picture online. It's not audi, but different is the setup on an S4?

Took some photos before they go on the car. These are my second set. and with the clasp open. They look flat on the car, not like some ebay specials...

First set were awesome, but now shot to bits... ordered second pair off fleabay. £30 quid. Dont know if i been robbed or not, but they are worth it.

So with the throttle body problems I'm seeing plus the running costs etc, I am seriously considering parting ways with the S4. I bought her at 60K and she's now on 180+. I'm sure that the cost of running the S4 is less than the depreciation of the Mrs new Volvo V50 diesel, but it's starting...

So about 2 years ago I replaced the throttle body. Not the boot, the body. After it went a bit, well, munched. So now I am getting similar behaviou and Vagcom says: VAG-COM Version: Release 311.2-N Chassis Type: 8D - Audi A4 B5 Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,17,25,35,45,55,56 Address 01...

I can see from the description what the problem is but is there a simple solution? VAG-COM Version: Release 311.2-N Control Module Part Number: 8D0 907 551 C Component and/or Version: 2.7l V6/5VT 0002 Software Coding: 05611 Work Shop Code: WSC 00482...

So, Vauxhall have produced a 2.8 V6 twin turbo 321 BHP motor. That's a fair gain over the 265 2.7 V6 bi-turbo. I guess it just goes to show what 10 years can do... I wonder what the vauxhall engine will put out once it's mapped?

I had been onto the Mrs about how we needed an estate. As in B5 RS4 or an RS6. Santa brought a Volvo V50 oil burner instead. And a jumper amounst other stuff. So, did Santa bring anyone a nice RS4/6?

I had to put 4 new tyres on the car and they had an offer on goodyear excellence. Never heard of them before. I do lots of miles, so long lasting counts more than grip. Had Avon ZZ something (3?) and they were long lasting Had BF Goodrich which were gash Michelin pilot sport were...

Title says it all really. 2 of my wheels are a bit scuffed. I know of another set of originals for sale, with some scuffs, so was going to make a full "decent" set and sell the scuffed ones. Are they worth anything?

So, my replacement rear diff has arrived. I don't plan on fitting it myself, but how much work should I expect it to be, fitting the diff? Also, if anyone wants the old diff, which is starting the "whirl", then let me know. No idea why anyone would want one, but you never know...

So the car has started having problems starting when warm. Don't know when it started as I hardly ever start the car warm, unless putting fuel in. Drive to train station, drive home. When cold, it starts instantly. When warm, the engine needs to turn over several times before it catches, then...

As a follow up to the last one, turns out that driving like miss daisy does indeed yield an average of 29 and a bit mpg in the old S4. Never has a tank full of Tesco finest lasted so long. I remember the days before the baby arrived, where a tank would be lucky to see 270 miles...

I normally get about 270 miles on a tank, but have been taking it easy on my daily commute of approx 20 miles, mostly M4 and dual cariageway. So the car did 350 miles on 55 litres, according to the mileometer and pump readings, which equates to: 6.36 MPL or 28.70 MPG Don'tknow how...

So I've been struggling to find a replacement for my S4 rear diff. Would a like-for-like Quaife ATB do the trick? http://www.quaife.co.uk/Differentials/CurrentPage/4/category_id/1274/productsPerPage/10

I know it's not B5 related, but i am having to sit through strictly gash. I can only manage it due to strong continental lager. Please tell me I am not alone!!!