Don't forget they have to order in all those Brillo pads... they come from China where all the steel is!
The S4 build wait thread
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Don't forget they have to order in all those Brillo pads... they come from China where all the steel is!
I would of liked to do that myself. Sounds sad but would be awesome pealing all the stickers and protective stuff off the car and then giving it a good detail.
Can't wait to detail it though, I'm a Swissvax fan and about to restock the Swissvax shield at £130 a tub but it lasts quite a while
Roll on 6 sleepless nights....
Well turns out my dealer got it wrong! Sent me another screen shot yesterday, and it was shipped on Friday so should've landed on Saturday. hoping for an email tomorrow to confirm. Dealer hopeful for collection week after next...but I'm not holding my breath.
Great stuff Keef. I would expect you would be getting it anytime next week then so not long to go now!
I'm hoping my Autostyle mats arrive this week and my AWE S-Flo intake system. Weather has been great this weekend, shame that this week it turns a bit dodgy and rain forecast for pickup day but guess I cant have it all
Its at Grimsby and the transporter order is dated today!
Lets hope Eddy pulls his finger out!
Well its been 15 days for me so far since build if that helps mate.
Dealer is hopeful they will have it next week.
Get your dealer to email you screen shots of the vehicle status.
Dealer is hopeful they will have it next week.
Get your dealer to email you screen shots of the vehicle status.
Going off mine/warrens/keefs, seems to be around 4 weeks from when it gets to Checkpoint 8. Most of the time it is sat at the docks awaiting transport. Probably would be less if the PDI wasn't a week long!
Newbie here tend to spend time on rs246.
Just wanted to ask if your dealer is Tom from Huddersfield? Have an rs4 on order and it's at Grimsby now waiting for transport. So if you see a sepang blue rs4 next week let me know and take a pic!. Probably pick up for me on 31st
Just wanted to ask if your dealer is Tom from Huddersfield? Have an rs4 on order and it's at Grimsby now waiting for transport. So if you see a sepang blue rs4 next week let me know and take a pic!. Probably pick up for me on 31st
Well i've just had a surprised call from my dealer....
My car was built last week! And is currently in transit down to the docks. He said it will be there for a couple of days and then ferry across to Grimsby, then a few days there before making its way to Huddersfield
Had such a crap week at work that this has cheered me up for sure
Rich
Oh nice an RS4
and you have gone for an awesome colour too. Bet you can't wait to hear that V8 soundtrackI dealt with a chap named Andrew Wilkinson, top guy and has kept me up to date throughout the process.
And......ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My AWE S-Flo kit has just arrived from Regal-Auto, just the Autostyle mats to arrive now.
Will post pics later!
This is one that I have been looking forward to getting, hopefully a little more SC sound and a tiny few more HP. Not expecting a great deal of HP increase though because all the air still has to pass a strange layout of pipework prior to hitting the airbox which seems to be the biggest restriction. I guess an open cone one is where you would expect more benefits but I was wanting to keep the factory look.
Will post pics later!
This is one that I have been looking forward to getting, hopefully a little more SC sound and a tiny few more HP. Not expecting a great deal of HP increase though because all the air still has to pass a strange layout of pipework prior to hitting the airbox which seems to be the biggest restriction. I guess an open cone one is where you would expect more benefits but I was wanting to keep the factory look.
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Don't think any of the air filters make much on these, certainly not double digit gains. My Revo CAI on the S3 made over 20bhp which was phenomenal (with Turbo back exhaust), but I'm note expecting anything like that from S/C engine. Superchargers seem to have have a more linear spool and top out at less RPM (limiting air draw), and the convoluted air intake channel is always going to disrupt air flow as you ideally want the minimum number of turns into the inlet. That said it will sound quite a lot better once you ditch the resonators. Interested to see what you think.
Here we go:
Well, went to the dealers today to pay the deposit etc with the intention NOT to see the car. Oh how I failed...
Andrew said lets go for a walk, took me round to the car and well I won't be able to sleep tonight
Still in the wrappings as you can see and chocks in the springs making it look like an A4 Allroad but was good to see it in the flesh
Well, went to the dealers today to pay the deposit etc with the intention NOT to see the car. Oh how I failed...
Andrew said lets go for a walk, took me round to the car and well I won't be able to sleep tonight
Still in the wrappings as you can see and chocks in the springs making it look like an A4 Allroad but was good to see it in the flesh
Wow, loving that. Not sure about the cardboard mats though!And I spy lots of toys. No sleep for you!
Yea I went a bit mad with the spec list to be honest but those Super Sport seats, glad I added them because they look and feel the business
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You dawg! Looks lovely. I should have had the S4 Avant if I'm honest as I cart bikes about, but like a bell*** I melted when I saw the coupes profile.
Very nice spec indeed, plenty of gadgets on show there. Less than 48 hours chap and you'll be rollin'!
I can almost smell that new car smell thumbing through those photos.
Very nice spec indeed, plenty of gadgets on show there. Less than 48 hours chap and you'll be rollin'!
I can almost smell that new car smell thumbing through those photos.
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Plus I spy a pair of pinstripe trousers.
LOL backup work trousers, when you cant be bothered to iron the ones you've washed
Looks awesome mate, great to see another Avant!
Seats look the mutz nutz.
I'm going in on Saturday to sign the paperwork and drop off my RS4 steering wheel for fitting.
I know damn well it hasn't been transported yet, but i couldn't help stalking the PDI centre this afternoon.
Two transporters unloading but no sign of stobbard trucks.
Seats look the mutz nutz.
I'm going in on Saturday to sign the paperwork and drop off my RS4 steering wheel for fitting.
I know damn well it hasn't been transported yet, but i couldn't help stalking the PDI centre this afternoon.
Two transporters unloading but no sign of stobbard trucks.
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Thanks! Yes can't wait especially since the initial order was placed end of December with another dealer.
Hope you get some info soon. Good guys at huddersfield and I'm based in London but they gave me a good deal and seemed on the ball. Better than the London dealers who think they're gods gift to humanity.
Hope you get some info soon. Good guys at huddersfield and I'm based in London but they gave me a good deal and seemed on the ball. Better than the London dealers who think they're gods gift to humanity.
Oh nice an RS4
too. Bet you can't wait to hear that V8 soundtrack
I dealt with a chap named Andrew Wilkinson, top guy and has kept me up to date throughout the process.
And......ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You bet I am. Keep looking at my pics from yesterday. Feels strange at the moment knowing I'm going to be driving this awesome machine tomorrow.
I suspect warren is also pacing around his living room to pass the time. I tell you what though this week feels like it has dragged on and on lol
Great stuff fella, the last 4 weeks flew quicker than the last few days.
Well, went to the dealers today to pay the deposit etc with the intention NOT to see the car. Oh how I failed...
Andrew said lets go for a walk, took me round to the car and well I won't be able to sleep tonight
Still in the wrappings as you can see and chocks in the springs making it look like an A4 Allroad but was good to see it in the flesh
Come on Rich - Must be time for another update??
Todays, the day right?
Have great day mate - enjoy it!
Looking forward to the unwrapped pics..
Andrew said lets go for a walk, took me round to the car and well I won't be able to sleep tonight
Still in the wrappings as you can see and chocks in the springs making it look like an A4 Allroad but was good to see it in the flesh
Come on Rich - Must be time for another update??
Todays, the day right?
Have great day mate - enjoy it!
Looking forward to the unwrapped pics..
Unfortunately at work until 12, so hoping to get to the dealers at half 12.
Very tired this morning, not because I was thinking of the car lol but was working till midnight last night and also my 5 month old daughter wouldn't go back to sleep after her feed, then I was back at work for 6am
Will get pics up ASAP when I take them at the dealers.
My eldest daughter was asking me if parents would like an off switch for their babies a bit like her Tiny Tears doll has. I said all parents would like that feature.
My eldest daughter was asking me if parents would like an off switch for their babies a bit like her Tiny Tears doll has. I said all parents would like that feature.
Kids Uh!
Potentially I could be collecting my car next Saturday 31st! which happens to be my sons Birthday!!
She'll sleep like a princes in the back of that Avant!
My eldest daughter was asking me if parents would like an off switch for their babies a bit like her Tiny Tears doll has. I said all parents would like that feature.
Lol that would be ideal, especially at night when we need sleep.
I won't mate, I have topped up on americano with extra shots and now high as a kite
Hope it does come soon mate, can't be long now it's on UK soil
Also my stomach is all butterfly-ish with anticipation unless it's my coffee lol
Well picked her up and wow what a machine.
Some teaser pics before I upload on to the computer
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Some teaser pics before I upload on to the computer
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Looks ace Rich! Nice view out the window too.
I'm gonna be on my own in here soon!
We will keep you company and help you through the wait.
Also not sure why my phone has rotated the pics on submit
I had that issue with photobucket a while back. It decided it knew best and would auto rotate things but its guessing was lousy as to what needed rotating.
