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Yesterday, 02:09 PM

Alister replied to a thread Warranty after changing to Michelin PSS4 in ignore

Your choice of tyres should have no bearing on the vehicle warranty, especially if they’re finding swarf in the diff oil.

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June 21st, 2019, 04:22 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Cost of replacement of timing chain components on S4? in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

yeah, some interesting reading here.. https://excelerateperformance.com/news/b6b7-s4-timing-chain-service-the-hard-truth

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June 21st, 2019, 01:17 AM

Alister replied to a thread MY13 Allroad - panoramic sunroof leak in ignore

A6, S6, RS6, AllRoad

Not good - sorry to hear Cameron. Whilst it sounds like it is coming from the rear left, make sure they check all 4 drain tubes.

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June 21st, 2019, 01:09 AM

Alister replied to a thread Cost of replacement of timing chain components on S4? in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

My understanding is that labour in particular is the killer with this job (engine out), and the total cost is closer to $10k than $5k.

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June 20th, 2019, 06:37 PM

Alister replied to a thread MY13 Allroad - panoramic sunroof leak in ignore

A6, S6, RS6, AllRoad

Have you checked the sunroof drain tubes Cameron?

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June 20th, 2019, 09:26 AM

Alister replied to a thread Rural R8 dirt roads and ferries? in

R8

No plans to move house Jamie? Based on what you have described I don’t think you should get the R8 - not the environment for it and it will end up...

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June 19th, 2019, 11:13 AM

Alister replied to a thread S7 Engine Mount in ignore

A7, S7, RS7

Yep, sourcing the parts from overseas can certainly assist with bringing the repair cost down. My engine mount failure occurred when the car had...

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June 19th, 2019, 10:43 AM

Alister replied to a thread S7 Engine Mount in ignore

A7, S7, RS7

Engine mounts are a common issue on the S6/S7 (I had mine replaced under warranty). I don’t believe that there is any aftermarket alternatives for...

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June 19th, 2019, 08:10 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Trusted mechanic - Freshwater/Brookvale in Sales, Serivce & Accessories General Discussion

I'm assuming you've tried EA in Mona Vale, or is that too far? Also you can check out Dave and Mark at Ken Simpsons Motors (mona vale) around the...

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June 19th, 2019, 08:10 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread Number of keys issued in

R8

I have the black one as well for my S5... It used to come in the wallet, with a note to remove it. It's on my 'spare' keyring in the house, which has...

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June 19th, 2019, 08:09 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread EPL tunes for 3.0t in ignore

A7, S7, RS7

Not so long ago, 4.3 to 100 was supercar territory.... great figures from just a tune and pulley. Shows what you can do to refresh a car and make it...

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June 18th, 2019, 11:45 AM

Alister replied to a thread Number of keys issued in

R8

Two main keys and one small plastic key (to take swimming etc).

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June 15th, 2019, 06:11 PM

Alister replied to a thread The true meaning behind the "4 Rings". in ignore

General Lounge

What sort of repairs are we talking? Things that you would expect in a car of the age?

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June 14th, 2019, 01:44 PM

G-Ride started a thread New Cars A4, S4, S5?? in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

Hi all, haven’t been hugely active so I’m a bit out of touch with the nuances of late model Audi’s. But you’d probably know I’m in the market for a...

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June 14th, 2019, 08:31 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread PROJECT: (R)S2 = More Power in ignore

80, 90, 100

you sound like a grease fan mate! HsYC-hVEpQM

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June 14th, 2019, 08:30 AM

jnrdavo replied to a thread 2019 RS 5 Sportsback in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

and also speak to Frank at definitive detailing, see what he recommends :-)

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June 13th, 2019, 05:48 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread 2019 RS 5 Sportsback in ignore

A5, S5, RS5

Make sure you go and see Frank at Definitive Detailing (or somebody similar) and get some coating on it to protect that beautiful blank paint job :_b:

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June 13th, 2019, 05:47 PM

jnrdavo replied to a thread B9 RS4 Avant or B9 RS5 Sportback? in ignore

A4, S4, RS4

nice one, that's such an aggressive front end!

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June 13th, 2019, 05:43 PM

karlblues2 replied to a thread PROJECT: (R)S2 = More Power in ignore

80, 90, 100

It looks like it's nearly ready to sell back to me then Marco ! :mrgreen: