Audi B7 RS4 Avant

[Ross]

Well, I said I'd keep it totally standard, but already I'm doing stuff (small things but wants!) so thought I'd start a thread... Why the fuck not.

Anyone that knows me knows that "keeping it stock" means "keep it stock for a few days, then cave and modify the fuck out of it... FML.

Currently:

(Day I got it)http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/image10_1_zps4fc06382.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/image9_1_zps0db892b4.jpg

Inside:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/DD521C27-1E27-45D5-B5DD-3D43C2F3A40E_zpst4qrhjzf.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/E6260D9B-2BB0-4AF0-A321-A3F96795448B_zpsusbx76vj.jpg

Where the noise comes from:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/8B3F206F-D871-4FC0-9367-9056FCB77E95_zpskpea8s45.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/B8F0E6DF-C950-44ED-9A41-A48E4FDA3636_zpsfp96djrz.jpg

Much wide:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/66E51D58-A986-428E-876E-BB1013B35FCA_zpsy8xnjevt.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/225CF72D-B934-4A25-84EF-DA7A6978AA55_zpstderihfn.jpg

Fastest dog in the west:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/D84591DA-BCCC-4D74-A531-6EA7EC76F456_zpsww7vrhlg.jpg

More to follow...

[wullvfr]

Looks good mate......dog looks petrified haha.

[Ross]

First up, passenger side wheels are scuffed - bloody idiot previous owner obviously couldn't park for shit...

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/CAE4BD5D-5D52-4096-A1A5-C010C8FE82B3_zpsoizwlj9v.jpg

Spoke to a wheel refurb guy who was doing my neighbours car yesterday by complete coincidence, and he's offered to do them for £240 including any colour I want. And there's the first problem ;)

Dark anthracite I think Longer term, I'll probably dechrome the car (optic pack for those in the know), so black grille surround, black roof rails etc. wheels hopefully would be suitable.

[L33h]

I hate you. Very nice

[SaxoKid95]

My dad would wet himself lol, his got a A4 Avant S-Line 2.5tdi and currently wants the rs4 grill and the rs4 wheels.
Looks nice though I love Audi's.

[Mickswan]

I've just shot my bolt!!

I don't like chrome trim either, will look much better with the pack on. Have you not considered saving a few quid and getting the chrome wrapped?

[Ross]

Yeah I have considered it mick but don't know about the finish on the fiddly bits like the roof rails. If I can find one that's been done well I'll reconsider for sure :)

I want privacy glass too but torn as to go proper and just do rear or "fuk da police" and do the whole car. Let's be honest, whole car in a light tint would look epic...

Wheel colour?

[SaxoKid95]

I think it perfect as it is I would get the wheels refurbed and the glass slightly tinted.

[Ross]

I don't dislike it now obviously. But then you gotta look at tints and an optic pack which gives you this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/23/uparu6yz.jpg

Mother of god. Nom nom.

[Mickswan]

My mate owns a company called Derwent Vinyls they do all that carry on, they have a Facebook page etc. Ok it's miles from you but I'm sure there's some pics of BM's which they done and it'll give you an idea.

[Manu]

Very nice, dog looks like you have a heavy right foot :P

[SaxoKid95]

I don't dislike it now obviously. But then you gotta look at tints and an optic pack which gives you this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/23/uparu6yz.jpg

Mother of god. Nom nom.

That mate is epic, I would describe it as sex on alloys lol;).

[Ross]

Exactly! I NEED the optic pack :p

[Prickle]

The Don is awesome.

[qrty]

I hate you! :(
I don't I'm just extremely jealous.

My old B7...could only afford a derv :homme: Black Optics pack FTW.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m272/drqrty/3e30f8f0.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/drqrty/media/3e30f8f0.jpg.html)

[Ross]

Recently had it back from Audi after replacing a DRC shock (and a full DRC drain and recharge), CV boot and a few other small jobs (brake fluid change etc). Now it's simply mighty handling again and I love it. So confidence inspiring now the suspension is sorted again!

Anyway - it's off to AmD in Essex for a decoke as there's no history of it ever being done and the car's got a lot of miles on it - so I would say it's probably about 50hp down on standard right now. That'll be the first week of May.

All I've done so far is choose a place to do the window tinting (Trade Tints - only 1/4 mile from my house so perfect - they're crazy recommended by loads of people I've spoke to). I've also replaced the DRL's with white LED's rather than the standard bulbs - always thought it was odd the headlights are so awesome but they are let down with the yellowish DRL's. Looks much better now. Also replaced all interior bulbs with white LED ones - really brings it up to scratch.

That's all until I get paid now as I've spent too much already this month lol - wheel refurb and tints next, then the decoke and maybe a cheeky remap... We'll see what funds allow.

[Prickle]

I've spent too much already this month lol

:hug:

I'd say a fair bit like haha.

[Chr15]

An AmD map will give you 300bhp exactly.

No mention of a Milltek or other such noise maker yet?

[Ross]

Already has a non-res, non-valve miltek. Thank god - because I can't afford one :p

After a decoke and a remap I'd like to see about 430hp. Should make the car come alive.

[Ross]

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/Audi/opticrs4_zps8ade585a.jpg

Quick photoshop to a black grille and darker wheels. I think that's how I want it!

[AlexFocusST]

Now this is what a proper do all and still be exraoordinary fast car is all about!!!
Very nice choise!

[Aly]

Looks awesome Ross, de coked the engine yet?

[mattknight1984]

How many miles does it have on it?

[Ross]

It's got 120k so high mileage but I work from home so estimated mileage over the next year will be around 6k at most. Continuing like that it'll even out :)

Thanks Aly - It's never been decoked so it's booked in with amd essex in two weeks for the work. Hopefully be night and day!

[MuZiZZle]

It's got 120k so high mileage but I work from home so estimated mileage over the next year will be around 6k at most. Continuing like that it'll even out :)

Thanks Aly - It's never been decoked so it's booked in with amd essex in two weeks for the work. Hopefully be night and day!

Gadzooks!

Have you had it rolling roaded pre decoke?

[Ross]

Not yet but amd do before and after so it will be night and day!

[MuZiZZle]

Not yet but amd do before and after so it will be night and day!

Excellent!

At least then you know it's done!

It's like me, all I hear is clutch clutch clutch

If it goes I'll just replace it!

Then I'll know it's history

[D4MJT]

Excellent!

At least then you know it's done!

It's like me, all I hear is clutch clutch clutch

If it goes I'll just replace it!

Then I'll know it's history

I bet we could do it you know.

We did the one on the VTS.


Oh

[Ross]

fuck doing a clutch on an rs4. I hope mine lasts for the duration of ownership lol. Megabucks :(

[qrty]

Come on Ross treat us to some pretty pictures.

[Brettles1986]

It's got 120k so high mileage

How mucking fuch? Having said that mine has 131K on it but it's a derv.

[D4MJT]

How mucking fuch? Having said that mine has 131K on it but it's a derv.

Ahhh that'll be OK then, dervs are good for huge mileage, we all know that.

Petrol engines self destruct randomly at any point after 100K miles, so Ross is fucked basically.

[Giraffe]

Ahhh that'll be OK then, dervs are good for huge mileage, we all know that.

Petrol engines self destruct randomly at any point after 100K miles, so Ross is fucked basically.

Hahahahahaha

[Brettles1986]

Next thread from Ross to be titled

Audi B7 RS4 spontaneous combustion ... the aftermath.

[Ross]

100k is the running in period on audi engines :p

[Brettles1986]

100k is the running in period on audi engines :p

Said the Audi salesman who wanted it gone ;)

[Ross]

Said the Audi salesman who wanted it gone ;)

No more thanks today but "thanks" :D

[Yates]

how much was this if you dont mind me asking, pm if you want.

[Ross]

Installed first part of media centre yesterday. Raspberry pi with wifi, controlled by Bluetooth/wifi/remote, has wifi so can stream anything on internet (spotify or iplayer or whatever). Also has 1tb drive attached for music and movies. Syncs automatically when in garage with my main media centre.

Part way through install:
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Last week the car had been down at AmD in essex being decoked. It was officially the worst coking they had ever seen apparently. Down to all the motorway miles the car has done.

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Now:

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Power went from 334bhp before to 435bhp now. Turns out the car already had a remap on it. Combined with the miltek and a k&n gives this very healthy figure 20hp up on standard.

So as a reward I treated it to a caliper repaint today as they were quite chipped. Next I need to do the bells as they have some corrosion but I'm very happy with the calipers now.

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Full LEDs all round now, drl's, sidelights and numberplates. Also fully led inside brings it up to date.

Gearbox and rear diff oil change tomorrow just for peace of mind.

That's it for now. :)

[stuff]

Like the look of the media centre mate, did you build it yourself?

[Jigs2895]

That bhp increase is absolutely amazing. Very impressive media unit as well.

[Ross]

The head unit is standard rnse as fitted to a lot of audi's. I just needed to plumb in the composite interface and video in motion mod. :)

[stuff]

Im guessing the Raspberry pi was an added extra, sounds like a great set-up

[deano_123]

Bet it feels like a different car after the de-coking, pretty impressive the gains or losses, however you want to look at it

[MuZiZZle]

Was there not something in here about the car not being far off some modded stuff 30-130 pre the decoke, and a GPS gizmo Ross?

[Ross]

Was there not something in here about the car not being far off some modded stuff 30-130 pre the decoke, and a GPS gizmo Ross?

I've read that 4 times and I cant make it make sense. Can you reword the words so I can understand?

[MuZiZZle]

*can't

Bender

[Giraffe]

I've read that 4 times and I cant make it make sense. Can you reword the words so I can understand?

Didn't you say earlier that on a 30-130mph run that it wasn't far off other modded rs4s? That would be explained by the map, is what Muz is getting at, I think.

[MuZiZZle]

Didn't you say earlier that on a 30-130mph run that it wasn't far off other modded rs4s? That would be explained by the map, is what Muz is getting at, I think.

Yes, basically this.

is your GPS datalogger broken?

[Ross]

No. But I have a screenshot from a run today on GPS video. Shows 178mph (indicated 185mph speedo) when I backed off like a faggot lol.

[D4MJT]

Post it then you bend0rzzz

[MuZiZZle]

No. But I have a screenshot from a run today on GPS video. Shows 178mph (indicated 185mph speedo) when I backed off like a faggot lol.

How fast are they?

Race you mister?

[Ross]

Broke the fucking windscreen yesterday like a bender. My own fault. Repair Tuesday as (speaking of benders) national windscreens can't come to repair it until Tuesday.

In other news I had a full service and another CV boot changed on Friday. Car pulls so much better now - must be dem new spark plugs!

Also got my brand-new disks and pads fitted - stops as well as it goes.

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Whilst at the dealer, I saw this and fell in love.
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However this kinda put a halt on my urges:
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[Brettles1986]

How did you break the screen you pilluck? Does it do 60 in 2nd though ?

[Prickle]

Oh......

[Ross]

Stupidity. Rather not go into it. Let's just say I was trying to fit a cable in the a pillar trim... ;)

[Prickle]

I think we should 'get into it' ross, we should. :P

[Brettles1986]

I think with being a mod you have a duty to tell what happened so that we don't make the same mistake

[Ross]

I was prising the a pillar trim away from the screen using a 6" prybar. Put a bit too much pressure on the prybar (whichwas prising against the glass) and the glass just shattered. I knew better but was being very gentle so was trying to be careful.

I just fucked up :)

To put a positive spin on it, the car had 100,000+ miles of stone chips on the windscreen and was typically scratched etc just over time. So getting a new screen is a blessing in disguise. Albeit a £75 lesson :)

[Chr15]

you utter bellend!

dropped the paint stripper over my car. oh well, loads of car park dints and marks

;)

Poly carbs?

[Ross]

New screen just fitted - excellent chance to run the cables down the a pillars properly :p

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/e3u4upen.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/uhymydyb.jpg

[MikeYost]

Tidy looking motor, fancy one of these in the future!

[Ross]

Wheel refurb day was yesterday. Needed doing since the car had clearly been parked by Stevie wonder at some point. Took the opportunity to change the wheel colour too.

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Works for me :)

Car is booked in for a full set of window tints on Thursday too - then just need it de chromed and it'll be drug dealer pimp.

[PastyVTR]

Looking really nice now, having the fronts tinted too?

[Ross]

Thanks :)

Yes - fronts will be very slightly tinted. #yolo

[PastyVTR]

Haha I was wondering about doing the same tbh, getting mine done on Thursday as well. How dark are you going on he back and front ?

[Ross]

It's being done here: http://www.tradetints.co.uk/automotive/

(mostly because it's 500 yards from my house, but also because it's highly recommended)

I'm going for "light" (50%) on the front, and "medium" (30%) on the rest.

Gallery here:

http://www.tradetints.co.uk/gallery/

[MuZiZZle]

Tint bender

[Ross]

don't need limo tint like you do to hide the bodies in the boot mate... ;)

[MuZiZZle]

don't need limo tint like you do to hide the bodies in the boot mate... ;)

I have no tint

Just an auto boot and auto load cover!

[Ross]

H&R spacers fitted front and rear now too. After much research I've fitted 8mm spacers all round - the car already had the optional SS+ suspension so was lower from the factory - with that in mind I didn't want any rubbing even with passengers and dogs etc on board so stayed conservative!

[deano_123]

Any pictures with the spacers fitted Ross? Any rubbing issues on the rear? Mine has the lower sport suspension too so interested to hear how its going.

[MuZiZZle]

Any pictures with the spacers fitted Ross? Any rubbing issues on the rear? Mine has the lower sport suspension too so interested to hear how its going.

Any rubbing issues are likely to be at the front, drivers side for Ross

[Ross]

Any pictures with the spacers fitted Ross? Any rubbing issues on the rear? Mine has the lower sport suspension too so interested to hear how its going.

All fine tbh.

Car's off the road currently as doing a few bits (shit loads of new carbon fibre, few small service bits etc). Got a few new bits to wire in - bugger me getting cables through the bulkhead is a chore... :(

[deano_123]

Argon carbon? I'm talking to them about a few things and only just realised they're round the corner from me. I'm really wanting the rear diffuser but they dont know when its going to be ready for sale.

Whats the map like? I havent had a chance to read up on it but would be good to get your thoughts.

[Ross]

Yeah Argon. My bits are in production this week so pop round and you'll see em :)

[deano_123]

I would but I'm in Iraq till next month. What you getting?

Tell me more of your remapy thoughts

[Ross]

My remap thoughts? Stop being a bender and do it.

Carbon clean, check for vac leaks, gut the pre-cats, decent exhaust and filter and a remap is all you need.

Carbon clean and vac check got me back over 100bhp. No shit.

[smiith]

Wonder if i carbon clean my golf, it will get me 100bhp back, because it feels like the other 20 are struggling like a motherfucker at the moment

[Ross]

Wonder if i carbon clean my golf, it will get me 100bhp back, because it feels like the other 20 are struggling like a motherfucker at the moment

lol. I think you need to start with a slightly higher figure to get that kinda rejuvenation :p

If it's a DI engine though they all suffer from it to some extent or another :)

[deano_123]

My remap thoughts? Stop being a bender and do it.

Carbon clean, check for vac leaks, gut the pre-cats, decent exhaust and filter and a remap is all you need.

Carbon clean and vac check got me back over 100bhp. No shit.

The valves were checked on its last service at 70k and were clean, its only done 2k since then.

Milltek non-res will be ordered at some point this month and I put a revolution induction kit on when I was home last.

Is there any advantage over proper decats as opposed to gutting the originals or is it just what posh people do?

[Ross]

Gut the pre-cats, leave the main cats. It'll need a remap after gutting the pre-cats though.

The revolution intake is nice looking and sounding, but costs power (same as the Gruppe M) which is why I've not gone for one - have you put in a cold air feed and done the aux rad delete at the same time? That can help. :)

[deano_123]

Will be doing the cold feed when I'm back, after reading the guide I couldnt be arsed last time around

[Ross]

Will be doing the cold feed when I'm back, after reading the guide I couldnt be arsed last time around

Yeah - the rad delete is a bit of a mission. £200 for AmD in Essex to do it, and I would have been tempted but it was in for £1000 of work already at the time and I just thought fuck it lol. I'm still at 441ps without it so... There's probably not £200 of value in it for me now tbh.

[deano_123]

Yeah - the rad delete is a bit of a mission. £200 for AmD in Essex to do it, and I would have been tempted but it was in for £1000 of work already at the time and I just thought fuck it lol. I'm still at 441ps without it so... There's probably not £200 of value in it for me now tbh.

That was my thinking when I saw what MRC charge, $200+ for a cold air feed

[MuZiZZle]

That was my thinking when I saw what MRC charge, $200+ for a cold air feed

Thing is, all of these cars you're talking silly money for anything really :n:

[deano_123]

Thing is, all of these cars you're talking silly money for anything really :n:

To drop a bumper, cap some pipes and put in a cold feed pfffffffffft

[MuZiZZle]

Just get a "Power" button fitted like mine man!

[Ross]

Few bits done. Lots actually.

£3.5k of servicing bits and bobs in the last month or so.

Been to nurburgring.



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Have it a polish. It's shiny now.

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Went to see an rs6 yesterday but couldn't agree on price so pulled out of it. Car was mega so only time now until I get one.

[griff_106]

As much as I hate you for selling the 106, this thing does look the nuts buddy - especially on the Karussell in the first pic :y:

Would love to be at Trax this year to see it/you but plate change month is kicking off at work so thinking of the dollar and getting my head down with that :(

Anywho, you missing the old girl yet? ;)

[Ross]

lol - nope, not missing the 106 one bit. Wait till I'm in an RS6 and it'll make the 106 look slow too... Simple as!

Filters, exhaust, and a remap on an RS6 gives 720bhp and 1000nm of torque, with a 3.9 second 0-60 and 205mph top speed. Sorry? What 106?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLmWRrhwfK4
(Jump to 01:40 when the RS6 stretches it's legs...

[griff_106]

lol - nope, not missing the 106 one bit. Wait till I'm in an RS6 and it'll make the 106 look slow too... Simple as!

Filters, exhaust, and a remap on an RS6 gives 720bhp and 1000nm of torque, with a 3.9 second 0-60 and 205mph top speed. Sorry? What 106?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLmWRrhwfK4
(Jump to 01:40 when the RS6 stretches it's legs...

Christ almighty that is impressive buddy - I know of an RS6 with 740bhp IIRC and that's hitting 205 on the Autobahns 5 up... I've been told it literally has the brakes off a Le Mans racer haha.

[Ross]

Yeah my 4 only does 180 :(

[MuZiZZle]

Yeah my 4 only does 180 :(

Flat out???

[Ross]

Flat out???

Yeah. It ain't no rs6 :(

[tweeqd]

180, 3 up with luggage for 3 :y:

[MuZiZZle]

Yeah. It ain't no rs6 :(

Is it the gearing then, do they just run out of err, gearing??

[Giraffe]

Is it the gearing then, do they just run out of err, gearing??

Isn't the rs4 a 4.2 v8 n/a and the rs6 a 5.0 v10 twin turbo?

[Ross]

Is it the gearing then, do they just run out of err, gearing??

They're geared for 202mph or something, but only the supercharged boys can get there. And I don't want to spend that kind of money :p

Isn't the rs4 a 4.2 v8 n/a and the rs6 a 5.0 v10 twin turbo?
Yeah that's it.

Stage 2 MRC mods (like my car) take the RS4 to about 440bhp. Stage 2 on the RS6 takes them to about 720bhp which is where i want to be at really.

[deano_123]

Did you feel the cold air feed is worthwhile with the Revolution intake?

Are you cats gutted?

[deano_123]

Did you feel the cold air feed is worthwhile with the Revolution intake?

Are you cats gutted?

[MuZiZZle]

They're geared for 202mph or something, but only the supercharged boys can get there. And I don't want to spend that kind of money :p

How does what work then?

If mine's geared for 205 and is only 60 ish bhp up, how can yours run out of puff at 180? did you have the pedal all the way down?

were you in 5th?!?!?

[Ross]

Did you feel the cold air feed is worthwhile with the Revolution intake?

Are you cats gutted?

Fuck - just messaged you on RS246 (didn't make the bloody connection you'd just bought Mikes exhaust - just asked you if you want to sell it lol - disregard that!).

Cats will be gutted on next visit to MRC (phoning them today actually).

Cold air feed totally worth it. The revolution gets too hot to touch as it is... piss poor design really - needs LOADS of heat shielding (that I've not got round to yet) but sure does sound good...

[Ross]

How does what work then?

If mine's geared for 205 and is only 60 ish bhp up, how can yours run out of puff at 180? did you have the pedal all the way down?

were you in 5th?!?!?

As usual Chris, you're clearly just better/harder/more awesome than everyone else or I don't have the minerals etc etc.

[deano_123]

Fuck - just messaged you on RS246 (didn't make the bloody connection you'd just bought Mikes exhaust - just asked you if you want to sell it lol - disregard that!).

Cats will be gutted on next visit to MRC (phoning them today actually).

Cold air feed totally worth it. The revolution gets too hot to touch as it is... piss poor design really - needs LOADS of heat shielding (that I've not got round to yet) but sure does sound good...

Bwahahahaha I've been PM'ing you for ages on there. I could be interested in selling the backboxes depending on how they sound with the resonated pipes.

After fitting the Revolution I never looked at it again, didnt realise it was such a massive heat soak but its worth it for the sound alone. I was thinking of the gold reflective tape and creating some kind of heat shield also after reading about somebody already doing it but it wasnt pretty.

Whats your feeling on MRC compared with AMD?

[MuZiZZle]

As usual Chris, you're clearly just better/harder/more awesome than everyone else or I don't have the minerals etc etc.

I was being serious you peen!

[Ross]

Bwahahahaha I've been PM'ing you for ages on there. I could be interested in selling the backboxes depending on how they sound with the resonated pipes.

After fitting the Revolution I never looked at it again, didnt realise it was such a massive heat soak but its worth it for the sound alone. I was thinking of the gold reflective tape and creating some kind of heat shield also after reading about somebody already doing it but it wasnt pretty.

Whats your feeling on MRC compared with AMD?

yeah I'm a retard. Never made the connection!

The guy who did the gold tape/heat shield job went completely fucking nuts on it - looked like something out of nasa space program. Too far tbh. I think the heat shield is a good idea as there's nothing between the manifold and the bottom of the intake with the standard airbox removed but not sure it's worth doing all the top in gold etc. Be better to just get more air in that space somehow. Maybe see if one of the undertray ducts can be routed in there somehow - I've not really looked at it closely but keep meaning to.

Regarding MRC vs AMD - I went to AMD first for the decoke. Was a good price (almost half the cost of the MRC decoke). No real issues as such, but my gut feeling was I got a better service at MRC. Real attention to detail, felt like a person not just a "customer". Ended up needing another partial clean at MRC anyway according to them.

Interesting to note though AMD phoned me on a weekend a few weeks back because they'd seen I'd posted that the car needed a clean so soon after they cleaned it. They said MRC are attempting to bad mouth them / run them down subtle like, across forums and in person.

Can't say they did that to me. When I first started going to MRC I said I'd been to AMD - their only reply was along the lines of "Well, I hope you find us better". Nothing wrong with that.

[Ross]

I was being serious you peen!

You were being serious about "did I leave it in 5th" or "did I press the pedal all the way down"?

Twat. :hug:

[MuZiZZle]

You were being serious about "did I leave it in 5th" or "did I press the pedal all the way down"?

Twat. :hug:

For me that is serious!

I just can't see it getting to 180 then just not getting faster, maybe it's drag and stuff, and I don't mean you in a frock

[Ross]

Looked at getting a tubi exhaust (Dean might be selling his as it's so very fucking loud) - so spoke to MRC and they're suggesting a full pre-cat/main cat delete will make a nice noise level increase (and a good performance improvement too) so for now, I'll just get those and chat to / go see Dean in a month or so when he's back and have a listen to the tubi to see if I'm prepared for it!

[Ross]

Pre-trax cleaning commenced.
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[kizmo22]

awesome car ross :y: one of my favourite estate cars!! I want one of these in my many years to come, in dark blue :D

just a thought on the top speed thing muzz mentioned, could be to do with the engine's power curve? or the fact its 4wd?

[chompy]

looks shit

[Ross]

awesome car ross :y: one of my favourite estate cars!! I want one of these in my many years to come, in dark blue :D

just a thought on the top speed thing muzz mentioned, could be to do with the engine's power curve? or the fact its 4wd?

No idea. Muz is just jealous he can't use his in the rain, and doesn't have the balls to take it to the ring. He's a bitter bitter man.

[Ross]

looks shit

Just polishing my turd :)

[MuZiZZle]

No idea. Muz is just jealous he can't use his in the rain, and doesn't have the balls to take it to the ring. He's a bitter bitter man.

Silence bender!

You never replied to my email you shemale!

And what's all this wet poppycock? I live in the fucking UK, it rains all the time!

4wd safety homo!

etc

[Ross]

Another excellent Nurburgring trip completed this last weekend :)

I'm too tight to buy another set of photos this month so you'll have to make do with the watermarked versions ;)

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/idNzY1MzIyMTlkOTFhYzI2YQ-118eb7f9676aacfb841417e6ac84ae0c_zps7e403ab8.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/idMTI4MzIyMTlkOTFhYzI2YQ-0df004c2a6de8ce4af0acbe760ebc924_zps6a47475e.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/18-19h-IMP_8402_zpsdd77bb91.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/13-14h-IMP_4722_zps1fd29870.jpg

French shitbox getting eaten for breakfast:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/13-14h-IMP_4721_zpsf99566e6.jpg

Dom driving(eeek!):
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/Ring%202014/September%2014/18-19h-IMP_8568_zpsfc62256d.jpg

Drove there and back without fault except a small leak from a power steering banjo on Sunday but was only a few drops so no issue - being repaired today :)

Car was absolutely epic - I love driving this car on the ring when it's slippery out (first thing in the morning was especially bad) but even in the damp we're pulling sub 10 minute laps now. Low 9 minute laps are consistent now, and with more experience there's a lot of scope for this car to get me round a lot faster.

Changed the pads to EBC yellow stuff a few days before going and what a world of difference they made. Seriously great pads. Mega confidence now even on repeated very high speed slowdowns. Very impressed.

Hopefully squeeze in one more 'ring trip (first weekend of November) weather pending of course. We'll have to see but I'm optimistic.

[Brettles1986]

Car looks epic in those pics.

Is there a camera system set up there that takes shots automatically then?

[Alanapone]

Looks awesome Dude!! Car looks great hooning around those bends! hehehehe

[chompy]

needs lowered

[Ross]

Car looks epic in those pics.

Is there a camera system set up there that takes shots automatically then?
No - there are various freelance photographers that take photos on public days and you have to scour their websites etc for photos of your car - but some are obviously pretty good!

Looks awesome Dude!! Car looks great hooning around those bends! hehehehe

Thanks man. Like I say, I hope to get one more trip in this year, and then at least 4 trips minimum next year. It's a real pleasure to do the trip in this car - not a chore like being in the 106!

needs lowered

It's on factory SS+ suspension (the lowest factory option). Really don't want it lower! :p

[Ross]

Completely forgot to say I had full decats fitted before I went. Car sounds fucking INSANE now. I'll try and get some video :)

[SimpleJoee]

Slambertown wanker.
Nice tax.

[Ross]

Danke!

[rey]

Looks almost at home on the ring, nice!

My brother was out there on his bike this weekend, might ask if he saw your car out there..

EDIT: Funnily enough, can see your car in the background of one of their photos in the car park.

[KamRacing]

Still want those CL Brakes? I have 8 pads staring at me screaming we love beards.

[Giraffe]

Still want those CL Brakes? I have 8 pads staring at me screaming we love beards.

Then you need to lay off the drugs good sir.

[KamRacing]

Its the coffee. I drank four cups in a row and things happened...

[D4MJT]

Still want those CL Brakes? I have 8 pads staring at me screaming we love beards.

He will when the EBC ones have melted off lol.

Car looks smart on the ring Rossimus, get some decent quality vids man, I love a nice V8 rumble.

[Ross]

Still want those CL Brakes? I have 8 pads staring at me screaming we love beards.

Yes please Kev - but as I said on the phone the other week, I had to get some new ones (so got the EBC's) - if you can hang on to those for me for another 6-8 weeks I'll have them for sure - just need to get through these EBC's!

[Ross]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN380E-duQM

Decat video. Nom nom nom.

[MuZiZZle]

I presume you were assembling a Subway/Scooby Doo-esque Hoagy mid gear changes?

*edit, also it sounds meaty, the car, not the Hoagy

[Ross]

I presume you were assembling a Subway/Scooby Doo-esque Hoagy mid gear changes?

*edit, also it sounds meaty, the car, not the Hoagy

the beauty of 440+hp and a v8 is you don't need to smash the gearbox to change gear just to maximise performance ;)

[MuZiZZle]

the beauty of 440+hp and a v8 is you don't need to smash the gearbox to change gear just to maximise performance ;)

I thought that was your car?

[Ross]

I thought that was your car?

Chris made a joke! :hug:

[D4MJT]

Sounds good like Rossus, what camera are you using? What struck me most was the remarkable lack of wind noise.

[Ross]

Sounds good like Rossus, what camera are you using? What struck me most was the remarkable lack of wind noise.

Thats with a gopro 3+Black in a standard case with the open back door. I think it's quieter because it's not in the wind as such but behind the car (despite being 120mph+ at the last part of the vid it seems sheltered).

I've another video from the drivers door I'll put up - that was directly in the wind.

Edit: here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjBfznMo7aY

[deano_123]

Sounds sweet, I'll have to get a vid of mine when I'm home

Where are your plates from?

[Ross]

Sounds sweet, I'll have to get a vid of mine when I'm home

Where are your plates from?

You still running the rumore? I don't know if I want louder still yet. Need to live with this a while longer. I know when I WANT it loud i want it louder but can't live with a tubi day to day I don't think!

Plates are from http://www.german-number-plates.com/

[deano_123]

You still running the rumore? I don't know if I want louder still yet. Need to live with this a while longer. I know when I WANT it loud i want it louder but can't live with a tubi day to day I don't think!

Plates are from http://www.german-number-plates.com/

The Tubi's still on but I've only drove the car once since fitting it. I'm back home at the weekend so will be pulling it out the garage so will get a video and decide what I'm going to do as I think it's to loud for normal driving and the wife refuses to get in it

[Ross]

The Tubi's still on but I've only drove the car once since fitting it. I'm back home at the weekend so will be pulling it out the garage so will get a video and decide what I'm going to do as I think it's to loud for normal driving and the wife refuses to get in it

Lets have a chat about it if you decide to get rid. I don't even know if I want it of course but we should at least meet up or something and compare - even if it's just so you can hear mine to decide that's enough lol

[Brettles1986]

Plates are from http://www.german-number-plates.com/

Are those plates legal out of interest.

I fancy some to tidy up the Mondeo but if not legal I can't be arsed.

[deano_123]

Lets have a chat about it if you decide to get rid. I don't even know if I want it of course but we should at least meet up or something and compare - even if it's just so you can hear mine to decide that's enough lol

Will do, I'll give you a shout when I'm back in the UK

[Ross]

Are those plates legal out of interest.

I fancy some to tidy up the Mondeo but if not legal I can't be arsed.

Not legal no. Font is German which is what I wanted. Fuck the popo.

[Brettles1986]

Not legal no. Font is German which is what I wanted. Fuck the popo.

That surprises me, I thought you were one to stay on the right side of the law.

Had any trouble with it?

I imagine with your car actually being a German car it's less obvious.

[Ross]

That surprises me, I thought you were one to stay on the right side of the law.

Had any trouble with it?

I imagine with your car actually being a German car it's less obvious.

The only issues I had was in Germany actually. Like a mong I didn't know about the German laws (the number plate is a legal document there and fucking about with one is fraud). My first trip with these plates and I had the full stickers on and everything. Got stopped (luckily by a friendly marshal at the 'ring who explained the law) and promptly removed the stickers, and covered up the D.

In the UK I've had no problems at all, but I'm growing a little tired of them already so may actually go back to stock British plates anyway.

As for staying legal - I try to for anything "serious". I'd always declare mods etc, but decats and numberplates? Yeah. Whatever. Popo will just give a fine for the number plates and I can live with that if it were to happen.

[Brettles1986]

Am I right in saying that you can actually get legal pressed plates even though they do not look as good as the ones you are rocking?

[MuZiZZle]

Am I right in saying that you can actually get legal pressed plates even though they do not look as good as the ones you are rocking?

Just get the naughty ones man!

If you don't have a private plate it's even better as you stand no risk of losing it

Not that anyone ever does!

[ldavies]

Just watched the video now Ross and that sound is awesome my word I wouldn't be able to keep my foot off the accelerater with a sound like that lol.
Very impressive BHP figure as well :)

[Ross]

Just get the naughty ones man!

If you don't have a private plate it's even better as you stand no risk of losing it

Not that anyone ever does!

This. you can get supposedly legal plates but really who cares.

I've never heard of a single case of someone losing their private registration because of the font or typ of plate they put on the car. The only time you'll lose a registration is if you space it like a spakka, and then really only to spell something offensive etc.

[smiith]

End of the day, if your plate is illegal.. You get a £60 fine, if any fine at all.. Most of the time they will just give you a thing to get it changed! Just say "my dad bought me them for my birthday, so i assumed they were fine, and say how sorry you are.. They'll most likely let you off and tell you to sort it

[L33h]

Shoulda got a rs6 :p

[Ross]

Shoulda got a rs6 :p

RS6 is shit on track. Yes I want one (and have been to see two now) because with 700hp and 1000nm of torque they're no slouch, but at the 'ring I'd get decimated.

I'm enjoying the B7 RS4 - argued to be the best RS model Audi have ever made.

[L33h]

Haha I was just messing with you it's a lovely car! I wish I could afford either tbh.

I was thinking about buying a older Rs6 a couple of month back but figured it'd cost way too much to keep on the road. Plus the seller was too keen to sell me it and keep dropping the price. Figured there was something about to go wrong with it that would have bankrupted me haha

[Ross]

no it's cool. Several people have asked why I don't get a 6 - and I will. When I'm tired of the 4 lol. It's just a fucking barge that's all. Goes like shit off a shovel but ... well, I'm not that old yet :p

[L33h]

End of the day, if your plate is illegal.. You get a £60 fine, if any fine at all.. Most of the time they will just give you a thing to get it changed! Just say "my dad bought me them for my birthday, so i assumed they were fine, and say how sorry you are.. They'll most likely let you off and tell you to sort it

I've been pulled for the plate on the bike but they have only said get it changed. Never had, can't be arsed. My brothers had 2 slip things that you need to get stamped from a garage. Changed the plate back as soon as its been stamped tho haha

[L33h]

no it's cool. Several people have asked why I don't get a 6 - and I will. When I'm tired of the 4 lol. It's just a fucking barge that's all. Goes like shit off a shovel but ... well, I'm not that old yet :p

Just a fortune to run. What mpg do you get... like 15? haha road tax is a nightmare too as well as fixing stuff. I heard to get new brakes all around was something daft like £3k?

My insurance wouldn't have been too bad only a couple of hundred more than the clio

[MuZiZZle]

I've been looking at the RS6 like, bwaaaap

[Ross]

Just a fortune to run. What mpg do you get... like 15? haha road tax is a nightmare too as well as fixing stuff. I heard to get new brakes all around was something daft like £3k?

My insurance wouldn't have been too bad only a couple of hundred more than the clio

Tax is the same on the 4 as the 6 - £500 a year. £200 more than my insurance - for a car that does 4k miles a year. Go figure.

Brakes again are the same price on the 6 as the 4 - circa £2k for a full set of discs and pads fitted.

MPG wise the 6 is worse (obviously!) - on my last nurburgring trip in the 4, from dover to the ring and back to dover I averaged 14.6mpg. On a run I can get it up to about 22mpg if I drive sensibly. Average day to day is about 18mpg which is fine. From what I read on the forums average in the 6 is about 15mpg which is fine. Same as my old range rover. :)

But yes - you'll need tardis sized pockets to fix anything. Oil cooler replacement (common) - £1500. two DRC shocks and collector fail, that'll be £3k. Tyres are £800 a set, brakes as you said £2k.

They're both great cars but not cheap to run :)

[Manu]

22mpg sensibly, ouch. Reminds me of a friend's jaaaaaaaag

[willsy]

End of the day, if your plate is illegal.. You get a £60 fine, if any fine at all.. Most of the time they will just give you a thing to get it changed!

I hate to pop factual corrections/updated info into people's threads (Sorry Ross, I popped in here to drool over the RS) but the fine for plates is now £100.

Depending on the force area (I think most are moving over to it) a traffic offence report is completed for any offences found which is then submitted to the Central Ticket Office who make the final decisions now, they then write to you with either the following outcomes;
1) sweet FA
2) Fixed penalty offered (you can decline and request court hearing)
3) 1 day awareness course (if appropriate for the offence & driving history)
4) Straight to court
You actually don't have to do anything until they've written to/contacted you.

Feel free to PM any replies or Q's if you're unsure.

Edit: the above is the preferred method to speed up the process for single offences or a couple of very minor ones such as the one in question. For more serious offences, a serial offender with poor history whereby any additional points could result in a 'totting up' disqualification, or if an interpreter is required then the Officer can still go down the old Court Summons route

[Ali123]

while you're on about the rs6s, a lad across from work has one, early 20s may i add!
with an awesome plate being V10 YEA haha

anyway its an animal of a thing, like an earthquake when you hear it start up and when he puts his foot down fuck me does it go! think it moves the planet backwards abit when he gives it some ! amazing car to say the least

[Ross]

Few updates.

Launch Control / Flat Shift added:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J3E5IebpkM

Wheel retrim:
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/52D9EF01-6675-49A8-917D-F4BF3B5200D1_zpsyx16iei9.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/FE7B9A61-8705-4DC3-B5EA-9A3585B7C081_zpsux77bqjm.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/150C0294-5DEE-4F08-90E3-4AC42645045E_zpsygssaurp.jpg

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/RS4/FA06B6E7-8520-4EB7-8DF8-1B52E696D8DE_zps2kxjn5up.jpg

[KamRacing]

hurry up and wear out your brake pads lol

[Ross]

hurry up and wear out your brake pads lol

LOL! :D

I do actually feel a little (just a little mind) guilty about stiffing you with a set of brake pads you can't shift... I'll need yours next year for sure mate - already got three trips to the 'ring planned, and a trackday in Feb booked so I'll be chewing through pads in no time. You've got to blame CL a little though - I did wait like 6 months for those pads from them before fitting my yellow stuffs :p

[MuZiZZle]

So buy them you numpty!

[Ross]

So buy them you numpty!

£350 outlay for them to sit on my shelf not Kevs?

[MuZiZZle]

£350 outlay for them to sit on my shelf not Kevs?

Yes???

[Ross]

Yes???

You can buy them for me for xmas Chris ;) Don't worry - keep them on your shelf until I need them ;)

[MuZiZZle]

You can buy them for me for xmas Chris ;) Don't worry - keep them on your shelf until I need them ;)

Mine are full of oil

[Ross]

Mine are full of oil

Brake pads full of oil aren't so good. :/

[MuZiZZle]

Brake pads full of oil aren't so good. :/

Muhahaha

[Giraffe]

I thought you were loaded Ross, what's £350?

[Ross]

I thought you were loaded Ross, what's £350?

Better in my bank than Kevs, that's what :)

[marcusd]

Few updates.

Launch Control / Flat Shift added:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J3E5IebpkM

WOW that sound at about minute into the video. one of the best sounds ive heard in a long time

[Ross]

Cadwell trackday booked for next weekend. Don't worry - I don't have rear wheel drive so wont die like some gayboys in german barges might.

Car's back at MRC today for a little map tweak and a change back to the standard airbox (removing my carbon intake as as nice as it sounds, it's costing me power). Might help with track-side noise driveby tests too... I can only hope.

First 'ring trip is already booked - Easter weekend so two months to go and it'll be big smiles again :)

Mods since the last update. Cars had a new battery and a new starter motor which has transformed it's starting eagerness. Also swapped out the RNSE head unit for the Mk2 RNSE LED version - double the resolution, better sat nav mapping, allows much larger SD cards etc.

I've also added an auto switching reverse camera (using the rear dashcam I already had installed), added a new higher quality 2 channel video input, swapped the Raspberry Pi for an Apple TV (modded to run from USB not mains) and added a wifi hotspot. Added a small inverter in the glovebox so I can power a laptop or whatever if I want. Also added in some high power USB sockets fitted neatly into the inside of the glovebox to power things like the wifi hotspot so it's not in the main car. Added Coming Home lights (stay on when it's dark after you lock the car for a bit etc).

Added an armrest (why the original owner didn't spec this I don't know - can't live without it!).

Added a peltor intercom system into this armrest in a quick trick/stealthy way - so now when on track my peltor helmets can be used in car easily.

Rear pads changed to EBC yellows now to match the front too. Not really tested them but Cadwell should put them through their paces.

Changed my dashcam from the chinese brand thing to a blackvue fullHD wifi model - quality is pretty staggering tbh and iPhone control/playback is cool.

Small "fixes" - I've replaced the drivers side b pillar trim as it had a scratch in the fabric. Sorted a rattle in the boot/rear bumper area, and fixed an issue with the glovebox light not working (first world problems).

Think that's it for now. I'm hoping with the intake and map tweak to get a little more power from the old girl - not much but somewhere around 450hp would be nice.

Next up - clutch time (before the 'ring trip in Easter). That's £2k so has to wait until next month. :)

[D4MJT]

Cadwell trackday booked for next weekend. Don't worry - I don't have rear wheel drive so wont die like some gayboys in german barges might.

Car's back at MRC today for a little map tweak and a change back to the standard airbox (removing my carbon intake as as nice as it sounds, it's costing me power). Might help with track-side noise driveby tests too... I can only hope.

First 'ring trip is already booked - Easter weekend so two months to go and it'll be big smiles again :)

Mods since the last update. Cars had a new battery and a new starter motor which has transformed it's starting eagerness. Also swapped out the RNSE head unit for the Mk2 RNSE LED version - double the resolution, better sat nav mapping, allows much larger SD cards etc.

I've also added an auto switching reverse camera (using the rear dashcam I already had installed), added a new higher quality 2 channel video input, swapped the Raspberry Pi for an Apple TV (modded to run from USB not mains) and added a wifi hotspot. Added a small inverter in the glovebox so I can power a laptop or whatever if I want. Also added in some high power USB sockets fitted neatly into the inside of the glovebox to power things like the wifi hotspot so it's not in the main car. Added Coming Home lights (stay on when it's dark after you lock the car for a bit etc).

Added an armrest (why the original owner didn't spec this I don't know - can't live without it!).

Added a peltor intercom system into this armrest in a quick trick/stealthy way - so now when on track my peltor helmets can be used in car easily.

Rear pads changed to EBC yellows now to match the front too. Not really tested them but Cadwell should put them through their paces.

Changed my dashcam from the chinese brand thing to a blackvue fullHD wifi model - quality is pretty staggering tbh and iPhone control/playback is cool.

Small "fixes" - I've replaced the drivers side b pillar trim as it had a scratch in the fabric. Sorted a rattle in the boot/rear bumper area, and fixed an issue with the glovebox light not working (first world problems).

Think that's it for now. I'm hoping with the intake and map tweak to get a little more power from the old girl - not much but somewhere around 450hp would be nice.

Next up - clutch time (before the 'ring trip in Easter). That's £2k so has to wait until next month. :)

Dem vids though, sounds good.

Hopefully it's warmer than last time I was there and you get on before lunchtime!

[matt_vtr_15a]

This has made me want a B7 RS4 wayyy too much.

Think I'd part-ex my evo and give a right bollock in a flash for one!

I must also say, I think I'm more fond of the AVANT than the saloon, even though an estate doesn't suit my lifestyle I'd rather have one out the two.

Great video, sounds awesome :y:

[KamRacing]

You can buy your EBC pads through me now too. Show me the money!!

[Ross]

You can buy your EBC pads through me now too. Show me the money!!

I promise the next set of pads I have will be the CL pads from you Kev :p Just need to wear these EBC's out first!

[deano_123]

When's mapping happening with the standard airbox back on? Be interesting to hear your thoughts on the two

[Ross]

When's mapping happening with the standard airbox back on? Be interesting to hear your thoughts on the two

Today.

I'm expecting a slight uplift in power as I say (maybe only 5hp or so) BUT more consistent intake temps which is more important. With the cold air feed (which I've had for a while) it's kinda just loose below the revolution intake pointing at it. When you've got the standard airbox, it's attached the the trumpet so the car really only does get air from outside the engine bay and can't draw anything in from inside. So intake temps are no more than +2 degrees over ambient, even in stationary traffic etc. Ideal :)

I'll miss the noise tbh (but you more than anyone would know the exhaust more than makes up for it).

I've sold the intake already by all accounts (£350) - so that'll go some way towards the new plugs and coilpacks that are being fitted today @ £500!

[deano_123]

Cool, be interesting to hear your thoughts.

I'm thinking to do the same when I eventually find the time to send mine down to MRC for CAF, de-coke and remap. I originally only got the Revolution intake for the noise, which is great until you put an exhaust on, as you know. Only downside is the OE airbox looks a bit bland

[deano_123]

Ross man, clear ya inbox!

[Ross]

have done :D

[Ross]

So - car's all fixed. Just needed plugs and coilpacks thankfully.

With the standard airbox back on (carbon one removed) car's up on power to 449hp. Very healthy :)

[deano_123]

How many torque's?

[Ross]

How many torque's?

I need to double check - it was 491nm before - I think it's 493 or something now - almost identical. I've not seen the graph yet but apparently there's a nice improvement under the curve too - I've asked Doug to do a graph showing the before/after airbox change on the same graph so will be interesting to see :)

[deano_123]

Cool beans

Cue Muzpizzle and his Em5 piffle about RWD and V10's

[Ross]

Cool beans

Cue Muzpizzle and his Em5 piffle about RWD and V10's

Pity you can't show a Bavarian barge a corner... Or a wet road... Or even a roundabout. :D

[D4MJT]

I heard Cadwell had been cancelled due to weather tomorrow, is that the case?

[Alanapone]

Yeah, gutted!!

[Ross]

Car's now provisionally sold - being collected Saturday :)

[Giraffe]

Well that's a bit sudden

[Ross]

Well that's a bit sudden

I've been wanting an RS6 since time began. Need to shift this so I can fit the 6 in the garage ;)

[Dom]

I've been wanting an RS6 since time began. Need to shift this so I can fit the 6 in the garage ;)

I'm not moving the fucking fridge again if the 6 don't fit.

[KamRacing]

Finally you will buy those bloody pads then lol
Whats the plan for the RC6? Will it be left alone?

[Ross]

Finally you will buy those bloody pads then lol
Whats the plan for the RC6? Will it be left alone?

It'll be off to MRC for a remap.

750hp / 1000nm. then I'll leave it mostly alone. :)

[KamRacing]

standard suspension up to the job?

[D4MJT]

Is this gone then?

RS6 arriving?

[Ross]

Is this gone then?

RS6 arriving?

Yes rs4 has gone.

Awaiting rs6 arrival :)

[KamRacing]

Ross you are the perfect example of why procrastination is so dangerous.

[Ross]

Thanks Kev.

I think. :D