B8 S4 Ownership

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GetCarter

29,358 posts

278 months

Sunday 18th January 2015
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Snap (almost)


jimmyjimjim

7,329 posts

237 months

Monday 19th January 2015
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Looking at those pictures reminds me of a question I've meant to ask for a while - The US has an option to replace the V6T badges with the supercharged badges from the A6; was this available in the UK?

I replaced mine myself as I disliked the V6T badges, but it was cheaper to order them afterwards that it was to get the dealer to do it. Plus I could then get the carbon fiber ones...

There was also another option I've never seen a UK car with - the silver 'rocker panel side blades' in place of the body colour items. Again popular in the US (though I'm not a fan); another US only item?

chengy

63 posts

114 months

Monday 19th January 2015
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PurpleMoonlight said:
My new ride ...



Had it a month now and very pleased. Love the sound when you put your foot down to overtake. tongue out

Only downside is the fuel it drinks.

I see regular oil top ups are likely, what oil should I get please?
Looks amazing. So much classier than the ubiquitous white and black wheels combo.

fcuk1_6

189 posts

179 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Taken deposit on my MRC stage 2d basic spec '09 S4 with 54500 miles and put deposit on a '10 S4 with the sports diff, super sports memory seats, ADS and HDD nav on 27500 miles. Love my B8 S4s :-)

FUBAR

17,062 posts

237 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Good effort smile

27500 miles? Did the owner lose his license?? lol

troc

3,740 posts

174 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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I must have the record for lowest miles driven. Picked up the car end 2009 (MY10) and have less than 25k miles on the clock!

fcuk1_6

189 posts

179 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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FUBAR said:
Good effort smile

27500 miles? Did the owner lose his license?? lol
It's a distinct possibility in these things, lol.

M7NDP

31 posts

127 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Ooh I was close, bought my 2009 with 26k a few months back.
Perhaps some don't use them as daily drivers I guess.

M7NDP

31 posts

127 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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M7NDP said:
Anyone have any experience of removing silencers etc as a quick way to get some more aural pleasure during normal driving as opposed to only when the foot is down? smile
Any ideas guys?

fcuk1_6

189 posts

179 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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M7NDP said:
Anyone have any experience of removing silencers etc as a quick way to get some more aural pleasure during normal driving as opposed to only when the foot is down? smile
I would be interested in knowing this too as I would consider getting replacement back boxes with oval pipes if they deepened the note and I prefer the look of the ovals but a full cat back is too dear for no notable performance gain IMO.

Dr G

15,159 posts

241 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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Cutting up stock exhausts often ends up making quite a harsh, raspy sound (although I've not heard it done to a B8 S4 specifically).

We put RS4 tips on the standard system for this guy:


fcuk1_6

189 posts

179 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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Dr G said:
Cutting up stock exhausts often ends up making quite a harsh, raspy sound (although I've not heard it done to a B8 S4 specifically).

We put RS4 tips on the standard system for this guy:

Glad to hear your professional opinion, really don't want to end up with a raspy note. I assume changing just the tips would make no difference to tone of exhaust?

rs4al

925 posts

164 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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Have a look on audizine, as some in the states have put a x-pipe in the middle, can't remember the details but its all on there.

bungle

1,874 posts

239 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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fk1_6 said:
I prefer the look of the ovals
Me too. The 1 thing I don't like about my car is the 4 pipes. It's so out of keeping with the general understated look of the car ("it's just a sensible 4 door estate car darling...").


GrahamC230K

384 posts

243 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Dr G said:
Cutting up stock exhausts often ends up making quite a harsh, raspy sound (although I've not heard it done to a B8 S4 specifically).

We put RS4 tips on the standard system for this guy:

Cut and weld?

Dr G

15,159 posts

241 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Yup, tips were off a scrap RS4 system we had knocking around and my fabricator did exactly as you describe.

Zero difference to noise; customer just likes the look.

lemonslap

960 posts

154 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Little update from me:

New clutch and flywheel are still performing perfectly, on to the next problem... Starting to use abit more oil than I would like, 55k mile service is due shortly so will replace the PCV valve. Does anyone want me to post up pictures of the supercharger removal? I will also have a look at intake valves, also do you think it's worth changing the thermostat whist there? one last thing one of the headlamp washers started to get stuck half out, sorted by fully extending and spraying with silicone spray then working back and forth.

Adrian E

3,248 posts

175 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Sounds interesting! I seem to recall talking to someone who suggested the supercharger oil can only be changed with it off the car, as it needs to be inverted to do it. Plus needs a syringe to accurately measure the oil required. I know its supposed to be the old nugget of 'sealed for life' but if you're going to pull it anyway it might be worth a look?

lemonslap

960 posts

154 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Adrian E said:
Sounds interesting! I seem to recall talking to someone who suggested the supercharger oil can only be changed with it off the car, as it needs to be inverted to do it. Plus needs a syringe to accurately measure the oil required. I know its supposed to be the old nugget of 'sealed for life' but if you're going to pull it anyway it might be worth a look?
Good point Adrian, I was also thinking of this! It's available from Audi in a 150ml bottle, so will add to the list along with a new supercharger belt (supposed to be changed at 75k anyway). Expensive year so far, also needs new summer tyres (going for Michelin Super sports)...

Adrian E

3,248 posts

175 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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I've been trying to get super sports for our 20s and struggling. Only stock is in Germany or Poland but of indeterminate age!

Michelin uk have told me mid-late March for uk stock but their allocation may go straight out to fulfil existing orders. If you're on 18-19" you might have more luck?