Audi A4 Avant 3.0 V6 Quattro 2003

[paul26982]

Well when to pick up the Audi A4 Avant up from Derby today, was located at some posh Italian Cafe and hidden around the back in the yard, when the owner opened the gates and i first seen it was well impressed, looked loads better in person than on the pictures, Very well looked after, all belts, water pump done, new brakes, tyres and so on......

Audi A4 Avant - 3.0 V6 Quattro sport
Manual 6 speed
Full leather, Dual climate, etc etc
Full History

Only probs with it is its missing the tow eye cover from the front, No parcel shelf and the problem i had at first with the Leon, Boot unlocks when it wants, Going to sort these next week,

Future plans

Coilovers
My RH Wheels
Satin Audi rings front and back
De badge rear
Satin Grill surrounds
Exhaust
Purple Calipars
Purple & Black engine cover
Gear knob
Carbon interior inserts

Only thing im stuck on is, the colour of the car is like a charcole black, wanted to do the window trim (Chrome trim) and my wheel centres and dishes black, will i have to do them body coloured or will satin black centres and dishes look better.















Will get some pictures of the interior soon, On the way back from Derby when i picked the car up only had 40 Miles left in so a mile down the road before setting off i put £40 in the tank, took the guage to half way, when i got home still had 170 Miles left

Edited by paul26982 on Monday 3rd October 20:06

[paul26982]

sorting the tow eye cover next week when i have time,

[paul26982]

thanks for the positive comments, also missing the parcel shelf so need to source one of those

[paul26982]

as said above, thats the plan

Little Teaser

[paul26982]

SD1992 said:

Looks a great car! You won't be getting stuck in winter

he he , my thoughts, where as the Leon was a snow plough last year getting stuck

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em177 said:

Nokia 8800.... cracking phone :P

Got rid of my i-phone for another, had one when they came out, they hard to beat

[paul26982]

Just phoned Wearside Audi about the coilpack recall, booked in on Friday, they doing all six for free and even a wash and wax

[paul26982]

Just phoned Wearside Audi about the coilpack recall, booked in on Friday, they doing all six for free and even a wash and wax

[paul26982]

Cleaned the car today, first time since last week when me and Ian (sprout99) machine polished it etc, happy with the results.





Also Debadged the rear, Left the Audi rings as want a new set and paint them satin black.



Also took the front Chrome badge and grill surrounds out to paint Satin Black

[paul26982]

many thanks, looking forward to find out, damn winter fast approaching, holding up plans too

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Pics of the Grilll bits painted Satin





need to take the Chrome out of the headlights too

[paul26982]

Went down to Johns this morning to get the Avant mapped.

Had in my head what i was going to get out of it etc, But my word, ive never had a mapped N/A before, and its miles better than i expected, its awesome having no lag, you cant half tell its been done' so smooth and the torque is very impressive, also alot more roar than before too which has put a massive smile on my face. all in all John @ Big Fish Tuning has done it again.

Also another suprise which he had, he gave me some business cards he had made up, and on the back is a picture of my Leon' I appreciate that so much and is so nice of the fella as it acknowledges the work i put into that car, massive thanks John, you a star

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Mastodon2 said:

Did you sell the Leon on?

No' Broke and sold it in bits

heres the thread on it here

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

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R60EST said:

It's a nice looking car , can't help thinking that the satin black make-over is not a good idea though. Each to their own I suppose , as long as you like it that's the main thing

its just getting time to get it all done, hope you look in the thread when it is, as i might have changed your mind

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R60EST said:

I've just read your Seat Leon thread . After reading here that you ended up breaking it for spares , I was expecting to find a post about an accident somewhere along the line. I have to say it was a very good look you had with it I'm stunned you just woke up one morning and decided to throw it all away and break it for spares. Did you have a good offer on specific parts beforehand ?

As for the black rather than chrome look I'll happily stand corrected if the end result looks anything like the Leon . Someone near me has attempted it with a new-ish Passat , the car is already black , he's sprayed everything that was silver / chrome black including the wheels and to my mind it looks absolutely ste , I'll try and sneak a few pictures next time I see it

please sneak some pictures, didnt have any parts sold when decided to break it, the price i paid for the car and everything i bought for it, ive made £1500 profit and some bits including wheels left over, just odd little bits left

bonnet
boot
abs unit
radiator
smic
handbrake console
rear bumper
powersteering rack
standard cat back exhaust
climate unit
clutch cylinder

the running gear went to New Zeland the wheels what where on the Leon will be going on this, doing the centres satin black but also the dishes.

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Picked these up tonight' AP Coilovers, Virtually brand new used for around a month and a half or some thing' Complete and still with warranty etc. Just need to get new top mounts etc for.





Also took the tyres of my RH wheels last week, and the bolts out one' need to do the rest, ready to paint. Going for Satin black centres with matching Satin black dishes with Polished bolts for now. Just think it will be alittle different from the polished dishes as alot of people have them now especially with REPS.

[paul26982]

Fighting the temptation' Damn you winter

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Mini1275 said:

Lovely car Paul, looking forward to seeing it on the new wheels.

hello mate long time no speak, will have to catch you online, hope you doing ok

Also thanks everyone, want to do everything now, just the time of year thats putting me off why ruin everything over winter when i can next winter

[paul26982]

Well, Nuts are cleaned up on the wheel and are now soaking in Diesel, Bolts have had there threads cleaned and are now soaking in White Vinegar.



Wheels have been given a good wash as they have been stored for some time now' And they going to get paint soon.