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Yoda sold it a year and a bit ago, i sold mine too then, which is now way over 200k and run but a gut on classic Audi who finished all the things i started and didnt have the talent to complete.

G ...

these really are a bargain these days. But i beleive cost he earth to keep running. There was a tweaked RS6 ona pistonheads run last year which was annoying the exotica all day, what a noise and fero ...

you will bork when you hear that the accepted norm is 1litre per 1000miles then! Its the shitty longlife oil that is so thin it seeps through everywhere, i wouldnt put longlife ina perfomance engine. ...

oh they are an enthusiasts car no shadow of a doubt there! Pounds per smile is pretty damned good i must admit, they are one of the cars audi got right, nicely underrated and recommended to anyone.
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Just read the entire thread from start to finish. Great story istoo and I am very glad you decided to stick with the original plan. I often think I'm mad for keeping my 20v going. Poor girl is tatt ...

this car is currently for sale as I am leaving the country.

yep royster works literally 100yards form my house...

I have done virtually all the suspension on mine in the last year so if you need to know anything just ask. Shame i have need ramp access for ...

basically yes, ditch the hitachis as they are a bit of a weak link.

just coped the thread.
Very interesting car, would like to hear more about it. See now he wasnt alone in his thinking RWD mid engined car powered with an AAH

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/la ...

You would have a much better chance posting on Pistonheads or the likes. Never seen anyone with an R8 post on here before.

make sure the engine is running A1 perfect before remapping. Anything not quite right will very soon fail otherwise. Mine ate a turbo, the cause was long life oil, had clogged the pickup in the sump a ...

i had one of these for years. Brilliant car and considerably quicker than you might think, especially after a remap. It would ignite the front wheels with ease and torque steer like hell till about 50 ...

sounds about right to be honest. My 2.3 and 2.8 both sit at 3000rpm at 70

the cost of 19in snow tyres vs' 16rims& tyres... i reckon 16's SH rims and show tyres will be cheaper

i picked up a set of scabby but air tight 17in BMW alloys for £70. Snow tyres where £79/e ...

19's.. that wont be cheap, i agree, go hunt for a set of 16s or similar go a bit narrower with a taller sidewall. but maintain the rolling radius will probably be cheaper than 19in snow tyres... Forke ...

i would say almost certainly more to do with the tyres.
P zero's used to do it when they got worn on 17's. Also check the tracking, if its a quattro it will have 4 wheel adjustment. Mine suffered fr ...

I would go with 40mm as well. My urS4 was lowered when i bought it, looked great but had almost no ground clearance and over the course of a year systematically destroyed the suspension components con ...

also to add, My wife drove my 20v at the weekend and put 95 RON fuel in it, I have been using Vpower (99RON). And the difference is very notable, i would say the best performance hike for the car so f ...

cant believe that was hiding in Ullapool of all places, never ever seen in passing. You have to come back up and do the roads i gave you. Seriously... so very very worth it.

Lovely looking car, I ...

also to add, My wife drove my 20v at the weekend and put 95 RON fuel in it, I have been using Vpower (99RON). And the difference is very notable, i would say the best performance hike for the car so f ...

I am running the 034 injectors as well and echo appliance comments. it smuch smoother across the board ,used to be a notable kick in power at 4000, it revs much harder after that though.

Next i wo ...

bumping this as well, fast would this clear an OEM 15in wheel or in theory would i need to go up a size?

update::

After a few conversations with Nogin establish the front shockers should be changed out, so he sourced some Bilstien units for me for under £100 brand new, delighted! Also bought some kno ...

Yep, and form someone as a very amateur mechanic (me) the sheets are excellent.

the second link Fast28 posted is what you are looking for.

easy tiger!
Your inital post sound like an immediate need for the infor for something specific. Thus the pictures and what do you need replies. Not doubting your prowess by any stretch, but if there ...

bentley manual is what you need.
VAGcat.com also useful

stops as well as it goes then?

fair point, have a look all the V8s are sellign for sod all. Even C5 S6/4.2 V8s are buttons. relatively speaking for what they cost 7-8 years ago.

so.. when you changing yours then james!

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Topic: My UrS4
istoo Replies: 76 Views: 191862	Forum: Projects Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:11 am Subject: My UrS4
istoo Replies: 76 Views: 191862	Yoda sold it a year and a bit ago, i sold mine too then, which is now way over 200k and run but a gut on classic Audi who finished all the things i started and didnt have the talent to complete. G ...
Topic: Hello all am Aldo from GLASGOW
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13311	Forum: Introduce Yourself- and your car(s)! Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:57 am Subject: Hello all am Aldo from GLASGOW
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13311	these really are a bargain these days. But i beleive cost he earth to keep running. There was a tweaked RS6 ona pistonheads run last year which was annoying the exotica all day, what a noise and fero ...
Topic: New member saying hello!
istoo Replies: 2 Views: 7435	Forum: Introduce Yourself- and your car(s)! Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:54 am Subject: New member saying hello!
istoo Replies: 2 Views: 7435	you will bork when you hear that the accepted norm is 1litre per 1000miles then! Its the shitty longlife oil that is so thin it seeps through everywhere, i wouldnt put longlife ina perfomance engine. ...
Topic: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	Forum: Projects Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:03 pm Subject: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	oh they are an enthusiasts car no shadow of a doubt there! Pounds per smile is pretty damned good i must admit, they are one of the cars audi got right, nicely underrated and recommended to anyone. ...
Topic: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	Forum: Projects Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:40 pm Subject: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	Just read the entire thread from start to finish. Great story istoo and I am very glad you decided to stick with the original plan. I often think I'm mad for keeping my 20v going. Poor girl is tatt ...
Topic: Project Giant :: urS4 avant
istoo Replies: 61 Views: 148128	Forum: Projects Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:42 pm Subject: Project Giant :: urS4 avant
istoo Replies: 61 Views: 148128	this car is currently for sale as I am leaving the country.
Topic: Hello from Newish audi 100 s4 owner
istoo Replies: 6 Views: 9076	Forum: Introduce Yourself- and your car(s)! Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:41 pm Subject: Hello from Newish audi 100 s4 owner
istoo Replies: 6 Views: 9076	yep royster works literally 100yards form my house... I have done virtually all the suspension on mine in the last year so if you need to know anything just ask. Shame i have need ramp access for ...
Topic: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:18 pm Subject: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	basically yes, ditch the hitachis as they are a bit of a weak link.
Topic: Need help with Audi80 2.8L V6
istoo Replies: 37 Views: 48883	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:59 am Subject: Need help with Audi80 2.8L V6
istoo Replies: 37 Views: 48883	just coped the thread. Very interesting car, would like to hear more about it. See now he wasnt alone in his thinking RWD mid engined car powered with an AAH http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/la ...
Topic: A 40th Birthday Request - North East
istoo Replies: 3 Views: 10036	Forum: A5, S5, RS5, A7, S7, A8, S8, R8 plus others Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:44 am Subject: A 40th Birthday Request - North East
istoo Replies: 3 Views: 10036	You would have a much better chance posting on Pistonheads or the likes. Never seen anyone with an R8 post on here before.
Topic: Evening All and HELLO
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13402	Forum: Introduce Yourself- and your car(s)! Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:40 am Subject: Evening All and HELLO
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13402	make sure the engine is running A1 perfect before remapping. Anything not quite right will very soon fail otherwise. Mine ate a turbo, the cause was long life oil, had clogged the pickup in the sump a ...
Topic: Evening All and HELLO
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13402	Forum: Introduce Yourself- and your car(s)! Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:37 pm Subject: Evening All and HELLO
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13402	i had one of these for years. Brilliant car and considerably quicker than you might think, especially after a remap. It would ignite the front wheels with ease and torque steer like hell till about 50 ...
Topic: What rpm at 80mph in a 1.6?
istoo Replies: 2 Views: 3402	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:07 pm Subject: What rpm at 80mph in a 1.6?
istoo Replies: 2 Views: 3402	sounds about right to be honest. My 2.3 and 2.8 both sit at 3000rpm at 70
Topic: WINTER TYRES
istoo Replies: 9 Views: 15585	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:19 pm Subject: WINTER TYRES
istoo Replies: 9 Views: 15585	the cost of 19in snow tyres vs' 16rims& tyres... i reckon 16's SH rims and show tyres will be cheaper i picked up a set of scabby but air tight 17in BMW alloys for £70. Snow tyres where £79/e ...
Topic: WINTER TYRES
istoo Replies: 9 Views: 15585	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:34 pm Subject: WINTER TYRES
istoo Replies: 9 Views: 15585	19's.. that wont be cheap, i agree, go hunt for a set of 16s or similar go a bit narrower with a taller sidewall. but maintain the rolling radius will probably be cheaper than 19in snow tyres... Forke ...
Topic: Lowering 40/40 or 60/40? & German ebay
istoo Replies: 23 Views: 18148	Forum: Audi 100, 200, A6, S4 (Audi 100 based) and V8 Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:34 pm Subject: Lowering 40/40 or 60/40? & German ebay
istoo Replies: 23 Views: 18148	i would say almost certainly more to do with the tyres. P zero's used to do it when they got worn on 17's. Also check the tracking, if its a quattro it will have 4 wheel adjustment. Mine suffered fr ...
Topic: Lowering 40/40 or 60/40? & German ebay
istoo Replies: 23 Views: 18148	Forum: Audi 100, 200, A6, S4 (Audi 100 based) and V8 Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:28 am Subject: Lowering 40/40 or 60/40? & German ebay
istoo Replies: 23 Views: 18148	I would go with 40mm as well. My urS4 was lowered when i bought it, looked great but had almost no ground clearance and over the course of a year systematically destroyed the suspension components con ...
Topic: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:24 am Subject: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	also to add, My wife drove my 20v at the weekend and put 95 RON fuel in it, I have been using Vpower (99RON). And the difference is very notable, i would say the best performance hike for the car so f ...
Topic: My New S2!!
istoo Replies: 19 Views: 25977	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:35 am Subject: My New S2!!
istoo Replies: 19 Views: 25977	cant believe that was hiding in Ullapool of all places, never ever seen in passing. You have to come back up and do the roads i gave you. Seriously... so very very worth it. Lovely looking car, I ...
Topic: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:31 am Subject: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	also to add, My wife drove my 20v at the weekend and put 95 RON fuel in it, I have been using Vpower (99RON). And the difference is very notable, i would say the best performance hike for the car so f ...
Topic: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:49 pm Subject: Bosch injectors for 2,3 20v (7A)
istoo Replies: 46 Views: 132313	I am running the 034 injectors as well and echo appliance comments. it smuch smoother across the board ,used to be a notable kick in power at 4000, it revs much harder after that though. Next i wo ...
Topic: Big brake upgrade for 4-stud hubs
istoo Replies: 22 Views: 89464	Forum: Projects Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:12 am Subject: Big brake upgrade for 4-stud hubs
istoo Replies: 22 Views: 89464	bumping this as well, fast would this clear an OEM 15in wheel or in theory would i need to go up a size?
Topic: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	Forum: Projects Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:41 pm Subject: 90 20v quattro sport - revival
istoo Replies: 132 Views: 267189	update:: After a few conversations with Nogin establish the front shockers should be changed out, so he sourced some Bilstien units for me for under £100 brand new, delighted! Also bought some kno ...
Topic: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:42 pm Subject: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	Yep, and form someone as a very amateur mechanic (me) the sheets are excellent.
Topic: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:48 am Subject: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	the second link Fast28 posted is what you are looking for.
Topic: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:01 pm Subject: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	easy tiger! Your inital post sound like an immediate need for the infor for something specific. Thus the pictures and what do you need replies. Not doubting your prowess by any stretch, but if there ...
Topic: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:42 am Subject: 2.8 V6 AAH engine drawings.
istoo Replies: 28 Views: 78778	bentley manual is what you need. VAGcat.com also useful
Topic: Big brake upgrade for 4-stud hubs
istoo Replies: 22 Views: 89464	Forum: Projects Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:26 am Subject: Big brake upgrade for 4-stud hubs
istoo Replies: 22 Views: 89464	stops as well as it goes then?
Topic: S4 Ownership
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13718	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:11 pm Subject: S4 Ownership
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13718	fair point, have a look all the V8s are sellign for sod all. Even C5 S6/4.2 V8s are buttons. relatively speaking for what they cost 7-8 years ago.
Topic: S4 Ownership
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13718	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:54 pm Subject: S4 Ownership
istoo Replies: 10 Views: 13718	so.. when you changing yours then james!