Today I.....

[greywolfhound]

Today ordered new b4 shocks and b3 springs from spring loaded down in Devon mike was really helpful and gave great prices best I could find anywhere and next day delivery ...I’ve ordered all the rest of components bump stops shrouds Meyle front and back top mounts drop links ..nuts and bolts 2x kits from Skoda in checz republic so much cheaper ..a complete refresh ..I did brakes all round last year ..for Salls a2

Pictures above are parts for my car ...
As it goes in Wednesday for new brakes all round and new wheels and tyres nokian wra3 isometric tread pattern 205 50 16 i painted the drums only where wheels don’t sit ..wheel adapters and studs Porsche 14mm x 1.5 wheel nuts and locking nuts as the Audi A8 forged wheels have a spherical seat ..
I buy brakes etc when I see great offers and put away ..

 

[damadgeruk]

A man after my heart, @greywolfhound. I buy stuff when it's cheap, not when I need it(given the choice). Knowing where that stuff is when I need it, that's the hard part.

 

[QuatroA2]

Frustrating day today started with a flat tyre. Booked a slot at my local dealer for a double front replacement, only to be thwarted by a flat battery. RAC turned up this evening after a seven hour wait. Battery jump and spacesaver used in anger for the first time. Will try to set out for the Audi dealer again tomorrow, just hope the automotive gods are smiling...

 

[damadgeruk]

@QuatroA2 worth noting, all tyre manufacturers recommend new tyres are fitted to the rear. More info here...

Better tyres for rear or front » Oponeo.co.uk

Where to mount the better tires? Front or rear axle? Check out our article and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of fitting better tyres on the rear or front depending on the type of drive.

www.oponeo.co.uk

 

[Robthebank]

Had my Black Friday new front tyres fitted, drop down to 195-50-16 on the front and put the 205-50-16’s on the rear, that’s stopped the full lock tyre rub, must admit I think the smaller tyres look better, I will go all round with them next time. Kumho Ecsta were the sweet spot for me, price V noise V economy.

 

[Didgesteve]

Kumho Ecsta were the sweet spot for me, price V noise V economy.

Looks like Padstien in the background

 

[Robthebank]

Looks like Padstien in the background

Not far off, I was parked at New Polzeath looking out at Polzeath and then Padstow behind that. Great location for email and conference calls on a “work from home day”

 

[TYP 8Z]

Just received my early Bday present today. Brand new headlight

Is there a way to identify if this is a single or splittable unit?

 

[Jeetesh]

Just received my early Bday present today. Brand new headlight

Is there a way to identify if this is a single or splittable unit?

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Happy birthday, try taking the retaining clips off (mine had one at the top and one at the bottom), if it comes loose easily then a splittable, if not then this a single unit. Having taken mine off today, mine are a single unit so somewhat difficult to clean the inside.

 

[steve_c]

Is there a way to identify if this is a single or splittable unit?

It's clearly a later Romanian product; I believe only the early Spanish units were splittable.

 

[Jeetesh]

Today I,

Took off my headlights, cleaned as much as I could (non splittable later units) and replaced. They now match my fogs which I cleaned last week!

Strangely spooky pic of my A2 without it’s headlights.

 

[greywolfhound]

I’ve just ordered both the lower arms TRW (lemforder) on offer 20% code (partytime ) I paid £153 delivered for the pair £76 each Its Sally’s car that I am doing a full bilstein suspension rebuild and she has the later hollow ones ..so I just as well do these same time ..
Euro car parts have the lemforder on offer for £90...

 

[QuatroA2]

New Audi battery and Continental ContiPremiumContact 185/50R16 81V boots fitted.

 

[TYP 8Z]

It's clearly a later Romanian product; I believe only the early Spanish units were splittable.

Indeedy, Valeo made in Romania. Still unsure if they are sealed or splittable? There is a grey mastic visible in some places, hence my doubt.

 

[TYP 8Z]

Happy birthday, try taking the retaining clips off (mine had one at the top and one at the bottom), if it comes loose easily then a splittable, if not then this a single unit. Having taken mine off today, mine are a single unit so somewhat difficult to clean the inside.

Thanks! I was hoping for a part number to identity the two different variants....

 

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

View attachment 59353View attachment 59352Today ordered new b4 shocks and b3 springs from spring loaded down in Devon mike was really helpful and gave great prices best I could find anywhere and next day delivery ...I’ve ordered all the rest of components bump stops shrouds Meyle front and back top mounts drop links ..nuts and bolts 2x kits from Skoda in checz republic so much cheaper ..a complete refresh ..I did brakes all round last year ..for Salls a2

Pictures above are parts for my car ...
As it goes in Wednesday for new brakes all round and new wheels and tyres nokian wra3 isometric tread pattern 205 50 16 i painted the drums only where wheels don’t sit ..wheel adapters and studs Porsche 14mm x 1.5 wheel nuts and locking nuts as the Audi A8 forged wheels have a spherical seat ..
I buy brakes etc when I see great offers and put away ..

Top man, a great pic of luuurvly shiny bits and them wheels.

 

[damadgeruk]

Thanks! I was hoping for a part number to identity the two different variants....

The later ones (yours) are not splittable.

 

[rosscanning]

Now the rain has stopped i decided to swap wheels over and change coolant temperature sensor which i might add it’s messy and a pain to change

Hope it snows

 

[A2Steve]

Now the rain has stopped i decided to swap wheels over and change coolant temperature sensor which i might add it’s messy and a pain to change
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Hope it snows

But I bet now that you've done one you could do another one in less than 5 minutes.

 

[rosscanning]

But I bet now that you've done one you could do another one in less than 5 minutes.

Yeah, Ive done 3 in my A2 days and i always make excuses not to change it