Audi Preciousss Updates

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What do you think @lordchris? I was the same when I put the motorsport rims on, and I thought it made a real difference to the ride, getting rid of all that unsprung weight.

 

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Just off the phone there with a nice chap from Greenlight. Got a very good quote for the Lotus with a new engine, and the Audi. So both cars now with Greenlight.

New year off to a good start

 

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Poor thing has been a bit worse for wear, what with all that country sports and all. Needed a darned good wash!

Decided I might as well take the leap into the 21st century, and try that snow foam malarkey. So I got this fancy attachment from Davey at Procar, and then got some beauty product from @big_pete.

They both failed to mention that one really needs to wear a wet suit when working with this stuff

After just the foam, nothing else.

And then after a quick sponge bath to finish it off. It really was so much easier after the foamy bit. And the result speaks for itself. This is even after leaving it to air dry. But boy was it messy

Now I just need to do the interior as well

 

[Woodcutter]

Looks great Nick.

I think you need to up the dilution ratio, it doesn't look very foamy!

 

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First attempt, learning I had the attachment thing at the wrong setting as well at first, so ended up with just water and no foam to begin with. Still, not a bad result

 

[Woodcutter]

First attempt, learning I had the attachment thing at the wrong setting as well at first, so ended up with just water and no foam to begin with. Still, not a bad result

Great results indeed!

This is how the foam should look though!

 

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I take it that was applied on a dry car too @Woodcutter?

 

[Woodcutter]

I take it that was applied on a dry car too @Woodcutter?

I hit it a blast with some Anachem Articulate TFR first, then applied the snow foam over it.

 

[big_pete]

Foam should be applied to a dry car otherwise you are diluting the active agents before they begin to work. Set you mixture nozzle to max

 

[Boydie]

Foam should be applied to a dry car otherwise you are diluting the active agents before they begin to work. Set you mixture nozzle to max

Will have to give that a try, I always blasted the car first to get the top layer of muck off first then foamed

 

[Lyons]

Foam should be applied to a dry car otherwise you are diluting the active agents before they begin to work. Set you mixture nozzle to max

Interesting. I'll be having my first go at foaming this weekend.

 

[martybelfastsri]

great looking s3 that ...i am a big fan of the pro race 1.2s they just make bit of a statment on a car for me mainly "i am here for a reason" lol then i always check the calipers when i see them love them in anthricite

 

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Thanks @martybelfastsri The wheel choice turned out to be quite divisive when I got them, lol, better not start that debate again I got them mainly for the low weight, and to accommodate the brakes. The OEM wheels (I still have them in the garage) were several kilos heavier, and you can really tell with the ride. Much better with the lighter wheels. Still 17" as well, for the same reason.

This car turns 15 years old next month. Hard to believe. And as @big_pete so tactfully put it - "Your cars get used properly" - as he handed me some industrial strength cleaning products, lol Mind you, it is not left wanting of anything either.

Browse around on Pistonheads every now and then, but as a real life car, there really is nothing else that would beat it, at least not without going into silly money.

Was just talking to Jonny about it when it was away for servicing earlier in the week. It just goes and goes and goes, it does everything it needs to do, it is as good on a dry summer day as on the worst possible dark and mucky winter road.

Hard to beat

 

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Interesting. I'll be having my first go at foaming this weekend.

Just remember the wet suit. Or full fisherman's wet gear, lol

 

[Mont]

That rear looks so much nicer now that the photo on the 1st page with those dodgy rear lights and knackered number plate

The old girl looks well. How many miles has it now?

 

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Lol, like looking at old pictures of yourself from decades back The rear wiper made a big difference too And getting the Xenon lights back on was a god-send!

Well over 20k miles on it. Barely run in by German standards

 

[Mont]

I take it you mean 120k? I can imagine you'd happily drive 20k just for a pint of milk

 

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Lol, yes, sorry It is 20k in Swedish though, lol

 

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Flew through MoT today, aced it

Again

 

[Artoir]

Think I said it before, but I have a weird love for the wheels! Car looks great.

 

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Ran out of milk again... So headed for Donegal, as one does

B-road blast across the Sperrins, to Strabane and Letterkenny. Up around Atlantic Drive, and Fanad (sadly Knockalla was closed because of some stupid rally ).

Stayed the night in Ramelton, then out to Glenveigh for the day, one of the prettiest spots in Ireland. Via the R255/R251, possibly the best road on the entire island. Twice

Stores closed by the time we got back, so will have to head out again for that milk

Atlantic Drive:

Fanad Head:

Glenveigh:

 

[FM155]

Class. Love Glenveigh and the drive from Falcaragh across the Muckish gap.
LOL at the tyre marks in the Atlantic drive layby. Was up there earlier in the year long before the rally and it was coated black then too.

 

[Crimson]

some beautiful areas visited by the mighty S3

you're like RMS' answer to Joe Mahon from Lesser Spotted Ulster LOL!!

 

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That is cow poo.... Lots and lots and lots of cow poo.....

Foam, power wash, and a bucket later. Have to say I really like that foamy stuff Could still do with a good polish and wax, something for another day.

 

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Car has been away to @big_pete for a bit of a wash I believe the exact brief was "clean off the cow poo, clear out the duck feathers, and put on something that will last".

And it came back like this - with that fancy new treatment, and even the engine bay cleaned out! Completely ruined, lol, will never be able to use the car again for fear of getting a speck of dirt on it

Some difference compared to the pictures above, got to love people who take pride in their work