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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By Limey Dude

Re: not stealthy....sounds like a v8 should

Press a quick question if I may, I have a rattling cat (has been for 15+ months now) I am going to replace both with universals and complete the job with the RS6 rear pipes. What I want to know...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 890
Posted By Limey Dude

Hi Johnny B a quick question about your pic post....

In that pic are you using spacers?
I'm desperatlety trying to fill out my fender falres on my 4.2, you seem to have done a nice job whats the specs...... and those RS4 rims in your pics, were they...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 890
Posted By Limey Dude

Looks good indeed, what offset and width?

I have that rim and tire combo with 8" rim and ET30 offset. I have a very similiar gap issue, but have been running fine for 2 years now.
Does make me wonder if original RS6 wheels can fit too? As...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-07-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,433
Posted By Limey Dude

What's wrong with your cat? Started to rattle??

The cat on my 2000 4.2 started to rattle about the same mileage as yours (sounds like I have a straight through pipe from the right header!!), I nearly died when the stealer told me the price for...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
08-01-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By Limey Dude

Nope, I moved to Finland in Jan07, The rain has been bad here too but...

It doesn't flood the lakes like it does a river.
My house in the UK is safe, up a large hill ;0)
But my grandmother lives next to a large river and her cellar (basement) has been flooded again, 10"...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-30-2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By Limey Dude

He He He LOL......

He He He LOL......
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-13-2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By Limey Dude

My 4.2 is a Dec99 and has the external, was this...

My 4.2 is a Dec99 and has the external, was this only for the telephone?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-17-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,827
Posted By Limey Dude

UK Spec, Limited Edition model. Some help identifying this model appreciated..

As above
External Colour is Nemo Blue
Internal Colours are Vanilla Leather (Recaros) and Navy Blue.

Stacks of mods as standard on this model

My mods:
RS6 mirrors, Original RS6 wheels
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 889
Posted By Limey Dude

Hey Dude, your stealer is probably correct, check out my cluster writeup...

From last year, I was investigating the pixelation issue and found no bulbs, but different coloured SMT LED's (Surface mount light emitting diode's).

I included pics in my write up, so feel free...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By Limey Dude

Hi Brian, I didn't know that you had done this...

Hi Brian, I didn't know that you had done this work, but yes I totally agree with your views
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2006, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By Limey Dude

Hiya Sean, it's a pretty easy part to replace if you have an SMT workstation, its a PITA ...

getting to it though, and removing your needles is allways a risky business (even if you mark them).
And yes I have thought that I could make a few quid if only I could locate the part hehe.
Cheers...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By Limey Dude

Hi Grapeking, yeah we use good olde imperial over here too, so an exchange from the US might do...

the trick. I would have thought that any cluster from an C5 4.2 would do the trick, but a clock with MPH would remove the need to swap the dials out.
If I gave you the part number could someone...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2006, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By Limey Dude

I Tried... I Failed... But did find out why our DIS Displays Fail...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97834/dsc00020.jpg"></center><p>RESEARCH:
Like so many others on this forum, about 10K miles ago, at an age of 6 years my centre display started...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2006, 01:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By Limey Dude

Agreed: Having driven both, it's only a problem...

Agreed: Having driven both, it's only a problem with the LHD A6, the RHD is OK. Foot Size 13!
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By Limey Dude

Re: Finally have manual leveling working..

No feedback on this, whats that about?

~Thanks for doing this, I would be interested in what value of rheostat you are using?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 746
Posted By Limey Dude

I am sometimes ashamed to call this guy my neighbour, but in his defence he thinks the RS4 is...

RS4 is the best car in it's class.
He has a terrible habbit of upsetting too many people.
Living near to Jeremy, spoken to him at the Top-Gear TV show and watched him on TV for the last 20years, I...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2006, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By Limey Dude

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE USUAL GREAT ADVICE ;O)

I hadn't considered the load rating issue with our heavy cars and the skinnier tires (tyres), think I will be dropping both Dunlop, Nokian and Hakka a mail to ask for further advice. But if no...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-22-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By Limey Dude

Paging Finnishpride and anyone else who knows about snow tires (tyres)

Hiya, I'm moving from the UK to Finland with my family before the end of the year, gonna be taking my trusty 4.2 with me (car tax in Finland is a killer 100%).
I need to start considering a winter...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-08-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 61,354
Posted By Limey Dude

Great question that I have been meaning to ask.... more info on 4.2 engines below>>>

Iv'e been wondering why the A6 4.2 has 300BHP compared to the S6 4.2 of 340Bhp. I started to look through ETKA to establish the differences in these 2 engines but haven't finished. I can confirm that...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 723
Posted By Limey Dude

Nice to see so many wanting to keep their Audis so long, mine has 92K miles now...........

Plan on keeping my 4.2 until the bores wear out!
Can't imagine replacing it with something better in this price bracket.
Plan on emigrating to Finland later this year, so will have a long road trip...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By Limey Dude

The HID headlamps do not get too hot, I'm...

The HID headlamps do not get too hot, I'm experimenting with HID bulb types at present....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 405
Posted By Limey Dude

Hey Deuce, don't be sad! your S6 looks great 8^) Do I see Recaros in that RS4????

I always thought that the Recaro's didn't meet some kinda safety standard for the US and that is why guys missed out?????
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-05-2006, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By Limey Dude

These are light (but OK), have you seen the...

These are light (but OK), have you seen the platinum ones? They are blinding......
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-05-2006, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By Limey Dude

I have the vanilla recaro's in my 4.2, I have...

I have the vanilla recaro's in my 4.2, I have 2xdaughters under 3yrs and no issues with YUCK! 8¬)
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