Hi all,

Although I added a few piccies to my 'Welcome thread', I've never actually created a "members rides" topic, so, here we go!

53 plate Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi 130 Quattro Sport. 106k on the clock.

..and with my latest edition, the RS mirrors (not the best photo!)

Very pleased with the look now though.

And, just for grins, here's a quick vid of me enjoying the snow:

Such a great car!

Beautiful, Jim! Gorgeous colour. The first couple of pics really show it off well.

Surpringly clean in the most recent pics too . I just can't get out there to clean mine....it's driving me mental!

 Welcome along mate. A stunning example by the looks of it!

Looking Good

Looks immaculate (from the outside at least!) - gorgeous colour too, great job chap!  I need to find a suitable area like that to *** abotu in the TT more, very hard to find somewhere where you won't get nicked around here

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 Thats a gret looking car Jim, the mirrors really go well against the deep blue and pick out the rest of the chrome. Wheels look immaculate - have you had them refurbed? Mine could do with some TLC!

Thanks John!

Sorry I didn't get back to your thread RE pictures lol.. Seems you found them here anyway..

Yeah - I'm very pleased with the car. Not your average 22 years olds choice, but, it serves a purpose and looks the part!

The wheels haven't been re-furbed, no. I've had them off twice since ownership in March 09 and given them the works. Just keeping on top of them keeps them in tip-top conidtion. What is your current process for wheel cleaning? Wonder if I can help at all..

Jim

 You'll probably cringe - but wheel acid and a hot steam cleaner is my wheel cleaning method! Then I dry them, and each time I polish the car I give the wheels a coat too. Unfortunately it looks like the garage I bought the car from did a cheapie refurb job, as they have deteriorated badly, with some of the top layer of paint / laquer now peeling in places - hence I said they could do with a refurb. OR it could be a good escuse to get new wheels - maybe some of the A5 s-line 19's!? . . . .

 Id refurb because i think they are gorgeous rim...

J10NNH:

 You'll probably cringe - but wheel acid and a hot steam cleaner is my wheel cleaning method! Then I dry them, and each time I polish the car I give the wheels a coat too. Unfortunately it looks like the garage I bought the car from did a cheapie refurb job, as they have deteriorated badly, with some of the top layer of paint / laquer now peeling in places - hence I said they could do with a refurb. OR it could be a good escuse to get new wheels - maybe some of the A5 s-line 19's!? . . . .

John, can you expand further on 'wheel acid'? Wonder Wheels..?

If you DO have them refurbed, i'd certainly look at changing your chosen wheel cleaner.. Take a look at Bilberry - an all-round safe cleaner. Not acidic! You could find that the 'wheel acid' you're using is playing a part in ruining the wheels..

Bilberry. EZ-Detail brush. A few smaller detailing brushes and a dedicated wheel mit and you're laughing.

Or G101 is also amazing on the wheels and i can recommend

Well said..

Mind, once the wheels are cleansed and protected, you should really only need ordinary suds to clean.

 stunning mate looking very shiny

wow, that looks like oem perfection!

really like the rear Is that the standard s-line, and I wish mine had come with door blades.

As some may have just caught on the Porsche 993 detail report I have just posted, I have had the A4 mapped!

I was part of the TDi-Sport.com club meet which took place in Burton Upon Trent (I was already in the area working so for an extra overnight, it seemed rude not too!!)

Map was done for a great price and I'm happy with the results. Low rev (town driving) is much improved and pulls much stronger than it did before. Money well spent and I'm pushing approx 170bhp with 398lb/ft torque now.

Now I just need to get it back on nice wheels!

 Your car looks great Jim, wish I had bought a quattro now!

very nice

Nice!

How long did it take before you decided to re-map? Has it changed the fuel economy much?

I must admit I barely take any notice of fuel consumption.. It's claimed to improve the figures but what with more power, you end up toeing it a little more which of course doesn't help! ;)

I've owned the car since March 2009, I wasn't desperate for the map; I mean, it's a 1.9TDi estate.. it's not as though I brought it for performance. But, having had the map done now when I came into some disposable monies, it's a much nicer car to drive and has improved the low down torque no end!

 Jim if you want it detailing, i know someone, at reasonable rates

 Loving the colour, what model are the wheels from?