bristolbaron 10 Posted June 15, 2014 SO what's Baz been up to after leaving the Corrado fold I hear you all cry.. Well as i've just added a thread on AudiSRS I thought I'd copy/paste for you to see too! The basics: Audi S4 Avant - PFL B5 Volcano Black Pearl Black leather/Blue alcantara I bought the car [i don't do 'names' or 'he/she' so it will remain called 'the car' throughout the thread :lol:] last August as a replacement for my previous daily - a mk4 golf estate. I'd been running that and had a couple of garage projects and decided a fast daily that covers all basis would make more sense! The car I found was solid, with only a peppered front end and and some servicing work due so a deposit was placed and it was bought home from Essex on my way back from the Belgian GP! Within a week the car was in the bodyshop having the front end painted. One returned from there, it was straight into the garage for an oil change and to have Supersport Coilovers & the wheels fitted. They're 19x9 Touareg Atheo with 215/35 tyres. The wheels are ET60, so 20mm adapters were used. From start to finish the transformation took 3 weeks! The car now sat well and was ready for its first outings - Forge action day at Castle Combe & Players at North Weald. Fulled up ready for weekend.. Meeting a younger sibling at Castle Combe.. No blue tape! Freshly painted front end on route to Players.. With the car dropped down, I was experiencing some rubbing on the front arches, so they had a gentle roll to accommodate the wheel width. They now still well, with no contact at all. So after a couple of months of enjoying the car it was time to start sorting the annoying jobs.. FIS repair, done by Jason - [email protected], who came well recommended on here. That saw me through winter, with only enough time outside for maintaining the waxing! Then a neighbour decided the paint looked too good! So we were off to the bodyshop again to get the rear bumper sorted. There had been a couple of slightly annoying small marks anyway, so I wasn't too upset about a note being left - I'd have got round to doing it anyway! Normal service resumed.. http://distilleryimage3.ak.instagram.com/5b301f74a4a211e3942f12aef9ad78f3_8.jpg I had the bookpack with the car when I bought it, but no actual service receipts to confirm when first cambelt change was done. As the mileage was at 130k, I started worrying the second belt could be due/overdue. After researching best parts to use, I had the cambelt, tensioner and waterpump changed. Many thanks to Trig - http://audisrs.com/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=545 for the tool loan! I also had the gearbox & diff oils changed as again I had no record of them being done. Avenue Drivers Club meet at Queens Square, Bristol Spring action day at Castle Combe. Private parking! The start of the summer.. VW & Audi track day at Castle Combe. Which takes us up to now! This weekend I've been sorting more little jobs that need attention: Scratches on the Instrument cluster polished with 'polywatch' - used to fill scratches on plastic watch glasses. Drivers seat alcantara defuzzed, using a razor.. massive difference! Next job - Headlight lenses! Thanks for reading, Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted June 15, 2014 I get the feeling you are missing us Baz not thinking of a comeback are we?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted June 15, 2014 Really, really like that Baz. Best colour combo as well IMO. Been seriously thinking about replacing my Corrado with an Audi estate for a while now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted June 15, 2014 Nice car Baz!I know just the car that would look good next to that ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks guys, it's an absolute pleasure to own. Old enough to keep me interested, new enough to cause me no issues! I miss Corrado ownership, although I do look over my shoulder when I park up, it's still not quite as exciting as looking back at a rado.. however, full time ownership will have to wait at least a few years for me now. [crypticanswer]There will be corrado related updates soon, but a daily isn't on the cards. [/crypticanswer] :smug: For now I'm planning on sorting all the little bits on this car and have another estate planned for afterward, but not in a hurry. Cheers Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted June 16, 2014 Great cars, she looks mint! i enjoyed mine but i was plauged with boost leaks, (which i sorted) but sold her before an mrc trip... gutted:-( Heres my old one, it was S plate also, didn't even have esp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 16, 2014 Nice! Like that a lot Baz 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted June 16, 2014 I've been seriously thinking about one of these as a change from the A6 daily.... How do you find running costs, mpg etc? M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted June 16, 2014 Heres my old one, it was S plate also, didn't even have esp. Looks great bud, very clean also! Nice! Like that a lot Baz 8) Cheers bud, S club all round! :lol: I've been seriously thinking about one of these as a change from the A6 daily.... How do you find running costs, mpg etc? M. Hmm. I'm not gonna lie, fuel isn't great! A full tank is 70ish quid and gives 200 miles, however I do town driving only. With motorway if I'm doing a distance this goes up to 300 miles. Having said that I only do about 50 miles a week, so a tank lasts a month and if I'm doing motorway it's at 97, so could be improved upon! Running costs - great! I've had no issues with the car at all and spent money mainly because I wanted to. Cambelt etc was more expensive than a 'standard' car, but thats been the only major expense. For what they cost, they're a very, very capable car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 17, 2014 Always wanted one of these. Cracking :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted June 17, 2014 Its funny how the B5's get under your skin. They are such a great all round car. Running costs Ive found are very reasonable, yes things can go wrong but they are relatively easy to fix if they do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted June 17, 2014 They do indeed! much, much more so that I thought it would. I made a start on the headlights today, one side down, other to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
