Jay. Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 No trust me the dsg box is a lot more reliable than cvt hence its still in production - the cvt is one long conical gear - mine was replaced under warranty at a cost of over 5 grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm actually loving the drive! Just wish it would snow... Yip the above is the performance figures... Good thing is I got a 3 year service and comprehensive warranty plan! Win win.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Good thing is I got a 3 year service and comprehensive warranty plan! Win win.. Nice! If only all second hand cars came with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 sis in law the avant, you could move in. the ammount of space in these things is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 When I've driven my mates one it seems deceptively faster than the figures Rich has put up even though I know they are right ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 177bhp from a 2.7 doesn't seem much does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.med Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Lovely motor there fella. Got a real soft spot for this and the older A6s. Interior space us e46ers can only dream of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 When I've driven my mates one it seems deceptively faster than the figures Rich has put up even though I know they are right ! Do agree it does seem a lot faster.. But with most turbo cars It's all about the torque! When I first seen the figures I had to double check them! The 3.0 tdi has about 40 extra bhp. But I really wanted the 2.7 as it has less issues... I really hate the turbo lag, will take time to get used to it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The great thing is the seats split forward also... Great car for a Hitman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 No trust me the dsg box is a lot more reliable than cvt hence its still in production - the cvt is one long conical gear - mine was replaced under warranty at a cost of over 5 grand CVT gearbox is s**t! I used to own a car with one, never have one again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 CVT gearbox is s**t! I used to own a car with one, never have one again!!! Sure is - i only took that black avant in p/x theres no way i would have chosen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I think all auto boxes have issues if you dont look after them. I know countless people with DSG box issues. Think a big group of tt owners too audi to court over it as they were all out of warranty but it was clearly a common fault. Not sure what the outcome was. In the A6 60 will feel like 30. 110 will feel like 70. Deceptive but brilliant. Best interiors and I think the Bose systems you can get in them are better than the HK ones in the e46. My old one had it and def sounded better than my current E46 HK system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 My a4 has bose and its miles better than the HK double six by 9 effort in the e46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Still have a soft spot for the RS6 Avant actually. Such a Q car. A Lambohghini derived V10 block with two turbos bolted on. Want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I like the RS6 they used in layer cake, that's an attainable prospect (less than 10k anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I like the RS6 they used in layer cake, that's an attainable prospect (less than 10k anyway) Yeah, a 4.2 twin turbo v8. still a stunning car. Wouldn't say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah, a 4.2 twin turbo v8. still a stunning car. Wouldn't say no I wouldn't fancy fueling it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Gave my pipes a good polish.. Before After Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Bunny Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Great work! Makes a big difference mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Actually looked like they were supposed to be black in that first pic! Looks great now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Wow cracking job Aly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Cheers guys, was a bugger to do.. Still ain't perfect but will do till I get some new straight tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 damn they were f**ked before! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Well done! Keep thinking I should do mine but too much effort for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just a couple of updates, fitted led number plate light bulbs, managed to fit the headlight bulbs... Only took 2 bloomen hours! Also ordered a lip spoiler... Still not arrived yet but will update with pics once It's fitted! Need to find a decent custom exhaust place near me so I can fit new tail pipes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
