Things to improve my new car

[td5ross]

Id like some help, im collecting my new b6 avant 1.8t quattro next week.

I know there must be a few bits and bobs that will help improve the engine ect.but not sure as ive never owned an audi before.

in fact a petrol turbo,ive always had diesels.

i know in diesels the egr removed and cats improve the running of the car.

so if theres any mods to the 1.8t or problems that i need to check and keep an eye out for please let me know.

[pippip]

I never got round to doing it myself but one of the cheaper and more rewarding mods is to upgrade the rear sway bar to that of the RS4. Its a direct swap and improves the handling greatly according to those who have done it.

Audi RS4 Rear Sway Bar Install | Europa Parts Blog (http://blog.europaparts.com/audi-rs4-rear-sway-bar-install/)

Should be plenty of threads on here about it.

[Doctle Odd]

Furry dice, a faux leopard skin steering wheel cover and a whip aerial!

[td5ross]

ive already got dice ect.the leopard prints for the bedroom only lol, thanks for the sway bar mod ill keep it in mind.

cheers

[Hex69]

Unless you can positively tell that it's been done, sump off and oil-pick cleaned and replaced.

See here.... Lumpy idle, high idle revs at times, using more petrol - 2003 A4 1.8T (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?155460-Lumpy-idle-high-idle-revs-at-times-using-more-petrol-2003-A4-1-8T&highlight=oil+pick-up+1.8t)

[td5ross]

thats one job id like doing peace of mind,ill run some good oil through it first though,change coilpacks and buy some for the boot lol...

ive got my stereo a kenwood,will the bose speakers still work ok? plug n play?

[green A8]

Furry dice, a faux leopard skin steering wheel cover and a whip aerial!

Sounds OK to me. You could add a nice fibreglass body kit. Plenty on offer on ebay It'll make the car look like it could go faster than than a Veyron. :D

Back to reality, if I were you I'd be changing the oil regardless of what's supplied with the car,when you pick it up, to a quality (Castrol/Quantum) fully synthetic type ASAP. Do no harm whatsoever to change the often neglected fuel filter at the same time.

[td5ross]

Thank you,i forgot the fuel filter. oils the 1st thing ill do and filter. is genuine filters best or do they do a performance filter? suppose there just a gimmick anyhow,i dont like all that kit,ill be swopping the original 19s for some 17s with winter tyres.its the s-line so i think it has all the kit.only thing ill probably do is cat back exhaust help it breathe abit better with a panel filter.maybe a remap but 190 standard should be ok :)

[td5ross]

Furry dice, a faux leopard skin steering wheel cover and a whip aerial!

Perhaps we could get a sticky going on, list engines with there common issues,and peoples experience,ignore me if there is already such a thing.

make it easier for planks like me lol

[Doctle Odd]

Most of the problems are well covered. How comfortable are you with spanners? A GreenA8 said sump really needs to come off to check for sludge and clear the strainer. For this you need to raise the car, support the engine and drop the subframe. Not as hard as it sounds but you need to feel comfortable doing it. Also if you ever have to do the clutch at home pull the engine the gearbox is a pig to remove without a ramp. And get an 8 track stereo

[green A8]

Not I,' Doctle Odd' but Hex69 who advised dropping the sump and cleaning out the sludge ect.

I've got to say I 100% agree with his comment. Curse the long life service plan that lies at the root of this sludge problem. I was going to suggest dropping the sump, but I wasn't too sure how keen the OP is on 'opening up' the engine on his new motor.

Come to think of it. Isn't this engine plagued with cam chain tensioner issues as well? I'm pretty sure I've repaired one in the past.

[Doctle Odd]

Not I,' Doctle Odd' but Hex69 who advised dropping the sump and cleaning out the sludge ect.

I've got to say I 100% agree with his comment. Curse the long life service plan that lies at the root of this sludge problem. I was going to suggest dropping the sump, but I wasn't too sure how keen the OP is on 'opening up' the engine on his new motor.

Come to think of it. Isn't this engine plagued with cam chain tensioner issues as well? I'm pretty sure I've repaired one in the past.

Apologies to Hex soixante neuf, credit where credit's due. It still should be done for peace of mind :)

[td5ross]

im ok with a spanner.but im use to land rovers,everything snaps and is rusty lol, id prob do the sump but not the cam chain. @greenA8 you could be my new bestest friend being local ect ;)

[Doctle Odd]

thats one job id like doing peace of mind,ill run some good oil through it first though,change coilpacks and buy some for the boot lol...

ive got my stereo a kenwood,will the bose speakers still work ok? plug n play?

You'll need an aerial signal booster only 2-3 quid but no radio without it

[paulw]

Just had the sump drop on my Quattro as it was showing the signs of blocked pickup. unless you have a lot of time and a ramp or pit its a pretty difficult job on the driveway. Hidden bolts in the sump etc. Mine went to a local Indy and its a 5hr labour job + oil strainer, oil pump, oil, filter etc. It ended up being just under £500 but well worth it for piece of mind!