Platinum Grey Leon FR TDI Hybrid - The End!

[Husbandofstinky]

Currently looking at Audi RS4s.

Amended for accuracy, no half measures please!!!

Almost spat the coffee out this morning when I saw this! If you really want to change then go ahead and do it as nothing else is ever going to cure that itch.

With the mileage you do, you really don't need the requirement for a diesel. I understand that its a lot more than just a car so just think long and hard over it. All will come clear in the fullness of time.

Personally I don't think you should get rid purely on the grounds of costs as I reckon it'll cost you a lot more to change (crystalise losses on the mods, depreciation/retail price hit on the Audi etc). Dave and Pat would be good sources of info on this one having stripped back to standard and sold.

You will come up with the right conclusion in the end.

 

[jonjay]

Amended for accuracy, no half measures please!!!

Almost spat the coffee out this morning when I saw this! If you really want to change then go ahead and do it as nothing else is ever going to cure that itch.

With the mileage you do, you really don't need the requirement for a diesel. I understand that its a lot more than just a car so just think long and hard over it. All will come clear in the fullness of time.

Personally I don't think you should get rid purely on the grounds of costs as I reckon it'll cost you a lot more to change (crystalise losses on the mods, depreciation/retail price hit on the Audi etc). Dave and Pat would be good sources of info on this one having stripped back to standard and sold.

You will come up with the right conclusion in the end.

I am also looking at RS4s as there are some high mileage examples (40-50k) for around 25k less the 7-9k for mine then it seems quite affordable. However I have not number crunched yet so maybe out of reach.

I am in a big dilema still as to whether to change (get an RS4, S4, Cayman) or invest more money into pipework and intercooler. Problem is I know I would want a Diff if I went to anothert hothatch which I really do want to do if I am honest.

Might try and contact forge...I am going to contact H&S also.

 

[Husbandofstinky]

A great believer of the more time spent on a dilemma the better the result/answer. I know its a 50:50 decision but the longer you take to make it, the greater the odds it will be the right answer in hindsight. Conversley that's why con artists and some salesmen use time as a tool to push decision making.

Spontaneous decisions are the ones to be avoided and they are the ones that tend to be when the mistakes occur (imo). If initial gut instinct is right, then it may still be correct but that extra time you give yourself will cement the decision either way.


Good Luck Maz.

 

[Murdered LCR]

Rs4 do it now I have driven the estate version it's very nice doesn't feel like your going quick untill you look at the spedo as there is no turbo kick , 100% if you can afford it you won't regret it and you will wish you done it sooner

 

[Husbandofstinky]

RS4 - So good that they stopped making them......


One of life's mysteries if you ask me as there are no plans for the B8 platform either.

 

[Deleted member 55598]

How much where you looking to sell it for complete?
Or was you adament on making it more standard before selling?

 

[jonjay]

How much where you looking to sell it for complete?
Or was you adament on making it more standard before selling?

No idea at the moment, havent thought about it vs how much money I will make back stripping the car.

 

[Deleted member 55598]

Fair enough!

Give me a pm if you fancy selling it in full or even more standard

Great car by the way!

 

[jonjay]

Ok mate.

Forge - plea for help

Right posted a plea for help in their forum section. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3200922#post3200922

No idea if they will even entertain the idea but heres for hoping.

 

[Husbandofstinky]

Realistically you wouln't have thought so (as you rightly pointed out) demand.

Anway here's hoping. Tbh though I reckon its a DIY job somehow.

 

[jonjay]

Cry for help, got to try.

 

[jonjay]

Forge - plea for help

Right posted a plea for help in their forum section. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3200922#post3200922

No idea if they will even entertain the idea but heres for hoping.

I will discuss with our development manager Chris Lloyd

first part done.

 

[bateman fr]

maz i think u really should stick with it mate there r problems with any car u mod an intercooler and water injection will just finish the intake side off things off mate

 

[jonjay]

maz i think u really should stick with it mate there r problems with any car u mod an intercooler and water injection will just finish the intake side off things off mate

Hopefully forge will really help out us Diesel lot out. Deep down I really hope they come through as they are very pro in everything they do.

I am still to contact H&S...car is off road at the moment, MAF unplugged so if I have to I will drive it down there the way it is.

 

[Murdered LCR]

So from an rs4 you have gone to an intercooler lol buy there big race intercooler for the lcr and make it fit that's what my mate is Doing to his cupra ,

 

[jonjay]

So from an rs4 you have gone to an intercooler lol buy there big race intercooler for the lcr and make it fit that's what my mate is Doing to his cupra ,

I havent ruled anything out yet.

Been researching RS4s and the higher mileage engine tend to go bang.

 

[jonjay]

Hayward and Scott - Turbo Outlet redesign

Right, I have spoken to Ian at H&S and agreed to drop car down this Saturday. The turbo outlet pipe is going to be redesigned. I think we will be effectively welding on the SFS turbo connecting a long possible angled pipe. This will move the silicone onto a straight section of pipe that has swaged ends so it doesnt pop off.

Slick - may need a lift back mate if you can

batemanfr or brad1 - do you know the width of the sfs turbo outlet?

 

[poliq]

Sounds good - hope you get it sorted!

 

[brad1]

The sfs silicone turbo outlet pipe is 50mm mate. 99% sure anyway

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

look what happens when im not active online...........

dont do it ,, can swap with me if you want problems,,,,

i thought of a change the other day , sales guy said ahh its only worth about 3000 - 3500 , and showed me some examples on autotrader for the average milage grant it yors is alot lower

think about the costs of everything before jumping in the ring ,

in away i wish i kept my mk5 fiesta now , as the next stage i was at was a new faster engine at the time i was going to get the 2.1 zvh turbo , but car was too stiff & loud for my new born son at the time

but i do agree little problems that keep reaccuring to pi$$ me rite off , and i think then hmmmm what do i do

sure youl make your mind up soon tho