Titanium Grey S4 Avant

[slim100s4]

Looks very nice I would love to get the same look on mine just haven't come across a set up that will give me the ride height I after without spending a fortune.

[hunker7]

Looks very nice I would love to get the same look on mine just haven't come across a set up that will give me the ride height I after without spending a fortune.

Unfortunately it is just photoshop, so I will most likely find myself at the same spot where you are now. I might buy a set of OEM springs, and get them compressed by a company in Sheffield.

Then at least I will be 100% sure what ride height I'm getting and still will have original springs if I don't like it

[Jack4688]

Looks better at normal ride height IMO. But if you do lower it, also space it. I did it to mine after I went back to 16" wheels and it transformed the look (I think mine has already had a 10-15mm drop).

[quattrostyle]

Unfortunately it is just photoshop, so I will most likely find myself at the same spot where you are now. I might buy a set of OEM springs, and get them compressed by a company in Sheffield.

Then at least I will be 100% sure what ride height I'm getting and still will have original springs if I don't like it

In that case I should still have a set of OEM UrS4 avant springs for you if you're interested

[hunker7]

Looks better at normal ride height IMO. But if you do lower it, also space it. I did it to mine after I went back to 16" wheels and it transformed the look (I think mine has already had a 10-15mm drop).

I feel like front should be slightly lower, I think she would look more aggressive. Been thinking of getting 18" 9 spokes for summer use, and have winter tyres on 17's and it would look much nicer on 18" if lowered. Thinking if something like 15-20mm at the front and 10-15mm at the rear?

I already have 20mm spacers all round, need to see if I can fit 25mm at the front to fill arch gap



And 20mm at the front on my old one (same tyres)

In that case I should still have a set of OEM UrS4 avant springs for you if you're interested

Not after a set just yet, but I will need 1BE springs though.

[Rikki Kitto]

Because I'm bored and it's not yet bedtime I "lowered" my car, and I think I should lower it really. I think if I don't, it will bother me all the time I can always go back to stock

Nice, hows it drive now

[hunker7]

Nice, hows it drive now

It's not lowered mate, it's photoshopped otherwise it drives very nice

[hunker7]

Last few bits have come

[hunker7]

While some were having fun up in Scotland, I was hard at work finishing her off

Majority of the gaskets have been changed so I expect no oil leaks, had no reason to rebuild the head. Rebuilt started motor, and changed bearings in AC compressor and alternator so it's much quieter now. Of course new lower crank pulley with bolt (managed 200Nm+180degrees after breaking 2 bars and tool held up superbly ) and all timing belt things

Few bits I'd like to change in near future is N75 Valve (seems to be original) and viscous bearing as it is little noisy.

Couple of questions, first is the dumper (?) on the throttle body, what is it there for, because I can't see any difference between it being there or not being there.

Driving around town temperature is sitting at around 100 degrees, any suggestions of why that would be happening (new 87C thermostat fitted with new expansion tank)











Next job on the list is alignment after some minor front suspension work. Winter plans include foot well and air went lights as well as some general interior clean up.

[andy10v]

Engine bay looks very smart now! Big difference.

The damper on the throttle body stops it snapping shut.

[hunker7]

Engine bay looks very smart now! Big difference.

The damper on the throttle body stops it snapping shut.

I'm very happy how it turned out too

So it's just to preserve throttle body, it has nothing to do with "performance "?

[andy10v]

It will make the car less jerky when you lift of the throttle as it closes the last bit smoothly and slowly.

[hunker7]

It will make the car less jerky when you lift of the throttle as it closes the last bit smoothly and slowly.

In that case I will clean it up and get it back on there ASAP

[UrS4boy]

Couple of questions, first is the dumper (?) on the throttle body, what is it there for, because I can't see any difference between it being there or not being there.

Dumper? No. Damper? Closer. I think the correct term is dashpot.

The dash pot is there to prevent the throttle from slamming shut when you take your foot of the gas. It allows for a bit of time for the other mechanical and electrical engine systems Including the ECU) to adjust to the new (throttle closed) conditions.

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[hunker7]

Dumper? No. Damper? Closer. I think the correct term is dashpot.

The dash pot is there to prevent the throttle from slamming shut when you take your foot of the gas. It allows for a bit of time for the other mechanical and electrical engine systems Including the ECU) to adjust to the new (throttle closed) conditions.

Thanks Dave, I'll get it back on