New S2 Avant owner - looking for good independent specialist

[951rpm]

Guys

I have just purchased an S2 Avant (1995 ABY model). High mileage and previously subject to a Cat D insurance claim. Seems to have been put back together properly when it was done and also appears to have been well looked after since. Repaired, supplied and maintained by Audi Dave in Chesterfield.

First task is to check and adjust the geometry however the rear suspension arms are knackered and both arms and bushes need replacing before I can geo the car.

Can anyone point me towards a good independent in the Tring (Herts) or Aylesbury (Bucks) area.

Is there any sensible upgrade that I should consider at the same time? I would probably replace the bushes with Powerflex bushes as a matter of course.

Future upgrades will probably include putting Porsche braking system upgrade as I work as sales director at a small Independent Porsche specialist near Tring.

I have been on and off the forum over the last few weeks and look forward to contributing more as time permits.

Regards

Darren
1995 S2 Avant (ABY)
Metallic Green
Grey Leather

[Al Wyn]

Future upgrades will probably include putting Porsche braking system upgrade as I work as sales director at a small Independent Porsche specialist near Tring. In fact very Im sure someone will want to do some business with you. Are you up for any discounts for forum members?

[AndyP]

Repaired by Audi Dave

[951rpm]

No problem with doing discounts for forum members.

Any thoughts on good Indies down this neck of the woods. We have a backlog of Porsche servicing and repair work so will need to outsource some of the work initially to get car together as fast support vehicle for Le Mans trip.

Darren

[4WheelDrifter]

previously subject to a Cat D insurance claim.

Was that a result of it being repaired, supplied and maintained by Audi Dave?

[HPmuirt]

Def do the 996 monoblock upgrade before any other mods and whilst you are doing suspension bushes I would change the top mounts. If you are planning on keeping the car, then think about pro mounts from Corey, rather than just rubber mounts.

Cheers n

Si

P.S. Sounds like we have a potential supplier of Textar pads etc guys

[951rpm]

Audi Dave maintained the car, it had a front ender and was Cat D total loss. Repaired by Audi Dave and sold to current owner (now previous owner). He maintained car with Audi Dave for last four years. I take it from comments that Audi Dave is not a preferred independent on this forum.

Darren

[Fat Audi 80]

The closest one that I know of is www.theautopool.co.uk they have carried out everything including a clutch change on mine...



cheers

Steve

[CliveH]

Another welcome Darren

To answer the main question, go to MRC Tuning in Banbury (www.mrctuning.com), not too far from you and well worth the drive IMHO

[951rpm]

Guys

Thanks for all the feedback.

Darren

[Markarina]

Would the independent Porsche garage be J Z Maztech by any chance ???

As for independent Audi Garage if Oxford is not too far then try Autotechnic I used them for years when I lived in the area both for my Coupe and my S2

[951rpm]

No, although Ollie trained at JZ Machtech. My company is called RPM Porsche (www.rpmporsche.co.uk)

Darren

[Audi Parts Guru]

Future upgrades will probably include putting Porsche braking system upgrade as I work as sales director at a small Independent Porsche specialist near Tring.

Darren
1995 S2 Avant (ABY)
Metallic Green
Grey Leather

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