A4 B5 Avant.

[Kylekfa4]

First of all, apologies if this is in the wrong place, yet another newbie here. If it’s on the wrong place, please advise me.

I have a 1999 A4 avant, 2.4 V6. Currently in the market for some new alloys, just seems hard when you can’t fit first to confirm.

Question is, The only one I query, will I fit 9.5 width on the front with no issues?

Thanks

 

[Andy avant b5]

Hi mate 9.5j won't fit I am running 8.5j and there tight

 

[Kylekfa4]

Hi mate 9.5j won't fit I am running 8.5j and there tight

Thanks for your reply, I’m new to this and so still learning!

 

[Andy avant b5]

Not a problem mate you got any pics of the avant I've got 1 myself which I am modifying

 

[Kylekfa4]

Yeah, this is her untouched. Shes currently on axel stands waiting for coilovers, alloys..

 

[Andy avant b5]

Nice this is mine 1.8t running 190bhp think I am going hybrid turbo hoping for 250bhp

 

[Kylekfa4]

Loving the black metallic! Where in the country are you?

 

[Andy avant b5]

Woking mate down south

 

[Andy avant b5]

What you got planned for it mate

 

[Kylekfa4]

What you got planned for it mate

Just coilovers, 19’s. got the k&n on, but it’s the FWD so don’t want too much power. She’s pristine inside with the cream leather, so it’s more of a touring car.

Going to get an S4 next year for the power element.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Nice I am after some new rims too don't really like the ones on mine

 

[Kylekfa4]

Nice I am after some new rims too don't really like the ones on mine

Think I’m going to go for the 3sdm 0.05, just had to make sure with fitment as I want to lower it also.

 

[Andy avant b5]

I am the same got coilovers I am going to fit so want to drop mine a little more

 

[Kylekfa4]

I am the same got coilovers I am going to fit so want to drop mine a little more

What coilovers do you have?

 

[Andy avant b5]

Kw mate

 

[Kylekfa4]

Kw mate

I only ask as I’ve just fitted the prosport coilovers and I’ve got such a loud knocking sound from the top mounts, no idea why.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Is the nut on the top of the coilovers done up I had a golf mk4 with the same you think it's tight but it's the whole coilover spinning did you do it up with a impact driver

 

[Kylekfa4]

Is the nut on the top of the coilovers done up I had a golf mk4 with the same you think it's tight but it's the whole coilover spinning did you do it up with a impact driver

It’s on, but only as tight as I can get with my hand. Once I start to use a socket or impact driver, the shaft of the shock also spins and so the thread won’t pass the nylon in the nut.

 

[Andy avant b5]

I took the nut right off then I wizzed it on with the impact driver mine is a powerful one so it goes on really quick doesn't really give the shock time to spin

 

[Kylekfa4]

I took the nut right off then I wizzed it on with the impact driver mine is a powerful one so it goes on really quick doesn't really give the shock time to spin

Cheers dude, I will get myself a decent impact driver and see how that goes!

 

[Andy avant b5]

I've got a roybe 18v paid about 190 for it you got any pics of the car with the coilovers fitted

 

[Kylekfa4]

No pics yet as I’ve only just got it on. Not impressed by the knocking, plus the front end has dropped so much, even if I raise it as much as I can on the springs, it still rubs like mad. Starting to regret it.

 

[Andy avant b5]

What wheels you running

 

[Kylekfa4]

What wheels you running

Just the 9 spoke tt wheels, 18. But I pick up some 3sdm 0.05 tomorrow, again 18inch

 

[Andy avant b5]

I am surprised there rubbing

 

[Kylekfa4]

I am surprised there rubbing

Me too, didn’t think it would be such a pain in the ****. Will get a decent impact driver this weekend, try that and let you know how I get on!

 

[Andy avant b5]

Cool hope I don't have the same issues with mine doing mine next weekend

 

[Kylekfa4]

Cool hope I don't have the same issues with mine doing mine next weekend

Yo, was it a impact driver or impact wrench? Cheers

 

[Andy avant b5]

Impact driver

 

[Pro-cookie]

I only ask as I’ve just fitted the prosport coilovers and I’ve got such a loud knocking sound from the top mounts, no idea why.

Did you manage to get your coilovers sorted mate? I’ve also got some pro sport ones which I’m fitting next month.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Any luck with the coilovers bud

 

[Kylekfa4]

Did you manage to get your coilovers sorted mate? I’ve also got some pro sport ones which I’m fitting next month.

Yeah, had to make sure the nylock bolts on the top mount/shaft were extra tight. Impact driver worked!

 

[Kylekfa4]

Any luck with the coilovers bud

Yeah, impact driver got the nylock bolts extra tight, all sorted. Pulled it from the garage and got it stuck on the wet mud though, so digging it out.

 

[Andy avant b5]

I told you lol what impact gun did you go for

 

[Andy avant b5]

Lol love the pic looks good mate

 

[Kylekfa4]

I told you lol what impact gun did you go for

Went for the Ryobi as it had a deal with a drill, sorted! Just need to level her out, before she goes in to the body shop now.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Big thumbs up mate like it

 

[Pro-cookie]

Sweet looks good mate.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Hi bud I know you just fitted your coilovers and tips to make my life easy when I fit mine

 

[Kylekfa4]

Hi bud I know you just fitted your coilovers and tips to make my life easy when I fit mine

Patience is key! Only real problem I had was the nylock nut on the shaft, had to buy a impact driver. Also, changing to coilovers has made me realise how many other parts needed changing, the harder ride brought out the worst in my older parts, especially at the front.