Recent content by bobsyouruncle

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    Meyle HD Control Arm Set

    Do you remember what parts were different?
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    Meyle HD Control Arm Set

    Is the Meyle Kit for the B6 the same as the kit for the B7, does anyone know? B6 kit vs B7 kit The ebay B6 kit is 116 050 0083/HD and the Amazon B7 kit is 116 050 0085/HD. Anyone know?
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    Meyle HD Control Arm Set

    You're right!! That's a good find above. About as cheap as you'll get I'd say.
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    Meyle HD Control Arm Set

    £350 seems like a good price indeed. Has anyone ever ordered from abroad? The same kit is £295 from Poland: AUDI A4 A6 VW PASSAT B5 SKODA SUPERB MEYLE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS ARM KIT SET | eBay
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    best light bulbs.

    Yeah, I've always replaced the bulbs in my cars with the Philips ones and found them to be a noticeable improvement.
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    Bumper alignment/removal query...

    So you get at them from above by removed the headlight? I've had the headlight out before so I know what I'm doing in that regard.
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    Bumper alignment/removal query...

    Had another look, Frank. There's absolutely no access at all. Did you have your car on a ramp? I'm working on the ground.
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    Bumper alignment/removal query...

    Seriously Frank? I'll need to go and have another look when the wife returns, but it seemed impossible to get at when I looked this morning. Thanks for the reply.
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    Bumper alignment/removal query...

    Anyone got a guide? This one has no mention of the washer bottle: Audi A4 B6 Bumper Replacement | Removal And Installation | Happy Wrenching Are there any guides here?
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    Bumper alignment/removal query...

    Hi, I'm trying to remove and realign the front bumper on my Sport Avant. There are 3 bolts at the back of the bumper accessible via the wheel arch. However, I can't get at the passenger side as the lower part of the washer bottle is in the way. How do you get at that side? Do you have to...
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    Different wheel size?

    I don't think it warrants starting a new thread, but I'm looking clarity on a similar issue. I have the original 17" sport wheels that are 7.5J et45. I've bought a set of 19" RS4 style rims that are 8.5J et48. I trial fitted the rim and it's MUCH closer on the inside. It seems the extra inch...
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    B5 perches

    I don't think that would be wise since the axle loads would be different. I'd say they're long gone :D
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    B5 perches

    Just wondering if anyone can confirm something. Can you use the b5 perches on any other damper other than OEM? I thought about getting Bilstein dampers, but then I have a notion they won't allow you to benefit from the B5 perches. Am I right? Stick to OEM shocks?