So, I said it would be a thread which isn't updated often...
Been a bit of a crazy summer, so not done huge amounts to the car, but i've been doing little bits.
Finally got my S4 wheels refurbed....and what a disappointment that was
They were far too dark for my liking. I should have taken them back and moaned, but I probably left it too late between collecting them and realising just how dark they were. SO back the winter wheels went on, and the S4 alloys are going to be sold on. They just don't look right on the car (hence why i never bothered doing the center caps)
Fitted a boost gauge: Lame pic, wasn't wired in at that point. I went for a steering column mounted one as it's least modifications to the car. I didn't have to butcher my vents or anything. Doesn't amaze me, but it does its job.
Also, you'll notice the ABS light. It's been on since early 2014, so thought it time to do something. Got the module refurnished as I couldn't communicate with it. ACtronics did it, very fast turn around, and works perfect now. Just hope it lasts!
That was all fixed and working, but VCDS still returned an error and my abs light was on the dash still (Not in the DIS as previously). Also noticed I had a split cv boot, which was suspected cause of the abs failure due to nasty stuff flying around that area.
Rang up for a new CV boot, and ended up buying a new joint too, as I wasn't sure when the boot had aplit, and for about £30 all in for a meyle it seemed silly not to (thanks allgermanparts: great guy and parts were perfect!)
Finally got around to fitting it just this sunday, due to ill kids, weather, work etc. All went ok apart from getting the old abs sensor out. Basically had to destroy the thing, which I have read before. All connected upo and works perfect. First time in about 8 months that i've had an error free dash!
Pinch bolt came out easily enough, it's had a new set of control arms about 4 years ago, so i didn't expect TOO much hassle.
Old sensor in the hub:
Out with the old:
On with the new
And the frigging ABS sensor, which was destoyed in the making of this...It sits in a little metal cage that now looks a little worse for wear. But it seems to be working (my ABS is no longer always on and no error lights).
Pretty happy all in all. Had to buy a few tools, broke a 3/8" breaker bar, but that was my fault for being silly and not following the guides saying always use a 1/2" one. But, job done, seems to work great and i'm happy.
Sorry for the long post. I'll try update it a little more. Next time i'll try update sooner. Need to do the brake lines still, want to fit a decat and refit the exhaust as it hangs low and is stopping me lowering the car as it scrapes on speedbumps.