Great choice!
Did it come with the flip up wind deflector?
Did it come with the flip up wind deflector?
Audi A5 Convertible... ?
Well, I’ve owned many Audi’s over the years, but always fancied an A5 Convertible. Having previously owned an S5 V8, I initially started looking at S5 convertibles, but my budget would only get me an early 09/10 car which plays right into the danger zone for the early gearboxes, and this concern matches with the right car just not turning up meant I changed my plan and started looking for 2.0TFSI Quattros. I had this engine in s B7 A4 Quattro many years ago and it was brilliant, particularly with a REVO map!
Well, here it is, I picked it up late Friday evening, with a great drive home through the city of London with the roof down enjoying the warm evening. The car has full Audi main dealer service history, with the all important engine rebuilt 2-years ago under warranty to sort the oil consumption issue early petrol cars had.
I intend to do a few mods, nothing major as I like the OEM look, but will certainly appreciate everyone’s input and advice.
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This was taken just after 11pm when I got home, parked up against my Avant, and opposite my wife’s Q7. It will be in good company!
Well, here it is, I picked it up late Friday evening, with a great drive home through the city of London with the roof down enjoying the warm evening. The car has full Audi main dealer service history, with the all important engine rebuilt 2-years ago under warranty to sort the oil consumption issue early petrol cars had.
I intend to do a few mods, nothing major as I like the OEM look, but will certainly appreciate everyone’s input and advice.
This was taken just after 11pm when I got home, parked up against my Avant, and opposite my wife’s Q7. It will be in good company!
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Hang on, are we talking about the the same thing? The sportback is fully motorised to smoothly open and close again. Is that the kind you mean? Or having a switch on the drivers door that makes the boot pop open?
You'll find the parts catalogue very useful
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You'll find the parts catalogue very useful
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Well, I’ve been busy since the purchase last Friday.. Starting with the purchase of some pretty knackered, but genuine RS5 20” alloy wheels.
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And, to save £120 per alloy to get them diamond cut I decided to referb and paint them myself. What is the worst that could happen?!
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Lots of rubbing down, plenty of paint, accurate masking and lots of clear coat. And, they came out great!
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And, to save £120 per alloy to get them diamond cut I decided to referb and paint them myself. What is the worst that could happen?!
Lots of rubbing down, plenty of paint, accurate masking and lots of clear coat. And, they came out great!
Not entirely. My "boot" (trunk to us yanks) only springs open about 1/4 of the time, whether I use the kick or the opening lever in the interior.
Well I fitted the new wheels this weekend, and what a difference. I was really worried they were going to stick out too far, as I hate this look - but they are perfect, completely flush with the arch with nothing extruding at all. They haven’t compromised the ride either, and look amazing!
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The suspension has settled down now with a perfect fit round the wheel, which I can report is completely flush. Lush!
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