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gabng: Was it converted here in Nigeria?

gabng: [s]Is the automatic still available? How often do you get these euro spec accords?


Very interested buyer[/s]


I just noticed vehicles have been converted. A direct euro spec LHD will go for the same or even lower price.

madmanmega: I like. where is it. lets talk. email me ur number

madmanmega: Hi. email me the pics. madmanmega@gmail.com this skydrive ish is not working. Thanks.

onunugrace: convert it 2 auto i wl sel within 2days 4U i av a serious buyer

Eduu50: Same car same capacity, the diesel clearly outclasses petrol in performance. I have asked colleagues that use similar cars on the same axis as meself and its fairly even, even though the diesel might just come out on top. This is my view though.

I have had the car for close too five months now, serviced twice and so far its been an experience. The guy did an excellent job with the conversion. The VSA warning light is ON though and I do not even know what to do about it. I have not had an issue with fuel quality, although I am quite choosy with fuel stations, I do feel its a known fact that diesel engines are more tolerant to variations in fuel quality.

Siena: Personally, Iwould not risk a Nigerian conversion on any of the "S" Audi models.

Let's start with the Audi S4 B5 (I picked the B5, as it's the only S4 that had the 2.7 Biturbo motor). The bulkhead on a B5 A4 / S4 is shared with the C5 A6 / S6 and Volkswagen Passat B5, B5.5. The bulkhead is NOT commont to both LHD and RHD configuration, so to achieve a factory conversion, will require a bulkhead replacement Or if you'd rather cut corners and botch the job, the Oladipo boys will take a hammer, blowtorch, welding gear, drills and angle grinders to your expensive S4. Not recommended.

From 2001 onwards, the A4 / S4 platform became the B6, and marked the beginning of the "modular" platform. This means the bulkhead on both LHD and RHD are the same. The mechanical conversion is easier, but the wiring, with CAN-BUS and OBD II compliance remains a challenge for all but a genuine Audi tech, or seasoned electronics expert. Not a job for a roadie, or one who would rather advise a client to convert their 3.0 V6 Toyota Camry to a 2.0 carburettor motor, as opposed to sorting out the simple V6 issue. The B6 S4 is not a cheap car, and certainly not one for Nigerian "mechanics" to practice with.

The C5 S6 has the same bulkhead limitations as the B5 A4 / S4. I would NOT recomment it as a candidate for a LHD conversion. Heart-stopping bills if it all goes horribly wrong.

The Audi S8 Quattro is in a totally different class altogether. It does not share any of its body structure with any other Audi. You don't mention a model year, but I'll go with the 1999 - 2002 D2 It also marked Audi's foray into the ASF (Audi Space Frame) and is built entirely out of aluminium. Simple dents require specialist repairs, not your regular panel beater. Again, the bulkhead is unique to either LHD or RHD. It is NOT a common part. And replacement is a MASSIVE undertaking, requiring engine AND transmission removal. That's the easy part. The bulkhead can't be welded with regular welding gear, aluminium welding is pretty special. And as a bulkhead is a structural part of any automobile, if it's not done right, the car will literally fall apart.

The wiring again pure CAN network, at least the engine, transmission and instrument cluster. The same goes for the climate control panel.

Not a recommended car for a conversion, unless the garage carrying out the work really knows their stuff.

The obvious solution? Purchase a LHD Audi S from the fatherland, Germany. I too can carry out the conversion to Audi spec, but honestly, the cost of the car, plus what my labour rates are, plus parts will easily push the cost beyond what a decent LHD car will cost, by at least £4,000. Bulkhead replacement alone costs from £1,500 upwards. A jig is required to support the car before the old one is removed, else the shell will twist out of shape. A jig hire costs approx. £225 + VAT per day.

I can source decent LHD cars from my Euro contacts, for close to UK prices.

yungboss: it depends on what you wanna know about it

Victoriousvic: I would advice you to go for the highlander. In terms of maintenance, durability and size, it surpasses the lexus.