2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Hi,
Just wanted to start a project thread to update on any changes for the new D3. Having had it now for 2 weeks and driven it 800 miles, i can honestly say it's the nicest car I've ever owned. The spec: - D3 A8 Sport 4.2 TDI twin turbo http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ies/driver.gif - Azure Blue with pearl-effect finish (Z5K) Audi Exclusive Paint - Amaretto Brown Valcona Leather sport seats and matching roof lining - Sports suspension, folding autodim mirrors - Bang & Olufsen Sound - Digital TV Tuner - Extended aluminium pack - Heated front seats - Adaptive Cruise Control - Tyre Pressure Monitoring - Xenon Plus headlights - Wooden 3 spoke sport steering wheel - Fridge - Extended Leather Pack 2 - Wooden gear knob - One Touch memory (Fingerprint sensor) - Automatic Boot lid - Electric Tilt/Slide Glass sunroof - Soft-close doors - Graphic Park Distance Control - 19' RS6 Wheels At the moment, this is the list of things I'll be working my way through in the coming year: - Winter mats - Replace missing passenger seat trim - Replace missing engine undertray - DRL retrofit to LED - Upgrade xenons to 5000k - Restore minor leather wear on front seats - Replace headlight washer hose to stop fluid leak - S8 mirrors - S8 grille - Remove ding on boot lid - Add grocery bag hooks in the boot - Replace faulty front PDC - Stone chip windscreen repair - AMI cable for iPhone5 (when oh when will Audi have this?) - Facelift LED rears - 20mm rear spacers - Summer tyres (currently on winter tyres but happy with that given we're going into that time of year) - Replace faulty aircon condenser - Front end respray: previous work wasn't done very well and may as well tackle any stone chips - Remap - Straight chrome exhaust tips - Install dashcam - A service - A serious detail http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ies/buffer.gif Thanks, Oli http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/1...46fd9ba1_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3779/1...3abf72b9_z.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/1...a78b0792_z.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/1...6ab413a9_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/1...12a33aed_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/1...eb566fff_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/1...31d979f2_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/1...f5696406_z.jpg |
Good luck Oli.. You should maybe add a Shark remap to that :)
Maybe even a set of 20" Cantonas.. not that I know anyone that might be selling a set soon. For the AMI, I'd go with an HDD in there rather than the phone as it'll save you faffing with the glovebox all the time, I fitted some USB sockets to the cubby under the arm rest and plug the phone in there to charge. |
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The first addition to the D3 arrived yesterday: OEM winter mats ready for autumn and winter :) Oli http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8407/1...bbd0b18304.jpg |
Very nice indeed. Nice spec and will be even nicer spec'd when you're done with it :cool:
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The HDD is simple, it's just the USB adapter for the AMI and a 2.5" HDD that's powered from the USB adapter, mine happens to be Audi branded, but any drive will do.
The USB sockets I don't think I ever got a proper write up done. It's a really simple mod to do. - Remove the central cubby, which does need some fiddling with the armrests too to get it out. - Take the rear climate panel out, the lighter surround pops off, and thenit's two torx screws and it pulls out from the bottom. - Fit a lighter to USB adapter in parallel with the rear adapter. - Fit a flush USB socket such as http://www.maplin.co.uk/neutrik-usb-...-socket-219901 . You'll need to cut the appropriate sized hole, be careful you don't damage the coloured coating. - And then just connect a USB cable from the charger to the socket and the on to your device. |
Missing trim replaced - phew...i can sleep again at night! +++
Oli http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/1...90fc7cf5_n.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/1...44e15624_n.jpg |
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Ahh my OCD is calming down already lol +++
Please don't put S8 mirrors on it, it looks awesome in blue with the mirrors coloured the same. On the iPhone 5 issue, you can use an adaptor like this one to plug into the iPhone 4 lead for the ami until something bespoke is finally made by Audi - http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1381439177 |
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On the S8 mirrors, I'm afraid i'm going full steam ahead with it - I love the contrast on the colour so not sure you'll sway me away from them :ROFL: ...i'll keep the originals though in case it doesn't work out +++ Oli |
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Had some goodies arrive in the post over the weekend and today... Fresh in from Deutschland, I'll be looking to fit these when i get a chance: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/1...f395e08f1f.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/1...9b34de2075.jpg ...and use the Woolies leather renovation kit on the front seats to restore a few minor wear marks - as usual, Woolies was brilliant and having sent in a sample of the leather have matched it +++ : http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2871/1...04cdb7468c.jpg |
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