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Forum: Daily banter 18th September 2024, 04:33 PM
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Views: 109
Posted By Marty
German Day - Brooklands - Sunday 29th Sept 2024

Hello,

I was planning on taking my D2 S8 to brooklands, wondering if anyone else would be attending? bit of a longshot.

I will be displaying the car arriving at the campbell entrance, and...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 18th September 2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Posted By Marty
thanks for the responses, I went with PS5 tyres!...

thanks for the responses, I went with PS5 tyres! wow what a difference from some 12yr old falkens! much nicer! wheel refurb next... CAM belt replacement booked in for mid oct, will keep the miles...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th September 2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Posted By Marty
Took the car to another garage for a second...

Took the car to another garage for a second opinion, they suggested it could be the top strut mount due to the frequency of the knocking.

A new steering rack is quite a upheaval if its not the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd September 2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Posted By Marty
repair and recondition are very different. From...

repair and recondition are very different. From my research "reconditioned" steering racks involves only changing the seals and consumables. My mechanic has told me its mechanically damaged you can...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th August 2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Posted By Marty
WANTED - RHD steering rack

Hello forum,

sadly my new purchase needs a new steering rack, does anyone have one for sale. Contacted Prestige they are out of stock, AUTODOC only have LHD steering racks.

Mechanic visually...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 28th August 2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,336
Posted By Marty
CAT Rattling

hello, so im new to forum had my S8D2 for about 2wks, what started out like a tiny rattle which I thought was a loose heatshield turns out to be my CATs. The previous owner told me he had issues with...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th August 2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Marty
thanks for the pdf doc, this really helped. ...

thanks for the pdf doc, this really helped.

dropped the car off at my local garage, for now I might just fix the knocking control arm and then in the future do the lot!
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 27th August 2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Posted By Marty
PS5 vs PS4s

Morning,

Im about to buy 4 new tyres for the S8 on 20" - so 255/35/R20

On black circles any feedback on the PS5 and PS4s? I PS4s are a little bit more and to be fair I think PS5 tyres will be...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th August 2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Marty
Front Control Arm Refresh

Does anyone have a step by step guide on rebuilding the front suspension?

Im used to working on cars with a Haynes manual so I atleast have sequence and torque values!

Planning on removing...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th August 2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,767
Posted By Marty
This post was some time ago, what diameter copper...

This post was some time ago, what diameter copper and fittings would I need to replicate this? thanks
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th August 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Is it worth me buying a VCDS to sort the parking...

Is it worth me buying a VCDS to sort the parking sensors? and also just for a proper shakedown? £185 isnt too bad ?

https://vcdsdiagnostics.co.uk/
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
thanks, its a pain in the arse on an incline (I...

thanks, its a pain in the arse on an incline (I live on a hill). Ill try parking up, putting into N, applying handbrake, then putting into Park. thanks so much. experience is invaluable, man I love...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
yeah i cut them easy, but was on the roadside in...

yeah i cut them easy, but was on the roadside in the rain, using power from a random neighbor and tools from a guy up the road with an RS4 on the drive! bit of a rush job! was lucky I thought id was...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Im based in Woking, so probably quite close, I...

Im based in Woking, so probably quite close, I saw a D2 3.7L yesterday, so random!

thought id share my knighmare on the way back from newcastle, stopped in leeds to see family. Thought id tryout...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th August 2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
I bought it for a snip £5400! with a full tank!...

I bought it for a snip £5400! with a full tank! very honest car needs some TLC, guys owned it since 2009 needs a few things sorting but for the price its covered! just driven newcastle to surrey was...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
I'll be honest, this is a red flag for me, if he...

I'll be honest, this is a red flag for me, if he is chums with MR MOT then it wont get picked up. I am prepared to walk away today, booked a return ticket back to london!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
he did mention the cat has been removed years ago...

he did mention the cat has been removed years ago as it was rattling and the engine management system fault has been programmed out. im not sure if this will cause issues with MOT?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Thanks so much really useful information. I go...

Thanks so much really useful information. I go and give it a proper once over and see where it sits. He said that the rear boot got sprayed last year due to a scratch now ready to leave. I already...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 05:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Morning guys, thanks for the feedback. Getting...

Morning guys, thanks for the feedback. Getting the train from Surrey to Newcastle to go see it this morning.

Any must checks or lists would be appreciated, fingers crossed its not a lemon.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th August 2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
hello guys, finally think Ive found an S8 that Im...

hello guys, finally think Ive found an S8 that Im happy with its on ebay, REG S8 BFY, is it known to the forum? I have a train booked to newcastle from london in the morning!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 28th February 2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
now £7500! ...

now £7500!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096076568251170/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Afc86a557-38f2-418d-a8a5-4e03aaf82bbc
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
I check everyday on Autotrader, Ebay, Gumtree,...

I check everyday on Autotrader, Ebay, Gumtree, marketplace. Really nothing suitable right now, just a waiting game...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Possibly the worst interior ive ever seen,...

Possibly the worst interior ive ever seen, coupled with high mileage and a total lack of effort in the selling description. When I sell a call I go into as much detail as possible, lazy owner = lazy...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Ive looked at this car, too high mileage, non OEM...

Ive looked at this car, too high mileage, non OEM wheels, blacked out rear lights, modified exhaust and the cream interior colour (that hasnt even been hoovered for sale photos). Its too max power...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Evening all, found another S8 for sale, but it...

Evening all, found another S8 for sale, but it has bubbling around the window frame likely due to an overzealous window replacement fitter. how much of an issue is it to sort the ali corrosion out?...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th February 2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Purple didnt consider that, but it pops in the...

Purple didnt consider that, but it pops in the sun.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd February 2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,297
Posted By Marty
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!

Hello,

Last year I was determined to get an Audi D2 S8, I reached out to the forum and got a great response, however I couldnt find a nice one. I ended up buying a low mileage Honda TypeR EP3...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd January 2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
best of luck

@bemak - best of luck my friend.

I must say the support on this forum is remarkable. Ive decided to stick to a V8 but unfortunately with the D2 S8 no longer supported by Audi the parts gamble...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th December 2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
Makes sense

@spanker, thanks for politely correcting me, wasn't at all obvious that he was no longer the current owner.

Thought it was strange in his posts he mentioned Portsmouth for servicing then it ended...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th December 2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
@spanker

That green car looks really nice and I could maybe live with cream as it would contrast nicely.

Real shame RS6 didnt put it up in the forum 1st, rather than to a dealer that then adds £3k on top....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th December 2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
update on todays fun

Ok, so I went and saw: https://www.specialistcarsgroup.co.uk/used-cars/audi-s8-4-2-quattro-4dr-birmingham-202211302156405

Must say the guy I met was very friendly and professional, we went for an...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th December 2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
LOL, floor mays were the first thing I was going...

LOL, floor mays were the first thing I was going to replace for nice ones
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th December 2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
Ive seen that car autotrader, but the colour isnt...

Ive seen that car autotrader, but the colour isnt my cup of tea and the cream interior looks tired.

Seeing this tomorrow...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
Again thanks guys.

@mikkiJanye – thanks for the great response! And you seem to have a fine grasp of this car looking at your posts!

To be honest, The low mileage Santorin Blue S8 I test drove was the 1st one I’d...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
Is this one known to the forum? love the colour...

Is this one known to the forum? love the colour and interior
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
HP Sauce

@HPSauce - thanks for the response, I will bear that in mind. Having only driven the Post facelift, I was more than happy with the throttle response of the NA V8, made me smile and I can see the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
thanks.

All - thanks for the kind support and guidance, very much appreciated. I knew posting on the forum would provide me with a feel for the car and best approach.

I will take the advice onboard, I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th December 2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,189
Posted By Marty
Wanted D2 S8 UK

Hello,

I am looking for a low mileage (less than 90k) excellent condition, low owner D2 S8, ideally not silver or with a cream interior.

Im based in Woking Surrey, but willing to travel...
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