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Forum: Owners Meets Today, 02:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,487
Posted By tonupkid
This is geat, the Lakes are an excellent choice....

This is geat, the Lakes are an excellent choice. Thanks Conor, we're in.
Let us know when the booking is in place and we'll go ahead and make our reservation with the hotel.
8's in the Lakes!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 7th September 2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 28,112
Posted By tonupkid
Ahh! Thank you

Ahh! Thank you
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th September 2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 28,112
Posted By tonupkid
Bit of a side issue. I think that the important...

Bit of a side issue. I think that the important thing, grommet or not, is isolating metals in the arieal from the aluminium bodywork of the car so as to avoid galvanic corrosion.
And then I wonder...
Forum: D3 - Lights 21st July 2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,372
Posted By tonupkid
First, ensure that a BMW indicator control unit...

First, ensure that a BMW indicator control unit hasn't been fitted.
Forum: Owners Meets 14th July 2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,686
Posted By tonupkid
:ROFL: "Bladder Bashing" :ROFL:

:ROFL: "Bladder Bashing" :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 10th July 2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,731
Posted By tonupkid
Indeed Ray, end of an era. Most of us lazier...

Indeed Ray, end of an era. Most of us lazier folks (me) hang up our work keys twenty odd years earlier than you did.
Have a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd June 2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,303
Posted By tonupkid
Anothr brilliant one Sean. Thank you.

Anothr brilliant one Sean. Thank you.
Forum: Owners Meets 21st June 2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,303
Posted By tonupkid
Ouch!

Ouch!
Forum: Owners Meets 20th June 2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,303
Posted By tonupkid
I saw you too. It's so infrequent to see another...

I saw you too. It's so infrequent to see another 8 in the wild I figured that my astonishment could only be exceeded by yours. And it seems it was.
Great to have you along.
By the weirdest route,...
Forum: Owners Meets 17th June 2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,303
Posted By tonupkid
You take excellent shots Sean, and you've...

You take excellent shots Sean, and you've captured much of what we did on that day. Thanks +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th June 2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,150
Posted By tonupkid
Congrats, great result Brian. When I have a car...

Congrats, great result Brian. When I have a car for sale it sits on my mind continuously so it's a big relief when they go. And sometimes a touch of sadness too.
Forum: Owners Meets 12th June 2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,303
Posted By tonupkid
Thanks for all your kind words

It was a pleasure to help with this 2024 meet, and lovely to have the opportunity to get to know Jim and Christing better.

The Vulcan was our shield.
...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 10th June 2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,076
Posted By tonupkid
I need to check. I can see that 3G is being...

I need to check. I can see that 3G is being switched off in the UK but I thought my car was still connecting. Hmm
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 9th June 2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,076
Posted By tonupkid
Yes, exactly so. When you've inserted your SIM,...

Yes, exactly so. When you've inserted your SIM, open the part of your phone that finds available internet connections and select your car. It will be called Audi and some additional characters. I...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 6th June 2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,076
Posted By tonupkid
I have a SIM in mine and phones used in the car...

I have a SIM in mine and phones used in the car can then access the outside via the cars, more powerful, arial.
Forum: Owners Meets 6th June 2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,218
Posted By tonupkid
You are very welcome Paul. We'll be arriving at...

You are very welcome Paul. We'll be arriving at the Jephson Hotel throughout Friday afternoon. And on Saturday morning leaving from the Jephson at 10'ish for a visit to the Air Museum followed by a...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 1st June 2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,550
Posted By tonupkid
There is a non-permanent live in there which is...

There is a non-permanent live in there which is what mine is connected to.
Forum: Daily banter 29th May 2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,347
Posted By tonupkid
Without knowing the year of your daughter's car,...

Without knowing the year of your daughter's car, and the level of MMI installed in it, it's difficult to find anything online.
If you arm yourself with that info and then Google it you might get...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,968
Posted By tonupkid
PHEW! Great result for your persistent...

PHEW!

Great result for your persistent efforts Sean. Looking forward to seeing you in Warwickshire :)
Forum: D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 27th May 2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,003
Posted By tonupkid
I have a SIM in mine (Smarty. Loads of data for...

I have a SIM in mine (Smarty. Loads of data for not very many £'s) With this in place anyone in the car can connect their phones through the car antenna and get a signal evening places where the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th May 2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,968
Posted By tonupkid
Good luck with the MOT Sean and hopefully you'll...

Good luck with the MOT Sean and hopefully you'll be able to make the meet +++
Forum: Owners Meets 17th May 2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,448
Posted By tonupkid
Will advise details when I have the final price...

Will advise details when I have the final price next week when I place the order.
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,448
Posted By tonupkid
Very like a T-shirt :ROFL:

Very like a T-shirt :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,448
Posted By tonupkid
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...

Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin: 1 Large Male
The Laird: 1 Medium male (edit from Large)
David'S8: 1 x XL male. (What are the sizes by the way - if...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,921
Posted By tonupkid
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...

Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
Forum: Other marques 15th May 2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,964
Posted By tonupkid
I read a complaint in The Register from a Toyota...

I read a complaint in The Register from a Toyota owner.
When he uses the system that reads road speed limit signs to control his car's speed. It sees a speed-limit sticker on the back of a truck,...
Forum: Owners Meets 15th May 2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,448
Posted By tonupkid
I now have the prices for our tee shirts. ...

I now have the prices for our tee shirts.

There's a one-off setting up fee of £24.00, which will be split equally by each shirt we buy.
And each tee shirt costs £8.40 (plus their proportion of...
Forum: Owners Meets 7th May 2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,448
Posted By tonupkid
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024

Who would like a 2924 Tee Shirt for our upcoming Annual Meet?

(I posted this in the wrong place the first time so I'm relocating it here.)

I'm looking to get an idea of the numbers for tee...
Forum: Owners Meets 3rd May 2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,218
Posted By tonupkid
Right folks. The meet is getting close and I was...

Right folks. The meet is getting close and I was wondering if there was interest in having some bespoke embroidered tee shirts.
Once I have some idea of the numbers then I can get a price. I'm...
Forum: Daily banter 27th March 2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,178
Posted By tonupkid
Congratulations to both you and your S8 Jim. ...

Congratulations to both you and your S8 Jim.
It's good to see these machines so well cared for, and that in turn you're rewarded with the regular pleasure of her/his lush vehicular capabilities....
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd March 2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,938
Posted By tonupkid
We have the granddaughters that weekend. I've...

We have the granddaughters that weekend.
I've tried rationalising selling the joy of being driven 1.5 hours to a pub, kicking wheels for a while, eating, and then enjoying a drive, followed by the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st March 2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,128
Posted By tonupkid
I have always been more than happy to buy cars...

I have always been more than happy to buy cars from lazy owners.
Their cars are often filthy and their adverts make it easy for potential buyers to ignore what they are selling.
However, being a...
Forum: Owners Meets 27th February 2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,218
Posted By tonupkid
Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(

Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd February 2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,218
Posted By tonupkid
It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)

It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th February 2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Posted By tonupkid
For the key to open the boot you need to be...

For the key to open the boot you need to be standing behind the car.
Also, do you have the option to open your boot by poking your foot underneath the back and withdrawing it, while the key is about...
Forum: D2 - Interior 11th February 2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,761
Posted By tonupkid
Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the...

Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the accelerator from hitting the floor.
I forget which way is which but a quick test drive will make this very obvious.
Forum: D2 - Interior 5th February 2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,761
Posted By tonupkid
Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.

Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.
Forum: D2 - Interior 5th February 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,761
Posted By tonupkid
It's good to repeat this procedure from time to...

It's good to repeat this procedure from time to time as it's fairly easy to inadvertently switch the kickdown off (I've done it).
Without it enabled the cars lifeless and flat, and this switch is...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,964
Posted By tonupkid
Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV)...

Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV) has 'creep'. So manoeuvring is exactly the same as in an automatic ICE vehicle.

Interesting what you say, Andrew, about start-stop being...
Forum: Daily banter 9th January 2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,500
Posted By tonupkid
Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D ...

Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D
You're going to love those headlights :+++
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,279
Posted By tonupkid
I've been giving this a bit more thought, and...

I've been giving this a bit more thought, and although Ian, with his extensive knowledge, is likely in the right ballpark. By pricing the car low (c £10k) you will be missing the opportunity to...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,279
Posted By tonupkid
Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd...

Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd start somewhere north of the £15k mark.
These are vanishingly rare, especially examples with a decent history and a proper maintenance record, like...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,356
Posted By tonupkid
Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner...

Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner bed & breakfast for both Friday and Saturday +++
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,356
Posted By tonupkid
Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there...

Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,218
Posted By tonupkid
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th December 2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,054
Posted By tonupkid
People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K...

People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K bulbs, in the mistaken belief that a higher K represents more light when in fact it means a more blue light.
As human eyes are not especially well...
Forum: Daily banter 10th December 2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,887
Posted By tonupkid
Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++

Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,054
Posted By tonupkid
It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life....

It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life. The internals are slowly consumed by use. The lamps adjust for this but eventually, there is no remaining adjustment and the light output degrades,...
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd November 2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,991
Posted By tonupkid
On the list to check it out. Thank you +++

On the list to check it out. Thank you +++
Forum: Owners Meets 21st November 2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,991
Posted By tonupkid
Thanks+++ Will check these out.

Thanks+++ Will check these out.
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