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Fredde
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D2 - Everything else
Yesterday, 05:57 PM
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Exclusive Quattro equipment retrofit
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Fredde
Here is what I've got so far in the bar...
Here is what I've got so far in the bar compartment. The actual box is somewhat easy to make but the lid is a bit more complex so any tips are appreciated.
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D2 - Everything else
Yesterday, 05:54 PM
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Exclusive Quattro equipment retrofit
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Fredde
So this far i have found a complete Alpine DVA...
So this far i have found a complete Alpine DVA 5205P and TME M750 kit on eBay which is the exact kit the D2 came with all tho this is from a Honda. I also I bought a rse wiring harness form a VW...
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D2 - Everything else
Yesterday, 05:38 PM
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Exclusive Quattro equipment retrofit
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Fredde
Exclusive Quattro equipment retrofit
I recently got some help from Dean with my A8L project and he suggested I post my build here for you all to enjoy and maybe get some inspiration, so here we go.
I currently have a lwb D2 with most...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th September 2024, 01:58 PM
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RSE headunit
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Fredde
RSE headunit
Looking fors a headunit/radio from a car with rear seat entertainment if anyone has this or knows of one for sale please contact me.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th September 2024, 12:57 PM
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Extended leather and electric rear seats for sale.
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7,550
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Fredde
Yeah quite strange. All tho they did phrase it...
Yeah quite strange. All tho they did phrase it better :ROFL: might just copy paste.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th September 2024, 05:15 PM
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Extended leather and electric rear seats for sale.
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7,550
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Fredde
Are you interested?
Are you interested?
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D2 - Everything else
15th August 2024, 07:59 AM
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My Murple
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Fredde
Ok thank you anyways. Will try to find it and...
Ok thank you anyways. Will try to find it and post it. Might me making my own leather pack 3 door cards.
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D2 - Everything else
13th August 2024, 06:02 PM
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My Murple
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162,894
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Fredde
I have Elsa/etka but can't seem to find where...
I have Elsa/etka but can't seem to find where this would be located. Do you remember?
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D3 - Interior Trims
7th August 2024, 09:24 AM
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Sunblind stuck half up
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Fredde
Hey you don't happened to have this info for the...
Hey you don't happened to have this info for the d4? Currently looking to retrofit rear blinds but having trouble finding how to code my door modules.
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D2 - Everything else
6th August 2024, 10:38 AM
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My Murple
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162,894
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Fredde
Hello do you have pictures of this door card? I'm...
Hello do you have pictures of this door card? I'm currently looking for a fix on my extended leather doorcards with this issue and I think the oem solution will help.
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D2 - Interior
31st July 2024, 09:57 PM
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Headlining
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Fredde
I recently removed mine and recovered it in...
I recently removed mine and recovered it in alcantara. Removal and install is pretty straight forward. Remove pillars and all the other stuff then just take the headliner out through one of the...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th June 2024, 04:06 PM
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Extended leather and electric rear seats for sale.
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Fredde
Extended leather and electric rear seats for sale.
Electric rear seats: sold
Lower dash extended leather 300€
Also selling leather pack 3 rear doorcards in black. Decent condition but with the standard issue along the border. 400€
Located...
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D2 - Interior
12th June 2024, 08:47 PM
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FL A8 seats upgrade
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17,956
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks a lot i didn’t even think about checking...
Thanks a lot i didn’t even think about checking the catalog.
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D2 - Interior
11th June 2024, 07:36 PM
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FL A8 seats upgrade
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17,956
Posted By
Fredde
Hello I have a lwb with the standard rear...
Hello I have a lwb with the standard rear electric seats and I am swapping to sports electric seats from swb s8 is the difference in the seat base that moves or the actual cushion? What would the...
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D2 - Interior
11th June 2024, 05:25 PM
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Electric rear seats price
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Fredde
Electric rear seats price
Does anyone here know what the electric rear seats usually go for? Might be selling mine.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 05:03 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
Ah yeah that makes sense why no one has done it....
Ah yeah that makes sense why no one has done it. Here in Sweden we have a few low spec ones that are without it. But almost all a c5 rs6 have it and a few Allroads and s6.Thanks for offering :) you...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 04:00 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
Thanks yeah the c6 would be different. But c5 and...
Thanks yeah the c6 would be different. But c5 and d2 would be the same. Only part I’m missing is the wiring since I don’t have access to a donor car. It’s definitely possible but seems no one here...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 03:57 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
I have looked at the parts already. I have...
I have looked at the parts already. I have already decided that it’s possible. The switch and the control unit is the same on d2 and c5 so the procedure would be the same when retrofitting in both...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th May 2023, 08:47 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
Yes thanks I’m fairly certain a d2 wiring diagram...
Yes thanks I’m fairly certain a d2 wiring diagram will work since the switch and control unit is shared between the platforms. I’m hoping the d2 crowd will know more since it’s a more common option...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th May 2023, 08:04 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
Retro fit electric steering column
Hello does anyone have info on the wiring of the electrically adjustable steering column? Would like to retrofit this to my c5 as my d2 has it. I’m assuming they use the same systems. As far as I...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 06:32 PM
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S8 shocks
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3,559
Posted By
Fredde
Great, thanks :) will repaint them and use them...
Great, thanks :) will repaint them and use them then. My v8 auto barge will never see the track.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 06:09 PM
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S8 shocks
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3,559
Posted By
Fredde
They are rustad yes and i plan on repainting them...
They are rustad yes and i plan on repainting them if I end up using them but what I’m more concerned about is the fact that they are really slow to rebound when compressed. Comparing to my new...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 04:34 PM
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S8 shocks
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Posted By
Fredde
S8 shocks
I recently bought a used set of s8 shocks and springs for my 2000 a8L and unfortunately the shocks are in pretty poor condition. What are the options for replacement? I have read about the bilsteins...
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D2 - Transmission
28th March 2023, 02:47 PM
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11
Gearbox replacement
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12,604
Posted By
Fredde
Thank you so much :) also what about the...
Thank you so much :) also what about the solenoids on the valve body? Any reason to do something about those? Recently watched this guy M539 restorations on YouTube to the valve body on his bmw and...
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D2 - Transmission
28th March 2023, 02:22 PM
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Gearbox replacement
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12,604
Posted By
Fredde
Hello I have now bought the used transmission and...
Hello I have now bought the used transmission and also the transgo valve upgrade and also an upgraded A clutch basket. This first roller bearing you mentioned which bearing exactly is this? Do you...
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D2 - Transmission
14th February 2023, 06:04 AM
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11
Gearbox replacement
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12,604
Posted By
Fredde
MikkiJayne thank you for this answer. So for the...
MikkiJayne thank you for this answer. So for the basic function this would be a feasible swap. Next question then is if I should worry about any installation issues with mountings, electrical...
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D2 - Transmission
13th February 2023, 05:06 PM
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11
Gearbox replacement
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12,604
Posted By
Fredde
Gearbox replacement
Hello I have a A8 d2 with a failing ECZ gearbox. Current symptom is converter shudder at low throttle around 2000-3000 rpm. I am wondering if I can replace this with a FUL box from an a6 4.2 2002?...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
1st January 2023, 07:50 PM
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7
D2 down pipe removal
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6,958
Posted By
Fredde
This is exactly what I did when my cats were...
This is exactly what I did when my cats were stolen. Worked really well and prevented further issues since now the downpipes have flanges before the cats making the exhaust much more service...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd October 2022, 05:46 PM
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Rear brake upgrade
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3,830
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Fredde
Rear brake upgrade
Hello so i have recently put the d3 s8 front brakes in my 2001 a8L and I am wondering if anyone knows of a rear upgrade? Since I already have the long wheelbase anything requiring the extra ebrake...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2022, 09:53 AM
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Mfsw relay location
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5,772
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks MJ :) will check those and keep looking.
Thanks MJ :) will check those and keep looking.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2022, 09:43 AM
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Mfsw relay location
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5,772
Posted By
Fredde
Mfsw relay location
Hello i am trying to retrofit tiptoeing controls to my mfsw but can’t seem to find the relay/module that I need t change. I already have the wheel installed. Does anyone know where it is located. I...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th April 2022, 07:40 PM
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Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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8,784
Posted By
Fredde
Sounds possible. Thanks :) Will investigate when...
Sounds possible. Thanks :) Will investigate when weather is nicer.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 07:31 PM
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5
Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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8,784
Posted By
Fredde
If the switch stopped working wouldn’t the column...
If the switch stopped working wouldn’t the column still move when i press the memory buttons?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 05:40 PM
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5
Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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8,784
Posted By
Fredde
Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
Hello my steering column has started acting up after i switched the ignition on and off quite quickly the steering wheel started moving when I turned the ignition off for the easy exit function but...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 07:43 AM
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Lowering FL A8L
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5,050
Posted By
Fredde
Ok great, thanks. :) Looks like i can’t find a...
Ok great, thanks. :) Looks like i can’t find a set of facelift sport springs so i Will probably be buying the eibachs.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th April 2022, 10:46 PM
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Lowering FL A8L
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5,050
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks MJ :) i found this thread you made...
Thanks MJ :) i found this thread you made http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=138598#post138598 does this mean a a8 with standard shocks and sports spring would sit lower than if it had the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th April 2022, 07:23 PM
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Lowering FL A8L
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5,050
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Fredde
Lowering FL A8L
Hello so i am loopings to loger my a8l and mount some b7 rs4 wheels. The wheels are 20x9 et 29 and I plan on running 265 40 20 since my previous 255 35 20 were a bit skinny. I measured my tyre to...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd February 2022, 05:44 PM
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All season tyres
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15,138
Posted By
Fredde
Not on this model but my general view of all...
Not on this model but my general view of all seasons is that they are great if you can’t be bothered to get a winter setup or if you only get light snow. Altho they are garbage on ice, some countries...
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D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 08:15 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Aha that makes sense about the cams ow yeah I...
Aha that makes sense about the cams ow yeah I will check with Jeremy since he just mentions sending the ecu out to be tuned not by who maybe whoever did it can inform me the guy selling the swap kit...
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D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 07:40 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Hey sorry for all the questions but a standard a8...
Hey sorry for all the questions but a standard a8 40v with the s8 intake manifold, TB, injectors, and MAF would that work well with the s8 map? Afaik the s8 also has different cams and exhaust...
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D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 08:33 AM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Thank you so much for all the info you’re great...
Thank you so much for all the info you’re great :) I feel like I have a grip on the engines but the gearboxes are a bit of a mystery.
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D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 07:41 AM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Ow that’s nice those are not to uncommon I...
Ow that’s nice those are not to uncommon I actually found a c5 s6 box that should work right? Also found a cheap ish rs6 auto diff and that is listed as 37:9 which i think is a 4.111 diff right? I...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:37 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Would a gearbox and diff from another c5 work? Or...
Would a gearbox and diff from another c5 work? Or is there some reason to only use the tdi stuff? Otherwise i can look att 2.7 2.8 3.0 Cars Adele.
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:34 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks for the info unfortunatley i have the...
Thanks for the info unfortunatley i have the wrong diff so Will be needing that too and i looked up cost for bringing that junk car home and its pretty much the same cost as the car so Will be...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:08 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Ah i Will check my pr codes what diff i have. Is...
Ah i Will check my pr codes what diff i have. Is the small sump no oil cooler thing an issue? Would i have to retrofit something or would it work anyway?
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 06:54 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
This guy swapped his a8L and just mentions...
This guy swapped his a8L and just mentions sending his ecu out to be recoded. No parts swapping so seems it may be possible. I asked the tuning file supplier I use and will see if they think they can...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 05:18 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Actually just looked on eBay and found a 40v s8...
Actually just looked on eBay and found a 40v s8 inlet manifold with TB injectors included for 280£ so not that bad :)
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 05:14 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Here is a link to the same gearbox that is in the...
Here is a link to the same gearbox that is in the car in looking at...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 03:45 PM
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Manual swap a8L
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14,617
Posted By
Fredde
Manual swap a8L
Hello I am planning on swapping my A8lwb to manual and I am wondering if the 6 speed from A4 b5 Quattro 1.9 tdi would work? The part number starts with 01E but is this some inferior 01E because of it...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2022, 08:53 PM
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Tpms module d2 a8
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5,460
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
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