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71camaro
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D2 - Body and Exterior
7th June 2017, 12:17 AM
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Illuminated external door handles
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71camaro
I did this maybe 3 years ago now, and I always...
I did this maybe 3 years ago now, and I always fail to write down what I'm actually doing, so, like I said, rough outline of the job is all I ca give at this point. But, it's doable and attractive at...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
6th June 2017, 10:06 PM
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Illuminated external door handles
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4,166
Posted By
71camaro
I've done this. I used LED strip lighting with an...
I've done this. I used LED strip lighting with an adhesive backing with a small slit in the handle underside to provide illumination. I forget which wire signals the lighting, but it is at the door...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th June 2017, 09:54 PM
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D2 right hand boot trim door
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71camaro
I realize this thread is quite old now, but the...
I realize this thread is quite old now, but the photo in the original post is of my car. I'm in the USA. As far as I know, all the battery doors on cars sold here have the lower bulge. As such, any...
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D2 - Interior
19th October 2014, 03:13 PM
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Foot (well) fetish
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12,810
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71camaro
I'm interested in one, but I'm LHD which may...
I'm interested in one, but I'm LHD which may affect fit
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
13th August 2014, 02:22 PM
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Footrest/Dead Pedal
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8,495
Posted By
71camaro
Phaeton brake pedal and TT accelerator pedal work...
Phaeton brake pedal and TT accelerator pedal work in a D2, the footrest is a no-go.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
11th August 2014, 01:20 PM
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A8 - D2 Auto Folding Mirrors
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17,801
Posted By
71camaro
I've wired mine to fold on shutoff and fold back...
I've wired mine to fold on shutoff and fold back out when the car is started. I maintained use of the switch as well.
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Daily banter
30th July 2014, 12:56 PM
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D4 S8 - Thoughts & Impressions
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12,888
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71camaro
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t...
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1422580_1415942695305291_383752523_n.jpg
To someone who doesn't know, that could be the same car.
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Daily banter
29th July 2014, 10:23 PM
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D4 S8 - Thoughts & Impressions
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71camaro
D2s look like a big A4.
D2s look like a big A4.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
23rd July 2014, 02:39 PM
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Wanted: D2 Solar roof harness
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2,367
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71camaro
Wanted: D2 Solar roof harness
As the title says, I need a solar roof harness for my 8. Anyone have a spare? Thanks in advance.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
9th June 2014, 12:50 AM
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FS: 034 adjustable upper control arms- D2
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71camaro
FS: 034 adjustable upper control arms- D2
http://forums.quattroworld.com/classifieds-parts/msgs/37084.phtml
(http://forums.quattroworld.com/classifieds-parts/msgs/37084.phtml)
Selling these, they're not what I want or need, but for...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
30th March 2014, 06:09 PM
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Anyone mounted 20x11 on rear of D2 S8
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6,268
Posted By
71camaro
I actually haven't touched the fenders.
I actually haven't touched the fenders.
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
30th March 2014, 12:44 AM
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Anyone mounted 20x11 on rear of D2 S8
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6,268
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71camaro
I've got 19x12...
I've got 19x12...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th March 2014, 05:54 PM
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Super sexy top control arms.
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4,299
Posted By
71camaro
I'd say get them if they were a better product...
I'd say get them if they were a better product for sure.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th March 2014, 05:12 AM
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Super sexy top control arms.
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Posted By
71camaro
I'm actually on air suspension, go way lower than...
I'm actually on air suspension, go way lower than coils, I lay lower control arm mounts when parked, and I wanted the adjustability for dialing in front camber for show setups because I run really...
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D2 - Interior
15th March 2014, 05:03 AM
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Soft touch interior plastics restoration- info here
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71camaro
Soft touch interior plastics restoration- info here
So, I'm sure like me, many of you have peeling plastic interior trims finished in soft touch that have aged very poorly. These parts make an otherwise still attractive interior look fairly low-rent....
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th March 2014, 03:53 AM
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Super sexy top control arms.
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4,299
Posted By
71camaro
I have a set and I absolutely hate them. If I...
I have a set and I absolutely hate them. If I weren't at university 6 hours from home they'd already be swapped for stock replacements. Ride like crap, too large a diameter for a lowered car (they...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
13th March 2014, 06:07 AM
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Grill Mod idea
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71camaro
I did this today while I had some spare time,...
I did this today while I had some spare time, looks pretty good, particularly with my lowering and wheels. http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/17eb3c5eaa5a11e3b0f712d1de87eab0_8.jpg
...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
2nd December 2013, 07:53 AM
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Short Exhaust Video
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3,529
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71camaro
Short Exhaust Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwEzwji5u0Y
Short cellphone video of my exhaust on the S8. Sounds a bit raspier on the video than in person. Any thoughts or questions feel free to throw them out...
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Daily banter
23rd November 2013, 08:10 AM
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Interestring Grill
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5,846
Posted By
71camaro
I always wondered what UK people meant by "chav."...
I always wondered what UK people meant by "chav." Now I understand, and it's no good.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th November 2013, 08:57 PM
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Suspension clunk sound, help needed
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3,523
Posted By
71camaro
Well, as the weather has cooled the noise has...
Well, as the weather has cooled the noise has gotten more extreme, and when turning the steering a sound is quite audible. I'm guessing preload or inner tie rod on drivers side. I was unable to...
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D2 - Engine Bay
6th November 2013, 05:33 AM
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Acceptable engine movement
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5,638
Posted By
71camaro
Has the issue been accompanied by any vibration...
Has the issue been accompanied by any vibration at idle, particularly in drive with the brakes being held?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th November 2013, 04:41 PM
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3
Suspension clunk sound, help needed
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Posted By
71camaro
Interesting. That would seem plausible, axles are...
Interesting. That would seem plausible, axles are original and driving lowered does put added stress on the joints.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th November 2013, 08:57 PM
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3
Suspension clunk sound, help needed
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71camaro
Suspension clunk sound, help needed
Hi all, one other issue I'm experiencing of late with the 8... I have a sound coming from the driver (left) front suspension on the car. It's most apparent at lower speeds and sounds much like what...
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D2 - Transmission
4th November 2013, 08:51 PM
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7
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
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4,035
Posted By
71camaro
An update: no codes were stored, but when I had...
An update: no codes were stored, but when I had the car on the lift a great deal of fluid was present on the passenger side (right) output for the front differential. Didn't look like trans fluid...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
2nd November 2013, 05:46 AM
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7
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
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4,035
Posted By
71camaro
Well, I put the car on the jack and looked at the...
Well, I put the car on the jack and looked at the earth point. Looked fine. I drove off from where I did that and within a half mile was out of the limp mode..... I'm still going to scan for codes to...
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D2 - Transmission
1st November 2013, 05:12 PM
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7
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
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4,035
Posted By
71camaro
Good call, I'll do that when I'm done classes...
Good call, I'll do that when I'm done classes today. It was raining fairly heavily last night, as well.
The push-to-start issue was a loss of tachometer signal, so certainly shouldn't be gearbox...
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D2 - Transmission
1st November 2013, 03:34 PM
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7
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
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4,035
Posted By
71camaro
I didn't believe it was the F125 because of the...
I didn't believe it was the F125 because of the lack of issues regarding backup lights, gear changing, etc. I'm travelling home this weekend so I'll scan it then.
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
1st November 2013, 03:59 AM
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7
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
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4,035
Posted By
71camaro
Showing Limp Mode, Not behaving as Such, Please Help
Hey guys, got an odd issue. Earlier I was having a bit of an electrical problem with my push start module, took the battery off the car to reset. When I put the battery back on the transmission was...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th October 2013, 06:43 AM
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14
Air suspension s8
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7,151
Posted By
71camaro
There are NO off the shelf kits anymore, what I...
There are NO off the shelf kits anymore, what I did or a much lower quality bag-over-coil setup are the only options. The bagovers generally ride very soft and aren't pleasant. Bagover kits use a...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st September 2013, 04:27 PM
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14
Air suspension s8
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7,151
Posted By
71camaro
Coils for this car have NO height adjustment....
Coils for this car have NO height adjustment. They could, but for some reason do not. Unless you really spend they'll also be ill-suited for the car and lead to less than desirable ride quality. I'd...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th September 2013, 04:03 AM
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14
Air suspension s8
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7,151
Posted By
71camaro
I've done it, didn't ever get the thread...
I've done it, didn't ever get the thread finished. Anyway, it is somewhat difficult as there aren't off the shelf kits available since Bagyard went out of business. If you are a welder, or have a...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
4th July 2013, 09:22 AM
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31
Instrument cluster - how do I code a new one
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12,372
Posted By
71camaro
There's a reflector in one that isn't found in...
There's a reflector in one that isn't found in the other. (I just had a set of rear lamps I chopped up for an LED project)
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D2 - Interior Electrics
4th July 2013, 08:10 AM
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31
Instrument cluster - how do I code a new one
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12,372
Posted By
71camaro
I don't recall all that's needed electronically...
I don't recall all that's needed electronically for a cluster swap, but it is beyond VAG-com as I recall. Ring up someone like Revo or whoever does chip-tuning in the UK. Most of them should have the...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
4th July 2013, 07:45 AM
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31
Instrument cluster - how do I code a new one
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12,372
Posted By
71camaro
Could you just use an American/Canadian cluster...
Could you just use an American/Canadian cluster in MPH?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
27th June 2013, 08:00 PM
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13
Control Arms
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6,360
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71camaro
How do the lowers differ with 20s? I'm wondering...
How do the lowers differ with 20s? I'm wondering if they're an upgrade of sorts.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
23rd June 2013, 10:36 PM
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29
D2 Complete Solar Sunroof Panel and Wiring Bits
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8,283
Posted By
71camaro
If you decide to part it I'd take the harness and...
If you decide to part it I'd take the harness and interior cover.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th June 2013, 06:51 PM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
Yeah, that's much too large. These use what's...
Yeah, that's much too large. These use what's known as laminova coolers, they're small and round, GM uses them a lot, as well as some Spec racing series require them for charged cars. It's a compact...
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D2 - Engine Bay
17th June 2013, 06:01 PM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
All good answers so far. To give you some...
All good answers so far.
To give you some idea of why I'm asking such questions, I've found that BMW guys with the M62 are retrofitting a Cadillac charger based on the Eaton M122 onto their cars....
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th June 2013, 10:14 PM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
I've got several questions, where to start.... ...
I've got several questions, where to start....
I guess first, how much taller than stock manifold is the setup to the bolts? What kind of hood clearance do you have?
Did you modify the charger...
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D2 - Engine Bay
13th June 2013, 05:34 PM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
Cool thanks a bunch. You're absolutely right...
Cool thanks a bunch.
You're absolutely right about American English, too:ROFL:
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D2 - Engine Bay
13th June 2013, 08:52 AM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
Yeah, I thought it was pretty universal, at least...
Yeah, I thought it was pretty universal, at least in English-speaking lands.
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D2 - Engine Bay
13th June 2013, 08:28 AM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
Indeed, sorry, it's message board slang here in...
Indeed, sorry, it's message board slang here in the States, means "original poster." In other words, the gent who started the particular thread in which discussion is occurring.
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D2 - Engine Bay
13th June 2013, 05:59 AM
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45
Supercharged Pre Facelift
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18,645
Posted By
71camaro
Anyone have a way to get in touch with the OP? I...
Anyone have a way to get in touch with the OP? I have a few questions for him...
Forum:
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
10th June 2013, 01:11 AM
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57
Projekt AnA
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71,826
Posted By
71camaro
Bumping an older thread because I love the...
Bumping an older thread because I love the wide-body. How much was it widened compared to stock? Also, any idea on the procedure?
Forum:
Daily banter
4th June 2013, 05:59 PM
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28
What feature that your car doesn't have do you most want???
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10,961
Posted By
71camaro
What feature that your car doesn't have do you most want???
I guess this is the right place to put this, if not mods please move, but I'm just curious, what do you guys wish was featured on your A/S8 that isn't? Whether it be something another brand offered,...
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D2 - Interior
29th May 2013, 04:57 AM
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D2 rear armrest with radio control buttons
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23,430
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71camaro
I wish this were available in the States :(
I wish this were available in the States :(
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D2 - Interior Electrics
27th May 2013, 03:52 PM
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Any thoughts on how to do this: Keyless entry/push button go
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6,325
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71camaro
It looks it, doesn't it? It's actually Toyota of...
It looks it, doesn't it? It's actually Toyota of all things, and the owner of the company modifies it with whatever backlight color one desires. I obviously wanted red. The color of the lighting is...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
27th May 2013, 12:58 AM
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12
D2 FL MOD: Pre-FL switches fit perfectly in the dashboard blank
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Posted By
71camaro
Wish I had a garage door, I'd do that for sure.
Wish I had a garage door, I'd do that for sure.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
27th May 2013, 12:32 AM
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12
Any thoughts on how to do this: Keyless entry/push button go
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6,325
Posted By
71camaro
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/atb5144/nu...
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/atb5144/null_zps0546de9a.jpg
Sorry for the poor quality pic. Still figuring a few things out, but I can start the car off the button without issue. Also...
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D2 - Interior
19th May 2013, 07:56 AM
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Carbon Trim
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21,081
Posted By
71camaro
Been a long time coming on pics, but here's a...
Been a long time coming on pics, but here's a terrible nighttime example.
If anyone here has worked with fibreglass then you can work with carbon as well.
Also, excuse the cell phone pic, looks...
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