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Dan
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Daily banter
24th November 2014, 04:24 PM
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LinkedIn anyone ?
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Dan
Daniel Menell Lawyer specialising in high...
Daniel Menell
Lawyer specialising in high value personal injury / clinical negligence.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
11th November 2014, 08:27 PM
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2008 A8 3.0tdi Roberto,s IBIS WHITE ONE
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Dan
Having seen this in the flesh, must be one of the...
Having seen this in the flesh, must be one of the nicest looking D3's in the UK, and totally spotless too. Real beauty - GLWTS Rob
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For Sale and Wanted - General
3rd November 2014, 11:15 AM
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21
Winter Wheels / Tyres
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7,127
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Dan
Now sold
Now sold
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Spotless
30th October 2014, 10:12 PM
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Cleaning S8 exhaust tips
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Dan
I've used oven cleaner to great effect, just...
I've used oven cleaner to great effect, just don't get it on the paintwork!
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For Sale and Wanted - General
27th October 2014, 12:25 PM
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21
Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Posted By
Dan
Are they steel wheels with a cover? They look...
Are they steel wheels with a cover? They look nice.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
26th October 2014, 08:31 PM
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21
Winter Wheels / Tyres
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7,127
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Dan
Lol David, indeed - I did try the lawnmower...
Lol David, indeed - I did try the lawnmower wheels on the 8 but they didn't quite fill the arches enough. Just didn't look right.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
26th October 2014, 03:56 AM
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Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Dan
Did I not mention -the price goes up £50 for...
Did I not mention -the price goes up £50 for every degree it falls below 10 ! ;-)
Seriously, don't hang about or these will have to be offered to the great unwashed on fleebay as I have winters...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
25th October 2014, 03:17 PM
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21
Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Dan
Right, I've now taken loads of photos. But...
Right, I've now taken loads of photos. But photobucket seems to be playing up presently so I'll try to add them later. As you'll see, tyres are the superb and very highly rated Finnish made Nokian...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
22nd October 2014, 02:37 PM
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Rare VW/Audi W8 engine for sale
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Dan
I can't bear the madness anymore. Ok ok, I'll buy...
I can't bear the madness anymore. Ok ok, I'll buy it to end the suffering.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
22nd October 2014, 10:43 AM
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Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Posted By
Dan
Not had a chance to take photos, but bumpety bump...
Not had a chance to take photos, but bumpety bump anyway. Need to clear space for the spare wheels for the A8 replacement.
Temp is dropping. Snow is coming. Turn your A8 into a snow plough and...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th October 2014, 09:28 PM
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Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Dan
I'll take some photos tomorrow and post them up.
I'll take some photos tomorrow and post them up.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th October 2014, 08:49 PM
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Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Posted By
Dan
Erm….:Confused: Sorry, no idea. I wouldn't...
Erm….:Confused:
Sorry, no idea. I wouldn't have thought the width would be an issue. I'm sure someone knows the answer, and I'm sure come to think of it that I've seen D2's with fat 5's on. You're...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th October 2014, 07:29 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
Not sure I could afford it now. Been car shopping...
Not sure I could afford it now. Been car shopping today ;-)
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th October 2014, 05:25 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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Posted By
Dan
Now sold. Bit sad.
Now sold.
Bit sad.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th October 2014, 05:23 PM
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Winter Wheels / Tyres
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Posted By
Dan
Yup, high load index is always good in my book....
Yup, high load index is always good in my book. Stiffens up the sidewalls and prevents saggy looking tyres!
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For Sale and Wanted - General
17th October 2014, 07:30 AM
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21
Winter Wheels / Tyres
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7,127
Posted By
Dan
Winter Wheels / Tyres
+++For sale,
Set of Fully refurbished fat 5's.
I sourced these as a set of spare winter wheels. 2 of them were bought as brand new and unused, having been spares. I had them all powder coated...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
13th October 2014, 08:42 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
It is looking likely that my gorgeous 4.2 V8 has...
It is looking likely that my gorgeous 4.2 V8 has a new home later this week.
Hence, for sale will be a set of fully refurbished fat 5's with some practically un-used Nokian WRA-3 rubber, all only...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
4th October 2014, 07:05 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
Some pics taken today; ...
Some pics taken today;
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/IMG_5117_zpsa95b29d3.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/demonell/media/IMG_5117_zpsa95b29d3.jpg.html)
...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
2nd October 2014, 10:10 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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Posted By
Dan
Now gracing the pages of Auto Trader. I'd so much...
Now gracing the pages of Auto Trader. I'd so much rather sell to an enthusiast though!
Will be taking some less arty and more sales like photos at the weekend, weather permitting.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
27th September 2014, 09:59 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
Thanks Rob. Next Service due in 12,100...
Thanks Rob.
Next Service due in 12,100 miles, or 499 days too +++
Obviously keyless entry (one of my favourite features), power boot, neon glow interior door-card mood lighting - not sure which...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
27th September 2014, 08:01 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/M...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps9b3c53ed.jpg[/URL]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsdb04d842.jpg...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
27th September 2014, 01:48 PM
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Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
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5,180
Posted By
Dan
Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi
As the Mrs is getting a bigger car, I'm downsizing to something sporty with 2 seats, hence after almost a year of ownership my car needs a good home. Some pics below. In brief, spec is:-
Grey with...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
8th August 2014, 10:37 AM
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S8 Ceramic Brakes 2009
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7,691
Posted By
Dan
Very tempting (and well worth the money too at...
Very tempting (and well worth the money too at less then 25% of cost). As above, MUST RESIST
Forum:
Daily banter
7th August 2014, 02:27 PM
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24
Long distance machine
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9,358
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Dan
Stayed in Gryon, near Villars, but drove all over...
Stayed in Gryon, near Villars, but drove all over the place, including Diablarets, and then up to Glacier 3000. The weather could have been better as you can see!
Some piccies:-
...
Forum:
Daily banter
7th August 2014, 10:43 AM
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24
Long distance machine
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9,358
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Dan
Long distance machine
Well, I've recently returned from a holiday in Switzerland. Rather than facing the inevitable holiday time queues and delays with flying we decided to drive.
With the kids in the back happily...
Forum:
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
12th June 2014, 01:23 PM
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20
Best ever mpg?
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11,875
Posted By
Dan
Careful Marcin. This is a public forum. You were...
Careful Marcin. This is a public forum. You were clearly over exaggerating so you might want to edit that?
Forum:
Daily banter
11th June 2014, 02:10 PM
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9
Happy Again
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4,798
Posted By
Dan
awesome car - lovely! Enjoy +++
awesome car - lovely!
Enjoy +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
9th June 2014, 08:56 AM
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128
2014 Annual Meet Report - Scotland!
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48,491
Posted By
Dan
Looks like an awesome weekend. Gutted I could not...
Looks like an awesome weekend. Gutted I could not make it, but will look forward to attending next year.
Marcin, that's a great pic (the first one)
Forum:
Daily banter
6th June 2014, 12:56 PM
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Ages of 8 owners...
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24,428
Posted By
Dan
Such a suggestion would only be flattering if...
Such a suggestion would only be flattering if you'd had "intimate relations" with other forum members.
Is there anything we should know? :p
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
5th June 2014, 05:07 PM
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18
Palmers Wheel Discussion - Feedback Welcomed!
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5,702
Posted By
Dan
No 2 for me.
No 2 for me.
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D3 - Body and Exterior
2nd June 2014, 08:51 AM
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7
How to change from Audi D3 A8 to S8 mirrors
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7,506
Posted By
Dan
Good idea - I might try a wrap first. If it goes...
Good idea - I might try a wrap first. If it goes wrong it's just a few quid. +++
Forum:
Daily banter
2nd June 2014, 08:19 AM
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Ages of 8 owners...
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24,428
Posted By
Dan
We have to date a total of 1,345 years between 27...
We have to date a total of 1,345 years between 27 people, which according to my calculator tells me the average age is:-
49.81 years young.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
1st June 2014, 08:35 PM
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7
How to change from Audi D3 A8 to S8 mirrors
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7,506
Posted By
Dan
This is on my to do list. You seem to be able...
This is on my to do list.
You seem to be able to get replacement covers for £160 ish. Audi ones are 3x that price, which seems insane as they are just moulded plastic. I think (?) D2 ones were...
Forum:
Daily banter
31st May 2014, 09:34 AM
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40
ACCIDENT Help needed!!!
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13,530
Posted By
Dan
I think you'll find the problem is that the...
I think you'll find the problem is that the insurance industry are all scum sucking leeches who make it up as they go along, invent statistics plucked from thin air to justify their unsustainable...
Forum:
Daily banter
30th May 2014, 09:45 PM
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77
Ages of 8 owners...
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24,428
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Dan
Ages of 8 owners...
Another post recently got me thinking about this. I guess, generally, the 8 might be seen as a choice for the more mature end of the spectrum. I recall loving 8's when I first sat in one way back in,...
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D3 - Interior Trims
30th May 2014, 09:36 PM
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18
Dash Trim Colour
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7,469
Posted By
Dan
lol David - I think we all have wood trims don't...
lol David - I think we all have wood trims don't we, other than S8 carbon fibre models?
No ageism was intended. Merely a reflection of a view I held in my 20's and which has stuck, despite my now...
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D3 - Interior Trims
27th May 2014, 01:37 PM
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Dash Trim Colour
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Posted By
Dan
+++ Looks an excellent job. I've always...
+++
Looks an excellent job. I've always loathed acres of wood in a car (unless it's a Bentley). I seem to have a matt finish wood veneer in mine - not sure what the official colour is but it's...
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D2 - Everything else
25th May 2014, 04:49 PM
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60
Fuel consumption... what are you getting?
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Dan
I seem to get mid 30's quite easily cruising at...
I seem to get mid 30's quite easily cruising at 70-75 (4.2 fsi)
On a run my range is apparently over 600 miles. Will have a chance to test this as I'm driving to Switzerland in July.
Short...
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D3 - Lights
24th May 2014, 08:28 AM
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55
Incandescent to LED
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26,010
Posted By
Dan
I'm interested in this if your led man wants to...
I'm interested in this if your led man wants to offer a group buy.....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th May 2014, 08:23 AM
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2007 sport 3.0 tdi front end knock
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Posted By
Dan
No need to buy Audi oem parts either. Get the...
No need to buy Audi oem parts either.
Get the Meyle HD replacements. Cheaper, and better quality, and a 5 yr guarantee.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th May 2014, 08:15 PM
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33
Refurb Flat 5's
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10,449
Posted By
Dan
Just need some aluminium S8 mirror covers now to...
Just need some aluminium S8 mirror covers now to match the wheels.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th May 2014, 06:34 PM
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33
Refurb Flat 5's
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10,449
Posted By
Dan
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/M...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpseb7dbd71.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/demonell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpseb7dbd71.jpg.html)
...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th May 2014, 02:33 PM
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33
Refurb Flat 5's
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10,449
Posted By
Dan
Spacers? Noooooo, surely not. They can't be 20mm...
Spacers? Noooooo, surely not. They can't be 20mm spacers. The Mrs did ask me what they were but I had no idea. :ROFL:
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Daily banter
18th May 2014, 02:16 PM
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Bought myself a new car lift..
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13,298
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Dan
If I had one of those, the underside of my car...
If I had one of those, the underside of my car would be clean enough to eat your dinner off.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th May 2014, 02:12 PM
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33
Refurb Flat 5's
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10,449
Posted By
Dan
Finally got my back brakes fitted, so today I put...
Finally got my back brakes fitted, so today I put on my refurbed flat silver fat 5's.
Here are the new Zimmerman discs (thanks again Marcin for the help, they're ace)
...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th May 2014, 08:30 AM
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Which tyres wear faster?
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41,056
Posted By
Dan
Right then I'll stick the new ones on the rear...
Right then I'll stick the new ones on the rear later today I think.
Forum:
Daily banter
17th May 2014, 11:27 AM
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Bought myself a new car lift..
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13,298
Posted By
Dan
Simply awesome. Very jealous of that bit of kit!
Simply awesome. Very jealous of that bit of kit!
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
17th May 2014, 11:25 AM
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Which tyres wear faster?
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41,056
Posted By
Dan
Which tyres wear faster?
I'm about to fit my summer tyres with refurbed wheels. 2 are new, and 2 a couple of mm below new.
I'd assume fronts will wear faster on the quattro. Especially with my heavy 4.2 lump there. On my...
Forum:
Daily banter
16th May 2014, 08:10 AM
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Advice needed
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5,882
Posted By
Dan
Can't really offer any useful advice Marcin, but...
Can't really offer any useful advice Marcin, but I shall look forward to seeing the photos!
Forum:
Daily banter
8th May 2014, 08:14 AM
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parcels2go.com damaged a brand new RS6 wheel
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Posted By
Dan
I think they mean the supplying dealer from whom...
I think they mean the supplying dealer from whom you bought them. Did you take any photographs of the packaging (or have you retained it)?
I agree there is a potential argument that if they were...
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