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Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres Yesterday, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By HPsauce
Remember the wider wheels will need lower profile...

Remember the wider wheels will need lower profile tyres to get the same rolling radius/circumference. So you'll need two pairs of different width and percentage height, ideally the same make and...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th September 2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 168
Posted By HPsauce
Hello Cole and welcome, lovely looking S8. +++ ...

Hello Cole and welcome, lovely looking S8. +++

Most people here are in UK (some in Europe) where the RNS navigation system was very common and popular, so experts on the Symphony system are few...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th August 2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,457
Posted By HPsauce
And the result was what? Almost certainly...

And the result was what?

Almost certainly not relevant but the weird untraceable squeak from my engine bay turned out to be the alternator; identified and fixed by MJ. :cool:

Also, watching...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,287
Posted By HPsauce
Ski hatch is only soft aluminium tabs, I cut mine...

Ski hatch is only soft aluminium tabs, I cut mine very quickly with a small oscillating blade cutter.

Do you mean the boot doesn't open pressing in the button on the boot lid? Probably something...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th August 2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,287
Posted By HPsauce
Not sure how many others on here are around the...

Not sure how many others on here are around the Western side of the M25 (I'm in South Bucks about 30 miles North of you) but maybe we can arrange a summer mini-meet to look over your new acquisition?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,287
Posted By HPsauce
"The cat"? There are two.... Mine was rattling...

"The cat"? There are two....
Mine was rattling on one side when I bought car (replacement priced in) but it sailed through an MOT when properly warmed up.
When I did get the failed cat replaced I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th August 2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,287
Posted By HPsauce
Did the seller explain why the RNS is asking for...

Did the seller explain why the RNS is asking for a code in the photos?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th August 2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,969
Posted By HPsauce
There's always a market for genuine VCDS...

There's always a market for genuine VCDS (especially unlimited-VIN) so if you buy one then no longer need it, just sell it on. You won't lose much and will have made use of it.

If it's a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd August 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,750
Posted By HPsauce
Of course, that's why you have the aerial NSR -...

Of course, that's why you have the aerial NSR - it's for the phone! :o
All the other aerials are incorporated into the rear screen IIRC.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd August 2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,750
Posted By HPsauce
Showing my ignorance here.... What's the small...

Showing my ignorance here.... What's the small square grey panel for in the storage tray between the front seats? (to the rear of the drinks holder) :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd August 2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,969
Posted By HPsauce
I was thinking about something along those,...

I was thinking about something along those, including the F125 switch, but in most cases problems mean the relevant relay is "dead" so you don't get cranking.
I'm another one that agrees VCDS is a...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st July 2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 667
Posted By HPsauce
Serendipity from New Scientist 27 July 2024

So, leafing through last weeks issue there was a double page spread, mainly photos, published (maybe promoted by) The Eden Project.,
It was referencing a book they launched "102 Things to Do with a...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 30th July 2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,965
Posted By HPsauce
That looks like it's designed to just clip in. Is...

That looks like it's designed to just clip in. Is the single shorter protrusion some sort of release latch?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th July 2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,547
Posted By HPsauce
Solar sunroof randomness - any explanation?

My ventilation fan seems to be completely random as to whether it fires up from the solar sunroof.
Some days it will be annoyingly silent in blazing sunshine (though today it's working) and others...
Forum: Owners Meets 13th July 2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,110
Posted By HPsauce
Enjoy and post some photos. +++ Sadly won't be...

Enjoy and post some photos. +++ Sadly won't be there, lunch/afternoon family BBQ has been arranged at short notice by my daughter! :tuttut:

As a bonus I'll definitely not be sober when the...
Forum: Owners Meets 10th July 2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,110
Posted By HPsauce
Or not..... I think the weather intervened!...

Or not..... I think the weather intervened! :tuttut:
It's this coming Sunday, 14th July, anyone going? I can make it for once.... :ROFL:
£18 seems a bit steep, but that's trivial compared to the...
Forum: Owners Meets 18th June 2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,614
Posted By HPsauce
An excellent weekend, many thanks to all the...

An excellent weekend, many thanks to all the organisers and to Sean for the imaging.
Also, not a D3 in sight - what does that tell us? (Not even a V10 S8 :eek: )

PS I had a standard online...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,913
Posted By HPsauce
Excellent, where's it gone, will we see it on...

Excellent, where's it gone, will we see it on another forum? :cool:
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 11th June 2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,396
Posted By HPsauce
It depends on your network! According to OFCOM...

It depends on your network! According to OFCOM (who ought to know):
Vodafone completed its switch-off in early 2024.
EE completed its switch-off in early 2024.
Three expects to switch-off by the...
Forum: Owners Meets 6th June 2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
Posted By HPsauce
A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat...

A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat meets your approval. :D
As for hotel payment I wonder if it's because I'm registered with the hotel chain (Best Western) rewards scheme and they...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th June 2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
Posted By HPsauce
I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked...

I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked the hotel didn't ask me for any credit card details which somewhat surprised me, not sure if everyone else was the same? I recall the original...
Forum: D2 - Lights 4th June 2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 30,100
Posted By HPsauce
The answer to that is no, it just made the...

The answer to that is no, it just made the surface a bit cloudy but didn't remove any more film.
A further round of Brasso/Silvo got it back to "reasonable" again.

I suspect to really get it...
Forum: D2 - Lights 3rd June 2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,542
Posted By HPsauce
Reading this prompted me to do what I promised...

Reading this prompted me to do what I promised last October (here: https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17118 ) and go back to improve mine.
A few more minutes work on the errant (nearside)...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st May 2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets...

It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets recycled quite quickly! :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st May 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some!...

There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some! Though I have no recollection of how/when I got it. :Confused:

Anyone know exactly what this is, I found it today while looking for something...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th May 2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,769
Posted By HPsauce
If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then...

If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then the 20s should go with it if the buyer intends to get the car running.
If not, I'm interested in the 20s, assuming they are genuine FE 8.5J ones, not...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th May 2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Well you win some and you lose some and this one...

Well you win some and you lose some and this one was a WIN! +++
Arrived just now. Looked rather tired and dusty when I opened the package and had the wrong retaining bolt/nut (for an 8) which I...
Forum: Owners Meets 30th May 2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
Posted By HPsauce
ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel......

ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel... :eek: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GAXKvkkMUXmVNR5s7

https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30263&stc=1&d=1717073176
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,941
Posted By HPsauce
As noted on that web page you can also request a...

As noted on that web page you can also request a Statement of Compliance or a Date of Manufacture letter. I asked for both and have just been told they are being sent to me by snail mail. Given the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,804
Posted By HPsauce
Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and...

Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and what extraordinary effort was required. :angry2:
Looking forward to seeing you a week Friday.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th May 2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,804
Posted By HPsauce
Can you take the risk and book one over here...

Can you take the risk and book one over here around the meet weekend?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd May 2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
That's nothing like as rotted as the one I...

That's nothing like as rotted as the one I received - lots of the smaller components had just disappeared, corroded away!

Meanwhile I've put back the original 8L0 951 605, with good batteries, to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st May 2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Well it didn't work at all - No Communication...

Well it didn't work at all - No Communication according to VCDS.
To be fair, the seller refunded immediately, didn't ask for it to be returned (extra pointless cost I guess).
So I cut it open to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th May 2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605...

Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605 I found on eBay (commercial breaker, not our sponsor!) and made a cheeky offer that was accepted on the basis that it will work but the batteries...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 16th May 2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 62,441
Posted By HPsauce
It could possibly be something stopping them...

It could possibly be something stopping them being mounted straight on your hubs, but that doesn't affect them if fixed to and tested on a balancing machine?
Forum: Motormouth 15th May 2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,567
Posted By HPsauce
Job done this afternoon. Obviously had to go...

Job done this afternoon.
Obviously had to go for a drive to check it all felt good in both gentle and "more testing" dynamic conditions. :ROFL:

Currently I have the cheap Chinese fake centre caps...
Forum: Daily banter 14th May 2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,941
Posted By HPsauce
Information here, though it's currently down!...

Information here, though it's currently down! https://www.audi.co.uk/uk/web/en/assistance/imports-and-exports.html
Edit: temporary, Ok now!
I just gave them all the required details in an email...
Forum: Owners Meets 14th May 2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,551
Posted By HPsauce
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: D2 - Interior Electrics 14th May 2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Well all that I've proved is that I have two...

Well all that I've proved is that I have two faulty alarm sirens with different electrical problems! :ROFL:
I've tried both units, with and without batteries and with both speakers in turn.

The...
Forum: Daily banter 14th May 2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,941
Posted By HPsauce
Ancient thread resurrection. :ROFL: My S8,...

Ancient thread resurrection. :ROFL:
My S8, after initially not showing as exempt has been recorded as ULEZ compatible for a long while. :cool:
But, prompted by a discussion in another forum, I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 13th May 2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,947
Posted By HPsauce
Realistically the only place you're likely to...

Realistically the only place you're likely to find one is Audi Tradition where they are well over £300 plus shipping. :eek:
See:...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 13th May 2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
And to prove that I dug out my original...

And to prove that I dug out my original factory-fit alarm, the old cube style. I cut that open years ago but couldn't (then) fit replacement batteries easily, even though they aren't soldered, just...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 13th May 2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Oh well, I fitted a pair of replacement batteries...

Oh well, I fitted a pair of replacement batteries and all looked good, reinstalled the alarm and it was making suitable satisfying chirps.
But a few minutes later the alarm went off, just like...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th May 2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Interesting to note that, now I have the old...

Interesting to note that, now I have the old batteries off I can see that the PCB is designed for more than the original pair of 3.6v units.
There are 2 pairs of holes (unused) for apparently...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 9th May 2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Except insurance companies! :mad: Any excuse to...

Except insurance companies! :mad: Any excuse to limit or refuse a claim, so I'm going to see what I can do!

I've taken the old batteries out by gently prising the mounting pins away from their...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th May 2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Been in there a few times so I know what I can...

Been in there a few times so I know what I can get away with. :ROFL:
Remove top trim strip around boot lid ( 2 clips with central plugs). Remove side panel cover over non-existent TV and CD (that's...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th May 2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Opened it up, batteries not good but PCB looks...

Opened it up, batteries not good but PCB looks like it's probably OK.
Batteries are of a geometry that's NLA, though you could probably bodge a pair of 3-cell Varta ones to fit by making your own...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th May 2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Gave up in the end, took the dam thing out, all...

Gave up in the end, took the dam thing out, all done in under half an hour.
Most difficult step was actually taking the connector off, it's not at all obvious how and the lead is extremely short....
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th May 2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By HPsauce
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed

Just noticed this starting today, the alarm goes off for a short time, maybe 30 seconds then stops. A bit later it goes off again!
A VCDS scan doesn't show much exciting EXCEPT low internal voltage...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th May 2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,178
Posted By HPsauce
I know it's 18 months later, but I was there...

I know it's 18 months later, but I was there today, with my S8 on show on the circuit! +++
(Sorry no pictures, but you know what it looks like after a good clean :ROFL: )
It was the 100th Breakfast...
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