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Green Goblin
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th April 2023, 09:21 AM
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Thinking of selling my 2002 S8 in Merlin Purple
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4,265
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Green Goblin
If I had a spare 8-10k I'd bite your hand off. I...
If I had a spare 8-10k I'd bite your hand off. I love that colour on it and especially now with the FE alloys. Only thing I'd get done afterwards would be to either change or wrap the wood trim with...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
7th March 2023, 09:13 AM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
Sold
*** Sold ***
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd February 2023, 06:24 AM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
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8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
This is now listed on eBay for £1500 however I'm...
This is now listed on eBay for £1500 however I'm open to sensible offers from A8parts forum members.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th September 2022, 12:51 PM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
Lowered to £1000 before it goes on Ebay
Lowered to £1000 before it goes on Ebay
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th July 2022, 12:04 PM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
Price now lowered to £1500
Price now lowered to £1500
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st April 2022, 10:38 PM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
…and those cheaper plates have totally random,...
…and those cheaper plates have totally random, meaningless letters. Not a remotely fair comparison. LOL is a common acronym and spellable words and acronyms are usually worth much more.
Bottom...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st April 2022, 09:31 AM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
Thanks :) Got a lot of positive comments...
Thanks :)
Got a lot of positive comments when I was out and about. Petrolheads especially knew it was the right plate on the right car and no silly spacing/screw heads needed.
Sadly the car is...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th March 2022, 11:57 AM
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14
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Views:
8,957
Posted By
Green Goblin
FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
Maybe the ultimate S8 plate?
‘S8 LOL’ on retention certificate so ready to go.
£2500
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D2 - Engine Bay
6th July 2021, 10:26 PM
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13
Car won't start, fuel pump?
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8,022
Posted By
Green Goblin
Confused now - so the F125 switch is causing all...
Confused now - so the F125 switch is causing all the lights to light up then? And preventing the car from starting? Or not? The lights only appeared now it’s not starting, never had them before. Or...
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D2 - Engine Bay
6th July 2021, 08:15 AM
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13
Car won't start, fuel pump?
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8,022
Posted By
Green Goblin
Amazing coincidence considering it’s your old car...
Amazing coincidence considering it’s your old car Goran (hope you’re well btw) - I have the exact same problem! Car turns over but refuses to start, however I have all the transmission lights lit up...
Forum:
Daily banter
29th December 2020, 09:31 AM
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131
WITW - Ricky's van attack
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62,218
Posted By
Green Goblin
Not much danger of anything catching fire from...
Not much danger of anything catching fire from welding work on a D2 - everything’s ususally soaked from water ingress. Who needs fire extinguishers when you’ve got Botang’s Hole :ROFL:
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D2 - Common Faults
12th December 2020, 10:05 AM
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29
Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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64,582
Posted By
Green Goblin
Where exactly are these? I just can’t see them...
Where exactly are these? I just can’t see them :Confused:
Do I have to remove anything to see them?
I just wanna grab them and pull them out!!
Incidentally, i have the car back and supposedly...
Forum:
D2 - Common Faults
8th December 2020, 07:41 PM
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Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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64,582
Posted By
Green Goblin
Fantastic response guys +++ TYVM Roughly how...
Fantastic response guys +++ TYVM
Roughly how long should each set of drains take to inspect/clean? Remember the car is going into a proper garage workshop with carlifts, airlines etc.
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D2 - Common Faults
8th December 2020, 09:06 AM
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29
Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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64,582
Posted By
Green Goblin
Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
Right then, car has just passed the MOT for another year which is all good, however I’ve got the car booked in for Friday because the passenger carpet was damp and there’s a damp smell in the car....
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D2 - Engine Bay
17th April 2020, 07:12 PM
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14
Smokey front offside?
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7,163
Posted By
Green Goblin
The 3 seashells would stop all that :D ...
The 3 seashells would stop all that :D
Anyway, will never tire of that movie. Absolutely love it.
Cocteau: "be well" Spartan: "Be f****d" :ROFL:
Don't make 'em like that anymore...
Just...
Forum:
Motormouth
4th April 2020, 09:03 AM
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5
Electric car sets world acceleration record
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16,448
Posted By
Green Goblin
Like Tom Paris says - we could go to warp but...
Like Tom Paris says - we could go to warp but without the inertial dampeners, we’d all be stains on the back wall 😂
Forum:
Daily banter
27th March 2020, 06:42 AM
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19
GDPR and Sale of Vehicles
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7,497
Posted By
Green Goblin
[/QUOTE] I lol’d
[/QUOTE]
I lol’d
Forum:
Daily banter
27th March 2020, 06:06 AM
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67
Coronavirus.....
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22,777
Posted By
Green Goblin
Good old Lidl in my case :D 4 tins for a quid and...
Good old Lidl in my case :D 4 tins for a quid and just as nice.
Great (and cheap) way to get vital nutrients in yer system...
Lol @ Mark :o:o
Talking of social distancing, dunno ‘bout you...
Forum:
Daily banter
26th March 2020, 01:35 PM
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67
Coronavirus.....
Views:
22,777
Posted By
Green Goblin
Don’t forget selenium (Brazil nuts, tuna, eggs)...
Don’t forget selenium (Brazil nuts, tuna, eggs) and zinc (meat, milk, cheese, eggs). Baked beans contain both as well. And don’t forget phytonutrients!! All will be beneficial to immune response +++...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
12th August 2019, 07:14 AM
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16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
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10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
+++
+++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
10th August 2019, 11:05 PM
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16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
No longer for sale
Sorry to disappoint guys and gals but my situation has stabilised and I’m keeping the old girl. Gonna get those niggly jobs done and enjoy her for as long as I can.
The day may come when I get...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd July 2019, 09:37 AM
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16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
I’d probably be one of those that would buy it...
I’d probably be one of those that would buy it back! It has happened before on the show.
TBH, paying someone like Ant the equivalent of about 2 grand to do all those jobs, plus whatever else he...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th July 2019, 03:08 PM
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16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
Not a bad idea! They are just the kind of jobs...
Not a bad idea! They are just the kind of jobs Ant would relish tackling. I know they did a Ur-Quattro and a TT - an S8 would be absolutely perfect for the show. Mostly cosmetic issues plus a few...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th July 2019, 08:53 AM
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16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
Price drop
Reduced to £2250 before I start advertising in the usual places. Plate still included with the car.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th July 2019, 04:50 PM
Replies:
16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
Price drop
Price drop to £2500
Forum:
Daily banter
7th July 2019, 11:06 AM
Replies:
5
What ever next ??? abandon all hope
Views:
3,412
Posted By
Green Goblin
What actually does the measuring anyway? Is it a...
What actually does the measuring anyway? Is it a special mic, or piezo crystals or is it done by measuring the pressure? How is it actually measured? And more specifically, how do they measure in a...
Forum:
Daily banter
7th July 2019, 06:14 AM
Replies:
5
What ever next ??? abandon all hope
Views:
3,412
Posted By
Green Goblin
I'd be fecked... My exhaust would probably...
I'd be fecked...
My exhaust would probably destroy the microphone inside it (or whatever means they use to record the noise).
How the hell would they police that? I mean what if someone with a...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
4th July 2019, 03:22 AM
Replies:
16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
Hi mate - not offended at all. I'll gladly take...
Hi mate - not offended at all. I'll gladly take all comments on board. In all honesty I struggled with the pricing of the car. Took me ages to write the post and it took me nearly as long again to...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd July 2019, 09:47 AM
Replies:
16
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Views:
10,924
Posted By
Green Goblin
FOR SALE: Audi S8 D2 2001 Facelift (includes AWESOME private plate)
Due to a change in personal circumstances, I am very reluctantly selling my beloved D2 S8. The car is well known on here and so has excellent forum provenance. It makes a fantastic sound with the...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th June 2019, 03:37 PM
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40
Anyone selling anything interesting ??...
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22,837
Posted By
Green Goblin
I’m selling my 2001 D2 S8. It’s Goran’s old car....
I’m selling my 2001 D2 S8. It’s Goran’s old car. Full Hayward & Scott exhaust, HJS 100 cell cats, fresh MOT. I’m gonna be putting up a proper post for it shortly. And...it’s got an awesome number...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th June 2019, 07:14 AM
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12
My new driving gloves
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5,983
Posted By
Green Goblin
:D
:D
Forum:
Motormouth
10th June 2019, 05:53 PM
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11
Well well well. EML & MOT failure rules
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24,258
Posted By
Green Goblin
I’d say loud enough. Wouldn’t want it any louder....
I’d say loud enough. Wouldn’t want it any louder. A very slight raspy nature when cooler (as in cold start - not cooler temperature outside) but if driving harder and generating more heat, it gets...
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Motormouth
10th June 2019, 07:35 AM
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11
Well well well. EML & MOT failure rules
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24,258
Posted By
Green Goblin
Turns out the CV boot was split. £89 (all in)...
Turns out the CV boot was split. £89 (all in) later, the old girl has a new CV boot fitted and a fresh ticket for another year. The EML itself doesn't bother me because i know the emissions are spot...
Forum:
Motormouth
6th June 2019, 06:25 AM
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11
Well well well. EML & MOT failure rules
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24,258
Posted By
Green Goblin
Gonna try this approach next. I keep reading...
Gonna try this approach next. I keep reading about using spacers for the sensors. A reputable exhaust place should be able to do this.
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
6th June 2019, 06:20 AM
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17
I was a bit short of cash...
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23,426
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Green Goblin
I was a bit short of cash...
...and had fitted some winter tyres at the rear. And they were part-worms.:tuttut:
Before I’m burned at the stake, at the time I was totally brassic and had to get something quickly and kinda...
Forum:
Motormouth
6th June 2019, 05:47 AM
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11
Well well well. EML & MOT failure rules
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24,258
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Green Goblin
Well well well. EML & MOT failure rules
I’ve learned something. Something big...
But first, a massive thank you to Delboy for clearing my codes and resetting my EML! Top bloke and you have a seriously gorgeous D3 S8 buddy! I wasn’t...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th May 2019, 08:32 AM
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17
We are Being Forced out of our Diesel cars
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7,709
Posted By
Green Goblin
Seems Audi are still pushing diesel... ...
Seems Audi are still pushing diesel...
https://www.evo.co.uk/audi/s6/22682/2019-audi-s6-avant-tdi-review-audi-broadens-the-s6s-appeal-with-new-tdi-engine
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D2 - Engine Bay
21st May 2019, 06:45 AM
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32
Low Coolant warning today!
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15,140
Posted By
Green Goblin
Honestly, using chewing gum.. :p:p:p
Honestly, using chewing gum..
:p:p:p
Forum:
Daily banter
18th May 2019, 07:05 PM
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11
D2 S8 raced on Carwow YT Channel
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4,622
Posted By
Green Goblin
Suppose the combination of lighter car, MUCH...
Suppose the combination of lighter car, MUCH faster gear changes and turbocharger all add up to conspire against the poor old girl :(
That S3 apparently sports just the one single modification of...
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Daily banter
18th May 2019, 05:51 PM
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11
D2 S8 raced on Carwow YT Channel
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4,622
Posted By
Green Goblin
D2 S8 raced on Carwow YT Channel
Oh dear.... :-(
The D2 seemed a bit slow to me...?
And how do we know that S3 wasn’t tuned?
I’m not convinced.
And Matt W’s mistake with the D2’s figures as well (why do they ALWAYS quote...
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd April 2019, 02:55 PM
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14
New S6 and S7 will be diesel
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6,360
Posted By
Green Goblin
Dear me... Not sure if I’m alone on this but...
Dear me...
Not sure if I’m alone on this but we used to find those discarded wooden ice-lolly sticks on the floor and wedge them in such a way as to brush against the spokes on our bicycles (mine...
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Daily banter
18th November 2018, 06:16 PM
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5
How it's made supercars Audi S8 now on quest
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3,287
Posted By
Green Goblin
Cheers, just watched it on Quest+1 +++
Cheers, just watched it on Quest+1 +++
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th November 2018, 09:36 AM
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79
Brake Block
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76,721
Posted By
Green Goblin
+1 Given the choice between a ruddy great...
+1
Given the choice between a ruddy great hole (and ruinously high cost of replacement) or a 3D-printed grille with a rough ‘n’ ready finish, I’ll take the printed grille every time! Besides, to...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
5th November 2018, 09:07 AM
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4
Lights on electric window switches
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4,136
Posted By
Green Goblin
lol. Indeed.
lol.
Indeed.
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
3rd November 2018, 07:41 AM
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70
Ventilation fan has stopped
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50,484
Posted By
Green Goblin
I’ve just bought a fan from a8parts. I went ahead...
I’ve just bought a fan from a8parts. I went ahead and ordered the fan ‘blind’ as it was pretty obvious it was that. In the recent hot weather the fan was ticking quite loudly and got louder and...
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd November 2018, 02:41 AM
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31
Trickle chargers - advice please
Views:
12,552
Posted By
Green Goblin
CTEK MXS 7.0 here. Wouldn’t be without it. ...
CTEK MXS 7.0 here. Wouldn’t be without it.
Yes, the MXS 5.0 is sufficient but just having that extra bit of juice for our bigger batteries is handy when needed. Plus I prefer the lights/layout of...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
21st October 2018, 08:59 AM
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18
Rolling Road interested to know
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27,938
Posted By
Green Goblin
Hi mate, long time no speak!! Just wondering, was...
Hi mate, long time no speak!! Just wondering, was this figure for the current manual car you have or the one you sold me?
Car is still running great btw. Engine still feels very strong, gearbox...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
21st October 2018, 08:43 AM
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37
2001 S8 gearbox limp mode only on cold start
Views:
53,136
Posted By
Green Goblin
Just reading this, I had the same thing with a...
Just reading this, I had the same thing with a low battery. When I was using my work car, the S8 sat for a couple of weeks. The battery on the S8 went pretty low - just on the cusp of being able to...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
30th August 2018, 08:21 AM
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3
FOR SALE - S8 Private Number Plate
Views:
3,244
Posted By
Green Goblin
*** sold ***
*** sold ***
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
30th August 2018, 06:59 AM
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3
FOR SALE - S8 Private Number Plate
Views:
3,244
Posted By
Green Goblin
‘S8 VGC’ for sale
***Reduced to £300***
Couple of quick ‘n’ dirty Audi images with the plate on:
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