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D2 - Interior Electrics
Today, 10:41 PM
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Central locking weirdness - explanation?
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HPsauce
Well VCDS said "00955 - Key 1 09-00 - Adaptation...
Well VCDS said "00955 - Key 1 09-00 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed"
I have no idea how or why, or what the limit actually is. The key just sits unused in a small cup, I don't carry it in my pocket...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
Today, 02:14 PM
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Central locking weirdness - explanation?
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HPsauce
Central locking weirdness - explanation?
I've noticed a few times in recent days that my remote doesn't work to unlock the car or open the boot. After a short while and a few prods it usually starts working and is then fine. :Confused:
...
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Owners Meets
25th October 2024, 09:57 AM
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2025 Annual Meet
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HPsauce
Which given 1st June is a Sunday would likely be...
Which given 1st June is a Sunday would likely be 7th/8th I guess?
Unfortunately, like Donp38 "We have some family health issues" so are limited in availability/commitment at present. :-(
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D2 - Body and Exterior
23rd October 2024, 05:44 PM
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Fixing the B pillar gloss black trim
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HPsauce
Fixing the B pillar gloss black trim
My passenger side trim is flaking and annoying me. See picture.
In reality it doesn't look quite that bad as I chose the angle to get a good contrast!
Reading up it seems that replacing it...
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
18th October 2024, 08:16 PM
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Wanted - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35ZR20
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969
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HPsauce
Thanks Ainars, missed that one. Not sure about:...
Thanks Ainars, missed that one. Not sure about: NO PUNGCHERE!!!!!!!!!!
To be honest, having bought two 20" wheels (for about the same price as fixing my broken diamond cut one!) I'm tempted to get...
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
18th October 2024, 04:44 PM
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Wanted - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35ZR20
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969
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HPsauce
Well my researches seem to lead to the conclusion...
Well my researches seem to lead to the conclusion that to get diamond cut you need to buy from Germany at German prices and be prepared to pay a lot to get them into the UK.
However I found a...
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Daily banter
15th October 2024, 04:41 PM
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Recovery
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HPsauce
Used Autoaid last week
It's cropped up in a few threads, but this is the most recently active.
I finally needed AutoAid last week when I had a bad puncture. They were fine except I was in an area with really poor phone...
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
13th October 2024, 12:18 PM
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Wanted - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35ZR20
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969
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HPsauce
Wanted - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35ZR20
I'm after a 20" Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (the dual compound tyre) size 255/35ZR20 with decent tread.
As this will probably end up on the spare I could (as I have before) tolerate a standard PS4.
...
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Daily banter
11th October 2024, 10:29 AM
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Northern Lights last Night
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HPsauce
Northern Lights last Night
No doubt lots of you "Up Norf" will see these regularly, but down here in Buckinghamshire it's definitely a first!
Attached photo was taken in my daughters back garden just a couple of miles away,...
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Owners Meets
11th October 2024, 10:24 AM
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2025 Annual Meet
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2,437
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HPsauce
Whatever happens, SWMBO and I very much look...
Whatever happens, SWMBO and I very much look forward to these meets and are happy to help as far as we can. Hopefully something will happen next June or thereabouts.
Realistically due to our...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th October 2024, 10:07 AM
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OBD port stopped working, I think....
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HPsauce
However I do plug my "battery maintainer" solar...
However I do plug my "battery maintainer" solar panel in there too, so it almost certainly has to be something to do with that. I must have shorted something out somehow, though given the design of...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
6th October 2024, 01:46 PM
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OBD port stopped working, I think....
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HPsauce
Correct. +++ So how could this happen? ...
Correct. +++
So how could this happen?
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30424&stc=1&d=1728218799
PS Weird thing I found about the fuses/spares.
The spare 10A fuse in...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
5th October 2024, 06:35 PM
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OBD port stopped working, I think....
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HPsauce
Thanks Sean I'll check the fuse first. +++ I...
Thanks Sean I'll check the fuse first. +++ I reseated it several times.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
4th October 2024, 04:52 PM
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OBD port stopped working, I think....
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HPsauce
OBD port stopped working, I think....
It's a while since I did a VCDS scan and my S8 has also been on SORN for a few weeks.
While unused I plug a (sizeable, motorhome model) solar panel into the OBD port to give a minimal trickle charge...
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Daily banter
23rd September 2024, 07:44 PM
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German Day - Brooklands - Sunday 29th Sept 2024
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608
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HPsauce
An alternative that I'm looking at is The German...
An alternative that I'm looking at is The German Car Festival Goodwood 2024
05 October 2024 https://events.fastcar.co.uk/german-car-festival/
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Daily banter
23rd September 2024, 06:46 PM
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German Day - Brooklands - Sunday 29th Sept 2024
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HPsauce
Sorry, can't make it, I did look at going but...
Sorry, can't make it, I did look at going but just too much else on. Plus the S8 is currently on SORN, though will probably be taxed again for October.
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
19th September 2024, 10:13 AM
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19" R8 spyder wheels???
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1,612
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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...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
17th September 2024, 10:18 AM
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Symphony stuck on PHONE
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1,516
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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...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th August 2024, 10:50 AM
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My Weird Engine Squeak is Back
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9,207
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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
12th August 2024, 10:52 AM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,980
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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2024, 04:02 PM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,980
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?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 10:12 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,980
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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th August 2024, 10:23 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,980
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, 01:12 PM
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Various Electrical Gremlins
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14,717
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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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd August 2024, 01:58 PM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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2,816
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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.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd August 2024, 11:24 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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2,816
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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, 03:17 PM
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39
Various Electrical Gremlins
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14,717
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...
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D2 - Everything else
31st July 2024, 09:42 PM
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Serendipity from New Scientist 27 July 2024
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818
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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...
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D4 - Body and Exterior
30th July 2024, 09:09 AM
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Ea\se of fitting badge on front grille
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17,973
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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?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
19th July 2024, 09:53 AM
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Solar sunroof randomness - any explanation?
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3,946
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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...
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Owners Meets
13th July 2024, 10:09 PM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,556
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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...
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Owners Meets
10th July 2024, 10:47 PM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,556
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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...
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Owners Meets
18th June 2024, 10:08 AM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
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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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th June 2024, 10:59 PM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,287
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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, 08:50 AM
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Using the SIM card slot UK
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6,058
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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...
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 09:47 AM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
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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...
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Owners Meets
5th June 2024, 02:15 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
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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...
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D2 - Lights
4th June 2024, 11:38 AM
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Quick clean of headlight front surface
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32,697
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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...
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D2 - Lights
3rd June 2024, 09:22 PM
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Cleaning the headlights
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6,675
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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)...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
31st May 2024, 06:18 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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22,314
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HPsauce
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets...
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets recycled quite quickly! :ROFL:
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D2 - Interior Electrics
31st May 2024, 04:37 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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22,314
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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th May 2024, 05:57 PM
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5
For Sale: 02 S8 Final Edition
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8,921
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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...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
30th May 2024, 01:56 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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22,314
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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...
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Owners Meets
30th May 2024, 01:44 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
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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
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Daily banter
30th May 2024, 08:17 AM
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D2s in London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from September 2020
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30,677
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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...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 05:02 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,914
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.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th May 2024, 09:34 AM
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Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,914
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?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
22nd May 2024, 02:07 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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22,314
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...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
21st May 2024, 02:55 PM
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18
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
Views:
22,314
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...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
17th May 2024, 04:05 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
Views:
22,314
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...
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