A8 Parts Forum
>
Search Forums
Search Results
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Register
FAQ
Members List
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
Showing results 1 to 50 of 70
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
frankow
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
20th June 2012, 08:27 PM
Replies:
14
New wheel fitting tool...
Views:
9,888
Posted By
frankow
That's why it's Mercedes :ROFL:
That's why it's Mercedes :ROFL:
Forum:
A6/S6/RS6 C5
20th June 2012, 08:13 PM
Replies:
15
Just been on the dyno, and made...
Views:
31,421
Posted By
frankow
Hi Amar, Nice figures and a lovely looking...
Hi Amar,
Nice figures and a lovely looking car. You have had it a while now, must be time for a change :D
Just a quick word about Momentum, it contains quite a high proportion of biofuel...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
11th April 2012, 05:59 PM
Replies:
0
Facelift S8 Grille
Views:
1,899
Posted By
frankow
Facelift S8 Grille
A few tiny paint nicks but visually pretty good.
£25 - prefer collection but will post at cost (suspect it will be £10-£15)
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/imcj23
Forum:
D2 - Lights
31st March 2012, 09:44 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
Just remember that HID's are not great as a flash...
Just remember that HID's are not great as a flash lamp, they take a few seconds to warm up and emit at full capacity, hence the reason for halogens being used as OEM hi beam.
+++
Forum:
D2 - Lights
30th March 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
HI, I sold the car earlier in Feb:( I...
HI,
I sold the car earlier in Feb:(
I had thought of changing the high beam/ flash but was not really sure how the LED H7 bulbs available would hold up when main beam was required.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
17th February 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies:
1
Brand new Gruvenparts S8 Intake Manifold Linkage Arms
Views:
2,636
Posted By
frankow
Brand new Gruvenparts S8 Intake Manifold Linkage Arms
Pair of 1" arms for S8, brand new not even opened.
£50 delivered anywhere within Mainland UK (avoid the VAT and import duty).
PM me if interested.
...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th February 2012, 06:39 PM
Replies:
9
GruvenParts
Views:
4,010
Posted By
frankow
I have a set of Gruvenparts S8 1" arms available...
I have a set of Gruvenparts S8 1" arms available if anyone is interested, see For Sale section.
Brand new, not even opened.
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/gpa4yq
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
13th February 2012, 03:51 PM
Replies:
2
25mm H+R Track+ Hubcentric wheel spacers
Views:
2,271
Posted By
frankow
No rubbing, no stone chips, no issues at all. ...
No rubbing, no stone chips, no issues at all.
Had them on the car since this post but now I'm afraid the car has gone:(
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2050&page=5
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
12th February 2012, 06:13 PM
Replies:
3
Twin Aux phono input leads for Analogue TV Tuner
Views:
3,156
Posted By
frankow
PM sent, cheers
PM sent, cheers
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
12th February 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies:
2
25mm H+R Track+ Hubcentric wheel spacers
Views:
2,271
Posted By
frankow
25mm H+R Track+ Hubcentric wheel spacers
The best wheel spacers for the D2, lightweight magnesium alloy with hubcentric lip.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2227&stc=1&d=1313029041
Fills out the arches...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
12th February 2012, 05:42 PM
Replies:
3
Twin Aux phono input leads for Analogue TV Tuner
Views:
3,156
Posted By
frankow
Twin Aux phono input leads for Analogue TV Tuner
I have for sale an unused cable to enable two additional inputs to your RNS-D through the Audi TV Tuner. Really easy fit, 5 min max.
http://images.a8parts.co.uk/parts/831.JPG
See thread here:...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
6th February 2012, 01:15 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
Yellow will look nice!!+++ It's suprising...
Yellow will look nice!!+++
It's suprising how big they are, you don't tend to notice thwm much when they are black but they are pretty big beasties!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
6th February 2012, 11:46 AM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
As Amar states the calipers on the Facelift are...
As Amar states the calipers on the Facelift are Brembo's, just they are boring black as standard (as in the first pics, before I had them powdercoated)
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
6th February 2012, 11:44 AM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
Hi, Had them powder coated locally, after...
Hi,
Had them powder coated locally, after cleaning it yesterday I must admit it looks damn good.
It's simply down to the price of fuel!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
5th February 2012, 04:50 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
25mm H+R Hubcentric spacers, they look really...
25mm H+R Hubcentric spacers, they look really good, much more meaty!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
5th February 2012, 03:52 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
Not got many to hand: 2003 C5 ...
Not got many to hand:
2003 C5
[IMG]https://files.me.com/waynebailey/bi73q3
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/uq51rl
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/zaeqhl
1969 Stingray Roadster
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
5th February 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just...
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just braved the weather and cleaned her, here's some pics from today.
Interior needs a good clean but the cold got the better of me!
...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
3rd February 2012, 06:26 AM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
Thanks guys. It really is one of the nicest...
Thanks guys.
It really is one of the nicest S8's out there and I still love the car.
Problem is I also have 3 thirsty Vettes to look after. The S8 is my daily driver and I really need to reduce...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
2nd February 2012, 08:51 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
Just the one before cleaning, I'll try and get...
Just the one before cleaning, I'll try and get some interior shots at the weekend,
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/ceoo1o
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
2nd February 2012, 08:31 PM
Replies:
25
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
Views:
8,124
Posted By
frankow
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is with much regret that I must sell my S8.
I purchased the car 20 months ago and it was by far the best S8 I have seen.
The car had done 57K miles, had...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th December 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies:
22
DVB-T reciever question?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
frankow
Not sure, just copied the pic from Ian's write...
Not sure, just copied the pic from Ian's write up, may have been when Ian was with A8Parts?
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th December 2011, 05:55 PM
Replies:
22
DVB-T reciever question?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
frankow
Thanks, will have a look at the weekend when I...
Thanks, will have a look at the weekend when I stand a chance of seeing sunlight.
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th December 2011, 05:46 PM
Replies:
22
DVB-T reciever question?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
frankow
Ian's post from a while back shows the part...
Ian's post from a while back shows the part needed to add aux inputs to the 'B' (later) tuner, this is what I did.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=112
...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th December 2011, 04:03 PM
Replies:
22
DVB-T reciever question?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
frankow
It's a eonon V0012 from ebay, got it for £76...
It's a eonon V0012 from ebay, got it for £76 delivered so figured it was worth a go.
Only recieved it today, so connected the audio/video up to one of the extra sets of phono inputs I have on my...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th December 2011, 03:07 PM
Replies:
22
DVB-T reciever question?
Views:
9,169
Posted By
frankow
DVB-T reciever question?
Hi,
Just purchased a cheap DVB-T reciever as I miss TV now the anaolgue reciever is no use.
Powered it up and all appears good so wondering what's the best route to get wires from the boot...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
24th October 2011, 07:23 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
My mis-read! They are a little fiddly on the...
My mis-read!
They are a little fiddly on the Bixenons as the socket is so deep, not good for my sausage fingers!:D
Forum:
D2 - Lights
24th October 2011, 07:03 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
I'm talking about side lights here, not looked at...
I'm talking about side lights here, not looked at what is involved to replace a HID bulb but I wouldn't think it should be too bad?
Forum:
D2 - Lights
24th October 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
A few pics, not great quality as their from an...
A few pics, not great quality as their from an iphone and the car is parked too close to a wall but I couldn't be bothered to move it tonight.
OH, A WORD OF WARNING - the bulbs are quite small and...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
24th October 2011, 06:33 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
I had the same ones, like a small PCB with an LED...
I had the same ones, like a small PCB with an LED on each side, but one failed after only a few months of use.
The one in my last link are much brighter and whiter, with the LED's being radial the...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
22nd October 2011, 02:41 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
I had one of mine die the other day, looked at...
I had one of mine die the other day, looked at getting a replcement set as per my link above and couldn't find them.
Did some searching on ebay and found these:
...
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
11th August 2011, 04:09 PM
Replies:
21
H & R trak + wheel spacers
Views:
9,697
Posted By
frankow
Hi Rich, I purchased mine from here, great...
Hi Rich,
I purchased mine from here, great price and a great service, H+R Trak plus Hubcentric.
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-manranges.asp?code=34
They are listed as widening track...
Forum:
Owners Meets
5th June 2011, 10:00 PM
Replies:
40
2011 Annual Meet report
Views:
19,325
Posted By
frankow
Looks like you all had a great time, pics are...
Looks like you all had a great time, pics are superb.
I planned on making it down today but we all know what happens when you make plans!:(
Look forward to the next meet.
Wayne
Forum:
Daily banter
25th May 2011, 09:33 PM
Replies:
8
I know what I am doing on my long weekend
Views:
3,725
Posted By
frankow
Had this issue in my passenger side and it turned...
Had this issue in my passenger side and it turned out to be my sunroof drain which had become detatched, not the usual air con drains.
Good Luck.
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th May 2011, 11:19 PM
Replies:
7
DTD only, or all of them?
Views:
4,275
Posted By
frankow
To be honest I have been involved with Corvettes...
To be honest I have been involved with Corvettes for over 11 years and the C5 with the Tremec T56 seems to suffer very little issues.
I have had mine serviced once in 71K miles and it changes 10...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th May 2011, 09:45 AM
Replies:
15
DTV and RNS-D
Views:
8,958
Posted By
frankow
Any recommendations for a good DVB-T tuner?
Any recommendations for a good DVB-T tuner?
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
13th May 2011, 08:17 PM
Replies:
15
DTV and RNS-D
Views:
8,958
Posted By
frankow
Mike, I agree. I had a RNS-E in my last A6,...
Mike, I agree.
I had a RNS-E in my last A6, it was nice, the MP3 functionality was useful, the Nav is definately much better than the RNS-D but Tomtom was still miles better so I didn't use it...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th March 2011, 10:21 PM
Replies:
9
RNS-D --> RNS-E in FL D2, but leave old Nokia 6310i phone in place?
Views:
4,845
Posted By
frankow
Any pics of the RNS-E fitted?
Any pics of the RNS-E fitted?
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
4th March 2011, 04:58 PM
Replies:
16
Parking Sensors - again!
Views:
8,695
Posted By
frankow
Hi, I have a 2002 controller that I...
Hi,
I have a 2002 controller that I purchased beleiving mine was faulty but it turned out it wasn't and I don't need it.
Let me know if you are interested.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
19th February 2011, 10:15 AM
Replies:
28
4.2 V8 Intake Linkage Arms
Views:
18,659
Posted By
frankow
Just remove the top manifold shroud and you will...
Just remove the top manifold shroud and you will see their location at the front.
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/htp3np
Forum:
Other marques
18th February 2011, 05:49 PM
Replies:
16
A few of mine...
Views:
8,301
Posted By
frankow
Good taste, looks like you've had some fun over...
Good taste, looks like you've had some fun over the last 3 years +++
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
13th February 2011, 10:26 PM
Replies:
28
4.2 V8 Intake Linkage Arms
Views:
18,659
Posted By
frankow
It's $35 to the UK
It's $35 to the UK
Forum:
Spotless
12th February 2011, 11:57 PM
Replies:
21
Snow foam recommendation?
Views:
11,822
Posted By
frankow
Although it's not the most visually impressive,...
Although it's not the most visually impressive, Bilt Hamber is supposed to be the most effective.
Can't comment first hand as I'm still clearing my Auto-Rae which I have been very happy with.
Forum:
Daily banter
4th February 2011, 01:28 PM
Replies:
11
AA reckon an 8 showing 118 coolant temp is 'normal'
Views:
6,067
Posted By
frankow
Forgive me for being stupid.....(I was born that...
Forgive me for being stupid.....(I was born that way!)..:Confused:
but doesn't LPG run hotter than petrol?, could that have anything to do with it?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
2nd February 2011, 05:38 PM
Replies:
7
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Views:
3,611
Posted By
frankow
sold
sold
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
30th January 2011, 08:45 PM
Replies:
7
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Views:
3,611
Posted By
frankow
It simply uses the CD changer functionality - no...
It simply uses the CD changer functionality - no screen text from the iphone/ipod.
No pics I'm afraid, it's just a small contol box that plugs into the RNS-E and sits behind the unit, you then run...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
30th January 2011, 08:36 PM
Replies:
7
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Views:
3,611
Posted By
frankow
Amar, It plugs into the rear of the RNS-e...
Amar,
It plugs into the rear of the RNS-e via a loom, 2 modes;
1)Control from the headunit - simple up/down of playlists and skip tracks within playlists
2)Control from ipod/iphone - (much...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
30th January 2011, 08:28 PM
Replies:
7
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Views:
3,611
Posted By
frankow
Hi, £500 without ipod adapter. Thanks ...
Hi,
£500 without ipod adapter.
Thanks
Wayne
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
30th January 2011, 07:35 PM
Replies:
7
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Views:
3,611
Posted By
frankow
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection
Unit removed from my A6, had every intention of swapping the RNS-D in my S8 but to be honest I'm never going to get it done.
Unit is immaculate, 2008 A6 unit/2010 Nav DVD
Kufatek adapter to...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
21st January 2011, 11:04 PM
Replies:
32
LED Side Lights
Views:
14,232
Posted By
frankow
Mine is a mid 2002 and has the bayonet type...
Mine is a mid 2002 and has the bayonet type (offset pins).
These are the lights I ordered, you can see them in the pics at the top of the page.
Note the price is for a pair.
...
Forum:
Other marques
21st January 2011, 08:51 PM
Replies:
6
24 cylinders....1170hp
Views:
4,636
Posted By
frankow
Good thanks Ben, hope you are well? How's...
Good thanks Ben, hope you are well?
How's the job going, have you got any more performance centres iup and running?
Hopefully catch up with you soon.....found the keys for the 69 now (as you...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 70
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
Forum Jump
User Control Panel
Private Messages
Subscriptions
Who's Online
Search Forums
Forums Home
General Natter
Daily banter
Introductions
Owners Meets
House and Home DIY
IT, AV and other Tech
A8 Parts Feedback
For Sale and Wanted
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
For Sale and Wanted - General
General Motoring
The Audi Parts Store
Recommended suppliers
Spotted online
Spotted on tarmac
Spotless
Driving bliss
Cool Wall
Motormouth
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
Other marques
All Marques Build Section
Alternative Fuels
Generic A8 / S8 forums
A8 / S8 Photo Gallery
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
A8 D2
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
D2 - Body and Exterior
D2 - Engine Bay
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
D2 - Interior Electrics
D2 - Interior
D2 - Lights
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
D2 - Transmission
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
D2 - Common Faults
D2 - Everything else
A8 D3
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
D3 - Common Faults
D3 - Body and Exterior
D3 - Engine Bay
D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
D3 - Interior Electrics
D3 - Interior Trims
D3 - Lights
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
D3 - Transmission
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
D3 - Everything Else
A8 D4
D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
D4 - Common Faults
D4 - Body and Exterior
D4 - Engine Bay
D4 - Fuel and Exhausts
D4 - Interior Electrics
D4 - Interior Trims
D4 - Lights
D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
D4 - Transmission
D4 - Wheels and Tyres
D4 - Everything Else
Our Other Audi Friends
A2 8Z
A3/S3 8L
A3/S3/RS3 8P
A4/S4/RS4 B5
A4/S4 B6
A4/S4/RS4 B7
A4/S4/RS4 B8
A5/S5/RS5 8T
A5/S5/RS5 5F
A6/S6 C4
A6/S6/RS6 C5
A6/S6/RS6 C6
A6/S6/RS6 C7
A7/S7/RS7 4G
TT 8N
TT/TTS/TTRS 8J
Q7 4L
Q7 4M
R8 42
Other Audis
All times are GMT. The time now is
01:42 AM
.
-- Default Style
---- New PMS Style
Contact Us
-
Homepage
-
Archive
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.