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MrHooky
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D4 - Everything Else
16th February 2016, 01:19 PM
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Looking to buy a D4 - options advice please
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Appreciate all the responses folks. Went and...
Appreciate all the responses folks. Went and looked at a Bose specced car at the weekend which was very nice indeed. Didn't really get that much chance to play with the audio. Was a lovely lovely car...
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D4 - Everything Else
11th February 2016, 10:48 PM
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Looking to buy a D4 - options advice please
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Looking to buy a D4 - options advice please
Hi there all,
I'm in negotiations on a couple of 3.0TDI D4s. Really are lovely cars. I've had a D2 S8 for the past 12 months and I've loved it. An A8 convert (always been an Audi man). The fuel...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
4th February 2016, 02:40 PM
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New stainless steel exhaust on S8 D2 (with pics)
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They are yes, to follow the curve of the bumper...
They are yes, to follow the curve of the bumper as you say. Reality is, the bumper isn't as curved as the offset in the tailpipe is, so one does protrude further than the other but it still looks...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
4th February 2016, 01:24 PM
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New stainless steel exhaust on S8 D2 (with pics)
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MrHooky
New stainless steel exhaust on S8 D2 (with pics)
So I've had the S8 nearly 12 months now and I've been slowly trying to improve it where possible. Wheels refurbed. Machine polished etc. I'm about to have some of the bodywork blemishes sorted but...
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D2 - Interior
9th September 2015, 08:47 AM
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Squeaky steering wheel help
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Squeaky steering wheel help
Hi All,
So 6 months in and I'm loving the S8 but it has a squeaky steering wheel. Like the sort of creak you get when opening a door slowly. Has it for most of any journey, worst when cold.
...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
3rd September 2015, 09:21 AM
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Help on choosing new exhaust for S8 please
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MrHooky
Thanks - these guys have come up in the threads...
Thanks - these guys have come up in the threads before plus I'm based in Sutton Coldfield which is very close to Walsall. I'll pop down to take a look soon as now the exhaust idea is in my head,...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
2nd September 2015, 01:22 PM
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Help on choosing new exhaust for S8 please
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MrHooky
Is yours a non-res?
Is yours a non-res?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
2nd September 2015, 01:21 PM
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Help on choosing new exhaust for S8 please
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Thanks, I’m not completely against a Milltek just...
Thanks, I’m not completely against a Milltek just wanted to know options!
I’ve seen a Milltek come up on eBay although think it’s gone again so am prepared to wait for one if that’s the one to go...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
2nd September 2015, 11:37 AM
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Help on choosing new exhaust for S8 please
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MrHooky
Help on choosing new exhaust for S8 please
Hi all,
Appreciate a few threads on S8 exhausts but wanted to ask the question still.
I have a FL S8 which I am loving. I’ve now sold by 8N 3.2 which I adored and it sounded better to my ears....
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
21st June 2015, 10:37 AM
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D2 S8 tyre recommendations
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MrHooky
To add to this, just had 4 Goodyear Eagle F1s...
To add to this, just had 4 Goodyear Eagle F1s fitted for £476 (fitted and balanced). Thought a very good price indeed.
Some pics and thread here...
...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
21st June 2015, 10:35 AM
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18 Avus wheel refurb plus new tyres
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MrHooky
18 Avus wheel refurb plus new tyres
I picked up the S8 on Friday after it having a full wheel refurb and 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1s fitted by Prestige Wheels in Birmingham. Really good guys and a decent price, £60 plus the VAT per wheel...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
2nd June 2015, 02:46 PM
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Sensible upgrade from non Bose system
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MrHooky
Would have thought mongrel would have been fine...
Would have thought mongrel would have been fine to say on here...!
Thanks for all the responses on this. Much appreciated. I would ideally have like to have gone for a Bose car but when buying...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
26th May 2015, 03:45 PM
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Sensible upgrade from non Bose system
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MrHooky
OK all noted thanks. So my question remains...
OK all noted thanks.
So my question remains as to whether there's an 'easy' upgrade that can be done, better speakers in the parcel shelf for example, or an additional sub to be placed somewhere...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
26th May 2015, 09:24 AM
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Sensible upgrade from non Bose system
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MrHooky
Sensible upgrade from non Bose system
So I've had the S8 for about 2 months now and I must admit that the non-Bose system is a bit poor. I've got a 2004 8N TT which has Bose and the sound is much better.
My question is, how easy is it...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
17th April 2015, 08:41 PM
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18" Avus tyre views
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18" Avus tyre views
Help and thoughts required...
I've parked the idea of going up to 20s just yet, the cost of getting the right tyres and rims not a priority given upcoming house purchase.
I am however going to...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
3rd April 2015, 09:51 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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MrHooky
Where are you based? I've used Rimfurbish in the...
Where are you based? I've used Rimfurbish in the West Mids who do the same. They're a division of Rimstock who make many OEM wheels and Team Dynamics rims. Very good finish and great service. Took a...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
3rd April 2015, 09:49 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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MrHooky
Indeed they are. Look good refurbed to fair -...
Indeed they are. Look good refurbed to fair - mine are an absolute state. Blistered and scratched horrendously.
The Avus is a fine looking wheel just a bit small for the S8 IMO. Especially in...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
1st April 2015, 02:46 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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MrHooky
That sounds a bargain given the tyres included....
That sounds a bargain given the tyres included. Given the rubber needed on these each new tyre is looking at least £175 which can't be ignored.
I've left an offer of £525 on the table for the...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
1st April 2015, 02:43 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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Posted By
MrHooky
I do like this thinking. Never really thought of...
I do like this thinking. Never really thought of the wheel size suspension impact. I assume the 20" are heavier but wouldn't have thought it would make much difference to the dynamics other than...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
31st March 2015, 10:28 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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MrHooky
It's for 4. I'll keep the current spare in situ...
It's for 4. I'll keep the current spare in situ despite being a misfit. Chap said they're all straight. They're the black ones currently on eBay being listed at £770.
Didn't know that about the...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
31st March 2015, 05:28 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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MrHooky
Great thanks for that. I've managed to...
Great thanks for that.
I've managed to negotiate a set of FE 20" OEM wheels for £560 - does that sound reasonable?
They need stripping back and re diamond cutting which I'll get done for...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
31st March 2015, 01:10 PM
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Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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Posted By
MrHooky
Could someone also please tell me the OEM tyre...
Could someone also please tell me the OEM tyre size to go onto the 20" wheels? I'm getting mixed feedback online.
Presumably the wheels and tyre combo on the 20" wheels gives the same rolling...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
31st March 2015, 09:18 AM
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Lower bumper fog surround needed
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3,268
Posted By
MrHooky
Late night sausage fingers! It's a 2000. ...
Late night sausage fingers! It's a 2000.
Might get back on to the dealers then. I found the part on ebay including the additional fog light surround, not just the clip in grille bit but it was...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
31st March 2015, 09:14 AM
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36
Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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Posted By
MrHooky
From Hammersmith, so right neck of the woods yes....
From Hammersmith, so right neck of the woods yes. I'd done a bit of research and had a go in my old neighbour's 2002 S8 which he picked up for less. Was a keen price but did have a good history file...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
30th March 2015, 11:02 PM
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5
Lower bumper fog surround needed
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3,268
Posted By
MrHooky
Lower bumper fog surround needed
Hi all,
Not long bought my 2008 D2 S8. Need a few bits and pieces to make it look its best. It's missing the front off side clip in trim part in the front splitter to the side of the fog light....
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
30th March 2015, 10:47 PM
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36
Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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18,966
Posted By
MrHooky
That looks absolutely stunning in Aqua Blue. Not...
That looks absolutely stunning in Aqua Blue. Not seen that colour before. Wheels look spot on. Tempted to go FE 20s now. Could be slightly easier to maintain than an exposed polished lip too.
How...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
26th March 2015, 09:09 PM
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36
Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
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18,966
Posted By
MrHooky
Newbe: Thoughts on changing 18" Avus to 20" BBS LMs
Hi all,
New to this forum. I’ve just bought a 2000 S8 D2. Really lovely spec car – the exact colour I wanted. It’s been a well cared for car, lots of money spent of late including new discs and...
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