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moltuae
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IT, AV and other Tech
29th January 2021, 11:11 AM
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Weird computer monitor problem
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moltuae
Probably a slight crack in a solder joint...
Probably a slight crack in a solder joint somewhere. Expansion will be re-establishing a connection as it warms. To pinpoint the exact component you'll need to apply heat/cold more precisely, one...
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IT, AV and other Tech
28th January 2021, 04:51 PM
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12
Weird computer monitor problem
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21,602
Posted By
moltuae
For a failure of an odd pixel or three, I'd...
For a failure of an odd pixel or three, I'd agree, but if it's dozens of pixels that have suddenly failed and it's a fault that comes and goes, I'd say it's unlikely to be the screen itself. It looks...
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IT, AV and other Tech
28th January 2021, 03:47 PM
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Weird computer monitor problem
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21,602
Posted By
moltuae
I used to repair TVs and monitors .... a loooong...
I used to repair TVs and monitors .... a loooong time ago. But they're pretty disposable these days. Even IF you can get hold of the service manuals, schematics and components, it'll almost always...
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D2 - Engine Bay
27th January 2021, 09:28 AM
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8
Idle valve freezing
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7,059
Posted By
moltuae
Back in the 90s, in my capacity as an electronics...
Back in the 90s, in my capacity as an electronics design engineer/programmer, I developed a fuel injection diagnostic device that also had an injector and idle control valve cleaner function. Idle...
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Daily banter
11th January 2021, 03:09 PM
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11
Jags - And something I learned today ...
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6,480
Posted By
moltuae
Absolutely +++ I'm sick of all the continual...
Absolutely +++
I'm sick of all the continual bickering, political disagreements and people continually whinging about lockdown rules or trying to find loopholes. If everyone would just pull...
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Daily banter
11th January 2021, 12:38 PM
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11
Jags - And something I learned today ...
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moltuae
Jags - And something I learned today ...
I saw this article and thought the anger was about "back-office" staff getting new company cars :ROFL:
Coronavirus: Anger over jags for 'back office' NHS staff...
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D2 - Everything else
9th January 2021, 11:57 AM
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256
My Murple
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162,988
Posted By
moltuae
Did you spot this bit where she plays along to...
Did you spot this bit where she plays along to the tune with a makeshift trombone?
Impressive! :D
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=25066&stc=1&d=1610197043
Forum:
Daily banter
6th January 2021, 10:31 AM
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12
S8 merchandise
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6,119
Posted By
moltuae
haha. I'll have to buy Lyn one of those. She...
haha. I'll have to buy Lyn one of those. She usually feels cold at temperatures that are melting my skin off. I suspect she's part lizard, like one of those aliens in V...
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IT, AV and other Tech
5th January 2021, 07:24 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
Posted By
moltuae
Nothing. But I think it's probably a good...
Nothing. But I think it's probably a good short-term investment choice for someone wanting to dip their toes into crypto-investments. And I think the very qualities that make it fall short of the...
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IT, AV and other Tech
3rd January 2021, 03:42 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
Posted By
moltuae
I love the irony of comments like this that we...
I love the irony of comments like this that we frequently get from central banks ...
I mean, the banks have been printing money like never before, especially recently, in an attempt to prop up...
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd January 2021, 10:04 AM
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20
I bought another s8
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7,827
Posted By
moltuae
Nice S8 ++++++ Let her drive one of...
Nice S8 ++++++
Let her drive one of them, then she'll soon warm to the idea of owning a few more.
And now that you'll have 'his and hers' S8s, you can refer to them as "Our 2 D2s" .... See...
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IT, AV and other Tech
30th December 2020, 08:04 AM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
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moltuae
I think Ripple is probably a good choice, in the...
I think Ripple is probably a good choice, in the short-term at least, for the reasons you mentioned.
It's not a 'true' cryptocurrency because its not decentralised, so it's really just a digital...
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D2 - Everything else
28th December 2020, 08:38 AM
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How much have you spent on your A8 this year?
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14,611
Posted By
moltuae
Up until May this year, my S8 was my daily driver...
Up until May this year, my S8 was my daily driver and company vehicle. It's currently in storage so this will be the first year that I've spent relatively little on the car. However, in my 10 years...
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IT, AV and other Tech
22nd December 2020, 09:04 AM
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Crypto currency mining
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Posted By
moltuae
There are hundreds of ways, but there are lots of...
There are hundreds of ways, but there are lots of scam sites and fake wallets too, so you do need to be careful.
PayPal actually introduced the ability to purchase Bitcoin from within your PayPal...
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IT, AV and other Tech
20th December 2020, 05:12 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
Posted By
moltuae
That's a very good point. And I think that's one...
That's a very good point. And I think that's one of the main barriers for investing, and not just for Bitcoin. If you plan to invest long-term I think, to some extent, you just need to forget the...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
20th December 2020, 04:15 PM
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Dedicated Android SatNav from Icebox Audio
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moltuae
Wouldn't that require a microphone near the...
Wouldn't that require a microphone near the source of the noise though?
Noise cancelling headphones have a microphone outside of the headphones, which is amplified, inverted and then subtracted...
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IT, AV and other Tech
19th December 2020, 03:57 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
Posted By
moltuae
Spot. Good one! :lol: That (border-crossing)...
Spot. Good one! :lol:
That (border-crossing) is one of the interesting things about cryptocurrencies. There's a common misconception that they are something you can actually hold and carry around...
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IT, AV and other Tech
18th December 2020, 08:10 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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518,038
Posted By
moltuae
Indeed. There will be 'corrections'; there always...
Indeed. There will be 'corrections'; there always is, but that only really matters if you're 'shorting'. If you're 'long' Bitcoin, just "hodl" on and enjoy the ride. I've been a long investor since...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
1st December 2020, 09:00 PM
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23
Audi S8 2002 - Can't unlock using key
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24,769
Posted By
moltuae
Wow. What a blast from the past! ...
Wow. What a blast from the past!
Funnily enough, I think I do!
I've just found a folder on my PC (dated September 2014) called 'Front Door Lock', which contained the following 2 images and...
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D2 - Lights
23rd November 2020, 06:38 AM
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13
D2R bulbs - what's best?
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18,209
Posted By
moltuae
I switched to Philips X-tremeVision (gen2) a few...
I switched to Philips X-tremeVision (gen2) a few years ago:
https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/85126XV2S1/xenon-x-tremevision-gen2-xenon-car-headlight-bulb
A tad expensive but a big improvement on the...
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IT, AV and other Tech
13th November 2020, 12:45 PM
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14
New member registration and post restrictions?
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20,720
Posted By
moltuae
Many happy returns, Ray +++
Many happy returns, Ray +++
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D2 - Everything else
10th November 2020, 03:45 PM
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14
Question to anyone who used Audi Tradition
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Posted By
moltuae
This is the link I have bookmarked, which seems...
This is the link I have bookmarked, which seems to work:
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition
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D2 - Everything else
9th November 2020, 07:49 AM
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44
The Red battery light of Joy
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43,092
Posted By
moltuae
I did. With hindsight (and the right info) it was...
I did. With hindsight (and the right info) it was probably fixable but I'd had enough. 2 different garages, numerous mechanics and I think 3 (or maybe 4) attempts to fix it. I even had a go myself,...
Forum:
Daily banter
7th November 2020, 03:35 PM
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2
The future Audis are electrifying
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3,046
Posted By
moltuae
Looking forward to it. +++ After owning my...
Looking forward to it. +++
After owning my BEV for 6 months now, I can honestly say I wouldn't go back to an ICE car as my daily driver. The performance is utterly bonkers (and I mean superbike...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th November 2020, 10:50 AM
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51
Brake Block group buy
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50,625
Posted By
moltuae
1, Spannerrash-----Posted 2, Chris B ---------...
1, Spannerrash-----Posted
2, Chris B --------- Posted
3, The Laird ———--Posted
4, HPsauce --------Posted, arrived +++
5, Moltuae ---------Posted, arrived :)
6, David's8 ---------Posted
7,...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th November 2020, 06:38 AM
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51
Brake Block group buy
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50,625
Posted By
moltuae
1, Spannerrash--------PAID 2, Ronin 3, The...
1, Spannerrash--------PAID
2, Ronin
3, The Laird
4, HPsauce ------PAID
5, Moltuae -------PAID
6, David's8
7, Johnny quattro ------PAID
8, Spanker
9, tintin
10, vagdream
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Daily banter
5th November 2020, 07:16 AM
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5
I've gone and done it
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3,101
Posted By
moltuae
Nice one :D Is that in case you forget which...
Nice one :D
Is that in case you forget which is yours at a meet, Nick? ;)
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th November 2020, 07:14 AM
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79
Brake Block
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82,430
Posted By
moltuae
Would it not be wise to add some sort of gasket...
Would it not be wise to add some sort of gasket to the back of these to prevent rubbing and reduce the risk of any long-term damage?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th November 2020, 07:07 AM
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51
Brake Block group buy
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50,625
Posted By
moltuae
1, Spannerrash 2, Ronin 3, The Laird 4,...
1, Spannerrash
2, Ronin
3, The Laird
4, HPsauce
5, Moltuae
6,
7,
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd November 2020, 07:33 AM
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3
original window sticker
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2,941
Posted By
moltuae
Hadn't heard of a Monroney Sticker until now....
Hadn't heard of a Monroney Sticker until now. It'd be interesting to see one for a D2 S8 if you do manage to find one +++
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
28th October 2020, 01:28 PM
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33
Odo/Trip & Time date displays failing
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30,492
Posted By
moltuae
Same here. I'd take at least one set if Sacer can...
Same here. I'd take at least one set if Sacer can source them for a reasonable price. My LCDs are currently working perfectly, but I guess it's only a matter of time ...
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
28th October 2020, 10:58 AM
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12
Home Cinema Question.
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22,206
Posted By
moltuae
That's what I was about to suggest. Something...
That's what I was about to suggest. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neoteck-Extractor-Converter-Splitter-Adapter-DAC-SPDIF-R-L-Power-Adapter/dp/B01J9ZVPZK/
Projector-wise ... I've...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
24th October 2020, 06:46 AM
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10
Instrument cluster display
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12,921
Posted By
moltuae
You could try contacting Sacer, as I mentioned...
You could try contacting Sacer, as I mentioned here (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15915). Don't know if Nick had any luck with them but maybe they'll consider sourcing/stocking D2...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th October 2020, 06:40 PM
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65
LED Glovebox Pre Order
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37,483
Posted By
moltuae
If you mean the "PSD2 regulations in the EU...
If you mean the "PSD2 regulations in the EU change the way you log in with PayPal" (requesting a mobile phone number), just click your browser's back button and you should find that you're logged in.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
17th October 2020, 01:00 PM
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65
LED Glovebox Pre Order
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37,483
Posted By
moltuae
+++ Happy to send you the payment right away...
+++
Happy to send you the payment right away if you like? I already have you in my PayPal contacts (assuming PayPal is the preferred method?).
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
17th October 2020, 12:31 PM
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65
LED Glovebox Pre Order
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37,483
Posted By
moltuae
Spannerrash - warm HPSauce - cool Ronin - ? ...
Spannerrash - warm
HPSauce - cool
Ronin - ?
Moltuae - cool :cool:
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th October 2020, 04:29 PM
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33
Odo/Trip & Time date displays failing
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30,492
Posted By
moltuae
You could try contacting Sacer: ...
You could try contacting Sacer:
https://www.sacer-shop.com/car-brand/audi.html
I've bought a few things from them in the past and they were very helpful. It's possible they might be willing to...
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Daily banter
9th October 2020, 07:47 PM
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60
Back in Germany
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29,555
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moltuae
So it's some kind of wild drugs fest then? ;) ...
So it's some kind of wild drugs fest then? ;)
The collection of atoms I like to call 'me' were doing something else until 1970, so I missed the 60s unfortunately. I don't know a lot about that...
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Daily banter
9th October 2020, 07:35 PM
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26
ive bought a Bitdi A6 C7 (a cheapy for now)
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13,085
Posted By
moltuae
I suspect they're using the key's ID as a vehicle...
I suspect they're using the key's ID as a vehicle reference to pull data from the system rather than from the key itself.
Forum:
Daily banter
9th October 2020, 06:11 PM
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60
Back in Germany
Views:
29,555
Posted By
moltuae
Given your relentless energy, Ray, I think...
Given your relentless energy, Ray, I think there's every chance you'll be the last man standing here.
So what the heck is an hallucination tour?
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Other marques
3rd October 2020, 08:00 AM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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3,770,978
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moltuae
I suppose it is quite a small saving, compared...
I suppose it is quite a small saving, compared with burning through petrol in a big V8, especially relative to the cost of the Tesla. And if you compare only the electricity costs, that you would...
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Other marques
2nd October 2020, 08:04 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
Views:
3,770,978
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moltuae
+++ Just out of interest, did you manage to...
+++
Just out of interest, did you manage to get free supercharging with your Model X?
It seems they've stopped offering it with new vehicle purchases again now. I was lucky enough to get free...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
23rd September 2020, 11:22 AM
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3
Weird paint lacquer failure
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6,968
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moltuae
There are some talented body repair guys who...
There are some talented body repair guys who could probably patch that up quite well and blend it in so that you can barely see it but I think I'd probably just get it repainted. My guess would be...
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D3 - Engine Bay
19th September 2020, 10:49 AM
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14
Feeling warmer already
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10,748
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moltuae
That's one of the things I love about my Tesla,...
That's one of the things I love about my Tesla, being able to turn on the climate control (inc demisters, seat/steering heaters, etc) for as long as necessary before going out in the car, and without...
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D3 - Engine Bay
19th September 2020, 05:34 AM
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14
Feeling warmer already
Views:
10,748
Posted By
moltuae
Some kind of secondary water pump? For...
Some kind of secondary water pump? For circulation water to the cabin heater matrix maybe?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th September 2020, 05:21 PM
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24
My old car is up for sale - so tempted
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26,037
Posted By
moltuae
Not a head-turner then? I now have this...
Not a head-turner then?
I now have this image of people watching it go by, not interested enough to move their heads but just curious enough to follow the car with their eyes :ROFL:
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Owners Meets
14th September 2020, 07:31 PM
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September Mini-Meet (Matlock, Derbyshire)
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82,194
Posted By
moltuae
Really glad everyone enjoyed the venue +++ It was...
Really glad everyone enjoyed the venue +++ It was great to see you all :)
I hadn't been to Critch before yesterday but I thought it seemed like a good place to meet. I'd certainly go back there....
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
10th September 2020, 06:00 PM
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11
Rear cigarette lighter
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9,075
Posted By
moltuae
You can all thank this someone later ;) It's...
You can all thank this someone later ;)
It's something I learned early on in my 8 ownership (probably accidentally, I can't remember) which I found quite useful for remotely switching on/off phone...
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Daily banter
10th September 2020, 07:21 AM
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7
Happy Birthday...
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4,105
Posted By
moltuae
Strange coincidence! Same here. Car's 'Birthday'...
Strange coincidence! Same here. Car's 'Birthday' is the 18th June and mine is the day after.
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Daily banter
10th September 2020, 07:18 AM
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7
Happy Birthday...
Views:
4,105
Posted By
moltuae
From my car's spec' data, which came from Ian...
From my car's spec' data, which came from Ian (IT), if I remember correctly (see attached).
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