Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th March 2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,830
Fair comments I guess. Maybe my figure is...
Fair comments I guess. Maybe my figure is unrealistic- who knows? I’m only looking at what else is for sale out there and comparing my spec and mileage to theirs.
The warranty has over 13 months...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th March 2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,830
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th March 2024, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,830
D5 A8 50 3.0 tdi (2017)
Late ,2017 Audi a8 3.0 tdi 50. Current plate - G2GKA.
The car is in a lovely moonlight (dark) blue colour with black interior and low miles - currently 33k miles.
It also benefits from Audi...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st December 2023, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
12th September 2023, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
27th July 2023, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
27th July 2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Considering selling my d3 4.2 tdi lwb
I am torn between selling my a8 or storing it and keeping it for any future need.
I’ve owned the car for almost 9 years. It’s an Oct ‘05 so not silly tax.
Id say it’s a very rare model with some...
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Forum: Daily banter
28th March 2023, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,604
Aaaaah….my mistake. I thought it was 4 wheel...
Aaaaah….my mistake. I thought it was 4 wheel steering 🙄. Never mind, anyhoo, it’s got it - seems a bit odd on a LWB?
Anyway, it’s a high spec car, still on the Audi approved website….what drew me in...
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Forum: Daily banter
28th March 2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,604
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Forum: Daily banter
28th March 2023, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,604
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Forum: Daily banter
23rd March 2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
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Forum: Daily banter
22nd March 2023, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,604
D4 dynamic steering
Does anyone have a d4 with dynamic (4 wheel) steering?
If so, can you offer any opinion or advice on this?
Thanks
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Forum: Daily banter
22nd March 2023, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
D4 S8 2014….real mpg figures
Hi.
Obviously, you don’t buy a car like this for economy, but, what is a realistic figure for motorway mpg.
This is a 2014 model on £360 annual tax.
Thanks
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Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics
28th February 2023, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,370
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Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics
28th February 2023, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,370
MMI screen not fully retracting..
Hi.
Has anyone performed the repair to resolve the jumping/not retracting screen on a D4?
Is it just the same as a D3 - replacing the cogs with metal ones?
Is it any easier or more difficult...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
23rd October 2022, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,391
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
22nd October 2022, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,391
Common air con fault?
Is there a common air con fault in the D3 cars?
A few years ago I changed the pressure sensor - to no avail. I didn’t code it as I guess it’s just plug and play. The part I used was not genuine audi...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
24th September 2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,458
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
23rd September 2022, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,458
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
23rd September 2022, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,458
Exhaust pressure sensor A
After waiting 6 hrs yesterday, in a remote (ish) location, for the AA to jump start my A8……(no one else around and no jump leads….)
When the car was started, it took much longer than normal to fire...
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Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics
6th September 2022, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,016
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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st September 2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,444
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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st September 2022, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,444
I’m a bit late with this….
My issue was the...
I’m a bit late with this….
My issue was the power steering supply hose.
It was about £360 from Audi, but, I had one made up for about £60.
Doing the job took a fair while and I do intend to post...
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Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics
1st September 2022, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,016
Brake warning lights on acceleration
This has started coming up more often now , over the last couple of months…
When I accelerate, not too hard but with a bit of turbo, I get both brake warning lights flashing red. They go off after a...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
7th June 2022, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th June 2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
A8 d3 rear n/s indicator lamp (early version)
Hi.
Does anyone have a rear n/s indicator lens for sale for a 2006 d3?
I believe the pt no is 4e0 945 095C.
I have gone down the route of replacing ALL LEDs (5v straw hat type) ….but, they...
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Forum: Daily banter
19th January 2022, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
That’s useful info - many thanks.
I think I...
That’s useful info - many thanks.
I think I can see where I’ll end up…..probably back with a D4. I just found the D4 boot much smaller than the d3 boot.
These cars are hard to match……especially...
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Forum: Daily banter
19th January 2022, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
Thanks Roberto…..
Your last comment has...
Thanks Roberto…..
Your last comment has already crossed my mind (sell the q7 and run the D3 until prices come down).
The D3 has 170k miles on it, is only worth £3-£4K I guess, but, on my 240...
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Forum: Daily banter
18th January 2022, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
A7 comparison
Has anyone here owned an A7 and can offer me their opinion on how a D4 A8 compares to the A7 pls?
I sold my D4 a8 4.2 tdi just over a year ago and now regret it. I now have a 2016 Q7, with lots of...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
27th August 2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,300
Quick update….
With the inner wheel arch...
Quick update….
With the inner wheel arch removed, this allows access to the underside of the near side air box.
It’s only a screw and hose/circlip that need to be removed/loosened to allow...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
27th August 2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,300
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
25th August 2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,300
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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th August 2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,444
Power steering hose leak 4.2 tdi
I have read the brilliantly detailed post on changing the pipe that goes to the cooler, but, my v8 diesel appears to be leaking in a different location.
My leak drops down onto the GBox sump (and...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
25th August 2021, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,300
4.2 tdi near side lower air filter box removal..
Whilst trying to gain access to the power steering reservoir……
Once the upper of the box and air filter are removed, there are 2 obvious mounting bolts holding the lower section of the filter box....
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th February 2021, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,254
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th February 2021, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,254
Hi.
Sorry...
The wiper blades are on...
Hi.
Sorry...
The wiper blades are on eBay and have had a bid placed on them last night - currently £32 plus delivery.
The auction expires next Monday (22nd Feb).
Cheers, Chris
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
14th February 2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,254
A8 D4 4.2 tdi service parts + wiper blades
I have ....
D4 wiper blades (new and boxed) 4h2 998 002 b
For D4 4.2tdi:
2 x air filters (4h0 129 620 L), 1 pollen filter (4h0 819 439) and 1 oil filter (057 115 561 M).
All genuine parts.
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Forum: Daily banter
21st March 2020, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,000
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Forum: TT 8N
16th March 2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,274
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Forum: Daily banter
16th March 2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,009
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Forum: Daily banter
16th March 2020, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,000
I've moved everything!
It's amazing how many...
I've moved everything!
It's amazing how many different seat positions/shapes you can achieve in a 4 hour driving duration......and still not find one that feels right.
I've adjusted the steering...
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Forum: TT 8N
14th March 2020, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,274
Wheels
Can anyone tell me the variance in offset of wheels available for this mark of TT pls?
Will mk2 TT alloys fit the Mk1 model? I have set of Mk2 speedline alloys (18 x 9, with offset of 52).
...
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Forum: Daily banter
14th March 2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,009
Etka
Hi.
Has anyone here found a way to get access to ETKA?
I used to be able to but no longer can and really miss not being able to use it (have been without it for a couple of yrs now)
Luckily,...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
14th March 2020, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 37,965
So...............
The car went into Preston...
So...............
The car went into Preston Audi to have the corrosion pictured/assessed and sent off to Audi.
After roughly 4 weeks I eventually heard that there would be NO claim available...
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Forum: Daily banter
14th March 2020, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,000
getting comfy............
I've my 2011 D4 for almost 4 months now.
The car has the 'comfort seats' and after all this time - I still cant get comfy!!
Has anyone else suffered this issue or is it just me?
I do confess to...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
11th January 2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,195
Mk2 TT 10 spoke alloys with new tyres
I have a set of TT Mk2 alloys to sell.
These are the 10 spoke 18" Speedline (9" wide) ET 52 alloys with New tyres (Budget - landsail tyres). PT no - 8j0801025AA.
They're not immaculate but...
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Forum: Daily banter
11th January 2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,357
Lego quattro
We're never too old for lego are we?
This has been recently released..............a must for any quattro fan (guilty!).
LEGO 76897 Speed Champions 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
Its approx. £18....
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th January 2020, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,675
D2 rear discs - EBC D545
EBC D545 rear discs for D2 A8.
Boxed, though a tad tatty.
I believe these are fitment for a '94 - '98 4.2 (but don't hold me to that).
£60 delivered (courier) or £50 if collected (near Blackpool).
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Forum: Daily banter
10th January 2020, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,371
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
9th January 2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,435
That's interesting....
just looked under my...
That's interesting....
just looked under my handles (2011 model) and can see the LEDs. Just seems odd that all 4 are out.
Read the handbook last night which shows how to set external lights, but...
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