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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th February 2016, 09:28 PM
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Fuel pump fuse location
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g-black
Fuel pump fuse location
Any body a link to fuse locations? Did see it somewhere but can't seem to find it now. Need an ignition source that doesn't flicker when cranking. Cheers
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th February 2016, 08:36 AM
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Strut air line connection
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g-black
I thought this too but when I removed the lines...
I thought this too but when I removed the lines on mine it kept pressure. It only released the pressure between the strut and the valve manifold.
Remember seeing somewhere too that when you buy a...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th February 2016, 09:50 PM
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Strut air line connection
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g-black
So can assume then that when the connection is...
So can assume then that when the connection is tightened in, that the "collet" does in fact open a valve allowing air to flow?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th February 2016, 02:27 PM
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Strut air line connection
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g-black
For future reference I've found out they're...
For future reference I've found out they're called Voss fittings, and on the A8 they're 4mm +++
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th February 2016, 05:28 PM
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Viseeo Tune2Air WMA3000
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g-black
I use one of these in mine. But it doesn't have a...
I use one of these in mine. But it doesn't have a lead, just the 30pin port on the bottom. So I connected it to an apple 30pin to AUX cable and connected it to AUX 1 in the boot and powered it off an...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th February 2016, 10:02 PM
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Strut air line connection
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g-black
That's the very thing! I assume that when its...
That's the very thing! I assume that when its tightened it also release a non return valve in the strut? The same valve that holds air in the strut when the line is removed? You don't happen to know...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd February 2016, 04:19 PM
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Strut air line connection
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g-black
Not a standard schrader nor is it a PTC fitting. ...
Not a standard schrader nor is it a PTC fitting.
Reason I'm asking is cause I'm waiting on new struts from Airrex, but in worried they won't be here in time. So I'm wanting to hook up my...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd February 2016, 08:56 AM
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Strut air line connection
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Strut air line connection
Quick question, is it possible to remove the little connection that stays on the airline once it's removed from the strut? And if so would it be possible to put it onto a new piece of airline?
...
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D3 - Engine Bay
31st January 2016, 08:37 PM
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W12 spark plugs
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g-black
Interested in this too. Gonna service it soon and...
Interested in this too. Gonna service it soon and want to do the plugs at the same time. Any tips for getting the manifold off would be great too
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D3 - Interior Electrics
5th January 2016, 09:09 AM
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Replacing Front Inner PDC
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g-black
Update. Still no fault codes showing on VCDS, so...
Update. Still no fault codes showing on VCDS, so found the measuring block in 001 for rear sensors. The inside rights sensors nearly always shows 0cm, but so times it will work and show 255cm and...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
2nd January 2016, 08:56 PM
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question about av1 av2
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g-black
Is a digital or hybrid TV tuner a straight swap?...
Is a digital or hybrid TV tuner a straight swap? Also where can I connect something into AV1 and AV2? Where are the inputs located? I have RSE in mine so maybe they're already connected in the boot...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
2nd January 2016, 08:45 PM
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Replacing Front Inner PDC
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g-black
Cheers!
Cheers!
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D3 - Interior Electrics
1st January 2016, 11:15 AM
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Replacing Front Inner PDC
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g-black
How can you test which one has failed? One of my...
How can you test which one has failed? One of my rear ones doesn't work property. Is there any output tests on VCDS as it doesn't show any faults
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D3 - Interior Electrics
29th December 2015, 07:16 PM
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Soft Close Motor
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g-black
Could anyone confirm if the soft close motors on...
Could anyone confirm if the soft close motors on all doors are the same? My drivers door doesn't work and I'll be stripping it down soon so want to swap it with a working one.
The motor makes a...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
28th December 2015, 09:41 AM
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D3 rear heated windscreen issue?
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g-black
Cheers Matt. I'll try that and see how it goes!
Cheers Matt. I'll try that and see how it goes!
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D3 - Interior Electrics
26th December 2015, 06:04 PM
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Steering lock message after ignition off
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g-black
I have the auto lights, but last night was foggy...
I have the auto lights, but last night was foggy on the way home, and had to use them (never normally do), meaning I had left the switch in the headlight position.
In my passat when I changed the...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
26th December 2015, 05:59 PM
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D3 rear heated windscreen issue?
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g-black
There was a factory 10amp fuse in it (same as the...
There was a factory 10amp fuse in it (same as the others). Could always have been replaced at the dealers I suppose. I did think it was maybe a little low tolerance but didn't want to risk putting a...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
26th December 2015, 12:26 PM
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D3 rear heated windscreen issue?
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g-black
My rear window heater keeps blowing the 10a fuse....
My rear window heater keeps blowing the 10a fuse. It'll work once, then it blows and won't work again. But when it does work it seems to last longer than 2 minutes as stated here? I think it's a heat...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
26th December 2015, 12:06 PM
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Steering lock message after ignition off
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g-black
Steering lock message after ignition off
Is it possible to turn the message about the steering lock off when the ignition is turned off? Problem is, when it beeps every time I leave the car, I don't realise that I've left my lights on. Came...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
27th November 2015, 09:19 PM
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Fixing Soft Close
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g-black
Have you had a chance to do this yet? I need to...
Have you had a chance to do this yet? I need to strip my drivers door in the next few weeks so was going to get a look at it then.
I don't fancy paying £130 odd on a new motor. Are they the same...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
21st November 2015, 02:20 PM
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Battery Drain
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4,068
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g-black
I'll check the door handles then next. All four...
I'll check the door handles then next. All four handles unlock, but only drivers side handles will lock. Sometimes the car won't unlock though unless I use the key. Might be cause the battery is...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
21st November 2015, 12:05 PM
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Battery Drain
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g-black
I was hoping someone was going to say something...
I was hoping someone was going to say something about the lights around the gear stick. I have noticed them staying on after I have locked the car. I was sat in the car for a period of about 20...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th November 2015, 07:56 PM
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6
Battery Drain
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g-black
Battery Drain
My battery isn't holding charge. After about 4 days if sitting it's struggling to start. I fully charged it the other day, and it lasted about 2 days. Is there any common faults or something to look...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th November 2015, 05:24 PM
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Ways to delete suspension warning lights
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g-black
Does channel 6 in the level control adaptation...
Does channel 6 in the level control adaptation not turn it all off?
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D3 - Everything Else
10th November 2015, 01:50 PM
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7
Help on Lowering and wheels upgrade!.
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g-black
Find a suitable wheel up to about 10j and then...
Find a suitable wheel up to about 10j and then find appropriate tyres to fit. At 10j you'll be looking closer to 295 width, and may want to consider dripping to a 25 profile to keep rolling radius...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th November 2015, 11:39 AM
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A8 on 21's - lovely
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g-black
There was a set of these on ebay, but the seller...
There was a set of these on ebay, but the seller wouldn't reply to my messages.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
9th November 2015, 09:03 PM
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A8 on 21's - lovely
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8,865
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g-black
I'm hoping to get some 21s for my own. Just have...
I'm hoping to get some 21s for my own. Just have to save up first.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
9th November 2015, 08:58 PM
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5
Please help me get my RSE working!
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3,097
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g-black
Where are the AV1 and AV2 inputs located? It does...
Where are the AV1 and AV2 inputs located? It does anyone know what they're normally connected to?
Wiring diagram document is huge, I'll try and get a look through it when I get a chance. I'm in...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th November 2015, 03:24 PM
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Rear shock removal
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g-black
Perfect! Couldn't have asked for better. I'll get...
Perfect! Couldn't have asked for better. I'll get the whole rear axle off the ground and try and bleed the rear with VCDS. A combination of that using the Audi approved wodden stick :ROFL:
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th November 2015, 02:04 PM
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3
Rear shock removal
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g-black
Rear shock removal
As simple as the title is, any tips on how to take it out? Was able to remove the fronts ok, but couldn't get the rear shock over the upper arm.
I assume that even though the line is...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
9th November 2015, 02:00 PM
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5
Please help me get my RSE working!
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3,097
Posted By
g-black
Nobody?
Nobody?
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th November 2015, 03:34 PM
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question about av1 av2
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g-black
It's an 05 and I'm close to lisburn.
It's an 05 and I'm close to lisburn.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th November 2015, 10:05 AM
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29
question about av1 av2
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Posted By
g-black
I'm in Northern Ireland and have an analogue...
I'm in Northern Ireland and have an analogue tuner. What's the best tuner fit me to use? Any part numbers?
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
6th November 2015, 03:37 PM
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5
Please help me get my RSE working!
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3,097
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g-black
Please help me get my RSE working!
I bought my w12 about a month ago now. First thing I did was remove all the aftermarket wiring that was in the boot. It wasn't connected up properly and there was live wires dangerously exposed. I...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th November 2015, 12:10 PM
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Modified My W12 Suspension today..
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9,011
Posted By
g-black
I had considered building my own kit similar to...
I had considered building my own kit similar to the one Airrdie Systems list.
I fitted lowering links last week. The difference in ride quality within 5mm height difference down low was amazing....
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For Sale and Wanted - General
22nd October 2015, 09:35 AM
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WANTED: D3 split front armrest hinge
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WANTED: D3 split front armrest hinge
I'm after the metal frame work of the split front arm rest. My current one has burst the 2 struts inside it and one of the metal spring clips for the open handle. Cheapest I've seen one for is £60,...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th October 2015, 06:01 PM
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Suspension calibration always failing
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g-black
Suspension calibration always failing
I've read very thread in this so far and I'm completely stumped.
I've successfully managed to get the car to lower about 25mm front and 20mm rear. But now every time I try to do the adaptation it...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
12th October 2015, 07:36 PM
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Fixing Soft Close
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15,517
Posted By
g-black
Digging up another old thread to try and get some...
Digging up another old thread to try and get some answers for another question.
Did you manage to fix your soft close issue or did you have to replace the motor? Are the motors the same on all...
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D3 - Interior Trims
9th October 2015, 08:21 AM
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Cupholder & Ashtray lid Gears
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g-black
Any update on this? Bought my very own W12 on...
Any update on this? Bought my very own W12 on Wednesday and the cup holder, and two in the rear extended centre console are broken.
What's the best way to take them out to get a good look at them?
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D3 - Engine Bay
5th October 2015, 12:56 PM
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3
W12 Service
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2,936
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g-black
Thanks for that chaps! Yes Del probably...
Thanks for that chaps!
Yes Del probably more info than I could ever need but some handy notes for retrofitting a few parts down the line. A good service will start me off though.
Cheers!
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D3 - Engine Bay
4th October 2015, 03:26 PM
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3
W12 Service
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g-black
W12 Service
Any home mechanics or professionals able to give me a few pointers on doing a service on the D3 W12? Is there 1 sump plug or 2 and 1 or 2 oil filters?
Also how easy are the spark plugs to change?...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
31st August 2015, 12:05 PM
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W12 grill fitment.
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Posted By
g-black
Perfect. I'll try and dig out a part number for...
Perfect. I'll try and dig out a part number for the right one. Cheers 👍
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D3 - Body and Exterior
24th August 2015, 06:21 PM
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W12 grill fitment.
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g-black
Just digging an old thread up with regards to the...
Just digging an old thread up with regards to the grill.
Can the number plate bracket on the w12 grill be bought separately? The gloss black piece with the chrome strips too and bottom? My friend...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th August 2015, 10:49 AM
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Modified My W12 Suspension today..
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g-black
Could this theory be reversed? I've been doing a...
Could this theory be reversed? I've been doing a lot of reading up on the factory air suspension and how it all works. I have a lot off experience using aftermarket air suspension from airlift and...
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