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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
31st May 2016, 08:17 PM
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My beloved 4.2tdi Sport
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Spot on!! It is Pelton fell. Most people miss our...
Spot on!! It is Pelton fell. Most people miss our crescent from the main road,how did you spot it?It only comes out on the weekends so I guess it lowers the odds. Thanks for the compliment+++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
31st May 2016, 05:52 PM
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My beloved 4.2tdi Sport
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harvmiester17
My beloved 4.2tdi Sport
Time for a change so I'm selling my lovely 8. I would rather it went to someone who really appreciates them, so if your interested this is the listing on eBay.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
12th May 2016, 08:35 PM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
This is an L from a forum in the states...
This is an L from a forum in the states (audizine.com) the yanks are very good with alloy choice and set up. Loads of info on there regarding offset and wheel width, you should have a look. :D
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
12th May 2016, 04:56 PM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
They're genuine BBS LM alloys, I bought them used...
They're genuine BBS LM alloys, I bought them used and had them recut and painted. They cost a small fortune new but you can buy very good replica sets if you look around.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
11th May 2016, 05:57 AM
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wheel width
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Ha thanks, it gets a lot of looks and comments....
Ha thanks, it gets a lot of looks and comments. No rubbing issues at all, I used lowering links to drop it about 35mm. The discs aren't a problem but the size of the front calliper can be, I used...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th May 2016, 04:16 PM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
I have no idea why they are upside down, like I...
I have no idea why they are upside down, like I said when it comes to doing stuff online I am truly crap.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th May 2016, 04:10 PM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
Here are a few photos as requested.
Here are a few photos as requested.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th May 2016, 12:44 PM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
I'll post some picks when I get home from work,...
I'll post some picks when I get home from work, didn't realise it was that easy.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th May 2016, 05:48 AM
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wheel width
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harvmiester17
I have a staggered offset set of 20" BBS alloys...
I have a staggered offset set of 20" BBS alloys on mine which are 11" on the rear and 9.5 on the front. If I knew how to post photos on this forum I could show how they look but I'm crap so I can't....
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D3 - Engine Bay
20th February 2016, 05:10 PM
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2009 3.0tdi lumpy idle.
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harvmiester17
Couldn't agree more, we stock the full range of...
Couldn't agree more, we stock the full range of Forte products and have had surprising results with them. If it is a hydraulic follower then use there engine flush for an extended period, drain the...
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D3 - Everything Else
2nd January 2016, 02:21 PM
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A8 towing/towbar
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harvmiester17
You can fit that tow bar and use standard single...
You can fit that tow bar and use standard single or twin electric sockets. All you need to do then is put the car in towing mode manually. I did this with mine using an original Audi tow bar and it...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th March 2015, 06:43 PM
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Upgrade to S8 brakes
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harvmiester17
Most 4.2tdi's come with W12 brakes as standard,...
Most 4.2tdi's come with W12 brakes as standard, mine has them and if you fit high performance pads and discs they aren't far off the performance of an S. S8 Brembo's are better than the S8 ATE system...
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Daily banter
8th March 2015, 12:47 PM
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A cause for celebration
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harvmiester17
Congratulations :)
Congratulations :)
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Other marques
1st March 2015, 03:13 PM
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Porsche Cayenne S brief review
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12,264
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harvmiester17
The 4.8 is not totally immune to cylinder...
The 4.8 is not totally immune to cylinder scoring, I've personally only seen one over the past couple of years,that was a particularly abused example and heard of a couple of others. The issue does...
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Other marques
26th February 2015, 06:45 PM
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Porsche Cayenne S brief review
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harvmiester17
The box is the weakest part of the car, they...
The box is the weakest part of the car, they never got the mapping right. It's still a very clever machine just a flawed one. Great to try and hand back like your doing. Mark 2s are much much better.
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Other marques
26th February 2015, 06:23 PM
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Porsche Cayenne S brief review
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harvmiester17
The Aisin Warner box was beefed up in 2005 so you...
The Aisin Warner box was beefed up in 2005 so you should be ok. Running it on good quality super unleaded or Shell Vpower will reduce the chance of engine wear+++
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Other marques
26th February 2015, 06:11 PM
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Porsche Cayenne S brief review
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harvmiester17
I owned a Cayenne S for three and a half years,...
I owned a Cayenne S for three and a half years, plenty of power and surprisingly capable on the twisties for a two and a half tonne car. Especially if you have air suspension and your in sports mode....
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Daily banter
11th September 2014, 01:57 PM
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Very Sad :-(
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harvmiester17
If you lived closer to Durham or Newcastle I...
If you lived closer to Durham or Newcastle I could save you at least £500 on that price. But its still a big chunk of money. It all depends on how much you love the car! Retail value doesn't really...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
10th September 2014, 05:59 AM
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Emission Control System warning
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harvmiester17
Fantastic news, I'll keep an eye out for you on...
Fantastic news, I'll keep an eye out for you on the road. Enjoy
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Daily banter
3rd September 2014, 05:36 PM
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Audi A/S8 Owners & their Work!
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harvmiester17
That's just showing off!!:) I own a workshop in...
That's just showing off!!:)
I own a workshop in Newcastle that specialises in German cars, any age any model or make, I also spent many years restoring classic Alfa Romeo's amongst others so have a...
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D4 - Engine Bay
17th August 2014, 08:19 PM
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4.2TDi tuning
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29,046
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harvmiester17
Doubling the torque would result in 1300 nm?????...
Doubling the torque would result in 1300 nm????? It's not a semi auto its a fully automatic gearbox with a switchable valve body and it is rated to 1200 nm as standard.:Confused:
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D4 - Engine Bay
17th August 2014, 06:35 PM
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4.2TDi tuning
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29,046
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harvmiester17
DPF is a visual inspection only at the moment on...
DPF is a visual inspection only at the moment on an MOT test, so as long as the DPF canister is still part of the exhaust system and the car passes the emission test the car will pass the test. I...
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D4 - Engine Bay
17th August 2014, 06:27 PM
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4.2TDi tuning
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29,046
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harvmiester17
Why is 20% the limit on a remap on a turbo diesel...
Why is 20% the limit on a remap on a turbo diesel or petrol for that matter? Take a look on you tube these engines have been taken up to 420 bhp and 1000 nm and still reliable.
As for price it cost...
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D4 - Engine Bay
17th August 2014, 08:21 AM
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4.2TDi tuning
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harvmiester17
Had my D3 done with the dpf also, map was done on...
Had my D3 done with the dpf also, map was done on a rolling road and its now running with 390bhp and 800nm. Best I've seen on a run is 39 mpg at a steady 70 from London to Durham. Very fast+++
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
10th June 2014, 06:43 PM
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Best ever mpg?
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12,167
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harvmiester17
Honestly get it remapped, it will blow you socks...
Honestly get it remapped, it will blow you socks off. Just had my 4.2 TDI done and dpf's removed and it is a monster!!! 390bhp and 885nm of torque and can still give 40 mpg on a run. I used to be...
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Daily banter
31st May 2014, 05:33 AM
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Ages of 8 owners...
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25,452
Posted By
harvmiester17
I'm 41 and bought my first 8 a month ago, so far...
I'm 41 and bought my first 8 a month ago, so far best car I have owned to date.
I have trade insurance so not an issue.
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D3 - Transmission
19th May 2014, 06:35 PM
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A8 LWB 3.2FSI 06 Plate EPC light and no reversing lights issue
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19,175
Posted By
harvmiester17
Multitronic
Go on eBay and search for Audi multitronic, sensor failure is common on the ecu assembly which is fitted to the gearbox and there are many company's which recondition your unit so there is no need...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
13th May 2014, 08:03 PM
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2
D3 Towbar
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1,989
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harvmiester17
Will do, thanks.+++
Will do, thanks.+++
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For Sale and Wanted - General
13th May 2014, 04:40 PM
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2
D3 Towbar
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1,989
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harvmiester17
D3 Towbar
Hi has anyone out there got a detachable towbar for sale for a D3. I thought I would try the used route before forking out for a new one. I know its a long shot but worth a try.+++
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th May 2014, 05:52 PM
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92
First air suspension issue
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28,936
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harvmiester17
Compressor fault
When you alter the height settings front or rear the system will automatically do a self test, if any faults are detected it will through up a fault code. If you aren't experiencing any other fault...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th May 2014, 01:30 PM
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First air suspension issue
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28,936
Posted By
harvmiester17
Yes your right it could be a leak, it could also...
Yes your right it could be a leak, it could also be that the ambient temperature affects how long it takes for the pump to overheat. Pump kit is roughly £20 on eBay and bolt grip set is about the...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th May 2014, 07:24 AM
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92
First air suspension issue
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28,936
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harvmiester17
Air compressor
Hi, I've just joined here so I hope you don't mind me buting inn. I may be able to she'd some light on the problems you are facing. I own a Cayenne, Touareg and Q7 specialists in Newcastle and I have...
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