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vagdream
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
4th March 2024, 05:00 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,287
Posted By
vagdream
Down to £4k now, worth a punt if all is well with...
Down to £4k now, worth a punt if all is well with the transmission!
Forum:
Daily banter
17th December 2021, 03:19 PM
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6
House Insurance
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2,550
Posted By
vagdream
Now use a local broker who i have been extremely...
Now use a local broker who i have been extremely pleased with, they compare cover annually and fully dealt with a collapsed boundary wall claim last year on my behalf.
Forum:
Daily banter
6th December 2021, 05:09 PM
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18
Saudi F1
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5,262
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vagdream
'I checked the F1 site earlier and Max has been...
'I checked the F1 site earlier and Max has been given a further 10 second penalty for braking, which resulted in that shunt. Given the evidence they had, I fully support that.'
As I read it there...
Forum:
Daily banter
29th June 2021, 07:50 AM
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51
Travelling Again
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26,293
Posted By
vagdream
Ray, Enjoy your time in God's principality
Ray, Enjoy your time in God's principality
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Daily banter
10th June 2021, 09:02 AM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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392,320
Posted By
vagdream
' the noise from whatever engines are in it was...
' the noise from whatever engines are in it was deafening'.
747-VC25 uses GE CF6-80C2-B1 powerplants.
Forum:
Daily banter
5th June 2021, 05:53 PM
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6
If you're going to buy an "EV" as a getaway car...
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2,808
Posted By
vagdream
Car batteries, reminds me of the video in the...
Car batteries, reminds me of the video in the attached link
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=593812404556647
Forum:
Daily banter
12th May 2021, 08:04 PM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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392,320
Posted By
vagdream
Well what a coincidence, the same Chinook has...
Well what a coincidence, the same Chinook has just passed 15 miles to the south of us!
Forum:
Daily banter
12th May 2021, 06:03 PM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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392,320
Posted By
vagdream
So presumably on it's way back to base at Odiham?
So presumably on it's way back to base at Odiham?
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd April 2021, 04:01 PM
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13
D2 in a drag race??
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6,043
Posted By
vagdream
Quite right, our Leon Cupra R is miles quicker...
Quite right, our Leon Cupra R is miles quicker than the S8 but it does not have the same prescence, character nor V8 noise!
Forum:
Daily banter
12th February 2021, 05:05 PM
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79
Time to say Farewell
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50,827
Posted By
vagdream
-as above I've already had the joyful arrival of...
-as above I've already had the joyful arrival of a baby D2, its called an A2! -
'All the best garages have at least one A2 and S8'
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
28th January 2021, 06:12 PM
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12
Weird computer monitor problem
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21,242
Posted By
vagdream
Have you tried connecting a different screen to...
Have you tried connecting a different screen to the port to confirm the problem is actually in the screen hardware?
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
4th January 2021, 05:09 PM
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26
Space saver
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35,897
Posted By
vagdream
When we were running our Q7 etron for big...
When we were running our Q7 etron for big mileages, I carried an emergency 'slim spacesaver' trapped between the rear seat and loadcover/dog net. This was better for my peace of mind but then meant...
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
30th December 2020, 02:43 PM
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26
Space saver
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35,897
Posted By
vagdream
What 17" wheels were you using? I have been...
What 17" wheels were you using? I have been running winter rubber with 17" Avus wheels on my FL S8 over the past three winter seasons with no clearance issues.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
26th December 2020, 02:38 PM
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16
How much have you spent on your A8 this year?
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14,567
Posted By
vagdream
Standard Running costs-tax, insurance, MOT; £500...
Standard Running costs-tax, insurance, MOT; £500 plus fuel. Maintenance of front suspension components and wheels, couple of sensors and some MJ upgrade parts about £850. So a cheap year so far!
Forum:
Daily banter
21st November 2020, 04:26 PM
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12
Audi s8 genuine Avus 18” wheels what price🤷🏻*♂️
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4,497
Posted By
vagdream
Good call to consider the camper market, but it...
Good call to consider the camper market, but it is only VW Transporter T4 that uses 5x112, the T5 and T6 are both 5x120 fitment.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th November 2020, 04:07 PM
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51
Brake Block group buy
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50,498
Posted By
vagdream
1, Spannerrash-----Posted 2, Chris B ---------...
1, Spannerrash-----Posted
2, Chris B --------- Posted
3, The Laird ———--Posted, arrived, installed (but not tested yet).
4, HPsauce --------Posted, arrived
5, Moltuae ---------Posted, arrived
6,...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
6th November 2020, 09:42 PM
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14
Question to anyone who used Audi Tradition
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12,415
Posted By
vagdream
Last time I used AT, I bought as part of a group...
Last time I used AT, I bought as part of a group buy (one consolidated package) through a German resident and then redistributed the other individual's items in the UK. The whole process only...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th November 2020, 04:34 PM
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51
Brake Block group buy
Views:
50,498
Posted By
vagdream
1, Spannerrash 2, Ronin 3, The Laird 4,...
1, Spannerrash
2, Ronin
3, The Laird
4, HPsauce
5, Moltuae
6, David's8
7, Johnny quattro
8, Spanker
9, tintin
10, vagdream
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd October 2020, 05:07 PM
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65
LED Glovebox Pre Order
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37,353
Posted By
vagdream
MJ, Arrived safely, many thanks. G
MJ, Arrived safely, many thanks.
G
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
18th October 2020, 05:33 PM
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65
LED Glovebox Pre Order
Views:
37,353
Posted By
vagdream
Spannerrash - warm HPSauce - cool Moltuae -...
Spannerrash - warm
HPSauce - cool
Moltuae - cool
The Laird - warm
Audifan - cool white
vagdream- warm white +repair wire please
Forum:
Daily banter
10th August 2020, 08:42 AM
Replies:
210
What's going on in the air?
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392,320
Posted By
vagdream
Probably on UK lease for logistics shipments, i...
Probably on UK lease for logistics shipments, i used to lease one through Heavylift in the late 90's to move late delivery aero engines to Boeing Everett from EMA.
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
6th August 2020, 09:18 AM
Replies:
15
Has anyone....
Views:
17,671
Posted By
vagdream
An exhaust/Cat fitting business suggested to me a...
An exhaust/Cat fitting business suggested to me a few years ago that probably the most economic way out of this issue was to replace the dead cats with a couple of E marked aftermarket items for a...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd June 2020, 07:31 AM
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9
Front Shock Absorbers FL D2 S8
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5,579
Posted By
vagdream
Thanks again for this additional data. Don't now...
Thanks again for this additional data. Don't now think there is anything to be lost by giving it a try. I have taken a couple of measurements from the SA spring platform mounting ridge to the support...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
29th May 2020, 09:28 PM
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17
D2 Classic Insurance
Views:
10,284
Posted By
vagdream
It is worth noting that Carole Nash also offer a...
It is worth noting that Carole Nash also offer a multi car classic cover policy as I recall.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2020, 01:27 PM
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9
Front Shock Absorbers FL D2 S8
Views:
5,579
Posted By
vagdream
Many thanks both for you input, will have to do...
Many thanks both for you input, will have to do some more parts collecting then. Local Audi parts man had however previously confirmed that AQ and AR variants were pre '99 S8 fitments.
Thanks again.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2020, 08:00 AM
Replies:
9
Front Shock Absorbers FL D2 S8
Views:
5,579
Posted By
vagdream
Front Shock Absorbers FL D2 S8
Some advice please.
I am presently addressing some age old issues on my 2002 S8 and have gathered together some new components to fix MOT advisories (manifesting as a couple of front end...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st May 2020, 11:48 AM
Replies:
33
Sticky:
Boot grommets now available!
Views:
84,199
Posted By
vagdream
MJ Many thanks, that delivery was astounding. It...
MJ Many thanks, that delivery was astounding. It was nearly as quick as if it had been delivered personally, here by 10.00 am.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
30th April 2020, 11:18 AM
Replies:
33
Sticky:
Boot grommets now available!
Views:
84,199
Posted By
vagdream
And another order, thank you.
And another order, thank you.
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
24th April 2020, 05:29 PM
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66
3D Printed Boot Grommet
Views:
66,505
Posted By
vagdream
Please add me to your ever growing list, MJ. ...
Please add me to your ever growing list, MJ.
Thank you.
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
16th April 2020, 05:06 PM
Replies:
32
Lots of swear words!
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32,406
Posted By
vagdream
RESULT!! Good luck with the repair.
RESULT!! Good luck with the repair.
Forum:
Daily banter
27th February 2020, 04:11 PM
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17
Evapo-rust
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8,027
Posted By
vagdream
I've always found white vinegar to be quite...
I've always found white vinegar to be quite effective and cheap.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
4th February 2020, 04:40 PM
Replies:
5
Audi A2 1.4tdi 75bhp 2002reg (for sale)
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5,220
Posted By
vagdream
Hmmm, anything is possible. ...
Hmmm, anything is possible.
https://www.a2oc.net/community/index.php?threads/red-leather-seats-4-seater-for-sale.42008/
Forum:
Daily banter
24th January 2020, 05:56 PM
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41
Anybody near this car can view please Ipswitch Audi
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16,158
Posted By
vagdream
Hmm, that is interesting we are about to come to...
Hmm, that is interesting we are about to come to the end of our 3 year business lease on a Q7 etron and have been considering the options; one of which was to buy the vehicle at what appeared to be a...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
20th November 2019, 09:43 AM
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20
Cowl drain - water bath
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17,002
Posted By
vagdream
I have used one of the Aldi special buys in the...
I have used one of the Aldi special buys in the past and it seems adequate for the purpose!
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
14th November 2019, 12:17 PM
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9
Instrument cluster display
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6,812
Posted By
vagdream
Moisture/dampness is definitely an issue as when...
Moisture/dampness is definitely an issue as when the S8 was left outside i encountered the 'milometer display fading or failing elements in the display' but after been kept in a garage/unit for 12...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th November 2019, 12:05 PM
Replies:
10
Drivetribe
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5,597
Posted By
vagdream
Would love to see the state of the Q8's tyres...
Would love to see the state of the Q8's tyres after that lap! Also the surface on the Carousel looks significantly better than the last time I visited the 'ring.
Forum:
Motormouth
28th September 2019, 07:20 AM
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7
My New Ducati SuperSport S 939
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15,769
Posted By
vagdream
Very impressive, and it is a member of the...
Very impressive, and it is a member of the Volkswagen Audi Group after all!!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
9th January 2019, 04:12 PM
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4
For Sale..clearout of seats etc
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3,764
Posted By
vagdream
Hi, Is the front seat from the passenger side...
Hi,
Is the front seat from the passenger side and are the electric control adjustment levers still in place? I have a FL D2 S8 with damage to the seat controls.
Also, where are you located?...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
12th November 2018, 03:25 PM
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26
No Indicators at all from the stalk?
Views:
12,661
Posted By
vagdream
As I recall the relay was 'above' the passenger's...
As I recall the relay was 'above' the passenger's feet and behind the glovebox, so 'reasonably' accessible.
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
11th November 2018, 06:22 PM
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26
No Indicators at all from the stalk?
Views:
12,661
Posted By
vagdream
Had a similar failure on my S8 earlier this year...
Had a similar failure on my S8 earlier this year on the way to the MOT station! Fixed with a new relay.
Forum:
Daily banter
18th July 2018, 09:35 PM
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21
Insurance Time For The D2 A8 - Options
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21,107
Posted By
vagdream
I don't know how old you are but I've got my D2...
I don't know how old you are but I've got my D2 S8 with Saga at £170.
Forum:
Driving bliss
4th April 2018, 04:47 PM
Replies:
6
Help! France and Northern Spain
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18,035
Posted By
vagdream
Other areas worth a visit in this part of France...
Other areas worth a visit in this part of France are Poitiers, Cognac, La Rochelle and Angouleme and their environs. We always enjoyed the 'Les Géants du Ciel' bird show at Chauvigny on the castle...
Forum:
Daily banter
12th March 2018, 02:52 PM
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11
A new invention
Views:
4,630
Posted By
vagdream
Just under Botang's hole?
Just under Botang's hole?
Forum:
Daily banter
20th December 2017, 07:41 PM
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7
Reputable Audi independant garage located in NW Wales - any recommendations?
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3,477
Posted By
vagdream
Glad to hear you got the car fixed and some good...
Glad to hear you got the car fixed and some good feedback on Chris who is located even closer to me.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th December 2017, 07:20 PM
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25
Front wheels “hopping” in full lock
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11,109
Posted By
vagdream
Every quattro (non Haldex) version of any Audi I...
Every quattro (non Haldex) version of any Audi I have owned has displayed the 'quattro lock' and these have included ur, S8, A4, a6 and Q7.
Forum:
Daily banter
21st November 2017, 05:26 PM
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3
salvage hunters
Views:
3,271
Posted By
vagdream
If he actually paid £9k for the RS6, then he will...
If he actually paid £9k for the RS6, then he will be selling at quite a loss because having seen and spoken about the car it has had a considerable amount of work done recently.
Forum:
Daily banter
6th November 2017, 06:31 PM
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65
average age of private A8/S8 owner
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19,243
Posted By
vagdream
60 now and acquired my 2002 D2 S8 on finishing...
60 now and acquired my 2002 D2 S8 on finishing full time paid employment in April 2015, what a laugh!
Forum:
Daily banter
26th September 2017, 04:46 PM
Replies:
7
Reputable Audi independant garage located in NW Wales - any recommendations?
Views:
3,477
Posted By
vagdream
Hi, Have a word with Mike at M+S Automotive in...
Hi,
Have a word with Mike at M+S Automotive in Builder Street West (opposite the football club). They have done some good work on my Audis and on a reasonable hourly rate.
Graham
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
24th June 2017, 05:28 PM
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17
Online stock trading
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14,404
Posted By
vagdream
'it appears every year before the dividends are...
'it appears every year before the dividends are assigned price seems to be 10% higher that average dropping a lot straight after even if dividends are usually below 3%.'
Just beware that you do...
Forum:
Daily banter
26th February 2017, 06:27 PM
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24
Clean with Fresh Wheels!
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11,005
Posted By
vagdream
Rolls-Royce Derby Moor Lane car park? Nice job,...
Rolls-Royce Derby Moor Lane car park? Nice job, did you use someone local to Derby for the powder coating?
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