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Reffro
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Daily banter
7th June 2019, 03:27 PM
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Not many posts on here today...
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Reffro
Not many posts on here today...
Where is everybody?:Confused:
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Owners Meets
5th February 2019, 03:24 PM
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Adi 2010 - photos required
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Reffro
Oh yes... Marbling my tyres, toasting my brakes...
Oh yes... Marbling my tyres, toasting my brakes and whispering past like an 8 does
Just looked back at the ADI 2010 report thread. http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2205 That takes me...
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Owners Meets
5th February 2019, 12:22 PM
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Adi 2010 - photos required
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10,035
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Reffro
I can see me in the pictures above but not my...
I can see me in the pictures above but not my car. I must have parked it somewhere else pre or post the track spanking...
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Daily banter
12th November 2018, 10:10 AM
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VW CEO drinking Tesla Kool-Aid?
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Reffro
If I'm free to join, I would look forward to...
If I'm free to join, I would look forward to sharing a beer with you as always.+++
As for the EV, not going to happen for me and a great many people, now or in the near future, I don't have a...
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Daily banter
7th November 2018, 01:42 PM
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VW CEO drinking Tesla Kool-Aid?
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Reffro
OK, in the USA, the market is separated between...
OK, in the USA, the market is separated between Cars and Trucks. Cars are just that, Trucks include both Pickups/Vans and most importantly SUV's. SUV's are considered to be Cars everywhere else, so...
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Daily banter
5th November 2018, 02:03 PM
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VW CEO drinking Tesla Kool-Aid?
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Reffro
OK, that reads a bit better, but not much...that...
OK, that reads a bit better, but not much...that article is typical of the puff pieces that are written in the green press, throwing in lots of facts an figures without qualification.
The article...
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Daily banter
2nd November 2018, 09:31 AM
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VW CEO drinking Tesla Kool-Aid?
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15,956
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Tesla are neither the biggest selling...
Tesla are neither the biggest selling Manufacturer in the USA let alone North America, nor do they have the highest revenues of any manufacturer. 17th by volume, 16th by revenue for Cars in the USA....
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Owners Meets
9th October 2018, 02:20 PM
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ADI - October 13th
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Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the...
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke Arms
2. CtL +1 Big Boys Brekkie and room Friday night at Bolingbroke Arms (D2 S8)
3. HPsauce with BBB@BA (D2 S8 with fixed NSR window)...
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Owners Meets
9th October 2018, 12:44 PM
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ADI - October 13th
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Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the...
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke Arms
2. CtL +1 Big Boys Brekkie and room Friday night at Bolingbroke Arms (D2 S8)
3. HPsauce + 1 BBB@BA (unless my NSR window is still an...
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Daily banter
3rd September 2018, 02:08 PM
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Whats in the workshop - 03 plate D2
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Reffro
I can certainly be persuaded...I'm even back in a...
I can certainly be persuaded...I'm even back in a VAG product, though not an 8.
I managed to get a good (read cheap) 24mth lease on a Skoda Superb. Though should the weather prove to be...
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Daily banter
3rd September 2018, 12:14 PM
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Whats in the workshop - 03 plate D2
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Reffro
6/8ths? Three Quarters?
6/8ths?
Three Quarters?
Forum:
Daily banter
13th July 2018, 03:24 PM
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Who bought it then??
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Reffro
Who bought it then??
Just for laughs, anybody on here?
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24876/lot/210/?category=grid&length=560&page=1
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Owners Meets
18th October 2016, 08:19 AM
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Audi Driver International - Castle Combe - Saturday 15th October 2016
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Reffro
I don't even want to know why you can identify me...
I don't even want to know why you can identify me from my bum.....Good spot nonetheless :D
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
13th October 2015, 03:56 PM
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Police warning: incorrect wheel size on Audi A8L D2
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Reffro
My view and looking at the MOT regs and the...
My view and looking at the MOT regs and the photos, you do appear to have a problem. If you look how your wheel arch tapers in from the top of the arch towards the rear bumper, this appears to be the...
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Daily banter
18th August 2015, 10:17 AM
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New S8 sporting challenge - Hillclimbing!
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Reffro
New S8 sporting challenge - Hillclimbing!
A very positive article on the abilities of the D4 S8
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/motorsport/leaders-hillclimb-challenge--audi-s8/32721
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Daily banter
13th August 2015, 03:50 PM
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Ouch
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14,689
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Reffro
I was going to offer exactly the same opinion. My...
I was going to offer exactly the same opinion. My dad has a 730d M-Sport, I had a run in it at the weekend and you've got to enjoy how it drives, but the looks are iffy. Oh and the economy can be...
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D3 - Everything Else
13th August 2015, 01:23 PM
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2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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Reffro
Very much a reference made with humour, referring...
Very much a reference made with humour, referring to the 19th Century when we used to deport criminals to Australia for what today are seen as lower level offences.
Personally in this case, I...
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Motormouth
29th July 2015, 02:21 PM
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Shell launches Fill Up & Go
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Reffro
Hi Oli, I just wanted to say that having...
Hi Oli,
I just wanted to say that having received the e-mail from Shell advertising the launch of Fill & Go, I had to decline due to one specific reason.
I have a cashback credit card that gives...
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Daily banter
23rd July 2015, 08:43 PM
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New car - yellow and Italian
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Reffro
I did the little Italian 2nd car thing for a...
I did the little Italian 2nd car thing for a while too. Only problem was I looked for any excuse to use the S8 and got bored of driving my Punto. I eventually found the ideal solution and upgraded...
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Owners Meets
29th June 2015, 06:50 PM
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Germany Meet 7th-9th August 2015 - Who is interested in coming?
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Reffro
I'm giving it serious consideration... Just need...
I'm giving it serious consideration... Just need to see how much tread I have left before hitting the track!
Forum:
Daily banter
4th June 2015, 09:48 AM
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Hypermiling God
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Reffro
I did a a bit of 'economy' driving last week from...
I did a a bit of 'economy' driving last week from Newcastle to near Lincoln, 161 miles with my cruise set at 65mph on dual carriageway/motorway and 56mph on single carriageway, to average 56mph...
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Owners Meets
7th May 2015, 08:50 AM
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2015 uk a8/s8 owners annual meet
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134,144
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Reffro
I'm sorry to say i won't be joining you all this...
I'm sorry to say i won't be joining you all this year. I have looked at my social diary and work diary and something has to give. Currently I have social or work engagements booked for every weekend...
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Owners Meets
29th April 2015, 01:11 PM
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Nurburgring run 9th/10th May
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Reffro
Hi, I don't know whether I shared this clip...
Hi,
I don't know whether I shared this clip before.
The final 10 secs of the clip features a couple of cars you might recognise. Lets hope for less of a liquid challenge on track in 11 days...
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Owners Meets
31st March 2015, 09:31 AM
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Nurburgring run 9th/10th May
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4,995
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Reffro
Nurburgring run 9th/10th May
Hi,
a couple of reprobates, namely myself and darrenjoe90 are planning a run to the Nordschleife on the weekend of 9th/10th May. This was all cooked up on Sunday during a 5 minute conversation...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
31st March 2015, 09:15 AM
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Vredestein Ultrac Vordi in 275/35/20 For Sale
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3,529
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Reffro
I disagree, they looked pretty sweet on my old D2!
I disagree, they looked pretty sweet on my old D2!
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd March 2015, 07:57 PM
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SOUTH WEST Regional Meet - Sunday 29th March 2015
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14,894
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Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey (1 Adult, 0 kids) 2. Tintin...
1. Architex Ma8tey (1 Adult, 0 kids)
2. Tintin (1 Adult, 0 kids)
3. Conan The Librarian
4. Darrenjoe90
5. Daviesbike
6. Mannyo
7. Barzya8 (2 Adults) now confirmed
8. Reffro (just the big...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th February 2015, 08:18 AM
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37
D2 S8 Remap - worth it or not?
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17,208
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Reffro
Thought I'd chip in on this one. Against the...
Thought I'd chip in on this one. Against the prevailing opinion I am completely in favour of remapping the D2 S8.
Along with a few others here I had the REVO Stage 2 map put on my old car. It was...
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Owners Meets
19th January 2015, 10:33 AM
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153
2015 uk a8/s8 owners annual meet
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134,144
Posted By
Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3...
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
2. TinTin + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
3. ConanTheLibrarian + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
4. Daviesbike + 1 - Staying Locally
5....
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Owners Meets
18th January 2015, 07:24 PM
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153
2015 uk a8/s8 owners annual meet
Views:
134,144
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Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3...
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
2. TinTin + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
3. ConanTheLibrarian + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
4. Daviesbike + 1 - Staying Locally
5....
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For Sale and Wanted - General
2nd January 2015, 09:24 AM
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Swb w12 for sale
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4,422
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Reffro
Just to add, there were 220 LWB and 74 SWB D3 A8...
Just to add, there were 220 LWB and 74 SWB D3 A8 W12 registered new in the UK during 2003-2010.
So for 67 to remain, they have been driven very carefully.
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
1st December 2014, 03:59 PM
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5
For those of you thinking about winter tyres
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Reffro
For those of you thinking about winter tyres
Saw these on offer. Perfect fit for a D2 on 20's and what looked like a fair price too.
...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
24th November 2014, 03:11 PM
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WANTED A8 D2 (02) 3.8 Quattro Front Brake Callipers
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2,772
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Reffro
Mark works with me and he is having a tough time...
Mark works with me and he is having a tough time finding calipers. I know some guys on here are able to source via German dealers, can anyone help with this?
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D2 - Interior
9th November 2014, 08:55 PM
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Where on Earth does it all come from!
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Reffro
I had similar trouble. I can't remember where...
I had similar trouble. I can't remember where exactly but there was a crack in the intake for the aircon if I remember correctly. Rain water was entering in directly through it. I'm sorry to say it...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
30th October 2014, 08:56 AM
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Wanted - 18" D2 Quattro Sport alloys
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Reffro
Thanks guys, I've passed on the link to this...
Thanks guys, I've passed on the link to this topic to my friend, I'm hoping he'll be in contact with one of you shortly.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
28th October 2014, 03:05 PM
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Wanted - 18" D2 Quattro Sport alloys
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Reffro
What about the offset for those coming from an...
What about the offset for those coming from an A6, is it correct? I thought D2 wheels had a different offset.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
28th October 2014, 02:35 PM
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Wanted - 18" D2 Quattro Sport alloys
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Reffro
Wanted - 18" D2 Quattro Sport alloys
Anyone got a set of these going spare? My friend needs a set of 4, preferably with tyres.
Let me know what you have and what you'd want for them.
Thanks, Reffro
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
17th October 2014, 09:21 AM
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Catalyst replacement
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14,274
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Reffro
I seem to remember that the REVO remap had...
I seem to remember that the REVO remap had already coded out the post cat lambda on my car, so in theory you should have no problem with fitting the sports cats, though I went with 200 cell rather...
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Owners Meets
12th October 2014, 03:14 PM
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108
AUDI Driver International - Castle Combe SAT 11th October
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42,876
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Reffro
Choo choo! What was a very fun ride with...
Choo choo!
What was a very fun ride with Darren ended rather abruptly, though with no lasting damage.
We had another go at repairing the car last night back at the hotel as it lost 2 litres of...
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D2 - Everything else
8th October 2014, 01:42 PM
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312
Erratic throttle response when cold
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108,202
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Reffro
Just a quick observation, your power issue seem...
Just a quick observation, your power issue seem recently to be joined with sharp turns. Is there something amiss with your power steering pump? I remember when on full lock in my old D2 it used to...
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Owners Meets
4th September 2014, 03:58 PM
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108
AUDI Driver International - Castle Combe SAT 11th October
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42,876
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Reffro
I don't need a stand pass, I'll be in the three...
I don't need a stand pass, I'll be in the three pointer again or on the bike, either way I'm not going to be parking with you guys.
STAND PASSES
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast
2. Goran...
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Owners Meets
22nd August 2014, 08:53 AM
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108
AUDI Driver International - Castle Combe SAT 11th October
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42,876
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Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast 2. Goran ...
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast
2. Goran
3. notorious
4. Texas - it is just down the road so churlish not to :-)
5. M-A8 - 1 or 2 for breakfast
6. Darrenjoe90
7. CtL + Better Half
8....
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Motormouth
12th August 2014, 02:48 PM
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3
Tesco Pitstop
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13,684
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Reffro
I used Asda Tyres for the first time recently....
I used Asda Tyres for the first time recently. Very competitive price wise and plenty of locations as they use Halfrauds service centres to fit the tyres.
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
29th July 2014, 12:42 PM
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Emission Control System warning
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19,144
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Reffro
It won't be fuel then, any issues related to that...
It won't be fuel then, any issues related to that should go once any 95 is flushed out.
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
29th July 2014, 10:52 AM
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50
Emission Control System warning
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19,144
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Reffro
I couldn't see it referenced, but what fuel have...
I couldn't see it referenced, but what fuel have you been using? VW/Audi FSi engines are notorious for being temperamental when not being run on 98 octane.
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd July 2014, 02:46 PM
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Dogs and Librarians
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Reffro
Dogs and Librarians
Don't know why, but seeing this
...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th June 2014, 06:18 PM
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My s8 de-catted itself !!!
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4,255
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Reffro
My S8 did the same thing whilst I was on my way...
My S8 did the same thing whilst I was on my way to get some sports cats fitted. I was driving carefully up the M1. Going through a set of roadworks I had a Merc E-class coming flying behind and sit...
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Daily banter
22nd June 2014, 03:59 PM
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7
Online Car Specification Reports
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3,988
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Reffro
Interesting site that. Good to see another outlet...
Interesting site that. Good to see another outlet using the data in a small way I work to produce.
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D3 - Engine Bay
28th May 2014, 08:44 PM
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Anybody know what this is?!
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8,394
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Reffro
Bellows and linkage for your variable length...
Bellows and linkage for your variable length inlet manifold.
Sorry to say but if the linkage has gone, its likely that the manifold flaps are seized too.
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Owners Meets
22nd May 2014, 09:58 AM
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Germany: 4th International A8-Germany Meet 2014
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9,086
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Reffro
Any chance of a sneaky Nordschleife diversion on...
Any chance of a sneaky Nordschleife diversion on the return journey???
I would be awfully tempted to come again in my latest three pointed limo
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Owners Meets
9th April 2014, 10:57 AM
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347
Poll:
A8/S8 Annual Meet, 6-8th June 2014
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123,443
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Reffro
I'd be looking at M11, A14, A1, A66, M6 through...
I'd be looking at M11, A14, A1, A66, M6 through to the borders...
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