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Oli18
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
29th December 2017, 02:05 PM
Replies:
5
For sale: 4x OEM 19” RS6 style wheels with winter tyres for A8
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8,977
Posted By
Oli18
For sale: 4x OEM 19” RS6 style wheels with winter tyres for A8
Surplus to requirements now.
These wheels were the ones that came with my A8 and have Dunlop Winter Tyres on them.
More info here:
...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th October 2017, 03:16 AM
Replies:
12
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
Views:
8,872
Posted By
Oli18
Bingo! - that’s the dream +++ Watch this...
Bingo! - that’s the dream +++
Watch this space...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
28th October 2017, 01:47 PM
Replies:
12
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
Views:
8,872
Posted By
Oli18
Sold to a non forum member from London. It was...
Sold to a non forum member from London. It was sad to let her go :-(
Oli
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
27th September 2017, 06:31 PM
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12
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
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8,872
Posted By
Oli18
Ha - good guess but alas no. A D2 would belong in...
Ha - good guess but alas no. A D2 would belong in the 'dream garage' though. +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
25th September 2017, 06:29 AM
Replies:
12
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
Views:
8,872
Posted By
Oli18
Yes ... but I don't want to jinx by sharing it...
Yes ... but I don't want to jinx by sharing it yet as it's not a certainty at this stage but it will be equally special in my view. +++
That said, it is unlikely to have the spec that this car has...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
24th September 2017, 02:00 PM
Replies:
12
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
Views:
8,872
Posted By
Oli18
For Sale: Rare Audi A8 4.2 TDI Sport - B&O, Fridge, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof
Hi,
It's with a heavy heart that I've decided to put my 8 up for sale.
I've had it for coming up to 4 years since i bought it from Ian (aka 'IT' on the forum) and it's had a lot of money spent...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
12th September 2017, 09:16 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Hi, Just a quick update on my 8... ...
Hi,
Just a quick update on my 8...
She's been a dream over the summer. I don't drive her much these days since getting a new dog and driving our little BMW 1 series with him most of the time...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
5th August 2017, 01:55 PM
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155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Here you go +++ ...
Here you go +++
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-117-leather-renovation.aspx
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
1st March 2017, 11:26 PM
Replies:
59
[A Story of...] The S8 Project
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28,787
Posted By
Oli18
Looks amazing as usual Marcin!
Looks amazing as usual Marcin!
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
18th February 2017, 12:37 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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296,544
Posted By
Oli18
She's just had her annual service with Jack...
She's just had her annual service with Jack Barclay Audi and passed her MoT without advisories. Given all suspension arms and tyres were changed last year, I was hoping she'd sail through :)
I...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
28th January 2017, 02:14 PM
Replies:
47
Battery Drain (don't want to hijack Oli's thread)
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17,278
Posted By
Oli18
Great to hear it all got sorted. +++ Which...
Great to hear it all got sorted. +++
Which control module was it and where was it located?
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
3rd January 2017, 06:55 PM
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155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Haha...I didn't notice but seeing it now, I...
Haha...I didn't notice but seeing it now, I concede I feel the same :ROFL:
My family live in the south called S'Hertogenbosch (aka Den Bosch) if that means anything....not in a garage but if...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
2nd January 2017, 10:29 AM
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155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Just a quick couple of pics of the 8 while I...
Just a quick couple of pics of the 8 while I drove it to NL. Here she is parked up in an underground garage where my family live.
I couldn't think of a better car to drive 7-8 hours in across the...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
1st January 2017, 08:42 PM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
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14,895
Posted By
Oli18
A quick update but having tested this i'm pleased...
A quick update but having tested this i'm pleased to say none of the 4 sides dropped over the course of 3 days.
Thanks for the advice - always good to know how to test for issues.
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
31st December 2016, 06:18 AM
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17
door jamed
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6,118
Posted By
Oli18
Given my own recent experience, I think it sounds...
Given my own recent experience, I think it sounds like a battery on its last legs. I would replace it personally unless the battery is less than 2 years old.
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
30th December 2016, 06:02 AM
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47
Battery Drain (don't want to hijack Oli's thread)
Views:
17,278
Posted By
Oli18
Nice one! Mine did the same and all was sorted...
Nice one! Mine did the same and all was sorted with a new battery! :D
Forum:
Daily banter
24th December 2016, 04:21 AM
Replies:
14
Sticky:
A8 Forum: ESSENTIAL for A8 ownership imho
Views:
60,070
Posted By
Oli18
Well said. - it will have been 8 years since I...
Well said. - it will have been 8 years since I joined in January when it first started. I wouldn't be on my 3rd 8 if it hadn't been for this forum...especially as my last two 8s were bought off Ian! ...
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd December 2016, 02:15 PM
Replies:
12
DIY Refurb done
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12,943
Posted By
Oli18
Awesome work there! Looking fwd to the future...
Awesome work there! Looking fwd to the future updates...+++
Oli
Forum:
Driving bliss
23rd December 2016, 07:55 AM
Replies:
6
Up round and down.
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18,486
Posted By
Oli18
Wow Del, looks amazing...one more thing added on...
Wow Del, looks amazing...one more thing added on my bucket list! +++
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
21st December 2016, 08:04 PM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Views:
14,895
Posted By
Oli18
Hi, Just a quick update but 3 days on and...
Hi,
Just a quick update but 3 days on and the battery is working a treat +++...no starting issues which i would have had previously.
Del, i'll do a proper test of the suspension over the...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
18th December 2016, 04:00 PM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Views:
14,895
Posted By
Oli18
Thanks Del!..I don't believe that i have any one...
Thanks Del!..I don't believe that i have any one corner that drops vs another but will do some more checking over the coming week.
That said, i got in the car this morning and did a quick test on...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
18th December 2016, 05:32 AM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
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14,895
Posted By
Oli18
ainarssems - I did have the ignition on. I will...
ainarssems - I did have the ignition on. I will check that battery voltage later this morning which may give a clue and let you know.
Hi Delboy,
I can confirm that gearshift lights do not...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
17th December 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Views:
14,895
Posted By
Oli18
Here is a fresh scan using VCDS below. I got...
Here is a fresh scan using VCDS below.
I got in the car after i drove it 3 hours earlier. I thought i'd check the battery regulator and went into the 'advanced measuring blocks' and it showed...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
17th December 2016, 05:35 PM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Views:
14,895
Posted By
Oli18
Hi, Thanks for all the advice so far and...
Hi,
Thanks for all the advice so far and sorry for the late reply...been a crazy 2 weeks leading up to Xmas at work.
Good to know i'm not alone in this. I used OBDEleven for my last scan and...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
28th November 2016, 06:35 AM
Replies:
25
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Views:
14,895
Posted By
Oli18
D3 Parasitic battery drain
Hi all,
It's been a while since i've posted but i've kept an eye out on the forum and been enjoying the 8 in the meantime.
For about 2-3 months now, I've been suffering from a parasatic battery...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
19th October 2016, 06:55 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Hi Sam - I haven't had an issue so far luckily. ...
Hi Sam - I haven't had an issue so far luckily.
Thanks,
Oli
Forum:
Daily banter
11th August 2016, 05:19 PM
Replies:
23
The Librarians Woes continue!
Views:
8,893
Posted By
Oli18
Sorry to hear that Mike. Hope you feel better...
Sorry to hear that Mike. Hope you feel better soon and the murple is restored to former glory!
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
30th May 2016, 06:52 PM
Replies:
2
Part number for black car mats please
Views:
3,962
Posted By
Oli18
Thanks mate! Really appreciate you taking the...
Thanks mate! Really appreciate you taking the effort! +++
Oli
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
30th May 2016, 05:32 AM
Replies:
109
She's home
Views:
42,311
Posted By
Oli18
Don't give up Ian she'll be worth it in the end!...
Don't give up Ian she'll be worth it in the end! :)
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
29th May 2016, 06:05 AM
Replies:
2
Part number for black car mats please
Views:
3,962
Posted By
Oli18
Part number for black car mats please
Hi,
I was wondering if someone could help me find the part number for a new black drivers car mat? Not sure if the fronts come as a pair but that would also be ok.
Mine has always been a little...
Forum:
Driving bliss
28th May 2016, 03:44 PM
Replies:
2
Nice view
Views:
16,241
Posted By
Oli18
:love:
:love:
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
28th May 2016, 03:35 PM
Replies:
86
Mike's Aussie D3 A8
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82,963
Posted By
Oli18
Oh crickey! You could probably dye that back with...
Oh crickey! You could probably dye that back with a decent repair kit I think.
Hope you get it sorted mate!
Oli
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
28th May 2016, 12:21 PM
Replies:
21
Wanted: A8 D3 4.2 tdi (2008 on...)
Views:
9,553
Posted By
Oli18
The B&O alone is amazing. The seat can be...
The B&O alone is amazing. The seat can be refurbished pretty well I think.
There appear to be blinds, rear climate control and rear view camera... Not exactly poverty spec I think bit if it's the...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
28th May 2016, 05:49 AM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
They are great and would highly recommend them. I...
They are great and would highly recommend them. I have not experienced any issues so far.
I chose the Type10 2x20mm:
http://www.prosportperformance.co.uk/audispacers.htm
The bolts all come...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
28th May 2016, 05:21 AM
Replies:
14
Oil change time castrol edge
Views:
7,550
Posted By
Oli18
Quantum is the same as Edge ... The former is the...
Quantum is the same as Edge ... The former is the brand for the trade and Edge is for consumers. I use to work for Castrol :)
Don't go off viscosity readings and use the spec from the handbook -...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th May 2016, 05:12 AM
Replies:
4
Rear Caliper Question
Views:
4,174
Posted By
Oli18
I ordered mine from ECP and I believe the cut off...
I ordered mine from ECP and I believe the cut off was around 2008...if yours is older they are cheaper +++
I also had cracked EPBs similar to the picture above ...
Oli
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
28th May 2016, 04:51 AM
Replies:
5
Garage sale
Views:
3,905
Posted By
Oli18
£600 refubed with tyres is a great price...
£600 refubed with tyres is a great price imo...there are companies that specialise in transporting this for a reasonable fee for those interested +++
...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
27th May 2016, 06:51 AM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Hi Delboy - they've just had a good clean +++ ...
Hi Delboy - they've just had a good clean +++
Over time, leather seats get a real 'shine' to them as a tiny film of oils from clothes and skin forms over them. I like my leather non-shiney like...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
26th May 2016, 06:53 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Audi A8 leather seat cleaning
Hi,
Thanks for the tips on the ARB...i'll keep a look out +++
Now that the car's paint and suspension are all in order, i've been meaning to give the leather a good detail. With that in mind, i...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
13th May 2016, 03:05 AM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Thanks for the tip Neil. +++ Can I ask how...
Thanks for the tip Neil. +++
Can I ask how much the ARB was, did you do it yourself and what was the level of effort?
Cheers,
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
11th May 2016, 06:37 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
New suspension arms & both EPBs
Hi,
When i had my car serviced 2 months back with Jack Barclay Audi, they highlighted that my front upper suspension arms were on their way out and that the lower ones were going to be coming up....
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
11th May 2016, 06:11 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Hi Norretal - think i paid about £40 including...
Hi Norretal - think i paid about £40 including next day delivery.
May the force be with you H-M3 ... i ended up stripping the bootlid from the inside and unbolting the entire boot handle to...
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
1st May 2016, 05:55 PM
Replies:
63
Bluetooth Streaming Option
Views:
23,660
Posted By
Oli18
I recently installed it and it's top notch +++
I recently installed it and it's top notch +++
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
25th April 2016, 08:02 PM
Replies:
155
2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
Views:
296,544
Posted By
Oli18
Audi A8 LED license plate lights
Nice one +++ - i hope it all works as it should for you!
About 1 year ago, i wanted to upgrade the rear license plate lights to LEDs. I thought this would be a simple mod but how wrong i was. The...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
17th April 2016, 03:36 AM
Replies:
10
Help! - accessing the battery to charge it when the boot won't open...
Views:
5,193
Posted By
Oli18
Hi tintin, I had the same issue. The AA...
Hi tintin,
I had the same issue. The AA sorted it though. Try this:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=17147#post17147
Oli
Forum:
D4 - Everything Else
14th April 2016, 08:17 PM
Replies:
3
New forum categories
Views:
4,287
Posted By
Oli18
The start of a new chapter! :)
The start of a new chapter! :)
Forum:
A6/S6/RS6 C6
9th April 2016, 07:03 PM
Replies:
22
Added another four rings to the drive...
Views:
48,428
Posted By
Oli18
Stunning!! :) +++
Stunning!! :) +++
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
8th April 2016, 06:51 AM
Replies:
5
pdc Again!
Views:
3,072
Posted By
Oli18
Hi, I believe it's a bumper off job. ...
Hi,
I believe it's a bumper off job.
You can often tell which sensor it is without VCDS by doing the following:
- turn on parking sensor
- walk around the back and touch each sensor
- all...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
8th April 2016, 06:15 AM
Replies:
15
engine guard
Views:
6,187
Posted By
Oli18
Hi H-M3, I had the same issue as you but in...
Hi H-M3,
I had the same issue as you but in the end found one on eBay.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=64511#post64511
My part nr was: 4E0825235R +++
Oli
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
30th March 2016, 04:56 AM
Replies:
128
Mannyo - 2004 D3 3.7 Work in progress
Views:
51,584
Posted By
Oli18
I had the same service done at Jack Barclay Audi...
I had the same service done at Jack Barclay Audi and was very impressed. Would highly recommend the fixed price servicing scheme +++
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