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Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 14th June 2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,241
Posted By johnny_quattro
All done

Picked up the car late Wednesday, cost was just over £1,300. I no longer get those incessant 'Gearbox has a malfunction, you can continue driving' errors and the car now performs well. Previous...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 8th June 2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,241
Posted By johnny_quattro
Thanks for the update Adrian, I've got it booked...

Thanks for the update Adrian, I've got it booked in with Dave at DS Autowerks in Crawley this coming Wednesday.
Cheers, hope all is well.

JWG
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 27th May 2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,241
Posted By johnny_quattro
Thanks for the detailed update, looks like I'll...

Thanks for the detailed update, looks like I'll be giving Dave a call this week.
If you can dig out the bill, that would give me some indication on cost.
Cheers
JWG
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 19th May 2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,241
Posted By johnny_quattro
7spd gearbox

Recently encountered a few 'Gearbox malfunction - you can continue driving' messages on my driver's display. Fluid was replaced shortly after I got the car in Oct 2022. It can occur immediately on...
Forum: Daily banter 27th December 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,039
Posted By johnny_quattro
Any further updates on the status of my old LWB? ...

Any further updates on the status of my old LWB?

John G
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 18th November 2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,921
Posted By johnny_quattro
Extra photos

Try and add some more detailed photos of the car exterior and interior, which I'm sure will generate some interest here on the forum.

Good luck with the proposed sale.

Johnny quattro
Forum: Daily banter 3rd July 2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,039
Posted By johnny_quattro
Original seats are now with ainarssems and I...

Original seats are now with ainarssems and I think they were possibly going to be made into gaming chairs/seats if I remember correctly.
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 3rd July 2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,013
Posted By johnny_quattro
Old link failed to work so here's one that I...

Old link failed to work so here's one that I found that linked directly to their site, which is a post from May 2016:
...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd July 2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,039
Posted By johnny_quattro
When the car had the original comfort seats, I...

When the car had the original comfort seats, I can testify that pushing the 'magic' button simply moved the front passenger seat. Hannah (my mate Sue's daughter) used to regularly scare her mum doing...
Forum: Daily banter 1st July 2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,039
Posted By johnny_quattro
I feel honoured to see my ex-girlfriend of 11...

I feel honoured to see my ex-girlfriend of 11 years being tended to by the good doctor. I had to say goodbye to the A8L thanks to our friend Sadiq Khan. My current S5 (B8) is Euro5-compliant.

The...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 30th January 2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,889
Posted By johnny_quattro
I'll second that; I only managed to get mine...

I'll second that; I only managed to get mine working after spraying liberal amounts of Electrical Contact Cleaner and some repeated agitation/sliding of the cruise control stalk from side-to-side.
...
Forum: Other marques 8th December 2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,354,306
Posted By johnny_quattro
Thanks for all the information. I shall have a...

Thanks for all the information. I shall have a read.

Cheers
John G
Forum: Other marques 6th December 2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,354,306
Posted By johnny_quattro
Alert - thread hijack! Please tell me more...

Alert - thread hijack!

Please tell me more Adrian E, as I didn't know the S5 had launch control. To me, it already has more than enough power to deal with the traffic light races you sometimes...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 28th November 2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,332
Posted By johnny_quattro
I've certainly enjoyed the benefit of not having...

I've certainly enjoyed the benefit of not having to use super unleaded fuel since my swap from A8L to S5. I got some decent mpg on an long run to Cornwall recently of around 31mpg. I did notice the...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 28th November 2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,332
Posted By johnny_quattro
S5 Sportback | REVO re-map

Q - primarily aimed at Adrian E

I've recently enquired with a garage local to Gatwick/Crawley area (TC in Copthorne) and was quoted around £700 for an initial DSG/TCU remap up to 410bhp/395lb/ft...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th November 2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,107
Posted By johnny_quattro
My DIS on the A8L once reported a lofty 34.5...

My DIS on the A8L once reported a lofty 34.5 moopgers on a lengthy stint through the roadworks on the M1 a while back but I'm now doubting its veracity. A 4.2 litre V8 hmmm.

I've yet to get any...
Forum: Daily banter 15th November 2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,092
Posted By johnny_quattro
We like photos, welcome along. We're a friendly...

We like photos, welcome along. We're a friendly bunch and there is a combined wealth of knowledge here on the forums.

Cheers
Johnny G
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th November 2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,979
Posted By johnny_quattro
And the Doctor has spoken... Just to...

And the Doctor has spoken...

Just to confirm, the car (as a whole entity, HPSauce) will be withdrawn from sale so thanks for all the comments, interest and advice.

I will still be lurking on...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th November 2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,979
Posted By johnny_quattro
I'm mildly disappointed that no-one has commended...

I'm mildly disappointed that no-one has commended me on what I think is the perfect wiper stance in the 5th picture along. Spent ages getting that sorted after replacing the linkage due to wear and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th November 2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,979
Posted By johnny_quattro
@MJ - No interest from Prestige as I've already...

@MJ - No interest from Prestige as I've already emailed them twice with no response. I'm going to sound like a proper dinosaur here but I don't do Facebook.:Confused:

@HP - Wheels were refurbed...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th November 2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,979
Posted By johnny_quattro
Wheels tyres and centre caps going for what I...

Wheels tyres and centre caps going for what I paid for just the wheels, namely £600
If no activity by the end of the week, the wheels/tyres will be removed and the old girl will be recycled in an...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th November 2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,979
Posted By johnny_quattro
D2 Audi A8L FL 4.2

I've downgraded recently to an S5 so I now have a V8 A8L for sale, March 2000 reg A8 LFO

It's done 185000, gearbox was recon in 2014 and has been solid ever since. I can't open the bonnet as the...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 30th October 2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 74,348
Posted By johnny_quattro
I thought it was quaint that I had a couple of SD...

I thought it was quaint that I had a couple of SD cards slots, but it now looks like I have moved up from poverty-spec to high-flyer with a Tech Pack High offering! Single DVD slot, aforementioned SD...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 30th October 2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 74,348
Posted By johnny_quattro
The only thing I found on the tinterweb was from...

The only thing I found on the tinterweb was from the A5OC (of which I am not currently a member) and they seemed to think that it was possible to get it working but you cannot change the amount that...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 29th October 2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 74,348
Posted By johnny_quattro
I will admit to having no luck with the passenger...

I will admit to having no luck with the passenger door mirror. My seats are electrically adjustable but I don't have that memory panel on my door similar to the one on the A8L. Perhaps mine is a...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 28th October 2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 74,348
Posted By johnny_quattro
Sprinticus Bluicus

Adrian - I'm off out for a quick warp drive to the shops so will test out your theory. Not sure if I have the memory seats or not.

All is good here. Worked at Bloomberg for a while and now in Tech...
Forum: A5/S5/RS5 8T 28th October 2022, 02:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 74,348
Posted By johnny_quattro
Fashionably late to the party...

Hello Adrian, never thought I'd be in anything but the trusty A8/A8L but was tempted recently and bought an S5 in Sprint Blue. Still getting used to all the buttons etc. but one thing I do miss is...
Forum: Daily banter 24th August 2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,746
Posted By johnny_quattro
Revised link that works

Web link now demunged:

https://synhelion.com/news/synthetic-fuels-explained
Forum: Daily banter 5th June 2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,803
Posted By johnny_quattro
Perfect wheel presentation

The angle of the Audi 4-rings logo on both front wheel centre caps match perfectly and this pleases me greatly. Lovely photo.

Cheers
Johnny G
Forum: Daily banter 23rd May 2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 38,770
Posted By johnny_quattro
I learn something new every day on this forum and...

I learn something new every day on this forum and long may that continue.

John G
Forum: Daily banter 21st April 2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 9,663,702
Posted By johnny_quattro
Bertie Barnfind

Bertie Barnfind
Forum: Daily banter 18th April 2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 9,663,702
Posted By johnny_quattro
100% quality as always

I was flabbergasted looking at all those photos.
I'll even admit to feeling quite excited even though it's not my car.
Such attention to detail and the result of countless hours of hard graft.
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th April 2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,128
Posted By johnny_quattro
Project has entered a 'major wait state' - I...

Project has entered a 'major wait state' - I went to open the bonnet to investigate further and my bonnet cable must have come loose from the operating handle to the right of the steering wheel. I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 6th April 2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,128
Posted By johnny_quattro
bang-bang

Car started like a bag of lumpy potatoes tonight, like it was missing on one cylinder. Performed a quick OBD check and it shows the following:

P1231 - Fuel injector Cyl.7 Short circuit to ground
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th January 2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,015
Posted By johnny_quattro
Yes, approach Mikki-Jayne or MJ (also known as...

Yes, approach Mikki-Jayne or MJ (also known as the D2 Doctor) for the aluminium brake block upgrade.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/member.php?u=1870
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th January 2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,015
Posted By johnny_quattro
My advice would be to cross MJ's palms with some...

My advice would be to cross MJ's palms with some 'silver' and purchase that water jet-cut aluminium brake block - a very worthwhile upgrade. It will make your A8L feel like it's got a new set of...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th November 2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,594
Posted By johnny_quattro
Sticking flap sounds like a distinct possibility,...

Sticking flap sounds like a distinct possibility, judging from the noise I heard yesterday.
I haven't performed a scan recently so I'll do that. I remember that it complained about at least 2 or 3...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th November 2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,594
Posted By johnny_quattro
Heat difference between recirc and ram air

When Auto is engaged on the Climate Control, it never seems to get that warm in the car even if you set it to high [HI]. I had a play with my controls last night whilst warming myself with the seat...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th November 2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,044
Posted By johnny_quattro
screenshot clipped as a courtesy to all

Screenshot of aforementioned supercharger clipped as a courtesy to all
Forum: Daily banter 28th October 2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 51,191
Posted By johnny_quattro
Thanks for posting this. Just reading the...

Thanks for posting this. Just reading the comments indicates there's a lot of love and appreciation for the D2 Audis.

Cheers
John G
Forum: Daily banter 22nd September 2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 49,187
Posted By johnny_quattro
The only one to closely match is on eBay from...

The only one to closely match is on eBay from Poland, £282 ouch!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133868188902?hash=item1f2b2a74e6:g:yv4AAOSw~8dhM-rj
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th August 2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,586
Posted By johnny_quattro
Sorted

[Latest update]

All sorted now, with many thanks to MJ for invaluable advice. The bolt snapped and attempts to drill it out ended badly so I gave up on that as a bad job and ordered a new wiper...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th August 2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,586
Posted By johnny_quattro
Sticking 3 drainage holes there is a pretty silly...

Sticking 3 drainage holes there is a pretty silly design from Audi, in my opinion. The photo you attached shows the 3 holes which are directly above the wiper mechanism (driver's side) which has worn...
Forum: Daily banter 5th August 2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 63,690
Posted By johnny_quattro
"I had the inlet manifold done to match as this...

"I had the inlet manifold done to match as this was raw aluminium and pretty nasty"

Credit where credit is due MJ, that is now a fine-looking inlet manifold, lovely stuff. Wish my one looked the...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th August 2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,137
Posted By johnny_quattro
I checked my car using my OBD Eleven device on...

I checked my car using my OBD Eleven device on the OBD-II interface and it came up with a transmission control unit/module ROM checksum error at the time - hence my actions in getting the unit...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th August 2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,137
Posted By johnny_quattro
I had my gearbox rebuilt in 2014. Some time...

I had my gearbox rebuilt in 2014.

Some time later it started lighting everything on the dash and went into limp-home mode. Called the gearbox specialist and they said it was definitely an...
Forum: Daily banter 6th June 2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 395,031
Posted By johnny_quattro
Reaper

Just heard a rather loud one in the skies, and upon checking my Pi it revealed itself to be REAPER11, an F-15C of all things.

AE2817 : 86-0147 F15C c/n 993/C375 USAF flying southwest towards...
Forum: Daily banter 12th May 2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 395,031
Posted By johnny_quattro
Real-time monitoring

If anyone's remotely interested, two of my Raspberry Pi units are monitoring 1090MHz ADS-B data:

http://bergkamp.uk.to:8080 - me in Wallington, Surrey

http://bones.uk.to:8080 - my mate in...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 10th May 2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,586
Posted By johnny_quattro
Wiper linkage broken or 'popped off'

After a quick clear of the windscreen recently, my wipers stopped abruptly - pointing upwards, presumably paying homage to DTM cars. I opened the bonnet and saw that the lower link had popped off the...
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd February 2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,398
Posted By johnny_quattro
Moist

Well, there's my problem in a nutshell. Thanks MJ for the detailed photos and advice. I'm going to have to look at my number plate surround and seal that up first before tackling my loose rear shelf.
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