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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 08:47 AM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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HPsauce
A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat...
A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat meets your approval. :D
As for hotel payment I wonder if it's because I'm registered with the hotel chain (Best Western) rewards scheme and they...
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Owners Meets
5th June 2024, 01:15 PM
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I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked...
I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked the hotel didn't ask me for any credit card details which somewhat surprised me, not sure if everyone else was the same? I recall the original...
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D2 - Lights
4th June 2024, 10:38 AM
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Quick clean of headlight front surface
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HPsauce
The answer to that is no, it just made the...
The answer to that is no, it just made the surface a bit cloudy but didn't remove any more film.
A further round of Brasso/Silvo got it back to "reasonable" again.
I suspect to really get it...
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D2 - Lights
3rd June 2024, 08:22 PM
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Cleaning the headlights
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HPsauce
Reading this prompted me to do what I promised...
Reading this prompted me to do what I promised last October (here: https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17118 ) and go back to improve mine.
A few more minutes work on the errant (nearside)...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
31st May 2024, 05:18 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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1,970
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HPsauce
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets...
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets recycled quite quickly! :ROFL:
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D2 - Interior Electrics
31st May 2024, 03:37 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some!...
There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some! Though I have no recollection of how/when I got it. :Confused:
Anyone know exactly what this is, I found it today while looking for something...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th May 2024, 04:57 PM
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For Sale: 02 S8 Final Edition
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HPsauce
If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then...
If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then the 20s should go with it if the buyer intends to get the car running.
If not, I'm interested in the 20s, assuming they are genuine FE 8.5J ones, not...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
30th May 2024, 12:56 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Well you win some and you lose some and this one...
Well you win some and you lose some and this one was a WIN! +++
Arrived just now. Looked rather tired and dusty when I opened the package and had the wrong retaining bolt/nut (for an 8) which I...
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Owners Meets
30th May 2024, 12:44 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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HPsauce
ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel......
ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel... :eek: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GAXKvkkMUXmVNR5s7
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30263&stc=1&d=1717073176
Forum:
Daily banter
30th May 2024, 07:17 AM
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D2s in London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from September 2020
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Posted By
HPsauce
As noted on that web page you can also request a...
As noted on that web page you can also request a Statement of Compliance or a Date of Manufacture letter. I asked for both and have just been told they are being sent to me by snail mail. Given the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 04:02 PM
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Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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HPsauce
Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and...
Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and what extraordinary effort was required. :angry2:
Looking forward to seeing you a week Friday.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th May 2024, 08:34 AM
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Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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2,463
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HPsauce
Can you take the risk and book one over here...
Can you take the risk and book one over here around the meet weekend?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
22nd May 2024, 01:07 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
That's nothing like as rotted as the one I...
That's nothing like as rotted as the one I received - lots of the smaller components had just disappeared, corroded away!
Meanwhile I've put back the original 8L0 951 605, with good batteries, to...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
21st May 2024, 01:55 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Well it didn't work at all - No Communication...
Well it didn't work at all - No Communication according to VCDS.
To be fair, the seller refunded immediately, didn't ask for it to be returned (extra pointless cost I guess).
So I cut it open to...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
17th May 2024, 03:05 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605...
Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605 I found on eBay (commercial breaker, not our sponsor!) and made a cheeky offer that was accepted on the basis that it will work but the batteries...
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D4 - Wheels and Tyres
16th May 2024, 05:18 PM
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High speed vibration
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HPsauce
It could possibly be something stopping them...
It could possibly be something stopping them being mounted straight on your hubs, but that doesn't affect them if fixed to and tested on a balancing machine?
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Motormouth
15th May 2024, 08:09 PM
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Winter tyres today.
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HPsauce
Job done this afternoon. Obviously had to go...
Job done this afternoon.
Obviously had to go for a drive to check it all felt good in both gentle and "more testing" dynamic conditions. :ROFL:
Currently I have the cheap Chinese fake centre caps...
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Daily banter
14th May 2024, 09:09 PM
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D2s in London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from September 2020
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HPsauce
Information here, though it's currently down!...
Information here, though it's currently down! https://www.audi.co.uk/uk/web/en/assistance/imports-and-exports.html
Edit: temporary, Ok now!
I just gave them all the required details in an email...
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Owners Meets
14th May 2024, 02:29 PM
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Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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HPsauce
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th May 2024, 10:47 AM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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Posted By
HPsauce
Well all that I've proved is that I have two...
Well all that I've proved is that I have two faulty alarm sirens with different electrical problems! :ROFL:
I've tried both units, with and without batteries and with both speakers in turn.
The...
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Daily banter
14th May 2024, 09:43 AM
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38
D2s in London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from September 2020
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16,316
Posted By
HPsauce
Ancient thread resurrection. :ROFL: My S8,...
Ancient thread resurrection. :ROFL:
My S8, after initially not showing as exempt has been recorded as ULEZ compatible for a long while. :cool:
But, prompted by a discussion in another forum, I...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
13th May 2024, 08:54 PM
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Wanted: facelift d2 autodimming side glass ns
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534
Posted By
HPsauce
Realistically the only place you're likely to...
Realistically the only place you're likely to find one is Audi Tradition where they are well over £300 plus shipping. :eek:
See:...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
13th May 2024, 05:47 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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1,970
Posted By
HPsauce
And to prove that I dug out my original...
And to prove that I dug out my original factory-fit alarm, the old cube style. I cut that open years ago but couldn't (then) fit replacement batteries easily, even though they aren't soldered, just...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
13th May 2024, 01:59 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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1,970
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HPsauce
Oh well, I fitted a pair of replacement batteries...
Oh well, I fitted a pair of replacement batteries and all looked good, reinstalled the alarm and it was making suitable satisfying chirps.
But a few minutes later the alarm went off, just like...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
12th May 2024, 12:03 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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1,970
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HPsauce
Interesting to note that, now I have the old...
Interesting to note that, now I have the old batteries off I can see that the PCB is designed for more than the original pair of 3.6v units.
There are 2 pairs of holes (unused) for apparently...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
9th May 2024, 07:50 AM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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1,970
Posted By
HPsauce
Except insurance companies! :mad: Any excuse to...
Except insurance companies! :mad: Any excuse to limit or refuse a claim, so I'm going to see what I can do!
I've taken the old batteries out by gently prising the mounting pins away from their...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th May 2024, 09:38 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Been in there a few times so I know what I can...
Been in there a few times so I know what I can get away with. :ROFL:
Remove top trim strip around boot lid ( 2 clips with central plugs). Remove side panel cover over non-existent TV and CD (that's...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th May 2024, 04:17 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Opened it up, batteries not good but PCB looks...
Opened it up, batteries not good but PCB looks like it's probably OK.
Batteries are of a geometry that's NLA, though you could probably bodge a pair of 3-cell Varta ones to fit by making your own...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th May 2024, 03:00 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Gave up in the end, took the dam thing out, all...
Gave up in the end, took the dam thing out, all done in under half an hour.
Most difficult step was actually taking the connector off, it's not at all obvious how and the lead is extremely short....
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th May 2024, 02:30 PM
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Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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HPsauce
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
Just noticed this starting today, the alarm goes off for a short time, maybe 30 seconds then stops. A bit later it goes off again!
A VCDS scan doesn't show much exciting EXCEPT low internal voltage...
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Owners Meets
5th May 2024, 06:12 PM
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Goodwood Vee-Power Sunday Breakfast Club 6th November 2022
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HPsauce
I know it's 18 months later, but I was there...
I know it's 18 months later, but I was there today, with my S8 on show on the circuit! +++
(Sorry no pictures, but you know what it looks like after a good clean :ROFL: )
It was the 100th Breakfast...
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Daily banter
23rd April 2024, 08:42 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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12,845
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HPsauce
The interactions get ever more complex, you do...
The interactions get ever more complex, you do get chased for "no insurance" these days, though it's not required if you're off a public road.
I always keep my MOT and tax renewals well apart! If it...
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Daily banter
22nd April 2024, 07:19 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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HPsauce
I've not done it recently, but when I bought my...
I've not done it recently, but when I bought my current S8 it overlapped with the old one for a while and my insurers were happy to do IIRC up to 30 days at "reasonable" rates.
I think I did...
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 08:01 PM
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Winter tyres today.
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HPsauce
I have Sottozeros on the S8 and find the same. As...
I have Sottozeros on the S8 and find the same. As they still have LOADS of tread they will probably stay on until we get a heatwave! :ROFL:
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 11:58 AM
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Winter tyres today.
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14,245
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HPsauce
I used to put the summers back on around Easter,...
I used to put the summers back on around Easter, but haven't yet as the weather has been so rubbish. Went out yesterday for a run and it was only 10C during the day!
It's booked in to be on display...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
19th April 2024, 08:29 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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HPsauce
Allow days....... and don't panic!
Allow days....... and don't panic!
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 03:44 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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HPsauce
The UK time signal is coded in BCD (Binary Coded...
The UK time signal is coded in BCD (Binary Coded Decimal), I expect the European ones that our cars presumably pick up are similar.
There are various "adjustment" components of the UK signal to...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 02:47 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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I seem to recall long ago reading in some detail...
I seem to recall long ago reading in some detail how the date/time data is coded and transmitted and recall that it is subject to errors and that parts (e.g. hours or minutes) can be incorrect or...
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Daily banter
18th April 2024, 02:28 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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12,845
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HPsauce
I know this is an old thread but I can't...
I know this is an old thread but I can't immediately spot a newer more relevant one. :o
Just been playing the "game" today, having been away and only having under a week to go I know my options will...
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th March 2024, 09:17 PM
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Tapping noise from engine on cold start
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1,184
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HPsauce
:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you...
:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you forget these things!
The engine has been in MJs expert hands since then so I thought I'd better ask anyway.
My old Rover 800s (I had almost as many...
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th March 2024, 01:05 PM
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Tapping noise from engine on cold start
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HPsauce
Tapping noise from engine on cold start
Haven't run the S8 for a few weeks, started it today; fired up almost instantly despite a weak battery. Clear tapping noise from the engine heard all round the car outside though inaudible in the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st February 2024, 02:16 PM
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MOT failure
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23,479
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HPsauce
You need to try and employ my strategy if...
You need to try and employ my strategy if possible:A combination of SORN (a saving) and 6 months tax (small extra cost) has allowed me to do that.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st January 2024, 11:44 AM
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MOT failure
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Mine has drifted for various reasons, including...
Mine has drifted for various reasons, including SORN during Covid. At least at this time of year you can book in at relatively short notice and the S8 isn't getting much use either so no pressure....
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th January 2024, 01:42 PM
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MOT failure
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HPsauce
And another year and another squeaky clean MOT....
And another year and another squeaky clean MOT. :D Over 2,000 enjoyable luxurious miles this time. +++
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd January 2024, 08:21 AM
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Airbag warning light - Passenger seat
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HPsauce
I think if you read through my earlier comments I...
I think if you read through my earlier comments I also did a resistance check on both seat pads, occupied and unoccupied.
Definitely worth doing. +++
(IIRC they are normally wired in series.)
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Other marques
19th January 2024, 08:23 AM
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Are Teslas any good?
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HPsauce
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these...
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these driveability issues sorted.
Interestingly last night I was given a lift by a friend in his EV runabout, a Cupra Born.
He said his wife won't drive...
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Other marques
18th January 2024, 12:21 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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Interesting article on CNN:...
Interesting article on CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/18/business/why-do-people-keep-crashing-teslas/index.html
One quote is "Controlling speed is especially critical in low-speed...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th January 2024, 02:08 PM
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windscreen washer jet FL
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HPsauce
Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due...
Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due and washer jets are a bit feeble......
Decided to try descaler first (HG stuff as noted above, neat) but in situ. Weather isn't conducive to...
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Daily banter
22nd December 2023, 07:59 AM
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Forum not crashing
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10,803
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HPsauce
I'm getting email notifications for new posts on...
I'm getting email notifications for new posts on relevant threads.
Admittedly only one active thread at present and it's a new one, so post-fix.
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 03:46 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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HPsauce
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely Sargent - sarg - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights - booked...
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