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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th January 2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
Sorry James, I have been away from the forum: I'm...

Sorry James, I have been away from the forum: I'm sorted as I now have my wheel, though I'm sure another member would like one
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th January 2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,486
Posted By completelylostagain
I have a pair of Xenon Pluses LHD for sale: good...

I have a pair of Xenon Pluses LHD for sale: good condition - I only replaced them because I moved to the UK and the law needs it. I'm happy to ship to the USA.

PM me with your contact details and...
Forum: Daily banter 12th January 2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,258
Posted By completelylostagain
I'm quite pleased

My S8 has just done 10k since it was resurrected from sitting on my drive and not being used for 18 months: and the only problems I have had (exlcuding the gearbox which had nothing to do with the...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 12th January 2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,768
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks for the quick message : I'll call then now

Thanks for the quick message : I'll call then now
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 12th January 2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,768
Posted By completelylostagain
Replacement Screen for RNS-D

The screen on my RNS-D collided with a Iphone 3GS and the Iphone won who'd thought that?

I need to replace the screen, and I want to keep my pennies as I saving up for a new gearbox, RNS-E (by...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th December 2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
It looks like the esteemed Mr Wallwork has...

It looks like the esteemed Mr Wallwork has provided me with a way out of my fix and I shall be going to the ball with a spare tyre in 2012!

Oh yes I will! (sorry I went to a Panto yestersday)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th December 2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th December 2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
Santa didn't bring me a wheel, I think that he...

Santa didn't bring me a wheel, I think that he must have forgotten!

So I'm still looking for a New Year's present................................can anyone help?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th December 2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
I don't know: Is there an easy way to check with...

I don't know: Is there an easy way to check with the wheel on?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th December 2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks Nollywood and HPSauce: I'll see if Singh...

Thanks Nollywood and HPSauce: I'll see if Singh can empty his garage out.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th December 2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
You are right, but the crack is in the hub and...

You are right, but the crack is in the hub and I'm not sure that can be repaired at a reasonable price.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 19th December 2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I knew the answer already, but I was hoping that...

I knew the answer already, but I was hoping that you might have a different opinion - a new box is going to be a new year present to myself!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th December 2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,364
Posted By completelylostagain
Wanted: 1 Avus 18" Alloy Wheel

It seems I have a crack in the centre of my wheel so I need a replacement alloy - condition isn't important,

Anyone?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 18th December 2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I haven't had my transmission done yet, so when I...

I haven't had my transmission done yet, so when I found this on Ebay I am interested: it's my gearbox code...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th November 2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,069
Posted By completelylostagain
other reponses are: Pay the bill or Scrap the...

other reponses are: Pay the bill or Scrap the Car. Brutual I know.

I'm going for the first choice when Father Christmas arrives.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 24th October 2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,712
Posted By completelylostagain
or you can do this in Itunes: change the ripping...

or you can do this in Itunes: change the ripping file format to MP3 in options and select the songs you want to convert, right mouse click and you get the option to convert to "Create MP3 Version".
Forum: Daily banter 18th October 2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,243
Posted By completelylostagain
This is my "favorite"...

This is my "favorite" http://tuningcars.us/displayimage.php?album=328&pid=6902#top_display_media
Forum: Daily banter 10th October 2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,915
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks

I'll take that as compliment, of sorts!
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,915
Posted By completelylostagain
Is this a classic? It's much rarer than a D2?

Is this a classic? It's much rarer than a D2?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th October 2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks for the link: I have poured over their...

Thanks for the link: I have poured over their database many times, and it still doesn't fix my gearbox!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 2nd October 2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
As I said my head was telling me that it wouldn't...

As I said my head was telling me that it wouldn't work, but now my dreams have been dashed!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 2nd October 2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Yes it's from Mick's, my car is May 2002.

Yes it's from Mick's, my car is May 2002.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 2nd October 2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I have been offered a recently reconditioned...

I have been offered a recently reconditioned gearbox off a S8 that is being broken for spares, but it's a different code to mine, does anyone know if they are interchangeble?

My wallet says "YES...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st October 2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks for the good wishes: the rebuild will be...

Thanks for the good wishes: the rebuild will be easy, the payment will be painful!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st October 2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I just found this in a Jaguar forum, apprently...

I just found this in a Jaguar forum, apprently from ZF themselves:

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x350-x358-xj6-xj8-xjr-28/must-read-response-zf-regarding-6hp26-maintenance-more-55546/
...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st October 2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Funny enough that's what the gearbox place said,...

Funny enough that's what the gearbox place said, and then they went on to say "there aren't any decent automatic 'boxes out there at the moment".
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th September 2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I'd prefer less rather but...

I'd prefer less rather but more.................................but please do share.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th September 2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
So I finally got my car to a ZF specialist and...

So I finally got my car to a ZF specialist and the gearbox is showing Fault Codes -Gear 1,2,3,4 and Gear ratio control. They also said that the drum was split.

They quoted £2050 + fluids all in...
Forum: Daily banter 29th September 2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,915
Posted By completelylostagain
That's, in some minds. is a...

That's, in some minds. is a classic.................
Forum: Daily banter 29th September 2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,915
Posted By completelylostagain
£5-6k for a D2, isn't that a bit high?

£5-6k for a D2, isn't that a bit high?
Forum: Daily banter 29th September 2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,915
Posted By completelylostagain
I'm not sure that the D2 has the potential to be...

I'm not sure that the D2 has the potential to be a Classic, but the true test if it is becoming a classic is that 2nd hand prices will stop dropping and if not rise, hold stable.

We're not there...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th September 2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I'm now not sad, but frustrated: I booked in to a...

I'm now not sad, but frustrated: I booked in to a ZF Specialist for a diagnostic tomorrow and they have now cancelled................ I live Hitchin, does anyone know of a ZF specialist that I could...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 14th September 2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,252
Posted By completelylostagain
That's a no then!

That's a no then!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th September 2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Is that true for diagnosing the problem?

Is that true for diagnosing the problem?
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 14th September 2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,252
Posted By completelylostagain
Rim Protectors - Yes or No?

http://www.alloygator.co.uk/products.asp (Option 1)


OR

http://alloywheelsprotector.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page_2&zenid=43f8d9f84b363fa52050b443db03feb5

I know that the first doesn't go...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th September 2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
So should I take the car to a ZF Specialist or to...

So should I take the car to a ZF Specialist or to an Audi specialist - I'm not sure which one to use at the moment!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th September 2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Thanks everyone, I've made a few phone calls...

Thanks everyone, I've made a few phone calls today, ZF themselves were really helpful and a technician they suggested checking the oil level, Dave at A8 Parts suggested checking viscosity (and he...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th September 2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
It's done around 120K: I ran the car this morning...

It's done around 120K: I ran the car this morning and was OK for 5 miles then it was back to limp mode.

I just tried it at lunch time and it went into limp mode straight away.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th September 2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
I reckoned it wouldn't hurt as well: can I damage...

I reckoned it wouldn't hurt as well: can I damage the transmission by using it in limp mode?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th September 2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,477
Posted By completelylostagain
Another sad S8 owner because of the gearbox

So the S8 flew through it's MOT after two years off the road, but I have the classic gearbox problem.

I took the car for a drive last night and there was a little slippage, but today after the MOT...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 11th September 2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,778
Posted By completelylostagain
Almost on the road (PDC question)

After a long time (nearly two years) my D2 S8 is up and running: everything that can be replaced has been replaced, I have even had the famed gearbox oil change done.

I gave the car a treat in the...
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