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Forum: D3 - Everything Else 12th September 2017, 09:16 PM
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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
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Here you go +++ ...

Here you go +++

http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-117-leather-renovation.aspx
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th February 2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
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 3rd January 2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
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
Replies: 155
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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 19th October 2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 155
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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: D3 - Everything Else 28th May 2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 155
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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: D3 - Everything Else 27th May 2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 155
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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
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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
Views: 273,255
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
Views: 273,255
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
Views: 273,255
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 - Everything Else 25th April 2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
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: D3 - Everything Else 29th March 2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi, Quick update on the dashcam. I'm really...

Hi,

Quick update on the dashcam. I'm really impressed by the camera - the way it's installed also makes this such a usable feature. That said, one of the issues all dashcam users can suffer from...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 20th March 2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Ha - i wish! ... i don't believe it actually...

Ha - i wish! ... i don't believe it actually exists. I recently got my private plate after 12 years of following it's history since i left uni. At Christmas, it came up again at a great price so...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 19th March 2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Audi A8 Dash-Cam installation

Thanks Neil and hope someone else benefits from it! :)

I've recently found myself seriously considering installing a dashcam primarily for safety purposes. I had a few requirements:

- must be...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th March 2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Audi A8 rain sensor repair

Hi,

Just a quick update on the 8. Ever since the respray, I've really enjoyed having the 8 again...more so than before. I i've been to Holland and back a few times and wanted to treat her and had...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th October 2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi Adrian, It was these guys: ...

Hi Adrian,

It was these guys:

http://springbokgarage.co.uk/

They were recommended by Admiral and pretty good in my mind. The end bill was about £4k :eek2::hammer:

Thanks,
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th October 2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi, It's been a while since I've shared an...

Hi,

It's been a while since I've shared an update but I got the 8 back about a month ago and it is stunning...the paint job I must say is amazing and it's in better shape than before so that is a...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 10th August 2015, 05:41 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
I think i must have but honestly can't think who....

I think i must have but honestly can't think who. I do spend time cleaning it regularly and it is pretty much always immaculate so not sure if someone may have taken offense to it or felt the world...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 9th August 2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi, So it's been a while since i've updated...

Hi,

So it's been a while since i've updated on my 8 but a few weeks back i came back from a 2 week holiday abroad to find my car had been vandalised.

Almost all panels apart from the front...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 16th May 2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi Delboy, This was the body shop prepping...

Hi Delboy,

This was the body shop prepping the wings and removing the bumper to be repainted +++
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 27th April 2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi - I bought them from TPS but haggled with...

Hi - I bought them from TPS but haggled with them. I think I paid about £680.

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 15th February 2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Hi - I got them from eBay Germany and they were...

Hi - I got them from eBay Germany and they were about £250 including the motors iirc. For details on part numbers and fitting take a look here (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7051) +++
...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th December 2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi, Well it's been a while but the time has...

Hi,

Well it's been a while but the time has come to do a service on the 8.

Tools needed:
- 32mm socket 1/2" drive i.e. like this...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th July 2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Thanks guys! I wouldn't mind doing...

Thanks guys!

I wouldn't mind doing something more interesting with the exhaust tips but unsure yet. I'd also love to add DAB ... For now, I am happy though. ;)
...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 11th July 2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Just picked her up and so pleased with the...

Just picked her up and so pleased with the result! The paint job is excellent and they pulled out the little dent from the boot. It's taken 10 months but she's just about perfect now! :)
...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 8th July 2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Hi, Unfortunately, a previous paint job (pre...

Hi,

Unfortunately, a previous paint job (pre ownership by Ian or myself) on my 8's bumper and wing had been poorly done and left the front end looking tatty. Poor painting, lack of shine and...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 29th June 2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Awesome Palmer - let us know how you get on -...

Awesome Palmer - let us know how you get on - would love to see the befores and afters :)

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 25th June 2014, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Oli18
Thanks Norretal - I must admit the longer i have...

Thanks Norretal - I must admit the longer i have it, the more i love it :)

That said, I am envious of your v10...it looks stunning in grey! :love:
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 24th June 2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
So unfortunately the front end respray didn't...

So unfortunately the front end respray didn't work out. There had been a miscommunication and the costs we're going to be in excess of what i wanted to pay for it.

That said, I'm glad as whilst i...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 31st May 2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Just dropped off the 8 with Kelly @ KDS just now...

Just dropped off the 8 with Kelly @ KDS just now for the front end respray...

...can't wait to get it back! :D
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th May 2014, 08:36 PM
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Posted By Oli18
Just a few pics of the S8 grille being prepped...

Just a few pics of the S8 grille being prepped before it gets fitted...

Before:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14233531853_d0d474c384.jpg

Taking off the S8 logo from the backing plate...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th May 2014, 06:52 AM
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Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Most definitely not! Have measured to check ;) ...

Most definitely not! Have measured to check ;)

Have been a little quiet on the forum of late due to a house renovation but having had the aircon recharged twice in 4 months, a leak was attributed...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 11th March 2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Yes you can but you'll have to search hard to...

Yes you can but you'll have to search hard to find a fridge...they're pretty rare to find and I've only ever seen 1.

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th February 2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Still haven't got around to it....it's been a...

Still haven't got around to it....it's been a little on the rainy side (not sure if you've seen the news :o) so have put it off until the weather gets better +++

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th February 2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Bag hook

Haha - it's my wedding anniversary so doubt i'll get away with it...i might try and float it past Mrs Oli18 after i give the valentines flowers! :ROFL:

I've not managed to do a whole lot on the...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 24th January 2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Thanks - it's definitely one of the best features...

Thanks - it's definitely one of the best features :)



I think you're right but how can you tell?!

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 14th January 2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
A few more pictures as the weather was dry on the...

A few more pictures as the weather was dry on the weekend - hurrah!

Oli

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/11947511006_8e4f1b55ae.jpg ...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 26th December 2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
That's brilliant! Have been keeping to Dutch...

That's brilliant! Have been keeping to Dutch national speed limits at 120 and 100 km/h and am also averaging 38 mpg now! +++
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd December 2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Us dutch don't 'ang about - innit! :p What...

Us dutch don't 'ang about - innit! :p

What sort of figures are you getting PsYcHe? .. would be interesting to compare!

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 22nd December 2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By Oli18
Just a few pics of the 8 on the boat to holland...

Just a few pics of the 8 on the boat to holland today...got a few comments from 2 guys in a grey D3 parked next to mine wanting to sit inside it lol!

This is the 8s first big trip and I can't...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 20th December 2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi Ian - i'm so glad I didn't make a...

Hi



Ian - i'm so glad I didn't make a change when i first got it...i wouldn't change it for the world now! +++

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/11492832576_f6cf7ee597.jpg
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th December 2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Hi, Finally got some time to put 20mm...

Hi,

Finally got some time to put 20mm hubcentric spacers on both the rear corners. It makes quite a difference but given how much space there is under the arches, they are quite comfortable still...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 27th November 2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Thanks :) I like the fact it is a project -...

Thanks :)

I like the fact it is a project - nothing major but small fixes and enhancements to put my own stamp on it +++

Can't wait to see yours though and see that carbon in the flesh!

Oli
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 25th November 2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Thanks for the kind comments guys! :) I will...

Thanks for the kind comments guys! :)

I will be holding on to this one for a while i think. I had the Silver D2 for almost 5 years and the blue D2 1 1/2 years before that. I tend to keep my cars...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd November 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
A picture of the 8 clean for a change seeing as...

A picture of the 8 clean for a change seeing as it was sunny! :)

Oli

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/11011219295_c7f8f31e4f.jpg
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 19th November 2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Ha, yes I think I got lucky there! +++

Ha, yes I think I got lucky there! +++
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 16th November 2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Replaced the missing engine under tray today....

Replaced the missing engine under tray today. They're normally £245 quid from Audi for the diesel versions (which have additional soundproofing in the tray i believe). I got lucky and got a brand new...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 5th November 2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 273,255
Posted By Oli18
Facelift rear lights

Hi,

Did the facelift rear light conversion today - most people may not notice but I think it updates the 8 quite a bit ...

I have not opted to fit the extra wire as i believe that is for US...
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