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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd January 2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,776
Posted By captain
Cheers dude. well lets say in 15 years she's...

Cheers dude. well lets say in 15 years she's lost 10hp. I'd be happy with that!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd January 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,776
Posted By captain
Offers considered of course, try me.

Offers considered of course, try me.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd January 2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,776
Posted By captain
Audi A8 Quattro Sport (D2) - £1,700 + extras

She's served her purpose now, so off she goes. Apologies if the advert sounds patronising, its a generic one I've created for auto-trader etc.

Here goes:

Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sport

For sale...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th December 2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,638
Posted By captain
Thats exactly what I'm seeing. Thanks for...

Thats exactly what I'm seeing.

Thanks for checking. I'll relax a bit now.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th December 2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,638
Posted By captain
I definately didn't reset anything, so must be...

I definately didn't reset anything, so must be that. thank god.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th December 2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,638
Posted By captain
Had enough juice in the torch to check the oil...

Had enough juice in the torch to check the oil and its at max.

must be service related. surely?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th December 2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,638
Posted By captain
Oh balls. This could be something interesting...

Oh balls. This could be something interesting then.
I had to thrown a good amount of oil in her only 2.5 months ago...:(

Damn torch...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th December 2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,638
Posted By captain
Trip Computer "OIL"

Just waiting for my torch to charge, as the trip computer states 'OIL' when I start it.
Without the manual, I'm unsure whether this is a lack of oil or its a service indicator? Hope its the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st December 2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By captain
I will PM you with details.

I will PM you with details.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st December 2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By captain
It needs cleaning :(

It needs cleaning :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st December 2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,400
Posted By captain
Door Mirror Glass

I've put it on Ebay! but will obviously offer first refusal, for not putting it on here first.
Starts at £4.99, but would sell and post it for £10.
...
Forum: Daily banter 28th October 2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,333
Posted By captain
Please could you all help? I need as many...

Please could you all help? I need as many signatures as possible to try and overturn the councils poor decision making and inconsistent policies.

Please sign our petition:...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 19th September 2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,669
Posted By captain
I had a very small back box on previously with...

I had a very small back box on previously with cats back stainless and although the noise was great when booting it, it resonated like hell at low revs.

I was turning heads crawling at 20mph and I...
Forum: Daily banter 14th September 2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,333
Posted By captain
Travellers

Obviously Dale Farm is in the news at the moment, but I've come home to find that our village is now the preferred site for a traveller settlement of 30 caravans.

Irrespective of views of the...
Forum: Daily banter 28th August 2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,281
Posted By captain
7-9 months from now is through the worst of...

7-9 months from now is through the worst of winter.
Car cover should do nicely for a cheap storage solution, depending on how attached you are and your budget then as advised above, a sealant wax...
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,961
Posted By captain
And look at that. What's she running? Are those...

And look at that. What's she running? Are those rotas?
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,961
Posted By captain
Pics? Which one do you miss?

Pics?
Which one do you miss?
Forum: Daily banter 26th August 2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,531
Posted By captain
Congrats chief. She must be in good shape.

Congrats chief. She must be in good shape.
Forum: Daily banter 26th August 2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,452
Posted By captain
Me neither. I wish she wouldn't have said...

Me neither. I wish she wouldn't have said anything now.
Forum: Daily banter 26th August 2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,452
Posted By captain
Oh no - now what

Wife has just said if I sell both my cars from this thread: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3475

I can buy the car at the bottom of my first post, the megane R26.

:Confused:

I...
Forum: Daily banter 26th August 2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,961
Posted By captain
Cracking car. Seems like we are very similar, as...

Cracking car. Seems like we are very similar, as I had one - well not the R but the Cupra TDI on an 04 plate 150bhp diesel, loved it and the fuel economy.

What a pity you sold it back to the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 26th August 2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,895
Posted By captain
Whats that? The water ingress idea could be...

Whats that?

The water ingress idea could be spot on, when it was slightly raining and I had the window open, it drips in exactly above it... dismantle required!
Forum: Daily banter 25th August 2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,961
Posted By captain
Your other cars

Just wondered what other people have got in the household or stored away somewhere that they are working on - and what is the car you regret selling?

Obviously I rock around in this:
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th August 2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,807
Posted By captain
Off on Ebay at the weekend, so last chance.

Off on Ebay at the weekend, so last chance.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th August 2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,456
Posted By captain
Lol

Lol
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th August 2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
Thank you sir. The door mirrors are playing...

Thank you sir.

The door mirrors are playing up and I think the switch is at fault, so I may well be stripping the door soon anyway! Do you know if the door contact switches can be cleaned up or...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 25th August 2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By captain
I'm new to autos, audis and converters. I...

I'm new to autos, audis and converters.

I think its definately playing with me. Not in a sexual way.

shame.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 24th August 2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By captain
Retarded question - how many gears?!

I have a 96 4.2, when in tip, I have the option of 4 gears.
Sometimes the rev's dont quite add up correctly when I'm doing about 45mph or so, it'll be doing 2500 rpm or similar, so I knock it from...
Forum: Daily banter 24th August 2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,137
Posted By captain
Amazing how these things keep trotting on. ...

Amazing how these things keep trotting on. Congrats.
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th August 2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
Update: Only one door fully works (passenger...

Update:

Only one door fully works (passenger side rear) both red and puddle light are fine.

- All other door red light and puddle lights do not.
- Both front footwell lights do not work either...
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th August 2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
no mate, it does not. any clue?

no mate, it does not. any clue?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th August 2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,895
Posted By captain
Door Mirror/Window Switch

Initially thought some turd had pushed the passenger door mirror in, but after getting in its normal position again I was reverse parking at work....

Adjusted the door mirror to passenger side (so...
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th August 2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
what makes you think that? havent been available...

what makes you think that? havent been available when its a bit darker to test just yet
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 24th August 2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,456
Posted By captain
That makes sense then. I may just take the...

That makes sense then.

I may just take the thing completely out - radio is for old people. :(
Get it 'patched up' when it goes in for a complete respray! (if).
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 23rd August 2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,456
Posted By captain
Yeah, the whole car needs doing to be honest. ...

Yeah, the whole car needs doing to be honest.

The aerial is for the radio? It extends and retracts when the head unit is operated but it's awful not to mention massive! I would like a stub one or...
Forum: Daily banter 19th August 2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,140
Posted By captain
Talking yourself into one.... if you can afford...

Talking yourself into one.... if you can afford it, get it. you only live once.
Forum: Daily banter 19th August 2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,549
Posted By captain
My C.V and experience highlight a lot of...

My C.V and experience highlight a lot of successful projects, courses and real world experience, but when it comes to the qualifications section I always feel I'm lacking. Aside from GCSE's, RSA's...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th August 2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,751
Posted By captain
Wink Lol, yes for a minute I thought it was an astra.

Lol, yes for a minute I thought it was an astra.
Forum: Daily banter 19th August 2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,549
Posted By captain
Studying

Not sure about anyone else, but how do you find time to study around working, living, family etc?

I'm struggling to juggle it all and get my I.T Network certifications passed - Mainly so I can be...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th August 2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,751
Posted By captain
Will do pal. Their eBay store has just the item....

Will do pal. Their eBay store has just the item. Although without dismantling mine, how do I know it's heated? Is it a standard thing?
Forum: D2 - Lights 18th August 2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
The fuse box has never seen so much action! I...

The fuse box has never seen so much action!
I will swap bulbs with the otherside tomorrow and report.
Forum: D2 - Lights 18th August 2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,752
Posted By captain
Puddle lights

Don't seem to work on the drivers side front and rear!
All other interior lights are fine. Even the centre interior light when drivers door is opened. Any ideas?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th August 2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,751
Posted By captain
Oh god. So I need a pre face lift heated flat...

Oh god.
So I need a pre face lift heated flat glass... I best get in the queue!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th August 2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,751
Posted By captain
Drivers Wing Mirror Glass

Just before I email a8parts for a new genuine glass... does anyones mirror glass on the drivers wing mirror look more magnified than the passenger side?

Mine is like looking in one of those funny...
Forum: Daily banter 12th August 2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,910
Posted By captain
Sweating

I don't sweat that much. My best mate does, he is that bad that he uses some form of magnesium gel that he puts under his arms. Weirdo, anyway....

The '8 is certianly making me worried. I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th August 2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,480
Posted By captain
Click the link here and press play to hear it...

Click the link here and press play to hear it (http://audia8forsale.smugmug.com/Cars/Audi-A8-42-V8/17947662_fBZhbW#1374297628_5j3ZL2D)

If part chopped, I'm presuming you mean just the back box and...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th August 2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,965
Posted By captain
Boo. I doubt vagcom can prove or disprove...

Boo.

I doubt vagcom can prove or disprove anything?

I will check the wiring but sounds like a lost cause then?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 10th August 2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,456
Posted By captain
Aerial + Contamination

Looks like the previous owner fixed or replaced the aerial - He posted about it on here without response.

Now look at it...

http://www.hairworks-salon.com/passat/006-L.jpg

It works ok -...
Forum: Daily banter 10th August 2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,505
Posted By captain
Scary times. I'm massively annoyed with how...

Scary times.

I'm massively annoyed with how things are in Britain today. Its gradually got worse since I was a lad. Jeremy Kyle highlights the majority of the 'youths' of today on his program -...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th August 2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,965
Posted By captain
I've put on quite a bit of weight since the baby...

I've put on quite a bit of weight since the baby arrived, so I'd say it would be the sensor in my seat then!

Any indication on where it is? is it an easy thing to resolve? Its raining, otherwise...
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