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Forum: D2 - Interior 11th February 2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,115
Posted By Markiii
aha that makes sense, thanks

aha that makes sense, thanks
Forum: D2 - Interior 11th February 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,115
Posted By Markiii
i guess I should have been more explicit :-). How...

i guess I should have been more explicit :-). How do you turn it off?

I assume from that pressing teh floor switch really hard? for x seconds continuously?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th February 2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Markiii
brilliant thanks for that

brilliant thanks for that
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th February 2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Markiii
Part number for wheelarch liner clips

Anyone happen to know what these are?
Forum: D2 - Interior 5th February 2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,115
Posted By Markiii
how do you accidently turn it off?

how do you accidently turn it off?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd February 2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,881
Posted By Markiii
i would suggest very over the top. still if he...

i would suggest very over the top. still if he gets it great for our values
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By Markiii
Ronin

Just trying to respond to a message but system says he's banned?

System problem or did I miss something?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th January 2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
to update I sourced the sensors from...

to update

I sourced the sensors from autodoc. Genuine ones are out fo stock but managed to get Delphi for a bargain £17

normally £25

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=SS20286
...
Forum: Daily banter 21st December 2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,425
Posted By Markiii
thanks chaps, i can confirm that was indeed the...

thanks chaps, i can confirm that was indeed the issue
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,425
Posted By Markiii
is there an issue with the https cert? I'm...

is there an issue with the https cert? I'm getting the error

Your connection isn't private
Attackers might be trying to steal your information from 62.255.96.108 (for example, passwords, messages...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 16th December 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,978
Posted By Markiii
have responded

have responded
Forum: Daily banter 30th November 2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Markiii
any likelyhood we might get https? duckduckgo is...

any likelyhood we might get https? duckduckgo is not happy and Im having to revert to chrome just for this site?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 30th November 2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,978
Posted By Markiii
D2 A8/S8 Front rubber car mats

ended up with a spare pair (long story)

£20
Forum: D2 - Interior 26th November 2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,535
Posted By Markiii
Rubber boot liner

Anyone found a decent rubber boot liner?

Getting sick of extracting mud from the carpet in this weather
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th November 2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
thanks will give that a try

thanks will give that a try
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th November 2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
I have the tools just can't get anything to...

I have the tools just can't get anything to release. Is the pink bit a locking mech that needs removing or are they supposed to unlock with it in place?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th November 2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
Thanks chaps. It's out Now how the hell do...

Thanks chaps. It's out

Now how the hell do you depin the connector?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th November 2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
well as expected the sodding sensor snapped when...

well as expected the sodding sensor snapped when I tried to remove it.

If I drop the drive shaft can it be pushed through or do I need to tap it back out the way it went in?
Forum: D2 - Everything else 3rd October 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,213
Posted By Markiii
Back to the Factory

Well maybe, I'm still not sure if the S8 was made at Ingolstadt or Neckarsulm, but close enough.

Just back from a road trip. Porsche Museum and Factory Tour, at Stuttgart, Mercedes Museum at...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st September 2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
did you not still have to go to that effort to...

did you not still have to go to that effort to remove it? or did you go with the destroy it option?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,452
Posted By Markiii
I've never been entirely happy with the Pagid...

I've never been entirely happy with the Pagid pads I fitted a year or 2 back so thought I'd order a set of the GDB1523 Mikki recommended.

I can confirm they fit and much easier than all the filing...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
having had a look yesterday with the intention of...

having had a look yesterday with the intention of giving them, a clean in the first instance.

it seems they likely have never been removed in 20 years and whilst I could get teh retaining bolt out...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
thanks Mikki would you know what the...

thanks Mikki

would you know what the difference is between those for the steel and ali uprights other than part number?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,647
Posted By Markiii
Good article Ronin Looking at Autodoc they...

Good article Ronin

Looking at Autodoc they list a wide number of manufacturers at an equallt wide price point

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/8e0927807b?search=OEN 8E0927807B

did...
Forum: D2 - Lights 2nd September 2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By Markiii
thanks Steamship, yes thats the bolt and yes...

thanks Steamship,

yes thats the bolt and yes the liner is still in place,
can I take it from that, with the liner removed its real easy to get to?
Forum: D2 - Lights 1st September 2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By Markiii
Removing the boot light with the lock in it

some lovely Frenchie left me with a cracked light after driving into me in a car park last year. Typically buggered off without so much as a note.

I have the replacement unit and can see its held...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st September 2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,210
Posted By Markiii
to update I checked and luckily nothing was...

to update

I checked and luckily nothing was actually broken, just needed me to remove the trim fully, reattach all the clips and replace.

So for the benefit of anyone else finding this in the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th June 2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
thanks for that hadn't realised they were quite...

thanks for that hadn't realised they were quite so expensive
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th June 2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
thanks MJ are the 4 sensors all the same part...

thanks MJ are the 4 sensors all the same part number or are they different
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th June 2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Markiii
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues

Been getting repeated but intermittent ABS light issues, with accompanying ECP error over the last few weeks.

Pretty much in each case preceded by a bump in the road and a triggering of the ABS...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 19th June 2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,562
Posted By Markiii
Stuck Fuel Sender

Just back from a couple of weeks with the S8 in Ireland Both ferriess I ended up on a downward slope and both times on leaving my half a tank of fuel suddenly turned into 0 miles range

In both...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th May 2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,210
Posted By Markiii
Clips for lower door trim

Anyone happen to know the part number? my drivers door trim is making a bid for freedom
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th May 2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,781
Posted By Markiii
MOT Brake Test

My usual chap is off touring the world, so new place used today

Old bloke always road tested the S8 and my Subaru, as he reckoned the rollers aren't a good idea on 4wd.

Not so today.

Any...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th May 2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
Just to follow up on this A combination of...

Just to follow up on this

A combination of the video link I posted, MJs torque specs, and the GKN part numbers she provided in this thread, it was actually a pretty straightforward job, all done...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th April 2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
is there such a thing as official access to...

is there such a thing as official access to Elsawin? a quick google makes it look highly pirated?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th April 2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
great thanks for that, have ordered the full joint

great thanks for that, have ordered the full joint
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th April 2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
great think I'll do that then. I'm planning on...

great think I'll do that then. I'm planning on pulling the whole driveshaft, would you normally reuse or replace the bolts at the gearbox end?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th April 2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
thanks both, MJ what do you reckon ref...

thanks both,

MJ what do you reckon ref replacing the whole CV joint, good or bad idea at 157k mileage?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th April 2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By Markiii
Outer CV Joint

Pulled the front wheel yesterday to check the pad wear as something felt a little off under braking, good news is loads still left, bad news is the outer CV boot is now a 2 part affair.

Having...
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,750
Posted By Markiii
did it a couple of years plus an couple of...

did it a couple of years plus an couple of planned diversions over 7 days. Took the Lambo and it coped fine so the S8 will be a breeze. Only bit I'd question is the Applecross pass which can be a...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 27th March 2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,458
Posted By Markiii
I find the touch interfaces are very underated,...

I find the touch interfaces are very underated, the right wheel and shifter make a big difference. I personally have a hatred of flat bottom wheels
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,225
Posted By Markiii
i sympathise even retiremetnt doesn't seem to...

i sympathise even retiremetnt doesn't seem to have brought me the time to finish anything, random **** keeps getting in the way
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th July 2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
Bit more info back from Bilstein I asked...

Bit more info back from Bilstein

I asked which of the 2 kits would be more suitable for a 2002 S8

BILSTEIN B12 PRO KIT - 46-193810...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
thanks yeah I'm not seeing anything listed...

thanks

yeah I'm not seeing anything listed for those anywhere
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
thanks MJ are they the same front and rear?

thanks MJ are they the same front and rear?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st June 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
anyone know if the top mounts are available?...

anyone know if the top mounts are available? suspect the may also be past their best
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th June 2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
interesting I thought the s8 red sachs were NLA?

interesting I thought the s8 red sachs were NLA?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th June 2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,917
Posted By Markiii
Bilstein Suspension

I'm working on the theory that the shocks will likely benefit from a change soon, and if I'm doing that may as well do the springs

the first choice in my head is Bilsteins. So I've been doing some...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th June 2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,234
Posted By Markiii
payment sent

payment sent
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th June 2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,234
Posted By Markiii
Yep I'll take it please

Yep I'll take it please
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