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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th July 2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,405
Posted By r8dream
have a look here. they are available but i...

have a look here. they are available but i forgot where.
http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_nkw=bremssattel%20adapter%20audi&_fscr=1...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th August 2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,533
Posted By r8dream
car sold back to germany

someone on a8-freunde bought it.
paint code is ly5t pelican blau
sorry guys dont know gear speeds and havn't been too well.
hope to drive a d2 again some day. take care
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th August 2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,533
Posted By r8dream
Audi S8 2000 4.2 40v LHD 6 speed manual, spares or repair

selling my audi s8 4.2 40 valve 2000 V reg LEFT HAND DRIVE with 6 speed manual gearbox. kingfisher/pelican blue , beige / black leather with alcantara
approx. 135000 miles, needs engine work due to...
Forum: Other marques 11th May 2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,630
Posted By r8dream
that metal work on the saab makes me want to cry

that metal work on the saab makes me want to cry
Forum: Other marques 11th May 2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,630
Posted By r8dream
this audi v10 5.0tfsi into an old s4 is also...

this audi v10 5.0tfsi into an old s4 is also interesting
http://www.racingforum.pl/index.php?showtopic=82131
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th April 2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,248
Posted By r8dream
yes mike i know they rebuild landrover engines,...

yes mike i know they rebuild landrover engines, but they are the best lr v8 "alusil" block rebuilders and therefore have alot of experience and the best eqipment (sunnen) to hone alusil blocks. i...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th April 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 57,018
Posted By r8dream
looks like you guys had a great time, sorry i...

looks like you guys had a great time, sorry i missed it.
i guess this engine problem will give you an excuse to make the s8 much faster mike. john
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd February 2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,321
Posted By r8dream
you cant use the rs6-c5 discs with s8-d2 calipers...

you cant use the rs6-c5 discs with s8-d2 calipers because s8 disc is 30mm and rs4/6 disc is 34mm wide. the fl s8 caliper will take a disc diameter up to 380mm and width up to 32mm though.
the...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st January 2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,720
Posted By r8dream
here's my dual setup pics and video links

sounds nice in vid even though no compression on one cylinder, due to pieces of top of piston cracked off.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7242#post7242...
Forum: Daily banter 16th November 2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,887
Posted By r8dream
just got a sound clip video made of my s8's dual...

just got a sound clip video made of my s8's dual exhaust, a quattro with an uncorked v8's engine sound and a manual gearbox is a reason to own a car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB-QJ6OvUxc
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th November 2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,248
Posted By r8dream
don't worry mate, i'm not clever enough to write...

don't worry mate, i'm not clever enough to write it either. but some how,
after one week thinking and compliling sources for one year. there ya go, bob 's your uncle.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th November 2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,388
Posted By r8dream
best price £77+ vat

http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/
or seal kit with small seal £14
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th November 2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,248
Posted By r8dream
thanks for the compliment dezzy, you sussed me...

thanks for the compliment dezzy, you sussed me out 100% ,
unfortunatley that's what being in a coma does to someone.
no offence taken, john
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th November 2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,248
Posted By r8dream
audi 's alusil engine rebuild resources part 2

Some observations about Audi’s 4.2 v8 alusil engine
From 1995, when production of Audi's alusil 4.2 v8 started, it took Kolbenschmidt (block manufacturer)and mahle(piston manufacturer) 11 years to...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,024
Posted By r8dream
try this 4d0 807 287c says it's $81 from here...

try this 4d0 807 287c says it's $81
from here number 5
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/audi_parts_manual.pdf
Forum: Daily banter 13th November 2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,095
Posted By r8dream
visit to revo and to see ben

having recently come back from ben's new place, where he helped me again asking nothing in return. i can only say, he's a number one guy with me, and we will continue to stand behind him.
by the way...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 9th November 2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 70,098
Posted By r8dream
abz head gasket plates to lower comp.

look what i run across here mike,steel 1.5mm plates to lower cr to 8.7 on abz,
for boosted applications,£50 a pair. ...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th November 2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,248
Posted By r8dream
Audi 's Alusil 4.2 Engine Rebuild Resources part 1 and 2

when audi's futuristic glass cylinder bore fails,(or why to change your oil every 5000 miles not 20000). part 1, website links.

full oem 100 page recon manual (2.6mb)(not to be done in your...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 7th November 2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,210
Posted By r8dream
coil packs

welcome,
the coil packs on the '99 to '02 s8's never go, it's other audi/vw engines that have that problem.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd November 2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,755
Posted By r8dream
4.2 differences

yes the spyker lemans engine is using the exact engine block from our '99-'02 s8's.
and they are very different to rs4 fsi engine, however they are both using the futuristic glass cylinder/bore...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd November 2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,755
Posted By r8dream
spyker lemans audi s8 d2 racing engine

ultimate naturally aspirated audi 4.2 s8 engine development.
how to beat ferrari, porsche and aston martin at lemans 2009
i scanned all 11 pages in large readable format and put here,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd November 2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,388
Posted By r8dream
pic of inside bits

took both mine apart last summer, one of the hand brake levers wouldn't come out of the caliper housing(small pin holding it i think), but did manage to get it working with wd40. however it siezed...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th October 2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,316
Posted By r8dream
a8 parts list are online here

epc and pdf of part numbers are available here.
however look for rhd as opposed to lhd.
you have to log in to vag cat to part view numbers.

http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/au/A8Q/
or...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th October 2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,804
Posted By r8dream
looks like they are using this volvo/audi block

http://www.larryspower.com/engine/Darton_Volvo.html
this is where the 700hp starts from.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th October 2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,804
Posted By r8dream
nice engine for a d2-2.5 ttrs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df-yU-g6ljE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63k8Hh1Etrw
Forum: Owners Meets 16th October 2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,760
Posted By r8dream
r8 driver

i asked at the audi uk stand ,they said it was chris ward the silverstone instructor. he looked very fast sideways out of some corners.
Forum: Owners Meets 30th September 2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,908
Posted By r8dream
booked in

looks like i will be there, so see you all at breakfast.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd August 2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,878
Posted By r8dream
steve it's here http://aj-tuning-1220.de/ then...

steve it's here http://aj-tuning-1220.de/
then go to mein 7 projekt john
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th July 2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,363
Posted By r8dream
rs4 v8 fsi transplant is possible only within the...

rs4 v8 fsi transplant is possible only within the last few months thanks to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFqu96otScs
the adaptronic.nl is the first ecu controller to operate the fsi system...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th July 2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 57,417
Posted By r8dream
here is a new recaro heated seat element with...

here is a new recaro heated seat element with airbag sensor mat and foam padding assembly,it also contains the heating thermostat for all the 5 heating elements in the seat, normally £300 only £100....
Forum: Owners Meets 6th July 2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,826
Posted By r8dream
draster looks great mike, but think you'd look...

draster looks great mike, but think you'd look better driving this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8hq-iTCPyc
or here at 3.20 seconds best.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIALKZUnAc4&feature=related...
Forum: Owners Meets 4th July 2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,826
Posted By r8dream
just back from the meet ,had a great time and...

just back from the meet ,had a great time and nice to meet old and new faces.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1184&stc=1&d=1278268811...
Forum: Owners Meets 1st July 2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,379
Posted By r8dream
yes come anyway, im going with my 1/4 of a s8, as...

yes come anyway, im going with my 1/4 of a s8, as i've just had an small accident last week and no time to repair.john
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 29th June 2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,956
Posted By r8dream
welcome from norway to the uk. well video...

welcome from norway to the uk.
well video sounds bad and since im a pessimist i would say crankshaft bearings or gearbox are finished.
can we see some more interior pics , as im looking into audi...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th June 2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,678
Posted By r8dream
very interesting mike, i guess 295's in the back...

very interesting mike, i guess 295's in the back then?
are we going to see it finished in time for scarborough?
mines going to be limping up north to the meet as i decided to wait till sept. to...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th June 2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,832
Posted By r8dream
Confirmed: ...

Confirmed:

Name......................Arrival................P eople.....................Room Booked

A8_Tony...................Friday.................1 ............................Yes...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 24th May 2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,158
Posted By r8dream
my 18" rs6 style came back from lepson's perfect,...

my 18" rs6 style came back from lepson's perfect, much better finish than when they were new. backside also perfect not like spit and polish.
and they diamond cut up to 21". i already mounted so no...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th May 2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,910
Posted By r8dream
since i bought my one owner s8 7 years ago, i...

since i bought my one owner s8 7 years ago, i gone through many sets of front tires and 3 different alignment specialists, tyres still always wearing on the inside edge, so i suspect bent control...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th May 2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,910
Posted By r8dream
this company,http://www.k-mac.com.au/ , makes...

this company,http://www.k-mac.com.au/ , makes camber adjustment, replacement bushings with eccentric bolts for a8/s8 upper control arms, however they are difficult to set up.
or for more money stern...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,558
Posted By r8dream
just checked a8oc forum, but it seems it is on...

just checked a8oc forum, but it seems it is on the 22nd saturday,
http://www.sytner.co.uk/audi/west-london/new-cars/a8%20model%20range.aspx
i will try and go.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th April 2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,678
Posted By r8dream
sorry i forgot the link, duh, long day a work. ...

sorry i forgot the link, duh, long day a work.
http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z19/Pashamad/ENGINE/
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th April 2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,678
Posted By r8dream
just ran across this abh engine build pics,...

just ran across this abh engine build pics, totalseal rings from the us. quattroworld poster
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th April 2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,172
Posted By r8dream
here is the best german pinch bolt tool just for...

here is the best german pinch bolt tool just for the alu a8 arms 210 euros ,
from agent here http://www.heni-werkzeuge.de/Shop-AUSDRUeCKER-F-SICHERUNGS-a540.html

full product description i put...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 19th April 2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,158
Posted By r8dream
mine are at lepsons since last week, will let you...

mine are at lepsons since last week, will let you all know how they turn out, they are supposed to be one of the best. dropped them off at gillingham myself, huge warehouses. 3 full time lathe...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th April 2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,716
Posted By r8dream
in the uk, aps and amd technik do the rs4/6 to d2...

in the uk, aps and amd technik do the rs4/6 to d2 s8 kits but probably won't sell the brackets alone.

but the 3 best audi brake specialists are in germany (of course)....
Forum: Daily banter 6th April 2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,853
Posted By r8dream
ben, talk about ridiculous high bp, mine's been...

ben, talk about ridiculous high bp, mine's been 225 /125 for five years. till got on bp meds.
Forum: Daily banter 4th April 2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,853
Posted By r8dream
ben, i've been riding for 35 years, here's the...

ben, i've been riding for 35 years, here's the last one i had and can fully recommend for you, yamaha mt03 2006.
i will call you about my old friend soon. he is from cyprus amar. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 29th March 2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,388
Posted By r8dream
i hope so ben, i want to get around to asking for...

i hope so ben, i want to get around to asking for your help and expertise as soon as i have the full budget in hand.
Forum: Daily banter 29th March 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,853
Posted By r8dream
sorry to hear ben, i know a holy man who helps...

sorry to hear ben, i know a holy man who helps good people and your one, so if you believe in those things let me know. john
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 29th March 2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,388
Posted By r8dream
yes i found one for £3500 with 11000 miles on it,...

yes i found one for £3500 with 11000 miles on it,
so 480hp or 420hp, but the important figure is 475ft/lbs torque to the rs4's 320. plus a bit of trouble to run the fsi ,ecu, dash cluster, key...
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