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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th December 2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,445
Posted By Ronin
There is a pdf with instructions here: ...

There is a pdf with instructions here:

https://****************/viewtopic.php?t=17

MJ is right, doing it with a proper tool makes all the difference, the last time I had it done 2l of brake...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,046
Posted By Ronin
Brass.

Brass.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
Oh yeah, if any of you buy this you will have to...

Oh yeah, if any of you buy this you will have to pay a ransom fee of £10 to UPS
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
https://retrofitlab.com/collections/audi-a8-d2/pro...

https://retrofitlab.com/collections/audi-a8-d2/products/audi-a8-d2-1999-2002-bi-xenon-xenon-hid-headlights

This kit will turn xenon headlights (not xenon plus!) into bi-xenons so you get xenon...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
If you want to go that route, better get some...

If you want to go that route, better get some halogen/xenon headlights(not X+), they will become expensive and scarce once the word is out.
There are led kits and stuff already out for them,...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
I know of others too, a 2.7tt d2 manuial but its...

I know of others too, a 2.7tt d2 manuial but its a hack job
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
There's only one person in UK who has done it,...

There's only one person in UK who has done it, and done it properly.
The cost would more than likely be ~20k which usually scares people away.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
I don't believe anyone saying that their 21+ year...

I don't believe anyone saying that their 21+ year old xenon pluses are good.
They were good when brand new and now they are utter crap they are like shining a flash light through a bathroom privacy...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ronin
Decent headlights - xenon plus headlights are...

Decent headlights - xenon plus headlights are laughable joke. I'm working on this already
Auto fold mirrors - working on this too.
Front parking camera - this will be half a day's work once weather...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd December 2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,233
Posted By Ronin
there are 2 pumps. Which one did you replace?

there are 2 pumps.
Which one did you replace?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st December 2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,248
Posted By Ronin
FL Headlight lens pair

£80 plus shipping of your choice.

I would describe the condition as good for age.
These will fit Xenon Pluses, Xenons and Halogens so basically all FL cars.
https://i.imgur.com/46mmLn8.jpg...
Forum: Daily banter 30th November 2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
It must be 🌨️ in hell, forum on ssl

It must be 🌨️ in hell, forum on ssl
Forum: Daily banter 29th November 2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
signature length decreased* sorry there's no...

signature length decreased*
sorry there's no edit button now so there will be loads of fluff like this.
Forum: Daily banter 29th November 2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
I'd rather have signature size removed than no...

I'd rather have signature size removed than no edit button.
Some people on here have signatures longer than the threads they post in :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 28th November 2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
and now magically the edit button has been...

and now magically the edit button has been removed at least for me..:Confused:
Forum: Motormouth 28th November 2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,859
Posted By Ronin
I have 67db bf Goodrich all seasons wich will get...

I have 67db bf Goodrich all seasons wich will get tested soon in proper winter conditions on a trip to Poland.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,466
Posted By Ronin
If you have less than half a tank put in more...

If you have less than half a tank put in more than half a tank and let us know if it starts, it may need a few cranks
Forum: D2 - Everything else 23rd November 2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,429
Posted By Ronin
This looks like covering rusty metal with oil to...

This looks like covering rusty metal with oil to slow down the rust by cutting off oxygen, a lot of 2.8s came with this option from the factory 😁
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,466
Posted By Ronin
what are you troubleshooting? chances are we...

what are you troubleshooting? chances are we already have the answers.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th November 2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Ronin
The purple tab inside slides out a few mm to...

The purple tab inside slides out a few mm to release the pins, if it's stiff spray some wd40 in there first.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th November 2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Ronin
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235226700510?hash=item3...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235226700510?hash=item36c49a9ade:g:dWwAAOSwejplEt8q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4NV3oRpTw3VayCaZQto4MeJoR9yRu%2BsxdrWIf%2FfaW2AT5DMeryl48BOdSSO%2Fi9Jci%2BLtvnR0cPcoBDxDMBz%2Fpgebbx...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th November 2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Ronin
I made a few holes with a drill in mine and...

I made a few holes with a drill in mine and picked it all out out with a screwdriver, 10 mins work.
Forum: Owners Meets 6th November 2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,241
Posted By Ronin
Forum being down more than its online doesn't...

Forum being down more than its online doesn't help either.

Hotel wise is the plan to go with the 'I'm a retired company director so the hotel must have rooms with names instead of numbers and...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th November 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,015
Posted By Ronin
All these parts are on audi tradition: ...

All these parts are on audi tradition:

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/tensioner-077109243a-10...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st October 2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,265
Posted By Ronin
A dynamic oil atf change would flush it properly...

A dynamic oil atf change would flush it properly but I was quoted £500 for that recently :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Lights 21st October 2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,761
Posted By Ronin
To do it properly you'd have to sand the clear...

To do it properly you'd have to sand the clear coat off completely and then apply UV resistant clear coat again just like at the factory. I never understood why people Polish headlights, its like...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th October 2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,366
Posted By Ronin
if you look for audi a8 d2 solar sunroof its the...

if you look for audi a8 d2 solar sunroof its the very first result...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th October 2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,366
Posted By Ronin
theres one on ebay with wiring.

theres one on ebay with wiring.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Ronin
Let me know if you want to sell the rubber floor...

Let me know if you want to sell the rubber floor mats separately, I would buy the car just for them but have exhausted all my parking space with a car for my gf :ROFL:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Ronin
Are the rubber floor mats genuine audi ones? they...

Are the rubber floor mats genuine audi ones? they are ultra rare.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Ronin
The most basic vcds lite cable is like £13 on eBay

The most basic vcds lite cable is like £13 on eBay
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Ronin
Can you scan the engine with vcds and tell us the...

Can you scan the engine with vcds and tell us the codes?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd October 2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Ronin
You need to reseat the connectors at the back of...

You need to reseat the connectors at the back of the cluster, I've had the same a week ago.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th September 2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,866
Posted By Ronin
Ok in that case I would scan the car just as a...

Ok in that case I would scan the car just as a precaution to see any obvious codes, and if that brings no result I would start looking for an air leak starting with the pump itself.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th September 2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,866
Posted By Ronin
Does the car start? are you able to scan it? Does...

Does the car start? are you able to scan it? Does central locking work with the driver side door button
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th September 2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,647
Posted By Ronin
I used the cheap china set like this: ...

I used the cheap china set like this: ...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th September 2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Ronin
Did you test the sensor wiring?

Did you test the sensor wiring?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 22nd September 2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,052
Posted By Ronin
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st September 2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Ronin
I went with destroy and replace option, much...

I went with destroy and replace option, much quicker and better result, because you end up with a new sensor that's not a ticking time bomb unlike a 21+ year old one.

Vast majority of them fail...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,823
Posted By Ronin
Good job on saving the £200, no point giving it...

Good job on saving the £200, no point giving it to forum sponsors if the forum is down constantly and unsecure :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,380
Posted By Ronin
Dropping the shaft and making a tool to push it...

Dropping the shaft and making a tool to push it out is the only way, but still all that effort for a 21+ year old abs sensor that can fail at any time and can be replaced for £30ish.

I had the...
Forum: D2 - Lights 1st September 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By Ronin
you mean screw hole behind the sound deadening?...

you mean screw hole behind the sound deadening? pictures would help.

I replaced all my tail lights the other day and it took an hour start to finish, i can't remember any unreachable places.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,823
Posted By Ronin
Spankers is right, the part number ending in AP...

Spankers is right, the part number ending in AP is the right for your car

My mistake, I was looking this up whilst designing a part to fix broken headrest adjustment in my comfort seats :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st August 2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,823
Posted By Ronin
Try messaging Spanker

Try messaging Spanker
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st August 2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,823
Posted By Ronin
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/sprin...

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/spring-4d0511115ap-11?search_term=4D0+511+115+AP *corrected by spanker

Just keep in mind that Prestige double tradition prices, so thats ~£616 +...
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
Yes, the quality of people using these forums is...

Yes, the quality of people using these forums is much better.

I would have gone bankrupt or crazy trying to maintain my car without these forums for sure, and I've met some pretty crazy people (in...
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,789
Posted By Ronin
Are there any updates on this? The forum...

Are there any updates on this?

The forum runs on software from 2009 that has probably hundreds of easily accessible exploits.

They run http (meaning all the input like our log ins and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By Ronin
Hi Chris, what happened with the one you found...

Hi Chris, what happened with the one you found through prestige?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 15th August 2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,337
Posted By Ronin
4 spoke MFSW tiptronic steering wheel

£100 + postage
It's in very very good condition, hardly any wear marks complete with airbag and harnesses.

https://i.imgur.com/ujKgrqR.png
https://i.imgur.com/nRVrIJE.jpg...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 15th August 2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,530
Posted By Ronin
General info on heated steering wheel

In this thread I will share some knowledge on heated steering wheels in D2's.

There isn't a lot of info about how they work and what parts need to be sourced so here are the basics:

How to tell...
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