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paulrstaylor
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Daily banter
25th February 2021, 06:05 PM
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i simply cany get rid of this damm RS6 C7 itch
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paulrstaylor
Depending on how long you plan on keeping it, a...
Depending on how long you plan on keeping it, a 2017 will be 5 years old next year, so then tax is only £10 a month vs £25 😉
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Daily banter
25th February 2021, 01:24 PM
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i simply cany get rid of this damm RS6 C7 itch
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353
Posted By
paulrstaylor
The tax can be all over the place for the C7,...
The tax can be all over the place for the C7, pre-facelift has higher emissions - so you won't like the tax, post-facelift pre-2017 is probably the sweet spot (you probably still won't like the tax)...
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Daily banter
18th February 2021, 08:30 PM
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My Tesla is Awesome, but.......
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paulrstaylor
Only £330 tax, bargain :rolleyes:
Only £330 tax, bargain :rolleyes:
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House and Home DIY
17th February 2021, 08:05 PM
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Advice wanted on improving boiler controls
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paulrstaylor
Another vote for evohome for me, my house is...
Another vote for evohome for me, my house is zone valve and manifold controlled for the under floor heating, the wiring was fun but logical and worked first time! I have non of their TRVs, so can't...
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Daily banter
16th February 2021, 04:11 PM
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65
My Tesla is Awesome, but.......
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paulrstaylor
I've a B7 RS4 cab on the drive, sprint blue, low...
I've a B7 RS4 cab on the drive, sprint blue, low mileage and not increasing at the moment. I could do you a good rental deal :ROFL:
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Daily banter
16th February 2021, 02:08 PM
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65
My Tesla is Awesome, but.......
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paulrstaylor
Having seen your cars come and go, I think it is...
Having seen your cars come and go, I think it is safe to say, "it is you, not them" when it comes to your breakups :ROFL:
Variety is the spice of life... if you eat the best fillet steak every...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
13th February 2021, 03:53 PM
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Parking sensor pushed in
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235
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paulrstaylor
or stick a melted hot glue stick to it and pull...
or stick a melted hot glue stick to it and pull maybe?
Assuming you can't get around the back that is?
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Daily banter
10th February 2021, 03:48 PM
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Found an A8 i wanted SOLD from under me by main agent
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paulrstaylor
Get some of this +++ ...
Get some of this +++
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=25523&stc=1&d=1612972068
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Daily banter
9th February 2021, 07:02 PM
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Found an A8 i wanted SOLD from under me by main agent
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paulrstaylor
Hope you got a good price, congrats, looks like...
Hope you got a good price, congrats, looks like a lovely car..... shame they left it in primer though 🤣
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D2 - Interior
3rd February 2021, 03:01 PM
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Rear blind cover appears loose
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paulrstaylor
Similar issue on door cards on my S4, gorilla...
Similar issue on door cards on my S4, gorilla glue was my answer - which activates with moisture +++
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D2 - Everything else
23rd January 2021, 10:02 AM
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My Murple
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paulrstaylor
Now the logic of still using the handbrake whilst...
Now the logic of still using the handbrake whilst in park is absolutely clear 👍
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Daily banter
22nd January 2021, 07:18 PM
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Audi announces end of combustion, new A8 due this year?
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paulrstaylor
Audi announces end of combustion, new A8 due this year?
Presumably, the D5 is due a facelift?
But perhaps the other news may affect it's residuals further :Confused:
...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
12th January 2021, 12:48 PM
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2000 D2 S8 for sale
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Or a trailer +++ :ROFL:
Or a trailer +++ :ROFL:
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D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
8th January 2021, 03:41 PM
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Google Earth Thread
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Looks like it would also work on the Q7 4M, hence...
Looks like it would also work on the Q7 4M, hence my interest. I already have carplay/android auto in that, but the factory one is wired only - and sadly while it works on the main screen there is...
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D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th January 2021, 10:20 PM
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Google Earth Thread
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paulrstaylor
Would be interested to see more on this +++
Would be interested to see more on this +++
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
4th January 2021, 11:20 PM
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New to vagcom
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Well that will teach me to read and not just look...
Well that will teach me to read and not just look at your sig pic! In that case you should have measured the pads and entered the thickness when you changed them +++
Could be you are within a...
Forum:
Daily banter
4th January 2021, 10:20 PM
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0
2022 Audi A8 Facelift to Resurrect Horch Brand for Ultra-Luxury Version
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paulrstaylor
2022 Audi A8 Facelift to Resurrect Horch Brand for Ultra-Luxury Version
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2022-audi-a8-facelift-to-resurrect-horch-brand-for-ultra-luxury-version-153935.html
Will be interesting to see the residual value on these in about 2027!
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
4th January 2021, 10:15 PM
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New to vagcom
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Could be old age, but i don't think you need to...
Could be old age, but i don't think you need to enter pad size on a D4 :Confused:
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
4th January 2021, 07:28 PM
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Space saver
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paulrstaylor
Sounds like a good place to keep it! I've two...
Sounds like a good place to keep it! I've two sets of wheels including a full sized spare for both, my logic is worst case is a breakdown recovery home to fit a spare, the inconvenience of it...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
4th January 2021, 04:40 PM
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Space saver
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3,163
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I wish my Q7 had a spare wheel, but in the upside...
I wish my Q7 had a spare wheel, but in the upside it has plenty of bass from the factory fit bose system so I guess it's not all bad!?
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A6/S6/RS6 C5
29th December 2020, 12:19 PM
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Fitting an A4 B6 steering wheel to an A6 C5?!
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Pretty sure the b7 was the into of dual stage...
Pretty sure the b7 was the into of dual stage airbags to the a4?
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A6/S6/RS6 C7
20th December 2020, 11:18 AM
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A6 avant rear wiper
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2,521
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paulrstaylor
https://youtu.be/62J7n09A8zk
https://youtu.be/62J7n09A8zk
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A6/S6/RS6 C7
20th December 2020, 11:14 AM
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A6 avant rear wiper
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Use a puller, or if you haven't got one, leave...
Use a puller, or if you haven't got one, leave the nut on loosely and use a pair of mole grips behind the arm onto the nut +++
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D3 - Body and Exterior
19th December 2020, 08:42 PM
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8
Headlight wash
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2,729
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Yes, but design. Only affects the output of one...
Yes, but design. Only affects the output of one headlight at a time +++
Forum:
Daily banter
9th December 2020, 07:37 AM
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D5 is a bit clever
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
"Workers clean photovoltaic panels inside a solar...
"Workers clean photovoltaic panels inside a solar power plant in Gujarat, India." :ROFL:
Maybe we need to turn up the sun for those of us in less favourable climates?
Anyway, back on topic, ...
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IT, AV and other Tech
13th November 2020, 07:11 PM
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40
Home Ethernet System
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5,081
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I have a line like this in one of our offices, I...
I have a line like this in one of our offices, I get 18mbs down and 2.5mbs up on Annex-M on a direct exchange line that is <150m, but no chance of FTTC as there is no cab. Also no FTTP yet, so I am...
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D4 - Interior Electrics
4th November 2020, 02:27 PM
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42
Audi A8 D4 4.2L FSI V8 retrofits
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8,534
Posted By
paulrstaylor
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12045&...
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12045&highlight=heated
See post 17, hopefully useful +++
Forum:
Daily banter
28th October 2020, 06:10 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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paulrstaylor
Looks to be an appreciating asset - 25p in 1974...
Looks to be an appreciating asset - 25p in 1974 would be equivalent to £2.63 factoring inflation, so for being stored under a bed for 46 years has shown a three fold increase in real value :ROFL:
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D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
28th October 2020, 04:39 PM
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91
Google Earth Thread
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25,238
Posted By
paulrstaylor
It isn't the first time this has been rumoured -...
It isn't the first time this has been rumoured - time will tell if it will be the last :Confused:
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Other marques
25th October 2020, 11:09 AM
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270
Are Teslas any good?
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119,269
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Because by the time they have depreciated to the...
Because by the time they have depreciated to the same as a 2 year old ICE car, they are much older, higher miles (which may or may not affect the drivetrain, but does seem to affect the interior) and...
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Other marques
24th October 2020, 10:33 PM
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270
Are Teslas any good?
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119,269
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Good residuals don't help bangernomics.... most...
Good residuals don't help bangernomics.... most of the reason I bought A8's, d2, d3 and d4 was they seemed a bargain against new list.
With a Tesla, by the time they get to "bargain" status they...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
21st October 2020, 12:34 PM
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LED Glovebox Pre Order
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paulrstaylor
I'm on O2 and rely on WiFi calling despite living...
I'm on O2 and rely on WiFi calling despite living in suberbia. It works okay for calls, but does not work for SMS at all :tuttut:
Paypal do have an option to "call you" so you can enter a number...
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Daily banter
9th October 2020, 09:32 PM
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14
ive bought a Bitdi A6 C7 (a cheapy for now)
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paulrstaylor
I'd of thought any dealer should be able to give...
I'd of thought any dealer should be able to give you a print out of the service history?
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D3 - Engine Bay
19th September 2020, 08:20 AM
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Feeling warmer already
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2,301
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paulrstaylor
Exactly that, auxiliary heater circulation pump...
Exactly that, auxiliary heater circulation pump +++
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D4 - Body and Exterior
17th September 2020, 12:50 PM
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W12 front grill
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6,708
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Agreed, but I think it is for a pre-facelift?
Agreed, but I think it is for a pre-facelift?
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D4 - Body and Exterior
17th September 2020, 06:44 AM
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W12 front grill
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6,708
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Description Hello, I have a GRILL GRILL...
Description
Hello,
I have a GRILL GRILL for sale with the number 4H0853651 for AUDI A8 D4 W12 10-14.
Original !!! Comes from disassembly !!! Very good condition !!!
I have more parts for...
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D4 - Body and Exterior
13th September 2020, 07:00 PM
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15
W12 front grill
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
Pic as per PM - in short, dremel to remove inner...
Pic as per PM - in short, dremel to remove inner section of both grills, then bond the W12 inner to your existing frame +++
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D4 - Body and Exterior
13th September 2020, 06:05 PM
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15
W12 front grill
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6,708
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I've still got the aftermarket one, but it's...
I've still got the aftermarket one, but it's pre-facelift and one of the mountings is broken! My plan was to remove my current and fit the centre insert into the original chrome outer, this is a...
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D4 - Body and Exterior
12th September 2020, 08:03 AM
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15
W12 front grill
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6,708
Posted By
paulrstaylor
It is a straight swap so far as I know, in fact I...
It is a straight swap so far as I know, in fact I bought an aftermarket one to fit to my D4 but never fitted as I had to change to car for a Q7 shortly after because of pram issues! I think I still...
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D4 - Body and Exterior
8th September 2020, 08:00 PM
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32
Replacing Keyless entry door handle sensor
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16,320
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Be careful, if it doesn't lock in properly and...
Be careful, if it doesn't lock in properly and you back the screw in and out, it can come loose and end up dropping into the door, which is a massive pain to get back out..... I spent about two hours...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
7th September 2020, 08:35 PM
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10
Background lighting - Ambiental lighting
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3,259
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I remember this button on my D3, I also remember...
I remember this button on my D3, I also remember missing it on my D4 :ROFL:
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D3 - Interior Trims
6th September 2020, 06:27 PM
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3
Removal and refit of floor carpet anyone?
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paulrstaylor
For what you have described, I'd be tempted to...
For what you have described, I'd be tempted to cut the carpet either side of the transmission tunnel, if done well you won't be able to tell the difference and could save a lot of work!?
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Daily banter
1st September 2020, 07:17 AM
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D4 3.0tdi Honest Opinions Please
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1,342
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paulrstaylor
The D4 (face lift at least) was the first time I...
The D4 (face lift at least) was the first time I didn't feel the 3.0 was under powered, it felt very close to the 4.2tdi off the line. Suspect it is actually gearbox related, but wasn't shocked...
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Daily banter
22nd August 2020, 06:41 PM
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23
Airbags with older children. On or off?
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2,462
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paulrstaylor
It's been a lesson learnt for me, as I've...
It's been a lesson learnt for me, as I've switched mine back on now!
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd August 2020, 02:36 PM
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Airbags with older children. On or off?
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2,462
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paulrstaylor
Well this has got me thinking as I too have the...
Well this has got me thinking as I too have the passener airbad turned off most of the time, so dare I suggest it, I decided to RTFM
I have two boys, 4 and 2 years old. Both love to ride in the...
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Daily banter
20th August 2020, 03:21 PM
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Holy Grail wanted..(not really possible)
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1,403
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paulrstaylor
I hear there is a really nice spec white d3 tdi,...
I hear there is a really nice spec white d3 tdi, lots of owners on the log book but clearly been loved. Maybe right up your street!? :D
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D3 - Engine Bay
17th August 2020, 08:08 AM
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Have you ever cleaned your intercoolers?
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1,313
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paulrstaylor
Could be a leak, could also be road conditions in...
Could be a leak, could also be road conditions in Norway - especially if both sides are the same?
Forum:
Daily banter
5th August 2020, 08:07 PM
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Car Insurance
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2,610
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paulrstaylor
Maybe they have been referencing your forum...
Maybe they have been referencing your forum posts, like this gem http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15250 :ROFL:
Insurance is in some ways mandated gambling, sadly "the house" always...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
3rd August 2020, 12:16 PM
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D3 digital speedo change to kph
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2,217
Posted By
paulrstaylor
See...
See http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11750&highlight=digital+speedo+wide
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D3 - Interior Electrics
3rd August 2020, 12:15 PM
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D3 digital speedo change to kph
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2,217
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paulrstaylor
I have a distant memory that it only worked on FL...
I have a distant memory that it only worked on FL clusters, possibly wide DIS based? I know I wouldn't make this work on my 2006 :Confused:
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