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Mr K
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
27th November 2018, 12:01 PM
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Towing with an S8
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Mr K
Towing with an S8
After selling my D2 S8 a few years back I'm considering making the leap to a D3 S8. A consideration (but not vial) was if its possible to get a tow bar to fit and if so what the towing capacity is? ...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
26th January 2014, 11:58 AM
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99-2002 New Front Top mounts - £15
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1,889
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Mr K
99-2002 New Front Top mounts - £15
Got these left over from when I had my S8. New Lemforder, in their boxes and a receipt from All German parts for £33.60.
Yours for £15+p&p
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th January 2013, 02:28 PM
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Tele Atlas Navigation CD, Air filter, Top mounts
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Mr K
Tele Atlas Navigation CD, Air filter, Top mounts
I sadly sold my S8 a few months back but still have a few bits here;
2001 Tele Atlas Disc, Suits RNS-D. UK Maps. Cant find the box annoyingly but is in a CD wallet. £25 delivered...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th July 2011, 12:47 PM
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Anyone want a Meyle HD control arm kit?
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Posted By
Mr K
got a set of these on mine, and they sure are...
got a set of these on mine, and they sure are good. You will want to do the ARB links and bushes as well, and whilst your in there do the top mounts too.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th June 2011, 12:28 PM
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Four Wheel Alignment.... Done
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5,618
Posted By
Mr K
I think a lot of it is the nature of the beast,...
I think a lot of it is the nature of the beast, mine likes to eat the inside edge of the front tyres, as did my A4 2.8 quattro. A heavy engine, a long way forward, and 4wd is probably the problem....
Forum:
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
26th May 2011, 12:15 PM
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Who can tell me what isn't quite 'right' about this US S8
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8,299
Posted By
Mr K
I didnt think they got the sat nav in the states?
I didnt think they got the sat nav in the states?
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D2 - Body and Exterior
10th May 2011, 05:01 PM
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Knocking from Sunroof
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7,095
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Mr K
What sunroof do you have fitted? I ask as that...
What sunroof do you have fitted? I ask as that changes the head lining quite a bit, Ive got a glass 'moonroof' which has the slidey back thing, if you have a solar roof or an ally one I assume there...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
5th May 2011, 07:27 PM
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Knocking from Sunroof
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Mr K
mines stopped rattling now.... when the rattle...
mines stopped rattling now.... when the rattle returns i will see if i can work out where its from!
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D2 - Body and Exterior
5th May 2011, 12:16 PM
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Knocking from Sunroof
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7,095
Posted By
Mr K
ever get to the bottom of this? mine was rattling...
ever get to the bottom of this? mine was rattling this morning on un even roads...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
3rd April 2011, 08:33 PM
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miles per gallon
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Posted By
Mr K
Managed 29-30 on a run upto the lake district...
Managed 29-30 on a run upto the lake district last year, sitting on the motorway at a steady 70 all day long.
Get about 21-22 on my daily a road commute.
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Daily banter
24th March 2011, 09:22 AM
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Budget...
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4,200
Posted By
Mr K
I thought the 1p cut bought it down 1p... but...
I thought the 1p cut bought it down 1p... but they also binned the 'fuel duty esculator' which was supposed to take it up 5p. So we are effectively 6p better off, but only 1p cheaper than iwas.
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Daily banter
23rd March 2011, 09:40 PM
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Budget...
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4,200
Posted By
Mr K
No sign of £400 tax either, still capped at band...
No sign of £400 tax either, still capped at band K.
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd March 2011, 07:15 PM
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Lost count...
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5,963
Posted By
Mr K
Are you sure somethings not falling off your car,...
Are you sure somethings not falling off your car, making odd noises, dragging on the ground or smoking?
Forum:
Daily banter
18th March 2011, 07:54 AM
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7
So, which one would you cry for?
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4,058
Posted By
Mr K
Date of liability 01 03 2012 for the Aston, so...
Date of liability 01 03 2012 for the Aston, so it's been repaired.
Bet that was a nice bill for the insurance company!
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Daily banter
17th March 2011, 09:02 AM
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Questions, questions.
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7,984
Posted By
Mr K
Fingers crossed! If they where actually...
Fingers crossed!
If they where actually doing it, I would have thought it would be mentioned on the road tax pricing website.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
16th March 2011, 05:28 PM
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Wanted - s8 oem wheels
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7,051
Posted By
Mr K
haha! Do all 4 have to be the same?
haha!
Do all 4 have to be the same?
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For Sale and Wanted - General
16th March 2011, 03:41 PM
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Wanted - s8 oem wheels
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7,051
Posted By
Mr K
18s? 20s? PFL? FL?
18s? 20s? PFL? FL?
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th March 2011, 07:18 PM
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MAF sensor
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5,077
Posted By
Mr K
Thats good to know, thanks Amar. Right, I...
Thats good to know, thanks Amar.
Right, I have pulled out my maf and the part numbers is:
Bosch F00C 2G2 047
Dated and the manufacture date is 08.2001 - so its probably the original.
The...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th March 2011, 07:02 PM
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10
Refurbish Brembo's ?
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5,753
Posted By
Mr K
Athough ive never used them, Big red come highly...
Athough ive never used them, Big red come highly recommended from a lot of people. Including some nice polymer coatings, and a rage of colours (Inc black as factory).
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Other marques
11th March 2011, 09:24 PM
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10
Ohh Dear!!
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Posted By
Mr K
I had a 98 306 1.9tdi as my first car when I...
I had a 98 306 1.9tdi as my first car when I passed my test and it was excelent! Plenty of grunt for safe overtakes and insurance wasn't ridiculous either.
I bet that fiats a hoot, shame about...
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D2 - Engine Bay
10th March 2011, 11:47 AM
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29
Timing chain problems
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13,508
Posted By
Mr K
I dont think the problem is the plastic shoe, but...
I dont think the problem is the plastic shoe, but the small tensioner that presses on the shoe. in theory the ram will always provide a constant tension, and therefore take up any slack generated...
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D2 - Interior
10th March 2011, 08:44 AM
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What's lurking behind the 8s dash!
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7,429
Posted By
Mr K
Always interesting to see what lurks below! ...
Always interesting to see what lurks below!
I see the brake pedal bush has split.
Is this a common failing Ian? As I think mines on it's way out, but replacing it with the dash in situ looks...
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Other Audis
10th March 2011, 08:40 AM
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Audi Replacing coilpacks - Free
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77,749
Posted By
Mr K
I guess Mines failed then, as I can take it out...
I guess Mines failed then, as I can take it out of park with no key in it, and obviously no foot on the brake. Will get it booked in - never taken a car to the main dealer before! In fact, I've only...
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Spotless
10th March 2011, 08:07 AM
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15
I have my work cut out.
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9,081
Posted By
Mr K
Don't sell it!!!! Such a smart looking car!
Don't sell it!!!! Such a smart looking car!
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Other Audis
9th March 2011, 06:27 AM
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Audi Replacing coilpacks - Free
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77,749
Posted By
Mr K
But park locks the gearbox, so all it locks 4...
But park locks the gearbox, so all it locks 4 wheels. God knows how you move a car stuck in park!
Forum:
Other Audis
8th March 2011, 06:11 PM
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71
Audi Replacing coilpacks - Free
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77,749
Posted By
Mr K
Phoned Audi UK, and my 02 plate S8 doesn't...
Phoned Audi UK, and my 02 plate S8 doesn't qualify, but it does have a recall on the 'shift leaver' that's overdue since 2008! Will get that booked in - sounds like it's the park thing that's...
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Other Audis
7th March 2011, 12:51 PM
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71
Audi Replacing coilpacks - Free
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77,749
Posted By
Mr K
I emailed Audi UK last night asking if my 2002 S8...
I emailed Audi UK last night asking if my 2002 S8 was eligible and what other models are effected. Not holding my breath for a reponse.
Probably with giving them a call and finding out what the...
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Other Audis
3rd March 2011, 03:15 PM
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71
Audi Replacing coilpacks - Free
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77,749
Posted By
Mr K
Would be interesting to know exactly which engine...
Would be interesting to know exactly which engine codes this effects? And if any D2s fall into the recall.
Thanks for let us know! One for further research!
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd March 2011, 12:29 PM
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MAF sensor
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5,077
Posted By
Mr K
Just had a look at its £77, + £20 surcharge, +...
Just had a look at its £77, + £20 surcharge, + £19.51 VAT, + £8.95 postage. so £125 total, 105 after the old one goes back from ignitioncarparts
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd March 2011, 12:18 PM
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8
MAF sensor
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5,077
Posted By
Mr K
Hmm, Mine does hang in 1st gear when its cold,...
Hmm, Mine does hang in 1st gear when its cold, but only breifly. so it does sound like I need a new maf.
I will pull it out and look at the part number on it when I get a chance.
Having used...
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D2 - Engine Bay
1st March 2011, 10:24 PM
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8
MAF sensor
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5,077
Posted By
Mr K
MAF sensor
Giving my '8 some love at the moment and want to replace the MAF as it's probably the original, and it had pretty detrimental effects on the running of my old A4s.
Found these on euro carparts:...
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D2 - Lights
1st March 2011, 01:11 PM
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22
Another Lens
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10,051
Posted By
Mr K
Good stuff, I rate it. The fog lamps on my old A4...
Good stuff, I rate it. The fog lamps on my old A4 where tinted yellow with it.
Forum:
D2 - Lights
28th February 2011, 07:23 PM
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22
Another Lens
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10,051
Posted By
Mr K
I was looking for protectors for my FL and...
I was looking for protectors for my FL and couldnt find any, I wanted to project my bi xenons through the tough winter months next year, as I plan on polishing them up when the weather improves as...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
27th February 2011, 10:42 PM
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I want a black one.
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5,721
Posted By
Mr K
I'm averaging 22 from my current tank, been...
I'm averaging 22 from my current tank, been driving like an old man though. Usually get about 19-21 average on a 20 mile a road commute, including some huge ques!
I would offer you mine, but it's...
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D2 - Lights
23rd February 2011, 12:31 PM
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22
Xenon Plus help
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9,851
Posted By
Mr K
Im not particularly amazed by how bright my xenon...
Im not particularly amazed by how bright my xenon plus's are, so maybe they need new bulbs? hmm.
Im sure I read somewhere that BMW developed xenons, being the first manufacturer to use them on...
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Motormouth
20th February 2011, 10:02 AM
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19
My god this looks cheap?!
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10,016
Posted By
Mr K
Ah yes, but thats different... the 2 problems...
Ah yes, but thats different... the 2 problems there are.
1. They are too quiet, the petrols scream past you and the diesels make a dull drone (i guess audi and pugeot want to prove that diesels are...
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Motormouth
20th February 2011, 09:48 AM
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19
My god this looks cheap?!
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10,016
Posted By
Mr K
I class my self as a petrol head, with several...
I class my self as a petrol head, with several old cars, and a car I have prepped and use for hill climbing and sprinting tucked up in my garage.
The diesel Vs petrol war will always be a matter...
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D3 - Everything Else
14th February 2011, 01:04 PM
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2008 Pricing and Spec PDF?
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6,234
Posted By
Mr K
Im really interested in how much these things...
Im really interested in how much these things cost new!
Im in the middle of buying my first home, but when I get settled down I will scan my 2002 brochure in.
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D3 - Everything Else
14th February 2011, 12:07 PM
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2008 Pricing and Spec PDF?
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6,234
Posted By
Mr K
Would like to see the 2002 one. I managed to get...
Would like to see the 2002 one. I managed to get the facelift S8 sales brochure from ebay, which I keep meaning to scan in and pop up on here.
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D2 - Everything else
11th February 2011, 08:26 AM
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33
3.7 40V starts, then stops.
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12,761
Posted By
Mr K
This wont help you - but I got some time to play...
This wont help you - but I got some time to play with mine yesterday (see page one of this thread) and realised that the chip is in the top half of the key, next to the blade and not in the remote...
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D2 - Engine Bay
9th February 2011, 10:33 PM
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28
4.2 V8 Intake Linkage Arms
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18,513
Posted By
Mr K
Weirdly I was looking at these yesterday!...
Weirdly I was looking at these yesterday! co-incidence? I guess its a sign that I should order some...
I couldnt find anything about UK shipping?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2011, 12:32 PM
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4
Hot air from the side vents only
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3,407
Posted By
Mr K
mines doing exactly this, but my compressor is...
mines doing exactly this, but my compressor is also whining slightly at low revs.
I had it regased in december and that fixed it until one day in janury when it seems to have ditched a load of its...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
6th February 2011, 05:14 PM
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6
Why your D2 fuel pump fails
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5,239
Posted By
Mr K
Cheers mate. Added to the every growing list of...
Cheers mate. Added to the every growing list of parts to order from Audi!
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
6th February 2011, 11:53 AM
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16
Press rear windscreen heating spoils radio reception
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8,124
Posted By
Mr K
mine seems OK? This might help: ...
mine seems OK?
This might help:
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/satellite-navigation/26678-rns-d-hidden-options.html
The first bit says how to check your antenna's working ok.
might be...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
6th February 2011, 11:28 AM
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6
Why your D2 fuel pump fails
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5,239
Posted By
Mr K
good stuff. at 134k I should probably do this. ...
good stuff. at 134k I should probably do this.
any how to guides on changine the fuel filter? or any pointers to get me started, so I can write a guide when I do it.
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D2 - Transmission
4th February 2011, 12:59 PM
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Putting an A8 Transmission in an S8
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6,209
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Mr K
Fair play - really didn't expect it to be such a...
Fair play - really didn't expect it to be such a big difference!
Wish I got 24 from my s8!
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D2 - Transmission
4th February 2011, 12:21 PM
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11
Putting an A8 Transmission in an S8
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6,209
Posted By
Mr K
the front diff is built into the gearbox, change...
the front diff is built into the gearbox, change the gearbox and your changing the front diff. If the front diff isnt the same as the rear your front and rear wheels will be going at different...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st February 2011, 12:29 PM
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Olis D3 W12 Brake Upgrade
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55,766
Posted By
Mr K
Brakes look amazing! Bet it stops well! Im...
Brakes look amazing! Bet it stops well!
Im rather jelious of your spec also, and some nice touches too like the RS6 steering wheel.
My wiper motors doing a few funny things too. they...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st February 2011, 10:52 AM
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9
Breaking D2 Sport, but first some questions
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6,330
Posted By
Mr K
Welcome along! Depending on if it has...
Welcome along!
Depending on if it has survived and of you devide to break it, I'm looking for the small peice of bump strip trim from the back of the passenger side front wing?
May also...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
24th January 2011, 12:47 PM
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19
s8 ageing - what are your thoughts?
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9,150
Posted By
Mr K
Yup. auto boxes are dreadful for sapping power,...
Yup. auto boxes are dreadful for sapping power, every little helps!
I agree that a gearbox map that only works on sport and tip would be the answer, or even switchable maps.
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