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Forum: Daily banter 7th June 2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,009
Posted By Reffro
Not many posts on here today...

Where is everybody?:Confused:
Forum: Owners Meets 5th February 2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,322
Posted By Reffro
Oh yes... Marbling my tyres, toasting my brakes...

Oh yes... Marbling my tyres, toasting my brakes and whispering past like an 8 does

Just looked back at the ADI 2010 report thread. http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2205 That takes me...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th February 2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,322
Posted By Reffro
I can see me in the pictures above but not my...

I can see me in the pictures above but not my car. I must have parked it somewhere else pre or post the track spanking...
Forum: Daily banter 12th November 2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,503
Posted By Reffro
If I'm free to join, I would look forward to...

If I'm free to join, I would look forward to sharing a beer with you as always.+++

As for the EV, not going to happen for me and a great many people, now or in the near future, I don't have a...
Forum: Daily banter 7th November 2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,503
Posted By Reffro
OK, in the USA, the market is separated between...

OK, in the USA, the market is separated between Cars and Trucks. Cars are just that, Trucks include both Pickups/Vans and most importantly SUV's. SUV's are considered to be Cars everywhere else, so...
Forum: Daily banter 5th November 2018, 03:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,503
Posted By Reffro
OK, that reads a bit better, but not much...that...

OK, that reads a bit better, but not much...that article is typical of the puff pieces that are written in the green press, throwing in lots of facts an figures without qualification.

The article...
Forum: Daily banter 2nd November 2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,503
Posted By Reffro
Tesla are neither the biggest selling...

Tesla are neither the biggest selling Manufacturer in the USA let alone North America, nor do they have the highest revenues of any manufacturer. 17th by volume, 16th by revenue for Cars in the USA....
Forum: Owners Meets 9th October 2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 27,680
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the...

1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke Arms
2. CtL +1 Big Boys Brekkie and room Friday night at Bolingbroke Arms (D2 S8)
3. HPsauce with BBB@BA (D2 S8 with fixed NSR window)...
Forum: Owners Meets 9th October 2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 27,680
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the...

1. Architex Ma8tey + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke Arms
2. CtL +1 Big Boys Brekkie and room Friday night at Bolingbroke Arms (D2 S8)
3. HPsauce + 1 BBB@BA (unless my NSR window is still an...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd September 2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,337
Posted By Reffro
I can certainly be persuaded...I'm even back in a...

I can certainly be persuaded...I'm even back in a VAG product, though not an 8.

I managed to get a good (read cheap) 24mth lease on a Skoda Superb. Though should the weather prove to be...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd September 2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,337
Posted By Reffro
6/8ths? Three Quarters?

6/8ths?
Three Quarters?
Forum: Daily banter 13th July 2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,412
Posted By Reffro
Who bought it then??

Just for laughs, anybody on here?

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24876/lot/210/?category=grid&length=560&page=1
Forum: Owners Meets 18th October 2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 56,225
Posted By Reffro
I don't even want to know why you can identify me...

I don't even want to know why you can identify me from my bum.....Good spot nonetheless :D
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 13th October 2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,065
Posted By Reffro
My view and looking at the MOT regs and the...

My view and looking at the MOT regs and the photos, you do appear to have a problem. If you look how your wheel arch tapers in from the top of the arch towards the rear bumper, this appears to be the...
Forum: Daily banter 18th August 2015, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,032
Posted By Reffro
New S8 sporting challenge - Hillclimbing!

A very positive article on the abilities of the D4 S8

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/motorsport/leaders-hillclimb-challenge--audi-s8/32721
Forum: Daily banter 13th August 2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,930
Posted By Reffro
I was going to offer exactly the same opinion. My...

I was going to offer exactly the same opinion. My dad has a 730d M-Sport, I had a run in it at the weekend and you've got to enjoy how it drives, but the looks are iffy. Oh and the economy can be...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th August 2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 271,532
Posted By Reffro
Very much a reference made with humour, referring...

Very much a reference made with humour, referring to the 19th Century when we used to deport criminals to Australia for what today are seen as lower level offences.

Personally in this case, I...
Forum: Motormouth 29th July 2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 77,352
Posted By Reffro
Hi Oli, I just wanted to say that having...

Hi Oli,
I just wanted to say that having received the e-mail from Shell advertising the launch of Fill & Go, I had to decline due to one specific reason.

I have a cashback credit card that gives...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd July 2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,270
Posted By Reffro
I did the little Italian 2nd car thing for a...

I did the little Italian 2nd car thing for a while too. Only problem was I looked for any excuse to use the S8 and got bored of driving my Punto. I eventually found the ideal solution and upgraded...
Forum: Owners Meets 29th June 2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,944
Posted By Reffro
I'm giving it serious consideration... Just need...

I'm giving it serious consideration... Just need to see how much tread I have left before hitting the track!
Forum: Daily banter 4th June 2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,317
Posted By Reffro
I did a a bit of 'economy' driving last week from...

I did a a bit of 'economy' driving last week from Newcastle to near Lincoln, 161 miles with my cruise set at 65mph on dual carriageway/motorway and 56mph on single carriageway, to average 56mph...
Forum: Owners Meets 7th May 2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,687
Posted By Reffro
I'm sorry to say i won't be joining you all this...

I'm sorry to say i won't be joining you all this year. I have looked at my social diary and work diary and something has to give. Currently I have social or work engagements booked for every weekend...
Forum: Owners Meets 29th April 2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,748
Posted By Reffro
Hi, I don't know whether I shared this clip...

Hi,
I don't know whether I shared this clip before.

The final 10 secs of the clip features a couple of cars you might recognise. Lets hope for less of a liquid challenge on track in 11 days...
Forum: Owners Meets 31st March 2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,748
Posted By Reffro
Nurburgring run 9th/10th May

Hi,
a couple of reprobates, namely myself and darrenjoe90 are planning a run to the Nordschleife on the weekend of 9th/10th May. This was all cooked up on Sunday during a 5 minute conversation...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 31st March 2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,314
Posted By Reffro
I disagree, they looked pretty sweet on my old D2!

I disagree, they looked pretty sweet on my old D2!
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd March 2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,349
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey (1 Adult, 0 kids) 2. Tintin...

1. Architex Ma8tey (1 Adult, 0 kids)
2. Tintin (1 Adult, 0 kids)
3. Conan The Librarian
4. Darrenjoe90
5. Daviesbike
6. Mannyo
7. Barzya8 (2 Adults) now confirmed
8. Reffro (just the big...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th February 2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,083
Posted By Reffro
Thought I'd chip in on this one. Against the...

Thought I'd chip in on this one. Against the prevailing opinion I am completely in favour of remapping the D2 S8.

Along with a few others here I had the REVO Stage 2 map put on my old car. It was...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th January 2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,687
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3...

1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
2. TinTin + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
3. ConanTheLibrarian + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
4. Daviesbike + 1 - Staying Locally
5....
Forum: Owners Meets 18th January 2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,687
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3...

1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
2. TinTin + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
3. ConanTheLibrarian + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
4. Daviesbike + 1 - Staying Locally
5....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd January 2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,075
Posted By Reffro
Just to add, there were 220 LWB and 74 SWB D3 A8...

Just to add, there were 220 LWB and 74 SWB D3 A8 W12 registered new in the UK during 2003-2010.

So for 67 to remain, they have been driven very carefully.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 1st December 2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,614
Posted By Reffro
For those of you thinking about winter tyres

Saw these on offer. Perfect fit for a D2 on 20's and what looked like a fair price too.
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th November 2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
Posted By Reffro
Mark works with me and he is having a tough time...

Mark works with me and he is having a tough time finding calipers. I know some guys on here are able to source via German dealers, can anyone help with this?
Forum: D2 - Interior 9th November 2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,135
Posted By Reffro
I had similar trouble. I can't remember where...

I had similar trouble. I can't remember where exactly but there was a crack in the intake for the aircon if I remember correctly. Rain water was entering in directly through it. I'm sorry to say it...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th October 2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Reffro
Thanks guys, I've passed on the link to this...

Thanks guys, I've passed on the link to this topic to my friend, I'm hoping he'll be in contact with one of you shortly.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th October 2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Reffro
What about the offset for those coming from an...

What about the offset for those coming from an A6, is it correct? I thought D2 wheels had a different offset.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th October 2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Reffro
Wanted - 18" D2 Quattro Sport alloys

Anyone got a set of these going spare? My friend needs a set of 4, preferably with tyres.

Let me know what you have and what you'd want for them.

Thanks, Reffro
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 17th October 2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,365
Posted By Reffro
I seem to remember that the REVO remap had...

I seem to remember that the REVO remap had already coded out the post cat lambda on my car, so in theory you should have no problem with fitting the sports cats, though I went with 200 cell rather...
Forum: Owners Meets 12th October 2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,505
Posted By Reffro
Choo choo! What was a very fun ride with...

Choo choo!

What was a very fun ride with Darren ended rather abruptly, though with no lasting damage.

We had another go at repairing the car last night back at the hotel as it lost 2 litres of...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 8th October 2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 93,842
Posted By Reffro
Just a quick observation, your power issue seem...

Just a quick observation, your power issue seem recently to be joined with sharp turns. Is there something amiss with your power steering pump? I remember when on full lock in my old D2 it used to...
Forum: Owners Meets 4th September 2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,505
Posted By Reffro
I don't need a stand pass, I'll be in the three...

I don't need a stand pass, I'll be in the three pointer again or on the bike, either way I'm not going to be parking with you guys.

STAND PASSES
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast
2. Goran...
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd August 2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,505
Posted By Reffro
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast 2. Goran ...

1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast
2. Goran
3. notorious
4. Texas - it is just down the road so churlish not to :-)
5. M-A8 - 1 or 2 for breakfast
6. Darrenjoe90
7. CtL + Better Half
8....
Forum: Motormouth 12th August 2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,832
Posted By Reffro
I used Asda Tyres for the first time recently....

I used Asda Tyres for the first time recently. Very competitive price wise and plenty of locations as they use Halfrauds service centres to fit the tyres.
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 29th July 2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,085
Posted By Reffro
It won't be fuel then, any issues related to that...

It won't be fuel then, any issues related to that should go once any 95 is flushed out.
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 29th July 2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,085
Posted By Reffro
I couldn't see it referenced, but what fuel have...

I couldn't see it referenced, but what fuel have you been using? VW/Audi FSi engines are notorious for being temperamental when not being run on 98 octane.
Forum: Daily banter 23rd July 2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,514
Posted By Reffro
Dogs and Librarians

Don't know why, but seeing this
...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th June 2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,915
Posted By Reffro
My S8 did the same thing whilst I was on my way...

My S8 did the same thing whilst I was on my way to get some sports cats fitted. I was driving carefully up the M1. Going through a set of roadworks I had a Merc E-class coming flying behind and sit...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd June 2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,819
Posted By Reffro
Interesting site that. Good to see another outlet...

Interesting site that. Good to see another outlet using the data in a small way I work to produce.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th May 2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,074
Posted By Reffro
Bellows and linkage for your variable length...

Bellows and linkage for your variable length inlet manifold.

Sorry to say but if the linkage has gone, its likely that the manifold flaps are seized too.
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd May 2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,515
Posted By Reffro
Any chance of a sneaky Nordschleife diversion on...

Any chance of a sneaky Nordschleife diversion on the return journey???

I would be awfully tempted to come again in my latest three pointed limo
Forum: Owners Meets 9th April 2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 117,894
Posted By Reffro
I'd be looking at M11, A14, A1, A66, M6 through...

I'd be looking at M11, A14, A1, A66, M6 through to the borders...
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