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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th May 2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,988
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Hi there I think that may just be the photo,...

Hi there

I think that may just be the photo, there's been no bodywork repair there that I know of and it's been in the family since 2011. If you like I can take some more photos if you want to pm...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th May 2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,988
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Audi A8 2000 D2 2.8 Sport, Silver, 108,000 miles, FSH

2000/X Audi 2.8 Sport, Silver, 108,000 miles, Lovely condition throughout, Full Service History with 16 stamps in the Service Book from main dealer and Audi specialists, Last serviced on 8th March...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
That is exactly my plan tomorrow ;-)

That is exactly my plan tomorrow ;-)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Many thanks for the help with the Glass'...

Many thanks for the help with the Glass' valuation.
Unfortunately it is not going to help with the claim as it's way lower than the realistic replacement value of the car.
I know CAP 'clean' is...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Yes I suppose in theory that's possible and if...

Yes I suppose in theory that's possible and if they want to back track that's fine...I'm fairly sure I'm tied to their "approved garage" though, I'll check that.
They didn't seem even remotely...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
The damage is actually very minor and cosmetic....

The damage is actually very minor and cosmetic. It's now gone past the point of whether they can/will repair it or not though, and just down to haggling about what they will pay me out. That's...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks so much!! :-) Will pm you to follow....

Thanks so much!! :-) Will pm you to follow....
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks a lot for that! I've contacted Tim. ...

Thanks a lot for that! I've contacted Tim.
Insurer has said in writing that their valuation is Glass' 'Retail'. It's so low however, I just struggle to believe it. I did manage to find a CAP 'trade'...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
That's a helpful link, thanks! :-)

That's a helpful link, thanks! :-)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Hi. Yes, there is and I'm prepared to go down...

Hi. Yes, there is and I'm prepared to go down that route if absolutely necessary. Right now though, I'm attempting to persuade them to up their offer, and I need more 'ammunition'. I have a couple of...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,783
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Dispute with insurance value! Can anyone help please?

Hello all
My insurance company has written off my 2.8 Sport :-( They have offered me less than half what I believe is a reasonable retail replacement cost and are currently refusing to budge.
I...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 11th April 2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,935
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks. Yes, with a bit more research that's what...

Thanks. Yes, with a bit more research that's what I'm going to go for. I feel a long hard battle coming on getting anything reasonable out of the insurance company! ;-)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th April 2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,935
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Had an accident...What do I do now...?

Hello all
I just wondered if anyone had any opinions or advice on something that happened to me today...
Someone sideswiped me whilst I was stationary in traffic at a very busy roundabout. Totally...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th April 2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,838
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks very much for the advice everyone, much...

Thanks very much for the advice everyone, much appreciated! I've bought a Yuasa YBX5019 as recommended :-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th April 2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,838
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Battery Totally Dead?!

Hi all
My '00 2.8 Sport's battery has just inexplicably and suddenly died. No prior indication of a fault (I've had the car for 2 years or so and all good), it just completely drained from one day...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th February 2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Sorry, I'm having trouble with private messages -...

Sorry, I'm having trouble with private messages - I may have sent you numerous copy replies, apologies if so! But if you haven't received anything please let me know. Thanks.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th February 2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks for that, have pm'd you :-)

Thanks for that, have pm'd you :-)
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th February 2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
That would be great, thanks a lot :-)

That would be great, thanks a lot :-)
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th February 2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Could anyone please tell me what the correct part...

Could anyone please tell me what the correct part number is for an early facelift, (two piece) o/s lower bumper grille is please?

Also, if this would be the correct fog light to go with it? Car...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 27th January 2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Yeah sorry typo I know! Can't see how to edit the...

Yeah sorry typo I know! Can't see how to edit the title though(?) so will just have to filter any offers of kitchen equipment ;-)
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th January 2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,025
Posted By triumph2.5pi
WANTED! OSF FL Lower Bumper Grill

Hi all. Anyone selling a used one at a reasonable price? Ta.+++
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 23rd January 2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,008
Posted By triumph2.5pi
I'm having a Kenwood KDC-BT720DAB supplied and...

I'm having a Kenwood KDC-BT720DAB supplied and fitted on Thursday for £185 + VAT :-) Will post a pic!
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 22nd January 2018, 05:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,008
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks very much! There appears to be a single...

Thanks very much!
There appears to be a single din facia plate for a D2 here:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ctkau06-audi-a8-radio-installation-kit
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 21st January 2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,008
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Modern DAB replacement

Hi all. Could anyone please advise if there is a modern DAB unit that could be fitted to my facelift D2 with a reasonable amount of work ie it not costing an arm and a leg? I'm a complete layman so...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th December 2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,396
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th December 2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,396
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thank you very much for the comprehensive answer,...

Thank you very much for the comprehensive answer, much appreciated! :-)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th December 2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,396
Posted By triumph2.5pi
2000 2.8 2WD Engine Oil

Hey all. Could someone please advise what is the best engine oil for a 2000 2.8 2WD? I was going to go for Mobile 1 5W/30, is that a decent choice? Thanks.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th June 2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Hi. I was hoping to have given an "all fixed"...

Hi. I was hoping to have given an "all fixed" update by now, but things haven't gone smoothly unfortunately....The replacement cluster which was sold as being "tested and in full working order" has...
Forum: D2 - Interior 25th May 2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,527
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks a lot for the update Steamship :-)

Thanks a lot for the update Steamship :-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 8th May 2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
I contacted Greenaway and they could do this...

I contacted Greenaway and they could do this (estimate £80-£100) with me posting the two clusters to them. However, in the meantime I have found someone local to me in Sussex - recommended...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th May 2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Oh I SEE! I had just presumed that the car would...

Oh I SEE! I had just presumed that the car would need to be present. Well, that sounds like good news, I'll get in touch with them on Monday. Will be sure to give you an update :-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th May 2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Ok thanks all. I was actually about to ask about...

Ok thanks all. I was actually about to ask about part numbers so you pre-empted that!
I thought I might also contact some auto locksmiths maybe they might be able to help....
I'm willing to travel...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th May 2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Ok thanks, I'll ask around. If anyone can...

Ok thanks, I'll ask around. If anyone can recommend or suggest an indy that might be able to do this, preferably in Sussex or anywhere in the South East I'd be grateful :-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th May 2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks again Steamship. Yes indeed, I got the...

Thanks again Steamship. Yes indeed, I got the distinct impression they couldn't be bothered and were just trying to put me off!
I should try a few more main dealers and see what others say, maybe...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th May 2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Hi. Yes it's a 2000 facelift. BBA Reman said they...

Hi. Yes it's a 2000 facelift. BBA Reman said they had located a fault but it wasn't repairable and when I asked if parts from a donor unit could repair it they said no. That's all I know at the...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 6th May 2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,256
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thank you very much for the informative replies,...

Thank you very much for the informative replies, much appreciated :-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th April 2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Ok thanks very much indeed for the links, that's...

Ok thanks very much indeed for the links, that's very helpful! :-)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 28th April 2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,256
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks for the advice! :-)

Thanks for the advice! :-)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 28th April 2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,256
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Should I have my gearbox serviced?

Hi all
I have a 2000 2.8 Sport 2WD, 102k miles with a full service history, although there is nothing to specifically say the gearbox itself has been serviced. I read somewhere that if a gearbox has...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th April 2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks for the reply mattylondon. I'm afraid as a...

Thanks for the reply mattylondon. I'm afraid as a complete layman I didn't really understand it!
So the mileage in a replacement cluster can be corrected to match the old one, that's good news....
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th April 2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Oh dear, disappointing news from BBA Reman - they...

Oh dear, disappointing news from BBA Reman - they diagnosed a fault, but say it is not repairable :-( They waived the test fee and are sending the unit back free of charge, which is good of them.
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd April 2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Found 'em and mission complete!! Thanks so much...

Found 'em and mission complete!! Thanks so much for all the help, much appreciated!
It did have some cable ties that I had to snip. Are they essential when refitting?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd April 2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks again. I had a go, but fell at the very...

Thanks again. I had a go, but fell at the very first hurdle! Steering wheel all the way out and down fine, but just cannot see two rubber bungs anywhere [feeling very stupid] :Confused:
Can anyone...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th April 2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks a lot Adrian, I appreciate the...

Thanks a lot Adrian, I appreciate the instructions. It sounds simple enough even for me to be able to manage. What could possibly go wrong! ;-)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th April 2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,419
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Instrument Cluster Removal?

Hi all
Could anyone advise on removing the instrument cluster please? I need to send it off to get the LCD screens repaired (they pixelate when warm).
I only have the most basic of skills (like...
Forum: D2 - Interior 4th April 2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,527
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks RS6. I've actually already been in touch...

Thanks RS6. I've actually already been in touch with BBA and they reckon they can repair for £125 (plus VAT and carriage), so that's seems hopeful.

Still need to figure out what the constant brake...
Forum: D2 - Interior 31st March 2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,527
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks a lot Steamship I'll get in touch with...

Thanks a lot Steamship I'll get in touch with BBA. Sounds like that might be an easier/cheaper solution than fitting a new unit. +++
Forum: D2 - Interior 31st March 2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,527
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Dash issues 2000 F/L 2.8 Sport

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone might be able to help with these issues please?

1. Both my mileage and clock LCD's are fine on start up, but then pixelate after a time of driving. Seems to be...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th February 2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,353
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Thanks a lot for the info all, much appreciated!...

Thanks a lot for the info all, much appreciated! I'll get in touch with MRC and see what they say. +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th February 2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,353
Posted By triumph2.5pi
Any opinions on www.monstertuning.co.uk ?

Any opinions on www.monstertuning.co.uk ?
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