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Forum: Daily banter 3rd April 2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
Posted By christhompson
Passenger with long arms :-)

Our A90Q 2008 showing 222222


A8Q 2.5tdi before brutally attacked and written off :-( showing 300000(km)

https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30183&stc=1&d=1712160912
Forum: D2 - Interior 4th February 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,952
Posted By christhompson
Very late to this thread. BUT teehee haha. Yes...

Very late to this thread. BUT teehee haha. Yes it does work
Forum: Daily banter 24th January 2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
Posted By christhompson
As the french say - "courage mon brave"

As the french say - "courage mon brave"
Forum: Daily banter 14th October 2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
Posted By christhompson
Smile Good to hear there is life in the old dogs yet. ...

Good to hear there is life in the old dogs yet. After a difficult few weeks following an MoT fail, the Doctor came up with what may be the only front suspension parts for my car in the whole wide...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,079
Posted By christhompson
D2FL 2.8 front o/s wheel bearing housing

Greetings,

4D0407254

My existing one snapped in/by the local garage. If I can't find another the old girl goes to the great car park in the sky.

Even A8Parts can't supply and don't want the...
Forum: Daily banter 8th March 2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,527
Posted By christhompson
My vote goes to a black with a pen to match the...

My vote goes to a black with a pen to match the car :-)

Chris
Forum: Daily banter 16th December 2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,327
Posted By christhompson
Smart motorway safety

Now we know that one third of the cameras that recognise breakdowns in Lane 1 don’t work. Dangerous place to be. Is it safer to stay in the car (only to be recommended for strong A8s) or exit into...
Forum: Daily banter 7th August 2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,639
Posted By christhompson
Yes - it's getting harder to rent cars also. Our...

Yes - it's getting harder to rent cars also. Our local car club does not have these difficulties, but only offers less desirable autos :-(
Forum: Daily banter 6th August 2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,639
Posted By christhompson
Sadly my age has reduced the offers that come...

Sadly my age has reduced the offers that come with our packaged bank account which makes the remainder comparatively more expensive. But many decent offers it seems.

Thanks all
Forum: Daily banter 2nd August 2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,639
Posted By christhompson
Very many thanks for all your friendly and...

Very many thanks for all your friendly and informed information.

Isn't this a nice place :-)
Forum: Daily banter 1st August 2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,639
Posted By christhompson
Recovery

I have become (more) aware of some of things that can cause a D2 to 'brick'. I am further aware that most of the members here can do all first line and much major maintenance themselves. I am not...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 9th June 2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,301
Posted By christhompson
Hello again, Do you still have this...

Hello again,

Do you still have this alternator?

My car is just coming our after a cambelt change. Should I consider taking your alternator as a cover for a likely to fauil part. [I noted...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd June 2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,732
Posted By christhompson
... and a quiet word to the wise. I had a tow...

... and a quiet word to the wise. I had a tow bar fitted to my D2Q 1997. The garage in France put it up on their hoist and fitted it. Afterwards the boot lid was not such a good fit and the car...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 3rd February 2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,507
Posted By christhompson
Many thanks for useful comments. The 'friend'...

Many thanks for useful comments. The 'friend' who is selling 'on behalf of the owner' has not been able to give info on the French Controle Technique (MoT) or its French or UK registration and...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 21st January 2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,507
Posted By christhompson
Advice please D2 PF

Hello

Since my 'barge' was trashed on the car ferry, I have been lurking here and there looking for a replacement.

I have been linked to this A8 D2 PF (attached VIN info) in France for €3000. ...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th December 2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,314
Posted By christhompson
Does anyone know this car?

NOW WITHDRAWN

D2 PF 4.8
LHD
LPG
Reg A8EXP

£2600

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audi-a8-4-2-LPG-UK-REG-LHD/173670595506?hash=item286f92fbb2:g:xd0AAOSwHAxcAxZu:rk:18:pf:0
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 7th August 2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,315
Posted By christhompson
D2 PF black leather front armrests

That's right - the easily snap-able ones. Best offer for Oxfam plus postage. Plus the trim card that makes a cubby above the battery and whose hooks keep snapping - begone foul annoyance. My mate...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd April 2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,382
Posted By christhompson
Leather document wallet Ex D2

Free. PM your address. Donate postage cost to charity.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th April 2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,114
Posted By christhompson
In the absence of a PF D2 what's this worth?

Value your opinion folks

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C970878

Chris
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 26th May 2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,800
Posted By christhompson
Smile Ever since that campervan renter totalled our...

Ever since that campervan renter totalled our Barge on the cross channel ferry I have been merely a lurker here. The insurance we squeezed out of the offender (we were stationary, ignition off etc)...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th November 2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,310
Posted By christhompson
Bump - still interested. Anybody there?

Bump - still interested. Anybody there?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th October 2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,310
Posted By christhompson
Hello, Do you still have her?

Hello,

Do you still have her?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th March 2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,768
Posted By christhompson
D2 owners handbook and wallet

Hi

Just tidying up and found this. Free but pay postage and packing from France.
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
Sadly we only get the winters, but the fuel is a...

Sadly we only get the winters, but the fuel is a little cheaper. Its only 1500km return to Calais and €100 return on the motorway. See you next winter??
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
Yes its hard. The windows are draughty but we...

Yes its hard. The windows are draughty but we don't pay the heating bills. The river Charente is at the bottom of the garden. 40km one way is deep into Medoc country. We drink AC Haut Medoc in bags...
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
I'd never thought about an lpg conversion. In the...

I'd never thought about an lpg conversion. In the back of my mind I suppose I have 'range anxiety' and I have no idea of the costs/benefits particularly in France.

We spend most of our time [less...
Forum: Daily banter 11th February 2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
Hi Guys and thanks for your thoughts. Went...

Hi Guys and thanks for your thoughts.

Went to see it today, normal crop of small stone chips here and there and some gentle kerb rash on the wheels. The electrics all seemed to work, the dealer...
Forum: Daily banter 10th February 2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
My theory is that the gearbox is inadequate for...

My theory is that the gearbox is inadequate for the power from the big petrol engines but is fine for the diesels. Certainly our lamented barge had no autobox problems at all

Thanks oldnick. The...
Forum: Daily banter 9th February 2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
Thanks - can't find an emoticon for a curtsey

Thanks - can't find an emoticon for a curtsey
Forum: Daily banter 9th February 2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
Thanks Goran, Useful comparators to beat...

Thanks Goran,

Useful comparators to beat the salesman with. Not sure about the one with the r/h/f damage, but the 3.3 diesel is right on.

and thanks oldnick - today I celebrate my 65th...
Forum: Daily banter 6th February 2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
I don't think its particularly desirable but it...

I don't think its particularly desirable but it suits us - LHD, diesel for the long trips up and down France, decent interior spec, enough power at 16 horse power [which is some kind of French tax...
Forum: Daily banter 6th February 2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,241
Posted By christhompson
A few key points - please

Hi all,

Since our barge was trashed almost two years ago, we've kept a gentle eye out for the perfect replacement. This - in France - is a D2[FL] so not a proper replacement for a D2[PF]
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 11th November 2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
Hi Its in a lock-up in Oxford. I'm in France...

Hi
Its in a lock-up in Oxford. I'm in France but I expect I can get my son to come and open up by arrangement
Chris
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th November 2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
Oh dear! When I bought, I paid £300 plus...

Oh dear! When I bought, I paid £300 plus shipping. Now I guess, if anyone wants it, its free if you collect:(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd November 2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
I might have to take it to the tip then:(

I might have to take it to the tip then:(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th May 2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,068
Posted By christhompson
Missing my PF8

Hello All,

Lurking for a twelve month after my 8 was trashed on a car ferry. Just browsing and found this ...
Forum: D4 - Everything Else 11th December 2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,572
Posted By christhompson
Beautiful! Careful on those cross channel...

Beautiful! Careful on those cross channel ferries - a loony killed our D2 on one this summer. Last in lane is good.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th August 2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
Now £199 including UK courier. I'm off...

Now £199 including UK courier.

I'm off back to France in five days so it will be in the lock-up until next year, maturing nicely like fine wine.

Free D2 handbook and wallet to the lucky...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd August 2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
But for clarity - mine isn't sprung loaded...

But for clarity - mine isn't sprung loaded either, and sticks out all the time. And I'm not even sure that its a genuine one, it looks like the line drawing in Dezzy's picture. It looked genuine...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd August 2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
Hi Its not a kit, just the old one from my...

Hi

Its not a kit, just the old one from my written off car. It has four of the six necessary mounting bolts - the other two come when you remove/replace the bumper. Plus two major bolts to hold...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th August 2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,154
Posted By christhompson
D2 towbar

Surely someone needs one of these....:)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th August 2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,251
Posted By christhompson
Hi I don't know whether the PF and FL have...

Hi
I don't know whether the PF and FL have differing tow bars. Maybe A8 Parts can inform us?

I bought it for a bike rack and it works well. Most of it is under the bumper. The swan neck sticks...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 15th August 2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,251
Posted By christhompson
D2 PF front armrest pillar

I thought they were rare as rocking horse sh*t but no-one seems interested. Similarly a tow bar. I waited for ages for one from A8 parts and now no-one wants one! Its a bit big for a paperweight.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th August 2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
I feared that may be the case - the price has...

I feared that may be the case - the price has dropped so low I might as well keep it as a happy souvenir
Cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th August 2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
I thought £10 plus postage for the first aid kit....

I thought £10 plus postage for the first aid kit. Fair?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th August 2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
I've put some pictures of the publicity pack at ...

I've put some pictures of the publicity pack at



Sadly I paid £34 for it but it went so well with my Barge.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th August 2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
No complaints. I spent some serious money [new...

No complaints. I spent some serious money [new windcsreen amongst others] but it carried us round Europe for over three years in luxury and sort of economy with acres of space. It was always too...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th August 2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
The other guy's insurance agreed to pay £4000 and...

The other guy's insurance agreed to pay £4000 and wanted £1000 for me to buy it back. As the MOT ran out 03August and it needed new front discs and pads plus doubtless other stuff for a new MOT...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th August 2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Posted By christhompson
The Barge is Dead RIP

Following an unpleasant incident on the cross channel ferry when the stationary Barge was cruelly struck, the insurance company has written it off. Still, its an ill wind... If you have a D2 PF I...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st August 2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,248
Posted By christhompson
We're close then. Those km = 208,333 miles

We're close then. Those km = 208,333 miles
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