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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th September 2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
Yeah..... She went to a forum member, who already...

Yeah..... She went to a forum member, who already has a FL S8, but wanted a project PF S8 to go with it....

So I'm glad she has a future and another one of these fine vehicles will be kept on the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 26th September 2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
Now sold To an '8' enthusiast who wishes to...

Now sold

To an '8' enthusiast who wishes to restore her to her deserved glory......

So its goodbye to an old friend, someone who appreciates you will now lavish the care and attention an old...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th September 2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
Thanks Lee.... To be honest, I'd probably...

Thanks Lee....

To be honest, I'd probably accept £750 - 800 at the moment, as those pirates have dropped their valuation after 2 weeks!

regards

Richard...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th September 2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
If someone on here wants it.... I'll of course...

If someone on here wants it.... I'll of course let her go with the tax....
but not to WBAC.com

Offers anyone?

Regards

Richard..
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd September 2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
1998 PF S8 for sale

It is a sad day for me, as I have to part with my beloved S8.
The economics of my situation following a very drawn out and messy divorce dictates that I can no longer afford to keep her (on £140 a...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
Hi Neil, I'll probably be passing through...

Hi Neil,

I'll probably be passing through some time mid afternoon - ish, if all goes to plan.....

But..they have an expression in BG ...... 'God laughs at those who make plans'

I'm fluid, so...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd April 2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
Hi Neil I'll be heading past your way again,...

Hi Neil

I'll be heading past your way again, in my scruffy but fixed '8' on Thursday 24th April, as I'm flying out again on the 25th... if you and Guy are about :)

regards

Richard...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th April 2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,229
Posted By Night Train
I have a spare set of overmats identical to...

I have a spare set of overmats identical to Scotty's if anyone's interested..... :)
Forum: Daily banter 9th April 2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,773
Posted By Night Train
Although the speed of the Lambo is almost...

Although the speed of the Lambo is almost certainly a contributing factor, my understanding is...
The Mazda joined the road from a side road, crossed the path of the other vehicle, therefore,...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
And besides..... I'm not greedy... The...

And besides.....

I'm not greedy...
The old girl needs TLC and a loving home that I can't give her any more due to finances and disability...

So if anyone's interested ... feel free to PM me...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
The offer is a blind one from a P5B club area...

The offer is a blind one from a P5B club area rep.

There were only 18,536 P5B (V8) saloons & Coupes built (from memory) about 1 in 4 being a Coupe.

The car is all there, but has been standing...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
My Coupe is in need of a restore though, hence...

My Coupe is in need of a restore though, hence the reason I am open to offers on it :(

I'll still miss the old girl though ....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
Yes, it was a hard decision to make.... But...

Yes, it was a hard decision to make....

But I've now had an offer of £500, so I think I may accept it....

Times change and sometimes we have to move on....
Forum: Daily banter 23rd March 2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
:) I got the '8' back whilst the forum was down...

:)
I got the '8' back whilst the forum was down ....

Princely sum of £155 (I supplied the parts .. £33 from Audi)

So I'm pretty happy about the situation, and no suspicious looking patches on...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 14th March 2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
It does hurt .... But she deserves to go to...

It does hurt ....

But she deserves to go to someone who can give the (very quick, as its not much slower to the ton than my '8') old girl the love and attention she needs and deserves to be on the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 14th March 2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By Night Train
My Rover P5B Coupe must go :(

Oh well,
Its time to say goodbye to my old (1968) P5B Rover Coupe....

I bought it for myself as a late 18th birthday present..... I'm 52 today...

She needs quite a lot of attention and TLC,...
Forum: Daily banter 14th March 2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
Oh well...... I left the '8' with the garage...

Oh well......

I left the '8' with the garage at 8.30 this morning....

Here's hoping that all goes well :)
Forum: Daily banter 9th March 2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
Thanks for the advice people :) I've also...

Thanks for the advice people :)

I've also decided to put my '8' in for the 'gearbox service' at the main dealer, as there's a service recall to be performed upon the car (gearbox selector/...
Forum: Daily banter 7th March 2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
Didn't have the heart to 'kill' the '8' I've...

Didn't have the heart to 'kill' the '8'

I've booked it in for repair at a local independent......

Now to source some sensibly priced top back arms for the front..... :(
Forum: Daily banter 28th February 2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
They offered me £450 last year without...

They offered me £450 last year without faults..... are D2 prices rising?
Forum: Daily banter 28th February 2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,106
Posted By Night Train
Decisions

It seems like I have some hard decisions to make...

My poor pf S8 has decided to start laying down more oil than the Exxon Valdiz, yes - its the dreaded seal between the block and the oil cooler/...
Forum: Daily banter 16th September 2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
I must say that it was a pleasure to meet up with...

I must say that it was a pleasure to meet up with Neil and Guy, have a coffee and chinwag. Thanks very much for the hospitality gents, and the chance to look over the '8's, they are rather special :)...
Forum: Daily banter 9th September 2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
Hi Neil Yes, it'll be after 5, will be...

Hi Neil

Yes, it'll be after 5, will be leaving here at about 4.30, so I'd anticipate by 7ish... :)
Forum: Daily banter 8th September 2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
Keep your eyes open fellow 8 drivers.... off down...

Keep your eyes open fellow 8 drivers.... off down the M4 tomorrow afternoon... :)
Forum: Daily banter 6th August 2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,888
Posted By Night Train
Thanks gents.... Well done to the other PF's...

Thanks gents....

Well done to the other PF's that passed, and all those being maintained :)


Dezzy mate, your observations never fail to make me grin - quite profound
Forum: Daily banter 5th August 2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,545
Posted By Night Train
Another trip for the 8 next month :) (9th Sept)

The 8 is such a wonderful car to cover a distance in, and to be honest, according to the computer it uses approximately half the fuel on a decent run, than using it locally....

So I booked my...
Forum: Daily banter 5th August 2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,888
Posted By Night Train
Another year's MOT :)

I've just returned from the MOT test.....

Pleased to report that the S8 passed with flying colours, and no advisories :)

Hopefully another years motoring sorted ....

Shame is, that if my...
Forum: Daily banter 21st July 2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,130
Posted By Night Train
There and back again today....... a more...

There and back again today....... a more leisurely trip this time & the computer reckoned an overall 27.2 mpg ........ its got to be telling porkies, that's twice what I normally get out of it :)
...
Forum: Daily banter 15th July 2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,130
Posted By Night Train
Off for a trip....

Well, I'm off for a blast down the M4, M25 & M1 in a couple of hours to pick up the GF from the airport, so if anyone's about, keep your eyes open down the M4 corridor for my trusty steed cruising...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 29th January 2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,837
Posted By Night Train
As Roboblob states, the control board PCB, is...

As Roboblob states, the control board PCB, is often the cause of failure, I've brought a few back to life by exchanging that for an identical one - purely to extract the necessary data. Definitely...
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th December 2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,054
Posted By Night Train
A friend of mine tried to ally weld the part back...

A friend of mine tried to ally weld the part back together, but it melted, as apparently the casting was fairly pourous.

Solution 2, he's going to machine up a new part in stainless, and attach it...
Forum: D2 - Interior 12th December 2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,054
Posted By Night Train
Happened to mine as well, a few weeks ago :(

Happened to mine as well, a few weeks ago :(
Forum: Daily banter 8th December 2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,504
Posted By Night Train
When I replaced both my garage door wires, and...

When I replaced both my garage door wires, and the bobbins they wrap around, I did it myself, and including the drift to knock out the roll pins, it came to less than £25

Not too hard a job if you...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th November 2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,946
Posted By Night Train
Out of curiosity, are they a straight swap fit...

Out of curiosity, are they a straight swap fit into a pre facelift?
and what's the difference between the PF and FL armrests?

One of mine has parted company and is currently 'bodged up' as I need...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th November 2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,558
Posted By Night Train
Can anybody send me a PM or link on how to do...

Can anybody send me a PM or link on how to do this on my '98 PF?
Dealer couldn't make more than 1 key work, so gave me the new key as a freebie!

Have 2 others (inc original key) that unlock the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th October 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,558
Posted By Night Train
Ouch! key about £150, coding £50 from Audi !

Ouch!

key about £150, coding £50 from Audi !
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 30th October 2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,848
Posted By Night Train
I think that they were only 'pre-wired' up to...

I think that they were only 'pre-wired' up to 1997 in PF flavour....

My '98 PF isn't either...

I'm sure Ian will know....
Forum: Daily banter 19th October 2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,857
Posted By Night Train
Thanks Dezzy, things are way up in the air at the...

Thanks Dezzy, things are way up in the air at the moment, but a corner seems to have been turned.......

Long way to go yet, but we'll see. :)
Forum: Daily banter 16th October 2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,054
Posted By Night Train
Mine is derived from my motorcycle, A Harley...

Mine is derived from my motorcycle, A Harley Davidson Night Train (FXSTBi)

Simples :)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th October 2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,248
Posted By Night Train
I think I may try this mod as well, though mine...

I think I may try this mod as well, though mine does up shift into 5th at about 42mph, on the rare ocasion that I 'drive like a priest'.

I know that I have ESP and mine's an ECX (confirmed in...
Forum: Daily banter 7th October 2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,857
Posted By Night Train
New mirror fitted :)

My S8's nearside mirror has been acting up for 3 years now, I finally took the plunge and bought a complete brand new assembly that I was lucky enough to stumble upon in someone's old stock and...
Forum: Daily banter 5th October 2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,482
Posted By Night Train
That is exactly right, the job was done just over...

That is exactly right, the job was done just over 2 years ago, but the car wasn't my daily driver, as it is now, due to a change in domestic circumstances.
Forum: Daily banter 5th October 2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,482
Posted By Night Train
Brake pad wires

Just had my front wheels re-balanced, and all the tyres filled with nitrogen.
Whilst the O/S wheel was off I realised why my brake warning light was on (done less than 2K miles since Audi dealer...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th September 2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,172
Posted By Night Train
Impressive, most impressive (to paraphrase Darth...

Impressive, most impressive (to paraphrase Darth Vader) :)
Forum: D2 - Interior 19th September 2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,442
Posted By Night Train
You were absolutely right HP :) I did the...

You were absolutely right HP :)

I did the job this afternoon, took out the orange thingys and thoroughly cleaned all the black gunk out of them under a hot tap with washing up liquid, caught loads...
Forum: D2 - Interior 16th September 2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,442
Posted By Night Train
Water 'spitting' from centre dash vents

I have a rather annoying 'slooshing' sound when accelerating briskly, or cornering spiritedly, and am now being 'spat at' from the central dash vents under acceleration, or under less acceleration...
Forum: Daily banter 8th September 2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,421
Posted By Night Train
Trust the Daily Heil, not to be able to spell...

Trust the Daily Heil, not to be able to spell JensEn correctly....

(only because I had one, and am still a huge fan of them)
Forum: Daily banter 23rd August 2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,879
Posted By Night Train
Well done :) That one cheered me up this...

Well done :)

That one cheered me up this morning.....
Forum: Other marques 18th August 2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,767
Posted By Night Train
VW Golf Gti TCS fault

A friend has asked me if I'd Vag-Com his 51 plate 1800? turbo gti thingumy...

apparently its OBD2, I presume my lead & the software will work on it, even if it is only to 'pull' a fault code, to...
Forum: Daily banter 10th August 2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,135
Posted By Night Train
My local dealer's been doing that for a couple of...

My local dealer's been doing that for a couple of years now, but they always give me a call to discuss options, only thing they've ever reported was worn rear discs that I already knew about. They...
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