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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th February 2016, 08:12 AM
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Brakes got sorted. But then it developed a...
Brakes got sorted. But then it developed a misfire in the 7th cylinder and a coil pack didn't fix issue so I decided to walk away. Not my first audio but will be my last. Great car but got my...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th February 2016, 08:49 PM
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Sold
Sold
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7th August 2015, 10:44 AM
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A challenge for you!
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My fav 80s car has to be a Black Mercedes 560SEC...
My fav 80s car has to be a Black Mercedes 560SEC (C126). Over engineered with that great pillarless look for a coupe!!!
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
21st July 2015, 10:46 AM
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Tyre choice and locking wheel nuts
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V8man
Well done mate. Plan F is always the go-to plan....
Well done mate. Plan F is always the go-to plan. Never give in.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st July 2015, 03:42 AM
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Saga or what. I hope to have second hand...
Saga or what. I hope to have second hand replacement ABS pump/controller this week and then we'll see if it fixes the problem. I can't believe I only asked for new discs and pads and it's come to...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th July 2015, 07:22 PM
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Cheers mate. Will do. He's boxed up the old one...
Cheers mate. Will do. He's boxed up the old one so I will pop along and pick it up to make sure I have the right part numbers.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th July 2015, 07:14 PM
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Looks like they will try replacing ABS pump to...
Looks like they will try replacing ABS pump to rectify the problem. They asked me to source one. So when they text me the part number tomorrow I'll be straight on to out sponsors/hosts to acquire...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th July 2015, 07:41 PM
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Brake warping
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I'm also having problems with my front brakes. If...
I'm also having problems with my front brakes. If you fix it yourself or find a garage in Essex worth recommending please let me know. My garage is stumped at present. I had front discs and pads...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th July 2015, 07:21 PM
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Looks like brakes pipes were not the problem as...
Looks like brakes pipes were not the problem as they fixed the ones they could access and now they say the brakes are binding on permanently. They say it's not calipers and may be master cylinder....
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A6/S6/RS6 C6
8th July 2015, 07:14 PM
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RS 6. The Hunt. Sitting comfortably ?
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Great thread. Great car. The due diligence pre...
Great thread. Great car. The due diligence pre purchase is most impressive.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th July 2015, 01:05 PM
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Local garage has had car for over a week now. I...
Local garage has had car for over a week now. I was happy for him to work on it in between other jobs. Still, Not looking forward to the bill. Expensive lesson. Only take it to audi independent in...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
5th July 2015, 12:54 PM
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Tyre choice and locking wheel nuts
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V8man
Nokian zLine. Just bought 4 for my D2. Good...
Nokian zLine. Just bought 4 for my D2. Good reviews. Great in the wet apparently. Shop around. Anywhere between 110 and 128 a tyre. Depends who has them in stock.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd July 2015, 05:58 AM
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V8man
I suppose I'll just have to take my medicine like...
I suppose I'll just have to take my medicine like a man and hope he's gentle when he adds up the man hours.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st July 2015, 08:57 PM
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V8man
Update....... It never rains but it pours!! ...
Update.......
It never rains but it pours!!
Brought the car back to garage on Monday. Asked that the brake fluid be changed and the pads be looked at again to clarify correct positioning. He...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 08:34 PM
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Cheers. Thanks. Apologies for poor pic quality...
Cheers. Thanks. Apologies for poor pic quality but best I could do through the alloys. A mate drove it last night and he agreed the brake pedal very spongy and when he checked brake fluid he said it...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 07:19 PM
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V8man
Another pic
Another pic
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 07:17 PM
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V8man
On closer inspection I believe the pads are not...
On closer inspection I believe the pads are not on flush to the discs. See pics below. Surely the shiny clips which are still sellotaped together would assist in keeping the pads in the correct...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 04:13 PM
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V8man
Any ideas anyone?
Any ideas anyone?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 10:25 AM
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V8man
Another pic
Another pic
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th June 2015, 10:25 AM
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V8man
Important or not?
Please look at attached pics. Is it important to remove sellotape to allow the little spring/clip to locate into recess. My local garage fitted front discs and brakes and all of the shiny clips still...
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Daily banter
17th June 2015, 10:32 PM
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From A8 to S8. Opinions?
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V8man
Cheers for all your opinions and suggestions. I...
Cheers for all your opinions and suggestions. I like Goran's down badging. From S8 to A8! Classic. I will just tidy up this, my first A8. New quieter exhaust going on tomorrow. Still some noise under...
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Daily banter
11th June 2015, 07:25 AM
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From A8 to S8. Opinions?
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From A8 to S8. Opinions?
What's the general consensus around slowly but surely re badging an A8 as an S8? What's involved and will an A8 always be an A8 no matter how much extra bits and work you get done to it to try and...
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