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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th December 2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,373
Posted By Baryonyx
More than likely the boss will keep it and drive...

More than likely the boss will keep it and drive it until it develops a fault, then he'll flog it! :rolleyes:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th July 2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,736
Posted By Baryonyx
I hope you can get back into one mate! Your old...

I hope you can get back into one mate! Your old one was a good 'un, for sure. Put many happy miles on it.

I'm long gone from the barge world now, with a blue Peugeot 106 Rallye on the drive which...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th February 2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
And it's away! One of the best barges I've had...

And it's away! One of the best barges I've had the pleasure of driving too. 7 Series, LS400, S Class...forget it! A8 is the one!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th February 2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
Well, I had some bad news last night. I had...

Well, I had some bad news last night. I had mooted a move of department at work over on Pistonheads a while back, which tied in with my plans to buy a 106 Rallye and live the 'small car' life. The...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th February 2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,738
Posted By Baryonyx
Ah, I doubt I could afford it anyway! As some of...

Ah, I doubt I could afford it anyway! As some of the good Sierras are changing hands for serious money these days. I've had some bad news at work tonight, and it means I'll probably need a smaller...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th February 2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,738
Posted By Baryonyx
I couldn't help but notice you are a Sierra...

I couldn't help but notice you are a Sierra Cosworth, Lotus Carlton and a D2 S8 owner! You sir, have impeccable taste in cars. The Sierra Cosworth is my favourite saloon of all time (the D2 A8/S8 is...
Forum: Cool Wall 14th February 2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,002
Posted By Baryonyx
The D2 S8 definitely qualifies for cool status,...

The D2 S8 definitely qualifies for cool status, simply because it is Old Audi! The newer ones look a tad vulgar, and are definitely new Audi. Still cool, but less so.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st February 2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
A few good part worns might be an idea. Will DM...

A few good part worns might be an idea. Will DM Tyres post the tyres or not? Obviously I can't ring and find out as they are closed, and Oldham is a bit far to go for a pickup!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st February 2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,070
Posted By Baryonyx
A mate of mine had one of these in black with...

A mate of mine had one of these in black with tiptronic auto. It was a pretty good car, for a diesel. A while ago, a lad at work commented on my A8, saying "I'd love something like that, but I need...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st February 2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
Hmm, I've always found Falkens pretty good, but...

Hmm, I've always found Falkens pretty good, but then that has been on lightweight performance cars, nothing like an A8 sized uber-cruiser.
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st February 2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
AH, it's just one of those things. I still have...

AH, it's just one of those things. I still have to drive it until it sells, so Nankangs and Linglongs are out! I like having a well tyred car. Because who knows it how long it will take to sell once...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 31st January 2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
It will also be getting 4 new tyres in the next...

It will also be getting 4 new tyres in the next couple of weeks. I am planning on using Camskill to order them and then get them fitted and balanced somewhere local. Not sure on what brand to go for...
Forum: Daily banter 28th January 2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,485
Posted By Baryonyx
I despair at the amount of electronic...

I despair at the amount of electronic intervention in cars these days. No wonder the standard of driving in the UK is appalling.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th January 2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
As I say, I've not made any real efforts to move...

As I say, I've not made any real efforts to move it on. And it'll be getting insured again next month so it could well still be here in the summer as I use it as my daily transport. Every time I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd January 2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
I have my eye on a nice 106 Rallye not too far...

I have my eye on a nice 106 Rallye not too far from me at the moment. My insurance is up in February, which will mean a renewal on the A8 at approximately £300 more than the Peugeot (£700 for the...
Forum: Daily banter 20th January 2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,241
Posted By Baryonyx
Great for stability in the dry, not so much in...

Great for stability in the dry, not so much in the snow! The most effective tyres in snow are the skinnier ones. Look at a proper Defender on M&S tyres, they're tall and skinny. Wide, low profile...
Forum: Daily banter 19th January 2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,241
Posted By Baryonyx
I don't bother with winter tyres, but my Quattro...

I don't bother with winter tyres, but my Quattro is coping very well. Obviously, a delicate right foot is required as the 4.2 can really whizz off the mark in the dry (but then I was creeping up some...
Forum: Daily banter 18th January 2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,656
Posted By Baryonyx
The A/RS7 is a great looking car from behind, but...

The A/RS7 is a great looking car from behind, but that front end is a total mess. The interior also reminds me of an E46 330ci in vader black...never a good thing! I think it's the slabby, upright...
Forum: Daily banter 14th January 2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,693
Posted By Baryonyx
Not really a fair fight though, given that the...

Not really a fair fight though, given that the E34 540i was fairly lightweight, because it was made before all those dire EU regs came into force and turned new cars into bloated, overweight bubble...
Forum: Daily banter 14th January 2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,693
Posted By Baryonyx
Whilst the BMW x35d engines can produce very...

Whilst the BMW x35d engines can produce very quick cars when they are given the obligatory remap, they are as dull as sin. Choking, grumbling exhaust note like a Massey Feguson with a misfire and...
Forum: Daily banter 14th January 2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,693
Posted By Baryonyx
A lot of the BMW fans pull the line that the x40i...

A lot of the BMW fans pull the line that the x40i engine (in the 540i and 740i, possibly appearing in the same state in the E31 840i?) under-performs on paper. That it feels a lot stronger than it's...
Forum: Daily banter 13th January 2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,045
Posted By Baryonyx
I did mention this on Pistonheads a little while...

I did mention this on Pistonheads a little while ago. I don't think it looks very good, the D2 makes a better saloon! Someone unfairly compared it to some old Rover. I don't think it's that bad, but...
Forum: Daily banter 13th January 2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,693
Posted By Baryonyx
Typical V8 driver response! In fairness, a friend...

Typical V8 driver response! In fairness, a friend of mine with an S reg BMW E38 728i gets about 25mpg from his straight six on similar roads as I drive whereas I average about 23mpg in my 4.2 V8. In...
Forum: A4/S4/RS4 B5 8th January 2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,814
Posted By Baryonyx
I swap between the D2 A8 for day to day use and...

I swap between the D2 A8 for day to day use and new and last generation Astras, Ford Focii and Mondeos at work. The Audi feels substantially bigger than all of them in, not so much to drive but to...
Forum: Other Audis 8th January 2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,692
Posted By Baryonyx
Fantastic looking car! Very smart.

Fantastic looking car! Very smart.
Forum: A4/S4/RS4 B5 8th January 2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,814
Posted By Baryonyx
This is true. I drove past a parked up D3 whilst...

This is true. I drove past a parked up D3 whilst I was at work the other day. Turned round and had a cruise past at walking pace for a really good look at it. I couldn't believe the bulk of it. I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd January 2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
I've decided I do want to sell this now, partly...

I've decided I do want to sell this now, partly to take the new job when the post comes up again in the summer and partly to indulge in a hot hatch.

I'd like £2500 or offers thereabouts. I am up...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 14th December 2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,671
Posted By Baryonyx
My intials are CK... But then I already have...

My intials are CK...

But then I already have A8 UDH on my car! A nice plate to go with the car but when people murmur their surprise that the private plate came with the car, I remind that it...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th December 2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,706
Posted By Baryonyx
The Ian/Bushido/Baryonyx 1999 A8 D2 4.2 possibly for sale

Evening all,

I'm considering selling my D2 A8 4.2. I bought the car in August 2012 from Paul (Bushido) and since then have covered about 2500 miles in it.


It's a very well kept 1999 facelift...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th December 2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,681
Posted By Baryonyx
Manny, I can hear the switch clicking when I push...

Manny, I can hear the switch clicking when I push it. Sounds as though power is still getting through!

Tonupkid, what tool will I need to remove some of the parts? I'm not taking the door card off...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th November 2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,681
Posted By Baryonyx
front O/S window failure

Afternoon all.

The Ian/Plankton/Bushido/Baryonyx D2 A8 4.2 went through it's MOT today. No advisories though it had to have the rear n/s coil replaced as it was snapped. "hooray", I thought. It's...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 21st November 2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,443
Posted By Baryonyx
Have you an advert you could share with us? I...

Have you an advert you could share with us? I have always been mighty tempted by Boxsters...!


That Audi looks like it needs a lot of work. No doubt someone dedicated with their eye on a big wad...
Forum: Daily banter 13th November 2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,753
Posted By Baryonyx
Any particular reason you hate sunroofs, Adrian?...

Any particular reason you hate sunroofs, Adrian? I love them in the right car. Much better on a hot day than the A/C! And I love having them open at night too!

I would also +1 half...
Forum: Spotless 7th October 2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,714
Posted By Baryonyx
That is some superb beading work there! I...

That is some superb beading work there!

I have just given my A8 it's first proper wash since I got it over a month ago. :tuttut: I've been so bloody busy that finding time when I'm not at work or...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th September 2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,625
Posted By Baryonyx
I think taking it to the local garage will be my...

I think taking it to the local garage will be my best bit. I've seen people tapping brake assemblies with rubber mallets and rubber hammers before trying to free up seized parts. But I'd rather my...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 29th September 2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,894
Posted By Baryonyx
I've spent a good few days gazing out of my front...

I've spent a good few days gazing out of my front room window at the back of my A8. It looks great as it is, and if I can't get the badges on it I'll still be pleased with it. If I can, that would be...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th September 2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,625
Posted By Baryonyx
I have the below garage in mind for sorting the...

I have the below garage in mind for sorting the issue. They are well known local VAG specialists, and they looked after my brother's tuned SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 when he had it. They're not too far...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th September 2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,625
Posted By Baryonyx
I think I'm suffering a bit of this at the...

I think I'm suffering a bit of this at the moment. The car's steering feels slightly heavier than usual and when I stop the car, occasionally the front N/S wheel feels hotter than the rest and there...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th September 2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,066
Posted By Baryonyx
Brave is the man who does a three day, 99p...

Brave is the man who does a three day, 99p auction on an S8!

Could be a bargain, could be highly suspect. I trust a thorough inspection will be made!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th September 2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,894
Posted By Baryonyx
D2 A8 - how to rebadge

Morning all,

I've recently acquired the 'A8' and '4.2' badge for my A8 in the post off the orginal seller, Bushido.

I was wondering how best to go about fitting these on a car, as I've never...
Forum: D2 - Interior 23rd September 2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
I'm thinking this might be the case for me... ...

I'm thinking this might be the case for me...

Not noticed anything when pulling out of the work car park, though I have been parking straight down the road from the exit gate as the car parks are...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 21st September 2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,610
Posted By Baryonyx
Yes, it is I! And if it weren't for Adrian I...

Yes, it is I! And if it weren't for Adrian I would never have known at this car. He will never know the joy he has brought me, finding this car. It's a dream car for me in the same way as a white...
Forum: House and Home DIY 21st September 2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,112
Posted By Baryonyx
That sounds like a hell of a project! I...

That sounds like a hell of a project!

I started on a smaller scale project this year. Hence why I was driving an Impreza GX for most of the year! Three bedroom semi-detached house in the...
Forum: D2 - Interior 21st September 2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
Well, now I'm convinced it's not the motor....

Well, now I'm convinced it's not the motor. Pressing the 'windscreen demist' button brings the fans to life with a roar. Yes, they work alright, when you want them pointing at the windscreen!...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th September 2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
I have a hard left and a hard right coming out of...

I have a hard left and a hard right coming out of my car park at work. Aside from being stunned at how easily the big Audi can be coaxed around tight corners (it must have some caster angle!), I can...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th September 2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
You would think they would have put some sort of...

You would think they would have put some sort of function in to let you switch off the fan when you're out of the car if you don't think you're going to need it!

Multimeter now ordered from...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th September 2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
I'm guessing it might be the solar roof relay, as...

I'm guessing it might be the solar roof relay, as it seems that problem is pretty well documented online. But then it could be the actual fan motor itself too. I won't know until I get a multimeter...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th September 2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
How would I go about diagnosing if it's a relay?...

How would I go about diagnosing if it's a relay? Is the fan system supposed to switch automatically from the solar power function to being powered by the car battery? The cold air coming in through...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th September 2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,693
Posted By Baryonyx
Is my interior fan broken?

Afternoon,

I've finally got round to bringing my A8 home today. As I was driving along, I've noticed that I don't seem to be able to get the interior fans blowing air.

I've included a picture...
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