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Forum: Daily banter 21st June 2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,631
Posted By Iyole
Testimony to the 8

Horrendous accident and the Driver has Minor Injuries .....

KINROOI - The Weertersteenweg in Molenbeersel Wednesday was the scene of an accident hallucinating.
A motorist was crawling with...
Forum: D3 - Lights 26th March 2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,936
Posted By Iyole
If you find that the lens has a hair-line crack...

If you find that the lens has a hair-line crack an alternative to replacing a headlight due to minor crack is applying Lamin-X...

http://www.lamin-x.co.uk/

This product is used extensively in...
Forum: D3 - Lights 26th March 2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,936
Posted By Iyole
Agree with David ..... these are not sealed units...

Agree with David ..... these are not sealed units ....

My suggestion would be to dismantle and dry everything out with the SO's hairdryer.
Then re-assemble making sure that the lens is properly...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 13th March 2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,318
Posted By Iyole
Just to confirm.... when you talk about " Side...

Just to confirm.... when you talk about " Side Lights" are you referring to these indicated below.?

I have been wanting to cahnge these as they emit a very yellow light compared to the rest. I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 8th March 2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,761
Posted By Iyole
With reference to the Battery..... it can cause...

With reference to the Battery..... it can cause all sorts of weird issues...

A few weeks back I hadn't used the S for 2 weeks and got in to start it up and all sorts of major warning lights...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th March 2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,687
Posted By Iyole
Imagine standing in the driveway .... waving...

Imagine standing in the driveway .... waving good-bye....
I'd feel guilty and regret it for a long time ....:tuttut:
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,112
Posted By Iyole
Just for interest sake .... these Guys are doing...

Just for interest sake .... these Guys are doing some amazing work
on TFSI ' s ... RS4's etc in SA.

Noticeable gains after de-carbon and quite scary the amount of carbon build-up there is .....
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st March 2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,210
Posted By Iyole
That is a stunning colour .... first time I have...

That is a stunning colour .... first time I have seen it .... +++
Forum: Daily banter 14th February 2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,586
Posted By Iyole
Hi Guy ... Please accept my apology ... I...

Hi Guy ...

Please accept my apology ... I have just today received confirmation from
Dave at A8 Parts that they are happy to assist with the transfer
of the funds to you via them. As advised...
Forum: Cool Wall 13th February 2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,025
Posted By Iyole
S8 Cool Status ??

To Quote IT .....

" A8's are good. S8's are a bit special. And then, some S8's, are just a bit more special again "

Being in the latter half of half a century I have had the pleasure of owning...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th February 2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,829
Posted By Iyole
Fuel Pump ??? :(

Fuel Pump ??? :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th February 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,029
Posted By Iyole
In my part of the Universe these 8's would be...

In my part of the Universe these 8's would be snapped up .... no quibble ...

Converting the Rand to Pound rate they come in at about R 3000 .... At this
price nothing compares in South Africa.
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th February 2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,636
Posted By Iyole
:tuttut: Mud flaps are for SUV's and pick- ups...

:tuttut: Mud flaps are for SUV's and pick- ups ..... IMO
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,425
Posted By Iyole
Great Stuff .... +++ all working fine from Sunny...

Great Stuff .... +++ all working fine from Sunny SA ....

Long overdue and glad that somebody has started a site like this...

Just a thought.... Could there be Copyright Issues ... ???
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th February 2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,689
Posted By Iyole
Great Info all round .... thanx Gents ... I...

Great Info all round .... thanx Gents ...

I also had bad wear on the inner part of the passengers side front tyre.
To my horror when I fitted the new Vredensteins It was evident that the
tyre...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 2nd February 2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 24,438
Posted By Iyole
Fitted a set of the Vredensteins and must say I...

Fitted a set of the Vredensteins and must say I am suitably impressed ....
Done about 2000 km on them so far .....

Grip well in the dry and very quiet .... much quieter than the Toyos I had....
Forum: D2 - Lights 22nd January 2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,730
Posted By Iyole
I am assuming the 36mm refers to the original...

I am assuming the 36mm refers to the original bulb length. :Confused:
The codes 6418 etc are the original bulb ref numbers.
http://www.tunerdomes.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=351

The "error...
Forum: D2 - Lights 22nd January 2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,730
Posted By Iyole
Here is the list I compiled when I did the...

Here is the list I compiled when I did the upgrade ....

Herewith List of Bulbs required for LED Mod to all Interior, Trunk and License plate Bulbs

2 x 6411 41mm Festoon Type Bulbs - FRONT DOME...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 19th January 2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 24,438
Posted By Iyole
Took part in a Car Show today ......

Took part in a Car Show today ... http://www.classiccarandbikeshow.co.za/ and bumped into a stand selling the Vred-es-teen Tyres recently
intoduced into South Africa.

@ The_Laird .... are you...
Forum: Daily banter 18th January 2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,659
Posted By Iyole
Talking about RS arches I have to agree that some...

Talking about RS arches I have to agree that some of the new RS models are
somewhat bland in their design.

But I must say that I like the direction they have gone with the new RS4 Avant
arches...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 13th January 2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,178
Posted By Iyole
Great pics there Oli +++ Still the best Rims...

Great pics there Oli +++

Still the best Rims for an 8 IMO ..... Classic.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th January 2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Iyole
Thank you for the Link ... very informative...

Thank you for the Link ... very informative especially all the links to DIY 's at the
bottom of the page.

I am technically challenged :( .... and am not looking to go the route of CAI.

What I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th January 2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Iyole
Thank you for all the replies and advice ... ...

Thank you for all the replies and advice ...

In South Africa we only get 93 & 95 Octane so I use an Octane Booster to achieve a 98 Octane ....

Some Tech comments from the Web ....

An engine...
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 11th January 2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 35,877
Posted By Iyole
IMB the RS6 Avant is the ultimate ...... In my...

IMB the RS6 Avant is the ultimate ...... In my youth watching Gumball Rally I fell
head over heels in love with this car.....

I have pondered and researched thoroughly the few examples that have...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Iyole
Yup...that's more in line with what I am looking...

Yup...that's more in line with what I am looking at.

The CAI theory appears to be along the lines of getting MORE air past the MAF.

I am looking to get cooler/denser air past the MAF as I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Iyole
Yup.... That's why they call it Sunny SA ..... ...

Yup.... That's why they call it Sunny SA .....

In summer our standard daily temps range from 73 deg/F to 102 deg/F....
more ofetn than not at the top end of the scale ...
This has a significant...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th January 2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Iyole
CAI .... Cold Air Intake

Needing some advice please Gents ....

With our rather warm ambient temperatures in my parts I have noticed a
significant variation in engine performance and driveability when the ambient...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 8th January 2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,170
Posted By Iyole
Right next to the Bonnet release handle.... +++

Right next to the Bonnet release handle.... +++
Forum: Daily banter 7th January 2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,388
Posted By Iyole
Mighty quick for a 2 Tonne Car

Pretty impressed with the handling of the new S8 from this Vid.

http://youtu.be/1V-HE8O6orw

Exhaust is somewhat subdued..... expected more ... :(
Forum: Spotless 3rd January 2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
A Google search revealed .... The use of...

A Google search revealed ....

The use of plastic in headlamp applications enables automakers to reduce weight without sacrificing optical performance while increasing resistance to breakage.
...
Forum: Spotless 3rd January 2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
I would hope that the move to Plastic was due to...

I would hope that the move to Plastic was due to weight saving and not cost saving :)

I doubt that a plastic lens would be available for the PF nor a Glass lens for the
FL ..... Due to the...
Forum: A4/S4 B6 3rd January 2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 48,522
Posted By Iyole
S5 19's could be an option .... Offset etc...

S5 19's could be an option ....

Offset etc will need to be considered and might limit your options ...

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/iyole/image-2_zps79e58c9e.jpg
Forum: Spotless 3rd January 2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
With the outer Lens the indicator housing is part...

With the outer Lens the indicator housing is part of the Lens and getting access
to the inner face of this portion of the Lens posed a challenge.
I was not keen to go the heat- gun route to remove...
Forum: Spotless 3rd January 2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Apology .... Typo ... only PlastX used .......

Apology .... Typo ... only PlastX used .... ScratchX is for paintwork.
Forum: Spotless 2nd January 2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Removal of Inner Lens ... There are four...

Removal of Inner Lens ...

There are four clips that are part of the Lens .... two top and two at the bottom ....
Take care when lifting the clips .... very brittle ....
Take note of the gap...
Forum: A4/S4 B6 2nd January 2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 48,522
Posted By Iyole
Here we go .... as far as I am aware these were...

Here we go .... as far as I am aware these were the std rims on the C6 ....

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/iyole/image-2_zps58763977.jpg
Forum: A4/S4 B6 2nd January 2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 48,522
Posted By Iyole
Agree with Richie .... The original " Avus " Rims...

Agree with Richie .... The original " Avus " Rims are classics ....

C5 RS 6 are overpowering and the RS4's are so popular/common ....

But the C6 Spoke wheels could look damn fine

My 2c
Forum: Spotless 2nd January 2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Can't comment on the PF but the FL is Plastic as...

Can't comment on the PF but the FL is Plastic as stated and the fogs are
a VERY Hard thick plastic. Have tried to sand and polish by hand but not achieving the desired result.....
Even after...
Forum: Spotless 2nd January 2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Fronts are all Plastic .... Inner and Outer lens...

Fronts are all Plastic .... Inner and Outer lens including the Fogs... +++
Forum: Spotless 2nd January 2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Removal of Outer Lens..... Step 1 .........

Removal of Outer Lens.....

Step 1 ...... Remove the Rubber Moulding surrounding the lens taking care with the rubber pin that is inserted in the slot at the bottom left corner.
I also need to...
Forum: Spotless 2nd January 2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Yes only the PlastX was done once the unit was...

Yes only the PlastX was done once the unit was removed. Reason for removal
was to enable cleaning of the inner face of the outer lens and the inner lens
was yellowed due to heat (not to clear on...
Forum: Spotless 1st January 2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Step 1 ..... Remove the lower trim below the...

Step 1 .....
Remove the lower trim below the headlamp by removing the screw as indicated.....
Gently pry/pull the trim out from under the Headlamp ...
Take care...
Forum: Spotless 1st January 2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Step 1 ....... masking around the Headlamp to...

Step 1 ....... masking around the Headlamp to protect the paint work and open bonnet to save additional masking .... :)

Step 2 ........ Dry sand with the 280 Pad ..... to remove the worst of the...
Forum: Spotless 1st January 2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,251
Posted By Iyole
Headlamp & Fog light Lens Re-furbishment

For some time now I have been wanting to restore the passenger Headlamp Lens to match the newer Drivers side one.

As this was a DIY I have made an " Idiots Guide " to how to and decided to include...
Forum: Daily banter 1st January 2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,370
Posted By Iyole
All the best for 2013 ..... Gents ..... May your...

All the best for 2013 ..... Gents ..... May your 8's bring many miles of smiles ...
Forum: Daily banter 24th December 2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,628
Posted By Iyole
From a very Sunny Cape Town to all of you in the...

From a very Sunny Cape Town to all of you in the North...
May you and your families have a Blessed and Safe Christmas.... :)
Forum: Daily banter 6th December 2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,382
Posted By Iyole
Seeing as this thread has lost the plot.... I...

Seeing as this thread has lost the plot.... I thought I'd throw this into the
pot and trust I don't offend.....

http://www.iol.co.za/meet-amsterdam-s-oldest-prostitutes-1.1436427
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 5th December 2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,661
Posted By Iyole
Thanx for the advice Amar..... I have been...

Thanx for the advice Amar..... I have been advised by many along the same vein and have decided to pass on the one that was available....

The RS6 Avant has always been my dream car since the...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 3rd December 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,661
Posted By Iyole
Sorry to hear of your disappointment with the 8...

Sorry to hear of your disappointment with the 8 ..... they are stunning vehicles
but thy get to a point where they become money pits ....

My S is on 200 000 km and is starting to make a serious...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 1st December 2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,311
Posted By Iyole
If U are going to do the Split yourself give me a...

If U are going to do the Split yourself give me a heads- up and I'll post
a full " how to " with pics ..... just done mine....
Now I am sitting with a Low Oil Pressure problem and a strange...
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