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Forum: Owners Meets 12th May 2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,220
Posted By IT
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: Other marques 19th January 2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,970
Posted By IT
Teslas are a bit different, and EV's in general,...

Teslas are a bit different, and EV's in general, no gearbox, not automatic or manual. No revs. Not much noise.

Big screen in the tesla. Not many physical controls. Basic things like wipers, audio...
Forum: Daily banter 6th January 2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,377
Posted By IT
Unfortunately the user was no longer contributing...

Unfortunately the user was no longer contributing in a supportive way to our business and forum.

It wasn’t done lightly. We tried to make it work but frankly the admin overhead became...
Forum: Daily banter 6th January 2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,377
Posted By IT
PM for MJ and everyone should be fine. Let me...

PM for MJ and everyone should be fine. Let me know what sort of error you’re getting ?
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,280
Posted By IT
My gut feel is that prices north of 10K are the...

My gut feel is that prices north of 10K are the preserve of those examples under 100K miles.

Regardless of the maintenance history, people are generally scared off by higher mileage, and the D2s...
Forum: Daily banter 21st December 2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,888
Posted By IT
And its nowhere in your spam/junk folders ? ...

And its nowhere in your spam/junk folders ?

I get them all just fine.
Forum: Daily banter 21st December 2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,888
Posted By IT
Can you expand on that ? I get them fine........

Can you expand on that ? I get them fine..... But, I'm also relatively internal to things so might not see an issue.
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,220
Posted By IT
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,888
Posted By IT
The cert is specifically for forum.a8parts.co.uk ...

The cert is specifically for forum.a8parts.co.uk

At a guess, I'd ask if you are trying to access it using https://62.255.96.108

If you are, that would explain it, as the cert is only good for...
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th December 2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,713
Posted By IT
Posting the error would help a lot as it will...

Posting the error would help a lot as it will give the biggest clue as to the issue - That said, starting a new thread in the engine section for this second issue would make it easier for people to...
Forum: Daily banter 9th December 2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,888
Posted By IT
Forum not crashing

Its been a while, and for that I apologise.

The forum used to go offline every once in a while, then a bit more often, then it became unbearable.

The underlying issue was almost certainly to...
Forum: Daily banter 30th November 2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,224
Posted By IT
It shouldn't be possible to connect over http. ?

It shouldn't be possible to connect over http. ?
Forum: Other marques 6th January 2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,970
Posted By IT
Its absolutely mountains out of molehills,...

Its absolutely mountains out of molehills, combined with a large number of new owners that maybe don't realise all the other options they have for charging their car elsewhere or later on, other than...
Forum: Other marques 6th January 2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,970
Posted By IT
I've never queued once. I've been to...

I've never queued once.

I've been to Amsterdam. Zurich. Round the nurburgring.

Up and down England.

And. I've never had to visit a petrol station. Lets not pretend they're flawless....
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th January 2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,381
Posted By IT
I had a similar issue on an S8 on the autobahn....

I had a similar issue on an S8 on the autobahn. Much above 70mph and there was an awful wind noise.

Turned out one of the rubber seals on the door near the top of the A pillar wasn't sat quite...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 4th January 2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,448
Posted By IT
Prestige are a registered Tradition dealer and...

Prestige are a registered Tradition dealer and can supply older, new VAG parts as a result.

After brexit a lot of companies in the EU couldnt really be bothered with the extra admin of customs...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,360
Posted By IT
I would concur. I was slightly disappointed that...

I would concur. I was slightly disappointed that it does indeed seem to be a standard dash with the leather plastered straight on top, but as Sarg has just suggested, it does pave the way to...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd January 2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,636
Posted By IT
https://share.octopus.energy/glass-squid-582 ...

https://share.octopus.energy/glass-squid-582

+++
Forum: Daily banter 30th December 2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,360
Posted By IT
Wondering if we should start a sweepstake on how...

Wondering if we should start a sweepstake on how flawless this car ends up being.... The concept of MJ selling on a car thats less than perfect is quite a new one....

I can picture her sleepless...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 21st December 2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
I'm not bothered per se, but I will move it to a...

I'm not bothered per se, but I will move it to a new thread as it may benefit others in the future.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th December 2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,448
Posted By IT
its crystal blue. Discussed in some detail...

its crystal blue.

Discussed in some detail here before being snapped up at 3 grand or whatever it was, washed and put back on by a trader:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16806
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th December 2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,448
Posted By IT
Hi Marty, and welcome. You're definitely in the...

Hi Marty, and welcome. You're definitely in the right place.

However. Low mileage D2 S8's are extremely few and far between these days as you have found.

Without teaching you to suck eggs,...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th December 2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
Thats really interesting. Much better than the D2...

Thats really interesting. Much better than the D2 design with a wire in each corner begging to get sliced off during windscreen removal (yes, experience talking there)

Easier retrofit than the D2...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th December 2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
It does have a heated screen... And I know the...

It does have a heated screen... And I know the cables you mean as I remember seeing then when I was feeding through the new bonnet release cable. I don't remember them enough to tell you the exact...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 9th December 2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,412
Posted By IT
Could be the blower motor in the colder weather. ...

Could be the blower motor in the colder weather.

Does the noise the vary or go away if you manually adjust the fan speed ?
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 8th December 2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
Still a few outstanding jobs first, then It needs...

Still a few outstanding jobs first, then It needs a dam good clean.



The plan was to use it as a runaround until my new Tesla arrived (which it did last week). My head and bank account both say...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th December 2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
The one and the same. Far too good to let it get...

The one and the same. Far too good to let it get parted out, although there were definitely some very frustrating moments when it got close for sure ;)
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 3rd December 2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
I possibly could, now. The issue at the...

I possibly could, now.

The issue at the time, was having no MOT, made carting it around places to get stuff like that done, even harder as it would need trailering. Combined with mechanical air...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 2nd December 2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,114
Posted By IT
S8 (No longer) FKD

Picking up from where Frankie ran out of steam, this rescue mission has taken a lot more time (and money) than hoped, but I promised to save it, and I'm glad to report she is running well again. Very...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 5th October 2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,966
Posted By IT
It has a sport interior, sports steering wheel...

It has a sport interior, sports steering wheel and sports wheels, which assuming are all original makes it a swb for sure.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd September 2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,767
Posted By IT
I'm going to throw a theory out there, and I'm...

I'm going to throw a theory out there, and I'm happy to be proven wrong.

but.... I'm convinced, there is an uplift in market value for the 'final editions', of which the definition varies wildly...
Forum: Daily banter 21st August 2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,757
Posted By IT
I've not even watched it, as I feared it would be...

I've not even watched it, as I feared it would be full of bull.

Tintin has summed up the big points there. The ICE conversion of fossil fuel to forward motion results in a wasteful creation of...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd July 2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,148
Posted By IT
From my recollection, the tiptronic steering...

From my recollection, the tiptronic steering wheel has more wires through the slip ring than the MFSW, so you can reuse the old slip ring.

The reason is, the MFSW has a lot going on, so it moves...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th July 2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,870
Posted By IT
That is interesting.... I remember the composite...

That is interesting.... I remember the composite to rgb adapter requirement. I just have it firm in my head that the adapter on its own wouldn't work without a tv tuner present on the canbus...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 7th July 2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,430
Posted By IT
Pretty sure you could use, and code up any...

Pretty sure you could use, and code up any cluster, but differences will be cosmetic.

The S8 had two different logos for example.

Then there are different redlines on the rev counter.

etc...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 6th July 2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,870
Posted By IT
im 99% sure (deep in my grey cells) that the Audi...

im 99% sure (deep in my grey cells) that the Audi RNS needs the TV tuner connected over canbus for it to recognise it is there and enable the TV input.

You should be able to prove this by...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd July 2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,924
Posted By IT
You have PM +++

You have PM +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 27th June 2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,047
Posted By IT
Better off just getting what is there, wrapped....

Better off just getting what is there, wrapped. The chances of a second hand set of trims matching the options and switch gear you have is slim.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 10th June 2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,693
Posted By IT
The big black connector, from memory, has few...

The big black connector, from memory, has few wires in it. I seem to recall it has a gala/wheel pulse input (from abs) and reverse line signal (so the car knows if the pulse is going forwards or...
Forum: Q7 4L 2nd June 2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By IT
Looks nice. Towbar, Bose (rare at that...

Looks nice.

Towbar, Bose (rare at that age), Adaptive cruise, 21" wheels, autodim mirrors, electric steering column, memory seats, advanced key and pan roof.

DVLA says its red, build code...
Forum: Q7 4L 2nd June 2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,450
Posted By IT
4.2 TDi is pretty bullet proof. On a 2011, I...

4.2 TDi is pretty bullet proof.

On a 2011, I suspect its the 8 speed gearbox, which doesnt seem to be as reliable as the older 6 speed so I'd be making sure the gearbox feels ultra smooth and...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 44,140
Posted By IT
Ah, now that makes more sense..... :) I was...

Ah, now that makes more sense..... :)

I was in a rush. I had to choose between actually reading what was going on, or just getting on with it before it closed !
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 44,140
Posted By IT
Fwiw, I was on the ring a week ago and it was 25...

Fwiw, I was on the ring a week ago and it was 25 Eur for a spin. Massive confusion over how to book the thing as the online website was still 50% in German even when you select English, and it...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th May 2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,830
Posted By IT
As per steamships post, i seem to recall they...

As per steamships post, i seem to recall they live behind the drivers knee panel above the pedals.

They look like relays, but are actually control modules.

To add tiptronic MFSW to a car with...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd May 2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,357
Posted By IT
The D4 Bose is very, very good. If you want...

The D4 Bose is very, very good. If you want separation and clarity, the D3 B & O was certainly better, but not by a great deal. If you want teeth chattering bass then some sort of aftermarket...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 24th April 2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,243
Posted By IT
Back off holiday now, dropped it a grand to get...

Back off holiday now, dropped it a grand to get it moving as I need the equity it has in it.

Now £45495.

I'll even throw in a set of genuine, boxed Tesla roof bars to a forum member foc (about...
Forum: Daily banter 24th April 2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,841
Posted By IT
Oooo no, no touchy touchy ..... Car this special...

Oooo no, no touchy touchy ..... Car this special must surely match its build codes... it'd be like fitting a different colour interior to an FE... !!
Forum: Daily banter 24th April 2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,841
Posted By IT
Loving the photos... :love: Even more...

Loving the photos... :love:

Even more interesting to see the whole roof lining is leather, not just the parcel shelf.

Its also the only car I've ever seen with Factory RSE, that also has Bose....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th April 2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,243
Posted By IT
Tesla Model 3 Performance FS

There isn't a lot of variation in Telsa Model 3's, so here is the one liner that tells you everything you need to know:

1 owner (me) Tesla Model 3 Performance in Midnight Silver with Black...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th April 2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,783
Posted By IT
Interesting..... Seems like a case of a sales...

Interesting..... Seems like a case of a sales order being screwed up somewhere in the process, bit like the wide ranging interior enhanced leather packs.
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