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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th September 2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,021
Posted By S8yot
Guys, I have both inners and offside outer....

Guys,
I have both inners and offside outer. I'll check they're still working over the weekend having been in my garage for about two years. They were removed from my 2006 S8 when I upgraded to...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,577
Posted By S8yot
Thanks for the replies - it's very difficult....

Thanks for the replies - it's very difficult. Others I've spoken to have said you should have a 911 at some point but interestingly these are people who've never had one themselves. If I was...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,577
Posted By S8yot
Car swap dilemma!

I find myself with the opportunity of being able to swap my 2006 for a Porsche 996 Targa. Always fancied a Porsche but previously couldn't have managed with two doors and very restricted boot space. ...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th July 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,733
Posted By S8yot
Hi, I still have the original lights from my...

Hi,
I still have the original lights from my car (2006 S8) having splashed out on the (very expensive) upgrade within a couple of weeks of buying it.
I'll pm you.
Regards,
Mike
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th March 2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,677
Posted By S8yot
I got mine from here. Arrived promptly and was...

I got mine from here. Arrived promptly and was easy to fit
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th March 2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,646
Posted By S8yot
I had exactly the same symptoms with my D2 S8....

I had exactly the same symptoms with my D2 S8. Eventually refused point blank to start at the most inconvenient place! It was the crank sensor. Garage did the work as I assumed the sensor would have...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th February 2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,560
Posted By S8yot
Having had my D3 S8 for almost two months now, if...

Having had my D3 S8 for almost two months now, if anyone is tempted then go for it. The D2 was nice but this is in a different league. It is a very comfortable very high quality place to be when...
Forum: D3 - Lights 8th January 2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,371
Posted By S8yot
Boot lid liner removal*

Hi,
Can someone let me know how I go about removing the boot lid inner liner. Got myself some post 2008 led rear lights but stumped how to fit them! *Haven't looked yet but assume the outer lights...
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,899
Posted By S8yot
Cheers, PM'd you.

Cheers,
PM'd you.
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,899
Posted By S8yot
Would appreciate some advice on how to get these...

Would appreciate some advice on how to get these as a private individual. I've phoned Bristol TPS and Portsmouth who have said trade only.

Cheers,

Mike
Forum: Daily banter 15th December 2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,347
Posted By S8yot
D2 S8 reliabilty

After almost five years ownership my FL D2 S8 has gone. (Rare that I ever post anything here as usually only surfing on my iphone and it's too fiddly).*
Always been slightly nervous about talking...
Forum: Daily banter 13th August 2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
Posted By S8yot
I often park at home on an incline facing down...

I often park at home on an incline facing down hill. I can park with the tank showing just under a quarter and a range of 120 miles, but if I get in it the following day I'm greeted by the fuel light...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th March 2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,003
Posted By S8yot
Doh! meant to say the crank sensor.

Doh! meant to say the crank sensor.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th March 2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,003
Posted By S8yot
Sorry meant to say the crank sensor!!!

Sorry meant to say the crank sensor!!!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th March 2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,003
Posted By S8yot
FL S8 won't start

I seem to have the same problem Mick had on his pre FL. My 2001 S8 runs (corretion, ran!) fine but on a couple of previous occasions hasn't wanted to start. No difference hot or cold. Engine...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th March 2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,851
Posted By S8yot
I seem to have the same problem on my 2001 S8....

I seem to have the same problem on my 2001 S8. Car runs fine but on a couple of previous occasions hasn't wanted to start. No difference hot or cold. Car's at home but won't fire up. AA guy has...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th January 2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,625
Posted By S8yot
I had similar beeping from the alarm in the boot...

I had similar beeping from the alarm in the boot a year or so ago when the car hadn't been used much and it was very cold. As had been suggested after a bit more use it stopped and it hasn't...
Forum: Owners Meets 10th May 2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,219
Posted By S8yot
Name.............................Based...............

Name.............................Based............ ...........Suggested Day/Evg
Architex mA8tey..................Swindon/London..........Weds Evg / Sunday
Figure...
Forum: Driving bliss 10th May 2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,658
Posted By S8yot
Autocar road test of the FL S8 - Genuine 159mph...

Autocar road test of the FL S8 - Genuine 159mph with the speed limiter!
Forum: D2 - Interior 6th April 2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 54,988
Posted By S8yot
Hi, out of interest what tyres do you have? Mine...

Hi, out of interest what tyres do you have? Mine has Dunlop Sport SP9000 which I find generate a lot of road noise (at least I hope it's the tyres!).
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th April 2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,940
Posted By S8yot
Central locking fixed. Obtained another unit...

Central locking fixed. Obtained another unit opened them both up and swapped over the just the pump itself avoiding any issues with having to reprogram the system. All quite straightforward really.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th March 2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,940
Posted By S8yot
Central locking packed up today :(

No previous problems at all. The pump runs (for longer than usual) but fails to lock or unlock the doors. Makes no difference using key rather than remote. Alarm sets and interior lights go on & off...
Forum: Daily banter 11th January 2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,946
Posted By S8yot
Quattro rules

Our local (Bristol / Somerset area) BBC just had slot following around volunteer 4x4 drivers ferrying key workers etc to remote snow bound areas. Rather than the usual Landrover the guy had an Audi...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th December 2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,775
Posted By S8yot
Carrotchomper There are these guys in Weston ...

Carrotchomper
There are these guys in Weston

Col-Pax Motor Engineers
Winterstoke Road
Weston super Mare
Avon
BS23 3YS
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01934 416923
Forum: The Xmas Compo..... 30th December 2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,175
Posted By S8yot
Got to be the brakes. Auto headlights etc would...

Got to be the brakes. Auto headlights etc would be nice but brakes are the biggest failing.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th December 2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,775
Posted By S8yot
I'm no expert but isn't it likely to be the...

I'm no expert but isn't it likely to be the alternator belt slipping under high load given the cold weather. I'd certainly check that first.
Forum: The Xmas Compo..... 26th December 2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 27,983
Posted By S8yot
Pics from last winter (before change of reg....

Pics from last winter (before change of reg. no.). Second one was a mistake but I thought it turned out a bit arty!

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=624&d=1261849791
...
Forum: The Xmas Compo..... 26th December 2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,897
Posted By S8yot
Here goes - DVLA check on the reg number will...

Here goes - DVLA check on the reg number will confirm the car was first registered in March 2001
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=620&d=1261848322
Forum: The Xmas Compo..... 10th December 2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,897
Posted By S8yot
OK - S8 first reg 1/3/2001. Just checked, 168,726...

OK - S8 first reg 1/3/2001. Just checked, 168,726 miles which works out at about 19,250 pa. I don't wish to tempt fate but so far as I'm aware all original.*
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th July 2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,313
Posted By S8yot
I've had similar problems with "disk error" or...

I've had similar problems with "disk error" or "no disk" generally when its cold and damp and assumed it was condensation. However, this has also happened in the warm weather, which tends to rule...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 23rd April 2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,942
Posted By S8yot
Is this a detachable one or fixed? Mike

Is this a detachable one or fixed?

Mike
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th April 2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,117
Posted By S8yot
Guys, Really appreciate your responses. ...

Guys,

Really appreciate your responses.

I'll leave well alone and keep fingers crossed. I like to think that as the vast majority of the mileage the car has clocked has been regular m-way...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th April 2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,117
Posted By S8yot
Question Advice on gearbox service / oil change

Had the day off work yesterday so popped into local auto trans specialists who have the same kit as Chester Autos for exchanging the trans fluid. The car - 2001 S8 has 160k on the clock. Service book...
Forum: Daily banter 7th April 2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,708
Posted By S8yot
R8 Experience

Finally collected last year's birthday pressie from wife of Audi R8 "experience". Eight laps of a circuit at the MIRA proving ground. Pleased with myself that everone else in the Lambo's, Astons &...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th April 2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,631
Posted By S8yot
I had the same problem and replaced water pump,...

I had the same problem and replaced water pump, thermostat & viscous fan but overheating remained. Turned out to be a seriously restricted radiator. Mileage at the time very similar to yours. To be...
Forum: Daily banter 27th March 2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,276
Posted By S8yot
Usually only occassional use Monday to Friday....

Usually only occassional use Monday to Friday. 160 mile round trip pretty much every weekend April to October down to Poole (nice cross country A & B roads).

Use wife's car in & out to work - a...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th March 2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,025
Posted By S8yot
Interesting as I've decided that my 160k gearbox...

Interesting as I've decided that my 160k gearbox is crying out for an oil change - rang Chester Trans to enquire if they knew of anyone in Bristol / Somerset who had the same machine as them. Given...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd February 2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,747
Posted By S8yot
Question Spacers

Reasonably happy with my standard S8 wheel / tyre combo (18"alloys with 245 tyres). However, I've wondered whether anyone has experience of adding spacers. Thinking that widening the track further...
Forum: D2 - Lights 8th February 2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By S8yot
Been think about the LEDs as well. Need to...

Been think about the LEDs as well. Need to dismatle headlight (xenon plus) anyway as it's started to get condensation in it. Is this a straight foward operation? Will they need to be re-aligned...
Forum: Daily banter 7th February 2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,656
Posted By S8yot
Echo everything said by others plus my smug...

Echo everything said by others plus my smug feeling yesterday morning ploughing my way up a snow covered hill near Bristol after being told "I'd turn around, you won't get up there mate". Absolutely...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 31st January 2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,133
Posted By S8yot
Re Lights...

Well that's news, my S8 isn't bog standard after all, it's got the xenon plus lights!
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st January 2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,337
Posted By S8yot
Bleeping on start up...

Hello, On my 2001 S8 over the last week or so sometimes when first switching on the ignition a few faint bleeps can be heard coming from the back of the car (no, it's not the PDC!) - Any ideas?
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