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Turbo Tony
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
26th September 2020, 07:28 PM
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Recommended Brake Fluid
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4,225
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Turbo Tony
I've always liked the ATE brake fluid. It seems...
I've always liked the ATE brake fluid. It seems to higher boiling point than many others and it's easy to get hold of.
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
13th February 2020, 05:08 PM
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2
Parking Sensors Playing Up? Possible Fix and/or Maintenance
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5,251
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Parking Sensors Playing Up? Possible Fix and/or Maintenance
Hi all,
My car doesn't get used much at all. Logic says I should put her up for sale but I just can't even contemplate that.
Anyway, around Christmas, I started the car and noticed the dreaded...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
13th February 2020, 04:58 PM
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12
Alarm Enable/Disable Audible Notification
Views:
13,481
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've turned on the beep on lock on mine. It's...
I've turned on the beep on lock on mine. It's probably my favourite VCDS mod I've done!
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2020, 09:31 AM
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15
Keyless entry and start non functional
Views:
11,302
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I was researching parking sensor issues and came...
I was researching parking sensor issues and came across a YouTube video where someone recommended spraying WD40 into the parking sensors to displace any water in there. It may be worth a shot on...
Forum:
D3 - Transmission
1st February 2020, 12:15 PM
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138
Clunking in/out of 1st after Mackies Flush
Views:
100,621
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Wow, thanks very much. Although I'm not on very...
Wow, thanks very much. Although I'm not on very often these days, it's no secret that I love this forum. It's one of the warmest groups of people I've ever come across.
Re-reading this thread...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th December 2018, 12:24 PM
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24
Ceramic Brakes disc removal
Views:
14,749
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I saw that on your other thread on the topic....
I saw that on your other thread on the topic. What a great idea! I'm glad it worked out for you.
I made sure I used plenty of assembly grease around the bolt holes to try and minimise future...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th December 2018, 11:45 AM
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24
Ceramic Brakes disc removal
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14,749
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I replaced my backing plate some time ago. It was...
I replaced my backing plate some time ago. It was an eye-waveringly expensive £300 for the part. When I picked it up, I realised why, it weighs next to nothing.
Thankfully, it doesn't require the...
Forum:
Daily banter
16th December 2018, 11:09 AM
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6
Caught a Train! GWR Hitachi
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3,391
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've barely driven my S8 since getting this...
I've barely driven my S8 since getting this absolutely horrendous mom-mobile of a company car - a Toyota CHR. Sometimes, I think I'd rather take the damned train.
I miss driving my S8. :(
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Daily banter
16th December 2018, 10:55 AM
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Oil Catch Cans. Is It Worth Fitting One?
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3,805
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I asked ECS Tuning in USA this very question...
I asked ECS Tuning in USA this very question (they sell a catch can kit). They told me it wouldn't make much difference on the S8.
After getting the carbon cleaning done, I've taken to using Wurth...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
16th December 2018, 10:50 AM
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24
Windscreen wipers
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19,658
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I'd definitely recommend the Audi ones. I had a...
I'd definitely recommend the Audi ones. I had a courtesy car and was amazed by the wipers, so I swapped mine to the original Audi blades and I've never looked back.
Forum:
Daily banter
29th May 2018, 08:44 PM
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7
F1
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3,500
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Having taken a few years sabbatical from F1, I'm...
Having taken a few years sabbatical from F1, I'm really pleased to see this season is delivering on some of the excitement of past years.
I only started watching because Sky offered me a deal if I...
Forum:
Owners Meets
29th May 2018, 08:32 PM
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31
Key Cutting at the Annual Meet - Urgent!
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20,963
Posted By
Turbo Tony
So, for a D3, the only option is the standard...
So, for a D3, the only option is the standard key, right?
I may not be able to make the meet but could someone pass on my details so I could get a visit when he is around my area?
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D3 - Body and Exterior
25th April 2018, 07:34 PM
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13
Keyless handles again !
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9,319
Posted By
Turbo Tony
The boot lock handle is simple. Once you get the...
The boot lock handle is simple. Once you get the inner bootlid trim off, you can see the screws holding it in from inside the lid.
Forum:
Daily banter
2nd April 2018, 08:35 AM
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4
Goodwood FOS Performance Car parking
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2,848
Posted By
Turbo Tony
What a great idea! I'd have forked out the extra,...
What a great idea! I'd have forked out the extra, assuming the parking bays were bigger.
It's weird that they have 'any M model' of BMW available as well as any Nissan GTR, which threw out my...
Forum:
Owners Meets
30th March 2018, 08:25 AM
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73
Proposed Annual Meet 2018 - Early Teaser Details
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30,007
Posted By
Turbo Tony
How the heck did I miss this thread?!?! I'll...
How the heck did I miss this thread?!?!
I'll not be staying over, but I'll do my best to make it there on Saturday.
Forum:
Daily banter
29th March 2018, 03:19 PM
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40
Audi Stafford have messed up my car
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12,586
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Audi West London made a cacophony of errors when...
Audi West London made a cacophony of errors when my car went there. It lead to a lot of stress for me and LONG periods without my car.
In the end, they stepped up and fixed/refunded all of it, so...
Forum:
Owners Meets
29th March 2018, 02:52 PM
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91
Key cutting and coding at the annual meet
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53,549
Posted By
Turbo Tony
If I could upgrade my D3's keys, I may actually...
If I could upgrade my D3's keys, I may actually make the annual meet!
Forum:
D4 - Wheels and Tyres
25th March 2018, 08:02 AM
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8
Tyre pressures Dunlop 275/35 ZR21 on A8L
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20,487
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Neat tip! +++
Neat tip! +++
Forum:
Daily banter
24th March 2018, 08:19 AM
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8
Audi Moon landing project
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4,078
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I thought the 'Space' in Audi Space Frame was...
I thought the 'Space' in Audi Space Frame was used because it shared the techniques used when Audi helped with the Lunar Rover?
I remember seeing an ad about it years ago.
Forum:
D3 - Lights
24th March 2018, 08:16 AM
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36
D3 Xenon headlight performance
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50,140
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I have those bulbs!
I have those bulbs!
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
24th March 2018, 08:15 AM
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8
B&O Failed speakers - Fixed. Cheaply :)
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13,321
Posted By
Turbo Tony
My front centre does this and I was about the...
My front centre does this and I was about the shell out for a new one, but I might try this first.
I thought it may have been the housing rather than the speaker, but this is a great tip. Thanks!...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th March 2018, 08:10 AM
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67
What design features do you wish the A/S8 had?
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19,286
Posted By
Turbo Tony
What a great thread! I agree with a lot of...
What a great thread!
I agree with a lot of the posts on here. I'd definitely like the PDC and mirror dimming to be switchable. The latter with a simple button rather than the MMI. I'd also like to...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
24th March 2018, 07:29 AM
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2
Auto Boot Open - via key
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3,801
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I modified mine a few weeks ago to close with the...
I modified mine a few weeks ago to close with the remote. It's a great feature to have when you need it.
If your hands are full carrying stuff out of the car, hit the button. If you're stopped at...
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
23rd February 2018, 09:48 PM
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29
Dashcam
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18,250
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Have you seen Audi has their own front/rear...
Have you seen Audi has their own front/rear dashcam available as an accessory now.
My parts guy says his boss tested it and it's good, but probably not up there with the best of the third party...
Forum:
Daily banter
21st February 2018, 05:58 PM
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21
Euros
Views:
10,324
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Take a look at the Transferwise borderless...
Take a look at the Transferwise borderless account. I looked into it briefly and it costs nothing to receive funds in any currency. I'm not sure what the arrangements are with transfers though.
I...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st February 2018, 05:52 PM
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13
D3 S8 Ceramic Brake Backing Plates
Views:
10,792
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I'm confused. I don't get why one would not be a...
I'm confused. I don't get why one would not be a protective as the others, unless it is, as Del has suggested, fitted backwards.
Do all of your backing plates cover the disc edges?
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th February 2018, 02:12 PM
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13
D3 S8 Ceramic Brake Backing Plates
Views:
10,792
Posted By
Turbo Tony
D3 S8 Ceramic Brake Backing Plates
Howdy all,
I've just had to purchase a brake disc backing plate for my S8. because it has the ceramic brakes, the backing plates are horribly expensive (£300+). If I'd known that, I wouldn't have...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
13th February 2018, 08:53 PM
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6
Filling the washer bottle
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4,840
Posted By
Turbo Tony
The Skoda jets were one of the very first...
The Skoda jets were one of the very first upgrades I made to my car. I love them! it's great that you can adjust them with a small allen key too.
As it turned out, I had a gunked-up washer fluid...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
13th February 2018, 08:30 PM
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25
Elusive wipers
Views:
25,274
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I love the genuine Audi ones. I used to have...
I love the genuine Audi ones. I used to have Valeo blades on my car which were quite nice, until I tried the Audi ones on a courtesy car. I changed them immediately.
Forum:
Owners Meets
3rd February 2018, 08:39 AM
Replies:
58
London Classics Meet Sunday 18th? (and free tickets...!! )
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23,647
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I'm really interested in going, but I can't make...
I'm really interested in going, but I can't make the Sunday. I'm waiting to hear from a friend, otherwise I might make my own way there on Saturday. Can't wait to see your car!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
31st January 2018, 07:35 PM
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14
SW LDN - Alloy wheel refurb
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21,253
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I had mine done at Lepsons in Gillingham. You can...
I had mine done at Lepsons in Gillingham. You can leave the car with them, or remove the wheels yourself and they will collect and deliver.
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
31st January 2018, 07:21 PM
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2
push button exterior handle repair
Views:
11,984
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Thanks for the tip! I replaced two of my door...
Thanks for the tip! I replaced two of my door handles and although they've been working fine, the code has reappeared on VCDS, so I'll be checking out the wiring shortly.
Forum:
Daily banter
21st January 2018, 09:05 AM
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11
MOT Test Changes from 20th May 2018
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6,091
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Useful post, thanks! +++
Useful post, thanks! +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th January 2018, 11:21 AM
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27
AUDI S8 V10 D3 - 480bhp dyno verified, FASH, 78K - £14,250
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10,426
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've seen this car in the flesh and I can vouch...
I've seen this car in the flesh and I can vouch for it's quality.
It's a real shame to hear you're selling it, but wish you the very best of luck with the sale.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
8th January 2018, 06:20 PM
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3
Engine guard
Views:
3,757
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Contact adhesive should be able to stick the...
Contact adhesive should be able to stick the sponge back to the plastic. The spray kind would be easiest to use.
Forum:
Daily banter
4th January 2018, 04:07 PM
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7
This has to be a joke...
Views:
3,282
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've never seen thirty anything out of mine!
I've never seen thirty anything out of mine!
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
30th December 2017, 12:20 PM
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30
D3 S8? Read this...
Views:
16,105
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Just to add a quick follow-up to my earlier post,...
Just to add a quick follow-up to my earlier post, one of the reported telltale signs of carbon build-up is a juddering when cold. Mine definitely had it before it went in and, a couple of weeks ago,...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th December 2017, 11:59 AM
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11
Correct offset for 20" wheels
Views:
10,244
Posted By
Turbo Tony
The spare wheel on my S8 is a 19in, so I'm...
The spare wheel on my S8 is a 19in, so I'm confident it will fit. :)
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
24th December 2017, 08:13 AM
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3
Glovebox damping
Views:
5,650
Posted By
Turbo Tony
The damper and lighting housing are a single...
The damper and lighting housing are a single unit. I got one for around £30 from Audi.
I've (embarrassingly) not got around to fitting it yet, even though I've had it more months than I'd care to...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th December 2017, 08:10 AM
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13
The Grand Tour - Series 2
Views:
6,103
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I quite enjoyed it, although I preferred it when...
I quite enjoyed it, although I preferred it when they were killing celebs, rather than wasting screen time with them.
Even in Top Gear, I always wanted to skip through the interviews, they rarely...
Forum:
D3 - Lights
24th December 2017, 08:02 AM
Replies:
36
D3 Xenon headlight performance
Views:
50,140
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've been researching replacement bulbs for a...
I've been researching replacement bulbs for a while now. My headlights were behaving the same as yours - they turned very blue and had little effect in poor conditions or... you know, darkness.
As...
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
9th December 2017, 10:05 AM
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8
Stunning Colour
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74,341
Posted By
Turbo Tony
That's beautiful. :)
That's beautiful. :)
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
5th December 2017, 03:23 PM
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15
New, odd noise
Views:
5,952
Posted By
Turbo Tony
MJ, please, please please start working on D3s! ...
MJ, please, please please start working on D3s!
I'm sure I'm in store for a bundle of odd noises that I'd love for you to diagnose!
Forum:
D3 - Transmission
5th December 2017, 03:17 PM
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24
What’s your view?
Views:
35,631
Posted By
Turbo Tony
I've used both companies (search for my thread...
I've used both companies (search for my thread entitled "clunking after Mackies flush" or something similar.
Both Mackies and Chester transmissions were good to deal with. Mackies changed the...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
5th December 2017, 03:07 PM
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16
S8 windscreen washers dead
Views:
6,231
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Glad to hear you got it sorted. Was the motor...
Glad to hear you got it sorted. Was the motor expensive?
I cleaned mine out and it's now working well, but I'd like to be prepared in case it needs changing in future.
I think I removed the...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
30th November 2017, 05:20 PM
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12
Boot Trims
Views:
11,069
Posted By
Turbo Tony
You sir, are a legend. I'll let you know when I'm...
You sir, are a legend. I'll let you know when I'm next in the area. :)
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
30th November 2017, 05:18 PM
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30
D3 S8? Read this...
Views:
16,105
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Mine felt totally different when it came back,...
Mine felt totally different when it came back, but it did also have injectors either cleaned or replaced, a new intake manifold and a stack of other bits done.
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
25th November 2017, 06:18 PM
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13
ACC Switch off
Views:
7,697
Posted By
Turbo Tony
All is well here thanks. I just needed to take a...
All is well here thanks. I just needed to take a little time to fall for the beast again... Then I kept travelling.
Ray, what's this about a Merc???
Forum:
D3 - Interior Trims
25th November 2017, 06:16 PM
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Boot Trims
Views:
11,069
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Wow, thanks Ray, that's really generous, but I...
Wow, thanks Ray, that's really generous, but I couldn't take it off you for nothing.
As it happens, I'm always travelling too, so I may end up closer to you than you think!
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
25th November 2017, 12:25 PM
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13
ACC Switch off
Views:
7,697
Posted By
Turbo Tony
Thanks! It's good to be back! :)
Thanks! It's good to be back! :)
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