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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th January 2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Chip2786
I have the original wheels and steering wheel if...

I have the original wheels and steering wheel if that’s a deal breaker, I’d happily put it back to standard and the exhaust is as factory as I could get it to look without the restrictiveness of...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th January 2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,344
Posted By Chip2786
Thank you for your replies, Here’s some recent...

Thank you for your replies, Here’s some recent pictures, should I get a pic of anything else?

https://i.ibb.co/YkW25zr/09-E98-F5-B-28-AE-41-C5-8-A95-5-A83-C9-EB1-FE6.jpg (https://ibb.co/YkW25zr)...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd January 2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,344
Posted By Chip2786
Im hoping around 11-£12000

Im hoping around 11-£12000
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st January 2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,344
Posted By Chip2786
I don’t think so, I don’t have any receipts for a...

I don’t think so, I don’t have any receipts for a flap delete or de-coke
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 31st December 2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,344
Posted By Chip2786
Audi S8 D3 V10 for sale :(

The time has come to sell my baby :(

Ive owned her for nearly 2 years now and a combo of changing jobs and buying a house has forced my sale, I will try and list all the features but look at my...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 8th August 2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,161
Posted By Chip2786
When I first fitted the Apple TV in my car the...

When I first fitted the Apple TV in my car the audio buzzed like a mofo, I bought a cheap ground loop isolator from eBay and now it’s perfect, could be worth a go


Here’s a linky
...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 8th August 2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,135
Posted By Chip2786
Have you looked under the passenger footwell...

Have you looked under the passenger footwell carpet for the module? If it is there (hidden inside a plastic box) Power it off and back on again by removing the massive clip-on plug wait a few...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 25th July 2019, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,800
Posted By Chip2786
They are 20” ET35 9J so almost the same as...

They are 20” ET35 9J so almost the same as factory but they will “poke out” more than the oems
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 24th July 2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,800
Posted By Chip2786
+++ heres a pic

+++ heres a pic
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 20th July 2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,800
Posted By Chip2786
FS: Audi S8 D3 20” Wheels

No idea what they are worth but make me an offer, I’m about to order some new wheels so I would need them collected from SS7 2EE in the next week or so. I’m keeping the tyres for my new wheels...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,064
Posted By Chip2786
On a side note, my old wheel is available on eBay...

On a side note, my old wheel is available on eBay ;)
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 8th June 2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,093
Posted By Chip2786
DVB/ TV amplifier question

Does anyone know the difference between the 4E0035225AL and the 4E0035225AK Div amp? I’ve seen both on EBay but the AL version is £135 and the AK is on £60
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th June 2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,064
Posted By Chip2786
I didn’t go by year in the end (it’s a minefield)...

I didn’t go by year in the end (it’s a minefield) I just bought a wheel that had the same spec as my original (flappy paddle, volume, mode button, voice assist etc) there are a lot of newer wheels...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th June 2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,064
Posted By Chip2786
They are both dual stage airbags so no error...

They are both dual stage airbags so no error codes on the dash +++
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th June 2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,064
Posted By Chip2786
RS Flat Bottom Steering Wheel fitted!!

So I just finished fitting a Flat Bottom RS wheel to the S8, I was pretty worried because no one seems to have done it (or at least posted about it) before.

I know its not everyone's cup of tea...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th June 2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,447
Posted By Chip2786
Awesome, upload some pictures when they’re...

Awesome, upload some pictures when they’re fitted, it makes the car look much more “Modern” in my opinion
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 5th June 2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,447
Posted By Chip2786
They are hub centric so they mount on the wheel...

They are hub centric so they mount on the wheel hub and the wheel mounts on top, there’s no difference when driving really.
...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 2nd June 2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,447
Posted By Chip2786
Just some hubcentric eBay jobbies, think I paid...

Just some hubcentric eBay jobbies, think I paid £99 for 4 inc longer bolts, just need to find some longer (suitable) lockable nuts now :Confused:
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 2nd June 2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,447
Posted By Chip2786
Just fitted 15mm spacers on the S8

Just fitted my 15mm spacers on the S8, it’s made such a difference, never really liked all that extra space in the arch.

https://i.ibb.co/nzGmQ6g/IMG-3738.jpg (https://ibb.co/nzGmQ6g)...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 3rd August 2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,630
Posted By Chip2786
I’m still chuffed to bits with it and I’m sure...

I’m still chuffed to bits with it and I’m sure it’s sounding better day-by-day. The problem is this hot weather forced me to get my aircon topped up so now I have the windows closed and can’t hear it...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th July 2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,088
Posted By Chip2786
Selling- Audi S8 D3 V10 OEM Cat-back Exhaust

My old V10 S8 D3 Cat-back quad exit Exhaust is for sale, not looking for much money but it will need to be collected for Essex.

It’s in good condition but could do with a clean
...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 12th July 2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,630
Posted By Chip2786
It was £1250 + vat. Not too bad

It was £1250 + vat. Not too bad
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th July 2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,630
Posted By Chip2786
It is done...

Just got the car back and WOW! It’s so different!

It’s a complete custom built exhaust with 2 ‘magic’ Vortex boxes

Tests done with all windows down

0-40mph there’s a subtle-ish burble, it’s...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th July 2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,630
Posted By Chip2786
It’s in the garage as we speak as soon as I get...

It’s in the garage as we speak as soon as I get some pix I’ll post them, in the mean time here is a picture of a cat playing piano +++
...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th July 2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,630
Posted By Chip2786
Getting my new exhaust fitted today!

I just dropped my car off at vortex to be fitted with a new exhaust +++

I’ve gone for a full custom Fab in 304 stainless steal with 2x Vortex chambers (weather they actually do anything I don’t...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 6th July 2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
I got bored of the Fire TV so I swapped it for an...

I got bored of the Fire TV so I swapped it for an Apple TV, much better airplay support and still has all my favourite apps.

Instead of getting a (big nasty) power inverter I opened the Apple TV...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th June 2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
I bought 2 of the ones listed above and it makes...

I bought 2 of the ones listed above and it makes a MASSIVE difference, no loss of signal quality but when the music is paused now I hear nothing! Sounds so frikken good now! Highly recommend +++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 27th June 2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,899
Posted By Chip2786
That picture isn’t too useful, all I can see is...

That picture isn’t too useful, all I can see is the FM tuner and the DVD Navi.

If you have TV it will be behind that upright silver box (FM).

I added a bluetooth HiFi DAC to my Digital Tuner On...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th June 2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
My car came with a PS2 fitted so I already had...

My car came with a PS2 fitted so I already had these piggy-back fuses installed, one is constant 12v and the other is ignition

Not sure why they ran the constant all the way through the car though
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th June 2018, 04:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
There is a slight high pitched hum when no audio...

There is a slight high pitched hum when no audio is playing but it’s not Audiable when something is
Doesn’t the cig socket stay powered all the time?

If you are getting a ground loop you could...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 23rd June 2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
Sure, next time I have the DTV unit out I’ll get...

Sure, next time I have the DTV unit out I’ll get some pics.

If you have a continuity tester it’s easy enough to figure out which pin does what, then you just use the attached pin outs on the DTV...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 22nd June 2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
No idea why 2 of the pictures are upside down...

No idea why 2 of the pictures are upside down :ROFL:
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 22nd June 2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,708
Posted By Chip2786
Just Fitted a Fire TV On MMI 2G

I had a spare input on my digital tuner so I thought I’d stick at Fire TV in it. It works amazingly and now I have built in Netflix, Kodi, Apple Music, iPlayer etc. On all 3 TV’s Proper chuffed with...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 21st June 2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
Mine did :ROFL:

Mine did :ROFL:
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 21st June 2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
I wouldn’t if you can avoid, my car went mental...

I wouldn’t if you can avoid, my car went mental when the battery went flat. It threw up about 30 odd fault codes. They all cleared but scared the schnitzel out of me!
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th June 2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
Shouldn’t be a seat out jobby, I can get to mine...

Shouldn’t be a seat out jobby, I can get to mine with it rolled back
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th June 2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
Mine would attempt connection but failed every...

Mine would attempt connection but failed every time
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th June 2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
It’s power and mic etc for the BT phone module

It’s power and mic etc for the BT phone module
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th June 2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,097
Posted By Chip2786
I had this on mine when I bought the car, lift...

I had this on mine when I bought the car, lift the carpet on the passenger side and open the black plastic box. Unplug the big chunky cable for a few seconds and then reconnect. Made mine work
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th June 2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,516
Posted By Chip2786
I just bought mine with a very similar spec (but...

I just bought mine with a very similar spec (but with the carbon pack, alacantara, rear door blinds and only 2-zone climate) for £11750 mine has 76k on it though
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th June 2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,270
Posted By Chip2786
I didn’t think about recoding, I’ll get on it...

I didn’t think about recoding, I’ll get on it tomorrow and post the results. Thank you +++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 8th June 2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,087
Posted By Chip2786
TV came today

So the Tv arrived today, A few things to note...

1. The Tv was Silver :Confused:
2. It wasn’t the ‘Car Version’ it was the boat version
3. The connector was completely different and needed...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th June 2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,270
Posted By Chip2786
Old Thread revival

Hi guys,

Didn’t want to start a new thread but my reverse camera hasn’t worked since I bought the car but when I refitted the (factory) DVB tuner I now get the guide lines but it puts the over the...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th June 2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,087
Posted By Chip2786
Legend! Ordered +++

Legend! Ordered +++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 1st June 2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,087
Posted By Chip2786
I have a dead TV (RSE) where can I get a replacement?

One of my RSE TV’s is dead, I know it’s the TV because I swapped the working Tv to the other side and it still worked. I can’t find any on EBay so where can I get a replacement? Specs below

necvox...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th May 2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,821
Posted By Chip2786
Ok well it’s not in there so I presume the RSE is...

Ok well it’s not in there so I presume the RSE is also retrofitted. Thank you for the reply
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th May 2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,821
Posted By Chip2786
Question RSE PLayStation 2/ PS2 conundrum

Has anyone else got a PS2 in the boot that plays through the Rse TV’s?

Only the Right TV currently powers on so I had the boot apart earlier trying to find out why, I found 20meters of Composite...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 13th May 2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,178
Posted By Chip2786
It was only a stupid question because I thought I...

It was only a stupid question because I thought I already knew the answer, I just wanted my hand held :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 13th May 2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,178
Posted By Chip2786
Thumbs up Awesome, thank you +++

Awesome, thank you +++
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 12th May 2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,178
Posted By Chip2786
Ok thanks, how does one remove them from the...

Ok thanks, how does one remove them from the clips? Just yank it or is there a method?
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