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Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 20th June 2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,766
Posted By frankow
That's why it's Mercedes :ROFL:

That's why it's Mercedes :ROFL:
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 20th June 2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,759
Posted By frankow
Hi Amar, Nice figures and a lovely looking...

Hi Amar,

Nice figures and a lovely looking car. You have had it a while now, must be time for a change :D

Just a quick word about Momentum, it contains quite a high proportion of biofuel...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 11th April 2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,887
Posted By frankow
Facelift S8 Grille

A few tiny paint nicks but visually pretty good.

£25 - prefer collection but will post at cost (suspect it will be £10-£15)

https://files.me.com/waynebailey/imcj23
Forum: D2 - Lights 31st March 2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
Just remember that HID's are not great as a flash...

Just remember that HID's are not great as a flash lamp, they take a few seconds to warm up and emit at full capacity, hence the reason for halogens being used as OEM hi beam.

+++
Forum: D2 - Lights 30th March 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
HI, I sold the car earlier in Feb:( I...

HI,

I sold the car earlier in Feb:(

I had thought of changing the high beam/ flash but was not really sure how the LED H7 bulbs available would hold up when main beam was required.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th February 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,624
Posted By frankow
Brand new Gruvenparts S8 Intake Manifold Linkage Arms

Pair of 1" arms for S8, brand new not even opened.

£50 delivered anywhere within Mainland UK (avoid the VAT and import duty).

PM me if interested.
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th February 2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,991
Posted By frankow
I have a set of Gruvenparts S8 1" arms available...

I have a set of Gruvenparts S8 1" arms available if anyone is interested, see For Sale section.

Brand new, not even opened.

https://files.me.com/waynebailey/gpa4yq
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th February 2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,254
Posted By frankow
Post No rubbing, no stone chips, no issues at all. ...

No rubbing, no stone chips, no issues at all.

Had them on the car since this post but now I'm afraid the car has gone:(

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2050&page=5
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th February 2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,127
Posted By frankow
PM sent, cheers

PM sent, cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th February 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,254
Posted By frankow
25mm H+R Track+ Hubcentric wheel spacers

The best wheel spacers for the D2, lightweight magnesium alloy with hubcentric lip.


http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2227&stc=1&d=1313029041

Fills out the arches...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th February 2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,127
Posted By frankow
Twin Aux phono input leads for Analogue TV Tuner

I have for sale an unused cable to enable two additional inputs to your RNS-D through the Audi TV Tuner. Really easy fit, 5 min max.

http://images.a8parts.co.uk/parts/831.JPG

See thread here:...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th February 2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
Yellow will look nice!!+++ It's suprising...

Yellow will look nice!!+++

It's suprising how big they are, you don't tend to notice thwm much when they are black but they are pretty big beasties!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th February 2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
As Amar states the calipers on the Facelift are...

As Amar states the calipers on the Facelift are Brembo's, just they are boring black as standard (as in the first pics, before I had them powdercoated)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th February 2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
Hi, Had them powder coated locally, after...

Hi,

Had them powder coated locally, after cleaning it yesterday I must admit it looks damn good.

It's simply down to the price of fuel!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th February 2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
25mm H+R Hubcentric spacers, they look really...

25mm H+R Hubcentric spacers, they look really good, much more meaty!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th February 2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
Not got many to hand: 2003 C5 ...

Not got many to hand:
2003 C5


[IMG]https://files.me.com/waynebailey/bi73q3
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/uq51rl
https://files.me.com/waynebailey/zaeqhl

1969 Stingray Roadster
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th February 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just...

SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just braved the weather and cleaned her, here's some pics from today.

Interior needs a good clean but the cold got the better of me!
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd February 2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
Thanks guys. It really is one of the nicest...

Thanks guys.

It really is one of the nicest S8's out there and I still love the car.

Problem is I also have 3 thirsty Vettes to look after. The S8 is my daily driver and I really need to reduce...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd February 2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
Just the one before cleaning, I'll try and get...

Just the one before cleaning, I'll try and get some interior shots at the weekend,

https://files.me.com/waynebailey/ceoo1o
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd February 2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,080
Posted By frankow
2002 Ebony Black Pearl, 75K FASH, Immaculate!

SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is with much regret that I must sell my S8.

I purchased the car 20 months ago and it was by far the best S8 I have seen.
The car had done 57K miles, had...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th December 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,110
Posted By frankow
Not sure, just copied the pic from Ian's write...

Not sure, just copied the pic from Ian's write up, may have been when Ian was with A8Parts?
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th December 2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,110
Posted By frankow
Thanks, will have a look at the weekend when I...

Thanks, will have a look at the weekend when I stand a chance of seeing sunlight.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th December 2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,110
Posted By frankow
Ian's post from a while back shows the part...

Ian's post from a while back shows the part needed to add aux inputs to the 'B' (later) tuner, this is what I did.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=112

...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th December 2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,110
Posted By frankow
It's a eonon V0012 from ebay, got it for £76...

It's a eonon V0012 from ebay, got it for £76 delivered so figured it was worth a go.

Only recieved it today, so connected the audio/video up to one of the extra sets of phono inputs I have on my...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 7th December 2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,110
Posted By frankow
DVB-T reciever question?

Hi,

Just purchased a cheap DVB-T reciever as I miss TV now the anaolgue reciever is no use.

Powered it up and all appears good so wondering what's the best route to get wires from the boot...
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th October 2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
My mis-read! They are a little fiddly on the...

My mis-read!

They are a little fiddly on the Bixenons as the socket is so deep, not good for my sausage fingers!:D
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th October 2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
I'm talking about side lights here, not looked at...

I'm talking about side lights here, not looked at what is involved to replace a HID bulb but I wouldn't think it should be too bad?
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th October 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
A few pics, not great quality as their from an...

A few pics, not great quality as their from an iphone and the car is parked too close to a wall but I couldn't be bothered to move it tonight.

OH, A WORD OF WARNING - the bulbs are quite small and...
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th October 2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
I had the same ones, like a small PCB with an LED...

I had the same ones, like a small PCB with an LED on each side, but one failed after only a few months of use.

The one in my last link are much brighter and whiter, with the LED's being radial the...
Forum: D2 - Lights 22nd October 2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
I had one of mine die the other day, looked at...

I had one of mine die the other day, looked at getting a replcement set as per my link above and couldn't find them.

Did some searching on ebay and found these:
...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 11th August 2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,654
Posted By frankow
Hi Rich, I purchased mine from here, great...

Hi Rich,

I purchased mine from here, great price and a great service, H+R Trak plus Hubcentric.

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-manranges.asp?code=34

They are listed as widening track...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th June 2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,215
Posted By frankow
Looks like you all had a great time, pics are...

Looks like you all had a great time, pics are superb.

I planned on making it down today but we all know what happens when you make plans!:(

Look forward to the next meet.

Wayne
Forum: Daily banter 25th May 2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,694
Posted By frankow
Had this issue in my passenger side and it turned...

Had this issue in my passenger side and it turned out to be my sunroof drain which had become detatched, not the usual air con drains.

Good Luck.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th May 2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,236
Posted By frankow
To be honest I have been involved with Corvettes...

To be honest I have been involved with Corvettes for over 11 years and the C5 with the Tremec T56 seems to suffer very little issues.

I have had mine serviced once in 71K miles and it changes 10...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 15th May 2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,858
Posted By frankow
Any recommendations for a good DVB-T tuner?

Any recommendations for a good DVB-T tuner?
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 13th May 2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,858
Posted By frankow
Mike, I agree. I had a RNS-E in my last A6,...

Mike, I agree.

I had a RNS-E in my last A6, it was nice, the MP3 functionality was useful, the Nav is definately much better than the RNS-D but Tomtom was still miles better so I didn't use it...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 15th March 2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,822
Posted By frankow
Cool Any pics of the RNS-E fitted?

Any pics of the RNS-E fitted?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th March 2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,650
Posted By frankow
Hi, I have a 2002 controller that I...

Hi,

I have a 2002 controller that I purchased beleiving mine was faulty but it turned out it wasn't and I don't need it.

Let me know if you are interested.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th February 2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,516
Posted By frankow
Just remove the top manifold shroud and you will...

Just remove the top manifold shroud and you will see their location at the front.

https://files.me.com/waynebailey/htp3np
Forum: Other marques 18th February 2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,193
Posted By frankow
Good taste, looks like you've had some fun over...

Good taste, looks like you've had some fun over the last 3 years +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th February 2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,516
Posted By frankow
It's $35 to the UK

It's $35 to the UK
Forum: Spotless 12th February 2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,761
Posted By frankow
Although it's not the most visually impressive,...

Although it's not the most visually impressive, Bilt Hamber is supposed to be the most effective.

Can't comment first hand as I'm still clearing my Auto-Rae which I have been very happy with.
Forum: Daily banter 4th February 2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,986
Posted By frankow
Forgive me for being stupid.....(I was born that...

Forgive me for being stupid.....(I was born that way!)..:Confused:

but doesn't LPG run hotter than petrol?, could that have anything to do with it?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd February 2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,577
Posted By frankow
sold

sold
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,577
Posted By frankow
It simply uses the CD changer functionality - no...

It simply uses the CD changer functionality - no screen text from the iphone/ipod.

No pics I'm afraid, it's just a small contol box that plugs into the RNS-E and sits behind the unit, you then run...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,577
Posted By frankow
Amar, It plugs into the rear of the RNS-e...

Amar,

It plugs into the rear of the RNS-e via a loom, 2 modes;

1)Control from the headunit - simple up/down of playlists and skip tracks within playlists
2)Control from ipod/iphone - (much...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,577
Posted By frankow
Hi, £500 without ipod adapter. Thanks ...

Hi,

£500 without ipod adapter.

Thanks

Wayne
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,577
Posted By frankow
RNS-E + Kufatek adapter + Dice ipod connection

Unit removed from my A6, had every intention of swapping the RNS-D in my S8 but to be honest I'm never going to get it done.

Unit is immaculate, 2008 A6 unit/2010 Nav DVD

Kufatek adapter to...
Forum: D2 - Lights 21st January 2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,143
Posted By frankow
Mine is a mid 2002 and has the bayonet type...

Mine is a mid 2002 and has the bayonet type (offset pins).

These are the lights I ordered, you can see them in the pics at the top of the page.

Note the price is for a pair.
...
Forum: Other marques 21st January 2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,598
Posted By frankow
Good thanks Ben, hope you are well? How's...

Good thanks Ben, hope you are well?

How's the job going, have you got any more performance centres iup and running?

Hopefully catch up with you soon.....found the keys for the 69 now (as you...
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