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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th March 2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,421
Posted By d.f.
Been looking and still no joy... feels like it...

Been looking and still no joy... feels like it will be better to lease!

That's a WHOLE other can of worms.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th March 2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,421
Posted By d.f.
The first site I knew, yes, but the second no....

The first site I knew, yes, but the second no. Thank you Goran.. thanks a lot.. +++

The Owner and I had discussed that looking in Germany might be the best bet.

You are absolutely right about...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th March 2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,421
Posted By d.f.
Looking for an A8 LHD

Brothers and sisters of The Forum.

I have just moved to France and need to buy a LHD A8 (2014 + onwards I think)... but am struggling to find anything keenly priced.

Can you help?

David.
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,681
Posted By d.f.
Not coming up North (Liverpool) 'til just before...

Not coming up North (Liverpool) 'til just before Xmas. Is the part too tricky to send?
Forum: Daily banter 31st October 2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,695
Posted By d.f.
Do you think this is a problem? The thin spokes...

Do you think this is a problem? The thin spokes that is. What do you think the best 22's to get are?

Thanks for your feedback earlier btw. +++
Forum: Daily banter 29th October 2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,323
Posted By d.f.
22" wheels for D3

So, now I have a 22" wheels itch that needs to be well and truly scratched. I blame it on Roberto. ;-)

What 22s would you guys recommend? I think I should get original Audi ones.

What do I need...
Forum: Daily banter 26th October 2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,695
Posted By d.f.
Oh yes! Tell your mate "proper job." +++ ...

Oh yes!

Tell your mate "proper job." +++ (...and a beautiful colour car too).

I have 20s on mine and keep thinking to myself 22s would look so much more badass.

And they sure do. :D
...
Forum: Daily banter 14th October 2015, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,038
Posted By d.f.
Naughty. ...

Naughty.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag398/df7/naughty_zpsdfog2etq.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/df7/media/naughty_zpsdfog2etq.jpg.html)
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,038
Posted By d.f.
Was extraordinarily calm, controlled and...

Was extraordinarily calm, controlled and collected when it happened. 110-ish. It was when I got my wife to the top of the grass verge and to safety that the shock kicked in.

No idea. One second...
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,038
Posted By d.f.
...but the aesthetics pale to insignificance when...

...but the aesthetics pale to insignificance when this happens this morning on the motorway going extremely fast.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag398/df7/IMG_1853_zpsa1npfwfr.jpg...
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,038
Posted By d.f.
Naturally!

Naturally!
Forum: Daily banter 7th October 2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,038
Posted By d.f.
Back in the game

It's been a week now since I found my new A8. Just been too busy too find a moment to say... I'm back in the game.

Delighted. She's got everything, and more, than I wanted to replace my last ride...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd August 2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,292
Posted By d.f.
It allows you to attach an iPod etc.

It allows you to attach an iPod etc.
Forum: Daily banter 22nd August 2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,292
Posted By d.f.
Oh, she's a beauty! +++ Welcome! I may have...

Oh, she's a beauty! +++ Welcome!

I may have one of these for sale soon: http://vnsmedia.shoper.pl/en_GB/p/AMI-4-AUDI-MMI-2G-MUSIC-INTERFACE-BLUETOOTH/103

I just wrote off my D3 and if I go D4...
Forum: Daily banter 18th August 2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
Thank you. +++

Thank you. +++
Forum: Daily banter 17th August 2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
Very, very helpful Paul. Thank you so much. David.

Very, very helpful Paul. Thank you so much. David.
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
lol

lol
Forum: Daily banter 15th August 2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
Don't know the answer to that. Be good to find...

Don't know the answer to that. Be good to find out..

Further to investigations I went and sat in another D4 today at the Audi dealership (so a brand spanking new one rather than a 2011 model I'd...
Forum: Daily banter 15th August 2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
Ha! Useful comparison piece, thanks John. Don't...

Ha! Useful comparison piece, thanks John. Don't think I'll be stretching the extra £6-ish+K for cupholders.

Though maybe this IS where I've been going wrong... could be a strong missus point. :)
...
Forum: Daily banter 15th August 2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,427
Posted By d.f.
A particularly sad day... but D3 now or D4?

Apologies that I've not been too active of late but I have been watching the shenanigans going on here when I flop at the end of the day. Love this forum.

Well, here we go: sadly I have written...
Forum: Daily banter 31st March 2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 42,294
Posted By d.f.
Great to have you back Marcin!! +++

Great to have you back Marcin!! +++
Forum: Daily banter 24th December 2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,805
Posted By d.f.
Happy Xmas peeps. Santa drives an A8. ...

Happy Xmas peeps.

Santa drives an A8.

Fact.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 16th November 2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 53,647
Posted By d.f.
Stunning work Marcin. You rule. :cool:

Stunning work Marcin.

You rule.

:cool:
Forum: Owners Meets 12th October 2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,596
Posted By d.f.
+++

+++
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 12th October 2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,307
Posted By d.f.
Upgrade: AUDI MMI 2G MUSIC INTERFACE

Just taken the plunge with this:

http://naviservice.com.pl/en_GB/p/AMI-4-AUDI-MMI-2G-MUSIC-INTERFACE/100

Should be perfect for the iPhone/iPod but personally I'm very into having the USB stick...
Forum: Owners Meets 12th October 2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,596
Posted By d.f.
Really great to meet you all today! So much...

Really great to meet you all today! So much knowledge and love for the 8.

Rock on...

David.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag398/df7/audiday-2_zpse8278220.jpg...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th September 2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,964
Posted By d.f.
Hope you enjoy the lights Guy! Was smashing to...

Hope you enjoy the lights Guy! Was smashing to meet you and yours today.

Having never been in the back of an L before I think I may only be chauffeur driven from now on. It might be rude not to...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th September 2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,672
Posted By d.f.
Lowered suspension

Lowered suspension today following M-A8's super helpful thread. Rears down 12mm ; Fronts down 22mm.

(apologies for the the black blotch on the pics... one drop of the iPhone too many).
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 6th September 2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
Fixed. Back in the game! The surround on the top...

Fixed. Back in the game! The surround on the top part of the loom had completely melted in half. Starts like a dream now.
Forum: Owners Meets 2nd September 2014, 01:03 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,596
Posted By d.f.
1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast 2. Goran ...

1. Architex Ma8tey - 1 for breakfast
2. Goran
3. notorious
4. Texas - it is just down the road so churlish not to :-)
5. M-A8 - 1 or 2 for breakfast
6. Darrenjoe90
7. CtL + Better Half
8....
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 1st September 2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
The main wiring loom has a big short on it....

The main wiring loom has a big short on it. Duncan got his thermometer out and measured one side 15 degrees and the other 60 degrees where the short is!

After that we have 13.7V arriving at the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 31st August 2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
Thanks. Will def look into them. They come highly...

Thanks. Will def look into them. They come highly recommended also.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 31st August 2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
I dropped them a line today. :)

I dropped them a line today. :)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th August 2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
Has anyone experience with Revo remaps? ...

Has anyone experience with Revo remaps?

http://www.revotechnik.com
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 29th August 2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
Thank you very much. Turns out the battery I have...

Thank you very much. Turns out the battery I have in the car isn't one of the choices in the drop down menu.

Can pick up an Exide tomorrow.

Not the best way to start A8 ownership, but at least...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 29th August 2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
How do I do this?

How do I do this?
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 29th August 2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
One more question: do we have to put an an actual...

One more question: do we have to put an an actual Audi battery on the car and then code it to the computer?
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 28th August 2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
Where can I get a VCDS cable? A new battery...

Where can I get a VCDS cable?

A new battery has been put on. I will report back with make and model.
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 28th August 2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,551
Posted By d.f.
Dropping charge between alternator and battery. Car won't start.

Not sure where this thread should live so apologies if this is the wrong section to post in.

My car is not starting. Once jumped she drives like a dream, but stop her and she won’t start again....
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd August 2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
A trusted friend of mine recommended Celtic to me...

A trusted friend of mine recommended Celtic to me independently, so this is good to hear.

Has anyone experience with Angel Tuning?

It seems there are so many out there.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd August 2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
Will check them out. Many thanks.

Will check them out. Many thanks.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd August 2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,648
Posted By d.f.
3.0 TDI (2006) remap

Hello there. New very pleased owner here.

My question: what are the experiences of those who have had a remap of a 3.0 TDI?

Is there a company / companies that comes recommended by this forum? ...
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