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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th July 2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 37,620
Posted By Dxthomas
Hi Sarg, Its DSG - but no Dynaudio or...

Hi Sarg,

Its DSG - but no Dynaudio or Sunroof.

It has Car Net App Connect as an optional extra - I've never used it, but I think it something to do with connectivity of an iPhone.

Otherwise...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th July 2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 37,620
Posted By Dxthomas
Golf R Estate

I've got one of these on PCP - due to end March next year. Quite tempted to get shot of it early. Not sure if it fits the bill of interesting? Certainly drives very well. I've enjoyed my weekly...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd May 2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,503
Posted By Dxthomas
This one appeals (a lot):...

This one appeals (a lot):...
Forum: Daily banter 21st May 2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,503
Posted By Dxthomas
S8 D3 or 530d F11

So, after 2yrs of being absent from this forum...I find myself being drawn back in. I didn't bond with my D3 4.2 tdi - which I only owned for a short period.

Nonetheless, it's the thought of an...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 24th July 2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,053
Posted By Dxthomas
Just thought I'd close this one out... The...

Just thought I'd close this one out...

The noise is a worn centre prop shaft bearing. New prop shaft circa. £1200 from Audi, hoping to get just the bearing replaced though.
Forum: D3 - Transmission 23rd July 2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,674
Posted By Dxthomas
Centre Prop & Oil Seal

Not exactly the news I was hoping for...

Car has been in for a full service, and they have found:

1) Centre Prop bearing is worn - causing an annoying whirring noise in the cabin

2)...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 11th July 2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,547
Posted By Dxthomas
All the balance control and faders are...

All the balance control and faders are centralised.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 11th July 2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,547
Posted By Dxthomas
Front Speakers Not Working

BOSE speaker system.

Both front door speakers are only producing a muted bass type sound.

I temporarily swapped one of the front speakers to a rear door - which confirmed that the front...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th July 2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By Dxthomas
I think it's the original one - but I've not been...

I think it's the original one - but I've not been in another A8, so can't compare.

I'll probably get used to it.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th July 2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,421
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks everyone. I'll have a play when I...

Thanks everyone.

I'll have a play when I get my hands on a VCDS cable.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 10th July 2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,053
Posted By Dxthomas
Whirring Noise...

I've noticed a very faint whirring noise coming from somewhere around the rear centre vents area.

It's a bit like the noise a DVD player sometimes makes when spinning a disc. Or maybe a bit like...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th July 2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,421
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks mA8tey. I don't think there's any...

Thanks mA8tey. I don't think there's any problems with the suspension at the moment. I'm probably going to buy a VCDS cable in the next few weeks - so can run the checks you mentioned.

I'm sure...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th July 2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By Dxthomas
Different Indicator Stalk?

So, having had my new A8 less than a week - by far, the most disappointing / irritating thing is the horrible, cheap and nasty feeling to the movement of the indicator stalk. It's just so...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th July 2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,421
Posted By Dxthomas
Air Suspension - Preventative Maintenance?

I seem to recall reading something months ago - detailing some of the components of the air suspension system which are advised to be replaced (before broken) - to help limit the failure of other...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd July 2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
At last! I've found (& bought) my first A8! ...

At last! I've found (& bought) my first A8!

It's a 2006 (bit older than I was hoping for) 4.2 tdi LWB in Grey (Oyster / Daytona? - it's a light grey). Not my preferred colour - but it's got...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 20th June 2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,463
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks for your help everyone. £270 for the...

Thanks for your help everyone.

£270 for the cable (+ cost of laptop) pays for a lot of visits to my local garage for a scan. Might still be worth it though.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 20th June 2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dxthomas
You may be right - but there is huge appeal in...

You may be right - but there is huge appeal in finding a nice D3 for a bargain. I could certainly live with some outdated tech for the price difference.

I've been looking at other brands/models -...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 12th June 2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dxthomas
I spend too many hours looking on Autotader and...

I spend too many hours looking on Autotader and eBay - but that's half the fun isn't it?

There was a nice looking grey one on AT which I was starting to get interested in - but it's gone now. ...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 12th June 2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,463
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks all. Regarding the "proper" cable -...

Thanks all.

Regarding the "proper" cable - I'm guessing that's the one retailing at circa. £270? Anyone found it for less?
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 12th June 2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,463
Posted By Dxthomas
VagCom Newbie

So, I'm keen to get my hands on some VCDS kit - so that I can scan and read fault codes on any cars which I might be looking to buy. Would also be handy thereafter - to save so many trips to my...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 12th June 2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks guys. In terms of finding parts -...

Thanks guys.

In terms of finding parts - I'm guessing e-bay, or this forum?

Is the steering wheel a direct swap - or are there electrics to be meddled with?
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 11th June 2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dxthomas
I have a Skoda Octavia Estate - which strangely,...

I have a Skoda Octavia Estate - which strangely, I really love! The intention is to find a nice FL 4.2 tdi, but depending on how easy/possible it is to retrofit the items mentioned above, then I...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 11th June 2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dxthomas
D3: Retrofit Upgrades?

So, in my quest for a nice 4.2 tdi A8 D3 I'm wondering about whether the following adaptations / upgrades are readily achieved:

1) replace rear bumper for W12 style

2) replace steering wheel...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th June 2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks Chaz, but it's not the one for me. Good...

Thanks Chaz, but it's not the one for me. Good luck with the sale.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 28th May 2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
This one's only just come up on Autotrader... ...

This one's only just come up on Autotrader...
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 26th May 2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
I've seen the photos (repeatedly) and it's very...

I've seen the photos (repeatedly) and it's very very very nice. Unfortunately quite a bit out of my budget (£10k give or take a bit).

I'm hankering after a 4.2 tdi, even though I know I'll only...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 26th May 2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
So, RS6 sold - meaning money in the bank to spend...

So, RS6 sold - meaning money in the bank to spend on a nice A8.

No rush, but this appeals ALOT!

...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 25th April 2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
Agreed - an extra £8k is a whole lot more cash on...

Agreed - an extra £8k is a whole lot more cash on top of an already pricey motor. Makes these cars seem incredible value second hand at this kind of age.

GLWS.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 25th April 2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. For...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

For anyone interested, i've pasted a link to the RS6 advert:

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=119856&sid=49c304604ba673775fca5a750ace919a
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 24th April 2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,121
Posted By Dxthomas
Wanted: A8 D3 4.2 tdi (2008 on...) ***Sorted***

Firstly - hi to all, as this is my first post on this forum, despite having been lurking behind the scenes for a few weeks.

So, this time 12 months ago I thought I had it all figured - when I went...
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