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Forum: D3 - Everything Else 27th November 2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,981
Posted By Mr K
Towing with an S8

After selling my D2 S8 a few years back I'm considering making the leap to a D3 S8. A consideration (but not vial) was if its possible to get a tow bar to fit and if so what the towing capacity is? ...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 26th January 2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,889
Posted By Mr K
99-2002 New Front Top mounts - £15

Got these left over from when I had my S8. New Lemforder, in their boxes and a receipt from All German parts for £33.60.

Yours for £15+p&p
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th January 2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,455
Posted By Mr K
Tele Atlas Navigation CD, Air filter, Top mounts

I sadly sold my S8 a few months back but still have a few bits here;
2001 Tele Atlas Disc, Suits RNS-D. UK Maps. Cant find the box annoyingly but is in a CD wallet. £25 delivered...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th July 2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,648
Posted By Mr K
got a set of these on mine, and they sure are...

got a set of these on mine, and they sure are good. You will want to do the ARB links and bushes as well, and whilst your in there do the top mounts too.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th June 2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,618
Posted By Mr K
I think a lot of it is the nature of the beast,...

I think a lot of it is the nature of the beast, mine likes to eat the inside edge of the front tyres, as did my A4 2.8 quattro. A heavy engine, a long way forward, and 4wd is probably the problem....
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 26th May 2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,299
Posted By Mr K
I didnt think they got the sat nav in the states?

I didnt think they got the sat nav in the states?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 10th May 2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,095
Posted By Mr K
What sunroof do you have fitted? I ask as that...

What sunroof do you have fitted? I ask as that changes the head lining quite a bit, Ive got a glass 'moonroof' which has the slidey back thing, if you have a solar roof or an ally one I assume there...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th May 2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,095
Posted By Mr K
mines stopped rattling now.... when the rattle...

mines stopped rattling now.... when the rattle returns i will see if i can work out where its from!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th May 2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,095
Posted By Mr K
ever get to the bottom of this? mine was rattling...

ever get to the bottom of this? mine was rattling this morning on un even roads...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 3rd April 2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,412
Posted By Mr K
Managed 29-30 on a run upto the lake district...

Managed 29-30 on a run upto the lake district last year, sitting on the motorway at a steady 70 all day long.

Get about 21-22 on my daily a road commute.
Forum: Daily banter 24th March 2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,200
Posted By Mr K
I thought the 1p cut bought it down 1p... but...

I thought the 1p cut bought it down 1p... but they also binned the 'fuel duty esculator' which was supposed to take it up 5p. So we are effectively 6p better off, but only 1p cheaper than iwas.
Forum: Daily banter 23rd March 2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,200
Posted By Mr K
No sign of £400 tax either, still capped at band...

No sign of £400 tax either, still capped at band K.
Forum: Daily banter 22nd March 2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,963
Posted By Mr K
Are you sure somethings not falling off your car,...

Are you sure somethings not falling off your car, making odd noises, dragging on the ground or smoking?
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,058
Posted By Mr K
Date of liability 01 03 2012 for the Aston, so...

Date of liability 01 03 2012 for the Aston, so it's been repaired.

Bet that was a nice bill for the insurance company!
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,984
Posted By Mr K
Fingers crossed! If they where actually...

Fingers crossed!

If they where actually doing it, I would have thought it would be mentioned on the road tax pricing website.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th March 2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,051
Posted By Mr K
haha! Do all 4 have to be the same?

haha!

Do all 4 have to be the same?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th March 2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,051
Posted By Mr K
18s? 20s? PFL? FL?

18s? 20s? PFL? FL?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th March 2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,077
Posted By Mr K
Thats good to know, thanks Amar. Right, I...

Thats good to know, thanks Amar.

Right, I have pulled out my maf and the part numbers is:

Bosch F00C 2G2 047

Dated and the manufacture date is 08.2001 - so its probably the original.

The...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th March 2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,753
Posted By Mr K
Athough ive never used them, Big red come highly...

Athough ive never used them, Big red come highly recommended from a lot of people. Including some nice polymer coatings, and a rage of colours (Inc black as factory).
Forum: Other marques 11th March 2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,989
Posted By Mr K
I had a 98 306 1.9tdi as my first car when I...

I had a 98 306 1.9tdi as my first car when I passed my test and it was excelent! Plenty of grunt for safe overtakes and insurance wasn't ridiculous either.

I bet that fiats a hoot, shame about...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th March 2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,508
Posted By Mr K
I dont think the problem is the plastic shoe, but...

I dont think the problem is the plastic shoe, but the small tensioner that presses on the shoe. in theory the ram will always provide a constant tension, and therefore take up any slack generated...
Forum: D2 - Interior 10th March 2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,429
Posted By Mr K
Always interesting to see what lurks below! ...

Always interesting to see what lurks below!

I see the brake pedal bush has split.

Is this a common failing Ian? As I think mines on it's way out, but replacing it with the dash in situ looks...
Forum: Other Audis 10th March 2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,749
Posted By Mr K
I guess Mines failed then, as I can take it out...

I guess Mines failed then, as I can take it out of park with no key in it, and obviously no foot on the brake. Will get it booked in - never taken a car to the main dealer before! In fact, I've only...
Forum: Spotless 10th March 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,081
Posted By Mr K
Don't sell it!!!! Such a smart looking car!

Don't sell it!!!! Such a smart looking car!
Forum: Other Audis 9th March 2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,749
Posted By Mr K
But park locks the gearbox, so all it locks 4...

But park locks the gearbox, so all it locks 4 wheels. God knows how you move a car stuck in park!
Forum: Other Audis 8th March 2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,749
Posted By Mr K
Phoned Audi UK, and my 02 plate S8 doesn't...

Phoned Audi UK, and my 02 plate S8 doesn't qualify, but it does have a recall on the 'shift leaver' that's overdue since 2008! Will get that booked in - sounds like it's the park thing that's...
Forum: Other Audis 7th March 2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,749
Posted By Mr K
I emailed Audi UK last night asking if my 2002 S8...

I emailed Audi UK last night asking if my 2002 S8 was eligible and what other models are effected. Not holding my breath for a reponse.

Probably with giving them a call and finding out what the...
Forum: Other Audis 3rd March 2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,749
Posted By Mr K
Would be interesting to know exactly which engine...

Would be interesting to know exactly which engine codes this effects? And if any D2s fall into the recall.

Thanks for let us know! One for further research!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd March 2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,077
Posted By Mr K
Just had a look at its £77, + £20 surcharge, +...

Just had a look at its £77, + £20 surcharge, + £19.51 VAT, + £8.95 postage. so £125 total, 105 after the old one goes back from ignitioncarparts
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd March 2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,077
Posted By Mr K
Hmm, Mine does hang in 1st gear when its cold,...

Hmm, Mine does hang in 1st gear when its cold, but only breifly. so it does sound like I need a new maf.

I will pull it out and look at the part number on it when I get a chance.

Having used...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st March 2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,077
Posted By Mr K
MAF sensor

Giving my '8 some love at the moment and want to replace the MAF as it's probably the original, and it had pretty detrimental effects on the running of my old A4s.

Found these on euro carparts:...
Forum: D2 - Lights 1st March 2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,051
Posted By Mr K
Good stuff, I rate it. The fog lamps on my old A4...

Good stuff, I rate it. The fog lamps on my old A4 where tinted yellow with it.
Forum: D2 - Lights 28th February 2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,051
Posted By Mr K
I was looking for protectors for my FL and...

I was looking for protectors for my FL and couldnt find any, I wanted to project my bi xenons through the tough winter months next year, as I plan on polishing them up when the weather improves as...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th February 2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,721
Posted By Mr K
I'm averaging 22 from my current tank, been...

I'm averaging 22 from my current tank, been driving like an old man though. Usually get about 19-21 average on a 20 mile a road commute, including some huge ques!

I would offer you mine, but it's...
Forum: D2 - Lights 23rd February 2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,851
Posted By Mr K
Im not particularly amazed by how bright my xenon...

Im not particularly amazed by how bright my xenon plus's are, so maybe they need new bulbs? hmm.



Im sure I read somewhere that BMW developed xenons, being the first manufacturer to use them on...
Forum: Motormouth 20th February 2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,016
Posted By Mr K
Ah yes, but thats different... the 2 problems...

Ah yes, but thats different... the 2 problems there are.
1. They are too quiet, the petrols scream past you and the diesels make a dull drone (i guess audi and pugeot want to prove that diesels are...
Forum: Motormouth 20th February 2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,016
Posted By Mr K
I class my self as a petrol head, with several...

I class my self as a petrol head, with several old cars, and a car I have prepped and use for hill climbing and sprinting tucked up in my garage.

The diesel Vs petrol war will always be a matter...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 14th February 2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,234
Posted By Mr K
Im really interested in how much these things...

Im really interested in how much these things cost new!

Im in the middle of buying my first home, but when I get settled down I will scan my 2002 brochure in.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 14th February 2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,234
Posted By Mr K
Would like to see the 2002 one. I managed to get...

Would like to see the 2002 one. I managed to get the facelift S8 sales brochure from ebay, which I keep meaning to scan in and pop up on here.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 11th February 2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,761
Posted By Mr K
This wont help you - but I got some time to play...

This wont help you - but I got some time to play with mine yesterday (see page one of this thread) and realised that the chip is in the top half of the key, next to the blade and not in the remote...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th February 2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,513
Posted By Mr K
Weirdly I was looking at these yesterday!...

Weirdly I was looking at these yesterday! co-incidence? I guess its a sign that I should order some...

I couldnt find anything about UK shipping?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 9th February 2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,407
Posted By Mr K
mines doing exactly this, but my compressor is...

mines doing exactly this, but my compressor is also whining slightly at low revs.
I had it regased in december and that fixed it until one day in janury when it seems to have ditched a load of its...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 6th February 2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,239
Posted By Mr K
Cheers mate. Added to the every growing list of...

Cheers mate. Added to the every growing list of parts to order from Audi!
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 6th February 2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,124
Posted By Mr K
mine seems OK? This might help: ...

mine seems OK?

This might help:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/satellite-navigation/26678-rns-d-hidden-options.html

The first bit says how to check your antenna's working ok.

might be...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 6th February 2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,239
Posted By Mr K
good stuff. at 134k I should probably do this. ...

good stuff. at 134k I should probably do this.

any how to guides on changine the fuel filter? or any pointers to get me started, so I can write a guide when I do it.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mr K
Fair play - really didn't expect it to be such a...

Fair play - really didn't expect it to be such a big difference!

Wish I got 24 from my s8!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mr K
the front diff is built into the gearbox, change...

the front diff is built into the gearbox, change the gearbox and your changing the front diff. If the front diff isnt the same as the rear your front and rear wheels will be going at different...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st February 2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 55,766
Posted By Mr K
Brakes look amazing! Bet it stops well! Im...

Brakes look amazing! Bet it stops well!

Im rather jelious of your spec also, and some nice touches too like the RS6 steering wheel.



My wiper motors doing a few funny things too. they...
Forum: Daily banter 1st February 2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,330
Posted By Mr K
Welcome along! Depending on if it has...

Welcome along!

Depending on if it has survived and of you devide to break it, I'm looking for the small peice of bump strip trim from the back of the passenger side front wing?

May also...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 24th January 2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,150
Posted By Mr K
Yup. auto boxes are dreadful for sapping power,...

Yup. auto boxes are dreadful for sapping power, every little helps!

I agree that a gearbox map that only works on sport and tip would be the answer, or even switchable maps.
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