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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th June 2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Added a short video/sound clip

Added a short video/sound clip
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th June 2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
They look very neat, I suspect they could fit in...

They look very neat, I suspect they could fit in ok.

Bonnett clearence or hood clearence as you crazy folks call it :) is the most difficult to guage. Originally I used a sealed rubble sack which...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th June 2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
the range rover also has integrated charge...

the range rover also has integrated charge coolers but I think they are far too bulky to fit them in.
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th June 2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Easy answers first will update the others later...

Easy answers first will update the others later today;

Did you modify the charger snout to shorten it (where the pulley mounts)?
No the snout is standard length for the unit that i have (see...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
those beady eyed among you may spot that the top...

those beady eyed among you may spot that the top of the inlet manifold is now thicker as the original cracked as it was too thin to dissipate the heat.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Additional pictures as requested by Camaro ;)

Additional pictures as requested by Camaro ;)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th June 2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Conan has awoken me from hibernation, how can I...

Conan has awoken me from hibernation, how can I help?
Forum: Daily banter 21st December 2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,417
Posted By Botang
Weddings are exempt from private hire licencing...

Weddings are exempt from private hire licencing so no need to worry about that, not sure how that stands with insurance may get away with it due to the exemption but classic car insurance people...
Forum: Owners Meets 21st December 2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 49,249
Posted By Botang
I am a maybe, to be honest its a long shot for me...

I am a maybe, to be honest its a long shot for me but will try.
Forum: Daily banter 5th November 2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,177
Posted By Botang
I just watched that this morning, I thought they...

I just watched that this morning, I thought they were guilty as soon as I spotted the rear lights of an A8.

Whilst the driver claimed to have been hired to pick them up he would of course happily...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th August 2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,655
Posted By Botang
boo I will be on holiday so cant come out to play.

boo I will be on holiday so cant come out to play.
Forum: Owners Meets 6th August 2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,036
Posted By Botang
Sorry Folks I'm not going to be bringing my car,...

Sorry Folks I'm not going to be bringing my car, the good folks at Shark Performance are working hard on it but its not quite ready yet.

Matt
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd August 2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,964
Posted By Botang
Would there be an issue as the car is aluminium?

Would there be an issue as the car is aluminium?
Forum: Owners Meets 20th July 2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,036
Posted By Botang
I expect to be there so put me down ...

I expect to be there so put me down

ATTENDANCE LIST

Architex_mA8tey
Reffro
Botang
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th July 2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,965
Posted By Botang
As Dezzy has said Toby and myself made an A8...

As Dezzy has said Toby and myself made an A8 Track car some time ago

It is very handy on the track using slicks but to a point they mask an underlying understeer issue. I'm sure that it could all...
Forum: D2 - Interior 14th July 2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,070
Posted By Botang
For what its worth I doubt that itll fix your...

For what its worth I doubt that itll fix your issue, it sounds like your aircon drian tubes are blocked, they are the two bright orange ones that run either side of the transmission tunnel near the...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th June 2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,977
Posted By Botang
Do you live in Rushden then? I'm in...

Do you live in Rushden then?

I'm in Irthlingborough.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th June 2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Thats what the pictures are, 1) get a big...

Thats what the pictures are,

1) get a big cutting tool
2) remove half the engine
3) do a bit of welding
4) fit it all back together
5) Pray it works
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th June 2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,449
Posted By Botang
A combination of MTM and Dahlback, wow, experts...

A combination of MTM and Dahlback, wow, experts without doubt, that must have been serious money.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
A few more pics for you +++

A few more pics for you +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Thats basically the same charger as mine, but...

Thats basically the same charger as mine, but expect it to be very hard to fit, it Might not even clear the bonnett with that inlet manifold on it. As Singh said mine is a 32v which is very...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Spot on I cant recall the thickness of the...

Spot on

I cant recall the thickness of the plates it really has been that long since I had them made, but im sure they are not as think as 5mm, more like 2mm from memory.

I'll post a few more...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
I have used spacer plates, i explored options of...

I have used spacer plates, i explored options of machining the heads and or the pistons or changing the pistons but met with a brick wall. There is not enough material to consider machining and...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th June 2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
currently standard ecu, standard injectors, fuel...

currently standard ecu, standard injectors, fuel pressure +1bar, fuel pump standard.

as for what they will be thats still TBC.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th June 2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Before you get to excited its been a bit...

Before you get to excited its been a bit traumatic getting this far, in the region of 1000 hours labour over an 18 month period, my general lack of posting over that time is due to me not having the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th June 2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
throttlebody, that was the word I was looking for...

throttlebody, that was the word I was looking for earlier, went with throttle butterfly instead.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th June 2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Right its a supercharged A8 4.2 Quattro Sport,...

Right its a supercharged A8 4.2 Quattro Sport, ABZ engine (originally 300hp) it has a 9.0:1 compression ratio and now has an Eaton M112 Supercharger producing around a 1 bar of boost.

As far as...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th June 2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By Botang
As Ctl mentioned, I have, post is...

As Ctl mentioned, I have, post is http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=23187#post23187
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th June 2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,416
Posted By Botang
Supercharged Pre Facelift

Hi folks

Its finally here

http://www.baldrys.co.uk/Pre%20facelift%20Supercharged%20sized.JPG

Just passed MOT so we are now road legal.

Matt
Forum: Owners Meets 3rd June 2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 32,074
Posted By Botang
Hi Guys I'll catch up with you on Sunday ...

Hi Guys

I'll catch up with you on Sunday

Have fun tomorrow

Matt
Forum: Daily banter 7th May 2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,776
Posted By Botang
In the text it said that the occupants walked...

In the text it said that the occupants walked away.
Forum: Owners Meets 30th April 2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 32,074
Posted By Botang
I'll be about at some point, have a function to...

I'll be about at some point, have a function to attend on the sat evening so no hotel required for me.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 27th December 2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,827
Posted By Botang
Jomo Engineering Killucan Co. Westmeath ...

Jomo Engineering
Killucan
Co. Westmeath
Republic of Ireland
Tel: 00353 447 6700
Fax: 00353 447 6837
Email: jjstaunton@hotmail.com

I know John very well and I'm sure he could sort that for...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th August 2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,852
Posted By Botang
The only ones I know of was when they did test...

The only ones I know of was when they did test mules for the rs6 (a twin turbo in an A8 body) it melted the floor!
Forum: Owners Meets 7th August 2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 29,080
Posted By Botang
I'm coming along, but im going in my Golf, so...

I'm coming along, but im going in my Golf, so more a case of popping up to say hi.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 25th April 2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,144
Posted By Botang
I went for the bright silver option and ou can...

I went for the bright silver option and ou can hardly tell the difference to OEM when looking at them, it just doent leave the pretty pattern on the floor anymore
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 24th April 2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,144
Posted By Botang
I decided to have my FE 20" alloys done by BJV...

I decided to have my FE 20" alloys done by BJV last year, I just opted not to have them diamond cut. Diamonds cut is fine for a while but I think you are always more likely to need them redone again...
Forum: Owners Meets 4th March 2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,649
Posted By Botang
Its a no can do for me I'm afraid, will be on...

Its a no can do for me I'm afraid, will be on holiday
Forum: Owners Meets 13th January 2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,637
Posted By Botang
Only up the road from me, so I will pencil it in...

Only up the road from me, so I will pencil it in the diary :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th December 2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,649
Posted By Botang
Cool I have an M112 just like that, Toby has...

Cool I have an M112 just like that, Toby has obviously confused me enough as explianed above, perhaps its just that I don't understand the difference between a much better than regular to ported and...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th November 2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,796
Posted By Botang
Whats your thoughts on Morris oil chaps?

Whats your thoughts on Morris oil chaps?
Forum: Daily banter 3rd November 2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,583
Posted By Botang
Car failed MOT

on a fog light bulb +++

Good old girl still going strong age 13 1/2 :rolleyes:
Forum: Daily banter 27th October 2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,581
Posted By Botang
Are you sure the brakes won't pass the mot, they...

Are you sure the brakes won't pass the mot, they only need to be working and not scraping, its an MOT not a service.

Windscreen, thats a pain obviously insurance is easiest way but A8 parts may be...
Forum: Owners Meets 11th October 2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 26,459
Posted By Botang
Yep the R8 baiting was good fun The video...

Yep the R8 baiting was good fun

The video evidence:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=178141855265&subj=718365265
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd October 2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,085
Posted By Botang
I doubt it will make much difference Darren, from...

I doubt it will make much difference Darren, from what I have learnt of your driving style you want to be looking at feeding more air to the back of the wheel/hub area, this will make a big...
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd September 2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 26,459
Posted By Botang
Me and Tobes are bringing the track Audi ...

Me and Tobes are bringing the track Audi

A8_Tony
darrenjoe90
Architex_mA8tey
Mkoneman
ian@a8parts
David@a8parts
dave@a8parts (TBC)
carl@a8parts (TBC)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th September 2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,085
Posted By Botang
After speaking with you the other week I have now...

After speaking with you the other week I have now experienced some brake fade on my A8 with the same set up. It appears that the problems are to do with cooling more than the pads as such, if you...
Forum: Owners Meets 28th August 2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,779
Posted By Botang
Right I'm going to make an effort to attend after...

Right I'm going to make an effort to attend after missing Audis In The Park

A8Tony
Singh
CliveH
Conan (tL)
Architex MAybe?
tonupkid
Botang
Forum: Daily banter 23rd August 2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,750
Posted By Botang
Actually no Mike, thanks for the offer to donate...

Actually no Mike, thanks for the offer to donate your brakes though. We want to stay with the 17" wheel size. It appears one of the brake ducts may have been partly blocked and the pads weren't in...
Forum: Daily banter 21st August 2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,750
Posted By Botang
Bedford Trackday Part Two!

We hit the track at Bedford Autodrome again on Monday, this time armed with some new weaponry.

We now have ex BTCC Slicks :cool::cool::cool:

They have completely cured or if you like hidden the...
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