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Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th November 2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
Well, thats it sold. Managed to get £1500 for it...

Well, thats it sold. Managed to get £1500 for it and paid £3200 for it at the start of the year. Not happy but happy enough to get something out of it.

After selling the S8 I went and seen my next...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th November 2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,912
Posted By surveysteve
Hence the reason I'm getting shot of my one. I...

Hence the reason I'm getting shot of my one.
I did think about getting it replaced/rebuilt but for the age of the car and with the other things that may or may not go wrong, I did not think it to be...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th November 2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,566
Posted By surveysteve
18" Alloys with winter tyres for sale.

Bought these off IceBlue8 as seeing as the car is going are now up for sale too.

Here's the info I got from him.

These are not genuine Audi wheels, but look like 18" versions of the final...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th November 2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
Well folks, you will all be glad to know that...

Well folks, you will all be glad to know that it's not being scrapped or traded in.
I put it up for sale on a couple of forums and someone offered the asking price.
He has a A8 sitting and is going...
Forum: Daily banter 1st November 2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,542
Posted By surveysteve
Must have been an ace laugh. How did it fair...

Must have been an ace laugh. How did it fair through Duffis?
I had a 1998 380 bhp Impreza Type R and used to hoon about there with the SIDC track days. Fantastic fun for one and all.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 31st October 2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
Many thanks for that info +++

Many thanks for that info +++
Forum: D2 - Transmission 31st October 2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
When I get it back from the mechanic I'm going to...

When I get it back from the mechanic I'm going to look at a 53 plate A3 3.2 quattro that's in a local Audi dealer for 7k.
I'll see what they offer on a trade and take it from there.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 29th October 2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
The internal fan has also given up the will to...

The internal fan has also given up the will to live (thanks being to the solar sun roof) headlight level sensor is broken, there is also an issue with the parking sensors, they have not worked since...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 29th October 2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,460
Posted By surveysteve
Yet another due to the box.

I've been having issues getting it to find drive in reverse from cold, will engauge but is sluggish to move.
Through the local VW forum I've been able to get an Audi mech to check things out and...
Forum: Daily banter 21st October 2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,791
Posted By surveysteve
With the cat, I suppose all you need do is have...

With the cat, I suppose all you need do is have it in location and the core could be taken out.
I was looking to buy a modded S2, dont thinkI'll bother now as it has an aftermarket exhaust and down...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 8th October 2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,685
Posted By surveysteve
Had a quick search and found these, any use? ...

Had a quick search and found these, any use?

http://www.ecrater.co.uk/p/12463071/4-2355018-pirelli-235-50-18-winter-part-worn-mud

...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th September 2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,598
Posted By surveysteve
Would be interested to find out just how loud...

Would be interested to find out just how loud this is and if there is much intrusion of noise into the cabin.

Had a bit of a play with an E39 M5 the other day and it had some sort of exhaust...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,720
Posted By surveysteve
A chap up my way has a bit of history wit Imps. ...

A chap up my way has a bit of history wit Imps.

http://www.rickygauld.co.uk/pics/


Love these old school workshops, could spend days just having a good chat with the kind of folk who run then...
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,897
Posted By surveysteve
My other motor. 1966 UK Devon Walk through VW...

My other motor.
1966 UK Devon Walk through VW Split screen.

Exhaust that is still a bit on the loud side but way better then the old one.
...
Forum: Daily banter 8th July 2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By surveysteve
Also, just filled up after the trip back. Mpg...

Also, just filled up after the trip back. Mpg worked out at 24.66 !!!
That's for 370 miles and 75 ltrs.
With my lead foot I'm more than happy with that :love:
Forum: Daily banter 8th July 2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By surveysteve
Well, left here at 7pm last night, arrived at the...

Well, left here at 7pm last night, arrived at the hotel at 12:30.
Looked over the car first thing and everything was in order.
All mots accounted for and the mileage added up.
The car just needs a...
Forum: Daily banter 7th July 2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By surveysteve
I thought it wise to pay for one of them online...

I thought it wise to pay for one of them online checks, came up clear.
Will see what my spidy senses come up with when we get there !!

There is an older one about ten minutes drive from where we...
Forum: Daily banter 7th July 2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By surveysteve
It's one that she's spotted and 'liked the...

It's one that she's spotted and 'liked the colour' :rolleyes:

http://www.g5cars.co.uk/used-cars/hyundai-coupe-2-0-se-3dr-cleckheaton-201126395127029

Called the chap yesterday and seems fine...
Forum: Daily banter 7th July 2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By surveysteve
Tonight/the morrow

I will mostly be driving down in the S8 from Aberdeen to Bradford.
Looking at a car for the Mrs first thing in the morning, hopefully handing over cash.
Then driving all the way back, intime for...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
It's of no use me saying this, but it's nice and...

It's of no use me saying this, but it's nice and sunny here. Here being offshore Denmark :-(
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
Did think on that but as you say, they wont fit...

Did think on that but as you say, they wont fit over the brakes.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
Looks like I'm going to pass on the wheels I was...

Looks like I'm going to pass on the wheels I was looking at, they were going pretty cheap on a local VW forum.
I had a look for winter tyres to go with a matching rolling circumference and was not...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
Yeah, I just checked that too. Does seem a tad on...

Yeah, I just checked that too. Does seem a tad on the large side. The arches may be in for some rubbing too with that.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
Cheers guys, I would be fitting new tyres to them...

Cheers guys, I would be fitting new tyres to them anyway to run in winter.
So was just looking to see if I could run with the 225's.

I see Camskill do a 60....
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th May 2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,588
Posted By surveysteve
225/40/18's

Are these ok to fit on the D2 with 18x8 RS4 reps?

Just thinking of a winter set.
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd May 2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,928
Posted By surveysteve
Looks like a top day out there lads. Just a...

Looks like a top day out there lads.
Just a shame that I had many many other things to do otherwise I would have joined in :(
Forum: Owners Meets 9th April 2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,465
Posted By surveysteve
Guilty :) Have you seen the film clips of the...

Guilty :)
Have you seen the film clips of the German one blatting round the Ring?
Makes some proper fast cars look slow !!
Forum: Owners Meets 9th April 2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,465
Posted By surveysteve
I'm with you there fella, the wife and I had a...

I'm with you there fella, the wife and I had a fantastic time last year.
Just a shame it was only for a week, bumbling about in this ....

In Galway
...
Forum: Owners Meets 8th April 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,011
Posted By surveysteve
Would like to say yes to this but I'm Ad hoc...

Would like to say yes to this but I'm Ad hoc offshore, so cant say if I'll be home or not. Will be able to let you know closer to the time though.
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 7th April 2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,423
Posted By surveysteve
Perfect, thanks for that.

Perfect, thanks for that.
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 6th April 2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,423
Posted By surveysteve
Was there any sort of guide to this as I have...

Was there any sort of guide to this as I have this issue?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,218
Posted By surveysteve
Should have mentioned that I stay South of...

Should have mentioned that I stay South of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,218
Posted By surveysteve
1998 1.0 Polo For Sale

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/audistwo/Polo/IMAG0198.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/audistwo/Polo/IMAG0199.jpg
...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 6th April 2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By surveysteve
I did have a wee shake of my head and realised my...

I did have a wee shake of my head and realised my mistake :D

Selling the Polo for £450, I'll chuck up a thread for it if you want?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 23,982
Posted By surveysteve
Thats one very tidy car fella.

Thats one very tidy car fella.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 6th April 2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By surveysteve
I was thinking that myself, just wanted someone...

I was thinking that myself, just wanted someone else's thoughts on them.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 6th April 2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By surveysteve
Been offered a spare set?

Just wondering about these wheels?

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/polo1989/Photo0796.jpg

I'm selling a 1998 1.0 Polo and have been offered these as a swap.
Now, I'm wondering if they...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 5th April 2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,349
Posted By surveysteve
I did think about getting a gas kit fitted, that...

I did think about getting a gas kit fitted, that was untill I worked out how much I would save against the cost of fitting a good kit.
I would need to keep the car for 2+ years to make the money...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 3rd April 2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,349
Posted By surveysteve
I've been getting 21 ish, thats with a 60 mile...

I've been getting 21 ish, thats with a 60 mile round trip when I'm in the office.
I could get better but I'm still enjoying the rate that the car get upto speed.
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