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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th August 2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,281
Posted By maglite
Not sure if this...

Not sure if this...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th August 2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,281
Posted By maglite
Hi David, I'm not sure if this will help, but it...

Hi David, I'm not sure if this will help, but it may be an idea to look on Craigslist and see if there is anyone with a flatbed vehicle truck, nearby who could transport your A8 to a local Audi...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th August 2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
Posted By maglite
Update - Ok I finally managed to get the car back...

Update - Ok I finally managed to get the car back to normal. Just by chance a friend of mine recommended some Audi specialists in Warwick called Vastec. There is a team of ex-Audi master techs who...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th July 2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
Posted By maglite
Yeah I got one of my friends to run a VCDS scan....

Yeah I got one of my friends to run a VCDS scan. It came up with a leak code. I'll get him to email the full scan results, but the compressor is not making any noise. There is a place in Warwick,...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th July 2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
Posted By maglite
Just an update. I managed to find the fuse and...

Just an update. I managed to find the fuse and relay. The fuse was not blown. I changed the relay with a new one from TPS. After doing this, nothing changed. :mad:

So now am I right in thinking...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th July 2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
Posted By maglite
My D3 has lowered itself overnight :(

Today I got in, started her up and as usual the green light indicating that the car is in Dynamic mode came on. I then drove half way down the road and the orange light came on and both the green and...
Forum: Owners Meets 29th March 2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 35,973
Posted By maglite
I should be attending too! +++ I just hope the...

I should be attending too! +++ I just hope the weather warms up a bit. Its been about 6 months of ownership and I love my A8 to bits! Such a fantastic car.
Forum: Daily banter 15th January 2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,830
Posted By maglite
I second that. The show is proving to be...

I second that. The show is proving to be entertaining. There is a bit of cheesiness, but not as bad as the 2008 Knight Rider Series.
Forum: Daily banter 1st January 2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,390
Posted By maglite
A Very Happy New Year to you all. ...

A Very Happy New Year to you all.
http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Happy-New-Year-2013-Wallpapers.jpg
Forum: Owners Meets 28th December 2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,355
Posted By maglite
It was an absolute pleasure meeting everyone...

It was an absolute pleasure meeting everyone today. I can't wait until the next meet. Thanks guys. +++
http://i.imgur.com/UxlqM.jpg
Forum: Daily banter 24th December 2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,647
Posted By maglite
Merry Christmas Everyone! ...

Merry Christmas Everyone!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/9r33np34c3/Blog/christmas-tree-1.gif
Forum: Daily banter 22nd December 2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,830
Posted By maglite
New Transporter TV Series!... and yes it's a D4

Season 1 Episode 1 was broadcasted in the US last night and the D4 is a manual! :eek:
http://i.imgur.com/Eq3f3l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SFvIMl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pDZ3ql.jpg...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 15th November 2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,246
Posted By maglite
Uh oh.. Ok what has happened here is that you...

Uh oh.. Ok what has happened here is that you have managed to pull off just the lens rather than the whole light assembly. I used an old plastic SIM card surround, that I cut in half (like a credit...
Forum: Daily banter 12th October 2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,057
Posted By maglite
You could say that, these days it's the Lithium...

You could say that, these days it's the Lithium ones that I'm always buying.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 11th October 2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,707
Posted By maglite
I too have been looking at getting a secondary...

I too have been looking at getting a secondary key fob. My D3 also has the keyless feature. I have called auto locksmiths all over the midlands and they all have said the same thing. Traditional fobs...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 11th October 2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,356
Posted By maglite
I agree.

I agree.
Forum: Daily banter 11th October 2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,057
Posted By maglite
I just can't stop buying torches. :rolleyes:

I just can't stop buying torches. :rolleyes:
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th October 2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,246
Posted By maglite
Quick 10 minute Vanity mirror LED upgrade mod

Hi, I did a quick mod today. swapped the traditional filament type festoon bulbs in the vanity mirror light clusters for some LED ones (did a quick guide too for anyone that's interested).

Before:...
Forum: Daily banter 10th October 2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,870
Posted By maglite
Awesome thread! +++ Those pictures bring back so...

Awesome thread! +++ Those pictures bring back so many memories.
Forum: Other Audis 9th October 2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 79,314
Posted By maglite
You could offer a straight 5k for this: 2004...

You could offer a straight 5k for this:

2004 '54 Audi A3 1.6 FSI Sportback SE, 73k, Full Service History £5,495.00:...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd October 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,892
Posted By maglite
The end of vehicle clocking?

I don't know how true this is, but seems like a good idea.
New MOT certificates could banish clocking for good:
...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 3rd October 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,582
Posted By maglite
Nice! I'm just having a gander at the Air...

Nice! I'm just having a gander at the Air Suspension info +++
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 1st October 2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 39,024
Posted By maglite
I was just having a read of this thread from...

I was just having a read of this thread from start to finish. Now I feel like I've just come off a roller coaster. As I've just bought my D3 3.0 TDi, I get really paranoid about any warning lights....
Forum: Daily banter 23rd September 2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,125
Posted By maglite
haha that made me laugh :rofl:

haha that made me laugh :rofl:
Forum: Cool Wall 20th September 2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,255
Posted By maglite
My Uncle's Audi 5000S Diesel Turbo

Hi, I thought I'd share this as ever since I was a kid, I've always thought it was cool. I went to visit my Uncle in Vancouver BC last year, I was shocked to see he was still driving around in his...
Forum: Daily banter 20th September 2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,110
Posted By maglite
Petrol Prices - BBC Watchdog

I was wondering if anyone else watched this? Basically they said that the OFT is going to make an enquiry about retailers fixing fuel prices. I can't help but think that this whole enquiry is a waste...
Forum: Daily banter 19th September 2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,885
Posted By maglite
Hi, just a few days ago, I bought a 3.0 TDi....

Hi, just a few days ago, I bought a 3.0 TDi. Before buying I did take the Merc S 320 CDi and the BMW 730D for a spin. Now what I did note about the A8 is that in the rain, you can put it in sport...
Forum: Daily banter 18th September 2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,020
Posted By maglite
Aah I didn't look in the filler cap. I'll check...

Aah I didn't look in the filler cap. I'll check and see if the pressures are imprinted on the filler cover. So far I just am blown away by the overall quality of everything.
Forum: Daily banter 18th September 2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,020
Posted By maglite
Yep, it's Oyster Grey. I was going to ask if...

Yep, it's Oyster Grey. I was going to ask if anyone knows the correct tyre pressure for the tyres I have?

They are 275/35/20's. I did look in the manual but I couldn't find the pressures listed...
Forum: Daily banter 18th September 2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,020
Posted By maglite
I found one! :D

Hehe another A8 owner to annoy you all :D ...So, I finally fell in love with this one:
http://i.imgur.com/YTNVYl.jpg
The A8 is an amazing car. Thanks to Amar and this forum for talking me into...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th September 2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,363
Posted By maglite
Keyless Remote Fobs

Ok, I just wanted to ask a question about how to go abouts getting a secondary fob. I went to see a D3 and the seller only had one remote fob with a plastic looking black key, with a number attached...
Forum: Daily banter 6th September 2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,708
Posted By maglite
lol You like it really Amar

lol You like it really Amar
Forum: D3 - Lights 6th September 2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,270
Posted By maglite
Ok I've been investigating the best way to get...

Ok I've been investigating the best way to get some LED DRL's working without errors on a D3. I've ordered a voltage detection switch. Basically it provides 12v when 13.5v is detected (alternator...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 3rd September 2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,844
Posted By maglite
Ok thanks for the info guys. The AMI Arrived with...

Ok thanks for the info guys. The AMI Arrived with what looks like everything I need except the car lol, which I am currently on the hunt for. I opted for the USB cable as I'm planning to just attach...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 29th August 2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,844
Posted By maglite
Ok I managed to come across this AMI kit and...

Ok I managed to come across this AMI kit and placed an order for it:
...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th August 2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,844
Posted By maglite
Ok thanks, that's brilliant. I think after the...

Ok thanks, that's brilliant. I think after the AMI and the AUX video inputs, I'd be happy with the ICE. I'll see if I can run the RCA's to the compartment under the arm rest. :D
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th August 2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,844
Posted By maglite
Ok thanks. +++ I did check previous threads, but...

Ok thanks. +++ I did check previous threads, but wasn't quite sure. I'll see if TPS can give me a better price.

Also on the D3 models with TV Tuner. I was wondering if anyone would know how hard...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th August 2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,844
Posted By maglite
Is this the correct AMI that I need for a D3?

Hi, I was just preparing myself for any additions I would like to add after I buy a D3. Am I right in thinking this is the correct bit of kit for a 2005/2006 model?:
...
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