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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st March 2023, 08:15 PM
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Posted By diplomat2.6
2001 S8 Front bumper wanted

Hi all

Seems to be the time for a front bumper exchange looking at recent posts. Mine needs the top part (painted), but none of it is too special, and a whole one would be nice.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st March 2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By diplomat2.6
I don't suppose you have the top part too? I...

I don't suppose you have the top part too? I would have had the bottom if I'd have seen it quick enough! (Mine is 2001 S8, so I presume this would fit?)
Forum: Daily banter 7th May 2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,580
Posted By diplomat2.6
I had the good fortune of seeing this car in the...

I had the good fortune of seeing this car in the flesh, and it's absolutely fantastic - like new. The fit and finish reminded me of a Bentley Arnage, just before they went all plastiky and modern.
...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 2nd August 2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,573
Posted By diplomat2.6
Stephen's engineering in Ware did mine 3 years /...

Stephen's engineering in Ware did mine 3 years / 10k miles ago. No nasty surprises. They seem to know what they're doing.
They did mine and he absolutely loved the car. He said 'weren't they voted...
Forum: Daily banter 7th May 2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,918
Posted By diplomat2.6
that was an emotional rollercoaster

I think that write-up will create more business than they will have lost by not charging you the full 5 hrs. It looks an impressive place. Great pics.

I had my S8 gearbox serviced at Stephens...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 31st May 2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,361
Posted By diplomat2.6
Same colour as my S8. Santorin Blue Pearl. ...

Same colour as my S8. Santorin Blue Pearl.
Paint names and colours are hard to come by - took me ages to buy some paint from a paint shop.

Seems like a number of variants too as bodywork...
Forum: Daily banter 24th May 2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,459
Posted By diplomat2.6
That's me: Ssshh - it's not any Vauxhall, it's...

That's me: Ssshh - it's not any Vauxhall, it's one of 3 remaining 2.6i Diplomats!
Shame I missed it!
Forum: Daily banter 23rd May 2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,459
Posted By diplomat2.6
Looking forward to seeing this wafting around...

Looking forward to seeing this wafting around Rushden! Looks very crisp..
Forum: Daily banter 23rd May 2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,654
Posted By diplomat2.6
That N/S wing looks off shade to me.

That N/S wing looks off shade to me.
Forum: Daily banter 24th October 2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 110,832
Posted By diplomat2.6
I have just read the whole thread. Wow! It...

I have just read the whole thread. Wow!

It is really comforting to know that such care, attention and expertise are available. I wouldn't mind a trip to Devon - I just drove 400 miles return to...
Forum: Other marques 18th July 2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,647
Posted By diplomat2.6
You are quite right - people daren't drive the...

You are quite right - people daren't drive the Lotus Carlton because almost no part of the engine (especially the timing chains) can now be replaced, so they sit in garages all around the country...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th July 2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,538
Posted By diplomat2.6
I've had this issue too. I really is hard to...

I've had this issue too. I really is hard to understand why quite so much water gathers in the boot. I could understand a cupful, but at its worst, I think I would be looking at nearly 2 litres.
If...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th July 2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,512
Posted By diplomat2.6
Just checked - that one was WF51EOY and it was...

Just checked - that one was WF51EOY and it was off the road from 2009 to 2014, then it had 2 MOTs the same year 2015. Odd?
That one is taxed and MoTd at the moment, so somebody acquired it. It...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th July 2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,512
Posted By diplomat2.6
Could be a coincidence, but this appears to be...

Could be a coincidence, but this appears to be rather like a rather shoddy example I say just off the A1 in Sandy last April whilst I was looking for mine. That had the same mileage, same colour and...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 14th July 2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Problem solved I emailed our sponsors to ask...

Problem solved

I emailed our sponsors to ask and they looked at a spare they had for sale, as well as asking one of their mechanics. Knowing they had a spare for sale for £22.99 and them...
Forum: Other marques 13th July 2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,647
Posted By diplomat2.6
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/vauxhall_car...

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/vauxhall_carlton_cdx_i_auto#!engine

So, far far rarer than the Lotus Carlton - still a few hundred of those
Forum: Other marques 13th July 2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,647
Posted By diplomat2.6
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/vauxhall_car...

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/vauxhall_carlton_diplomat_i_a#!engine
Forum: Other marques 13th July 2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,647
Posted By diplomat2.6
I still have a Carlton 2.6i Diplomat Auto, with...

I still have a Carlton 2.6i Diplomat Auto, with working AC (hence user name)
It is incredibly stable at speeds well over 100mph. It averages over 30mpg too, although around the town that goes to...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th July 2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Here is one - no holes to fix on. ...

Here is one - no holes to fix on.
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th July 2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Have done the windscreen trim and the rear...

Have done the windscreen trim and the rear quarter D-pillars with the set of trim removal tools suggest above. £15 well spent.

As stated, the rear window chromes are not in the manual. I have had...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th June 2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th June 2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Thank you very much - very helpful

Thank you very much - very helpful
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th June 2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
That's really helpful - thank you very much

That's really helpful - thank you very much
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th June 2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Thank you ever so much - that's really kind of...

Thank you ever so much - that's really kind of you!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st June 2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,276
Posted By diplomat2.6
Removing chrome and window trim for repaint

Good afternoon all

After having searched the matter, it seems hard to know what people referring to when they discuss 'trim' - each part of the car seems to have trim that could be described in a...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 23rd February 2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,042
Posted By diplomat2.6
All sorted now. New spraygun arrived too. Will...

All sorted now. New spraygun arrived too. Will make a separate post once I get started
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 14th February 2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,042
Posted By diplomat2.6
The paint manufacter rang up the HQ and...

The paint manufacter rang up the HQ and discovered that Santorini blue is for the South African market, whereas SantorinBlau is for Europe. So, paint ordered and all (should be) well.
Arrives...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 9th February 2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,042
Posted By diplomat2.6
Not sure mine was right either... Mine says...

Not sure mine was right either...
Mine says Azure blue pearl effect
Not the same as Santorin Blue Pearl Effect that other sites suggest.

Here we go..
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th February 2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,042
Posted By diplomat2.6
How will I find out exact colour name?

Does anyone have access to an Audi parts computer that would allow me to find the exact name for the colour of my S8. This may sound a strange request, but the colour code is not enough, it seems.
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th February 2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
I contacted the chap in the video, "The Gunman" -...

I contacted the chap in the video, "The Gunman" - he said 2k epoxy too and that that is also what they used on aeroplanes.

I have ordered some PPG UHS lacquer and reading the fact sheets, it...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st February 2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
this is a better video ...

this is a better video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pi1VYYTAUM
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st February 2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
Looking at that thread on which paint is best and...

Looking at that thread on which paint is best and the response from KDS Keltec who run a high end bodyshop in Kent, the best finish it achieved when you paint and clear coat, then flat, clearcoat...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st February 2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
I think flash means let the solvent evaporate,...

I think flash means let the solvent evaporate, but not the polyurethane polymerise ie 'set'. If you touch masking, if it strings then you're ok
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 31st January 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
This is quite interesting too - particularly the...

This is quite interesting too - particularly the part on achieving the ultimate paint finish.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1225405
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 31st January 2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
I went on the Jaguar forum for the X350 his...

I went on the Jaguar forum for the X350

his is from the X350 body repair guide:

Galvanic Corrosion and Housekeeping

Galvanic corrosion is the ‘cross-contamination’ of dissimilar metals, in...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 31st January 2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
Thanks. I have had a look on Youtube and they...

Thanks. I have had a look on Youtube and they seem to suggest a chromate converting layer for painting aluminium body aircraft called Alodine.
I've contacted a regular poster on Youtube called The...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th January 2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
I can't understand why they didn't - the job is...

I can't understand why they didn't - the job is shoddy from start to finish. Luckily they didn't paint anything big!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th January 2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
Thanks - the previous owner had the boot painted...

Thanks - the previous owner had the boot painted without removing it, leaving a nasty edge. I am wondering whether to remove the boot lid to paint - is it a multiplug for all electrics do you...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th January 2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By diplomat2.6
Priming Aluminium Body

Does anyone know the Audi recommended primer for bare aluminium?

Secondly, where is the plug for the SAT nat receiver positioned. I am thinking about repainting the boot lid when the weather...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 29th May 2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,310
Posted By diplomat2.6
Audi S8 D2 brake calliper bolt?

Does anyone have one? Really need asap
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th May 2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,271
Posted By diplomat2.6
That's useful - thanks. I had a 45% off voucher...

That's useful - thanks. I had a 45% off voucher for GSF, but they neither stock them, nor were to prepared to stock them. Nothing on ebay either.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th May 2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,271
Posted By diplomat2.6
Wanted: Audi 2001 S8 Discs and Pads Wanted

Hi all

I think I'll start my time with the S8 by treating it to a set of discs and pads on each corner. They are Brembo, by all accounts. Can anyone suggest the best place to get them from?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th May 2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,875
Posted By diplomat2.6
Brilliant news. Would love to see some pictures..,

Brilliant news. Would love to see some pictures..,
Forum: Spotless 12th May 2016, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,354
Posted By diplomat2.6
Brilliant post - I really enjoy a well polished...

Brilliant post - I really enjoy a well polished car!
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 11th May 2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,735
Posted By diplomat2.6
I have had a look in the net and the ZF training...

I have had a look in the net and the ZF training video https://youtu.be/S8jcRd4gyWc seems to suggest that the pan off and filter change seems acceptable to ZF. As I understand it, the S8 has the...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 11th May 2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,735
Posted By diplomat2.6
2001 Audi S8 Gearbox Service

I've just taken ownership of an S8 D2 (77k miles) and would like to service the gearbox. I've booked it into Quattro-Tech who seem very knowledgeable and well reviewed. I live in Rushden (Northants)....
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