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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th September 2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,447
Posted By Condor
Welcome to get in touch by PM

Welcome to get in touch by PM
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th September 2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,447
Posted By Condor
About a year or so ago. Not sure I will manage,...

About a year or so ago. Not sure I will manage, given my physical health, to organise removing car covers, cleaning etc, all to put an MOT on a car which is already at a bargain basement price. No...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th September 2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,447
Posted By Condor
My S8 D2 MY2001 (Y reg) for sale

Not posted for some time due to a combination of illness and work......

The time has come finally when my beloved S8 needs to find a new home, so i wanted to gauge interest here before I end up on...
Forum: Daily banter 5th March 2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,021
Posted By Condor
Thanks, managed to get the myaudi link registered...

Thanks, managed to get the myaudi link registered eventually - thats really helpful.

I am miles away from a main dealer - its also so much easier in 2017 to be able to access this info on the...
Forum: Daily banter 5th March 2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,021
Posted By Condor
How to find factory option list for my S8

Have just spent a frustrating time searching for VIN decoders which will give me a list of the factory options and spec of my S8 - plugging the VIN into the Audi decoder shows when and where it was...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th June 2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,643
Posted By Condor
Great little laptop, superb for the price and...

Great little laptop, superb for the price and runs the software very quickly. Thanks Tristan.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th June 2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,643
Posted By Condor
I would certainly be interested if there are any...

I would certainly be interested if there are any available. My 8 is getting to the point where permanent diagnostics will be a boon!
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 13th June 2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,695
Posted By Condor
Another question about tyres - would 245/40 R18...

Another question about tyres - would 245/40 R18 Vredestein Sessantas fit correctly on the OEM alloys? Currently have Potenzas, but will need replacing soon and the Sessantas are superb on my C5 so I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th May 2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,214
Posted By Condor
Need front hub assembly....D2 FL S8

Am gutted, my S8 failed her MOT for the first time ever - front suspension lower arm bush disintegrated. On closer inspection, I will need a whole hub assembly due to the bi-metal corrosion /...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th February 2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,732
Posted By Condor
Agreed. Not much point rambling on at great...

Agreed. Not much point rambling on at great length about how wonderful your car is and how you want to sell it, then not actually bothering to provide a price..... If I wanted an 8 right now, I...
Forum: Daily banter 31st January 2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,044
Posted By Condor
Bought my D2 FL S8 in March 2004.......still...

Bought my D2 FL S8 in March 2004.......still owned, nearly 10 years now...:)

Bought just under 50K miles its just under 100K now - I tried to keep the mileage down after doing over 30K the first...
Forum: D2 - Interior 31st January 2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,142
Posted By Condor
I ordered one of these a little while ago, very...

I ordered one of these a little while ago, very inexpensive compared to local prices and they are quick and efficient. I think they showed as having 3 or 4 left in stock when I ordered mine. If only...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th January 2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,689
Posted By Condor
Forum sponsors might be interested in it for...

Forum sponsors might be interested in it for breaking? Worth a call if you haven't already done so - at least it rids you of the lock up charges and they take away the whole car. Shame to break...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th January 2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,644
Posted By Condor
I did this not once, but twice, many years ago! ...

I did this not once, but twice, many years ago! Specialist bodyshop "welded" the plastic together the first time and it was a lot cheaper than buying another. The S8 is along, large, low slungcar...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 17th January 2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Condor
Thanks again, will see if I get an opportunity...

Thanks again, will see if I get an opportunity this weekend.
Forum: Daily banter 16th January 2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,944
Posted By Condor
I have an X5 and use it for daily commuting. It...

I have an X5 and use it for daily commuting. It is the older model -an E53 4.8iS, with the Alpina engine and I absolutely love it - handles like a dream, has every electrical gadget made by BMW at...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 16th January 2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Condor
Thanks HP, I have a generic set of trim tools so...

Thanks HP, I have a generic set of trim tools so hopefully these will work, will have a go at loosening it all over the weekend.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 16th January 2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Condor
Thanks for the offer AdrianE, I will let you know...

Thanks for the offer AdrianE, I will let you know if I wreck the replacement one that is on its way :)

Sounds like a nightmare to change the switch HP, I hope it isn't! Are there pics somewhere?...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 16th January 2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Condor
Thanks, will start with replacing the switch...

Thanks, will start with replacing the switch which thankfully looks quite easy!!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 15th January 2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Condor
Mirror Issues

Have had the old 8 for 10 years now, so I guess a few niggles here and there are going to appear sometime.......today my partner used the 8 for a long trip and the wing / door mirrors started...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th September 2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,692
Posted By Condor
Thanks so much for the info all, esp Ainarssems,...

Thanks so much for the info all, esp Ainarssems, off to hunt for a rare used one first and then its dealer I guess - :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd September 2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,692
Posted By Condor
New from dealer £80 and a used one...

New from dealer £80 and a used one £93.25.....hmmm, note to self, check dealer prices first!
Does anyone have the part number easily to hand? I guess anything under £93.25 is a bonus! :-(
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd September 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,692
Posted By Condor
Wanted - lower front OS bumper grille insert, D2 FL S8

My S8 is "missing" this grille insert on the passenger side, lower front bumper - either it fell off while driving or some nasty little oik decided to whip it off:(:(:(

Either way, its just a bit...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th September 2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,221
Posted By Condor
Most spares seem to be OEM for the D2 S8 so that...

Most spares seem to be OEM for the D2 S8 so that usually means £££££ from Audi or a decent used part from A8 Spares, that's a bit of a downside to this car.

Re your wiper problem - its actually...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th June 2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,498
Posted By Condor
I've had a recent odd glitch with my BMW X5...

I've had a recent odd glitch with my BMW X5 satnav (2005 4.8is) which sounds remarkably similar and have read of a few similar occurences amongst factory fitted satnavs of a similar vintage over the...
Forum: Other marques 7th June 2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,776
Posted By Condor
Don't scrap it, the VW fans will go nuts for that...

Don't scrap it, the VW fans will go nuts for that model and the engine is only just nicely run in VW mileage wise. These can do starship mileages with the greatest of ease. I would repair and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st June 2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,501
Posted By Condor
All sorted now, many thanks Ian, +++

All sorted now, many thanks Ian, +++
Forum: Daily banter 1st June 2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,951
Posted By Condor
Whew! Glad I could change mine back too, I first...

Whew! Glad I could change mine back too, I first thought the forum had been hacked :ROFL: with those RED titles. The changes are fine and very nice except for the RED titles :D
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,361
Posted By Condor
One of the main reasons we left SA. ........... ...

One of the main reasons we left SA. ........... Glad your mom is alive to tell the tale Curtis, we lost a few friends who died in hijacks like this. Most people in SA know someone or have a family...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th May 2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,501
Posted By Condor
Thanks all, Ian has found some in that Tardis of...

Thanks all, Ian has found some in that Tardis of a garage he has:) and we are working on a deal, so the VW will have Audi seats sometime soon, I hope +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th May 2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,501
Posted By Condor
Wanted- front seats from A/S8

I'm looking for a pair of front leather electric seats to fit in our newly acquired but rather ancient VW Caravelle - its the same vintage (2001) as our S8 but has worked a lot harder lol :ROFL: In...
Forum: Daily banter 8th March 2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,932
Posted By Condor
Mine harks back to the years when I judged and...

Mine harks back to the years when I judged and bred Boxer dogs, and Condor was the kennel name, I tend to use it on most forums so I don't need to remember loads of forum names. I don't use my name...
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,231
Posted By Condor
Love it +++ +1!! :) Quite right, too.

Love it +++ +1!! :) Quite right, too.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th March 2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,126
Posted By Condor
Looks like a lovely car, Psyche - hope it moves...

Looks like a lovely car, Psyche - hope it moves to a new good home quickly for you. When circumstances change, I think I want a V10 S8.
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,231
Posted By Condor
HP, you've got it in one! Exactly my situation....

HP, you've got it in one! Exactly my situation. Landed a contract till end April in Birmingham, barriered car park in and out, so as secure as reasonably could be expected. I owe nothing on the S8,...
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,231
Posted By Condor
Sensible Options?

I was made redundant in December and am currently doing long commutes wherever short-term contracts take me. I alternate using the S8 and the X5 for the commutes, both are V8s and although their fuel...
Forum: Daily banter 1st March 2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,607
Posted By Condor
Hmmm, Sarg, its a bit of a leading question...

Hmmm, Sarg, its a bit of a leading question really.......we all have our favourites! Come over to xdrivers.co.uk for a mosey around and some advice - its a very friendly place :)
This is always...
Forum: Daily banter 29th February 2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,386
Posted By Condor
We have a Merc, a BMW and the S8 at home and I...

We have a Merc, a BMW and the S8 at home and I must say I really don't agree that the BMW interior is not excellent - the Audi is the better finish by a smidgeon to my beloved X5 4.8iS, which has...
Forum: Daily banter 27th December 2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,730
Posted By Condor
Finally managed to contact Ben, so hopefully...

Finally managed to contact Ben, so hopefully she'll be able to visit him soon. Thanks for all the pointers and advice - will update when I know what's happened in the fuel system!
Forum: Daily banter 26th December 2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,730
Posted By Condor
The vacuum hoses have never been changed on my...

The vacuum hoses have never been changed on my car - if I do them, what part numbers should I be looking for? I was thinking of perhaps changing the hoses, then checking if the code comes back after...
Forum: Daily banter 26th December 2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,730
Posted By Condor
Are there some things I should check which are...

Are there some things I should check which are relatively simply solved without a lot of mechanical changes?

Like could it be a fuse somewhere?
Clean the MAF sensor unit?
Change air filter?...
Forum: Daily banter 26th December 2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,730
Posted By Condor
Fault Code P0174 anyone help?

I had forgotten that we had a generic fault code reader at home, so plugged it into the S8 this am to see if I could shed some light on the Engine Management Light suddenly coming on - it's given a...
Forum: Daily banter 24th December 2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,801
Posted By Condor
Audi Tech in the Midlands anywhere?

I've given up on locating the elusive Ben - he hasn't answered my PM on here or replied to the texts and voice mails I've left over the past few weeks, so I've given up on finding him - its been a...
Forum: Daily banter 17th December 2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,765
Posted By Condor
Many thanks - checked the number and its right,...

Many thanks - checked the number and its right, so perhaps he just doesn't like my S8 :) or will get around to answering the messages sometime soon!!! Heres hoping +++
Forum: Other Audis 17th December 2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,086
Posted By Condor
Fabulous motor but in the worst possible colour!!

Fabulous motor but in the worst possible colour!!
Forum: Daily banter 17th December 2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,974
Posted By Condor
I was pleased when my S8 sailed through the MOT...

I was pleased when my S8 sailed through the MOT without even an advisory two weeks ago.......just a pity she's got an Engine Management Light on now :(
Forum: Daily banter 17th December 2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,765
Posted By Condor
Seeking the Elusive Ben :)

Despite Reffro providing a mobile number for Ben (which rings unanswered and texts not responded to) I haven't had any luck in tracking down the elusive Ben.....I even tried a PM on here, but no...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th December 2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,966
Posted By Condor
Great, I'm in Burton too :) Have called and...

Great, I'm in Burton too :) Have called and hope he'll get back soon!
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th December 2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,966
Posted By Condor
Defective Door sensor

My 2001 D2 S8 has developed a few electronic annoyances after years of trouble free motoring......

First is a rear door sensor seems not to be working - left side passenger door to be exact. Are...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 9th November 2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,700
Posted By Condor
Absolutely agree with above - Vredestein are...

Absolutely agree with above - Vredestein are superb, not running them on my S8 yet as I don't need new tyres, but am running them on my X5 and also use their winter variant, Vredestein Wintrac XL and...
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