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Forum: Daily banter 28th April 2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By jamoca
Not confirmed as of yet, but likely to be...

Not confirmed as of yet, but likely to be Amstelveen.
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By jamoca
You absolute gent, thank you! Moving to...

You absolute gent, thank you!

Moving to Amsterdam. Pretty sure I don't "need" a car but not having one would be like losing a leg, and I want to be able to drive around the continent and back to...
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By jamoca
David, I'm moving to the Netherlands later in the...

David, I'm moving to the Netherlands later in the year and will be looking for an Audi of some sort - could your son help me navigate the used car market? Seems a completely different game!
Forum: Daily banter 16th February 2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,126
Posted By jamoca
That's a real shame. I remember you talking about...

That's a real shame. I remember you talking about that Q7 when I was looking for one 18 months ago.

Mine doesn't have nearly the spec yours did, but it's still running and has been pretty...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th July 2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 62,837
Posted By jamoca
In my personal opinion the interiors aren't quite...

In my personal opinion the interiors aren't quite up there on all models - I thought I was going to end up with an XC90 for the family runaround but the main reason for going with the Q7 in the end...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th June 2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,260
Posted By jamoca
Not quite as equipped as yours but happy with it...

Not quite as equipped as yours but happy with it especially for the deal I got!

Borrowed your sig and removed a few :D

Late 2015 S Line 272, Daytona Grey, Technology Pack, Parking Pack...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th June 2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,260
Posted By jamoca
you know you want ityou know you'll want it back...

you know you want ityou know you'll want it back ;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th June 2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,260
Posted By jamoca
Fair enough! Picking up my 4M tomorrow....

Fair enough!

Picking up my 4M tomorrow. Quite excited. :)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th June 2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,260
Posted By jamoca
What's happened to the 4M, Ian? Or is that not...

What's happened to the 4M, Ian? Or is that not practical day to day?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 23rd June 2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Car is sold (see post above yours :) )[/QUOTE] ...

Car is sold (see post above yours :) )[/QUOTE]

Indeed I have! Thank you, for the kind comments, though.

While these are sad times, I'm looking forward to picking up my new car on Saturday......
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th June 2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Sold. I'm a broken man. :(

Sold.

I'm a broken man. :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Thank you sir. +++

Thank you sir. +++
Forum: Daily banter 11th June 2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By jamoca
I bought this and had the recharge and anti-bac...

I bought this and had the recharge and anti-bac done on the 8 on Friday. Great service and all done in 45 minutes.

If you buy through quidco you get 15% cashback on it too!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th June 2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Indeed! I am in the market for a 4M,...

Indeed! I am in the market for a 4M, interestingly enough... +++

Ian, I left a visitor message on your page requesting some help in changing the topic on this thread, are you able to help? Also...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th June 2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
It's with a very heavy heart that having put it...

It's with a very heavy heart that having put it off for a whole year, I'm declaring this no longer a feeler post. Our little one is now over a year old, active and mobile, and regular trips from the...
Forum: Daily banter 16th May 2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,423
Posted By jamoca
Totally agree with your comments on the...

Totally agree with your comments on the derv-hating and find myself feeling somewhat the same, though in a pickle regardless.

My beloved D3 sailed through the MOT two months ago with super clean...
Forum: Daily banter 25th April 2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,127
Posted By jamoca
The SQ5 in the UK is now the 3.0 TFSI petrol too....

The SQ5 in the UK is now the 3.0 TFSI petrol too. Very impressive engine, though IMO the new SQ5 is overall not as involving a drive as the BiTDI it replaced.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th April 2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,983
Posted By jamoca
Yep, to a white BMW M2 or similar.

Yep, to a white BMW M2 or similar.
Forum: Daily banter 8th January 2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,519
Posted By jamoca
This was figuratively round the corner for me,...

This was figuratively round the corner for me, and given we've recently had our first daughter, this was a little close to home.

Frightening.
Forum: Daily banter 4th January 2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,258
Posted By jamoca
I took the 8 on a long road trip just over a year...

I took the 8 on a long road trip just over a year ago, and we drove through Switzerland North to South visiting friends in Zurich before heading to Lake Como.

As Simonbartlett says, an...
Forum: Daily banter 8th August 2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,267
Posted By jamoca
Thanks - this is really interesting and...

Thanks - this is really interesting and intriguing.

I probably missed this, but are there any downsides for a private buyer buying pre-Sept 2018, other than potentially a higher road tax bill? ...
Forum: Daily banter 8th August 2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,267
Posted By jamoca
I'm rather hoping (hint +++) that you might share...

I'm rather hoping (hint +++) that you might share more about this in the Q7 section. Whilst I know I'm virtually alone in my quest to make the Q7 a more popular model on this forum, I'm rather hoping...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 18th July 2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 37,454
Posted By jamoca
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=14265...

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=14265

I know it's a D3 TDI, but a really good one, and one of the last runs - would you be interested? I'm getting closer to this no longer being a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 28th June 2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Busy anticipating and then having the new...

Busy anticipating and then having the new arrival! :ROFL:

Thanks :)
Forum: Daily banter 23rd June 2018, 07:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,757
Posted By jamoca
Very very sad to hear that Ray - thoughts are...

Very very sad to hear that Ray - thoughts are with you.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd June 2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
Thanks for the comments. Still not decided, but...

Thanks for the comments. Still not decided, but would be looking for £8,500. Would be great to hear from anyone interested!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th June 2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,380
Posted By jamoca
FS: 2010 D3 Sport A8 3.0 TDI (with B&O)

EDIT 10th June 2019: No longer a feeler post - now for sale

This is a feeler post as I'm not 100% decided, but I've still long dreaded the day I'd be posting this, however the arrival of my (now 6...
Forum: Daily banter 5th June 2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,077
Posted By jamoca
Q8 reveal

So it's here - what's the verdict?

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/suvs/brand-new-audi-q8

Personally never saw the point of the coupe/SUV crossover, but think they've done a better job of...
Forum: Daily banter 4th June 2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,376
Posted By jamoca
Ouch. Not the same or nearly as serious, but...

Ouch.

Not the same or nearly as serious, but had a "somewhat" related experience.

Took the 8 on a long road trip down to Switzerland / Italy, and on the deristricted autobahn I started hearing...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th April 2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,041
Posted By jamoca
What a beautiful Surf - I saw and rode in lots of...

What a beautiful Surf - I saw and rode in lots of these while growing up on Borneo island and secretly always wanted one.

Good luck with the sale.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th April 2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,254
Posted By jamoca
:ROFL: I know where Weston-super-Mare is,...

:ROFL:

I know where Weston-super-Mare is, didn't clock that was the legit abbreviation!

I'll blame the fact I didn't grow up anywhere near here... ;)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th April 2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,254
Posted By jamoca
The top arms can be a complete bugger to get out,...

The top arms can be a complete bugger to get out, there is a special tool some use (do a search on here and you should find) or you need to remove the shock to replace them.

Changing the arms can...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th April 2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,254
Posted By jamoca
You'll be able to get Lemforder or TRW ones (both...

You'll be able to get Lemforder or TRW ones (both OEM) cheaper than that - Lemforder from mister-auto or TRW ones from ECP. Lemforder are slightly more than TRW but I've had no issues with my TRW top...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 15th February 2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,111
Posted By jamoca
Thread revival time - am prepping for our new...

Thread revival time - am prepping for our new arrival in May and found the ISOFIX fittings in my D3 last weekend.

Is there a top tether anchor point in the D3s? I couldn't find one.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 15th February 2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,626
Posted By jamoca
I use these, am on my second set which has done...

I use these, am on my second set which has done 20,000 miles including snow in the alps, rain on the Autobahn, and still going strong. They're probably not as sophisticated as Audi ones, but at the...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 22nd December 2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,006
Posted By jamoca
Thank you - very local to me, so that's perfect!

Thank you - very local to me, so that's perfect!
Forum: D3 - Transmission 21st December 2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,006
Posted By jamoca
Great news - glad it's all sorted. Which...

Great news - glad it's all sorted.

Which garage did you go to? I'm not far from you and wouldn't mind having the same done on mine.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd November 2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,136
Posted By jamoca
That sounds horrific, sorry to hear that and hope...

That sounds horrific, sorry to hear that and hope all gets sorted out.

Separately, do you know what you might want to downsize to?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th November 2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,558
Posted By jamoca
Done over 5,000 miles since putting them on (did...

Done over 5,000 miles since putting them on (did a long road trip to the continent). Drives beautifully - kicking myself for not doing them earlier.

Looking back, I wish I'd done the ARB too...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th November 2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,665
Posted By jamoca
I'll have a look tonight if I have an AMI socket...

I'll have a look tonight if I have an AMI socket - if so I'll have it off you Simon. +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th November 2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,665
Posted By jamoca
Hi Alex, is this for phone audio only or will it...

Hi Alex, is this for phone audio only or will it stream music?
Forum: Daily banter 1st November 2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,904
Posted By jamoca
Just turned 35. Was 32 when I got my '8......

Just turned 35.

Was 32 when I got my '8... :cool:
Forum: Spotless 8th October 2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 86,755
Posted By jamoca
Cheers Marcin - that would make sense, given the...

Cheers Marcin - that would make sense, given the other (more common) Autosol is essentially a metal abrasive so I'd be concerned about it leaving the chrome more exposed than before starting... +++
Forum: D3 - Lights 8th October 2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,970
Posted By jamoca
Bingo, that was it! The only silly question was...

Bingo, that was it! The only silly question was mine. ;)

Thank you, kind sir!
Forum: Driving bliss 3rd October 2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,676
Posted By jamoca
Missed this thread but it's all rather spooky. ...

Missed this thread but it's all rather spooky.

I'm on holiday and took the 8 to Interlaken today (see separate thread) and drove here via Luxembourg, Mosel, and down the Black Forest.

We're...
Forum: D3 - Lights 3rd October 2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,970
Posted By jamoca
Exterior door handle and mirror lights

Evening...

Sometime in the last 48 hours, both my front exterior door handle and under mirror lights have stopped coming on.

The rear door handle ones work fine, so my uneducated guess is it's...
Forum: Driving bliss 3rd October 2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,824
Posted By jamoca
Hello from Switzerland!

Decided to take the 8 on a two week road trip to the continent, and here she is overlooking Lungern valley, on the way to Interlaken.

Some truly breathtaking scenery, and a terrific road between...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th September 2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,959
Posted By jamoca
Legend, thanks! +++

Legend, thanks! +++
Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 110,836
Posted By jamoca
What incredible knowledge, care and...

What incredible knowledge, care and craftsmanship. Blown away by this thread!
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,959
Posted By jamoca
Daft question for ordering - will any genuine...

Daft question for ordering - will any genuine Audi 373 relay work or is there a specific one for the air suspension? Do I just say J403? Reason I ask is because I see 373 relays are used for other...
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