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Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 16th February 2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 56,707
Posted By andycaca
I bought mine back in 2014 and use it as a true...

I bought mine back in 2014 and use it as a true daily driver. awesome car. It's currently off the road having the wheels refurbished.
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th April 2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,105
Posted By andycaca
you'll be lucky to get 15bhp from an exhaust...

you'll be lucky to get 15bhp from an exhaust change on a n/a engine. more important is the sound, however :)
Forum: D3 - Transmission 7th April 2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,350
Posted By andycaca
my wife does exactly the same, any time my hand...

my wife does exactly the same, any time my hand goes anywhere near the shifter!
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 29th March 2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,195
Posted By andycaca
dont fill the tank, half full is plenty if you...

dont fill the tank, half full is plenty
if you spill diesel on the road and you take down a biker or cause a crash you will be in masses of trouble.

same goes for oil or coolant leaks too.
...
Forum: Owners Meets 29th March 2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,267
Posted By andycaca
Sorry everyone, I am going to have to pull out....

Sorry everyone, I am going to have to pull out. SWMBO wants to do something on that day. It's only fair as I am spending 15 hours the previous day on my own, doing stuff that I want to do :D
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 29th March 2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,195
Posted By andycaca
have you ever been before? if not, your car...

have you ever been before?
if not, your car will be fine. its you that might not be :ROFL:

take a passenger, instruct them to keep an eye on cars coming up fast (VERY FAST) behind.

drop the...
Forum: Owners Meets 26th March 2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,267
Posted By andycaca
I could do next sunday (saturday i am at blyton...

I could do next sunday (saturday i am at blyton park for the toyota sprint series). best of all, the cafe is about 1 mile from my house!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th March 2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,075
Posted By andycaca
i'm going to start prepping, and when the celica...

i'm going to start prepping, and when the celica engine is back together and the car running, it's time to pull the S8 to bits :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd March 2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,075
Posted By andycaca
I'm just reading that guide, as I am sure the...

I'm just reading that guide, as I am sure the little pipe thing is leaking on my car.

sheeeeeettt!!!

has anyone on here carried out the job? it looks pretty involving! changing a cambelt or...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th March 2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,162
Posted By andycaca
PH EA dyno day is taking place at clive's in...

PH EA dyno day is taking place at clive's in norwich on april the 9th.
its fully booked now, but i will be there with the S8 :)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th March 2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,528
Posted By andycaca
i tried a few of the sportier codes, but ended up...

i tried a few of the sportier codes, but ended up going back to the original coding.
anything more sporty meant it was forever shifting down and generally getting on my nercves.
Forum: Daily banter 2nd February 2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,720
Posted By andycaca
nearly same situation and only a fiver out on the...

nearly same situation and only a fiver out on the insurance renewal. must be the area :)
Forum: Daily banter 30th December 2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,838
Posted By andycaca
good! i was going to get all shouty when i read...

good!
i was going to get all shouty when i read page one, but in my mature years i thought i had better wait until the end. good on you :)
Forum: D3 - Lights 24th September 2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,181
Posted By andycaca
that is un.nerving...

that is un.nerving...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 23rd September 2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,139
Posted By andycaca
doesnt sound good ...

doesnt sound good
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=74566.0

apparently you can buy a dongle (for 100 quid!) that will save/backup/allow you to restore the map when its lost.

i...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th September 2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,690
Posted By andycaca
only to register for technical support from...

only to register for technical support from ross-tech, assuming that 1. you need technical support and 2. the previous owner had registered already.

im fairly sure i havent registered with...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th September 2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,892
Posted By andycaca
ooh you bargain hunter! :D

ooh you bargain hunter! :D
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th September 2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,892
Posted By andycaca
just like what i did with cylinder #2 last week....

just like what i did with cylinder #2 last week. £39 from TPS for a new one. not bad :)
Forum: Other Audis 1st September 2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,400
Posted By andycaca
on my RNS-E (193G so fairly recent) the volume...

on my RNS-E (193G so fairly recent) the volume stays where it was when turned off. i tend not to listen to "bangin choons" so is always at an acceptable level :)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th August 2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
turned out to be nail/screw punctures in the...

turned out to be nail/screw punctures in the tyres, that i never spotted until this afternoon!

both punctures fixed, all tyres at 39psi. i will check the pressures tomorrow, hopefully theyre good...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th August 2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
i dont know, i didnt have them polished and i...

i dont know, i didnt have them polished and i havent yet had them refurbed.
the tyre that was at 39psi lastnight is at 36 psi as of 10 minutes ago. car hasnt moved.

******* car
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th August 2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
update on the update the tyres still went down,...

update on the update
the tyres still went down, so replacing the core did no good.
i bought a tyre valve removal kit off ebay and took a punt on some replacement valves
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd August 2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,928
Posted By andycaca
+++:D

+++:D
Forum: Daily banter 18th August 2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,080
Posted By andycaca
did someone say hillclimb? Not the S8, but...

did someone say hillclimb? Not the S8, but another 4WD beastie :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HknrPGVlab4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNuZuMssU3Q...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th August 2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
little update on the tyres. refurbishment: i...

little update on the tyres.

refurbishment: i visited BA wheels in norwich following recommendations. for a drive in/drive out service i was quoted £380 for all 4 wheels. this includes refurb (but...
Forum: Owners Meets 14th August 2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,414
Posted By andycaca
I'll be bombing down the A140 tomorrow morning...

I'll be bombing down the A140 tomorrow morning from norwich to a little village just a few miles south of Diss, and then back again in the afternoon. :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th August 2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,330
Posted By andycaca
are you "abitlikefiennes" on pistonheads? theres...

are you "abitlikefiennes" on pistonheads? theres a very similar topic in the EA sub-forum :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th August 2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
my car already has TPMS, but i guess the wheels...

my car already has TPMS, but i guess the wheels dont. do you know anything about getting the correct audi ones, so it integrates with the DIS?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th August 2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
i was just looking generally. i quite like the...

i was just looking generally. i quite like the look of the flush fit ones, or small silver ones that wont stick out like a sore thumb against the polished alloy :)

i have a couple of very slow...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th August 2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,775
Posted By andycaca
Wheel valves

gooooood morning everyone :)
I am thinking about having my 20" FE wheels refurbished (repolished and lacquered) and i would like to replace the black tyre valves with something that blends in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th August 2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,330
Posted By andycaca
If you need a VCDS scan to confirm anything, you...

If you need a VCDS scan to confirm anything, you know where i am. no bribery needed :)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd August 2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,698
Posted By andycaca
hmm... my D2 has a very slow and unexplained...

hmm... my D2 has a very slow and unexplained coolant leak. I think some detailed investigations are in order :)
Forum: House and Home DIY 1st August 2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,463
Posted By andycaca
I've had my eye on those USB mains sockets for a...

I've had my eye on those USB mains sockets for a while now, something I will definitely be putting in the new house. Also, nice dog. woof! :)
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 1st August 2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,153
Posted By andycaca
I've thought about having this done to my S8 and...

I've thought about having this done to my S8 and emailed a local terraclean franchisee. They didnt bother getting back to me...

This is the garage that wasnt bothered about my custom:...
Forum: Daily banter 30th July 2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,268
Posted By andycaca
probably similar to have an elephant sit on you,...

probably similar to have an elephant sit on you, i would imagine!!!!

car above weighs 1320Kg ready to race, and is fully road legal. its on semi-slicks and has about 450bhp :D
Forum: Daily banter 30th July 2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,268
Posted By andycaca
its a toyota celica ST165, the 4WD rally car....

its a toyota celica ST165, the 4WD rally car. laptimes etc recorded with my racelogic performance box....
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,882
Posted By andycaca
do you have an S8 with the brembo 4-pot calipers?

do you have an S8 with the brembo 4-pot calipers?
Forum: Daily banter 29th July 2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,268
Posted By andycaca
wow, cool vid. ignore the really low resolution...

wow, cool vid. ignore the really low resolution and theres some cracking cars in there. im relatively happy to see none of the manual shift cars could beat my personal record of 3.9 (or 3.8, cant...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 29th July 2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,100
Posted By andycaca
well done, i knew you could handle car DIY stuff...

well done, i knew you could handle car DIY stuff :)
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th July 2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,773
Posted By andycaca
He's not the only one ;)

He's not the only one ;)
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 27th July 2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,773
Posted By andycaca
I've just burnt a test DVD and can confirm the...

I've just burnt a test DVD and can confirm the trial is working correctly for my chosen postcode area :)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 25th July 2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,159
Posted By andycaca
i use that oil in my celica, transit van, and S8....

i use that oil in my celica, transit van, and S8. twice as nice with a trade card too. :)
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th July 2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,638
Posted By andycaca
i have one if its any use to you. not that it...

i have one if its any use to you. not that it should be any use, as the analogue signal has been turned off now anyway.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 24th July 2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,668
Posted By andycaca
flat shift ;) retarding (or cutting the...

flat shift ;)
retarding (or cutting the ignition entirely) reduces the load on the transmission.

its something i keep meaning to set up on my race car, but i need to make a clutch switch and i...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd July 2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,345
Posted By andycaca
i would be tempted to use an impact gun. then you...

i would be tempted to use an impact gun. then you can lean into the socket and ensure it doesnt rise and slip off

good luck with the final one :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd July 2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,860
Posted By andycaca
my wife is out at a hen-do, i'm bored... ...

my wife is out at a hen-do, i'm bored...

time to get out the dremel :D
Forum: Daily banter 19th July 2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,093
Posted By andycaca
that is what the rear blind is for ;)

that is what the rear blind is for ;)
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 19th July 2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,668
Posted By andycaca
changed o2 sensor so did some logging. (Stat heavy!)

after a day on the tools yesterday, changing the passenger side lambda sensor i thought it prudent to go for a drive this morning and check everything was ok. ive not really used VCDS in anger...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th July 2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,929
Posted By andycaca
i had the seal replaced by a friendly mechanic....

i had the seal replaced by a friendly mechanic. he only had to remove the passenger side cat to get access. the seal recesses 1.7mm from the surface, be very careful and gentle when replacing it :)
...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 13th July 2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,638
Posted By andycaca
unplug the tv unit in the boot and then plug it...

unplug the tv unit in the boot and then plug it back in again?
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