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Forum: Daily banter 24th November 2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,322
Posted By Dan
Daniel Menell Lawyer specialising in high...

Daniel Menell

Lawyer specialising in high value personal injury / clinical negligence.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 11th November 2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,422
Posted By Dan
Having seen this in the flesh, must be one of the...

Having seen this in the flesh, must be one of the nicest looking D3's in the UK, and totally spotless too. Real beauty - GLWTS Rob
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd November 2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Now sold

Now sold
Forum: Spotless 30th October 2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,418
Posted By Dan
I've used oven cleaner to great effect, just...

I've used oven cleaner to great effect, just don't get it on the paintwork!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th October 2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Are they steel wheels with a cover? They look...

Are they steel wheels with a cover? They look nice.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 26th October 2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Lol David, indeed - I did try the lawnmower...

Lol David, indeed - I did try the lawnmower wheels on the 8 but they didn't quite fill the arches enough. Just didn't look right.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 26th October 2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Cool Did I not mention -the price goes up £50 for...

Did I not mention -the price goes up £50 for every degree it falls below 10 ! ;-)

Seriously, don't hang about or these will have to be offered to the great unwashed on fleebay as I have winters...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th October 2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Right, I've now taken loads of photos. But...

Right, I've now taken loads of photos. But photobucket seems to be playing up presently so I'll try to add them later. As you'll see, tyres are the superb and very highly rated Finnish made Nokian...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd October 2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,090
Posted By Dan
I can't bear the madness anymore. Ok ok, I'll buy...

I can't bear the madness anymore. Ok ok, I'll buy it to end the suffering.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 22nd October 2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Not had a chance to take photos, but bumpety bump...

Not had a chance to take photos, but bumpety bump anyway. Need to clear space for the spare wheels for the A8 replacement.

Temp is dropping. Snow is coming. Turn your A8 into a snow plough and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th October 2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
I'll take some photos tomorrow and post them up.

I'll take some photos tomorrow and post them up.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th October 2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Erm….:Confused: Sorry, no idea. I wouldn't...

Erm….:Confused:

Sorry, no idea. I wouldn't have thought the width would be an issue. I'm sure someone knows the answer, and I'm sure come to think of it that I've seen D2's with fat 5's on. You're...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th October 2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Not sure I could afford it now. Been car shopping...

Not sure I could afford it now. Been car shopping today ;-)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th October 2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Now sold. Bit sad.

Now sold.
Bit sad.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th October 2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Yup, high load index is always good in my book....

Yup, high load index is always good in my book. Stiffens up the sidewalls and prevents saggy looking tyres!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th October 2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,007
Posted By Dan
Winter Wheels / Tyres

+++For sale,

Set of Fully refurbished fat 5's.

I sourced these as a set of spare winter wheels. 2 of them were bought as brand new and unused, having been spares. I had them all powder coated...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th October 2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
It is looking likely that my gorgeous 4.2 V8 has...

It is looking likely that my gorgeous 4.2 V8 has a new home later this week.

Hence, for sale will be a set of fully refurbished fat 5's with some practically un-used Nokian WRA-3 rubber, all only...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th October 2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Some pics taken today; ...

Some pics taken today;

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/IMG_5117_zpsa95b29d3.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/demonell/media/IMG_5117_zpsa95b29d3.jpg.html)
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd October 2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Now gracing the pages of Auto Trader. I'd so much...

Now gracing the pages of Auto Trader. I'd so much rather sell to an enthusiast though!
Will be taking some less arty and more sales like photos at the weekend, weather permitting.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th September 2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Thanks Rob. Next Service due in 12,100...

Thanks Rob.

Next Service due in 12,100 miles, or 499 days too +++

Obviously keyless entry (one of my favourite features), power boot, neon glow interior door-card mood lighting - not sure which...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th September 2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/M...

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps9b3c53ed.jpg[/URL]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsdb04d842.jpg...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th September 2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,111
Posted By Dan
Fs 2009 d3 4.2fsi

As the Mrs is getting a bigger car, I'm downsizing to something sporty with 2 seats, hence after almost a year of ownership my car needs a good home. Some pics below. In brief, spec is:-

Grey with...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th August 2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,634
Posted By Dan
Very tempting (and well worth the money too at...

Very tempting (and well worth the money too at less then 25% of cost). As above, MUST RESIST
Forum: Daily banter 7th August 2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,300
Posted By Dan
Stayed in Gryon, near Villars, but drove all over...

Stayed in Gryon, near Villars, but drove all over the place, including Diablarets, and then up to Glacier 3000. The weather could have been better as you can see!

Some piccies:-

...
Forum: Daily banter 7th August 2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,300
Posted By Dan
Long distance machine

Well, I've recently returned from a holiday in Switzerland. Rather than facing the inevitable holiday time queues and delays with flying we decided to drive.

With the kids in the back happily...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 12th June 2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,758
Posted By Dan
Careful Marcin. This is a public forum. You were...

Careful Marcin. This is a public forum. You were clearly over exaggerating so you might want to edit that?
Forum: Daily banter 11th June 2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,767
Posted By Dan
awesome car - lovely! Enjoy +++

awesome car - lovely!
Enjoy +++
Forum: Owners Meets 9th June 2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 48,016
Posted By Dan
Looks like an awesome weekend. Gutted I could not...

Looks like an awesome weekend. Gutted I could not make it, but will look forward to attending next year.
Marcin, that's a great pic (the first one)
Forum: Daily banter 6th June 2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,113
Posted By Dan
Such a suggestion would only be flattering if...

Such a suggestion would only be flattering if you'd had "intimate relations" with other forum members.

Is there anything we should know? :p
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 5th June 2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,638
Posted By Dan
No 2 for me.

No 2 for me.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd June 2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,417
Posted By Dan
Good idea - I might try a wrap first. If it goes...

Good idea - I might try a wrap first. If it goes wrong it's just a few quid. +++
Forum: Daily banter 2nd June 2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,113
Posted By Dan
We have to date a total of 1,345 years between 27...

We have to date a total of 1,345 years between 27 people, which according to my calculator tells me the average age is:-

49.81 years young.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 1st June 2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,417
Posted By Dan
Smile This is on my to do list. You seem to be able...

This is on my to do list.
You seem to be able to get replacement covers for £160 ish. Audi ones are 3x that price, which seems insane as they are just moulded plastic. I think (?) D2 ones were...
Forum: Daily banter 31st May 2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,452
Posted By Dan
I think you'll find the problem is that the...

I think you'll find the problem is that the insurance industry are all scum sucking leeches who make it up as they go along, invent statistics plucked from thin air to justify their unsustainable...
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,113
Posted By Dan
Ages of 8 owners...

Another post recently got me thinking about this. I guess, generally, the 8 might be seen as a choice for the more mature end of the spectrum. I recall loving 8's when I first sat in one way back in,...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 30th May 2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,329
Posted By Dan
lol David - I think we all have wood trims don't...

lol David - I think we all have wood trims don't we, other than S8 carbon fibre models?
No ageism was intended. Merely a reflection of a view I held in my 20's and which has stuck, despite my now...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 27th May 2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,329
Posted By Dan
+++ Looks an excellent job. I've always...

+++

Looks an excellent job. I've always loathed acres of wood in a car (unless it's a Bentley). I seem to have a matt finish wood veneer in mine - not sure what the official colour is but it's...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th May 2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,238
Posted By Dan
I seem to get mid 30's quite easily cruising at...

I seem to get mid 30's quite easily cruising at 70-75 (4.2 fsi)

On a run my range is apparently over 600 miles. Will have a chance to test this as I'm driving to Switzerland in July.

Short...
Forum: D3 - Lights 24th May 2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,561
Posted By Dan
I'm interested in this if your led man wants to...

I'm interested in this if your led man wants to offer a group buy.....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th May 2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,829
Posted By Dan
No need to buy Audi oem parts either. Get the...

No need to buy Audi oem parts either.
Get the Meyle HD replacements. Cheaper, and better quality, and a 5 yr guarantee.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th May 2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,290
Posted By Dan
Just need some aluminium S8 mirror covers now to...

Just need some aluminium S8 mirror covers now to match the wheels.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th May 2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,290
Posted By Dan
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/M...

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/demonell/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpseb7dbd71.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/demonell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpseb7dbd71.jpg.html)
...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th May 2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,290
Posted By Dan
Spacers? Noooooo, surely not. They can't be 20mm...

Spacers? Noooooo, surely not. They can't be 20mm spacers. The Mrs did ask me what they were but I had no idea. :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 18th May 2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,171
Posted By Dan
If I had one of those, the underside of my car...

If I had one of those, the underside of my car would be clean enough to eat your dinner off.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th May 2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,290
Posted By Dan
Finally got my back brakes fitted, so today I put...

Finally got my back brakes fitted, so today I put on my refurbed flat silver fat 5's.

Here are the new Zimmerman discs (thanks again Marcin for the help, they're ace)
...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th May 2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 37,204
Posted By Dan
Right then I'll stick the new ones on the rear...

Right then I'll stick the new ones on the rear later today I think.
Forum: Daily banter 17th May 2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,171
Posted By Dan
Simply awesome. Very jealous of that bit of kit!

Simply awesome. Very jealous of that bit of kit!
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 17th May 2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 37,204
Posted By Dan
Which tyres wear faster?

I'm about to fit my summer tyres with refurbed wheels. 2 are new, and 2 a couple of mm below new.
I'd assume fronts will wear faster on the quattro. Especially with my heavy 4.2 lump there. On my...
Forum: Daily banter 16th May 2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,845
Posted By Dan
Can't really offer any useful advice Marcin, but...

Can't really offer any useful advice Marcin, but I shall look forward to seeing the photos!
Forum: Daily banter 8th May 2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,447
Posted By Dan
I think they mean the supplying dealer from whom...

I think they mean the supplying dealer from whom you bought them. Did you take any photographs of the packaging (or have you retained it)?

I agree there is a potential argument that if they were...
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