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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st March 2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,689
Posted By tonupkid
I have always been more than happy to buy cars...

I have always been more than happy to buy cars from lazy owners.
Their cars are often filthy and their adverts make it easy for potential buyers to ignore what they are selling.
However, being a...
Forum: Owners Meets 27th February 2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By tonupkid
Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(

Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd February 2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By tonupkid
It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)

It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th February 2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By tonupkid
For the key to open the boot you need to be...

For the key to open the boot you need to be standing behind the car.
Also, do you have the option to open your boot by poking your foot underneath the back and withdrawing it, while the key is about...
Forum: D2 - Interior 11th February 2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,937
Posted By tonupkid
Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the...

Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the accelerator from hitting the floor.
I forget which way is which but a quick test drive will make this very obvious.
Forum: D2 - Interior 5th February 2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,937
Posted By tonupkid
Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.

Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.
Forum: D2 - Interior 5th February 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,937
Posted By tonupkid
It's good to repeat this procedure from time to...

It's good to repeat this procedure from time to time as it's fairly easy to inadvertently switch the kickdown off (I've done it).
Without it enabled the cars lifeless and flat, and this switch is...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,422,613
Posted By tonupkid
Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV)...

Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV) has 'creep'. So manoeuvring is exactly the same as in an automatic ICE vehicle.

Interesting what you say, Andrew, about start-stop being...
Forum: Daily banter 9th January 2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,876
Posted By tonupkid
Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D ...

Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D
You're going to love those headlights :+++
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By tonupkid
I've been giving this a bit more thought, and...

I've been giving this a bit more thought, and although Ian, with his extensive knowledge, is likely in the right ballpark. By pricing the car low (c £10k) you will be missing the opportunity to...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By tonupkid
Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd...

Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd start somewhere north of the £15k mark.
These are vanishingly rare, especially examples with a decent history and a proper maintenance record, like...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,639
Posted By tonupkid
Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner...

Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner bed & breakfast for both Friday and Saturday +++
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,639
Posted By tonupkid
Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there...

Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By tonupkid
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th December 2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,330
Posted By tonupkid
People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K...

People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K bulbs, in the mistaken belief that a higher K represents more light when in fact it means a more blue light.
As human eyes are not especially well...
Forum: Daily banter 10th December 2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,299
Posted By tonupkid
Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++

Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,330
Posted By tonupkid
It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life....

It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life. The internals are slowly consumed by use. The lamps adjust for this but eventually, there is no remaining adjustment and the light output degrades,...
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd November 2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,071
Posted By tonupkid
On the list to check it out. Thank you +++

On the list to check it out. Thank you +++
Forum: Owners Meets 21st November 2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,071
Posted By tonupkid
Thanks+++ Will check these out.

Thanks+++ Will check these out.
Forum: Owners Meets 16th November 2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,071
Posted By tonupkid
WOW Thanks! Great suggestions Steve. Hope you...

WOW Thanks! Great suggestions Steve. Hope you Anely can make it.
Forum: Owners Meets 16th November 2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,071
Posted By tonupkid
That pub in Leicestershire is a convenient...

That pub in Leicestershire is a convenient mid-way between Jim and myself but we're leaning towards Warwickshire for the actual meet. All suggestions and ideas are welcome.
Forum: Owners Meets 6th November 2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,071
Posted By tonupkid
Jim I have replied to your message, immediately...

Jim
I have replied to your message, immediately prior to reading your message here I checked the forum messages to see if you'd got back to me. Seeing nothing there and discovering no evidence of my...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 1st November 2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,735
Posted By tonupkid
Hi David. I know little about the technical...

Hi David. I know little about the technical aspects of this issue, and you seem to have these well covered.
I understand that you have a voltage drop between the hot (supply) side of your wire and...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 15th October 2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,120
Posted By tonupkid
Missing top tint LOL. I'd not even noticed this...

Missing top tint LOL. I'd not even noticed this omission till reading about it here.
If it's such an issue, why not pop into a window tinter and get one applied to your screen.

My overwhelming...
Forum: Daily banter 20th September 2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,766
Posted By tonupkid
Now that's a sexy little beast

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29975&stc=1&d=1695226379
Forum: Daily banter 5th September 2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,799
Posted By tonupkid
That is bonkers brilliant. I love it. I am...

That is bonkers brilliant. I love it. I am jealous. And my current PC setup is not a million miles away from this, hmmmmm
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
Posted By tonupkid
:rofl:+++

:rofl:+++
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd July 2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
Wow! Sean, I love what you've done there....

Wow! Sean, I love what you've done there. Excellent work with your camera too +++
Forum: Daily banter 3rd July 2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,662
Posted By tonupkid
Yes, indeed I do have a D4 S8 Plus. It's...

Yes, indeed I do have a D4 S8 Plus.

It's been with me for three years and about 25k miles now, so there's a bit of history to go on.

Things that have required attention.
Sunroof spoiler lift...
Forum: Owners Meets 10th June 2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
Great shots Sean, thanks for taking and sharing...

Great shots Sean, thanks for taking and sharing them +++
Forum: Owners Meets 9th June 2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
Meet 2023 Pictures

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29658&stc=1&d=1686322735

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29659&stc=1&d=1686322735
...
Forum: Owners Meets 8th June 2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,888
Posted By tonupkid
I think it was me talking about this meet...

I think it was me talking about this meet (Bruntingthorpe)
This was the first one I attended.
My fellow passengers, (brother, son and me,) bumped into an old business competitor. We were having...
Forum: Owners Meets 8th June 2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
Our Ednam House dinner is now paid for.

Our Ednam House dinner is now paid for.
Forum: Owners Meets 7th June 2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
Got back last night after a tootle up to Dundee...

Got back last night after a tootle up to Dundee for a couple of nights, and a long return journey that ended with a spirited :rolleyes: drive through the High Peaks. Three years in and this car still...
Forum: Owners Meets 1st June 2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,852
Posted By tonupkid
Some great suggestions from everyone here +++ ...

Some great suggestions from everyone here +++

Ann's suggestion is: Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Mine would be: Apocalypse - Hawkwind
Others would be:
Baby Driver - Simon and Garfunkel...
Forum: Owners Meets 31st May 2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,348
Posted By tonupkid
The abuse has already commenced :ROFL: Good...

The abuse has already commenced :ROFL:
Good luck with sorting it, but I guess that driving a smaller motor will be punishment enough ... maybe. ;)
Forum: Owners Meets 31st May 2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
We'll be skipping it too. Three meals a day, I...

We'll be skipping it too.
Three meals a day, I don't know how you all manage that!
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,988
Posted By tonupkid
Perhaps despite its alarm, it knows better than...

Perhaps despite its alarm, it knows better than to not start when commanded by the hand that so kindly fettles.
It was between a rock and a hard place. I feel sorry for it :ROFL:

Hopefully your...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st May 2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By tonupkid
Hi Ron Hope she's behaving herself. The one...

Hi Ron
Hope she's behaving herself. The one major failing on the D3 seems to be those rear light clusters, and there are four of them!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st May 2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,512
Posted By tonupkid
Beautiful work Sean. Must be so satisfying +++

Beautiful work Sean. Must be so satisfying +++
Forum: Owners Meets 30th April 2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,939
Posted By tonupkid
briang9---------Brian-------Lorne Sausage,...

briang9---------Brian-------Lorne Sausage, Tournedos, Panna cotta
briang9---------Edith-------Pate, Halibut, Treacle Tart
HPsauce--------Andrew-----Cullen Skink, Halibut, Cheese...
Forum: Daily banter 17th April 2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 2,777,371
Posted By tonupkid
But surely, one look at the driver and it'd be a...

But surely, one look at the driver and it'd be a fail :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 26th March 2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,273
Posted By tonupkid
Me too

Me too
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 23rd March 2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,468
Posted By tonupkid
There is a known issue with the D2 cruise...

There is a known issue with the D2 cruise control. The solution is to work the cruise switch vigorously.
The thinking here is that sometimes with underuse the electrical contacts become corroded...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd March 2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,527
Posted By tonupkid
I tend not to have dynamic steering enabled. I...

I tend not to have dynamic steering enabled. I prefer predictability :D when I go around the bends.
The Plus is more tuned but if this affects the MPG I'd guess it would be to decrease it.
Forum: Daily banter 22nd March 2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,527
Posted By tonupkid
Here you go. This picture was taken last...

Here you go.

This picture was taken last month and shows the long-term memory in my 2016 S8 Plus. It's accumulated this data over more than 17k miles, as you can see, so it's a pretty stable...
Forum: Q7 4L 15th March 2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,532
Posted By tonupkid
I have a (Smarty) sim in my MMI High 3G and it...

I have a (Smarty) sim in my MMI High 3G and it works great. Anyone (with the password) can access the car system/arial which is a significant improvement on a stand-alone smartphone sitting inside...
Forum: Daily banter 13th March 2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,137
Posted By tonupkid
And the D4 is a delighfully similar experience to...

And the D4 is a delighfully similar experience to the D2
Forum: Owners Meets 26th February 2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,149
Posted By tonupkid
Deposit and Confirmed S Sargent – 2nd & 3rd...

Deposit and Confirmed
S Sargent – 2nd & 3rd June - £50.00 deposit paid - CONFIRMED
D Cantello – 2nd & 3rd June - £25.00 deposit paid - CONFIRMED
D Stables – 2nd & 3rd June - £50.00 deposit paid -...
Forum: Owners Meets 17th February 2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,149
Posted By tonupkid
Is this still on? Been wondering about it this...

Is this still on? Been wondering about it this very evening.
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