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Forum: Daily banter 4th December 2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,312
Posted By Dave McB
Evening!...

I haven't been around much of late - i'm actually rarely on the internet other than for work purposes these days - but happened to bump in to Brian at a hotel in Prestwick, and he reminded me of what...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th August 2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,265
Posted By Dave McB
That's a pretty decent looking car for a decent...

That's a pretty decent looking car for a decent price!

Slightly off topic - what's the pic of the S8 with an intercooler? Pics ain't working too well
Forum: Daily banter 30th August 2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,054
Posted By Dave McB
Blue. I used to be a parts advisor for a...

Blue.

I used to be a parts advisor for a Euro Car Parts and developed a deep dislike for anything beetle-y.

However - my wife (and her family) are beetle mad and own 2....or is it 3.......
...
Forum: Daily banter 29th January 2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,713
Posted By Dave McB
MikkiJayne - il get some pics up soon. I think...

MikkiJayne - il get some pics up soon. I think there's some here if you check through my old posts. It's a wonderful car but every journey involves some sort of fear or another - whether that's speed...
Forum: Daily banter 16th January 2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,713
Posted By Dave McB
Hello.....

Evening all.

Been a while since ive been about so I thought id put a post up and see how everyone is getting on :)

Incase people didn't know - I moved on my blue D2 to Ollie so I could buy a C5...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th January 2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,280
Posted By Dave McB
damn id have had this!

damn id have had this!
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th January 2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,377
Posted By Dave McB
Now that's a cool car! :D

Now that's a cool car! :D
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th June 2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,730
Posted By Dave McB
My old S8 used to do it until I changed the fluid...

My old S8 used to do it until I changed the fluid and filter.

I suspect its the valve bodies not closing or connecting properly causing it to not choose the correct gear.

Do a filter change,...
Forum: Daily banter 15th June 2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,371
Posted By Dave McB
You could have borrowed my RS6 if need be - its...

You could have borrowed my RS6 if need be - its in for a gearbox remap and was parked outside +++

Glad to hear it was fixed in the end though:D
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 15th June 2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,438
Posted By Dave McB
invest in the proper kit. the cheap copies...

invest in the proper kit.

the cheap copies and software only harm your computer - from experience
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,201
Posted By Dave McB
Have to admit, I do love a ovlov I have a...

Have to admit, I do love a ovlov

I have a 'pool car' that everyone I know has had a loan of.

Never lets me down and always goes well.

Cant bring myself to sell it. :D+++
Forum: Daily banter 23rd February 2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,308
Posted By Dave McB
I had a similar carry on with BBA reman. Never...

I had a similar carry on with BBA reman. Never again.


I would recommend http://www.actronics.eu/en

My friend used them and said they were very helpful+++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th January 2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,435
Posted By Dave McB
Jeez that's some rear dunt! I doubt even...

Jeez that's some rear dunt! I doubt even Michaelangelo could make that look pretty again.

GLWTS
Forum: Daily banter 13th January 2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,838
Posted By Dave McB
Further to your OCD, I propose it might be...

Further to your OCD, I propose it might be catching - I suspect I'm not the only one who opened the xls file :ROFL:

I also take note of the fact your car is now looked after by my friend Stuart...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th November 2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,108
Posted By Dave McB
Coming from a former owner - a right good car...

Coming from a former owner - a right good car that's been well looked after (by me!) and wanted for noting (well - except a wheel refurb which Ollie has done)

Ollie forgot to add that the timing...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st October 2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,459
Posted By Dave McB
I didn't even know they existed - however the...

I didn't even know they existed - however the company I work for has an account with Gates - I shall attempt to check it out on Monday (although Gates are murder to try and get the right department -...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 28th October 2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,536
Posted By Dave McB
I have to say, I know the Mackies guys very well....

I have to say, I know the Mackies guys very well. Wouldn't go anywhere else tbh.
They actually build valve body recon machines for high profile auto box reconditioners all over the world and have...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,289
Posted By Dave McB
sounds like it could be a bad earth As for a...

sounds like it could be a bad earth

As for a jump starter pack, you should get one of those lil pocket sized ones - I have one and its fantastic
(google search 'angry jester' - theres a lot of...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th August 2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,862
Posted By Dave McB
Have you tried PIAA bulbs? Seem to have a...

Have you tried PIAA bulbs? Seem to have a different gas inside them, making them brighter. Every set iv seen have been very bright
...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 4th August 2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,245
Posted By Dave McB
Whn you coded out the SAI, did you remove...

Whn you coded out the SAI, did you remove anything? Mine is playing up, and id rather code out than have to remove if possible
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th August 2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,720
Posted By Dave McB
Surprisingly Ollie - when I had it (and didn't...

Surprisingly Ollie - when I had it (and didn't use it often) - it was quite bad when it hadn't been used for a while, but fine if I was using it day after day.

Coincidentally, the brand of oil...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 4th August 2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,060
Posted By Dave McB
Im defo interested in getting this done on the...

Im defo interested in getting this done on the ****box - I plan on having before and after dyno runs done +++
Forum: Daily banter 6th July 2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,452
Posted By Dave McB
id have loved to have turbo'd mine rather than...

id have loved to have turbo'd mine rather than buy an RS6+++
Forum: Alternative Fuels 4th July 2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 58,055
Posted By Dave McB
Iv mentioned on more than one occasion about...

Iv mentioned on more than one occasion about chatting to Bosch and the proposed ideas about impressed stock in service stations, battery leasing and swapping at service stations.
That coupled with...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th June 2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,970
Posted By Dave McB
TBH mate im not entirely sure what 'green' means ...

TBH mate im not entirely sure what 'green' means

I think the one that's on the car is the solar reflective type- I was half assuming the 'green' part means its a green tint at the top??
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 18th June 2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,970
Posted By Dave McB
Im on the Audi dealer site just now - ...

Im on the Audi dealer site just now -

Options codes are as follows;

L0R = RHD

Your options are;
PRCode: 4GH = Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sunshield
PRCode: 4GK = Laminated...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 4th June 2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 58,055
Posted By Dave McB
I was speaking to a Bosch rep a few months back...

I was speaking to a Bosch rep a few months back who suggested that battery swapping may become more common over time -
i.e rolling out a set of battery swap points at service stations over the...
Forum: Owners Meets 28th May 2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,032
Posted By Dave McB
id have bloody loved that+++ :mad:hmph

id have bloody loved that+++

:mad:hmph
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th May 2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By Dave McB
AFAIK I thought the whole unit came as one piece...

AFAIK I thought the whole unit came as one piece - hence the post with the part numbers.

Il have a further look into that first+++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th May 2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,202
Posted By Dave McB
by motion detection I mean - for example - if the...

by motion detection I mean - for example - if the car is shook/hit while sat in a car park (ie with no keys in ignition) would it switch on and record.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th May 2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By Dave McB
Wanted: ABS Pump

probably one for the forum sponsors tbh...

I need to recondition my ABS pump on the RS6. Its an inconvenience to have it taken off and sent away - we are stuck with a VOR (vehicle on ramps) until...
Forum: Daily banter 28th May 2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,314
Posted By Dave McB
I second that motion :ROFL: (although I claim...

I second that motion :ROFL:
(although I claim credit for the idea and the quality of the paint job)

I cant see the pictures because im at work - but I cant wait to see it complete +++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th May 2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,202
Posted By Dave McB
Marcin - does this have a motion sensor in it? ...

Marcin - does this have a motion sensor in it?

My father in law is on the lookout for one (im gonna buy him it as a present for doing some work on my house) but wants one with motion detection
Forum: Owners Meets 15th May 2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,755
Posted By Dave McB
Love the T-shirts +++ Id have had one of...

Love the T-shirts +++

Id have had one of them had i been able to make it.
I do love a souvenir t-shirt
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th May 2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,237
Posted By Dave McB
Accdording to Mackie's - theres 2 options. ...

Accdording to Mackie's - theres 2 options.
One has the filter tray 2mm deeper than the other one. If the incorrect one is fitted, the box can be starved of oil and ruined. (Heard a horror story...
Forum: Owners Meets 15th May 2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,678
Posted By Dave McB
Thumbs down Jim - unfortunately i cant make the weekender. ...

Jim - unfortunately i cant make the weekender.
Need to work that weekend and have a million things on - as well as that, my new toy is currently in the garage so im stuck with the old Ovlov as a...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 15th May 2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,835
Posted By Dave McB
There was a post on FB the other night with what...

There was a post on FB the other night with what looked like Gregor's car (cant remember username) 77-something maybe? Has a 3.7 in Blue - getting done - maybe if hes still about he can offer up his...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 15th May 2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,625
Posted By Dave McB
Thats a beautiful job. Well done guys. The...

Thats a beautiful job.

Well done guys. The devil is in the detail (the lil corner bits etc)+++
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 11th May 2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,283
Posted By Dave McB
ABS wiring diagrams

Does anyone have access to an ABS wiring diagram for my 2004 C5 RS6?

I could be doing with a copy please!
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,073
Posted By Dave McB
I know that on BMW's the speedo doesn't work if...

I know that on BMW's the speedo doesn't work if theres an abs issue..

Could this be the same??
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 7th May 2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,589
Posted By Dave McB
The ABS warning light is on - showing o/s/f speed...

The ABS warning light is on - showing o/s/f speed sensor intermittent.
I suspect its a sign of ABS pump/ecu failure

The wipers and indicators don't work when the cars first switched on - They...
Forum: Spotless 6th May 2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,887
Posted By Dave McB
Looking fantastic Ollie. +++ That scratch on...

Looking fantastic Ollie. +++

That scratch on the nsf wing bugged the **** out of me from day one.

Have u managed to get the rest of the interior trim changed over yet?
Forum: Daily banter 4th May 2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,758
Posted By Dave McB
The 1st place story was in fact true (to what...

The 1st place story was in fact true (to what extent I'm unsure) - hence the warnings about cruise control on American vehicles.
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 4th May 2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,589
Posted By Dave McB
Well - it arrived. Ninja black, black...

Well - it arrived.

Ninja black, black windows, black leather and carbon trim. Almost as perfect as you can get.

Turns out its been looked after for its high mileage life, and has a stainless...
Forum: Daily banter 4th May 2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,036
Posted By Dave McB
IMO you get a hell of a lot of a car for your...

IMO you get a hell of a lot of a car for your money.

Bear in mind an S6 or RS6 is significantly more in purchase price.
S8's are well made and not enough of a moneypit to warrant their absolute...
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 29th April 2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,589
Posted By Dave McB
Curiously enough, the guy changed his mind yet...

Curiously enough, the guy changed his mind yet again and has decided to sell it on Autotrader.

Personally i was a bit miffed. I couldnt understand why people wouldnt want to sell me a car.
...
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 27th April 2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,589
Posted By Dave McB
Well.......here's what happened....... ...

Well.......here's what happened.......

Silver one was advertised as 'mint'. Was just starting to get a bit rough round the edges IMO. Averaged 1 owner per year. Didn't have the gearbox rebuild as...
Forum: Daily banter 24th April 2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By Dave McB
There a guy on rs246 that rents out the full kit...

There a guy on rs246 that rents out the full kit - inc the bits that only Audi do - dunno what price he charges though.
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 24th April 2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,589
Posted By Dave McB
Thanks for the input guys. I prefer the...

Thanks for the input guys.

I prefer the grey/black colour combo myself - although each is a beautiful car.

The silver one has led a pampered life, iv been in contact with its previous owners...
Forum: House and Home DIY 24th April 2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,529
Posted By Dave McB
Looks great - I hope that u barely ever need to...

Looks great - I hope that u barely ever need to open it +++
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