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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th March 2024, 12:58 PM
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Views: 729
Posted By madcjd
Fair comments I guess. Maybe my figure is...

Fair comments I guess. Maybe my figure is unrealistic- who knows? I’m only looking at what else is for sale out there and comparing my spec and mileage to theirs.

The warranty has over 13 months...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th March 2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By madcjd
You’re absolutely right, but, being a Yorkshire...

You’re absolutely right, but, being a Yorkshire man that feels a big sting.
Of course, when you buy a brand new car from the dealer you expect to lose a lot of money instantly, but, when the car...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th March 2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By madcjd
D5 A8 50 3.0 tdi (2017)

Late ,2017 Audi a8 3.0 tdi 50. Current plate - G2GKA.

The car is in a lovely moonlight (dark) blue colour with black interior and low miles - currently 33k miles.

It also benefits from Audi...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st December 2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Posted By madcjd
now sold

now sold
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th September 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Posted By madcjd
Having recently dinged this A8 - destroying the...

Having recently dinged this A8 - destroying the o/s rear outer lamp and scuffing the rear panel and bumper…….and realising the scarcity of these rear lamps, I will consider sensible offers and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th July 2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Posted By madcjd
Meant to say….’not without its faults’…..typo. ...

Meant to say….’not without its faults’…..typo.

Also, Mot till Dec and currently taxed and insured…..and in use.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th July 2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,550
Posted By madcjd
Considering selling my d3 4.2 tdi lwb

I am torn between selling my a8 or storing it and keeping it for any future need.
I’ve owned the car for almost 9 years. It’s an Oct ‘05 so not silly tax.

Id say it’s a very rare model with some...
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,743
Posted By madcjd
Aaaaah….my mistake. I thought it was 4 wheel...

Aaaaah….my mistake. I thought it was 4 wheel steering 🙄. Never mind, anyhoo, it’s got it - seems a bit odd on a LWB?
Anyway, it’s a high spec car, still on the Audi approved website….what drew me in...
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,743
Posted By madcjd
29421

29421
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2023, 04:21 PM
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Views: 3,743
Posted By madcjd
This is a 2016 model I have deposit down on. ...

This is a 2016 model I have deposit down on.

It has the optional extra of - Dynamic Steering (1N8), £1330 , but, standard on the S8.

It’s in the 2015 a8 pdf brochure online. (P79).
...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd March 2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,561
Posted By madcjd
Thanks. Yours is the more powerful S8 isn’t it? ...

Thanks. Yours is the more powerful S8 isn’t it?

I was thinking more the ‘normal’ (if you can call it that 😀) S8.

Your s8 does have the dynamic steering though doesn’t it?

How do you find...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd March 2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,743
Posted By madcjd
D4 dynamic steering

Does anyone have a d4 with dynamic (4 wheel) steering?

If so, can you offer any opinion or advice on this?

Thanks
Forum: Daily banter 22nd March 2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,561
Posted By madcjd
D4 S8 2014….real mpg figures

Hi.
Obviously, you don’t buy a car like this for economy, but, what is a realistic figure for motorway mpg.
This is a 2014 model on £360 annual tax.
Thanks
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 28th February 2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,751
Posted By madcjd
I’ll take a look-see! Many thanks

I’ll take a look-see! Many thanks
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 28th February 2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,751
Posted By madcjd
MMI screen not fully retracting..

Hi.

Has anyone performed the repair to resolve the jumping/not retracting screen on a D4?

Is it just the same as a D3 - replacing the cogs with metal ones?

Is it any easier or more difficult...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd October 2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,633
Posted By madcjd
Ok. I’ll plug in and see. Thanks

Ok. I’ll plug in and see. Thanks
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd October 2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,633
Posted By madcjd
Common air con fault?

Is there a common air con fault in the D3 cars?
A few years ago I changed the pressure sensor - to no avail. I didn’t code it as I guess it’s just plug and play. The part I used was not genuine audi...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th September 2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,662
Posted By madcjd
Ok - thanks Paul. As much as I love this car, I...

Ok - thanks Paul.
As much as I love this car, I find myself chasing my tail with it! The lists of things it needs/wants seems to be increasing.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd September 2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,662
Posted By madcjd
Bugger! Wish I had a 3.0 😀

Bugger! Wish I had a 3.0 😀
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd September 2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,662
Posted By madcjd
Exhaust pressure sensor A

After waiting 6 hrs yesterday, in a remote (ish) location, for the AA to jump start my A8……(no one else around and no jump leads….)
When the car was started, it took much longer than normal to fire...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 6th September 2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,292
Posted By madcjd
Thanks. Well, it seems your right! Even...

Thanks.
Well, it seems your right!
Even though the fluid level was within the ‘min and max’, I topped up to max and it’s a fix! Happy days!
Cheers
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,727
Posted By madcjd
Forgot to say ….my pipe replacement was from the...

Forgot to say ….my pipe replacement was from the rear of the engine, under the bulkhead area.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,727
Posted By madcjd
I’m a bit late with this…. My issue was the...

I’m a bit late with this….
My issue was the power steering supply hose.
It was about £360 from Audi, but, I had one made up for about £60.
Doing the job took a fair while and I do intend to post...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 1st September 2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,292
Posted By madcjd
Brake warning lights on acceleration

This has started coming up more often now , over the last couple of months…
When I accelerate, not too hard but with a bit of turbo, I get both brake warning lights flashing red. They go off after a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 7th June 2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By madcjd
Thanks - that info makes a lot of sense. Yes,...

Thanks - that info makes a lot of sense. Yes, they were cheap LEDs.
Where about did you put the resistors and what spec were they?
Cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th June 2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By madcjd
A8 d3 rear n/s indicator lamp (early version)

Hi.

Does anyone have a rear n/s indicator lens for sale for a 2006 d3?

I believe the pt no is 4e0 945 095C.

I have gone down the route of replacing ALL LEDs (5v straw hat type) ….but, they...
Forum: Daily banter 19th January 2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,629
Posted By madcjd
That’s useful info - many thanks. I think I...

That’s useful info - many thanks.

I think I can see where I’ll end up…..probably back with a D4. I just found the D4 boot much smaller than the d3 boot.
These cars are hard to match……especially...
Forum: Daily banter 19th January 2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,629
Posted By madcjd
Thanks Roberto….. Your last comment has...

Thanks Roberto…..

Your last comment has already crossed my mind (sell the q7 and run the D3 until prices come down).

The D3 has 170k miles on it, is only worth £3-£4K I guess, but, on my 240...
Forum: Daily banter 18th January 2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,629
Posted By madcjd
A7 comparison

Has anyone here owned an A7 and can offer me their opinion on how a D4 A8 compares to the A7 pls?
I sold my D4 a8 4.2 tdi just over a year ago and now regret it. I now have a 2016 Q7, with lots of...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th August 2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,954
Posted By madcjd
Quick update…. With the inner wheel arch...

Quick update….

With the inner wheel arch removed, this allows access to the underside of the near side air box.
It’s only a screw and hose/circlip that need to be removed/loosened to allow...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th August 2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,954
Posted By madcjd
Many thanks. I plan to attack today. The...

Many thanks.
I plan to attack today.
The hose price (TPS) is £75 plus……
That ETKA picture is a help re the filter box.
Cheers
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 25th August 2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,954
Posted By madcjd
Thanks for reply. It def feels like there’s...

Thanks for reply.
It def feels like there’s something under there still holding it - I will remove the wheel arch cover and see.
My Ur is Tornado red…..
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th August 2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,727
Posted By madcjd
Power steering hose leak 4.2 tdi

I have read the brilliantly detailed post on changing the pipe that goes to the cooler, but, my v8 diesel appears to be leaking in a different location.
My leak drops down onto the GBox sump (and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 25th August 2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,954
Posted By madcjd
4.2 tdi near side lower air filter box removal..

Whilst trying to gain access to the power steering reservoir……
Once the upper of the box and air filter are removed, there are 2 obvious mounting bolts holding the lower section of the filter box....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th February 2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,060
Posted By madcjd
Apologies! The item auto relisted and then...

Apologies!

The item auto relisted and then someone bid straight away.

I do have some genuine D4 roofbars that I will put on here shortly though - not hit flea bay yet.

Cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th February 2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,060
Posted By madcjd
Hi. Sorry... The wiper blades are on...

Hi.

Sorry...

The wiper blades are on eBay and have had a bid placed on them last night - currently £32 plus delivery.

The auction expires next Monday (22nd Feb).

Cheers, Chris
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th February 2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,060
Posted By madcjd
A8 D4 4.2 tdi service parts + wiper blades

I have ....

D4 wiper blades (new and boxed) 4h2 998 002 b

For D4 4.2tdi:

2 x air filters (4h0 129 620 L), 1 pollen filter (4h0 819 439) and 1 oil filter (057 115 561 M).

All genuine parts.
Forum: Daily banter 21st March 2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,717
Posted By madcjd
Im about 5'11. I sat in my D3 yesterday (which...

Im about 5'11.
I sat in my D3 yesterday (which is sorn at the mo) and I think the foot rest on the left sits closer to the seat than the D4?
In my D3 I could comfortably sit with my left foot...
Forum: TT 8N 16th March 2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,325
Posted By madcjd
Thanks for that. I'll try and sell them...

Thanks for that.

I'll try and sell them then.
Didn't realise the pcd on early TTs was 100.

Thanks
Forum: Daily banter 16th March 2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,918
Posted By madcjd
That's great! Even all those Russian that...

That's great!

Even all those Russian that show up on the side too!

Seriously though - just the ticket - thanks!
Forum: Daily banter 16th March 2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,717
Posted By madcjd
I've moved everything! It's amazing how many...

I've moved everything!
It's amazing how many different seat positions/shapes you can achieve in a 4 hour driving duration......and still not find one that feels right.
I've adjusted the steering...
Forum: TT 8N 14th March 2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,325
Posted By madcjd
Wheels

Can anyone tell me the variance in offset of wheels available for this mark of TT pls?

Will mk2 TT alloys fit the Mk1 model? I have set of Mk2 speedline alloys (18 x 9, with offset of 52).
...
Forum: Daily banter 14th March 2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,918
Posted By madcjd
Etka

Hi.

Has anyone here found a way to get access to ETKA?

I used to be able to but no longer can and really miss not being able to use it (have been without it for a couple of yrs now)

Luckily,...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 14th March 2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 36,031
Posted By madcjd
So............... The car went into Preston...

So...............

The car went into Preston Audi to have the corrosion pictured/assessed and sent off to Audi.
After roughly 4 weeks I eventually heard that there would be NO claim available...
Forum: Daily banter 14th March 2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,717
Posted By madcjd
getting comfy............

I've my 2011 D4 for almost 4 months now.
The car has the 'comfort seats' and after all this time - I still cant get comfy!!
Has anyone else suffered this issue or is it just me?
I do confess to...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 11th January 2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,059
Posted By madcjd
Mk2 TT 10 spoke alloys with new tyres

I have a set of TT Mk2 alloys to sell.
These are the 10 spoke 18" Speedline (9" wide) ET 52 alloys with New tyres (Budget - landsail tyres). PT no - 8j0801025AA.
They're not immaculate but...
Forum: Daily banter 11th January 2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,146
Posted By madcjd
Lego quattro

We're never too old for lego are we?

This has been recently released..............a must for any quattro fan (guilty!).

LEGO 76897 Speed Champions 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1

Its approx. £18....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 10th January 2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,491
Posted By madcjd
D2 rear discs - EBC D545

EBC D545 rear discs for D2 A8.
Boxed, though a tad tatty.
I believe these are fitment for a '94 - '98 4.2 (but don't hold me to that).
£60 delivered (courier) or £50 if collected (near Blackpool).
Forum: Daily banter 10th January 2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,902
Posted By madcjd
Gorgeous looking car.................I love those...

Gorgeous looking car.................I love those wheels!
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 9th January 2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,177
Posted By madcjd
That's interesting.... just looked under my...

That's interesting....
just looked under my handles (2011 model) and can see the LEDs. Just seems odd that all 4 are out.
Read the handbook last night which shows how to set external lights, but...
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