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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By Cornershop
Glad you enjoyed it! Perfect m-way cruiser. ...

Glad you enjoyed it! Perfect m-way cruiser.

All the best with it!

Shirish
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th December 2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
Now sold to a forum member!

Now sold to a forum member!
Forum: Daily banter 10th December 2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,524
Posted By Cornershop
Is that a fair price for a cat D?

Is that a fair price for a cat D?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th November 2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 23,954
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks, that's them. Did a fine job on the...

Thanks, that's them. Did a fine job on the Boxster calipers but these are monobloc so don't suffer the same issues as ours.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th November 2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 23,954
Posted By Cornershop
Im in the same boat Can't believe BiggRed,...

Im in the same boat

Can't believe BiggRed, named after the Porsche big red Brembo caliper don't do Brembos !? Who'd have thought....

I previously used a company in Nottingham - brake Caliper...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 25th November 2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,367
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks tintin, will pm you email address for pics

Thanks tintin, will pm you email address for pics
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 24th November 2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,367
Posted By Cornershop
Wanted: S8 FL Brembo calipers (front)

Gents

As above, looking for a pair of front Brembo calipers for my 2001 S8.

Cosmetics unimportant, however must be serviceable items (e.g. working bleed nipples) as I will be getting them...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st October 2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,803
Posted By Cornershop
Had the front discs skimmed today at 911SBD in...

Had the front discs skimmed today at 911SBD in north London. I believe it was 0.25mm removed. The NSF was worse than the OSF, And this was after only 3k miles on Genuine Audi discs.
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th August 2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By Cornershop
Try swapping the wheels front to back? I had to...

Try swapping the wheels front to back? I had to increase pressure to 35-36 to remove my wobble.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th August 2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
Quick bump before its advertised elsewhere ...

Quick bump before its advertised elsewhere

Sensible offers invited
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th August 2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,717
Posted By Cornershop
I found the PF doesn't fit the FL aperture, the...

I found the PF doesn't fit the FL aperture, the PF item is bigger under the visible part IIRC
Forum: Daily banter 22nd July 2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,030
Posted By Cornershop
Sorry to hear this and can emphathise after mine...

Sorry to hear this and can emphathise after mine was hit recently. Glad to hear that fault wasn't questioned - too easy for people to say it was the other way around!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 29th June 2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,181
Posted By Cornershop
So The Dentinator came and went .... and will...

So The Dentinator came and went .... and will need to come back as rain stopped play.

So far, so good - crack has been sealed and smoothed with a skim of filler; base coat applied and the match...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th June 2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,181
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks both for your feedback +++ I've...

Thanks both for your feedback +++

I've approached 'Dave' for a quote - apparently, these kinds of repairs "he does every other day" - he seems to have undertaken some pretty involved work for a...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th June 2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,181
Posted By Cornershop
D2 FL bumper damage

Somewhat typically, had arranged a viewing today for my S8 but upon washing it found someone has kindly left a crack in my front bumper. This can only have happened in the past two days.
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th June 2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
ETA - car collected post mot, oil/filter, brake...

ETA - car collected post mot, oil/filter, brake fluid and air con regassed - running as well as ever
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th June 2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks both The SAI code hasn't appeared...

Thanks both

The SAI code hasn't appeared for several months, after I changed the vacuum pipes and MAF (Bosch). Will investigate further, shouldn't need anything new, but thanks for the offer +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
Fair comment - I can only go by my experience...

Fair comment - I can only go by my experience when selling my RS2 10yrs ago - gave my address details out to the only person who called, car was stolen the following evening.

Times/technology have...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
A small oversight :) Any interested parties...

A small oversight :)

Any interested parties pls PM me for phone details.

Cheers
Shirish
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Cornershop
For sale: 2001 Audi S8

Gents

I'm moving back to more classic motoring so my S8 is offered for sale at £5250

2001 Audi S8
5 owners (I'm the fifth)
105k miles
12m MOT
Aqua Blue
Platinum (I think?) interior
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th May 2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,271
Posted By Cornershop
i've previously found some good prices on...

i've previously found some good prices on genuineautocar parts and have ordered some genuine parts for my 911 cheaper than main dealer.

You might want to check part numbers
...
Forum: Daily banter 26th April 2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,515
Posted By Cornershop
Good spot Adrian

Good spot Adrian
Forum: Daily banter 26th April 2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,515
Posted By Cornershop
Correct :)

Correct :)
Forum: Daily banter 26th April 2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,515
Posted By Cornershop
Any S8 D3 owners in Welling, Kent...

....live opposite this which I've just agreed to buy on eBay? (See pics)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/182105389206

I've been looking for a little while now, hopefully it's a good one.

Any...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st April 2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,896
Posted By Cornershop
mine is cable-tied too

mine is cable-tied too
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th April 2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,896
Posted By Cornershop
Secondary air injection pump I believe ?

Secondary air injection pump I believe ?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 17th April 2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,901
Posted By Cornershop
Good deal at opie oils for 8l of mobil1 0w/40: ...

Good deal at opie oils for 8l of mobil1 0w/40:
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 15th April 2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,803
Posted By Cornershop
Sugru from maplin

Sugru from maplin
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th April 2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,846
Posted By Cornershop
I have option J1G which is a 450A 92ah battery. ...

I have option J1G which is a 450A 92ah battery.

And I have 4GM fitted which is:
Laminated windshield, with sunshield and viewing window for vehicle identification number, heated

Mine is...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th April 2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,846
Posted By Cornershop
thats interesting re J0z - tried a couple of...

thats interesting re J0z - tried a couple of option decoders, suggests j0z is the code for the 110ah battery itself.

I have a HFS (unsure of option code) but only have a 95ah battery.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 14th April 2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,846
Posted By Cornershop
You want somewhere you can return it easily if it...

You want somewhere you can return it easily if it fails under warranty - Halfords or Eurocarparts maybe best. You need to keep the receipts I'm sure you'll know.

Never tried posting a car battery...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 10th April 2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 18,731
Posted By Cornershop
Congrats on the new car :) Re servicing,...

Congrats on the new car :)

Re servicing, M-A8 on here (aka Marcin) heartily recommends the Audi VW Centre in Harrow and I think he drives over from SE London, so i'll be trying them next (i'm in...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 8th April 2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks Del - I've cleared them but wonder if the...

Thanks Del - I've cleared them but wonder if the alarm horn related codes suggest a leaky alarm battery type issue.

Will give it a few days to see if it returns
Forum: D2 - Everything else 8th April 2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
So, just ran a VCDS scan, which spat out the...

So, just ran a VCDS scan, which spat out the following. A quick google suggests the alarm horn can be a cause of battery drains ?

Could the 2 issues be related? ie should i inspect/swap the...
Forum: Daily banter 7th April 2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,236
Posted By Cornershop
I've left mine on the rear shelf now held in...

I've left mine on the rear shelf now held in place with some Velcro tabs and just trail the lead to the front - no issue as I'm usually the only one driving it.

I guess the only downside is that...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 3rd April 2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
Fair point - ideally, i'd call RAC back out so...

Fair point - ideally, i'd call RAC back out so they can retest the battery now its fully charged to see what it reads now.

Battery re-inserted after a 28hr reconditioning charge - pretty easily...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 3rd April 2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
thanks, I will. I did get (ask) the garage to do...

thanks, I will. I did get (ask) the garage to do this during the first service in my ownership last year however worth checking again.

Battery undergoing a full recondition charge on the ctek -...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
thanks for that, time to look elsewhere. RAC...

thanks for that, time to look elsewhere.

RAC man come and gone - suggest battery is ok, however a possible large drain detected. Unsure if this was because the car hadnt gone into sleep/shutdown...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
good shout, but kinda hoping there isnt and this...

good shout, but kinda hoping there isnt and this is the root cause!

rac man here shortly, will hopefully get a load test on the battery and see whats what.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
So, do you think a carefully positioned full...

So, do you think a carefully positioned full bottle of water resting on the seat switches could be the cause!? :rolleyes:

Wondered why the seat position was so far off this morning...could barely...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
Yes just the tightness of the cables really - ...

Yes just the tightness of the cables really - next to zero movement in the cables makes re-seating the battery pretty difficult
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
Thanks both for your assistance. I have the...

Thanks both for your assistance.

I have the 5A Ctek and charged it to 80% as I had to drive the car the next day. I'll remove it tonight to give it a full recondition charge.

I've not checked...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st April 2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
D2

D2
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st April 2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,312
Posted By Cornershop
Battery drain?

Gents,

The battery on my S8 has completely flattened a couple of times now in the space of 4 weeks. In between, I bought the AA solar conditioner, but forgot to plug it in, after its last use on...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd March 2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,236
Posted By Cornershop
Guess you should reserve judgement until after...

Guess you should reserve judgement until after the 3 weeks is up ? :)

Agree it's a well built piece of kit - mine started working (helpful blue light flashing) when removed from the packaging...
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,236
Posted By Cornershop
Bingo

Bingo
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,236
Posted By Cornershop
Just bought myself one of these too -...

Just bought myself one of these too - http://shop.theaa.com/store/shop/car-battery-solar-charger

Use voucher code AALOYAL for extra 10% off (free shipping too)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th March 2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,337
Posted By Cornershop
Genuine rad a bit cheaper here: ...

Genuine rad a bit cheaper here:

http://www.genuineautoparts.com/uk/auto-parts/2001/audi/s8/base-trim/4-2l-v8-gas-engine/cooling-system-cat/radiator-and-components-scat


Not used this company...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th February 2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,996
Posted By Cornershop
Have to add, mine was only a problem with the...

Have to add, mine was only a problem with the protective cover with the pearl 2way fix
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th February 2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,996
Posted By Cornershop
2 way pearl is actually what we have, not the...

2 way pearl is actually what we have, not the priory. I found getting the arms to engage the Isofix hoops a bit of a challenge, much easier with the prior fix.
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