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Fredde
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 05:03 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Fredde
Ah yeah that makes sense why no one has done it....
Ah yeah that makes sense why no one has done it. Here in Sweden we have a few low spec ones that are without it. But almost all a c5 rs6 have it and a few Allroads and s6.Thanks for offering :) you...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 04:00 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Posted By
Fredde
Thanks yeah the c6 would be different. But c5 and...
Thanks yeah the c6 would be different. But c5 and d2 would be the same. Only part I’m missing is the wiring since I don’t have access to a donor car. It’s definitely possible but seems no one here...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd May 2023, 03:57 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Fredde
I have looked at the parts already. I have...
I have looked at the parts already. I have already decided that it’s possible. The switch and the control unit is the same on d2 and c5 so the procedure would be the same when retrofitting in both...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th May 2023, 08:47 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Fredde
Yes thanks I’m fairly certain a d2 wiring diagram...
Yes thanks I’m fairly certain a d2 wiring diagram will work since the switch and control unit is shared between the platforms. I’m hoping the d2 crowd will know more since it’s a more common option...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th May 2023, 08:04 PM
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Retro fit electric steering column
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Fredde
Retro fit electric steering column
Hello does anyone have info on the wiring of the electrically adjustable steering column? Would like to retrofit this to my c5 as my d2 has it. I’m assuming they use the same systems. As far as I...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 06:32 PM
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S8 shocks
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Posted By
Fredde
Great, thanks :) will repaint them and use them...
Great, thanks :) will repaint them and use them then. My v8 auto barge will never see the track.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 06:09 PM
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S8 shocks
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Fredde
They are rustad yes and i plan on repainting them...
They are rustad yes and i plan on repainting them if I end up using them but what I’m more concerned about is the fact that they are really slow to rebound when compressed. Comparing to my new...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd May 2023, 04:34 PM
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S8 shocks
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Fredde
S8 shocks
I recently bought a used set of s8 shocks and springs for my 2000 a8L and unfortunately the shocks are in pretty poor condition. What are the options for replacement? I have read about the bilsteins...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
28th March 2023, 02:47 PM
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11
Gearbox replacement
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10,448
Posted By
Fredde
Thank you so much :) also what about the...
Thank you so much :) also what about the solenoids on the valve body? Any reason to do something about those? Recently watched this guy M539 restorations on YouTube to the valve body on his bmw and...
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D2 - Transmission
28th March 2023, 02:22 PM
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Gearbox replacement
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10,448
Posted By
Fredde
Hello I have now bought the used transmission and...
Hello I have now bought the used transmission and also the transgo valve upgrade and also an upgraded A clutch basket. This first roller bearing you mentioned which bearing exactly is this? Do you...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
14th February 2023, 06:04 AM
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Gearbox replacement
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10,448
Posted By
Fredde
MikkiJayne thank you for this answer. So for the...
MikkiJayne thank you for this answer. So for the basic function this would be a feasible swap. Next question then is if I should worry about any installation issues with mountings, electrical...
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D2 - Transmission
13th February 2023, 05:06 PM
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Gearbox replacement
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Fredde
Gearbox replacement
Hello I have a A8 d2 with a failing ECZ gearbox. Current symptom is converter shudder at low throttle around 2000-3000 rpm. I am wondering if I can replace this with a FUL box from an a6 4.2 2002?...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
1st January 2023, 07:50 PM
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D2 down pipe removal
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Fredde
This is exactly what I did when my cats were...
This is exactly what I did when my cats were stolen. Worked really well and prevented further issues since now the downpipes have flanges before the cats making the exhaust much more service...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd October 2022, 05:46 PM
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Rear brake upgrade
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Fredde
Rear brake upgrade
Hello so i have recently put the d3 s8 front brakes in my 2001 a8L and I am wondering if anyone knows of a rear upgrade? Since I already have the long wheelbase anything requiring the extra ebrake...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2022, 09:53 AM
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Mfsw relay location
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Posted By
Fredde
Thanks MJ :) will check those and keep looking.
Thanks MJ :) will check those and keep looking.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2022, 09:43 AM
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Mfsw relay location
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Posted By
Fredde
Mfsw relay location
Hello i am trying to retrofit tiptoeing controls to my mfsw but can’t seem to find the relay/module that I need t change. I already have the wheel installed. Does anyone know where it is located. I...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th April 2022, 07:40 PM
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Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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Posted By
Fredde
Sounds possible. Thanks :) Will investigate when...
Sounds possible. Thanks :) Will investigate when weather is nicer.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 07:31 PM
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Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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5,150
Posted By
Fredde
If the switch stopped working wouldn’t the column...
If the switch stopped working wouldn’t the column still move when i press the memory buttons?
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 05:40 PM
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Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
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Fredde
Electrically adjustable steering column issue.
Hello my steering column has started acting up after i switched the ignition on and off quite quickly the steering wheel started moving when I turned the ignition off for the easy exit function but...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th April 2022, 07:43 AM
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Lowering FL A8L
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3,973
Posted By
Fredde
Ok great, thanks. :) Looks like i can’t find a...
Ok great, thanks. :) Looks like i can’t find a set of facelift sport springs so i Will probably be buying the eibachs.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th April 2022, 10:46 PM
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Lowering FL A8L
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Posted By
Fredde
Thanks MJ :) i found this thread you made...
Thanks MJ :) i found this thread you made http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=138598#post138598 does this mean a a8 with standard shocks and sports spring would sit lower than if it had the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th April 2022, 07:23 PM
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Lowering FL A8L
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3,973
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Fredde
Lowering FL A8L
Hello so i am loopings to loger my a8l and mount some b7 rs4 wheels. The wheels are 20x9 et 29 and I plan on running 265 40 20 since my previous 255 35 20 were a bit skinny. I measured my tyre to...
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd February 2022, 05:44 PM
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All season tyres
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13,710
Posted By
Fredde
Not on this model but my general view of all...
Not on this model but my general view of all seasons is that they are great if you can’t be bothered to get a winter setup or if you only get light snow. Altho they are garbage on ice, some countries...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 08:15 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Aha that makes sense about the cams ow yeah I...
Aha that makes sense about the cams ow yeah I will check with Jeremy since he just mentions sending the ecu out to be tuned not by who maybe whoever did it can inform me the guy selling the swap kit...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 07:40 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Hey sorry for all the questions but a standard a8...
Hey sorry for all the questions but a standard a8 40v with the s8 intake manifold, TB, injectors, and MAF would that work well with the s8 map? Afaik the s8 also has different cams and exhaust...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 08:33 AM
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17
Manual swap a8L
Views:
11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Thank you so much for all the info you’re great...
Thank you so much for all the info you’re great :) I feel like I have a grip on the engines but the gearboxes are a bit of a mystery.
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
21st February 2022, 07:41 AM
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17
Manual swap a8L
Views:
11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Ow that’s nice those are not to uncommon I...
Ow that’s nice those are not to uncommon I actually found a c5 s6 box that should work right? Also found a cheap ish rs6 auto diff and that is listed as 37:9 which i think is a 4.111 diff right? I...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:37 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Would a gearbox and diff from another c5 work? Or...
Would a gearbox and diff from another c5 work? Or is there some reason to only use the tdi stuff? Otherwise i can look att 2.7 2.8 3.0 Cars Adele.
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:34 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks for the info unfortunatley i have the...
Thanks for the info unfortunatley i have the wrong diff so Will be needing that too and i looked up cost for bringing that junk car home and its pretty much the same cost as the car so Will be...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 09:08 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Ah i Will check my pr codes what diff i have. Is...
Ah i Will check my pr codes what diff i have. Is the small sump no oil cooler thing an issue? Would i have to retrofit something or would it work anyway?
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 06:54 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
Views:
11,910
Posted By
Fredde
This guy swapped his a8L and just mentions...
This guy swapped his a8L and just mentions sending his ecu out to be recoded. No parts swapping so seems it may be possible. I asked the tuning file supplier I use and will see if they think they can...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 05:18 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
Views:
11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Actually just looked on eBay and found a 40v s8...
Actually just looked on eBay and found a 40v s8 inlet manifold with TB injectors included for 280£ so not that bad :)
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 05:14 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Here is a link to the same gearbox that is in the...
Here is a link to the same gearbox that is in the car in looking at...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
20th February 2022, 03:45 PM
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17
Manual swap a8L
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11,910
Posted By
Fredde
Manual swap a8L
Hello I am planning on swapping my A8lwb to manual and I am wondering if the 6 speed from A4 b5 Quattro 1.9 tdi would work? The part number starts with 01E but is this some inferior 01E because of it...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2022, 08:53 PM
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4
Tpms module d2 a8
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5,224
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2022, 08:08 PM
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4
Tpms module d2 a8
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5,224
Posted By
Fredde
Great thank I was actually just there today...
Great thank I was actually just there today replacing the steer8g adjustment module but didn’t notice any other modules but will have another look. Is it the same on a LHD car like mine.
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D2 - Everything else
9th February 2022, 07:15 PM
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Unwanted esp activity
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3,742
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Fredde
Unwanted esp activity
Hello i recently did some service to my d2 a8L 2001 including d3 s8 front brakes and replacing cv boots. On the fist test drive after all this I noticed the esp light would flash and cut power when...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
9th February 2022, 06:19 PM
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4
Tpms module d2 a8
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5,224
Posted By
Fredde
Tpms module d2 a8
Hello i purchased a a8L d2 last year which has the active tpms system. Wien i got it it had a no communication error with the tpms module. I turned the system off using obdeleven with the plan to...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th January 2022, 07:09 PM
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51
Brake Block group buy
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47,062
Posted By
Fredde
Could this possibly fit LHD i would like one but...
Could this possibly fit LHD i would like one but no similar options are avalible here in sweden.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th January 2022, 02:32 PM
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3
Brake uppgrade FL
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4,609
Posted By
Fredde
Thanks but the thing is i already have the s6...
Thanks but the thing is i already have the s6 front brakes Done. It was only 150£ More than replacing the current old setup so doing it was a no brainer. And some phaeton caliper carriers are only...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th January 2022, 05:19 PM
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3
Brake uppgrade FL
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4,609
Posted By
Fredde
Brake uppgrade FL
Hello i am working on upgrading my brakes on my 2001 A8L and so far i am working on c6 s6 385 mm front brakes but i dont know exactly what to do for the rear but i want to get the 335 mm brakes from...
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