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D2 - Engine Bay
21st June 2023, 09:55 PM
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New supercharger kit
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9,474
Posted By
Audifan
Apparently they are now taking pre-orders...
Apparently they are now taking pre-orders (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02wr8mPAvUk38TJGMbjM36o5eczQ4PDvZbCryD8rGRxx9wenFM6zrwWXhaabAjLoBul&id=100064713581771)
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
4th June 2023, 06:25 PM
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Came across this odd engine swap for a 02 S8
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Audifan
Came across this odd engine swap for a 02 S8
I'm lost for words (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_HrgqCTps3M)
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
4th June 2023, 06:21 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I'm not aiming for perfection. Just trying to...
I'm not aiming for perfection. Just trying to avoid a possible catastrophic failure.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
3rd June 2023, 08:50 PM
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My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
As of right now there isn't any water leaking...
As of right now there isn't any water leaking problems as the tape for the Botang hole is holding up as I washed the old girl yesterday and didn't see any water inside.
...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
15th May 2023, 07:53 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I really haven't done much with this car as I've...
I really haven't done much with this car as I've been dealing with back issues. So, I'm limited to working on it when my back is feeling decent to do so. Anyways, I was able to get the new boot...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
22nd April 2023, 05:20 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachme...
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29491&stc=1&d=1682183938
I finally got the front seats in the car but still need to plug in the wiring harness and bolt them down.
...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
13th April 2023, 09:34 PM
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B pillar speaker?
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Audifan
B pillar speaker?
The other day I noticed this little speaker at the lower part of the B pillar. What is it for?
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29480&stc=1&d=1681422126
Forum:
Daily banter
12th April 2023, 04:11 PM
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Came across this wild build, D2 S8 into a Volvo
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Audifan
Came across this wild build, D2 S8 into a Volvo
D2 S8 into Volvo build (https://www.motorgeek.com/threads/volvo-740-with-audi-v8-biturbo-and-quattro-driveline-awdsome.220818/). Impressive build.
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D2 - Everything else
12th April 2023, 04:01 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Unfortunately Audi Tradition doesn't ship to...
Unfortunately Audi Tradition doesn't ship to America. So I ended up purchasing them from here...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
11th April 2023, 10:54 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Thanks, this is actually the clip that I need. I...
Thanks, this is actually the clip that I need. I didn't know this clip is originally plastic. I hope I can find my missing clip, otherwise I'll just order this clip when I order other parts that'll...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
11th April 2023, 08:01 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I finally got the front seats out. The hardest...
I finally got the front seats out. The hardest part is getting the wiring harness removed from the seat itself.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29477&stc=1&d=1681241076...
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D2 - Everything else
7th April 2023, 08:19 PM
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My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I had to borrow a good battery as the one in the...
I had to borrow a good battery as the one in the car needs to be replaced. After getting the borrowed battery hooked up I was able to move both front seats all the forward to switch out the armrests....
Forum:
D2 - Lights
1st April 2023, 07:01 PM
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17
Headlight inner lens
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13,022
Posted By
Audifan
So ceramic coating a new lens won't protect it...
So ceramic coating a new lens won't protect it from turning yellow?
Forum:
D2 - Lights
1st April 2023, 06:26 PM
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17
Headlight inner lens
Views:
13,022
Posted By
Audifan
This is a great idea. I have one question about a...
This is a great idea. I have one question about a possible replacement. What can be done to prevent the new inner lens turning yellow?
I'll be interested in buying when available.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
30th March 2023, 09:28 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I finally got around to the plastic welding on my...
I finally got around to the plastic welding on my door card.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29440&stc=1&d=1680211141
This is the first area that I welded the crack and...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
30th March 2023, 08:32 PM
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7
Interesting D2 video I came across
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5,040
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Audifan
Interesting D2 video I came across
Crash test (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5w4rYdw9FeA).
Forum:
Daily banter
29th March 2023, 09:17 PM
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33
WITW - Macduff and the leather dashboard
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11,049
Posted By
Audifan
Are these 3D printed grommet available to...
Are these 3D printed grommet available to purchase? I would like to purchase one please.
Forum:
Daily banter
26th March 2023, 06:56 PM
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eFuel by Porsche
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1,685
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Audifan
eFuel by Porsche
I came across this video (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VUKN3m8wD2Q) and a quick Google search I found this...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
22nd March 2023, 07:28 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
While I was at work today, it just popped in my...
While I was at work today, it just popped in my head to try and plastic weld my door card instead of using plastic epoxy for the repair. Now that I'm out of work, I searched on YouTube for "how to"...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
21st March 2023, 08:03 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
To get easier access to these bolts for the back...
To get easier access to these bolts for the back rest of the rear seats
there is a leather flap that is mounted to the underside of the bracket...
Forum:
Daily banter
21st March 2023, 07:15 PM
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7
New Audi Naming Convention - EV vs. ICE
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2,570
Posted By
Audifan
This is so stupid. Why not just give the EV Audi...
This is so stupid. Why not just give the EV Audi vehicles a "E" designation? For example E1, E2, E3 and so on. And for the SUV a "EQ" designation? For example EQ1, EQ2, EQ3 and so on. It would make...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th March 2023, 06:34 PM
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33
Sticky:
Boot grommets now available!
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84,231
Posted By
Audifan
MJ, wondering when you're able to make more of...
MJ, wondering when you're able to make more of these boot grommets? I need a set of these please.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
8th March 2023, 09:17 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
There is some issues with the leather of the rear...
There is some issues with the leather of the rear seat cushion and I'm guessing that it can't be fixed?
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29386&stc=1&d=1678313137...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
8th March 2023, 08:54 PM
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7
Rear seat air bag pigtail help please
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4,635
Posted By
Audifan
it's ok, no worries. I just installed the new...
it's ok, no worries. I just installed the new covers on the current connector as stated by MJ. I've never been good at reading and understanding a wiring diagram.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
7th March 2023, 08:42 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Thanks for the info MJ, you're the best +++ ...
Thanks for the info MJ, you're the best +++
I was able to push the broken end out. This is what the retainer looks like (right picture)....
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
7th March 2023, 08:39 PM
Replies:
7
Rear seat air bag pigtail help please
Views:
4,635
Posted By
Audifan
I'm not sure what it is. In this picture, you can...
I'm not sure what it is. In this picture, you can see where the wires go in are empty.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29372&stc=1&d=1678225034
I really don't know. If...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
7th March 2023, 08:05 PM
Replies:
73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I finally got the push pin retainer removed but...
I finally got the push pin retainer removed but unfortunately it broke. Now it looks like I need to make the hole bigger so I can buy a universal push pin retainer....
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
6th March 2023, 09:53 PM
Replies:
73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
The link I provided in my last post (which is...
The link I provided in my last post (which is missing some important items which I will highlight here), doesn't state anything about this bracket for the front door cards....
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
6th March 2023, 09:06 PM
Replies:
7
Rear seat air bag pigtail help please
Views:
4,635
Posted By
Audifan
Rear seat air bag pigtail help please
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29322&stc=1&d=1677791732
This air bag pig tail connector is damaged. I ordered a replacement connector (8D0971974, pictured below) thank you...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd March 2023, 09:12 PM
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3
WTB: S8 D2 Manual Trans swap kit
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4,261
Posted By
Audifan
I sent you a email.
I sent you a email.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
2nd March 2023, 08:49 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Here is another picture of the air bag connector....
Here is another picture of the air bag connector.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29322&stc=1&d=1677791732
I used this used this write up to help me with removing the door...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
2nd March 2023, 08:05 PM
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55
Engine conversions for the D2
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63,606
Posted By
Audifan
Keep up the good work. Please keep us updated.
Keep up the good work. Please keep us updated.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
1st March 2023, 07:40 PM
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73
My 01 S8
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54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Thanks. I got it on order.
Thanks. I got it on order.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
27th February 2023, 08:40 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Thanks for all the information MJ you're the best...
Thanks for all the information MJ you're the best +++.
The yellow connectors do plug in together but doesn't hold because it looks like it broke. MJ, do you have a spare connector you could sell...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
27th February 2023, 08:21 PM
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55
Engine conversions for the D2
Views:
63,606
Posted By
Audifan
Awesome work. Any new updates?
Awesome work. Any new updates?
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
26th February 2023, 10:06 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
It's time for a update on my S8. Unfortunately, I...
It's time for a update on my S8. Unfortunately, I haven't done anything with valve spring job since my last post as I've been dreading on removing the cylinder heads.
I really don't have many...
Forum:
Daily banter
26th February 2023, 09:11 PM
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67
Audi s8 D2 1/18 model
Views:
48,642
Posted By
Audifan
I finally got my hands on the black one. The...
I finally got my hands on the black one. The seller said this is brand new.
Only a couple of issues with it is the antenna is bent and...
Forum:
Daily banter
8th January 2023, 04:37 PM
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6
RIP Ken Block
Views:
4,529
Posted By
Audifan
RIP Ken! More Ken and Audi videos Ken...
RIP Ken!
More Ken and Audi videos
Ken joins Audi in 2021 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DIi3yWMGnlc)
Ken Audi e-tron Vision GT Prototype (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTVX9xw9OL0)
Ken...
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd January 2023, 09:11 PM
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6
RIP Ken Block
Views:
4,529
Posted By
Audifan
RIP Ken Block
Very sad news about Ken Block (https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a42381041/ken-block-dead/)
Forum:
Daily banter
21st August 2022, 11:02 PM
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36
EVs are NOT the answer to save this planet!
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12,309
Posted By
Audifan
I don't have a solution. Why not create an...
I don't have a solution. Why not create an alternative fuel that doesn't pollute?
So destroying the planet by mining for the materials needed for the EV batteries is good?
Article of...
Forum:
Daily banter
21st August 2022, 06:52 PM
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36
EVs are NOT the answer to save this planet!
Views:
12,309
Posted By
Audifan
EVs are NOT the answer to save this planet!
I came across this video (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sytWLB4-W-M) and I HATE how EVs are being pushed upon us to fix our climate crisis!
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
21st August 2022, 06:45 PM
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1
Coolant pump
Views:
3,679
Posted By
Audifan
Coolant pump
This site has this part number 077-121-004-M (https://audi.7zap.com/en/usa/) for the coolant pump but when I use this part number when I'm looking for the best price, I get this part number...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
20th August 2022, 09:12 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
I could rent them but I really don't have garage...
I could rent them but I really don't have garage space to pull out the engine and have the engine sitting on the engine stand near/away from the car.
These pictures I took show the compressor...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
2nd August 2022, 07:46 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Unfortunately that's not going to work for me as...
Unfortunately that's not going to work for me as I don't have a engine stand and also don't have a engine crane.
I'm going to try and see if the new compressor kit will fit.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
31st July 2022, 06:08 PM
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55
Engine conversions for the D2
Views:
63,606
Posted By
Audifan
Nice. Any new updates on your swap?
Nice. Any new updates on your swap?
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
31st July 2022, 06:05 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Well this is disappointing. I quick did a...
Well this is disappointing. I quick did a pre-setup of this new spring compressor kit and I found out there will be no way that I'll be able to use it for the exhaust valves. As you can see in this...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2022, 04:39 PM
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2
Valve seal adhesive
Views:
3,413
Posted By
Audifan
Ah ok. WD40? Would it be better to use assembly...
Ah ok. WD40? Would it be better to use assembly lube instead?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
23rd July 2022, 04:14 PM
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2
Valve seal adhesive
Views:
3,413
Posted By
Audifan
Valve seal adhesive
Do you need to use adhesive when installing new valve seals?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th July 2022, 08:23 PM
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55
Engine conversions for the D2
Views:
63,606
Posted By
Audifan
What gearbox are you going to use for this engine?
What gearbox are you going to use for this engine?
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
17th July 2022, 08:22 PM
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73
My 01 S8
Views:
54,742
Posted By
Audifan
Thanks for the info. Is this the best brush...
Thanks for the info. Is this the best brush (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09SB7PVXT/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw) to use? Also forgot to ask,...
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