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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th August 2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,478
Posted By billblank
Just solved similar after two years of this...

Just solved similar after two years of this intermittently.
The rubber connecting airbox to the link pipe that leads to throttle body had split under the hose clamp so was hidden during casual...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th August 2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,267
Posted By billblank
I found it!!!!

After two years I finally found what the hell this was.

The car came back from service running like crap, refusing to idle and being a pig. Normally it comes back running sweetly then after a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th November 2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,096
Posted By billblank
Wanted: S8 18 Avus wheel centre cap

Just the one if someone has a spare lying around please. Otherwise it's a set of four ghastly, chrome ringed reproductions or a silly priced one from the dealers. PM me and we can haggle a price.
...
Forum: Daily banter 30th October 2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,299
Posted By billblank
It's not dead!?!??!?

Nope, there is now a documented case of a pre 2000 S8 coming back from the insurance company after a scrape and not being sent to the scrap yard in the sky.

My rather large excess saved it. For...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th October 2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,267
Posted By billblank
hesitancy under load - 2000rpm

No codes showing on vag com.

1997/8 s8, 32v.

Road speed 40mph, rpm 2000 ish, constant partial throttle.

Happens most often on a steep uphill section at a 40mph limit ten miles into my...
Forum: Owners Meets 14th September 2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,885
Posted By billblank
shame that I missed this as the S was not in the...

shame that I missed this as the S was not in the body shop for once :).

Three times in three months it's been crunched and this last one is probably a write off, all with french cars lol. No more...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd June 2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,197
Posted By billblank
I should have added I like my cars to behave like...

I should have added I like my cars to behave like my bikes and drive them in a similar manner. All opinions are subjective etc...

That said, Autogrips really are $8ite. :D
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd June 2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,197
Posted By billblank
I post a no vote for the accellara. Wet grip was...

I post a no vote for the accellara. Wet grip was lacking. Threw them away with pleasure.
Autogrips are genuinely lethal in the wet. Rapid loss of grip, span twice, swore, threw away.

Current...
Forum: Other Audis 20th June 2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
Well I finally got mine back today, no comments...

Well I finally got mine back today, no comments about the quality of the repair here, oh no, another whole new thread with photo's for that.

My seating position had been moved and i'd never saved...
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C5 12th June 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,429
Posted By billblank
Amar, why can't you be a K**B so I can hate you? ...

Amar, why can't you be a K**B so I can hate you?

SOOOOO jealous but so happy to see someone driving their dream who isn't an arse. I have to sample this at somepoint, if only to mutter from the...
Forum: Other Audis 12th June 2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
£370 to be precise. I'm not ungrateful, the...

£370 to be precise.

I'm not ungrateful, the insignia I drove a few years ago was yucky but...

That car is £45,000 ish with the options on it. That's ten times what I would spend on a car. for...
Forum: Other Audis 11th June 2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
Best thing so far is the indicators that flash...

Best thing so far is the indicators that flash three times if you tweak the stalk. pressing the dongle in and letting go starts the car as long as i still have my foot on the brake once the glow...
Forum: Other Audis 10th June 2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
Either it's massively restricted or it's crap....

Either it's massively restricted or it's crap. Turbo lag is driving me up the wall. just how heavy is this heap?

Wifey loves it, went to dinner with friends, my teetotalism continues so I drove....
Forum: Other Audis 7th June 2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
I figured that some of the materials are due to...

I figured that some of the materials are due to the need to weather proof it 'cos it's a cabrio. Did 120 miles in it today, got left hanging going for a gap out of junctions twice. Spoilt by the S i...
Forum: Other Audis 7th June 2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,426
Posted By billblank
4mth old A5 Vs. 14yrold S8

I have been perambulating about in the A5 s line 3.0 tdi cabriolet that has been supplied as a courtesy car. Are all modern "premium" Interiors like this? The seats are hard and leather feels nasty....
Forum: Cool Wall 6th June 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,915
Posted By billblank
Having driven and owned both capris and mantas I...

Having driven and owned both capris and mantas I am on the side of the manta for the driving experience. Capri fun but manta felt more sorted. Production started in seventy and looks wise it's less...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st June 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,005
Posted By billblank
Gotta love Bints. yes I am about to be sexist,...

Gotta love Bints. yes I am about to be sexist, don't do it often but sometimes grumpiness overcomes reason. When she did it I said if she wanted to take it off the books she should expect to pay the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th May 2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,005
Posted By billblank
thanks dezzy, gone already, went with wing.

thanks dezzy, gone already, went with wing.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th May 2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,005
Posted By billblank
Wanted - O/s indicator PF S8

If you have one that one of your (female) colleagues hasn't smeared the trim peice into and is still watertight I would like it. A8 parts hasn't got one at the moment.

Bill

Strangely,...
Forum: Daily banter 10th December 2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
Cripes singh. hit the big button and up will...

Cripes singh.

hit the big button and up will pop a menu showing friends and messages etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO5TNjK895o&feature=related

watch this and related videos.

GT5,...
Forum: Daily banter 2nd December 2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,014
Posted By billblank
Hmm, I know how fast I was going when I ate that...

Hmm, I know how fast I was going when I ate that clio so to see visible damage, 40-50mph impact easy. That's why I'm still allowed mine. It's weird looking underneath what looks relatively straight...
Forum: Cool Wall 24th November 2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,149
Posted By billblank
Nope, has to be the MK. 1. Only a wuss wants...

Nope, has to be the MK. 1. Only a wuss wants brakes that actually work. TSK.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th November 2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,651
Posted By billblank
I have no esp button in my pf 97/98 s8 and...

I have no esp button in my pf 97/98 s8 and wondered if it even had tc? answers any one? I think it might have kicked in once but I have reasonable tyres and don't drive like a nobber mostly.

Bill
Forum: Daily banter 9th November 2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
FR sent.

FR sent.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th November 2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,499
Posted By billblank
*Bill eyes the empty space in his dining room...

*Bill eyes the empty space in his dining room that is about the same size as a manual tranny and engine and quietly shuffles forward as the monthly contributions to the car fund begin to build again*
Forum: Daily banter 8th November 2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
Excellent singh. Will happily kick your bottom in...

Excellent singh. Will happily kick your bottom in a friendly manner. Chuck me a freinds request :). Then one can indulge in some pathetic LB willy waving
Forum: Daily banter 2nd November 2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
It is amazing singh, you lose control properly...

It is amazing singh, you lose control properly now.

*advised to remove GT - PM me if required*

Just done D class LB. Only 16th overall at the moment :(.
Forum: Daily banter 30th October 2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
If you encounter an "Anusol" liveried car online...

If you encounter an "Anusol" liveried car online being used by someone using the word inbred a lot that will be me.
Forum: Daily banter 29th October 2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,932
Posted By billblank
Forza4?

Anyone here playing this?

No s8 but it is rather good fun.
Forum: Daily banter 22nd October 2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,798
Posted By billblank
hmmm, so if air bags are older than the build...

hmmm, so if air bags are older than the build sticker/plate on B post ( I think) says they should be you need a new set?

That would effectively write off most '8s when they reach that point I...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th October 2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,203
Posted By billblank
£300? I got mine for £120ish as I recall. Want me...

£300? I got mine for £120ish as I recall. Want me to dig out the supplier?
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 3rd October 2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,644
Posted By billblank
May one ask where you had it done? How are you...

May one ask where you had it done? How are you finding it now after a couple of weeks?

Bill
Forum: Daily banter 26th September 2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,461
Posted By billblank
yep he did. Ben's doing the work. That's the...

yep he did. Ben's doing the work. That's the problem with these cars, lot's of little niggles can just come out of nowhere. Fact of life I suppose. My wife would have shot me if I'd bought it and it...
Forum: Daily banter 15th September 2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,198
Posted By billblank
S8 mirrors Vs. Astra

I take a shortcut through the lanes to work and this morning came the inevitable clash of mirrors with an oncoming car. He thank fully stopped so perhaps my starsky and hutchesque turning round of...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,499
Posted By billblank
Not until it's been washed. Nasty coating of crap...

Not until it's been washed. Nasty coating of crap all over it.

Ironic this but the night I bought it I had the best drive I've ever had in a car on the seventy odd miles of A road and windy b...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,942
Posted By billblank
An 02 Suzuki Wagon R with 20k miles as our...

An 02 Suzuki Wagon R with 20k miles as our shopping trolley/van. Inherited (literally) from our sister in law and bought on my reccommendation by her. I should have known it would come back to haunt...
Forum: Daily banter 1st September 2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,499
Posted By billblank
The motor trade

In my late teens I spent some time in the trade as the spotty oik in the corner. I saw things done to customers that made my hair curl. My experiences over the years confirmed this impression with a...
Forum: Daily banter 7th July 2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,463
Posted By billblank
For those of you with school age children

If they are taught by a teacher who can get judged outstanding by an ofsted inspector then thank your lucky stars. Just finished our ofsted. Hard work but very satisfying. Going to work tomorrow will...
Forum: Daily banter 20th June 2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
I'll try swapping my wagon insurance over, that...

I'll try swapping my wagon insurance over, that should be a funny call. "Hello, I'm changing my group 2 crapbox for a group 20, please use lubricant". :p

I could persuade the wife to ditch the...
Forum: Daily banter 20th June 2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
Elephant insure me on the Suzuki wagon R for...

Elephant insure me on the Suzuki wagon R for nearly a year now, 8 in wifes name due to my years of riding bikes and therefore no car nc bonus. With her shoulder we were going to switch at the end of...
Forum: Spotless 20th June 2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,485
Posted By billblank
First ever a8oc meet Mike showed us how he does...

First ever a8oc meet Mike showed us how he does it and it works on black.

Wash from top down. rinse off roof. Using large MF cloth, held at two corners, drag cloth across surface. Cloth sticks to...
Forum: Daily banter 20th June 2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
Brakes - Yes I know they are the standard size, I...

Brakes - Yes I know they are the standard size, I went through the process of checking with the underwriters at direct line when I wanted to change mine. :mad:

I wasn't going the pads and ducts...
Forum: Daily banter 20th June 2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
The spirit world can kiss my proverbial. Spoke to...

The spirit world can kiss my proverbial. Spoke to the insurers of my A8, Direct line, and they have just quoted me silly money just to make the change to Darrens, christ knows what the renewal quote...
Forum: Daily banter 19th June 2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
Has to be the first time in ages I've been...

Has to be the first time in ages I've been genuinely surprised. The logical explanation is that between now and last week when this was arranged they have found me on the internet, here and the ad on...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th June 2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,012
Posted By billblank
Oh good god. I shall fetch the number for the...

Oh good god. I shall fetch the number for the gearbox company now in readiness.

BII
Forum: Owners Meets 19th June 2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,179
Posted By billblank
I have a funny feeling any spare cash I had is...

I have a funny feeling any spare cash I had is going to be rather tied up by that point.

Would like to, Sat only though, school on monday sadly.

bill
Forum: Daily banter 19th June 2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,978
Posted By billblank
rather odd thing this afternoon.

I am agnostic by inclination, too cynical and aware of human weakness not to deconstruct religions, faith systems and all the other spiritual guff out there yet open minded enough to marry someone...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th June 2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,960
Posted By billblank
What is this new fangled rnsd and e about then?

Well I'm looking to join the 21st century and have a more modern car. I have no idea what any of the kit in it does other than the bose makes it go thumpy thumpy better. (A very funny PM has made me...
Forum: Daily banter 18th June 2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,547
Posted By billblank
For me classic status is determined by a few...

For me classic status is determined by a few simple factors.
1. Did it do something new, different and/or better than it's contemporaries?
2. Does it have a quality to it's design that could put...
Forum: Daily banter 18th June 2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,390
Posted By billblank
I'd laugh at myself if others didn't do it so...

I'd laugh at myself if others didn't do it so well.. :)

just found the leads on ebay for eight quid. inc. P&P so may as well try one of those.

Needed more sleep when I got up this morning....
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