[Conan_the_Librarian]

Originally Posted by guinea

Good morning everyone and hello,my names matt and ive just purchased myself a A8 4.2 quattro sport on a s (98) reg in black...

Very impressed with the power but i have a lot of questions..

1.the paintworks good but could do with a good deep buff.????

2.the handbrake needs adjusting

3.got the standard wheels and i was looking at 18s but can 19s fit without work to the bodywork

4.exhausts...to compiment that super sweet V8

5.glove box needs replacing as it is broken

6.only one key fob

7.what else to look out for

I would be gratefull if any one has any answers
Apart from these questions i love this car.....we also have a A4 1.9tdi on a 53 plate from new....allways wanted an A8

Matt,

Welcome to the forum, hope you find us friendly and informative. have you had a good look round? There is an owners meet in June in the Meets section, the Audi 8 Owners Club (A8oc) section and lots of information on your car in the various sub sections. To answer some of your questions....

1. Have a read of the sticky in the spotless section. Plenty of useful info there.

2. You may wish to invest in a copy of ElsaWin which is available on EBay or use the Audi on-line maintenance manual here.

3. For wheels and tyre combinations go here.

4. Exhaust upgrades are commented on a lot. Try here or here or come to the meet and see what can be done for yourself.

5. Glove Box Repair is the on-line manual or Elsawin. Spares can be got from A8Parts here.

6. Key blanks are easy to find and get cut. Coding is a different matter. Ask the question in the D2 Common Problems section.

7. If you get some pictures and the cars spec up in the gallery, peeps with a similar spec will give you some hints and tips.