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Old 18th September 2012, 03:00 AM
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Default I found one! :D

Hehe another A8 owner to annoy you all ...So, I finally fell in love with this one:

The A8 is an amazing car. Thanks to Amar and this forum for talking me into buying one

I know, I know, I will post up more pics & hopefully upload a video tutorial for installing the AMI. From what I know, here is the spec:
  • MMI High DVD Sat Nav, TV, Radio & CD Changer with voice activation
  • Bose premium surround sound
  • Bluetooth phone prep
  • Comfort seats
  • Driver/passenger electric adjustable and memory seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Advanced Key - keyless entry and start
  • Memory rake/reach adjustable steering column/wheel
  • 9J x 20in 9-spoke alloy wheels
  • Sports 3 spoke multi-function steering wheel with paddle shift
  • Adaptive Bi-xenon plus headlights
  • Interior mood lighting
  • Heated electric folding wing mirrors with memory
  • Facia trim - grey birch wood
  • Front & rear parking aid
  • Cruise control
  • Climate control
  • Auto lights and auto wipers
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Soft closing boot
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Old 18th September 2012, 04:14 AM
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well done! more pics - looks very nice indeed - now get yourself along to the next meeting at Castle Combe!!
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Old 18th September 2012, 08:19 AM
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I went over to have a look yesterday, what a superb car. You took your time (2 years)? finding one. But it paid off. He bought it from the original private owner from new who picked him up from the station in his D4! So clearly an enthiaisast, stacks of receipts and full Audi history, it's a very clean example no dings/scuffs on the wheel and what a great colour. After going out in this, on the way home the wind noise in the RS6 seemed nuts, I had to check if I had a window open - but I was doing 140 kph *cough cough*. Enjoy '8 ownership, it's the best car in it's class - as you know after testing the S320 and 730D.
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Old 18th September 2012, 08:38 AM
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Looks lovely! Nice spec too.

What colour is that?
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Old 18th September 2012, 08:41 AM
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Nice... Looks Ming blue to me ?
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2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey,
2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue,
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2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black , 2007 TT Roadster,
2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black,
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Old 18th September 2012, 09:08 AM
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It's Oyster Grey IIRC.
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Old 18th September 2012, 03:45 PM
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Yep, it's Oyster Grey. I was going to ask if anyone knows the correct tyre pressure for the tyres I have?

They are 275/35/20's. I did look in the manual but I couldn't find the pressures listed for the 20" alloys.
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Old 18th September 2012, 03:47 PM
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Have you looked inside the fuel filler flap?
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I run my 20's at 40 psi if that helps.
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Old 18th September 2012, 06:39 PM
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Beautiful motor
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