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25th November 2009, 08:57 AM
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Front suspension arms etc.
I knew when I bought my 3.7 that the front wishbones etc needed replacing but they are now actively creaking and groaning a low speeds and over speed bumps etc. I have been using the car for several months now (not always an everyday driver as the fuel costs are astronomical) and it seems to be a great running car, with even the issue of the dashboard lights for the gearbox now not appearing anymore (since I put in a fuse that had been missing - don't know if it had anything to do with it?)
 Anyway, quick question, what is recommended for replacing the control arms? I have read about the Meyle kits but they are stupendously expensive for a runaround car and it appears that there will be no stock until the spring. I know I will be shot down for suggesting this, but would something like this be acceptable for average driving for a year or so? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT If not, then would anyone be able to recommend a budget set for me? I wouldn't be fitting it myself but a local garage would be able to do it for me. Thanks, Jon 
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27th November 2009, 04:29 PM
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Hi just a word of warning some A8 suspension arms are not the same as an A4 so be careful if buying off ebay also cheap is not always best I have seen some bottom arms where the ball joint has come out of the arm so stick to branded parts like Febi, Delphi etc. A local motor factor or Euro Car parts you can use but haggle on price or ask the garage doing the work can you purchase the parts using his trade discount if you don't ask you will never know.
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27th November 2009, 04:33 PM
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I can get Bilstein parts pretty cheap. If its just one or 2 control arms let me know as I am about to buy some for my A8QS.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. 
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23rd June 2011, 06:59 PM
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The A8 needs
OSF Outer CV boot NSF lower curved suspension arm (excessive play in ball joint) NSF lower straight suspension arm (also has excessive play) I was thinking of doing the whole front suspension setup as per Neil as the rest probably isn't far behind. Mike did you say Bilstein and cheap? Any links of where to order? Would like OEM or better. Going to get James to fit them hopefully soon as they are clunking a little now. Just need to get them ordered, was going to do a TPS jobbie bur thought I'd ask here first.
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23rd June 2011, 07:31 PM
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Ive emailed you with the details of mine Amar
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#6
23rd June 2011, 07:40 PM
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Read this thread: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...3076#post23076
I have posted source where got mine and comments.
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#7
23rd June 2011, 08:00 PM
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I got a Febi Bilstein set through the Car Club. I no longer have access now I have left the Navy. Cost was approx £325.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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