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Old 25th November 2016, 05:33 PM
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Of course

Drives really nicely too. The heated seats work too, which is nice
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Old 25th November 2016, 05:50 PM
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Some very hard work and ingenuity from Michaela.
All those within range would do well to consult with MJ about work on their 8s as she occasionally does work on a commercial basis. Her knowledge and capabilities are amazing.
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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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Old 25th November 2016, 05:57 PM
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Of course

Drives really nicely too. The heated seats work too, which is nice
Great result!
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Old 25th November 2016, 05:59 PM
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Some very hard work and ingenuity from Michaela.
All those within range would do well to consult with MJ about work on their 8s as she occasionally does work on a commercial basis. Her knowledge and capabilities are amazing.
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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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Old 25th November 2016, 06:24 PM
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That is one well deserved pass.
Wel done that girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you manage to look after your nails?
Mine are horrendous.Save</span>
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Old 25th November 2016, 06:38 PM
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Respect!
That's an ingenious alternator fix.

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Its MoT day tomorrow, we've got half a tank of gas, its dark, and we're wearing safety glasses

The A8 alternator's rectifier pack is toast so its game over for that. No replacement until Monday at best. Hmm...



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Old 25th November 2016, 08:09 PM
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How do you manage to look after your nails?
Unpowdered blue nitrile gloves - one of my workshop essentials Its amazing how the super-thin material protects them, but it stops them getting snagged and dirty. Powder makes gloves easy to put on, but really dries the skin so I avoid that. The powser also sands off nail polish, but tbh I only use that for xmas parties
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Old 25th November 2016, 08:33 PM
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Of course

Drives really nicely too. The heated seats work too, which is nice
Great news
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Old 25th November 2016, 09:03 PM
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Unpowdered blue nitrile gloves - one of my workshop essentials Its amazing how the super-thin material protects them, but it stops them getting snagged and dirty. Powder makes gloves easy to put on, but really dries the skin so I avoid that. The powser also sands off nail polish, but tbh I only use that for xmas parties
I'm not sure what sort of Xmas parties you're going to with blue nitrile gloves on, but I got a box on order from tps just incase.

And great result well done.

Drives really nicely eh, don't you be falling for that aqua interior.
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Old 26th November 2016, 08:32 AM
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Well done MJ! Nice Job!
Now we can all watch in awe of the mighty 8 as Mike tries to kill it after Dezzy tried and failed to kill it!!

PS Can you shout me back about that other job on my D3 so we can sing off the same hymn sheets for a future date?
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