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7th February 2016, 09:10 PM
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Guy has the name "Daviesbike" on this forum and is based just south of Swindon.
Suggest that you PM him to make arrangements. I have travelled from Wigan a few times to see him for different jobs. I have a few really good indies in my local area but SWMBO and I think that nearly three hours drive each way and fuel used is well worth the consistent good results. We have a major update due and will shortly be heading down there to fulfill our wishes but plan on hotel overnight to give Guy the required time to complete. Where are you?
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#102
7th February 2016, 09:25 PM
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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#104
7th February 2016, 09:58 PM
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Probably an easier drive up to Glasgow.......
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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#106
7th February 2016, 10:39 PM
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Distance and motorway all the way to Glasgow seems better but Mackies are all cars whilst Guy is an A8 owner.
There is another like Mackies in Bristol, also easy to reach but again all cars. Just a matter of personal choice. We were at a concert in Colne a couple of weeks back, hope we see you on one of our meets.
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#107
8th February 2016, 06:22 AM
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Wait a minute - Mackies is an authorised ZF gearbox specialist and have been in business for years. I've done the tour and had my gearbox serviced there a couple of times - they're serious experts. Much as I respect Guy and his undoubted skills, just because he owns an '8 doesn't make him better than Mackies.
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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#108
8th February 2016, 08:11 AM
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8th February 2016, 08:44 AM
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Ooops!!
Complete misunderstanding. I was not decrying Mackie's or any other. I was trying to say that with Guy it is a one stop for anything A8. When I'm in Swindon Guy manages to sort any and all other niggles that mine is suffering from at the same time, without the stealer prices. Hope that clarifies my point.
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#110
8th February 2016, 11:44 AM
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No misunderstanding from me Ray - we're just openly sharing our experiences of where we've had good service from good suppliers, which is what the forum should be about. I've never used Guy for this work, though I obviously know him well and respect him, whereas I'd wholeheartedly recommend Mackies from experience (like Jim).
I suspect both would do a good job in this instance - I personally went for Mackies based on the recommendation here, a less than perfect experience with Chester Transmissions beforehand, and - probably most importantly - the 3 year 100k warranty on the gearbox rebuild offered by them
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