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Old 5th March 2015, 10:10 PM
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Some Pics for fun.

I have also updated the boot motor



And had some of the interior redone in brushed aluminium texture. The early D3 cars got a dark grey strip instead of the newer ones more bright version. So I had them wrapped. It looks and feels like the real deal.





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Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof
TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT
Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out)

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Old 5th March 2015, 11:14 PM
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The aluminium strips are wrapped, that's an awesome job if it is.
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Old 6th March 2015, 01:46 AM
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Yes they are wrapped. I wasn't keen on buying the parts.

3M make a wrap that looks and feels like brushed alum. It reflects in the sun the same, and it looks much nicer than the dark grey plastic.

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Indigo Leather Sports Seats - Sports wheel - Sports Air Suspension
Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof
TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT
Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out)

Retrofits:
OEM Auto headlights & rain sensing wipers
OEM Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Reverse Camera
OEM Aluminium Package
Auto boot close using remote/door button
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Old 30th April 2015, 04:59 AM
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Update,

I have ordered a new Central Electronic Module to get the wipers and lights working properly, but I have the light only sensor just to make sure it can work if not.

I also ordered the Extended Aluminium Package parts. Oddly, it wasn't available in this country except for special orders. Apparently its a "Hot Country" thing.

Otherwise I bought another car so the A8 remains garaged until It is a good and nice day with a long comfy drive required.

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04 A8 - 4.2 Sport

Indigo Leather Sports Seats - Sports wheel - Sports Air Suspension
Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof
TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT
Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out)

Retrofits:
OEM Auto headlights & rain sensing wipers
OEM Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Reverse Camera
OEM Aluminium Package
Auto boot close using remote/door button
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Old 30th June 2015, 01:05 AM
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Bugger!

I sent the car in for a service, and it came back with a list.

New lower control arms,
new inner and outer tie rod ends
new timing belt, all pullies, and drive belts.
new water pump and coolant flush,
new rocker cover gaskets,
spark plug service
new rear brake discs and pads
new inner cv boot.
New battery.

This is an expensive list at around 2800 GBP.

Bugger.
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Indigo Leather Sports Seats - Sports wheel - Sports Air Suspension
Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof
TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT
Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out)

Retrofits:
OEM Auto headlights & rain sensing wipers
OEM Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Reverse Camera
OEM Aluminium Package
Auto boot close using remote/door button
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Old 27th July 2015, 12:26 AM
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Timing belts last more than the 56,000 miles the interval is here, but the water pump usually gives out. As well as the tensioner.

List of things done includes:

New brake discs and pads all round
New brake fluid and calibrations
new timing belt
new tensioners
new drive belts
new pulleys all round
new water pump
new plugs
new gaskets
new oil, air, fuel, cabin pollen and charcoal filters
new compressor seals for aircon
aircon regas
new coolant (with flush)
new power steering fluid and pump gaskets
new cv boots.
recalibrated the headlight range control ECU.
intake has been cleaned also with the variable manifold flaps.

It drives lovely now and is even smoother! It also will be fine for a long long time. As well it should for the equivalent of 2,300GBP.
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Indigo Leather Sports Seats - Sports wheel - Sports Air Suspension
Auto Boot - Double Glazing - AMI - Solar roof
TV - Bose - Voice Control - TPMS - AFS- TINT
Power Blind, Fingerprint - Light package (in and out)

Retrofits:
OEM Auto headlights & rain sensing wipers
OEM Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Reverse Camera
OEM Aluminium Package
Auto boot close using remote/door button
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Old 27th July 2015, 08:11 AM
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Some job list that, she'll be great for years to come because of it.
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Old 27th July 2015, 08:15 AM
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BIG investment is that!
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Old 27th July 2015, 06:02 PM
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Oooof! Well done mate!
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Old 27th July 2015, 07:16 PM
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It always looks "a bit severe" with the front off but that list is mostly all good maintenance stuff that we should all be doing (hopefully gradually looking at that cost) but I bet you're still smiling driving it now it's driving even nicer!
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