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Old 22nd August 2014, 08:26 PM
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Old 22nd August 2014, 09:52 PM
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The towbar is kinda cool... But the wheels do look very nice.
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Old 22nd August 2014, 10:18 PM
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Cheers

The tow bar is activated by a button and it automatically swivels into place and then back totally out of sight when you press it again.

It was worth the money just to see it doing that
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Old 22nd August 2014, 10:43 PM
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Yeah.. my spend 5 minutes with a wire brush then smack it with a hammer to make it fit, and the same to take it off 'detachable' isn't quite as cool
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Old 22nd August 2014, 10:51 PM
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I've never towed anything in my life up to now.

But couldn't you leave it attached to the caravan/trailer, undo it's bolt and drive off. Detaching it simply and quickly.

Then unhitch the bit from the van?
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Old 22nd August 2014, 10:51 PM
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Nice looking D4. Why those mud flaps?
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Old 22nd August 2014, 11:09 PM
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I'd read that towing a caravan without them ends up splattering the van and the tow hitch with stones. Plus they do keep a ton of crap off the sides car.

Not that I'm 4nal or anything but I even asked Audi not to wash my car after doing the wheels and tow bar, in case they scratched it.
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Old 23rd August 2014, 07:49 AM
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A8 is the ultimate towing vehicle
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Old 23rd August 2014, 01:21 PM
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A8 is the ultimate towing vehicle
it sure is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcSmvIULJLo

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Tow bar is really cool, I'm just not sure about the wheel size.
They look very tiny and 19s is much better choice as it looks way better and still offers great comfort.
This is just my opinion
Other than that it's a lovely car mate
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