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2nd August 2010, 08:49 PM
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The Blue Whale is...
now off the road.
 Due to the massive insurance hike and the work that needs to be completed I've decided to take her off the road. It will give me a chance to: remove and refurbish the steering rack replace and rebush the front and rear suspension Replace the front wheel bearings finish the RS6 brake upgrade. get rid of the rear aerial. That's the start. I also have some other internal/external mods (RS6 engine upgrade?) possibly planned, so the Whale has now officially become a project car. There are a few minor issues to overcome 1) I've never taken on a project this big  2) I've no idea what I'm doing  3) I'm skint but I'm sure I'll get round them. She'll be going to her new home in a few days and the project will start. Wish me luck and I'll be around looking for advice and keeping you updated. Don't expect this to be a quick turnaround by the way. If the rear brake upgrade is anything to go by don't hold your breath but I get there in the end. Steve 
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2nd August 2010, 09:31 PM
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Steve, sorry to hear about it coming off the road..............but means you can do some nice work to the car now
Keep us updated please and good luck
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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5th August 2010, 07:19 PM
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Steve,
Sorry to hear its off the road. But good to see it's gone to project status. These cares are begging for subtle modification and a wicked motor. A true Germanic muscle car.
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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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5th August 2010, 09:15 PM
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Cheers Guys,
The bits are falling off quicker than I can replace them at the moment!  I've got a few ideas for mods (may even go for a manual 'box) and now have the time (if not the dosh) to get the work done. Watch this space (just not too soon)
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