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Sorry to be missing it too.
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind. |
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Castle Combe and smoking brakes
Hello David,
Yes they were a bit pungent weren't they. However, they did work well out on track (EBC yellow stuff pads). We kept out of the way as first timers. I can vouch for the fact that sitting beside your son in law, in passenger seat approaching a 90 degree right hand bend at 90 mph could put dents in the passenger floor pan. To be fair he drove at least as well as I did, without my 100,000 miles of experience in the car. Regards Richard
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2006 Audi S8 V10 Now Sold. Akoya Silver with black/grey leather, standard 20" wheels, hybrid TV, Bang & Olufssen audio, Heated seats front and rear, Dension ipod integration, DAB radio, keyless entry, rear electric blind, bluetooth connection to Apple iphone6S. Started at 60,000 miles end April 12. Now 171,500 miles as at Oct 2017. Now sold to fellow forum member. |
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I HAD thought that, if I was to go again and having had a full refurb of both front and back brakes, I might try a track session. Would it be a good idea to upgrade the pads for the event? - I've got standard Brembo (not Brembo Sport) pads on the front and Mintex (IIRC) in the rear.
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind. |
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Track day brakes
Hi David,
There are 2 big factors which affect braking ability on track based on my (very limited) experience, namely weight and speed. Once I built some confidence and after some instruction from David Da Costa, I was pushing hard on the brakes. I was braking hard enough to feel the rear go light. You need pads which will take sustained punishment and calipers/ fluid which can dissipate the heat. I had a fluid change and spent some time bedding the pads in, even at the circuit. Once they had been through a couple of big heat cycles they were superb. My discs were new at rear and good condition at front. I use EBS yellow stuff pads and only have experience of standard pads on my S8 to compare with. I hear Ferodo 2511 are good but no personal experience. The advice from David Da Costa was most road cars get fade on track so back off and let them cool off for a couple of laps. I must say the experience was wonderful. The organisers had put bollards out to mark turn in, braking and turn out points which was very helpful as a track novice. I had a couple of overshoots due to over enthusiasm/ or lack of skill at the chicane but it helped prove where and how hard you could brake and still make the corner. In summary, go for it and enjoy yourself, whichever track it is. If there is instruction available, grab it with both hands. Cheers Richard
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2006 Audi S8 V10 Now Sold. Akoya Silver with black/grey leather, standard 20" wheels, hybrid TV, Bang & Olufssen audio, Heated seats front and rear, Dension ipod integration, DAB radio, keyless entry, rear electric blind, bluetooth connection to Apple iphone6S. Started at 60,000 miles end April 12. Now 171,500 miles as at Oct 2017. Now sold to fellow forum member. |
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now my uk residence is near to hand they have gone and moved the date to september when I am at my french residence!!!
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8 |
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Sorry one and all.
Unfortunately I have to cancel my attendance to this event, due to unforeseen circumstances. I have cancelled my Hotel at the Bollingbroke, so there is a spare room available if anyone wants it. Neil, can you cancel my Big Boys Breakfast as well. There may be a slim chance I may be able to arrive later in the day. I will keep my fingers crossed and hope to see everyone that attends. David
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2002 S8 Final Edition, Avus Silver with Red leather interior Guildford, Surrey Tiptronic with Sport mode button. Sony rear entertainment package. Bose sound system. Audi Navigation Plus. 20 inch Final Edition alloys Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble : 1997 A8 Quattro Sport - Now sold when S8 FE purchased |
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1. Architex mA8tey 1 Car 1 Person 1 Brekkie
2. CANCELLED 3. Mikki Jayne - TBC 4. Richard Racer 5. HPSauce - 1 car, 1 person, 1 brekkie. May decide later to bring SWMBO and stay over 6. RS6 - x2 persons 7. Ctl - 1 car 1 (pos 2) persons, FBB 8. Pete-p - 1 car 2 persons 9. Conquistador - 1 car, 2 persons 10. Arturas - 1 car 2 persons 11. 12. Possibles: 1. Bert Y. D2 S8 - 1 Person 2. Alix S D2 S8 - 1 Person
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2002 S8 Final Edition, Avus Silver with Red leather interior Guildford, Surrey Tiptronic with Sport mode button. Sony rear entertainment package. Bose sound system. Audi Navigation Plus. 20 inch Final Edition alloys Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble : 1997 A8 Quattro Sport - Now sold when S8 FE purchased Last edited by Architex_mA8tey; 4th September 2017 at 12:40 PM. |
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I'm gutted but going to have to pull out this year, car needs needs some work, which is booked in end of the month so going to have to save my cash gutted as was epic last year!
1. Architex mA8tey 1 Car 1 Person 1 Brekkie 2. CANCELLED 3. Mikki Jayne - TBC 4. Richard Racer 5. HPSauce - 1 car, 1 person, 1 brekkie. May decide later to bring SWMBO and stay over 6. RS6 - CANCELLED 7. Ctl - 1 car 1 (pos 2) persons, FBB 8. Pete-p - 1 car 2 persons 9. Conquistador - 1 car, 2 persons 10. Arturas - 1 car 2 persons 11. 12.
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I can't make it either sorry. Far too much to do
1. Architex mA8tey 1 Car 1 Person 1 Brekkie 2. CANCELLED 3. Mikki Jayne - Cancelled 4. Richard Racer 5. HPSauce - 1 car, 1 person, 1 brekkie. May decide later to bring SWMBO and stay over 6. RS6 - CANCELLED 7. Ctl - 1 car 1 (pos 2) persons, FBB 8. Pete-p - 1 car 2 persons 9. Conquistador - 1 car, 2 persons 10. Arturas - 1 car 2 persons 11. 12. |
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