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Last night was another Barcelona Directors for me but this was all of them and wives/ladies and others. The President insisted on sitting in my jockey seat.
We were under Police escort from the Hilton to the ground and after the match a high speed escort to Liverpool Airport. Bit crazy ignoring speed limits and traffic lights, but nothing new for yours truly. Wet view of Barcelona Team coach from my driving seat.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter) |
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Not directed at you Ray, but isn't it ridiculous that a bus load of football directors can break the speed limit and traffic regulations, and all with the help of those who are supposed to enforce such things.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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The convoy last night was not only me:
All went well until all the pax had departed because then the airport security staff told us we had to reverse out of the security area. Not enough space to drive through. Really good planning. While the airport police were milling about making plans I just did it and buggered off home.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter) |
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love. |
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Today's Office should be "Five Days".
I am currently doing a five day tour at Thoresby Hall Hotel, one of the Warner's Hotels, adults only which usually means older folk like myself. Today is actually a day off for myself so I am able to partake of the facilities as if I was a true holidaymaker. I mentioned the adults only because though in most areas it would make a pretty good base for an Annual Meet it would not suit us completely, we are family based. On the way here Monday I drove over the Cat & Fiddle and stopped at Bakewell for a two hour lunch. Tuesday I took them to Lincoln. Wednesday Grantham and Newark had the pleasure. Tomorrow, Friday, I'll be having a lunch break at Buxton on the way home.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter) |
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I headed over that way when I was desperately looking for venues for last years' annual meet but I stopped about 10 miles short of where you are now to check out Bolsover Castle, which is a nice place to visit if you have the time. I dismissed it as an annual meet venue because (like so many other potential venues I visited) they're weren't prepared to let us park inside the grounds, plus I thought it was a little too far out. Thankfully Biggin and Tissington were more accommodating.
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Mark ------------------------------------------------------ 2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Cars Owned: The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present) (Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability) The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present) The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust |
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Arrived back home last night safe and well.
I spent most of last weekend washing, polishing and generally nursing my 8 into shape for the Annual Meet. She was looking rather nice. Glistening in the sun. Then my sad. Whilst away I left her at the coach garage and realised on my return yesterday that it was not a good move. Someone (I know who the culprit is) decided to jet wash the yard. My beautifully prepared 8 was covered in dried dirt from the spray. I've just spent all morning washing, drying and repolishing her. She is looking good again. During last year's preparation period various polishes and other products were mentioned, one being "Pearl Black" so that is what I used today.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter) |
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For a really easy to use option, we sometimes wash the cars off (usual wash mitt and 2 bucket method with wheel fallout remover) and dry them with double layer drying towel, then use a spry on product called "Done & Dusted - Si Edition" which you mist on, spread, then wait 10-15 seconds for curing, and then lightly glide a MF cloth over with almost zero pressure, and youre left with an ultra smooth velvety finish. Glossy as heck, smooth as heck and more importantly, its the easiest Quick Detailer to work with. It seems to feature both some fillers to cover any small blemishes, plus a fantastic amount of gloss shine. My detailer Mark (Marque 2 Pro) who several of you met at meets, was so impressed when he tried it that he is getting some to trial further.
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Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . . Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange 2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee 20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior 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 Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs |
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Thought I'd give it a try so I had a search on Amazon. Unfortunately it's out of stock right now, but this came up in the search results. Imagine my surprise when I saw who the author was!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Done-Dusted...dp/1511524200/
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Mark ------------------------------------------------------ 2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Cars Owned: The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present) (Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability) The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present) The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust Last edited by moltuae; 25th May 2019 at 04:51 PM. |
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