1998 Audi S8 D2 Pre facelift

Meganx · #1 17th June 2015, 02:31 PM

Hi guyz & girlz

1998 Audi S8 D2 Pre Facelift

Another noob not looking properly on forum.

Can any 1 tell me the upgrades i can do to my S8.

Soz again

Jim

mattylondon · #2 17th June 2015, 02:34 PM

Cosmetic or performance?

I can't help on the D2, but someone will be along shortly

tintin · #3 17th June 2015, 02:56 PM

1. 20" FE alloys - generally regarded as improving the looks significantly, but pricey (probably £700+ for the alloys, plus more expensive tyres). A number of us run 20s as summer wheels, with (original?) 18" as winters.
2 - Solar sunroof (if you don't already have one..). Great for keeping the cabin cool in the summer (i.e. now!

.). Can be had for c.£200, though fitting it is a bit tricky - there's a thread on "how to" on here
3 - Audio upgrade: to RNS-D/Bose (if you don't already have that), or to RNS-E if you do. Both make a significant difference if you listen to music much.
4 - Exhaust upgrade to a Miltek (or similar). Costs about a grand new and fitted, I think, and this is the one upgrade I'm still waiting to do. These are harder to get hold of these days for S8's, but can still be done (hopefully!)
5. Engine chip/upgrade - there's a number of these around, but they generally on the D2 tend to make the engine more tractable/smoother, rather than upping the power, but others may advise otherwise.

There are loads of other mods you can do, and this forum is full of them - as stated in the previous post, as well as getting general advice, you may want to decide what area you want to upgrade, and then look at the threads in that area. Whatever you choose to do, it's all part of the fun of 8 ownership, and somebody here will be able to help

HPsauce · #4 17th June 2015, 03:33 PM

Welcome.
Minor lighting LED upgrades such as interior/boot, rear numberplate and front sidelights. That's a LOT of bulbs by the way.

Change side indicator plastics from orange to clear, works better with some body colours and you'll need new bulbs too.

Replace armrests with facelift type.

Norretal · #5 17th June 2015, 08:18 PM

I can help you with bulb upgrades (interior and exterior) as I did some on my PF and they made a big difference to me, in terms of looks and light quality. Also can advise with the indicators and side repeaters, I did those too

The biggest upgrade you can do your S8 though is the FE 20's as mentioned by Tintin, and as it happens, I can help you with those too

We're only half an hour from each other, we should meet soon.....

Meganx · #6 18th June 2015, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattylondon

Cosmetic or performance?

I can't help on the D2, but someone will be along shortly

Cosmetic m8 car is bloody fast enough for me :-)

Meganx · #7 18th June 2015, 01:31 PM

Ye the wheels are a must i think.

Would love the sun roof but for £200 good price but me fitting is a defo NO NO :-)

And exhaust demo just don't think there is enough rumble for the V8 don't want anything to loud :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tintin

1. 20" FE alloys - generally regarded as improving the looks significantly, but pricey (probably £700+ for the alloys, plus more expensive tyres). A number of us run 20s as summer wheels, with (original?) 18" as winters.
2 - Solar sunroof (if you don't already have one..). Great for keeping the cabin cool in the summer (i.e. now!

.). Can be had for c.£200, though fitting it is a bit tricky - there's a thread on "how to" on here
3 - Audio upgrade: to RNS-D/Bose (if you don't already have that), or to RNS-E if you do. Both make a significant difference if you listen to music much.
4 - Exhaust upgrade to a Miltek (or similar). Costs about a grand new and fitted, I think, and this is the one upgrade I'm still waiting to do. These are harder to get hold of these days for S8's, but can still be done (hopefully!)
5. Engine chip/upgrade - there's a number of these around, but they generally on the D2 tend to make the engine more tractable/smoother, rather than upping the power, but others may advise otherwise.

There are loads of other mods you can do, and this forum is full of them - as stated in the previous post, as well as getting general advice, you may want to decide what area you want to upgrade, and then look at the threads in that area. Whatever you choose to do, it's all part of the fun of 8 ownership, and somebody here will be able to help

Meganx · #8 18th June 2015, 01:34 PM

Ohh Ron

Nice them wheels really would like them but my wallet is a bit tight atm but you could send me a pm and tell me the asking price please.

And ye plz help with the light .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norretal

I can help you with bulb upgrades (interior and exterior) as I did some on my PF and they made a big difference to me, in terms of looks and light quality. Also can advise with the indicators and side repeaters, I did those too

The biggest upgrade you can do your S8 though is the FE 20's as mentioned by Tintin, and as it happens, I can help you with those too

We're only half an hour from each other, we should meet soon.....

Meganx · #9 19th June 2015, 08:05 AM

Ye i would like that Ron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norretal

I can help you with bulb upgrades (interior and exterior) as I did some on my PF and they made a big difference to me, in terms of looks and light quality. Also can advise with the indicators and side repeaters, I did those too

The biggest upgrade you can do your S8 though is the FE 20's as mentioned by Tintin, and as it happens, I can help you with those too

We're only half an hour from each other, we should meet soon.....

Adrian E · #10 19th June 2015, 08:46 AM

The Milltek exhaust is no longer in production - I did try and find out whether there were any in Europe in the dealer network, but I'm assuming the lack of response means there isn't (Milltek promised to try and find numbers)

As noted in another thread on here somewhere the only way they'd make another batch is if 8 orders were forthcoming. Mine cost the previous owner £1k for cats back system. it's not, but I'd struggle to justify £1k nice!