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Old 13th August 2010, 04:59 AM
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Default Edersee 2010

this is your romping reporter at the scene of the accident. we're on the ferry less than 45minutes into the journey and Tony has locked his keys in the boot!

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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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Old 13th August 2010, 05:31 AM
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So jealous!

Thanks for the interim report Conan! ... any past careers as a car thief that Ben wishes to share there?
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Old 13th August 2010, 05:32 AM
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LMAO!!
You're all doomed I tell you. . . doomed!

Yes of course I'd . . ahem. . . much rather be going to jersey for a few days. . . ahem than going to a massive owners meet and drinking festival..ahem
Yes dear. . . coming dear. . . sigh
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Old 14th August 2010, 04:58 AM
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all is giong well here in edersee. we have fueled out cars up with shell v-power racing at 101 octane and by the feel of my head this morning i think thats what we were drinking last night
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Old 14th August 2010, 05:18 PM
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Grrrrrrrrr! Have a great time
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Old 14th August 2010, 08:55 PM
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We'll be expecting a detailed report as usual guys

Sounds like you are having a ball
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Old 14th August 2010, 09:41 PM
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Quick update for today:

We went for a drive with 59 A/S8's!!!

Yes you did read that right, 59 cars, in a convoy of some great length. Weather has been really good, and now we're off to bed before doing the 'ring tomorrow.

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Old 14th August 2010, 09:50 PM
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Oh my god..! My old S8 should be there, hopefuly I can take it next year!
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Oh my god..! My old S8 should be there, hopefuly I can take it next year!
Do you mind if I join you in mine?
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Old 15th August 2010, 05:59 AM
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A couple of photos of the convoy...





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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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