A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > General Motoring > Driving bliss

Driving bliss Best roads? Best music? Whatever makes your 8 the best place to be, share it with us

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 8th May 2016, 11:18 PM
connor123's Avatar
connor123 connor123 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 138
Default Scottish Mafia at it again..

Currently touring part of scotland with The Laird and David's8 today was our first day and we couldnt have asked for better weather
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5862.jpg
Views:	684
Size:	658.1 KB
ID:	13301   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5875.jpg
Views:	638
Size:	1,009.3 KB
ID:	13302   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5885.jpg
Views:	610
Size:	585.0 KB
ID:	13303   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5890.jpg
Views:	596
Size:	639.6 KB
ID:	13304   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5902.jpg
Views:	579
Size:	490.5 KB
ID:	13305   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5906.jpg
Views:	853
Size:	663.1 KB
ID:	13306  
__________________
Current - 2021 Jaguar F-Type 5.0 V8 Reims Edition

Previous - 2018 Jaguar F-Type V6 - 2015 Polo GTI - 2016 Audi RS3 - 2017 BMW M140i - 2014 BMW M135i

Last edited by connor123; 8th May 2016 at 11:29 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 8th May 2016, 11:23 PM
HPsauce HPsauce is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Chilterns, almost over HS2!
Posts: 8,366
Default

Someone needs FE 20's
__________________
2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.).
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 9th May 2016, 08:35 AM
moltuae's Avatar
moltuae moltuae is offline
RIP 27/02/2021 :-(
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: East Lancs.
Posts: 2,679
Default

Superb!

Stunning cars and scenery; what more could you want
__________________
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
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 9th May 2016, 09:04 AM
1781cc 1781cc is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 718
Default

Love the look of FML with the de-chrome - all cars look lovely, but that one in particular is a stunner!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 9th May 2016, 09:57 AM
tc4332's Avatar
tc4332 tc4332 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
Posts: 2,323
Default

Fellas, they are looking good.
Would have loved to be with you.
__________________
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)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 9th May 2016, 01:16 PM
Architex_mA8tey's Avatar
Architex_mA8tey Architex_mA8tey is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London/Oxford/Swindon
Posts: 7,648
Default

Awesome Pics guys! thee scottish mafia are still looking good
*plays "on days like this" music from the italian job*
__________________

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
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 9th May 2016, 02:45 PM
IT's Avatar
IT IT is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Posts: 6,222
Default

Awesome, but can you just bob back and reshoot the photos with all 3 front wheels pointing the same direction? Its doing my OCD in no end...
__________________
For parts enquiries and Forum User Administration please contact customer services directly, not me - enquiry@a8parts.co.uk, www.a8parts.co.uk, or call 01642 783537

The Daily Town Car - 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance. Black with Black. Giant ipad screen, huge sunroof, 4 wheel drive, Tow bar, lots of ooomph and made in China, so actually built properly unlike the Californian ones.

The Family Wagon - 2018 Tesla Model X. Black, 7 Seats, Towbar, Homelink, Enhanced Auto pilot with Summon and self park, Heated front seats, CCS Charger upgrade, MCU2 Upgrade, Falconwing Doors, Self opening / closing doors, Netflix, Spotify, toys, Air suspension, alcantara roof + lots of other stuff......

The 17 year old Driver Wagon 2015 Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo. Alloys, Power steering, Aircon, Leccy windows, Sat Nav, bluetooth, central locking, cup holders, 59 whole bhp. Million times better than my first car. Well jealous.....

The First 20 Audis:

2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey,
2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue,
2005 B7 S4 Blue, 2006 D3 3.0 Tdi Black, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2003 D3 4.2 LPG Crystal Blue,
2000 D2 S8 Silver, 2007 3.0 Tdi Q7 Black, 2009 B8 S4 Black, 1998 D2 S8 Agate Grey,
2006 D3 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2006 D3 S8, 2007 Q7 3.0 Tdi, 2006 C6 S6,

The Second 20 Audis:

2011 A7 Sline, 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2002 A2 1.4 Tdi Silver, 2006 A8 4.2 Tdi Blue,
2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black , 2007 TT Roadster,
2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black,
2009 C6 RS6 Saloon Daytona Grey, 2001 Fully Loaded A2 Tdi, 2006 Avant S6 Black, 2007 VW Caravelle Exec Black (almost an Audi)
2009 TT Roadster Daytona, 2015 Q7 4.2 tdi lava grey, 2002 GmbH D2 demonstrator, 2006 D3 A8 LWB 4.2 Tdi Black

Most Recent Audis:

2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2007 4.2 FSi Q7 ABT Blue, 2016 S5 Coupe Launch model, 2004 S4 B6 Cabriolet, 2016 Q7 Sline White, 2006 Q7 4.2 FSi Black, 2012 Q7 Sline+ 4.2Tdi White, 2008 Blue Audi S8

Everything Else

1989 Subaru Justy, 1986 Vauxhall Cartlton 2.0 GL, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2 CDi, 1987 Ford Sierra XR4x4, 1983 Vauxhall Senator, 1985 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i, 1997 Polo Saloon, 1997 Peugeot 306 1.9 TDi, Ford Sierra Sapphire 2000E, 1990 Subaru Justy, 2000 Subaru Impreza, 2000 Subaru Impreza RB5, 1993 Range Rover LSE, 2005 VW Bora, 2003 Skoda Superb, 2003 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, 1996 Peugeot 106, 2000 Range Rover 4.0, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 9th May 2016, 07:29 PM
connor123's Avatar
connor123 connor123 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 138
Default

Some photos from todays drive!
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5953-2.jpg
Views:	501
Size:	608.9 KB
ID:	13309   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_5985-2.jpg
Views:	539
Size:	553.3 KB
ID:	13310   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_6002-2.jpg
Views:	518
Size:	538.8 KB
ID:	13311   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_6003-2.jpg
Views:	519
Size:	551.9 KB
ID:	13312   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_6012-2.jpg
Views:	539
Size:	603.4 KB
ID:	13313   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_6041-2.jpg
Views:	556
Size:	852.2 KB
ID:	13314   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_6056-2.jpg
Views:	567
Size:	740.3 KB
ID:	13315  
__________________
Current - 2021 Jaguar F-Type 5.0 V8 Reims Edition

Previous - 2018 Jaguar F-Type V6 - 2015 Polo GTI - 2016 Audi RS3 - 2017 BMW M140i - 2014 BMW M135i
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 9th May 2016, 07:53 PM
briang9's Avatar
briang9 briang9 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2,817
Default

A fantastic couple of days, great roads, great cars, great scenery, great company, great food & drink, and unusually for Scotland stunning weather
__________________



Audi S8 2002, Black (even the chrome bits)
Audi RS6 Avant 2008, Daytona Grey
Maserati Granturismo 2008, Metallic Nero Carbonio
Audi S8 2015, Daytona Grey
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 9th May 2016, 08:08 PM
tintin tintin is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 3,560
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by briang9 View Post
A fantastic couple of days, great roads, great cars, great scenery, great company, great food & drink, and unusually for Scotland stunning weather
- and some great photos to top it all. Those last two are peachy.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:47 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.