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Old 31st August 2014, 11:28 AM
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The front upgrade didn't go well

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As you can see above I have to change the hubs to make it work, can anyone confirm that the link below shows the correct hub for the W12 calipers ?

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2...item27c7aba9c4

Is the different hub type a straight forward swap or will require further modifications ?
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Old 31st August 2014, 09:51 PM
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Talk to A8 parts - you need the later aluminium hubs not the steel ones as far as I'm aware which are far rarer to get hold of. The ones you've linked to are steel hubs from a 3.3tdi so not sure if they'd do the job or not - talk to David and tell him you're bolting on W12 calipers and he'll be able to advise
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Old 27th October 2014, 05:12 PM
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I cant get hold of the correct hubs and need your advice
Am I right by saying that the below part numbers are the correct ones to make the d3 big brake upgrade ?

4D0 407 257 M and 4D0 407 258 M
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Old 24th November 2014, 06:03 AM
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I finally managed to source the correct hub type.
Front brake upgrade is now completed, looks and stops very well







Next step is to install a RS6 C5 Set-Up on rear
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Thats better!
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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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