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23rd March 2019, 05:26 PM
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197,000 Miles News
S8 MOT Passed for another year
 Only one advisory for some corrosion on the rear springs, nothing else. Job done and a good result on the old girl.
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23rd March 2019, 09:07 PM
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Wow, that’s 12K more than mine. Have you had the gearbox replaced, or is it still on the original one?
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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23rd March 2019, 09:45 PM
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Very reassuring mines on 116k
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24th March 2019, 07:29 AM
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Congratulations
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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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#5
24th March 2019, 07:40 AM
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Well done
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24th March 2019, 05:40 PM
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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#8
24th March 2019, 05:55 PM
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wasn't there one on ebay 300,000 miles original gearbox
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24th March 2019, 06:14 PM
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Well in fact it’s had two complete gearbox rebuilds in its life, I bet no other D2 could claim that about their car!
The first being Mackies around 163,000 by the previous owner, he looked after the car to a very high standard and in fact had the gearbox serviced by Mackies prior to that point. Though that was not enough to save it and it still failed even with the prior servicing. Though the service was done when the miles was into six figures (146,000) hence even with the good work the damage was probably done. The gearbox then started to leak around 195,000 and was low on fluid and second gear slipped. That caused it to go into our favourite limp mode and thus I had to make a decision on what to do. I do not blame Mackies for any of this, looking back at it now I believe some work done at another garage caused multiple problems. One of the main reasons I do so much work on the car myself now. Hence it was taken to Auto Trans in Gloucester who did an excellent job and completely rebuilt the gearbox again. I have to say they did superb work and would highly recommend them for anyone who is not close to Glasgow and based in the South West. They took their time and did it right, the owner is clearly an expert on ZF boxes and knew it was a 5HP24 and the fragility they also come with if not serviced. They have also serviced my A8 QS gearbox and did that to a very high standard also for £185. http://www.autotransgloucester.co.uk
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26th March 2019, 07:41 PM
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Congratulations
I just had mine pass the test as well. It sure feels great when everything is in order 
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