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Old 29th October 2019, 07:57 PM
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unfortunately im made up with a bad cold..
so i dont think i want to sit and chat spreading germs
its not fair on other people
so im out unless a miracle happens


That's a pity Roberto. Hopefully we'll see you at the next one.

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Old 29th October 2019, 10:33 PM
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153324]UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport Out with a cold
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
5. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
6. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
7. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB) .(TBC)
8.
9.

Tentative / Maybes
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8.
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Old 30th October 2019, 07:47 AM
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I’m now definite, not TBC (but what does FB stand for?). But still not allowed to drive, so we won’t be in my S8 I’m afraid
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Old 30th October 2019, 07:54 AM
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1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10.
11.
12.


Tentative / Maybes
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11. Damo Lawlor (FB)
12.
13.
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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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Old 30th October 2019, 08:22 AM
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I’m now definite, not TBC (but what does FB stand for?). But still not allowed to drive, so we won’t be in my S8 I’m afraid
Hi Jim
FB stands for the folks on the FACEBOOK "A8 & S8 UK Owners Group" page who have expressed an interest but aren't on this forum.

(I'm making an assumption but I think it is a very fair assumption )
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2002 A8 D2 S8 FE - "Red Dwarf" - Misano Red - Platinum/Silver Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE and hidden Dension Bluetooth, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, FE Wheels, Phone Prep with Nokia 6210, Detachable Towbar, Rear Blinds, S8 plate but no other optional extras
1st Place Winner - A8Parts Annual UK Meet 2018
1st Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2018
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2019
2002 A8L D2 with a factory fitted S8 engine and drivetrain - "Evergreen" - Irish Green Pearl (TBC) - magnolia leather seats with magnolia door cards/door trims, magnolia leather head-lining, extended leather pack 3 (dark green leather dash, upper door cards, steering wheel, lower dash, centre tunnel and rear parcel shelf), factory black external trim (in lieu of chrome), self-levelling suspension, Servotronic, Brembo brakes, "gullideckel" / "man-hole cover" / "pie-plate" 8Jx18 polished 10-hole design wheels typically seen on the W12, Park Distance Control, heated windscreen, multifunction steering wheel, Vavona burl (burr-walnut) wood inserts with cream/magnolia door switch trims, phone preparation to the front with Nokia 6091 phone, phone preparation to the rear with Nokia 6091 phone on the central rear console, third phone preparation in the rear centre console, rear blinds, rear headrest release feature, rear electric heated seats with lumbar and recline function (the rear passenger seat has the facility to move the front passenger seat forward), BOSE audio, Rear Screen Entertainment (RSE) with dual factory fitted Alpine screens, integrated DVD player (under the centre of the rear bench with 4 DVD storage slots) and two remote controls (the controls and inputs for the RSE are in the rear centre console and the screens can operate independently of each other,) factory supplied leather headrest covers to hide the rear screens, rear vanity mirrors (standard A8L), dark green rear wedge footrests with cream piping, front passenger memory seat, dark green floor carpeting and mats – piped in cream, rear slumber pillows for the headrests, integrated fridge with integrated tumblers inside the rear centre headrest bar compartment, solar roof, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, factory driver’s seat fire extinguisher, tire pressure monitoring system, first aid kit, 12 V socket in the boot, TRACKER, derestricted – top speed is 155mph plus
2007 A6 Allroad C6 3.0TDI Quattro - Highland Green (Audi Exclusive Colour) - Cream leather interior with Wood, Advanced MMI, Keyless, Bose, Advanced PDC, Sunroof, Heated Memory Seats, Adaptive Xenons, Adaptive Air Suspension, Servotronic

Previous (went to good homes):
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - "Big Red" - Tornado Red (Special Order) - Twist Interior, PDC, Passenger Memory Seats, Symphony II with BOSE, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, 20" FE Wheels, Servotronic Steering
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - Aqua Blue Pearl - Twist Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, Avus Wheels

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Old 30th October 2019, 08:30 AM
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Hi Jim
FB stands for the folks on the FACEBOOK "A8 & S8 UK Owners Group" page who have expressed an interest but aren't on this forum.

(I'm making an assumption but I think it is a very fair assumption )
Correct!
I'm trying to keep it updated with those saying they are definitely coming (following that up with messages to them to get dinner and or cream tea numbers for the hotel) and those that are "possibles"
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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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Old 31st October 2019, 09:45 AM
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UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.
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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
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Old 31st October 2019, 09:46 AM
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I 'accidentally' contrived a business meeting in Leeds on Monday morning. Fuel and hotel on Sunday on expenses thank you very much


UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.

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Old 31st October 2019, 12:39 PM
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I’m now definite, not TBC (but what does FB stand for?). But still not allowed to drive, so we won’t be in my S8 I’m afraid
Jim, you're definitely a definite now!


1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.
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My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

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Old 31st October 2019, 01:38 PM
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And I now know that FB is Facebook and not full board!

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Jim, you're definitely a definite now!
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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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