Nice one Guy, looking forward to hearing it again. It is a nice motor and you have made it your own. +++

thanks mate it is quite special when you think about it, there is not one with the same paint as mine, will let you have a drive of it when i see you again so you can see the difference,

Thanks Guy, where did you get it mapped from? +++

My first '8 was a 2.8 QS - badged and 'mirrored' as an S8. Not a good mix IMHO. The first thing I did was to take off the S8 badges (one of the obvious give-aways was the brake disc size). Then there's the grill, the door sill caps, the steering wheel, the instrument dial, the wheels and so on....

I agree with most of the comments above - it's your car! But if it were mine, I'd just de-badge it. And enjoy the sheer pleasure of a beautiful car that most folk won't even recognise despite the badge. The '8, IMHO, is a wonderfully understated, rare and unique car. If you have one - chances are that you reflect this. The badge will say nothing nothing to most people - unless they are '8 fans.

Enjoy your mods - who cares about the badge?

Well said Jim, I agree totally +++

^^^^^ what he said+++

Well, to a certain extent I do, but I'm happy for anyone to badge however they want.

Having a PF S8 that "lost" it's original discreet boot badge and acquired a F/L S8 version during body repairs I have long resented the loss of "authenticity".

After a (very) long wait I've acquired (from A8 parts) the real thing, albeit a bit jaded.
I've spruced it up a bit, with mixed results (don't stand too close!) and reinstated the "original" rear-end look at last. +++

So, if anyone does actually want an S8 facelift boot badge, I've got one spare - fair price to a good home.
(it needs new adhesive pads obviously, I cut it off with dental floss!)