Just seen all the pictures, I like it +++
Looked at your rear bumper and as mentioned before, tail pipes swap would be a piece of cake.
3" is the way to go but don't stick them out to much.

Straight away I can see 2 upgrades which would transform the car to your S alike look.

LED DRLs
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7192

...and Carbon interior
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7220

...and de-badged S8 grille as you mentioned it to transform the front
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7526

M-A8
Can you tell me where I can find a thread or post that will tell me what all the numbers and letters mean on the inside page of my service book ?
I have seen it somewhere but cannot find it
Cheers Andy :Confused:

I've got no idea Andy, but I just created a new thread with a link to PlanetVAG where you can type in all your numbers into a virtual sticker, but dont know how really good is it, I guess it's pretty accurate.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...8484#post68484

They are awesome,the carbon looks amazing,definitely on the to do list
How do I get the main beam lights to work separately from dipped,I have just fitted a quality hid light set,led number plate lights,I fitted whiter brighter main beam bulbs and tried several sets of led side light bulbs but all kept putting error on dash even with extra resistors ? And all supposed to be can bus error free ?

Thanks for liking my car mate
I will try the virtual vag thingy out of interest and see what it come up with
What make of wheels are on your car I really like them
I had Lenso Concerto on my last D3 A8 and will be looking for another set of 20" wheels for my car now
Iam wanting to lower it as well on vag com if that's the best way to do it ?

Are your lights Xenon or Bi-Xenon
If Xenon and main halogen then sorry, my fault, you wont be able to do LED DRLs.

The best Halogen bulbs are MTEC Super White ONLY (55W or 100W), or HOEN from USA only.
Trust me, I've spend hundreds of pounds on testing most H7s on the market.
Still have MTECs on the fogs, they are really really good mate.

The only way you can get 501s side lights working without the error is if you fit 10W resistors with heatsink
No other way
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/10w-res...-233-h6w-433c/

This fella (link above) sells MTECs as well.

Never trust Error Free 501 bulbs, there is not a single bulb on the market around the globe which would work on D3s without additional errors.
There is certain type also which will last a long time and wont fall into pieces because of the heat.

I'm off to shop, I'll be back in 20 so fire up if you have more questions.

...just a quick one before heading to shop.

Car is very nice, but it needs bigger wheels.
Carbon interior is a tough job for two, but read the old thread and it's all explained inc. cost.

My wheels are German make, found them originally on a same D3 (colour) in USA, took me 7 months to get a set. Never seen a second set like mine (gunmetal with diamond cut face)
They are S5 replicas, but better looking (the way spokes curve)

Check Hartmann Wheels in USA
They also have a HUGE online photo album of all sort of A8s on lots of different wheels.

Lowering - VCDS (Vag) is BEST

Be back soon mate

Thanks so much mate the info is so much appreciated
I have xenon and halogen but will definitely be looking and pricing up the side light bulbs
Will catch up with you later mate as we are out tonight at a birthday bash
Best Regards Andy :cheers:

Xenon bulbs are a personal preference. Definitely not from eBay, so much fake stuff.

For halogens I strongly recommend MTEC Super White (55 or 100W main beam and 55W fogs)
Sidelights
Them http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/501-w5w...bulbs-white-1/
+
This resistors, but keep them outside NOT inside the unit, connect resistor and stick it out of the unit and then close the cap
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/10w-res...-233-h6w-433c/

Champion mate will do that,will follow your links for side lights and main beam bulbs
Cheers Andy