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Originally Posted by Oli18 (Post 64839)

With regards to the wooden steering wheel, i was also of the mindset that i would change it. However, it's a really really nice feel and I prefer it over the normal steering wheel so have decided to keep it :)

Haha. That was my exact reaction.

Firstly, it absolutley had to go. After a few days, it felt ok, but really didnt look as good a leather one. After a few weeks the smooth feel of the wood had become quite addictive, and to hell with the looks, it was staying on..... +++

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Originally Posted by IT (Post 65787)

Firstly, it absolutely had to go. After a few days, it felt ok, but really didn't look as good a leather one. After a few weeks the smooth feel of the wood had become quite addictive, and to hell with the looks, it was staying on..... +++

Ian - i'm so glad I didn't make a change when i first got it...i wouldn't change it for the world now! +++

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Originally Posted by PsYcHe (Post 65340)

Looking good Oli... Which ones did you get?

PhYcHe - They are Delta Mics hub centric wheel spacers. They are made of steel rather than aluminium alloy - unlike my previous Eibach and H&Rs which were are about 2lbs lighter but i wasn't that bothered - the important thing for me was that it had the TRACK+ configuration where you first bolt the spacer to the hub and then the wheel on top rather than replacing the bolts with longer ones.

So another quick update on mods...I finally got around to fitting the CREE LED P21Ws and 501s, wiring and coding them as DRLs and OMG, what a difference. The photos don't quite do it justice but the difference is quite remarkable. It may be one of my favourite mods so far. It makes the car look much fresher, newer and up-to-date...and it's not really that old yet either!

I wanted to thank M-A8 for his DRL retrofit 'how-to' +++

Cheers,

Oli

Before: (Sorry for the crummy pic...it's the only one i could find...doh!)

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After:

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Just a few pics of the 8 on the boat to holland today...got a few comments from 2 guys in a grey D3 parked next to mine wanting to sit inside it lol!

This is the 8s first big trip and I can't think of any other vehicle that would do this better. Great audio, great luxury, cool drinks in the fridge and 34mpg :D

Oli

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http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/1...1916e43aa9.jpg

Yes IT will be missing his fridge this time of year with all the beer and champagne to be chilled!! :rolleyes:
Have a safe and enjoyable trip home Oli. +++

34 mpg? You must be caning it then :)

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Originally Posted by PsYcHe (Post 65866)

34 mpg? You must be caning it then :)

Us dutch don't 'ang about - innit! :p

What sort of figures are you getting PsYcHe? .. would be interesting to compare!

Oli

I'll get 33-34 doing about 85 (kph officer!).. Did a run at 65 when I first got the car and was doing over 45mpg until I got bored.

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Originally Posted by PsYcHe (Post 65870)

I'll get 33-34 doing about 85 (kph officer!).. Did a run at 65 when I first got the car and was doing over 45mpg until I got bored.

That's brilliant! Have been keeping to Dutch national speed limits at 120 and 100 km/h and am also averaging 38 mpg now! +++

looking good Oli, just realised your number plate suggests your car started life as a Scot:D