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I got another red one today

.After 3 visits to the North West over the last 2 weeks, I finally drove this down the M6 today.
It's been discussed before in an old thread from last year:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13247

and a more recent one from this year:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=14091

It's a very nice FE with a relatively limited spec in terms of add-on goodies but apart from a few stone chips to the front (which I will be rectifying soon), it's in immaculate condition. The platinum interior, with myrtle wood, is as close to new as you could expect. I aim to bring her to the annual meet instead of Big Red as Big Red is destined for a new home. I don't plan to keep both of them. :)
Here's a photo I've just taken but when I get a moment to take some more I'll add them to this thread for those that are interested. Edit: more photos on page 2

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525967428

Very, very nice!

Congratulations Dean +++

Congrats Dean! Got your red one! Well done old chap.

Looks lubberly!

Are you able to tell us where Big Red is going next?

My money is on somewhere in Devon..... :ROFL:

Many congrats - looks well, that does!

Can I spot a Milltek on her too? Doesn't look like a standard S8 exhaust

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Originally Posted by HPsauce (Post 141284)

My money is on somewhere in Devon..... :ROFL:

:D

Congrats Dean +++

Now you have the S8 home, are they the same colour? In theory Big Red should be a bit more orange.

Lovely car, congrats+++

Good work mate +++

She’s a beauty.

Well done that man. You'll enjoy the extra ponies. 😁

Thanks for your kind words chaps and chappess

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Originally Posted by Davey Blueeyes (Post 141281)

Congrats Dean! Got your red one! Well done old chap.

Looks lubberly!

Got my red two :)

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Originally Posted by richardracer (Post 141283)

Are you able to tell us where Big Red is going next?

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Originally Posted by HPsauce (Post 141284)

My money is on somewhere in Devon..... :ROFL:

Many a true word said in jest, Andrew ;)

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Originally Posted by Adrian E (Post 141285)

Many congrats - looks well, that does!

Can I spot a Milltek on her too? Doesn't look like a standard S8 exhaust

Wow! You've got a keen eye, Adrian. Can you spot that it doesn't have the latest Sat Nav disk either? ;)
It is a non-stock exhaust but I am not sure which. The hanging mechanism is doing its job at the rear but I don't like the look of the way its mounted like that.
For those that like the V8 burble droning on inside the car (or outside for that matter) then this exhaust sounds great without its silencer/muffler, but I prefer a more muted tone. This is my first A8 with double glazing acoustic glass and I'm not getting the benefit. So the exhaust is something that might be changed.
Here are a few shots of it:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525978835

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525978835

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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne (Post 141286)

:D

Congrats Dean +++

Now you have the S8 home, are they the same colour? In theory, Big Red should be a bit more orange.

Cheers. The colour difference is definitely noticeable between the Misano and the Tornado but to me, the Tornado on Big Red appears to be a shade darker when I was photographing it. But then there was a bit more sunlight on the S8 at the time.
My Samsung phone oversaturates colours like all Samsung phones so you'll probably not get the true impression of the cars from the following shots. But you will notice what I mean when you see them both together (sorry that I didn't have time to wash Big Red before these photos were taken so she looks a bit dusty with the pollen in the air around here):

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979229

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1525979240

And finally, whilst driving to the park to take these shots, I saw my first "Spotted on Tarmac" S8 PF. It was Ainars S8 being driven by, I assume, Lady Ainars. The car looked very nice too.

Those are two damn good looking 8s! :love:

That's definitely not a Milltek exhaust. No wonder you don't like it! I would expect that to sound much the same as the one we took off Big Red, ie pretty annoying. It'd probably work quite well with a pair of rotary mufflers though :ROFL: I have a couple of original S8 exhausts so I'm sure we can sort something a bit quieter +++

Looks good! Just keep the pair, go on!
Have you booked it into MJs workshop yet?

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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne (Post 141294)

Strange how both red cars had stainless aftermarket exhausts, with no back boxes and were too loud for my old ears. This one does sound a lot better than the other one that was on Big Red though.

And yes, I'm sure that a trip down to Devon would help resolve an issue or two as per David's8 suggestion +++ :D

I'm not surprised that's bloody loud without much in the way of silencer boxes in evidence lol

The standard tailpipes look a little weedy to me and the Milltek had the right balance of a little more purposeful sound than stock, without droning excessively.

That looks to be only silenced by the cats, unless I'm not seeing the mid box? Quite like the tailpipe design but that needs a couple of decent sized silencers inserting to make it bearable I suspect.

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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne (Post 141286)

:In theory Big Red should be a bit more orange.

Interesting, I just showed Beverley the side-by-side pictures and she immediately said "that one is more Orange!" yet I couldn't tell.

Stunning pictures by the way.

A lovely pair of 8s there. +++

Well done Dean.
Great news that you got the S8. Been thinking about it since our chat at Beaulieu. Great photos of the two cars together.
keep Big Red for everyday use and use the S8 for special occasions, thus keeping the mileage down and the value up.
I am sure you will love the S8 performance and presence.
Happy days
David:D+++:cool:

Congratulations Dean
You have been really lucky to find another red. A very nice upgrade +++

Do the steering wheels have slightly different shapes? In addition to the colours?

Stunning pictures, and congratulations!

That's a sight you don't see too often and they are a real pair of head turners!
I'd be sooo tempted to keep both too if it was me! :D

Congratulations Dean. Are you planning on forming your own version of the Red Arrows now you have 'Red Leader' and 'Red 2'? As others have said, keep them both.

I think you should keep them both too if you can+++

Just an OCD comment on the leather colour in case you go to Woolies for their leather renovation kit - if it’s an FE, the leather isn’t platinum, it’s silver grey. Mackies have both on file; platinum from Sergey and Sliver Grey from me. Lovely car BTW :)

Big Red's more powerful brother will need a name. Bad Red perhaps?

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 141338)

Have you got your leather care and gearbox service folks mixed up?:Confused:

Gosh. Just catching up. 2 lovely red '8s. Keep them both - I would +++

'Red 2'???

Lovely cars!

Looking good! how much did you pay in the end if you don't mind me asking?

At beaulieu i thought your current A8 was already an S8!

Lovely example very immaculate! +++

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Originally Posted by HPsauce (Post 141302)

Interesting, I just showed Beverley the side-by-side pictures and she immediately said "that one is more Orange!" yet I couldn't tell.

Stunning pictures by the way.

Maybe it's a lady thing? I can't see it myself either.

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Originally Posted by mattylondon (Post 141306)

Dean, loving the photos of the pair of red D2's. Congratulations on the purchase. Had the interim owner done much work in the 10months?

The interim owner basically took the cars to shows by the looks of things (he is a real car nut).
He had the timing belt changed, had the gearbox oil changed, the wheels refurbished and the callipers painted black. That's about the limit of the extra work to justify the thousands he added to the price he paid. But he did detail it meticulously. It's like new inside.

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Originally Posted by Regulus (Post 141311)

Congratulations Dean
You have been really lucky to find another red. A very nice upgrade +++

Do the steering wheels have slightly different shapes? In addition to the colours?

The steering wheels are the same shape. Apart from the colour, I can't tell the difference between the two wheels. :)

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Originally Posted by steamship (Post 141320)

Congratulations Dean. Are you planning on forming your own version of the Red Arrows now you have 'Red Leader' and 'Red 2'? As others have said, keep them both.

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Originally Posted by moltuae (Post 141339)

Big Red's more powerful brother will need a name. Bad Red perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Ameiseuk (Post 141397)

'Red 2'??? Lovely cars!

Maybe "Bigger Red"? :)

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 141338)

I'll remember that Jim. I do need something for the leather. It's so clean and new looking but when I sit on it, my backside and the small of my back do not move. They almost stick to the leather. There's no "slide" that I get with the more worn leather in Big Red. No "shinyness", just a lot of friction. It's a weird feeling.

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Originally Posted by briang9 (Post 141335)

I think you should keep them both too if you can+++

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Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey (Post 141312)

Stunning pictures, and congratulations!

That's a sight you don't see too often and they are a real pair of head turners!
I'd be sooo tempted to keep both too if it was me! :D

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Originally Posted by tintin (Post 141357)

Gosh. Just catching up. 2 lovely red '8s. Keep them both - I would +++

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Originally Posted by barzya8 (Post 141309)

+++
I can certainly appreciate the performance David. When jumping back into the 2.8 it feels a bit disappointing.
It is tempting to keep them both but I think someone else wants Big Red more than I do. I don't have the space to keep two cars at the moment so paying to put one in storage at another location doesn't really appeal.

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Originally Posted by RS6 (Post 141409)

Looking good! how much did you pay in the end if you don't mind me asking?

At beaulieu i thought your current A8 was already an S8!

Lovely example very immaculate! +++

Yes, not much difference between the looks with Big Red having the FE 20" wheels. Just a couple of badges and some chrome mirrors to tell the difference.
How much did I pay? Money and fair words! :D (aka not much less than the asking price)

Can you get us some interior photos be keen to see how new it is on the inside +++

That's a most lovely pair Dean

Stay off the forum for a few days and I'm post #34!

I didn't expect you to get it so quick Dean!

I'll add my congrats as well on this thread mate! Well done!

S8's are very subtle with the factory exhaust. Exhaust noise is a matter of personal taste - I do like to hear my V8's!

With regards to the quick purchase, I suppose it's more of a formality to get cars in your possession over there if you buy something with a current MOT!
Over here, to get a car with a Roadworthy (sort of MOT, but more thorough in some respects as it's only done when buying/selling cars and is required to get the car registration in your name), you have to wait for it to get done - can be a week or more depending what fails!

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Originally Posted by 27litres (Post 141459)

Things happen fast eh Marty?
Only seems like yesterday that I sent you that PM :)

Wow that is clean :eek: I feel like I'm going to make it grubby just looking at the pictures :ROFL:

That does look in great condition inside, just a pity it's the wrong colour:ROFL:

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Originally Posted by briang9 (Post 141503)

That does look in great condition inside, just a pity it's the wrong colour:ROFL:

I know. But you can't have Twist in everything ;)

Love the colour contrast on the door cards.

That interior is something else!
The crispness of it all is amazing! Looks better than my Silver car!

What a bright, clean, sharp interior. Someone has looked after that!+++

Ignore BrianG, If it aint black, then he's just not satisfied.