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Architex_mA8tey 10th April 2011 10:00 AM

Ramble Round the Emerald Isle - Attendance Thread
 
Discussion thread is here

Date: Fri 9 - Mon 12 Sep

Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare

And here's the list of those who are interested so far . . . please feel free to add yourselves!!

Conan_the_librarian
Architex_mA8tey
Reffro
Tonupkid
Cathedral60

cathedral60 10th April 2011 10:52 AM

Dont forget lads that because of the euro you might pick up a nice used S8 like this one for €3900 (which is approx £3300 when you come over. :D I've spoke to the guy and he's willing to do it for £3000 & it has a brand new mot on it

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1842849

Conan_the_Librarian 10th April 2011 10:57 AM

Merlin Purple. My favourite colour. If that were a quattro it's not a big job to swap out to a 4.2 V8. All you need is the ECU, Instrument cluster, exhaust and 4.2 V8! :rolleyes:

cathedral60 10th April 2011 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian (Post 20632)
Merlin Purple. My favourite colour. If that were a quattro it's not a big job to swap out to a 4.2 V8. All you need is the ECU, Instrument cluster, exhaust and 4.2 V8! :rolleyes:

Sorry Im a bit confussed. Its a a S8 arent they all 4.2 v8 quattro?

Conan_the_Librarian 10th April 2011 01:26 PM

When I first clicked on that link I got a 2.8 A8 from 1995. It's an S8 now????? :Confused:

cathedral60 10th April 2011 01:49 PM

Oh yeah sorry posted the wrong link m8
What you think of that one?

Conan_the_Librarian 10th April 2011 02:38 PM

Looks good. If its had its cambelt done (due at 80K) it would certainly be better than trying to import. Do you have the ROI issues of import tax? If not then it's worth a look. You won't regret it. I'd check out the lowering to ensure it's been done properly.

cathedral60 10th April 2011 03:03 PM

i fortunate to live in northern ireland so no import tax or anything like that
Was considering this one a while back but feel in love with the look of the D3 when I found out that I could get a nice one for around £6000

Night Train 17th April 2011 11:00 AM

Fishguard's only just up the road from me, but unfortunately due to a massive downturn in work & an ill Mrs, I definitely cannot attend - unless some sort of miracle occurs - what a bummer!

Having said that, it might be a good opportunity to meet some of rhe other '8' enthusiasts on the forum, maybe if it is only at the port.....

For those that use V-Power, its available enroute at 'The Forge' filling station on the A40 at St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Preselli Filling station on the A40 at Llandewi Velfrey Pembrokeshire, or (slightly off the direct route where I fill up) at Johnston near Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire, alternatively Tesco's stock their 'momentus' higher octane unleaded at Haverfordwest.

LPG is also available, but I'll get back to you with locations enroute

Regards
Richard.

Architex_mA8tey 8th May 2011 09:43 PM

Thanks Richard - thats all useful info, and of course we'd love to meet up en-route and say hi +++:D


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