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Ronin
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th December 2023, 08:07 PM
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8
Brake bleeding problems
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12,159
Posted By
Ronin
There is a pdf with instructions here: ...
There is a pdf with instructions here:
https://****************/viewtopic.php?t=17
MJ is right, doing it with a proper tool makes all the difference, the last time I had it done 2l of brake...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th December 2023, 11:18 AM
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5
Audi Copper oil cooler tube
Views:
9,431
Posted By
Ronin
Brass.
Brass.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 10:38 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
Oh yeah, if any of you buy this you will have to...
Oh yeah, if any of you buy this you will have to pay a ransom fee of £10 to UPS
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 10:29 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
https://retrofitlab.com/collections/audi-a8-d2/pro...
https://retrofitlab.com/collections/audi-a8-d2/products/audi-a8-d2-1999-2002-bi-xenon-xenon-hid-headlights
This kit will turn xenon headlights (not xenon plus!) into bi-xenons so you get xenon...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 08:59 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
If you want to go that route, better get some...
If you want to go that route, better get some halogen/xenon headlights(not X+), they will become expensive and scarce once the word is out.
There are led kits and stuff already out for them,...
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D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 08:30 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
I know of others too, a 2.7tt d2 manuial but its...
I know of others too, a 2.7tt d2 manuial but its a hack job
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 06:32 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
There's only one person in UK who has done it,...
There's only one person in UK who has done it, and done it properly.
The cost would more than likely be ~20k which usually scares people away.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 06:07 PM
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Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
I don't believe anyone saying that their 21+ year...
I don't believe anyone saying that their 21+ year old xenon pluses are good.
They were good when brand new and now they are utter crap they are like shining a flash light through a bathroom privacy...
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D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 01:45 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
16,723
Posted By
Ronin
Decent headlights - xenon plus headlights are...
Decent headlights - xenon plus headlights are laughable joke. I'm working on this already
Auto fold mirrors - working on this too.
Front parking camera - this will be half a day's work once weather...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
2nd December 2023, 05:52 PM
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5
Washer fluid pump
Views:
8,343
Posted By
Ronin
there are 2 pumps. Which one did you replace?
there are 2 pumps.
Which one did you replace?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st December 2023, 09:06 PM
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FL Headlight lens pair
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2,890
Posted By
Ronin
FL Headlight lens pair
£80 plus shipping of your choice.
I would describe the condition as good for age.
These will fit Xenon Pluses, Xenons and Halogens so basically all FL cars.
https://i.imgur.com/46mmLn8.jpg...
Forum:
Daily banter
30th November 2023, 06:56 PM
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34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
It must be 🌨️ in hell, forum on ssl
It must be 🌨️ in hell, forum on ssl
Forum:
Daily banter
29th November 2023, 07:02 PM
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34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
signature length decreased* sorry there's no...
signature length decreased*
sorry there's no edit button now so there will be loads of fluff like this.
Forum:
Daily banter
29th November 2023, 07:01 PM
Replies:
34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
I'd rather have signature size removed than no...
I'd rather have signature size removed than no edit button.
Some people on here have signatures longer than the threads they post in :ROFL:
Forum:
Daily banter
28th November 2023, 05:58 PM
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34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
and now magically the edit button has been...
and now magically the edit button has been removed at least for me..:Confused:
Forum:
Motormouth
28th November 2023, 04:02 PM
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Winter tyres today.
Views:
34,382
Posted By
Ronin
I have 67db bf Goodrich all seasons wich will get...
I have 67db bf Goodrich all seasons wich will get tested soon in proper winter conditions on a trip to Poland.
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
23rd November 2023, 02:43 PM
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5
Thread pitch for fuel high pressure line to the Fuel Pressure Regulator
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12,843
Posted By
Ronin
If you have less than half a tank put in more...
If you have less than half a tank put in more than half a tank and let us know if it starts, it may need a few cranks
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
23rd November 2023, 11:17 AM
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9
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
Views:
22,728
Posted By
Ronin
This looks like covering rusty metal with oil to...
This looks like covering rusty metal with oil to slow down the rust by cutting off oxygen, a lot of 2.8s came with this option from the factory 😁
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
23rd November 2023, 08:22 AM
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5
Thread pitch for fuel high pressure line to the Fuel Pressure Regulator
Views:
12,843
Posted By
Ronin
what are you troubleshooting? chances are we...
what are you troubleshooting? chances are we already have the answers.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th November 2023, 08:30 AM
Replies:
21
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
Views:
16,619
Posted By
Ronin
The purple tab inside slides out a few mm to...
The purple tab inside slides out a few mm to release the pins, if it's stiff spray some wd40 in there first.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th November 2023, 06:54 PM
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21
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
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16,619
Posted By
Ronin
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235226700510?hash=item3...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235226700510?hash=item36c49a9ade:g:dWwAAOSwejplEt8q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4NV3oRpTw3VayCaZQto4MeJoR9yRu%2BsxdrWIf%2FfaW2AT5DMeryl48BOdSSO%2Fi9Jci%2BLtvnR0cPcoBDxDMBz%2Fpgebbx...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th November 2023, 08:37 PM
Replies:
21
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
Views:
16,619
Posted By
Ronin
I made a few holes with a drill in mine and...
I made a few holes with a drill in mine and picked it all out out with a screwdriver, 10 mins work.
Forum:
Owners Meets
6th November 2023, 12:35 PM
Replies:
24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
24,292
Posted By
Ronin
Forum being down more than its online doesn't...
Forum being down more than its online doesn't help either.
Hotel wise is the plan to go with the 'I'm a retired company director so the hotel must have rooms with names instead of numbers and...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
5th November 2023, 08:54 PM
Replies:
2
Pre-Face Lift 4.2 Timing Belt Parts Scarcity?
Views:
9,050
Posted By
Ronin
All these parts are on audi tradition: ...
All these parts are on audi tradition:
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/tensioner-077109243a-10...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
21st October 2023, 09:11 PM
Replies:
17
Will a Leaky Radiator Fail a MOT?
Views:
20,602
Posted By
Ronin
A dynamic oil atf change would flush it properly...
A dynamic oil atf change would flush it properly but I was quoted £500 for that recently :ROFL:
Forum:
D2 - Lights
21st October 2023, 09:09 PM
Replies:
2
Quick clean of headlight front surface
Views:
30,659
Posted By
Ronin
To do it properly you'd have to sand the clear...
To do it properly you'd have to sand the clear coat off completely and then apply UV resistant clear coat again just like at the factory. I never understood why people Polish headlights, its like...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th October 2023, 09:16 PM
Replies:
9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
6,427
Posted By
Ronin
if you look for audi a8 d2 solar sunroof its the...
if you look for audi a8 d2 solar sunroof its the very first result...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th October 2023, 06:16 PM
Replies:
9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
6,427
Posted By
Ronin
theres one on ebay with wiring.
theres one on ebay with wiring.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th October 2023, 11:27 AM
Replies:
10
Selling 2002 FL S8
Views:
6,683
Posted By
Ronin
Let me know if you want to sell the rubber floor...
Let me know if you want to sell the rubber floor mats separately, I would buy the car just for them but have exhausted all my parking space with a car for my gf :ROFL:
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th October 2023, 08:26 AM
Replies:
10
Selling 2002 FL S8
Views:
6,683
Posted By
Ronin
Are the rubber floor mats genuine audi ones? they...
Are the rubber floor mats genuine audi ones? they are ultra rare.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd October 2023, 09:38 PM
Replies:
33
Temp warning but no overheating
Views:
25,351
Posted By
Ronin
The most basic vcds lite cable is like £13 on eBay
The most basic vcds lite cable is like £13 on eBay
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd October 2023, 02:43 PM
Replies:
33
Temp warning but no overheating
Views:
25,351
Posted By
Ronin
Can you scan the engine with vcds and tell us the...
Can you scan the engine with vcds and tell us the codes?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
2nd October 2023, 02:55 PM
Replies:
33
Temp warning but no overheating
Views:
25,351
Posted By
Ronin
You need to reseat the connectors at the back of...
You need to reseat the connectors at the back of the cluster, I've had the same a week ago.
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
29th September 2023, 10:42 PM
Replies:
13
Key remote not working
Views:
20,629
Posted By
Ronin
Ok in that case I would scan the car just as a...
Ok in that case I would scan the car just as a precaution to see any obvious codes, and if that brings no result I would start looking for an air leak starting with the pump itself.
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
29th September 2023, 02:12 PM
Replies:
13
Key remote not working
Views:
20,629
Posted By
Ronin
Does the car start? are you able to scan it? Does...
Does the car start? are you able to scan it? Does central locking work with the driver side door button
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th September 2023, 03:23 PM
Replies:
6
How to make your own cheap FL front ABS sensors
Views:
8,683
Posted By
Ronin
I used the cheap china set like this: ...
I used the cheap china set like this: ...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
26th September 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies:
33
Temp warning but no overheating
Views:
25,351
Posted By
Ronin
Did you test the sensor wiring?
Did you test the sensor wiring?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
22nd September 2023, 10:22 AM
Replies:
1
Radio controlled clock retrofit kit
Views:
3,027
Posted By
Ronin
Sold!
Sold!
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st September 2023, 09:48 AM
Replies:
21
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
Views:
16,619
Posted By
Ronin
I went with destroy and replace option, much...
I went with destroy and replace option, much quicker and better result, because you end up with a new sensor that's not a ticking time bomb unlike a 21+ year old one.
Vast majority of them fail...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th September 2023, 09:31 PM
Replies:
17
coil spring
Views:
10,195
Posted By
Ronin
Good job on saving the £200, no point giving it...
Good job on saving the £200, no point giving it to forum sponsors if the forum is down constantly and unsecure :ROFL:
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th September 2023, 07:45 PM
Replies:
21
Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
Views:
16,619
Posted By
Ronin
Dropping the shaft and making a tool to push it...
Dropping the shaft and making a tool to push it out is the only way, but still all that effort for a 21+ year old abs sensor that can fail at any time and can be replaced for £30ish.
I had the...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
1st September 2023, 03:52 PM
Replies:
5
Removing the boot light with the lock in it
Views:
8,647
Posted By
Ronin
you mean screw hole behind the sound deadening?...
you mean screw hole behind the sound deadening? pictures would help.
I replaced all my tail lights the other day and it took an hour start to finish, i can't remember any unreachable places.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st September 2023, 10:18 AM
Replies:
17
coil spring
Views:
10,195
Posted By
Ronin
Spankers is right, the part number ending in AP...
Spankers is right, the part number ending in AP is the right for your car
My mistake, I was looking this up whilst designing a part to fix broken headrest adjustment in my comfort seats :ROFL:
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st August 2023, 06:29 PM
Replies:
17
coil spring
Views:
10,195
Posted By
Ronin
Try messaging Spanker
Try messaging Spanker
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st August 2023, 05:06 PM
Replies:
17
coil spring
Views:
10,195
Posted By
Ronin
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/sprin...
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/spring-4d0511115ap-11?search_term=4D0+511+115+AP *corrected by spanker
Just keep in mind that Prestige double tradition prices, so thats ~£616 +...
Forum:
Daily banter
27th August 2023, 04:18 PM
Replies:
34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
Yes, the quality of people using these forums is...
Yes, the quality of people using these forums is much better.
I would have gone bankrupt or crazy trying to maintain my car without these forums for sure, and I've met some pretty crazy people (in...
Forum:
Daily banter
27th August 2023, 01:34 PM
Replies:
34
Forum Crashing
Views:
26,816
Posted By
Ronin
Are there any updates on this? The forum...
Are there any updates on this?
The forum runs on software from 2009 that has probably hundreds of easily accessible exploits.
They run http (meaning all the input like our log ins and...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th August 2023, 12:48 PM
Replies:
5
D2FL 2.8 front o/s wheel bearing housing
Views:
2,713
Posted By
Ronin
Hi Chris, what happened with the one you found...
Hi Chris, what happened with the one you found through prestige?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th August 2023, 05:19 PM
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0
4 spoke MFSW tiptronic steering wheel
Views:
1,837
Posted By
Ronin
4 spoke MFSW tiptronic steering wheel
£100 + postage
It's in very very good condition, hardly any wear marks complete with airbag and harnesses.
https://i.imgur.com/ujKgrqR.png
https://i.imgur.com/nRVrIJE.jpg...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
15th August 2023, 04:56 PM
Replies:
1
General info on heated steering wheel
Views:
9,554
Posted By
Ronin
General info on heated steering wheel
In this thread I will share some knowledge on heated steering wheels in D2's.
There isn't a lot of info about how they work and what parts need to be sourced so here are the basics:
How to tell...
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