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tintin
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Daily banter
Today, 08:46 PM
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New neighbour keyed my car
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tintin
It's encouraging that the cops are taking it...
It's encouraging that the cops are taking it seriously, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're also checking to see if she has previous at her prior abode.
And I wouldn't worry too much about her...
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd September 2024, 08:17 PM
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German Day - Brooklands - Sunday 29th Sept 2024
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407
Posted By
tintin
...and less than two wouldn't really be a meet ;)
...and less than two wouldn't really be a meet ;)
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Owners Meets
15th September 2024, 11:04 AM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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tintin
There aren't many "active" members from the North...
There aren't many "active" members from the North West/North on here these days (I'm not sure where you are, as it's not in your profile), and I'm often travelling.
However, that doesn't mean that...
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Owners Meets
13th September 2024, 08:11 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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6,754
Posted By
tintin
Good question Andy, and the short answer is no -...
Good question Andy, and the short answer is no - well not for Brian and I anyway, as we are both now going to be in Glasgow on that Saturday.
Doesn't mean we couldn't do it on another later date,...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
1st September 2024, 08:53 PM
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Phone aerial grommet
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419
Posted By
tintin
Thanks Sean - I also need one of these, so I may...
Thanks Sean - I also need one of these, so I may order and get it shipped to my son in Hamburg, for him to bring over +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th August 2024, 12:10 PM
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Wtb: D2 s8
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Posted By
tintin
Welcome - and thanks for the nice S4/video link...
Welcome - and thanks for the nice S4/video link +++. And no need to apologise, at all ;)
I believe Sarg (on here...) might be considering selling his - with apologies to him if that's now not...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
28th August 2024, 01:01 PM
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PS5 vs PS4s
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tintin
I've always sworn by PS4 on my S8 as summers (and...
I've always sworn by PS4 on my S8 as summers (and PA4s as winters), and can't fault them, but I've never tried PS5s.
Forum:
Cool Wall
28th August 2024, 01:00 PM
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Poll:
Fiat Strada Abarth 130tc
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Posted By
tintin
It's a Fiat, which gives it a natural advantage...
It's a Fiat, which gives it a natural advantage (says the owner of 2 of them, both super cool, of course :D ) - and that particular model definitely is +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
12th August 2024, 10:25 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,475
Posted By
tintin
Nightmare indeed, but at least you've got a ski...
Nightmare indeed, but at least you've got a ski hatch now ;) - comments above on your questions, where appropriate.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2024, 02:15 PM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,475
Posted By
tintin
At last! I do hope it's everything you want it to...
At last! I do hope it's everything you want it to be: I still remember my drive back from Harrogate from IT's with Herman (my S8) way back in 2009 (show photo attached, just 'cos I could...): I...
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Alternative Fuels
24th July 2024, 04:04 PM
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The future of EV charging on your terraced street!
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tintin
Not quite sure how I've managed >160k miles over...
Not quite sure how I've managed >160k miles over the last 8 years across the UK and Europe in a single EV then ;)
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Owners Meets
11th July 2024, 07:39 AM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,174
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tintin
Very true: 450 miles round trip for me, so ~=...
Very true: 450 miles round trip for me, so ~= £150 in fuel - plus an > 8 hour round trip.
So I'm out, sadly. :-(
Have a great day - and share photos please, of course ;)
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Daily banter
10th July 2024, 08:25 PM
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Off on my travels again
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Posted By
tintin
Bon voyage
Safe travels - hope you and Linda have a great trip, and a great 8s catch up, I look forward to hearing about it in person at your next mini-meet, closer to home :)
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Daily banter
28th June 2024, 11:22 AM
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Scam page
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2,031
Posted By
tintin
Done +++
Done +++
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Daily banter
26th June 2024, 08:30 PM
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Spot the movie time...
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tintin
Spot the movie time...
...never noticed the signifier/clue in this still shot from it before ;)
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd June 2024, 01:27 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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11,687
Posted By
tintin
Thanks Sean +++. Conclusive video evidence that...
Thanks Sean +++. Conclusive video evidence that my high level brake light was - and still is :rolleyes: - out (as I was informed by several of the group at the weekend ...)
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th June 2024, 08:02 PM
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2
2002 Audi A8 2.8 Quattro Sport for sale
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1,864
Posted By
tintin
Welcome ;). Nice ad, nice car, GLTWS - and just...
Welcome ;). Nice ad, nice car, GLTWS - and just out of interest, what are your other cars? :D.
Oh..and where was the gearbox serviced? Mackies, or somewhere else?
Forum:
Owners Meets
19th June 2024, 06:56 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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11,687
Posted By
tintin
Aha! So that was you that I saw - glad I did...
Aha! So that was you that I saw - glad I did imagine it and that it was someone on here ;)
Forum:
Owners Meets
18th June 2024, 11:21 AM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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11,687
Posted By
tintin
Agreed on all the above: although there was a...
Agreed on all the above: although there was a green D3 (and a W12 one at that! ;)) that pulled out of the road opposite the hotel as we left on Saturday morning, and was sort-of-part-of our "convoy"...
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Owners Meets
16th June 2024, 12:08 PM
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27
2024 Meet After Action Report
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11,687
Posted By
tintin
Thanks Sean. Great photo reel & I love the...
Thanks Sean. Great photo reel & I love the aircraft identifiers - very thoughtful. +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th June 2024, 11:20 AM
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Downsizing Continued...
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7,052
Posted By
tintin
+1. A much missed motor, for sure....
+1. A much missed motor, for sure....
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th June 2024, 09:05 PM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,092
Posted By
tintin
One down, two to go +++
One down, two to go +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
10th June 2024, 06:30 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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11,687
Posted By
tintin
Great meet & just as much fun as always, so...
Great meet & just as much fun as always, so thanks for all the time, thought and effort that was put into organising it (not always as much fun, I know, but greatly appreciated +++).
The moon(s)...
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 03:26 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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20,454
Posted By
tintin
Must be nearly drive time...
...cost I've been distracted by '8 stuff (with apologies for any orientation issues ;) ).
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QyJR5hVfRQwO4LDSIdcHg?si=nP6y3JQzSkSDrtUwhHdnbA&pi=hpkPqjuVQSOkr
...
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 03:20 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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20,454
Posted By
tintin
That's a real shame Ray, hope it doesn't curtail...
That's a real shame Ray, hope it doesn't curtail your other activities too much as well. Will catch up with you soon...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
22nd May 2024, 12:22 PM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,092
Posted By
tintin
I did too, but they can be harder to get out of...
I did too, but they can be harder to get out of than "normal" cars :rolleyes:
https://youtu.be/mPdGiOVhfYU
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st May 2024, 11:43 AM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,092
Posted By
tintin
Very true: it does tend to focus the mind, when...
Very true: it does tend to focus the mind, when the annual tax outlay is the single biggest element of annual expenditure on these older cars, driving up the "cost per mile" to a very questionable...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th May 2024, 06:42 PM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,092
Posted By
tintin
A lot of motor for not a lot on money. GLTWS(s).
A lot of motor for not a lot on money. GLTWS(s).
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 03:45 PM
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8
Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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2,645
Posted By
tintin
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
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Other marques
16th May 2024, 03:38 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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3,773,330
Posted By
tintin
I'm doing the same Ainar, but next Tuesday in...
I'm doing the same Ainar, but next Tuesday in Manchester.
As far as getting it to the annual meet, that's one for this/next year's organisers ;) . It took a fair bit of persuasion to get both...
Forum:
Owners Meets
3rd May 2024, 02:19 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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20,454
Posted By
tintin
Embroidered ;) - very posh +++. I'm definitely up...
Embroidered ;) - very posh +++. I'm definitely up for one of those :D - Otherwise I'd be short of a full set ;)
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin:...
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Owners Meets
29th April 2024, 12:51 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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Posted By
tintin
Date changed now to Saturday 21st September
This has now been moved to the Autumn, not due to the weather - although that's looking a bit wet for Saturday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657402 :-( - but due to diary conflicts for both Brian...
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 07:02 PM
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14
Winter tyres today.
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34,346
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tintin
I changed the winters on my 100HP a week ago, as...
I changed the winters on my 100HP a week ago, as it's my daily local ride, and the daytime temperatures are usually >10 degrees round here now - the car also looks much nicer with those and the wider...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
12th April 2024, 10:24 AM
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11
Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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11,849
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tintin
You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual...
You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual :ROFL:
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th April 2024, 04:31 PM
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A8 3.7 D2 - Only 34,935 miles
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9,366
Posted By
tintin
;). I didn't... :D
;).
I didn't... :D
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th April 2024, 03:34 PM
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9
2002 S8 D2 for sale.
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5,338
Posted By
tintin
This is a good example of an (old!) ad on here...
This is a good example of an (old!) ad on here that covers pretty much all the main bases - including good quality photos - which saves people on here asking lots of specific, but basic, questions,...
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Owners Meets
25th March 2024, 07:44 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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6,754
Posted By
tintin
No worries Nick, completely understand :)
No worries Nick, completely understand :)
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Owners Meets
25th March 2024, 07:43 PM
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17
Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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6,754
Posted By
tintin
Of course Andy! There's no constraints on type of...
Of course Andy! There's no constraints on type of car, or even of transport ;). Would be great to see you then, if you can make it +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
18th March 2024, 06:34 PM
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17
Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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6,754
Posted By
tintin
Northern mini meet: now moved to Sept 21st (from May 4th) Manchester/Cheshire border
Well, spring has sprung, and I'm sure that I'm not the only one itching to get out in my '8. ;)
So...after a bit of consultation with others, and some to'ing & fro'ing on possible dates, I think...
Forum:
Daily banter
18th March 2024, 04:26 PM
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9
Passed a big milestone last week
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4,394
Posted By
tintin
I know, and I'd like to drive it much more, it...
I know, and I'd like to drive it much more, it just often gets relegated behind other more sensible options :-(
Forum:
Daily banter
18th March 2024, 02:49 PM
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9
Passed a big milestone last week
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4,394
Posted By
tintin
Wow! Well done you - and your S8 (I'm not sure...
Wow! Well done you - and your S8 (I'm not sure you've given yours a "name", have you Jim? ;) ).
I seriously doubt whether Herman will ever reach that number - well, at least not in my...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th March 2024, 01:25 PM
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FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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18,500
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tintin
Good to know, and good customer testimonials, but...
Good to know, and good customer testimonials, but my oh my, why do companies let themselves down with simple mistakes like this? :eek3::
"To be the best, you need three key ingredients:
...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th March 2024, 10:53 AM
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7
D5 A8 50 3.0 tdi (2017)
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3,078
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tintin
Ooh! Interesting...;)
Ooh! Interesting...;)
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th February 2024, 09:41 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,475
Posted By
tintin
Well, I waited 5 years for the right one, when...
Well, I waited 5 years for the right one, when there was more availability of quality cars. So you may be waiting a while....
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd February 2024, 07:20 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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20,454
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tintin
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd February 2024, 07:18 PM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
Views:
22,174
Posted By
tintin
14th April this year....
14th April this year....
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
22nd February 2024, 07:15 PM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
Views:
13,475
Posted By
tintin
Given the level and budget of S8 that you're...
Given the level and budget of S8 that you're looking for, I wouldn't let that put you off, in terms of ease of fixing.
Far more important - which you may already have checked out - would be the...
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D2 - Everything else
20th February 2024, 09:38 PM
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Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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22,722
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tintin
Very belated update - this is the stuff being...
Very belated update - this is the stuff being applied to my Fiat (Panda...):https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/bilt-hamber-hydrate-80-rust-converter
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Other marques
19th February 2024, 09:03 AM
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I have gone to the dark side......
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277,999
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tintin
Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or...
Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or should that be the present ;))
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Other marques
19th February 2024, 09:02 AM
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I have gone to the dark side......
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277,999
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tintin
As an long distance EV driver for >8 years and...
As an long distance EV driver for >8 years and >160k miles, I can confirm that long distance cruising in an EV is an absolute pleasure and a doddle +++
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