Mikki - That is very helpful information about the Bilsteins / 18s; that could have been an expensive mistake! I am happy to keep the existing shocks (especially as I am not really looking to stiffen up the car or anything), but was just a little concerned that they were a bit worn (what did you think of the video clip?). To be fair though, other than the terrible creaking from the rear, the car felt absolutely fine handling wise. Hopefully I can just give them a paint and be done!
I called my local TPS today for the first time and it turns out they sell to the public, so that is handy, however they don’t think they will be able to get the diff bush. I also spoke with the local Audi dealer, and they say they can get it from Germany, and will be about £30ish.
If you can get it from TPS though I could just send you both the housing and you could fit all three?
Ronin – I was looking a those, and the hose clamps to… they all look very crusty. Working on old cars is always like opening a can of worms… It would be mad not to do them at this point though. I have not looked at what the process for this will be yet – is it a tricky job…?
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Audi S8 D2 2002
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