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4th May 2014, 07:00 AM
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Just curious.
Why do the engine mounts in my S8 have electrical connections?
Ta very much Steve
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2001 D2 S8. Volcano black. KW Variant 1 coilovers. EBC Turbo grooved discs with Yellow Stuff pads. 19 inch R8 replica wheels with 255/35/19 Michelin Super Sport. In the UK, 1990 Audi 90 2.3 20v Quattro with just 65,000 on the clock and in mint condition. 
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4th May 2014, 07:21 AM
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Wires are for valves that open when starting engine and in idle to make mounts softer and reduce vibration and close on higher rpm to make them harder and reduce engine movement when driving.
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Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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5th May 2014, 07:06 AM
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Blimey! Sophisticated little blighters, eh!. And I thought they were just lumps of rubber. Thanks very much for that. Much appreciated.
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2001 D2 S8. Volcano black. KW Variant 1 coilovers. EBC Turbo grooved discs with Yellow Stuff pads. 19 inch R8 replica wheels with 255/35/19 Michelin Super Sport. In the UK, 1990 Audi 90 2.3 20v Quattro with just 65,000 on the clock and in mint condition.
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