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Old 6th November 2014, 08:05 AM
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Hi Guy's

I would like a detachable tow bar on the 8 and wandered how easy it is or what is involved in fitting a Descreet one ?
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Old 10th November 2014, 08:26 AM
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Remove bumper, remove bumper bar, add to bar, route cables, fit bumper, locate best place for the towing module, add power and canbus cables and code.
Done.

That's what it was when I fitted the Touareg tow bar.
I can't see the 8 being any different if you get a decent wiring loom you should not need to tape in to any of the lights.

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Old 10th November 2014, 08:37 AM
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...and, perhaps, polish your exhaust tips?
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Old 10th November 2014, 09:02 AM
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...and, perhaps, polish your exhaust tips?
Its ok, I got new ones.
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Old 10th November 2014, 09:51 AM
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Its ok, I got new ones.
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Old 10th November 2014, 09:55 AM
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I think I saw that being used in the mega-wheelbarrow section of the World's Strongest Man contest.....
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Old 10th November 2014, 04:47 PM
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Its ok, I got new ones.
I do hope that this is photoshopped
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Old 10th November 2014, 05:35 PM
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Nope, judging by the reflections in the bumper they're really there!
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1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
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Old 11th November 2014, 12:33 AM
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Shocking

Each to their own and all that, but that is a disaster, hope it's none of ours?

EDIT Just clocked the number plate. Scott? Really?
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Old 11th November 2014, 07:17 AM
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Yes its mine and they are real.

They are not fitted yet.
They was only placed over the exciting pipes for a laugh.
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