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3rd April 2012, 09:00 AM
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A8 and the Alps
Some of you may remember the other thread about getting the car ready for its 3rd trip since I have owned it (4 years now!) into Europe and trying to get it serviced.
I have had one issue on the journey down to the Alps, over 40 MPH I get serious judder and the consensus was tyre imbalance! Spent all day yesterday skiing so not had a chance to get them checked but will try and get it done before we leave...... A few pictures for those who requested: Half way there:    A few from the apartment:    On the piste:   
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice  ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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#2
3rd April 2012, 12:22 PM
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how do you manage to keep it that clean, after my drive across france mine looks really dirty
knew i should have got silver instead of black
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#3
3rd April 2012, 01:14 PM
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Looks good - whats the area you are in? Made me rather jealous sitting here working and seeing the snow. Mind you we have had some snow here today (not ski-able tho').
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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#4
3rd April 2012, 06:37 PM
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 Black does look nicer when it is clean though Quote:
The area is made up of villages that are lived in all year round so has a really nice feel. Just got back and Knackered after 5 hours of skiing. Trying a different piste tomorrow 
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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#5
3rd April 2012, 06:41 PM
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And a different kind of "piste" tonight eh? Lol.
  Great pics Andy thanks for sharing!
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3rd April 2012, 06:43 PM
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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#7
4th April 2012, 10:24 PM
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Being dragged up: 
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#8
5th April 2012, 07:33 PM
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I hear that there has been some snow back in t'north
no sign of it here in sunny france
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______________________________________________A8 4.2TDI - Ice Silver, Comfort heated/cooled/massage Seats, Alcantara, Extended Leather pack, Ambient light pack, Solar roof, Night Vision, Lane change assist, Audi presense, Audi BrakeGuard, ACC Cruise, Blinds, Quad Air, AMI, Online services, Parking with rear Camera, Aluminium brushed inlays, Adaptive Zenons, High beam assist, Bose Sound, and more Gone but not forgotten: A8 D3 2005- AMI HDD, Audible Parking, TV, NAV, Bluetooth, Hybrid TV, Aftermarket headrest monitors, Rosstech VCDS / Vagcom Last edited by Architex_mA8tey; 6th April 2012 at 12:10 AM. Reason: Embed Photos
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#9
6th April 2012, 07:12 AM
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Temperature in the village we are staying in (Peisey-Nancroix) has been early to middle teens during the day so very nice. Off to the main town this morning to see if I can get the wheels re-balanced. Wish me look 
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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9th April 2012, 01:19 PM
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Got back OK at around 02:00 this morning - the A8 did not let us down
(though - after having all four wheels balanced, there is still a noticeable vibration coming from the front but not as bad as before the balancing!!!) A few stats: Start to finish mileage: 1992 miles Average MPG (car computer): 29.5 MPG Average Speed (car computer): 55 MPH (Those Alp roads and hairpin bends an a very nervous wife )Total driving time (car computer): 33.3 hours Total spent on fuel: £540 (about 4 fill ups) Memories - Priceless  Thoroughly recommend using the A8/S8 to drive around Europe - easily beats flying and the above was with 4 adults (well the kids are 15 & 16) plus all the relevant luggage. If we had taken our own ski's then a roof rack would have been required which would add to the cost. Oh and a few more pictures - this one shows the roads in the hills (wish the family wasn't with me when driving on these....):  And a few of the scenery:   Cheers Cheers
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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