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30th December 2010, 10:25 AM
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s8 ageing - what are your thoughts?
Hi guys,
I absolutely love my 2002 s8 cant complain but i've been thinking lately that I think the car is ageing and not as powerful as what I would prefer it to be. I mean 0-60 is about 6.something seconds and 360bhp which is great but in comparison to today's roads I feel as though its ageing and not as quick. What are you thoughts on this? Maybe the d3 s8 is my answer - but even then that is 5.1 seconds 0-60 and 450bhp. Why did Audi not put the 4.2 v8 rs6 engine in the s8? I mean that would have been perfect and I dont think that would be called ageing as those twin turbo beasts are still powerful today and many sports/high performance cars cant even compete! Thoughts/Suggestions welcome
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30th December 2010, 11:57 AM
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Why dont you consider an upgrade on your S8? There are plenty of performance modifications out there to get the power you want
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30th December 2010, 12:39 PM
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I know MRC have got 50 BHP from a NA B6 S4 and 70 out of a B7 RS 4 which is also a NA engine. These aren't just numbers plucked out of thin air either, they are dyno proved. So I reckon 400 BHP isn't as unrealistic as it first seemed. I'm hoping Ben can put together a supercharger kit soon, although I'm not going to bother going down that route myself, It would be really cool to see some big power D2s.
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30th December 2010, 12:48 PM
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My S8 is running over 400BHP right now. Not difficult, very safe if done properly and costs about £1100 if bought new. I got all the kit of Ebay for about £550. Makes me laugh to.
   One Porche 911 Turbo driver was very surprised by the old Luxobarge.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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30th December 2010, 01:57 PM
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Having only recently upgraded from a 2.8 QS to an S8, I'm still coming to terms with 360 bhp (as those behind me on the last Scottish run can testify!). Love the car, even if the first few months have been expensive.
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30th December 2010, 02:04 PM
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#7
30th December 2010, 04:47 PM
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Here's the new stuff. Just watch E-Bay, it comes up often enough.
Basic Kit Next bit and most important to save your transmission. Finally to ensure continuity of operation. Some of the parts on E-bay to get a feel for the savings possible
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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30th December 2010, 07:17 PM
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Any info on performance now Mike? 0-60, 1/4 and generally does it feel a lot quicker and what's the deal with that Jag supercharer your brought?
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2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753 PS/1021 NM 2016 Audi S3 Saloon, Sepang, S-Tronic - B&O, Tech Pack etc... Company Car 1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport - Bose, Solar, Blinds Last edited by Conan_the_Librarian; 30th December 2010 at 07:33 PM. Reason: Spell my name right! :)
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30th December 2010, 07:40 PM
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Ben was pretty stunned when we set it up and tested it on the road. Used it on the Nurburgring in anger and a 911 turbo could not get away on the windy bits and I shot past him on the final straight!
Waiting to fit an AFR gauge so I can monitor if it leans out at all on regular use. Took my 1/4 down from 15.4 to 14.3. Still needs a bit of setting up though. The SC is going on the projekt. It's at Revo now being fitted. I'll then shift the Nitrous across to it. 800bhp from an 8? Possibly..........................
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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