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Oil cap leaks. I found oil on top of my valve covers, I thought it was my spark plug seal/gasket... - Tomas7 2010-01-30 17:50:04 (60 views) Does this look right? $3.95? - Tomas7 2010-01-30 17:54:27 (77 views) funny I just noted mine leaking @ last week's earl chg. Ordered, tx for saving me the research. - pkrasusky 2010-01-31 20:51:36 (13 views) Yes it does. I replaced just the seal but for $3.95 what the hey. - mpollan 2010-01-30 18:40:15 (24 views)
OT: Snapped some pics of birds enjoying the peanut feeder. - mpollan 2010-01-30 17:38:36 (230 views) mmmmm... tits... - pkrasusky 2010-01-30 23:31:39 (30 views) pecker :-) - mpollan 2010-01-31 11:59:26 (17 views) They look like they should be in the tropics - Are they lost? - skiracer13 2010-01-30 22:07:39 (41 views) Wish I was don'tcha know... - mpollan 2010-01-31 12:00:19 (21 views) Very Nice... - svxit 2010-01-30 19:10:19 (39 views) OLU! Long Time...Yeah I went out but in the 4Runner. They are easy to replace :-) - mpollan 2010-01-30 19:51:41 (43 views) Nice shot. Thanks for sharing. - Tomas7 2010-01-30 17:47:40 (26 views)
Super nice '03 ming/gray 77K mile S8 this week if anyone is looking. Email me. - Bruce M. 2010-01-30 15:59:28 (67 views)
Login Code?-99 A8 4.2 vagcom - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-30 13:24:40 (47 views) hmmm - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-30 15:08:27 (37 views) read this - audinutt 2010-01-30 16:04:51 (36 views) the key must be on, car not running... no transmission fault codes. - audinutt 2010-01-30 13:42:42 (25 views)
control arms-replace entire unit or just the bushings? - Phil C 2010-01-30 12:52:30 (75 views) Just the bushing is not enough as the ball-joints wear too. On the upper-arms especially. - DutchDoofus 2010-01-31 07:00:48 (47 views) Speaking of which, I just found out my arms from my a4 fit except the 1 upper straight arm, - audinutt 2010-01-30 13:10:17 (72 views) the auto-press BEAT UP the D2 when it came out - slow and floaty, handled like a big A4 - Angus 2010-01-30 15:26:47 (78 views) B5 / C5 / D2 front suspensions are damn near identical. - JimR 2010-02-02 06:55:34 (22 views)
So I recoded the tranny to 00011 and now I get the PRND432 illuminated because it throws a code - quattro.pilot 2010-01-30 08:37:15 (78 views) Try 00001 - TozoM8 2010-01-30 10:59:00 (40 views) alright. Same as 11? audipages seemed to indicate 00001 was virtually identical to 00002. - quattro.pilot 2010-01-30 11:01:44 (34 views) Nope... - Mex77 2010-01-31 10:05:14 (40 views) Hey Tozo, 5HP19 coding question. - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-31 18:54:02 (28 views) No, it will start in 1st. - TozoM8 2010-01-31 19:13:21 (19 views) I can't program it to force an upshift on demand? - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-31 19:44:26 (15 views) No, it has to reach a certain speed in each gear to up-shift. (edited) - TozoM8 2010-01-31 19:48:43 (24 views) But other ZF transmissions allow start-from-0mph in 2nd. - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-31 22:04:08 (17 views) I've never seen one that starts from 2nd other than Honda. - TozoM8 2010-01-31 22:22:41 (22 views) My Isuzu trooper has a "Winter Mode" - CalG 2010-02-02 10:18:27 (34 views) my '88 300TE did, unless you put the shifter in "2." Then it would start in 1st. - Angus 2010-02-01 11:03:23 (14 views) I know some domestic do and I swear I drove a Porsche that did... early Tiptronic I want to say... - MrGoodbytes 2010-02-01 00:16:05 (17 views) whoa.. scary.. guess the tranny is crying foul - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-30 10:04:54 (70 views) PRND432 was solid coloured before the re-code. I unfortunately didn't VAG-Com the tranny for faults - quattro.pilot 2010-01-30 11:00:10 (52 views) It doesn't wear the tranny out - PaulW 2010-01-30 10:42:12 (34 views) Good to hear, but is it worth the time? - brunnhizzle 2010-01-30 18:29:19 (20 views) What's 2 minutes of your time worth? - PaulW 2010-01-30 21:53:00 (17 views) bout - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-30 22:48:42 (19 views) tree - PaulW 2010-01-31 08:50:54 (17 views) fiddy - DonaldS4 2010-01-31 16:17:39 (16 views)
A8 intake manifold - David 2010-01-29 21:19:04 (95 views) Is the intake moving freely? The ripped rubber maybe not your bigger problem although - TozoM8 2010-01-29 22:58:24 (70 views) Intake - David 2010-01-31 20:16:17 (20 views) If it is not broken yet, I would try to lube the shaft ( i can't believe I just said that :o) - TozoM8 2010-01-31 20:43:08 (19 views) Shaft lube - David 2010-02-01 11:40:51 (18 views) The arms do have a high returm spring force. - Britt 2010-01-30 12:39:21 (43 views) Yea, tell them to stick it up their A$$, my friends at QW will help me out, help Him BOYz! - Britt 2010-01-29 22:42:37 (33 views)
Just got an e-mail from Benzel Busch Motors. Appears they bought Riverside Audi... - mpollan 2010-01-29 19:30:30 (99 views) She must have ment it, since she was screeming, kinda like a tornado... - Britt 2010-01-29 22:48:42 (37 views)
OT. Advice column - Tomas7 2010-01-29 19:17:45 (248 views) Hahaha thats brilliant! - Audis or VWs 4Life 2010-01-31 08:22:18 (19 views) I laughed so hard I spit my beer!!! - gti2go 2010-01-31 02:22:10 (18 views) Hahaha. Excellent. - brunnhizzle 2010-01-30 18:32:09 (18 views) Bahahahaha - Sentinelist 2010-01-30 01:46:52 (23 views) I had a really good laugh! It just struck me right, I guess. - Michael K 2010-01-29 20:31:03 (24 views) Funny indeed. They quoted that article on Car Talk recently. - escapA8 2010-01-29 20:29:49 (29 views) Oh, man, that is funny. Thank you. - Beartrap 2010-01-29 19:31:24 (26 views)
Just drove Gabor's 6 speed for the first time - PaulW 2010-01-29 18:02:43 (207 views) He said it was a much easier conversion than the '97... - skiracer13 2010-01-30 17:04:25 (52 views) Had the same thought...rebuild vs 6MT. Almost want my tranny to pooch tomorrow. I'm drooling. - mpollan 2010-01-30 19:10:01 (30 views) you should see this kid work. yanked my subframe, exh, and trans in 1.5 hours, while shooting - Angus 2010-02-03 09:32:54 (24 views) Takes me from point A to B :) - TozoM8 2010-01-29 19:31:13 (50 views) I also had the pleasure. It's as tight as a Virgin- - jazbo 2010-01-29 18:28:09 (98 views) Did you have to cough up $20 for a ride around the block? - escapA8 2010-01-29 18:48:31 (70 views) Turn and cough? NO THANK YOU! - Britt 2010-01-29 19:50:00 (32 views) No, Gabor had just rebuilt my transmission. Almost worth it for that alone. Almost. - jazbo 2010-01-29 19:26:26 (37 views) I'm jealous! If I could get an S8 with a manual that might be sufficient incentive to get me to... - Michael K 2010-01-29 18:37:15 (101 views) You can. Get one for $6K, put another $7K to it and there you have it. - TozoM8 2010-01-29 23:13:19 (47 views) I'm waiting for you to package a conversion kit and for volume to drive the price down a bit : ) - Michael K 2010-01-30 11:18:58 (50 views)
Ok so when I asked about anyone having a headlight housing, I ment the glass part... - klum00 2010-01-29 16:02:13 (39 views) ygm - TerminA8r 2010-01-30 01:53:31 (12 views) I just bought a new one off Ebay for about $70. shipped. The down side, it took almost two weeks... - JackHammer 2010-01-29 19:13:16 (28 views) Latvia? - Angus 2010-01-30 14:50:30 (15 views)
what is the best ipod adapter for my car ? - Audi8times 2010-01-29 15:52:14 (52 views) My FAV is Harman Kardon Drive & Play... AWSOME!!! - AUDItude 2010-01-29 16:31:05 (41 views) I have a Blitzsafe adaptor- been using them for 7 years, flawless - Sentinelist 2010-01-29 16:28:58 (51 views) I love the GROM Audio one... you can control the iPod from the device itself or from the Audi button - Brdman* 2010-01-29 15:57:43 (76 views) +1 - skiracer13 2010-01-29 17:22:38 (26 views)
It's Friday, men. Suck it up. - bw 2010-01-29 14:51:00 (281 views) So far the girl in the library is still my fav.............. - bac2h 2010-01-30 11:06:43 (24 views) You know, I may not sell my S8 just so I can keep coming back for the eye candy - pbkirby 2010-01-29 18:00:54 (30 views) I don't even have a D2 and I keep coming back... - bac2h 2010-01-29 20:01:47 (25 views) ^troll^ Ah alright It'd be ok if you actually joined us to hang once in awhile loooooser 8-) - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 23:06:23 (34 views) The evil temptress known as S8 still teases me and makes me think about ditching the D3... - bac2h 2010-01-30 11:05:45 (23 views) hold out brah - Angus 2010-01-30 14:45:42 (27 views) It's like the Catholic church....you can always come back! - 180q 2010-01-29 18:21:33 (26 views) Not if you're excommunicated... - Sentinelist 2010-01-30 01:49:42 (32 views) Gracias - JimboJones 2010-01-29 15:09:26 (29 views) quality. - Angus 2010-01-29 14:54:18 (32 views)
Starter solenoid engagement intermittent - Michael K 2010-01-29 14:32:24 (31 views) Are you sure it is not the ign switch? - TozoM8 2010-01-29 15:19:43 (29 views) I'm not 100% sure as I have not followed a diagnostic tree at this point. - Michael K 2010-01-29 18:33:39 (21 views)
Cracked Windshield - LBX 2010-01-29 14:06:32 (57 views) The trim just pops off, you can re-use them. - TozoM8 2010-01-29 19:27:27 (26 views) Good to know. Thanks for the info. - LBX 2010-01-29 19:44:01 (19 views) Local Dealer recommended shop wants over $700. - LBX 2010-01-29 15:36:43 (37 views) I guess that $700+ is correct if I want OEM and all thr trimmings. - LBX 2010-01-29 18:04:38 (28 views) Oh.....and the reveal molding....! - 180q 2010-01-29 17:34:09 (27 views) My dealer wants over $400 for just the glass. - 180q 2010-01-29 15:46:30 (27 views) two fiddy's just the glass, gotsta cover labor - figure 1.5hrs - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 15:44:52 (22 views) Make sure to pickup oem. Other brands never fit right. - Push That Tush 2010-01-29 14:21:22 (23 views) O.K. any idea how $ it would be? How about the Bezel? - LBX 2010-01-29 14:30:39 (23 views) Bummer - I just went thru this 2wks ago. Many here said dealer was 'cheap' @ ~ $250 IIRC. I take... - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 14:35:38 (51 views) yeah.. this one is out of pocket. I seem to go through windshield like no other. - LBX 2010-01-29 14:51:59 (35 views) O.K. NM, I found this. - LBX 2010-01-29 14:34:20 (53 views)
Rare 3.7 Partout in MA - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-29 12:44:40 (66 views) front bumper is no good. :( - brunnhizzle 2010-01-30 18:40:07 (10 views)
Hmm, anyone on here fancy themselves a graphic artist? - Zaphod A8 2010-01-29 11:14:26 (188 views) Its too long, it will high center very easily unless you really jack it up. - Audis or VWs 4Life 2010-01-29 11:45:38 (49 views) Agreed on the wheelbase- that's why you see sports cars and not sedans in this - Sentinelist 2010-01-29 14:47:40 (27 views) Yeah, but I already have an A8, and that is what we are all here for anyway. (^_=) - Zaphod A8 2010-01-29 14:56:09 (21 views) ( I love the sig quote, quite appropriate here as the smart move would be to get a jeep ... ) - Zaphod A8 2010-01-29 14:23:49 (24 views) why not if Porsche did it with a uber 911 aka 959, i say let an S8 or R8 have a go - Lord of the rings 2010-01-29 11:32:56 (30 views)
Any writeups on O2 sensor installation? I don't see it on Audipages. - jazbo 2010-01-29 10:41:43 (17 views)
Oil level low light, sensor problem? - TonyA8 2010-01-29 08:26:12 (57 views) there was a guy on here once who had too much oil and it foamed, causing that light. - Angus 2010-01-29 09:59:38 (30 views) I used to have that problem if I used 0w30 but since I switch to 5w40 the problem went away. - jikons 2010-01-29 09:01:58 (32 views) I have 0W30 also, maybe time to switch - TonyA8 2010-01-29 10:11:42 (22 views) I use M1 0w-30. no probs... - Angus 2010-01-29 15:11:57 (17 views) I use Castrol Syntec 0W-30 (stuff made in Germany) and I have never had this problem...^^^^^^^ - teedoff00 2010-01-29 12:12:34 (24 views)
will the facelift lower center bumper grill fit in the pre-facelift bumper? - klum00 2010-01-29 08:06:02 (18 views) No - PaulW 2010-01-29 08:20:09 (14 views)
I bought another '01 S8 a few weeks ago. - Excellr-A8 2010-01-28 23:13:37 (318 views) Very nice, but what's up w/ those fender vents? Are they thru the sheetmetal? - skiracer13 2010-01-29 09:41:36 (54 views) Vent appears to be glued on. It's been too cold here to try to remove them and buff up the paint. - Excellr-A8 2010-01-29 20:55:34 (32 views) Yea, but doesn't it give it something like - PaulW 2010-01-29 21:09:08 (40 views) hahahha hadn't caught that Jim good eye. Who? Same guy who chose 'those wheels' 8-). Appears... - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 09:50:37 (114 views) :-P - Sentinelist 2010-01-29 14:48:53 (22 views) That is supremely cool - great stable there Jeff congrats! Love to hear your CaymanS driving... - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 09:21:15 (41 views) Congrats! - escapA8 2010-01-29 09:01:26 (24 views) So I guess my estimte of my car being worth 13K - PaulW 2010-01-29 08:19:30 (83 views) great buy, and good decision on the cayman...tracking it at all? - klum00 2010-01-29 08:05:10 (26 views) That's pretty extreme, owning a snow-car, and not just an extra set of snow tires/wheels. - JimR 2010-01-29 07:36:37 (46 views) We call them "winter rats" here in upstate NY, but somehow that doesn't apply to an 8. - JimboJones 2010-01-29 08:32:47 (31 views) That is AWESOME. Congratulations yet again. Beers are in order. - Tomas7 2010-01-29 07:11:05 (28 views) Sweet collection... - pdxa4 2010-01-29 00:11:50 (31 views) Nice stable! - Sentinelist 2010-01-28 23:44:34 (50 views)
Sighting: Ming '03 S8, upper deck of the Oakland Bay Bridge, about 5pm. pdxa4 perhaps? - BLT4SPD 2010-01-28 20:49:38 (41 views) Business taking you to the Gray Area, Ben? - skiracer13 2010-01-29 09:42:39 (19 views) Nope... - pdxa4 2010-01-28 23:13:56 (40 views) Interesting. I even thought I saw a car seat through the back window. I was convinced it was you. - BLT4SPD 2010-01-29 02:13:46 (21 views) You'll see - pdxa4 2010-01-29 02:37:51 (58 views)
Which oxygen sensor to buy... - JBowers 2010-01-28 19:59:23 (110 views) I have 2 Bosch generics arriving on 2/2. I'll post the installation experience when I get to it. - jazbo 2010-01-29 09:51:25 (22 views) Search here or on AW on this topic... - boonies 2010-01-29 07:01:31 (32 views) Bosch generic works perfect, the connectors are a little tricky to hook up - PaulW 2010-01-28 22:58:41 (56 views) Well, how's your soldering skills? - Brian J 2010-01-28 22:15:23 (41 views) The holes are different sizes Way more$$$ - CalG 2010-01-28 20:05:56 (33 views) Smaller hole= more money. Makes sense to me. - Bujak 2010-01-28 22:39:23 (25 views)
Just a test......I'm thinking of changing my sig pic., what do you guys think? - Tomas7 2010-01-28 19:32:58 (195 views) Looks a little short to me. - Britt 2010-01-28 21:38:41 (34 views) oh you guys have such dirty minds-I thought it was............................ - Always overcharged 2010-01-28 22:03:02 (71 views) Wow, I've never had that particular problem :-o - JimboJones 2010-01-29 10:39:22 (21 views) Same here... - Brian J 2010-01-28 22:16:51 (43 views) Um,,,I want my click back! - JBowers 2010-01-28 19:34:50 (31 views) LOL. You got it back. I just wanted to see if the movement would post, I thought only stills posted. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 20:37:10 (29 views)
D2 S8 vs C6 S6 - airbil 2010-01-28 17:28:14 (168 views) "time on one hand" bwhahahaa. Yer Vicodin induced stats are fersure off some. Interesting comparo... - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 09:16:28 (34 views) aw model guide says 6.3 and 13.9 - a4000 2010-01-28 22:01:20 (32 views) Some of those numbers don't ad up. the D2 S8 is 4068 lbs the C6 S6 4486lbs. - TozoM8 2010-01-28 19:40:04 (39 views) Agreed... - escapA8 2010-01-28 22:00:00 (138 views) O NO, here he comes with the high res pictures again :) - TozoM8 2010-01-28 22:01:32 (30 views) Yeah, I need to replace my 56k modem first, OK?????!!!! - escapA8 2010-01-28 22:31:08 (37 views) 4210 c6s6 4068 d2s8 - airbil 2010-01-28 21:10:14 (41 views) It doesn't really matter, but I remembered the pf 3900 post f 4050 from the other side (aw) :) - TozoM8 2010-01-28 21:19:40 (29 views) I think it was me, I weighed my 99 which tipped the scales at 3906 - Tomas7 2010-01-29 07:21:02 (23 views) Here's what I want to hear when you have a chance, airbil... - bw 2010-01-28 19:36:15 (77 views) You forgot current costs $10-20K vs. $30-80K - Britt 2010-01-28 19:08:53 (36 views)
OT - hit the La Carrera Panamericana briefing @ KTR European Motorsports last night - oh momma! - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 16:16:29 (154 views) Red wine and doughnuts - now that's a combination you don't often see! - JBowers 2010-01-28 20:21:09 (32 views) That's the way I roll. Agreed on the nekkid shots. Seeing the inner innards of a Lotus rear end... - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 09:29:04 (49 views) Yeah, thanks for the call. BTW nice to see you represent... - Ess8 2010-01-28 20:15:01 (35 views) 1st - call? Usux, I haven't seen you in SEVEN YRS recall (toolbox). B) shouldn't yer screen name be - pkrasusky 2010-01-29 09:35:45 (27 views)
I've been thinking about what mods I can do on the A8.......what do you lads think about this one? - FadeA8 2010-01-28 15:33:44 (255 views) I'm not a big fan of tight bits of clothing - JimboJones 2010-01-28 15:57:11 (192 views) ^jibblies^ - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 16:18:09 (44 views) There's jib-nibblers and jub-dubblers. Those I think are the latter. - JimboJones 2010-01-29 10:12:12 (27 views) My only concern is with the word "all" - but, very funny. - Michael K 2010-01-28 15:45:35 (37 views) Also "any tight-fitting or constrictive" -- no need for that phrase. - bw 2010-01-28 15:46:47 (42 views) Good point Brian! - twincitiesS8 2010-01-28 16:41:41 (31 views) I'm liking it! Print them up and distribute ASAP! - twincitiesS8 2010-01-28 15:37:18 (34 views) huge 2nd - someone yearses back on the S-Car-List did those up for turbos, I rocked one on my urS6. - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 15:49:24 (45 views)
OT: WR 12 best of 2009: R8 5.2, GT-R, Elise/Exige, WRX, 911, 335d, and... - bw 2010-01-28 15:33:32 (123 views) Thanks for sharing that. I like that magazine, really interesting reading. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 20:40:56 (18 views)
Which is the feed and return on the ABZ block for oil? - the devil 2010-01-28 15:25:10 (91 views) the bottom one feeds the filter :-) - Angus 2010-02-01 05:21:16 (14 views)
What's the diagnosis for a slight whirring sound from the under-hood HVAC/heater box area. IGN Off - quattro.pilot 2010-01-28 15:12:31 (36 views) Ignition off - disconnect the battery's neg terminal - put a test light between the battery's neg - TozoM8 2010-01-29 21:11:16 (22 views) ah, that's a cool method. thanks for the suggestion - quattro.pilot 2010-01-30 08:17:15 (15 views) do you have the solar sunroof? - Angus 2010-01-29 03:25:49 (21 views) yea, solar sunroof. It runs the hvac to moderate cabin temps inside the car? - quattro.pilot 2010-01-29 12:05:36 (17 views) yep - Angus 2010-01-29 13:23:03 (15 views) but you guys don't think that would kill a battery? Lights & electric motors consume the most - quattro.pilot 2010-01-29 13:32:59 (18 views) naa, the sunroof just runs the fan, nothing else. shouldnt have anything at all to do with the batt - Angus 2010-01-29 13:40:45 (23 views) roger, thx - quattro.pilot 2010-01-29 14:00:46 (12 views) But that shouldn't drain the battery - jmohn 2010-01-29 09:49:45 (12 views) of course not, but it would explain the noise he is hearing - Angus 2010-01-29 09:54:01 (13 views)
Time to turn off the CEL...17539 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor; B2 S1: Internal Resistance too High - JBowers 2010-01-28 12:45:05 (50 views) Yep definetly primary sensor. - Summeronthechain 2010-01-28 14:46:54 (16 views) No, it is the driver's side front. - TozoM8 2010-01-28 12:57:01 (22 views) Crap! Isn't that the "hard" one to replace? - JBowers 2010-01-28 13:03:34 (25 views) take the vavle cover off and you can reach down and touch it - Angus 2010-01-29 05:07:38 (14 views) Pass side was a challenge, but not hard at all - boonies 2010-01-28 16:06:20 (23 views) Passenger was more of a bitch. Used a very long extension + crows foot + stood on engine. - Push That Tush 2010-01-28 14:14:25 (18 views)
Good Chicago winter All Season tire for an S8? - PJenkins 2010-01-28 11:04:32 (49 views) Pulled the trigger on some Nokian WR G2's - PJenkins 2010-01-28 17:50:50 (24 views) Loved my PZeroNeros in Colorado, Utah, over Sierras. - bw 2010-01-28 14:20:53 (17 views) 2nd that. I run 235/55-17s. Z-speed rated for 100 bux each. helluva deal. - Angus 2010-01-29 04:50:05 (11 views) How about the (relatively) new Continental ExtremeContacts DWS? - AaronL 2010-01-28 13:13:10 (25 views) MIchelin Pilot Sport All Season Plus - you can run it year round - pbkirby 2010-01-28 12:02:58 (20 views) x2 - Great for a year round all purpose tire.... - twincitiesS8 2010-01-28 16:47:29 (16 views) nokian. - Dan McBoost 2010-01-28 11:16:23 (24 views) Second. - Hex168 2010-01-28 11:41:47 (20 views) I run 17" stock wheel in the winter with a Michelin all-season/semi snow tire - PaulW 2010-01-28 11:15:59 (40 views)
Hit 170K on my way to OH from Miami. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 10:36:06 (192 views) beat ya 8 years ago! - Britt 2010-01-28 23:04:48 (61 views) I started reading the title and first read "Hit 170" then I saw the K afterward and got bummed..But - twincitiesS8 2010-01-28 16:32:40 (38 views) Uhh O, now it will break. - Evol 2010-01-28 12:18:02 (51 views) You obviously don't own one. Break is what Audis do. My car has been breaking since I bought it 8-) - Tomas7 2010-01-28 14:26:03 (48 views) Actually I dont own a A8.but am on my 4th Audi. - Evol 2010-01-28 20:58:15 (28 views) A very nice C4 I might add... - Brian J 2010-01-28 22:20:37 (22 views) Thank you! Sadly, I need to pull the heads and do some "maintance" - Evol 2010-01-28 22:42:55 (25 views) I believe you had it as your sig pic a while back. - Brian J 2010-01-29 07:30:12 (21 views) Ahhh yes. - Evol 2010-01-29 08:51:23 (18 views) Threads like this build my confidence for the long term- way to go! - Sentinelist 2010-01-28 11:47:30 (29 views) Sweet! Congrats! - Dan McBoost 2010-01-28 11:15:38 (29 views) Nice, time for new pads also like me. - Push That Tush 2010-01-28 11:14:43 (31 views) Pads are relatively new, a few mo. old. My cable is disconnected, DS2500 have no connector cables. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 11:19:32 (46 views) It takes 5 min. Just do it! - TerminA8r 2010-01-28 13:28:55 (102 views) Is that what she tells you? :-) - twincitiesS8 2010-01-28 16:42:06 (25 views) do it! it will be such a releif. - Angus 2010-01-28 11:29:39 (30 views) Way to go, Tomas7! Just think...2 more mph and you would have hit it at 100. Nice. - skiracer13 2010-01-28 10:56:32 (42 views) lol @ your speedo I failed to notice - man after me own heart. And lol @ Jim - HA! I noted that... - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 11:26:29 (44 views) I was in one of the Carolinas at the time but yeah OH is very much a Police State a la Gestapo. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 11:36:42 (33 views) wow, glad i didnt know that. I avg'd about 120 through OH on my way back to NC from tozos - Angus 2010-01-28 11:41:08 (30 views) 50F = F....U! 8-) gonna be a whooping 10* tonight - awesome - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 10:52:08 (28 views) Kudos! Right there with you. I'll be hitting 170k this weekend. - jazbo 2010-01-28 10:39:09 (28 views)
Five minutes until 2001 S8 119K mi LLBB car goes on the block - Bruce M. 2010-01-28 10:17:50 (79 views) Wow - 4.2 Prototype 2010-02-22 13:46:34 (7 views) Dang, that sounds like it was a hot deal... - Sentinelist 2010-01-28 11:49:07 (41 views) 'bout......... - bac2h 2010-01-28 10:22:51 (27 views) Update: had 126K miles, and sold at $5700 plus fees - Bruce M. 2010-01-28 10:23:38 (48 views) Wow, would've been a good price for a 6 speed swap. - Push That Tush 2010-01-28 10:28:32 (22 views) thought 'that one' already sold like last week? Heckuva lotta car for shorrrrrt dough - wow. - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 10:27:08 (27 views) I stopped at $5600. If I was local, maybe, but transport, fees, etc etc make it add up - Bruce M. 2010-01-28 10:53:03 (35 views)
Facelift guys should check out page 28 of March issue of European Car. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 08:56:18 (145 views) This can be built for a few dollars. - GreenBird 2010-01-28 17:52:46 (31 views) How about pre-facelift cars that are not drive-by-wire? Can something be done to make it respond? - Tomas7 2010-01-28 19:18:51 (21 views) Chip-tuners do this often. Move 100% throttle-position to half-way and feel the better response. - DutchDoofus 2010-01-28 12:05:00 (40 views) Those were my thoughts exactly. - Greg 2010-01-28 12:16:52 (31 views) I have installed one of these on my '02 996 C4 cab and it is very impressive... - skiracer13 2010-01-28 10:11:07 (51 views) what does it cost? - BobD 2010-01-28 11:05:08 (24 views) $300 according to the checkout page- I'm going to research this further - Sentinelist 2010-01-28 11:53:56 (23 views) great feedback tx - wonder if it would improve or worsen the //S8s throttle herkyjerkiness. Wonder.. - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 10:19:03 (37 views) impossible to be smooth now with throttle tip-in. Unless that gets worse, any improvement is welcome - Bruce M. 2010-01-28 14:14:44 (18 views) its a throttle amplifier like the B6 guys use. makes it edgy, but the last 1/3 throtta travel - Angus 2010-01-28 10:46:40 (50 views) I was immediately wondering the same thing when I read it. Intriguing. - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 09:33:45 (22 views)
Main Driveshaft installed and acceleration and deceleration vibration is cured! - Excellr-A8 2010-01-28 08:00:28 (75 views) Same issue I had about 4 years ago. - Dan McBoost 2010-01-28 09:26:35 (38 views) I am glad it worked for you. - TozoM8 2010-01-28 08:37:59 (21 views) was it a rebuilt unit? - Angus 2010-01-28 09:29:34 (19 views) No, it was a used driveshaft from Gabor's (TozoM8) '01 S8 that he is parting out. - Excellr-A8 2010-01-28 12:43:42 (17 views) Those drive shafts get mixed up good :) - TozoM8 2010-01-28 20:53:38 (19 views) So let me see...How many D2's does that make that you've fixed for us forum members? 25+? - skiracer13 2010-01-28 08:51:56 (19 views) ...plus the unlimited amount of advice forwarded to us listers here in the forum. - Tomas7 2010-01-28 08:59:03 (21 views) Yes, since yesterday you guys know how to use a latex glove properly :) - TozoM8 2010-01-28 09:49:51 (17 views) Sorry, it is too cold here to confirm the water capacity of blue (nitrile) vs beige (latex) gloves.. - JimboJones 2010-01-28 10:16:27 (22 views)
S8 engine serial numbers - traveler.77 2010-01-28 06:26:10 (41 views) most replacement Audi engines are blank where the serial number should be - Lord of the rings 2010-01-28 11:44:47 (23 views)
anyone have Ming blue S8? - gti2go 2010-01-28 01:40:14 (58 views)
Gorgeous 2001 S8 for sale (expensive though), probably best for sale anywhere - Bruce M. 2010-01-27 23:41:50 (171 views) Ill keep mine:) Of course you know that one too. Ipod added this weekend plus V1. - Misplacedyankee 2010-01-28 02:22:30 (30 views) Not as good as mine - PaulW 2010-01-28 01:44:49 (111 views) $13k in mods, maybe. :) - skiracer13 2010-01-28 08:56:32 (28 views) Or 13K in vavona wood! - PaulW 2010-01-28 09:32:45 (33 views)
Feeler: who here is interested in a group buy on BIRA6 brackets and rotor hats? We are taking talley - gtreng 2010-01-27 21:19:25 (36 views) I'm probably in. I do need to know the particulars though. - Dan McBoost 2010-01-28 11:19:17 (14 views) Need more info. A pic? - Misplacedyankee 2010-01-28 02:23:14 (14 views) I thought those were discontinued for our cars a couple of years ago. - Jkay 2010-01-28 00:16:42 (17 views) 2nd - Angus 2010-01-28 02:15:32 (13 views) ^^ In^^ - TwoTonic 2010-01-27 21:22:18 (20 views)
Holy crap, airbil bought a 2007 S6! - Bruce M. 2010-01-27 21:07:00 (167 views) Balogna. He practically bought it from the OR, mebbe an anesthesia induced purchase? Only guy... - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 09:18:46 (93 views) Aren't newer 6s about the size of our original short A8s? - JimboJones 2010-01-28 08:31:18 (26 views) in length yes, but they lack the girth. And as any woman will tell you - Angus 2010-01-28 09:20:53 (40 views) I may not hit bottom but I sure knock the hell out of the sides. Now... dunno dude, check the... - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 09:32:20 (43 views) I'd consider a 6, but only if they went Aluminum. I'm in a very salty place & have seen rusty 6s - JimboJones 2010-01-28 09:47:17 (27 views) hotdog in a hallway? - Angus 2010-01-28 09:40:18 (35 views) agreed on C63, it's on the (evergrowing everdreaming) "list". RRSport S/C's go like stink and... - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 10:16:16 (31 views) espresso espresso espresso - Angus 2010-01-28 11:06:34 (32 views) nope! lol @ that squat! Crazyfaster than the 4.2, wow nuts is right - more like NUTS (it's got!) - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 11:32:15 (19 views) Natural evolution right? - Misplacedyankee 2010-01-28 02:26:55 (41 views) Yep he did it really well this time! - es-car-go 2010-01-27 22:40:36 (45 views) somethin is missin ... - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-27 22:31:58 (139 views) bil doenst give rings to just any ol girl - Angus 2010-01-28 02:21:43 (26 views) I read that when he posted also. Pretty good price imo. - Push That Tush 2010-01-27 21:56:15 (28 views) Crazy story - airbil 2010-01-27 21:42:19 (96 views) That is delicious... - Sentinelist 2010-01-28 12:04:55 (23 views) Platic mirror covers - PaulW 2010-01-28 01:45:42 (54 views) Holy smokes... $35K for an '07? - TwoTonic 2010-01-27 21:23:36 (36 views) ebay S6 cars have BINs in the mid 30s... - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-27 21:34:40 (70 views)
I just put an iPad in my car... - escapA8 2010-01-27 17:14:43 (196 views) Heh. Should be as big of a hit as the iPhone is. I will probably get one this Spring. - Sentinelist 2010-01-27 18:01:49 (33 views) biggest ipod touch evAr - Angus 2010-01-27 17:22:12 (29 views) serious money and no break on the ATT data plan... - TwoTonic 2010-01-27 21:24:28 (27 views)
I replaced my brake rotors, pads, and did a system bleed last night...couple of thoughts/question... - JBowers 2010-01-27 14:42:46 (81 views) amen on the 'seems to run faster/better' - I always note 'that' after I like... - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 10:03:48 (18 views) LOL about the washing your car 4x a year...you are certainly infamous for that! :) - JBowers 2010-01-28 12:50:03 (15 views) the joys of silver - always looks clean no matter what for the most part. Love it. Ah, 43k is very.. - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 15:40:28 (15 views) As easy as it is to change pads on the Brembo's, ... - ryoung 2010-01-27 17:09:01 (104 views) Some NAPAs may still turn rotors. - JimboJones 2010-01-27 14:50:09 (28 views) I have had mine done even though they are drilled. Go to an automotive machine shop. - Excellr-A8 2010-01-28 07:40:51 (14 views) Do they need to re-bevel the holes? - JimboJones 2010-01-28 09:48:28 (14 views)
OT - is there any way to safely buy something on Craigslist that would be shipped? - BobD 2010-01-27 11:24:30 (75 views) thanks guys, he's willing to BIN on ebay. Stuff is San Juan Capistrano..near the water I think. - BobD 2010-01-27 15:40:50 (13 views) where in Cali? - DaveInSaltLake 2010-01-27 13:09:45 (13 views) My S8 came from Craigslist and I had it shipped. :p - Sentinelist 2010-01-27 11:52:46 (21 views) Pay with amex. - TozoM8 2010-01-27 11:39:26 (20 views) Have him put it all on ebay as one lot and ping you with the BIN price just as the listing is up. - bw 2010-01-27 11:29:35 (44 views) OT hijack- Hey Apple Fanboi- you get your iTablet yet????? - skiracer 2010-01-27 12:48:34 (18 views) Your progeny will put something sharp in you if you don't have one on the day they come out. - bw 2010-01-27 12:58:21 (111 views) Here's the iPad. - bw 2010-01-27 13:15:46 (144 views) No no, HERE's the iPad ... - Zaphod A8 2010-01-27 16:53:46 (101 views) Their first internally designed/produced A4 chip from: PA Semi and Papermaster. - RSpdstr 2010-01-27 16:12:43 (14 views) Defective by design....... - skiracer 2010-01-27 14:36:11 (51 views) Much ado about nothing. - bw 2010-01-27 17:23:40 (88 views) Meh... - JimboJones 2010-01-27 13:39:46 (32 views) I am interrupting skiracer's threadjack -- he did it! -- to post this picture of a nice butt. - bw 2010-01-27 13:53:04 (127 views) <jumping on the bandwagon> - Angus 2010-01-27 13:57:47 (102 views) Link is bad Dave. - jazbo 2010-01-27 14:22:50 (15 views) On a related note, I has some Cherrystones for dinner last night. Hijack fin. ;-) - JimboJones 2010-01-27 13:56:33 (100 views) ^ 2nd.....ebay, then paypal using amex to fund the paypal - Bruce M. 2010-01-27 12:14:52 (15 views) look up local ebay stores in Cali - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-01-27 11:26:17 (31 views)
Does anyone have a black recaro interior (seats) for sale? - Angus 2010-01-27 05:39:54 (35 views) but... urS4/6 seats are more comfy :-/ - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 07:54:04 (27 views) tozo doesn't seem to think so.... though there's no argument they Are nice seats - quattro.pilot 2010-01-27 17:37:33 (15 views) not arguing, opinions are opinions. On Gabor, gee I musta misread yes? - pkrasusky 2010-01-28 09:27:22 (11 views) so buy me a urS4. (Donald's looks nice) - Angus 2010-01-27 08:00:23 (38 views) I was keeding numnut, see my reply to Don in other thread. BwhaHA re: glasses. Yep, awesome you are. - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:12:44 (24 views) - that would be "numbnut," I believe - LOL - I haven't heard anyone use that phrase in some time : ) - Michael K 2010-01-27 08:57:31 (17 views) does that mean i cant has urS4? - Angus 2010-01-27 08:27:01 (30 views) ...only after 5moar litres of bier. Tires? Ordered Sumi HTR-Z III 265/40 muwhaha. Winter bedamned! - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:37:29 (22 views) 2sitty-fi FOTY? - Angus 2010-01-27 08:48:21 (25 views) like my wimmenz 8-). Jah, could NOT resist the urge to not exploit the 8.5" BBSs, just couldn't. - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:54:20 (17 views) YGM - Bruce M. 2010-01-27 07:47:26 (21 views)
Changed the alternator, now very rough idling. - jikons 2010-01-26 21:39:17 (93 views) nothing to add other than, wow @ your mileage. Good to know the potential life of the alt. GdLk! - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 09:07:17 (16 views) If you have a battery charger, place it on the battery, turn it on and start the car. - Summeronthechain 2010-01-27 00:51:28 (38 views) Took out alternator without disconnecting the battery??? - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-26 23:59:30 (57 views) zzzt! - Angus 2010-01-27 08:48:42 (20 views) I would check the Pos terminal behind the alternator for corrosion. - TozoM8 2010-01-26 21:46:17 (120 views) ^^Wow. Gabor, you astonish and delight us daily^^ - TwoTonic 2010-01-26 21:53:35 (51 views) Well, it is not easy to be me, but someone have to do it. - TozoM8 2010-01-26 22:39:35 (30 views) - he says as he blows breath on his nails and casually polishes them on his sweater. - Michael K 2010-01-27 09:00:33 (13 views) his fingernails probably could use a little polishing :-P - Angus 2010-01-27 09:25:14 (66 views) That's nuttin, check out Eddie's. :o) - TozoM8 2010-01-27 09:53:07 (77 views) I thought that you guys all used those blue shop gloves that seem to be popular these days. - Michael K 2010-01-27 12:11:42 (15 views) Yes, we do. Fill it up with water and throw it off the roof :) - TozoM8 2010-01-27 12:41:48 (15 views) The blue ones are too brittle. I use beige latex examination gloves. Much more durable. - JimboJones 2010-01-27 13:58:29 (23 views) You mean the beige holds more than 2 gal of water? - TozoM8 2010-01-27 14:10:47 (29 views) I'll try tonight and let you know. - JimboJones 2010-01-27 14:50:55 (14 views) The man is clearly a latex connoisseur. - Michael K 2010-01-27 19:36:32 (12 views) 2,343,445 text messages per month! - Angus 2010-01-27 05:06:41 (19 views) And, modest, too! :) - TwoTonic 2010-01-26 23:25:26 (21 views) That's what makes him so great! - JimboJones 2010-01-27 08:31:40 (71 views) ^^^This is entirely true^^^ - skiracer13 2010-01-26 23:01:14 (20 views) I already checked and it is fine. The car was running fine before the job. - jikons 2010-01-26 21:52:11 (37 views) I'd check for codes right away, either use VAGCom or go to Autozone type place. - JimboJones 2010-01-27 07:24:07 (17 views) Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes, the reconnect and try again. Hopefully, nothing got fried. - DutchDoofus 2010-01-27 05:53:51 (27 views) Problem solve - jikons 2010-01-27 10:12:39 (47 views) fuel pump going bad? You shouldn't have to do that because it sat for a few days (or ever). - BobD 2010-01-27 10:42:23 (28 views) still original fuel pump. - jikons 2010-01-27 12:17:15 (17 views) I routinely leave mine sitting for 6 months at a time and never have to do that - Angus 2010-01-27 10:43:34 (15 views)
Update on Catalytic converter & vibration (very long), airbag light problem remains - boonies 2010-01-26 20:01:50 (64 views) Airbag light -- I think PaulW said something about pulling the instrument panel and remove the LEDs - AaronL 2010-01-27 10:33:03 (10 views) Ya - the dealers ignorance amuses me - OOOOya 2010-01-27 09:56:34 (14 views) heh I might agree w/ Vpbk'sV"last Audi" assessment, if it tweren't for: - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 09:40:50 (23 views) 30 mile commute each way, 5 days a week... - boonies 2010-01-27 11:20:11 (18 views) ah - I think your comment about the PO points to 'why' on the earlier demise. IMO. - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 11:59:51 (12 views) 1) remove cat - Angus 2010-01-27 10:22:39 (23 views) Had the same issue recently at 96K, had to be a pain in the ass and call in the Regional Service Dir - pbkirby 2010-01-26 20:15:16 (50 views) If you buy Audis out of warranty then their customer service is rendered moot.... - JimboJones 2010-01-27 14:53:26 (17 views) you're not loyal unless you're driving the current model. - OOOOya 2010-01-27 09:58:15 (12 views)
Oh my. I drove a Tesla Roadster Sport today. You will own an electric car sooner than you think. - bw 2010-01-26 19:49:08 (202 views) Nice! Now, what's its crash rating? :-) - dimitristx 2010-01-27 12:03:15 (24 views) what can you do, nobody's right if - kk'swoW12 2010-01-27 11:30:48 (29 views) Silly me, thinking technology + driving experience would be of interest here. Also, head is nice. - bw 2010-01-27 09:38:49 (96 views) p.s. I was widely giggled at a few years ago when I suggested that... - bw 2010-01-27 10:48:29 (82 views) To work on it you need two degrees "auto mechanic" and "high-voltage lineman" - I keed... - Michael K 2010-01-27 09:08:14 (25 views) "but it would be after 100 miles" And then it would need a recharge. I'm certain the tq sensation is - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:45:54 (26 views) hmm.... GT3 or electric Elise... - Angus 2010-01-27 08:54:05 (55 views) Only if they depreciate like A8s... 8-D - JimboJones 2010-01-27 07:25:06 (20 views) I don't believe in electric cars. It's a spasm by the industry to keep eco-hippies happy (for now). - DutchDoofus 2010-01-27 06:22:18 (64 views) That last paragraph is priceless - LOL. - Michael K 2010-01-27 12:38:03 (31 views) I have to say this... - Bruce M. 2010-01-27 10:33:00 (56 views) And I have to give you one of these. - bw 2010-01-27 10:41:30 (95 views) dont forget the environmental impact of producing - and disposing of - 6,831 individual lithium-ion - Angus 2010-01-27 07:08:20 (36 views) Automobile Mag had a good article a month or two ago, guy spent a week with one. - MrGoodbytes 2010-01-27 00:00:27 (23 views) Gotta try one - especially w/ the 30% tax incentives in CO (or did that end in '09?) - skiracer13 2010-01-26 23:04:57 (23 views) Showroom at 9th & Pearl. Tax credit MAYBE still poss. Drive, report to these knuckleheads. ;) - bw 2010-01-27 09:48:10 (19 views) Awesome Miata. How about the sound? That Tesla didn't sound like that Miata, did it? - Tomas7 2010-01-26 22:11:06 (32 views) A Tesla sounds like zzzzzz. Lotus has put a speakersystem in their prototype to fake engine-sounds. - DutchDoofus 2010-01-27 06:24:24 (22 views) Ever fly down a hill on a bicycle, wind in your hair, wind noise in your ears? Fun, yes? - bw 2010-01-27 09:59:35 (85 views) will be befriending bw next year-----------------------------------------------------------> - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 10:19:24 (22 views) Already done, and I live nearby. - skiracer13 2010-01-27 12:16:59 (20 views)
OT. Toyota suspends sale on 8 model. Unintended acceleration. - TozoM8 2010-01-26 19:06:34 (49 views) Toyota: A smart way - "Ding" - to move forward. - JimboJones 2010-01-27 07:29:41 (55 views) The weight and memory will finally be lifted off of Audi with this - Sentinelist 2010-01-27 01:16:51 (27 views)
Did the servotronic mod. Are we sure there are no negative affects to the PS system? - TimD 2010-01-26 18:32:31 (51 views) Give it time - pdxa4 2010-01-26 18:47:01 (59 views) ^exactly^ After about a day your forearms recalibrate and it's no longer noted. I will say... - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:52:47 (21 views) I will. Any input on what has actually changed? I dont want to mess up the PS. - TimD 2010-01-26 18:50:28 (23 views) less power assist = less pressure in the lines. my ps pump actually quit moaning on cold mornings - Angus 2010-01-27 07:34:40 (20 views) To me it is just the level of boost that has changed... - pdxa4 2010-01-26 19:06:52 (41 views) I drove a S8 with it removed - PaulW 2010-01-26 18:39:16 (80 views) "My 01 is like a Cadillac" And this is a good thing? Uhhhh. To each their own of course. Mebbe I'm.. - pkrasusky 2010-01-27 08:35:38 (26 views)

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