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Forum: Motormouth 6th May 2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By David's8
Sorry Sarg, we have now made alternative...

Sorry Sarg, we have now made alternative arrangements and will be away in France catching up on the family visit postponed from Easter due to Covid. Enjoy your trip though.+++
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd May 2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By David's8
i fitted Isofix seats for the grandkids but didnt...

i fitted Isofix seats for the grandkids but didnt know about guides. The fixing points are deeply recessed but I didnt find it too problematic or damaging to fit. What I did fit were were seat...
Forum: Owners Meets 27th April 2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 56,817
Posted By David's8
Event re-scheduled

I have spoken to Ednam House and they have rolled the event and all the current bookings into June 2nd/3rd 2023. So, all those currently on the list do not have to re-book but any others who are now...
Forum: Daily banter 29th March 2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
I cut mine open at 17yrs old and around 110k ...

I cut mine open at 17yrs old and around 110k

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=10106&highlight=fuel+filter
Definitely discoloured .....
Forum: Daily banter 24th March 2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 59,303
Posted By David's8
It would be remiss of NATO and other European...

It would be remiss of NATO and other European countries not to be enhancing their forces/capabilities in europe at this time. I should imagine the intelligence communities are working overtime right...
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By David's8
If you're not doing an illegal speed by the time...

If you're not doing an illegal speed by the time you get to the end of that then you're not listening:ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By David's8
im picking him up from edinburgh airport this pm...

im picking him up from edinburgh airport this pm so ill speak to him then+++ whereabouts in the 'Dam are you going?
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By David's8
Well, you are young....:ROFL: as you can see the...

Well, you are young....:ROFL: as you can see the musical eras selected seem to reflect the ages of the forum members.
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By David's8
Whereabouts are you going? tbh he was only...

Whereabouts are you going? tbh he was only dipping his toe into the market having previously relied on public transport and bike but he now requires a car for work. So not sure how much help he could...
Forum: Daily banter 17th March 2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By David's8
+++ Running Down A Dream - Tom Petty and the...

+++
Running Down A Dream - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Souped Up Ford - Rory Gallagher
Forum: Daily banter 9th March 2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By David's8
Yes, its amazing how the instant the price of...

Yes, its amazing how the instant the price of crude goes up, the price of the stock already refined and in the garage forecourt tanks goes up. :mad:
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd March 2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By David's8
One of mine has gone too. Ive replaced with a...

One of mine has gone too. Ive replaced with a small length of clear plastic tubing, split lengthways and press fitted. Its not the neatest or OEM :o so if there is a source, then i would be in the...
Forum: Daily banter 24th February 2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By David's8
Ok, so which is the best engine for the A6?

Ok, so which is the best engine for the A6?
Forum: Daily banter 24th February 2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By David's8
:ROFL: many thanks MJ. Your advice has been...

:ROFL:
many thanks MJ. Your advice has been passed on +++
Forum: Daily banter 24th February 2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By David's8
A6 2014 2.0 Petrol - Opinions?

My son who lives in the Netherlands is considering a 2014 Audi A6 Avant
S-Line 2.0 TFSI . What are the thoughts on the 2L TFSI engine/car?
...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 22nd February 2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,958
Posted By David's8
And another success

And success for mine today. Clean sheet with no advisories+++ No doubt something to do with a visit to the Doctor's 2 years ago and a few suspension bits swapped out as well as a list of the usual...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th February 2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,709
Posted By David's8
Good to hear that you got it passed the MoT...

Good to hear that you got it passed the MoT Andrew+++
No doubt the handbrake adjustment will be on the Doctors list now!
Forum: Daily banter 14th February 2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
Nice work as always MJ. The car is starting to...

Nice work as always MJ. The car is starting to look really good. I just love a clean engine bay:)
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 59,303
Posted By David's8
Yes, hence place names like "Two Rocks", "Shark...

Yes, hence place names like "Two Rocks", "Shark Bay", "Useless Loop" although I'm not sure where "Monkey Mia" fits in!!
Regarding flights i never took the no-stop as that left from Heathrow. We...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th February 2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,264
Posted By David's8
This thread has the summary of my discussions...

This thread has the summary of my discussions with Pilkington and the complete lack of response from Gobain.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=162445&highlight=heated+screen#post162445
Forum: Daily banter 4th February 2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
i guess he didnt get sufficient funding so just...

i guess he didnt get sufficient funding so just decided to make it as difficult as possible for people without access to lifts :(
Nice work on the manifold though. I removed mine a few years ago and...
Forum: Daily banter 4th February 2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
:ROFL: Did he win over the handbrake adjusting...

:ROFL:
Did he win over the handbrake adjusting mechanism designer?
Forum: Owners Meets 3rd February 2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,862
Posted By David's8
1. briang9 and Mrs G - Classic Courtyard Double,...

1. briang9 and Mrs G - Classic Courtyard Double, Fri & Sat. Attendance Confirmed
2. David's8 and Mrs D - Classic River View Double, Fri & Sat. Attendance Confirmed
3. Tonupkid & Mrs Tonup - Classic...
Forum: Owners Meets 1st February 2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 56,817
Posted By David's8
2020/2022 meet update!!!

Well, what happened to the last 2 years!:Confused:

Given that the event restrictions in Scotland have now been relaxed and the Ednam House Hotel is still up and running and hasn't closed down as a...
Forum: Daily banter 1st February 2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
i saw the Vaico units for that price and they...

i saw the Vaico units for that price and they were pre-fixed with "OEM" on the UK parts site i visited. But, as you say. its a gamble for high stakes!!!!
Forum: Daily banter 1st February 2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
Are the tensioners D2 specific and, if so, are...

Are the tensioners D2 specific and, if so, are they on the endangered list?
Forum: Daily banter 30th January 2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
i look forward to WITW more than the sunday...

i look forward to WITW more than the sunday newspapers +++
Forum: Daily banter 14th January 2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By David's8
Did you stand around just to watch their...

Did you stand around just to watch their confusion in order to get some sadistic satisfaction? :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 3rd January 2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By David's8
Just gone through the same thing with a 2 car...

Just gone through the same thing with a 2 car policy with Admiral. They dropped £70 to £150 for the 8 and £180 for the Freelander. I just needed to provide another quote (from QuotemeHappy aka Aviva)...
Forum: Daily banter 28th December 2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By David's8
Ooooh, i want one of those. Tried to get a...

Ooooh, i want one of those. Tried to get a simpler one for the grandkids but was vetoed :ROFL: ill just have to get one for myself+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th December 2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,661
Posted By David's8
Good that you've sorted that Jim+++ And also good...

Good that you've sorted that Jim+++ And also good to find out that there is a source for another part that doesn't suffer Audi inflation or is NLA ++++++
Forum: Daily banter 27th December 2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Posted By David's8
Here's hoping that everyone has had the best xmas...

Here's hoping that everyone has had the best xmas possible in the circumstances and that 2022 brings us better times....... and that the delayed "annual" meet actually happens this year+++
Forum: Daily banter 13th December 2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,033
Posted By David's8
Just the best wedding car +++

Just the best wedding car +++
Forum: D2 - Lights 4th December 2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By David's8
I cant offer any suggestions but i attach the D2...

I cant offer any suggestions but i attach the D2 wiring diagrams which might help you in the search.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd December 2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,529
Posted By David's8
Many on here are long term owners with the...

Many on here are long term owners with the intention of remaining so. Tbh there's little turnover between forum members or even putting their motors up for sale. Most have usually acquired their cars...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 29th November 2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,958
Posted By David's8
These D2s seem to have a high success rate...

These D2s seem to have a high success rate possibly due to the care and attention we lavish on them!!! Glad to hear yours was clear for another year+++
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By David's8
+++

+++
Forum: Daily banter 19th November 2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By David's8
So how can we easily check out whether we have...

So how can we easily check out whether we have or have not the Takata airbags?:Confused:
Forum: Daily banter 15th November 2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,262
Posted By David's8
That'll be the HMS Diabetes Association then...

That'll be the HMS Diabetes Association then Mike? :)

Type 21 GSA4 ..... 2 target, fully illuminated NGS . Now there's a thrilling sight to behold+++
Forum: Daily banter 15th November 2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By David's8
And many of them from me+++

And many of them from me+++
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th November 2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,544
Posted By David's8
Ah, how we miss Sir Terry!

Ah, how we miss Sir Terry!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th November 2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,544
Posted By David's8
Having now had the corrosion dealt with i came to...

Having now had the corrosion dealt with i came to the aerial re-assembly. The link provided to me by MJ for states that fitment for the aerial grommet is for A/S8 but when it arrived it had part No...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th September 2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,544
Posted By David's8
Aerial Grommet availability?

Just removed the aerial to deal with corrosion around the hole and intend to replace the grommet so this thread has been very useful. MJ is absolutely right - it requires some brutal force to get the...
Forum: Daily banter 19th July 2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
Another fine job MJ+++ How on earth did someone...

Another fine job MJ+++
How on earth did someone let the position of the handbrake adjuster pass what passes for a design review!!!
Forum: Daily banter 16th July 2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,371
Posted By David's8
Its a pity that it takes a children's film to...

Its a pity that it takes a children's film to highlight engineering marvels of victorian railway builders but, hey ho! The railway loop at Kinglas with the 2 viaducts is equally stunning but not so...
Forum: Daily banter 15th July 2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,371
Posted By David's8
....although some will recognise that the first...

....although some will recognise that the first is of the stretch of road between Tyndrum and Orchy as you can see the West Highland line railway loop over 2 viaducts in the background...
Forum: Daily banter 15th July 2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 63,630
Posted By David's8
Looking really good. Really thorough job as...

Looking really good. Really thorough job as always brings results +++
Forum: Daily banter 14th July 2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,371
Posted By David's8
and i thought the Glen Etive road was relatively...

and i thought the Glen Etive road was relatively unknown little gem - little did i know that it had featured in film :rolleyes:
Heres some piccies from a few years back just after xmas
Forum: Daily banter 11th July 2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,371
Posted By David's8
Good to hear that youre visiting this neck of the...

Good to hear that youre visiting this neck of the woods Sean+++
I can underline what HP says and add that every holiday/caravanning mag etc has been suggesting Scottish holidays. My suggestion...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 6th July 2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,508
Posted By David's8
:rofl:

:rofl:
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