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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th June 2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
So I put it in auto for whatever reason and car...

So I put it in auto for whatever reason and car seems a lot more comfortable. What could cause it to go hard on comfort and not auto? :Confused:
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th June 2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
I happened to go over some speed bumps (slow...

I happened to go over some speed bumps (slow speed) and it honestly felt like shocker was bottoming out, huge bang. Or maybe it is incredibly hard at lower speeds??

Bushes look ok, I have ordered...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
Can they be replaced separately or it's whole...

Can they be replaced separately or it's whole assembly only?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th June 2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
It seems less harsh on lift.

It seems less harsh on lift.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th June 2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
Completely standard.

Completely standard.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th June 2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By hunker7
06' A8L suspension

Hi all,

I've recently moved from a D2 LWB to a D3 LWB, and at this stage I cannot say I am impressed with the ride quality.

While suspension goes up/down and has no leaks or fault codes, it...
Forum: D2 - Interior 28th May 2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,604
Posted By hunker7
I have tried it, but it dries out too quickly if...

I have tried it, but it dries out too quickly if it makes sense.
Forum: D2 - Interior 28th May 2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,604
Posted By hunker7
Could possibly be due to dried out, not taken...

Could possibly be due to dried out, not taken care of leather I have in mine :Confused:

Bolt missing form pillar trim, or broken/missing clip? I've also noticed few noises coming from sunroof...
Forum: D2 - Interior 28th May 2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,604
Posted By hunker7
squeaking leather

Does anyone else experience 'leather squeak' in their cars? I've been on a mission finding and attempting to eliminate all squeaks and rattles.

Any suggestions on eliminating leather squeak...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th May 2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By hunker7
Best place to get the o rings? eBay lists them...

Best place to get the o rings? eBay lists them for £46 each :eek:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th May 2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By hunker7
Thanks guys, are these the correct parts I'm...

Thanks guys, are these the correct parts I'm looking at? :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th April 2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By hunker7
Timing belt

Timing belt service is coming up so just piling up a list of things that I can do while front end is off. So far I have; timing belt kit, waterpump, radiator, valve cover gaskets and chain tensioner...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th February 2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By hunker7
These seem decent, but then can't find many...

These seem decent, but then can't find many reviews on these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254737095958
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th February 2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By hunker7
Cheapest B12 kit I can see is £880, 4 dampers...

Cheapest B12 kit I can see is £880, 4 dampers work out around £520. Keeping stock is becoming very attractive :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th February 2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By hunker7
If I keep it at decent ride height plan is to fit...

If I keep it at decent ride height plan is to fit B6 Bilsteins, because let's be honest there is nothing better out there :cool:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th February 2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By hunker7
If she wasn't a daily driver, comfort wouldn't be...

If she wasn't a daily driver, comfort wouldn't be an issue really, but I have no intention of getting a 3rd car... I mean I wouldn't mind but misses would have something to say :tuttut:

I believe...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th February 2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By hunker7
D2 coilovers

Looking at lowering the old boat but struggling to find a good solution. Bilstein doesn't do B8 shocks for D2, which means I'm limited to 30mm lowering, which isn't enough to get the right "stance"...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd January 2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
That is a lot of money for a screen, but then...

That is a lot of money for a screen, but then don't know what I was expecting :ROFL: I guess it's good to know option is there if enough people loose their minds. :rolleyes:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st January 2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,109
Posted By hunker7
Message sent +++

Message sent +++
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st January 2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,109
Posted By hunker7
Second batch ready? +++

Second batch ready? +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st December 2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
Any updates on this? +++

Any updates on this? +++
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 30th December 2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,160
Posted By hunker7
If you could test fit that would be great help...

If you could test fit that would be great help +++

Checked wheel spec on tyre calculator and seems like it should be just fine.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 30th December 2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,595
Posted By hunker7
Steering wheel controls - Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB

Having issues with finding harness for steering wheel controls? Replaced my original RNS-D with Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB, used standard Bose adapter harness and all works apart from steering wheel...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 30th December 2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,160
Posted By hunker7
Didn't think of that actually. Only 2.2% diameter...

Didn't think of that actually. Only 2.2% diameter difference which shouldn't hurt the quattro, and they're very cheap +++ 16" should fit over the brakes?

They fold away themselves, no need for...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 30th December 2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,160
Posted By hunker7
Space saver

Does anyone have space saver for their D2? Currently running 245/45/18 monoblocks, I have LPG tank in spare wheel well and I do nearly 2000 miles a month so would be good to have back-up that doesn't...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
I will get in touch with them and see if they're...

I will get in touch with them and see if they're able to help at all and what's the potential cost if there is enough interest. You don't ask you don't get. +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
I'll leave everything in place and hope one day...

I'll leave everything in place and hope one day I'll be able to buy heated screen :-(
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
****ed off is an understatement :angry2:

****ed off is an understatement :angry2:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
Very similar info, apart from mine being IR and...

Very similar info, apart from mine being IR and yours is IR-H
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
To me they seem to have been ripped off (or at...

To me they seem to have been ripped off (or at least that's what I'm hoping for) 0
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
Is there any way of checking? Some have...

Is there any way of checking?

Some have said that heated screen has purple tint which mine has :(
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
I do hate people sometimes :mad: So I have...

I do hate people sometimes :mad:

So I have figured out why heated screen doesn't work....

How does one go about fixing this? :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 8th December 2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
Found your explanation very interesting, the...

Found your explanation very interesting, the whole system just screams German :ROFL:

Engine is on but nothing, next day off that control units is coming out for inspection :tuttut:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th December 2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
I think that's the next step, take off the module...

I think that's the next step, take off the module and have a good look at it. There are 4 wires, 2 from battery to control unit and then 2 that go to windscreen I take it?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th December 2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
I do indeed :D

I do indeed :D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th December 2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
As soon as I press windscreen button 'auto'...

As soon as I press windscreen button 'auto' switches off, and AC comes on as expected but amber light doesn't flash, just solid. As for battery, that's brand new fitted few months back.

It is...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 6th December 2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,415
Posted By hunker7
Are these as good as they look? I found this type...

Are these as good as they look? I found this type which would mean sacrificing little bit of boot space but a lot less than conventional suborder box.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174083232652
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th December 2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,289
Posted By hunker7
Heated windscreen

Now that mornings are little more chillier I expected to see the magic of heated windscreen, very disappointed to find out it doesn't work.

Not sure where to start at diagnosing the problem,...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th November 2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,415
Posted By hunker7
I want...need more bass

Hi all, so at first I thought Bose will be enough...I was wrong. I miss heavy bass :tuttut: Mine being a rare-ish LWB I rather not cut rear parcelshelf to fit a subwoofer although it would look the...
Forum: D2 - Lights 23rd November 2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,423
Posted By hunker7
Seems like Phillips is indeed the one to go for....

Seems like Phillips is indeed the one to go for. Amazon sells them for £52 a bulb, I'd imagine they're genuine? Both sold and fulfilled by Amazon.
Forum: D2 - Lights 23rd November 2020, 04:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,423
Posted By hunker7
D2R bulbs - what's best?

What bulbs are people running in their D2s? Whatever is in there now does not satisfy my need for light. LED doesn't seem to be a good option even though I loved my nighteye LEDs in my old D2....
Forum: Alternative Fuels 24th July 2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,916
Posted By hunker7
Keep forgetting about that forum, I'll post there...

Keep forgetting about that forum, I'll post there I'm sure someone can help. +++
Forum: Alternative Fuels 24th July 2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,916
Posted By hunker7
I'm in Stevenage myself, but like I said, as long...

I'm in Stevenage myself, but like I said, as long as the job is done right I don't mind travelling. Thanks, I'll give these guys a ring +++
Forum: Alternative Fuels 21st July 2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,916
Posted By hunker7
competent LPG fitters

Hi all, recently managed to get hands on a lovely A8L but as I want to have it long term daily driver I want to convert to LPG.

I am looking for any suggestions on good fitters, as I want it to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th July 2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,632
Posted By hunker7
Great, thanks guys. Seems simple enough, even...

Great, thanks guys. Seems simple enough, even with reverse feed. +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th July 2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,632
Posted By hunker7
Auto dimming retrofit

How complicated is wiring for auto dimming rear view mirror? My 'manual' fell apart, thinking of fitting auto dimming if it's not overly complicated? :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th June 2020, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,039
Posted By hunker7
Error codes; help needed

Hi guys, I have few codes that keep coming back and I can't seem to find why.

16514/P0130/000304 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Malfunction in Circuit

16534/P0150 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd May 2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,398
Posted By hunker7
Wanted; D2 lowering springs

As per title. Looking for a set, or front only lowering springs. +++
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st April 2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,982
Posted By hunker7
Mine started misfiring so had leads changed which...

Mine started misfiring so had leads changed which solved the issue, till recently when misfiring came back, new plugs solved that.

It doesn't allow it unless I press reset at which point it...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st April 2020, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,982
Posted By hunker7
Lpg help?

Anyone on here know LPG? ECU keeps going off and requires resetting, can't seem to find anything that would cause it? Any ideas? Tia
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