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Forum: Daily banter 10th August 2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,453
Posted By tonupkid
Sounds like a great trip Ray. Have fun with your...

Sounds like a great trip Ray. Have fun with your family and enjoy yourself, even if you re flying ;)
Forum: Daily banter 2nd August 2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By tonupkid
Interesting video and an amazing looking car. Now...

Interesting video and an amazing looking car. Now I need to go check out the Tuareg's and see what he's talking about, cos the one we have could certainly do with a tad more luxury.
Forum: D3 - Lights 30th July 2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By tonupkid
I've checked. High and low bean are supplied by...

I've checked. High and low bean are supplied by one bulb (HID D2S) and the unit employs a shutter to switch between high and low beam.
You will find it all here...
Forum: D3 - Lights 29th July 2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By tonupkid
I think that your main and dipped headlight is...

I think that your main and dipped headlight is behind the outer (steerable) lens. And I think it will be a HID which operates as dipped or main by way of a flap that interrupts the light to give the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th July 2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By tonupkid
Once everyone else has done the heavy lifting for...

Once everyone else has done the heavy lifting for you, you've swivelled :tuttut:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd July 2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By tonupkid
Your price for this very well spec'd D3 S8 seems...

Your price for this very well spec'd D3 S8 seems to be significantly on he low side to me.
Your car has an unusually high spec for an S8 and is in a great colour. Might be good to get up some...
Forum: Other marques 9th June 2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,005
Posted By tonupkid
I'm assuming that the AA & RAC perhaps have some...

I'm assuming that the AA & RAC perhaps have some experience with situations like this and that there may be some kind of precedent that could be called upon to prosecute your claim (not legally but...
Forum: Other marques 9th June 2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,005
Posted By tonupkid
Andrew if you are a member of either the AA or...

Andrew if you are a member of either the AA or RAC it might be worth having a word with them.
Forum: Other marques 26th May 2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,005
Posted By tonupkid
That is horrific Andrew. Lets hope Volvo do the...

That is horrific Andrew. Lets hope Volvo do the decent and put it right for you without charge.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 24th May 2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By tonupkid
I'd guess 99p for the tool (postage excluded) ...

I'd guess
99p for the tool (postage excluded)
And that screw holds something like the screen wash reservoir
Forum: Daily banter 19th May 2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By tonupkid
Glad to see your back Ray. Have you got your...

Glad to see your back Ray. Have you got your motor booked in for this work yet?
Forum: Daily banter 10th May 2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By tonupkid
4L V8 Audi Oil Strainer recall

Your probably aware that the 4L V8 engines can suffer from catastrophic oil starvation to the turbo's.
This is because Audi fitted a filter so fine that it quickly blocks resulting in the need for...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd May 2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Posted By tonupkid
Indeed it doesn't have thumping bass, nor did the...

Indeed it doesn't have thumping bass, nor did the B&O in the D3 :)
Forum: Daily banter 2nd May 2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Posted By tonupkid
I'd say that the D4 Bose is pretty much on par...

I'd say that the D4 Bose is pretty much on par with the D3 B&O, with similar bass, so I'd guess tweaking the settings will help you enjoy your techno trance
Forum: Owners Meets 2nd May 2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 67,949
Posted By tonupkid
Wow! Just got back from Cornwall and caught up...

Wow! Just got back from Cornwall and caught up with this.
Such a pity however given everything kicking off with the Queens Jubilee, it's a regrettable but rational decision to postpone.
We're up...
Forum: Daily banter 20th April 2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 76,829
Posted By tonupkid
Yes do. I'm sure I'm one of many who'd love to...

Yes do. I'm sure I'm one of many who'd love to clap their eyes on your newly minted 8
Forum: Daily banter 18th April 2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 76,829
Posted By tonupkid
Really enjoyable post seeing you rescue a lovely...

Really enjoyable post seeing you rescue a lovely piece of machinery and restore it to as near to perfect as can be. Thanks MJ
Forum: Daily banter 1st April 2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,238
Posted By tonupkid
Indeed. I had a 2019 2.0L TFSI and Audi replaced...

Indeed. I had a 2019 2.0L TFSI and Audi replaced the pistons because of its voracious appetite for oil (approx 1 litter every fill up) but they needed pushing in order to do it under warranty.

I...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd March 2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 76,829
Posted By tonupkid
Presumably Rivnuts etc are not aluminium. Is...

Presumably Rivnuts etc are not aluminium. Is there therefore a potential for galvanic corrosion in future, or does your use of sealant insulate he different metals from each other?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 20th March 2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,635
Posted By tonupkid
I'm smitten with Michaela's red - black interior...

I'm smitten with Michaela's red - black interior combo. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do and whatever you go with I'm sure it will turn out well and add to your enjoyment of the car.
Forum: Daily banter 9th March 2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,179
Posted By tonupkid
It's too easy to jump in with the old 'big...

It's too easy to jump in with the old 'big business are ripping us off' gripe. Of course they are. They like any sensible business will get the maximum they can for their product. And I'm betting...
Forum: Daily banter 18th February 2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,337
Posted By tonupkid
LOL I've seen this back in the day, did you get...

LOL I've seen this back in the day, did you get fly's stuck in your teeth if you smiled?
Forum: Daily banter 17th February 2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,337
Posted By tonupkid
Wow! Beautiful vehicle, amazing picture

I love everything about this picture.

That Car, its so muscular, alive and beautiful IMO
I want to be the person driving it and I'd be so pleased if I'd taken that photograph. Not at the same...
Forum: Daily banter 17th February 2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By tonupkid
New Tyres

I love getting new tyres. Not the cost of course but knowing you're riding on new rubber in the best condition. At least until its done a few miles on our pock marked roads.
Something new to me is...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 14th February 2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,175
Posted By tonupkid
The D2 S8 is about finesse and balance, its a...

The D2 S8 is about finesse and balance, its a ballerina.
Whereas the D3 S8 is brutal almost violent, something of a heavyweight boxer.
They are very different, and each excellent in their own way....
Forum: Daily banter 14th February 2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 76,829
Posted By tonupkid
Negative pressure vessel Loving this thread :D

Negative pressure vessel
Loving this thread :D
Forum: Daily banter 5th February 2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 76,829
Posted By tonupkid
Manifold porn +++

Manifold porn +++
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,956
Posted By tonupkid
Ron is facing the exact same issue with the D3 S8...

Ron is facing the exact same issue with the D3 S8 that was formerly mine. I have seen somewhere that small hands might be able to swap it out, but like Adrian said, its probably best to remove it and...
Forum: Daily banter 21st January 2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,816
Posted By tonupkid
I don't tend to regret selling cars, as they are...

I don't tend to regret selling cars, as they are usually being replaced by something better.

There was the Capri ll 1600XL White with black vinyl roof, that had to go to provide a house deposit....
Forum: D3 - Lights 13th January 2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,827
Posted By tonupkid
Welcome, and your English is excellent:) I have...

Welcome, and your English is excellent:)
I have only seen the D3 S8 cornering lights work from the headlamp units. For me they were always excellent, brightly illuminating everything on the side I...
Forum: Daily banter 26th December 2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By tonupkid
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New...

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Forum: House and Home DIY 23rd December 2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,253
Posted By tonupkid
This guy lives off grid and uses photo voltaic,...

This guy lives off grid and uses photo voltaic, wind, a generator and a water turbine. I follow his blog and if anyone knows about what you are investigating he's the man. Perhaps worth making...
Forum: Other marques 16th December 2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 209,150
Posted By tonupkid
Interesting Giga Shanghai Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esa7iC0MOJ8
Forum: Daily banter 15th December 2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,147
Posted By tonupkid
The nerve of the FIA blaming of the F1 teams and...

The nerve of the FIA blaming of the F1 teams and fans for a 'misunderstanding'. They are behaving like an abuser and blaming the victim.
No investigation is needed. We know what went wrong, Massi...
Forum: Daily banter 12th December 2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,147
Posted By tonupkid
F1 2021

Looking for a positive here but al least we won't be subjected to more whining from Horner et al
Forum: Daily banter 6th December 2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,214
Posted By tonupkid
Watching that race was certainly exciting, proper...

Watching that race was certainly exciting, proper edge of the seat stuff. And today my head's been busy trying to make sense of it all.

The post race interviews of Toto and Horner were very...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th December 2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,004
Posted By tonupkid
That's good

That's good
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd December 2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,173
Posted By tonupkid
Bit of a wild guess here. I'm assuming there is...

Bit of a wild guess here. I'm assuming there is an option to do this, and you have saved the code once you have entered it?
I had a similar issue with VCDS not remembering the new code that I was...
Forum: A6/S6/RS6 C6 23rd November 2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,857
Posted By tonupkid
I felt a bi guilty about that afterwards. Sorry...

I felt a bi guilty about that afterwards. Sorry :o But to be clear (:rolleyes:) It was just one candle and not one of those big church type but one off a birthday cake :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 18th November 2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,284
Posted By tonupkid
Of course they will, and it'll be a fun drive...

Of course they will, and it'll be a fun drive back from the Middle East once you've got it.
Forum: Daily banter 16th November 2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,284
Posted By tonupkid
Thanks Sean. What an informative review, and so...

Thanks Sean. What an informative review, and so much tech on that car. Frightening.
Forum: Daily banter 16th November 2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,284
Posted By tonupkid
The latest (last?) A8 iteration reviewed

Not much of a review, in fact it looks to me like the reviewer has read the press release, which she shares along with its pictures, Parrot fashion ;)
But here you go....
Forum: Daily banter 13th November 2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By tonupkid
Yep A Happy Birthday to you for us too Ray

Yep A Happy Birthday to you for us too Ray
Forum: Daily banter 12th November 2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By tonupkid
Driving on tyres that have suffered multiple...

Driving on tyres that have suffered multiple punctures. Brave
Forum: Daily banter 7th November 2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,349
Posted By tonupkid
Sad saying goodbye. But you are still here and...

Sad saying goodbye. But you are still here and entertaining with your golden flashing on the the M's 74 and 6, and doubtless all the others.
You are an inspiration Ray :)
Forum: Daily banter 4th November 2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By tonupkid
Nah! I'm not in the market, but one day I will be...

Nah! I'm not in the market, but one day I will be again and I can see myself in one of those. The final and last 8's to be made :-(
Forum: Daily banter 3rd November 2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By tonupkid
Omg Wow! indeed :love:

Omg Wow! indeed :love:
Forum: Daily banter 1st November 2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,634
Posted By tonupkid
I don't understand this fixation with what the...

I don't understand this fixation with what the dealer might be making on a sale. Assuming everything else about the car is acceptable then the price they are prepared to sell it for is the only thing...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd October 2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,349
Posted By tonupkid
We also came up the M5 yesterday (Friday) from...

We also came up the M5 yesterday (Friday) from Bridgewater to the M42. Probably the busiest I have ever seen it. Not just in parts but pretty much the entire way. And then the same on the M42.
Not a...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 14th October 2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,591
Posted By tonupkid
If your asking about the panel in the roof of a...

If your asking about the panel in the roof of a D4, that holds the sunroof switch and other stuff.
Open the sunglass holder and look up inside it and you will see the head of a bolt. Remove that...
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