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  1. Stopped by Beijing Audi showroom today....
  2. Back to putting race gas in a 4.2 normally aspirated engine
  3. 8 more days before Paul arrives in SEattle!! Check the PNW forum for
  4. New TSB might affect some of you 4.2 owners...
  5. X-Post: NE Ohio GTG 7/17 - Bunker's & Winery Run 7/31!!
  6. JimR and other that requested a DVD did you get them yet???
  7. Front Curved Control Arm
  8. Comparison test in auto-motor & sport
  9. Window Tint in Atlanta
  10. Airbag Problems
  11. neu A8L MTM supercharger
  12. Fuel pump problem
  13. Good rain/snow floor mats
  14. buying a used A8
  15. ZF trans on ebay....
  16. scratches
  17. Anyone here from St Louis area?
  18. 18mm bolt for control arm!!! Cut or lower the sub frame, no way out!!!!
  19. Not the nicest, but definately the most custom S8 to date.
  20. A8 2002 headlights in a 1996?
  21. what's the cheapest way to get a new key for an a8
  22. is $25,000 for 2000 a8 with 50,000 miles unreasonable?
  23. going to change the shocks and brakes next week are there any special tools that I need.
  24. ACNA Rocky Mountain new track fund raising event
  25. Lidatek LE-30 Group Buy - Missing 4 Participants...
  26. Anyone get their DVD yet? If not send me another email and I'll get some more off Monday morning
  27. Any midohio people ever hear from terry?
  28. GTG Lunch 7/17 1 pm Chiptoles in Anaheim Hills.
  29. Did anyone do a write up for swaping the shocks or is straight forward?
  30. Everytime I drive my A8.....
  31. Anyone try a group buy of suspension bits direct from Meyle of Germany?
  32. Bilsteins and Eibach, will i be sorry ?
  33. Off to waterfest, Anyone else going from A8 land? Leaving @ midnight-ish.
  34. Also, anyone in the NYC area have a set of locking lug bolts for an A8? We are meeting a guy that ..
  35. Going on a Driving Trip to Germany
  36. almost kept up with an M3 this morning
  37. My father is ordering an A8 SWB in the morning. Storms Motors in LI.
  38. instrument light
  39. Chrome Bumper Trim Removal
  40. Lower curved control Arm
  41. got a tranny service under warranty
  42. Was at Harbor Freight last night and they have coil spring compressors on sale for 7.99 each going
  43. More fun with oil!!!
  44. AudiWorld Fantasy Football League...
  45. my uncle wants to sell '97 A8 - need pricing help
  46. part numbers help (stuck on a Saturday)
  47. Improved tie rod end replacement
  48. transmission is making a whining noise
  49. Conti Extreme Contact vs Mich--pilot sport A/S?
  50. Selling my A8 w/ Cargraphic H&R coilovers etc....
  51. put new shoes on the car today. After realizing that the SO3's were bald desided to put on some new
  52. upgraded Nav--Audio system?
  53. A8 Collision repair shop in Central/Northern NJ?
  54. control arm repair-new addition
  55. 1998 Audi A8 Climate Control Blinking
  56. removing cell phone cradle...
  57. Gearing change A8 to S8?
  58. MAF max intake.. so far my max was 211g/s, has anyone else measured theirs?
  59. Back from waterfest. A great car show to say the least. Only saw 2 A8s, None in the show:(
  60. Curved_Right_Control_Arm replaced today, Squeaking still there???
  61. audi brand perception in germany is....
  62. Tail light - melfunction light
  63. Reminder: Eastern MA/RI GTG today :^o
  64. 99 A8 front plate
  65. Road Trip
  66. Ok driving down Rte 36 this morning and comming out of the Audi dealership today...
  67. Paul flys into Seattle on Thursday at 7:45PM... how many of you Seattle A8ers
  68. Phatnoise on sale for $399 from Audi
  69. Road trip and brake job
  70. remote range extended with what type of antenna cable added???? Pictures?
  71. Who has not gotten their DVD sound off here and email me your address again and I will put them in
  72. X-post: EPqC Fun Run 7/31
  73. Possessed driver's side power mirror
  74. Brake pad question
  75. Audi Gods
  76. new a8
  77. may be you want to sell your S8 99-
  78. Rear window defogger
  79. A8/s8 Transmission swap
  80. $70 for the chrome tips @ the dealer? Does it sound right?
  81. Transponder key blanks?? How much$?
  82. Can this be A8 spare?
  83. Go to D3 Forum and see the "Killer Whale Tail" on the '05A8! :>)
  84. Scary Incident Last Night In The A8
  85. Need help with Caliper ID
  86. US Spec A8 vrs Euro Spec A8/S8
  87. Does Phatnoise work on the 04 A8L?
  88. The Virtues of Regular Brake Bleeding
  89. We've been having a lot of brake talk lately...
  90. Any problem using 5w-30 mobil 1 can not get 0w-40 in my area
  91. A note from Randy Pobst from Mid Ohio
  92. A8 Buyer Beware!!!! I almost got scammed!!!! Ignorant me!!!!
  93. Thanks to PaulW AGAIN . . .
  94. help with recent problem
  95. 17" Wheel Specials
  96. Hello my big A8 brothers :) I have a question...
  97. does anyone have photos of shock replacement I am going to do all the work friday
  98. Saw a fish mouth Audi on I-294 South in Chicago today
  99. Anybody ever buy a whole rebuilt front half shaft?
  100. '97 OEM wheels fitament
  101. PhatNoise question
  102. allroad loaner!
  103. Where is the Cabin Pollen filter
  104. Saw a new VW Phaeton today, darn it's big but doesn't look as good as the new A8!!!!!
  105. What will happen to the A8 if I put these on?
  106. Hypothetical Tranny Question
  107. Need a good Audi A8 maintenance shop/mechanic in NY/NJ
  108. Anyone know the status of the recall?
  109. CD Changer Help
  110. How much brake fluid is needed when bleeding brakes?
  111. Ok, Do I have all the special tools needed???
  112. Paging escapA8! Big demand building for Paldi stickers!
  113. ISO phone mounting bracket - armrest flip-out -(pics or part)
  114. A8L Vs 745li
  115. You boys and girls still have my dream ride. You lucky son's of guns!
  116. Squeaky noise is clearer and more crisp after I sprayed the lubricant???
  117. New Brakes / OEM upgrade
  118. There was a recent post I can't seem to find. Had a link to a german site with wheels for A8 ...
  119. Gute Marken German Car Gathering Rochester NY Aug 8th benefit Galisano Children's Hospital please
  120. 99 AC charging ?
  121. Plugs Platinum 4+ ???? How long do they last assuming engine's runnning well???
  122. abs/brake light flashing..does this affect Quattro?
  123. GREAT NEWS! My A/C Is working great now!
  124. tire/wheel questions...
  125. Radio Antennae
  126. Xm Radio...
  127. Hey Doc, best of luck to the both of us as we attempt our Bilstein upgrades!
  128. My A8 made it into the audiworld waterfest pics:)
  129. My car turns over fine, but takes a little while of holding the key to start. 75,00 mi, thinking....
  130. air conditioner smell
  131. off topic but cool, I just found out that I am going to be a primary sponsor for Tracy Lawrence
  132. AC Temp Display backlight out on passenger side
  133. 02 S8 - is there a difference b/n oil filter and filter kit as
  134. OK, I helped a friend do a 993tt brake upgrade on his S6 today.
  135. S8 pricing question:
  136. sunroof motor
  137. spark plug and wires recomendation? brand?
  138. yep, changing tranny fluid & filter helps...
  139. 2:35am and just back from working on the car. Only took 7 hours to do the shocks, brakes, oil and
  140. Start time 12:15pm finish 3:05 and they work GREAT!
  141. Just got back from bedding in the brakes WOW!!!!!!! DS2500 are amazing!!!
  142. one further comment on the changed fluid/fluid @30k miles on my s8
  143. Reliability of an 2001 S8
  144. Ahhh ... rear brake pad install, coolant expansion tank replacement . . .
  145. Leather cleaner that remove grimes in leather cracks ... easy and quick!!!
  146. CV Joint or Wheeel Bearing?
  147. Anyone have an AutoSave warranty?
  148. Technical information
  149. when changing the rear pads noticed the rubber boot on the piece that holds that caliper to the car
  150. Differences between Delta cc.............
  151. Anyone ever buy new strut mounts I think I have a bad one if so how much?
  152. Big props !
  153. Went to the Mets game and the new struts handled the belt pkwy like a CHAMP!
  154. Trans coded to 00011
  155. Squeak in front belt area
  156. moving forums
  157. another audi?
  158. Recommend me an MD Audi Technician/Service Shop
  159. Long Island, NY Audi Meet/Drive/BBQ 8/1/04................
  160. Lysol Works for A/C Smell
  161. Axxix metalmaster
  162. PaulW... it was an HONOR meeting you!! Glad you had a great time in Seattle...
  163. anybody know of used parts source other than Shokan?
  164. I got my DVD today :)
  165. Paul - A/C drain picture for website
  166. Strut mount follow up..
  167. Next Eastern MA/NH GTG August 9th
  168. When I pulled the wheel off today I noticed that the rotor was nice and dark half way out but the
  169. Another day, another tranny....
  170. Market Report on A8s
  171. Shop manual PAPER for A8? Does it exist, I hate the bentley registration CD ROM, any alternative?
  172. Should I buy Mintex or Pagid brake pads, thanks
  173. Anyone gotten clear corners? For a '01 S8
  174. PaulW, what do you think it would take to put an A8 dual arm rest on an A6?
  175. Do any of you have this Option?
  176. ryoung--- OK, I'm down to Pagid RS 4-2-1 Black and PBR Ceramics. Which one...
  177. Spark Plugs, Alignment, Tie Rods, Clogged Drains, Seals
  178. New Car Mats Needed
  179. Surveyed cost of 64k service for 2000 A8
  180. Where to fix DTCs 17536, 17538, 17551?
  181. side blinkers... Do these fit A8?
  182. Dealer selling PhatNoise @ $349 on ebay...
  183. X-Post: Targa Breitenbach - July 31st
  184. CEL Flashing
  185. Pulled The Trigger On A PhatNoise
  186. stopping MMI display screen from popping up with warning when car starts
  187. So will it be big enough to change my Half Shaft?
  188. Lets get realistic here...
  189. New Pictures
  190. Want to see some Audis move on your screen? Check out this site!
  191. do these fit A8?
  192. Reminder: Long Island, NY Audi Meet/Drive/BBQ 8/1/04................
  193. Brakes started grinding yesterday
  194. Amazing Stealer! Called Parts @ dealer for PhatNoise; quoted $795.
  195. ? for friend with A8
  196. EscapA8, sent you an email I should get out of work on time will call latter
  197. 98 A8q #4 Cylinder mis-firing
  198. Fuel Level sensor bad
  199. Paging PaulW, most likely a repost, but....
  200. Audi A8 parts/exterior
  201. Fuel trim question
  202. Drove my 1st '01 S8 today!!!!!!!!!!
  203. Got my FATBOX today. It is awsome. I installed it over the existing CD player bracket.
  204. Control arm set is in, will replace some this weekend to kill the squeaky noise!!!
  205. PaulW, DVD nav question...... need some D3 heads in here too....
  206. Low RPM crusing (around 35 & 65mph) transmission shudder/hiccup
  207. Window rattle when open...
  208. Adjusted E-Brake
  209. How bad do the Ferodo DS2500 squeek?
  210. What year does the rite side mirror drops when in reverse for parking????
  211. Should we add more grease in the new CA ball joint before installation?
  212. Anybody have a low mileage '03 S8 for sale?
  213. 1997 Audi A8 engine
  214. Reminder: Long Island, NY Audi Meet/Drive/BBQ 8/1/04................
  215. More A8 Nav/Nav+ Resources....
  216. I hate my brand new A8...
  217. stabilizer link is different from my A8 & the set I have?????
  218. One down, one to go.
  219. Engine overheating. Help please....
  220. new sjc->slc personal best
  221. Passport SRX install in 2002 S8
  222. Email from Brazil.....does anybody know how to remove the speed limiter?
  223. Just fixed oil cooler leak.
  224. Woohaaah, the straight arm was in and the squeaky noise was gone!!!
  225. A good day with my A8
  226. S8 & A8 headliners. Color question. Was black an option?
  227. Car pics
  228. Quattro vs 4-Matic
  229. Attn: BMWho ------
  230. A8 trunk - snowboards fit?
  231. CD Error 1 on all CDs, eject, load, eject, load, eject.... same??? What's up with
  232. Downshift on tip not working...
  233. I forgot about the clearances
  234. My first post in quite some time.. couple of questions.
  235. 1600 miles last three days on the DS 2500 pads.. Follow Up
  236. Gemballa A8 Compressor
  237. Good place to find rotors and possible recommendations?
  238. Center Console Rattle
  239. Watermarks on aluminum trim
  240. 2001 A8 has arrived - Yea!
  241. will a '99 corner tail light fit a 2000? about to order one used ($50 vs. $240 from stealer)
  242. S6 (and indirectly) S8 info
  243. Brake rotor question
  244. 20x10 front, 20x11 rear on D3 SWB!
  245. Can 255/50/19 fit nice w/o rubbing on my 97 A8?
  246. Spark plugs
  247. Missing tool, is this so important that I have to get ASAP?
  248. The right side mirror comes down too much in reverse, how do you program it NOT to ...:o)
  249. Gasoline
  250. Update on Transmission