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  1. xpost from Rocky Mountain forum: Online registration for Steamboat is open!
  2. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I am hoping for less AUDI problems for all of us
  3. 2003 A8L - need another brake job to address front end brake shimmy
  4. Brakes grinding...
  5. Xenon Headlights
  6. Water Leaks
  7. Will a4 wheels work well on A8??
  8. Finally the Audi Club will have our first SoCal track event this coming March 2005
  9. Opinions on going with synthetic oil at 87K?
  10. Bi Xenon's Anyone?
  11. Hi guys after wishing for less problems yesterday I found an oil leak today
  12. Slipping & Sliding & pulsating brakes paddle on snow road???
  13. A8 Transmission Problems Observations and Need Advise
  14. Paul, any updates with the new MAF?
  15. I think found the leak
  16. New Poll: does anybody with a 40 valve motor have transmission hunting problems?
  17. Looked at my friend's new to him 99 A8 yesterday
  18. "RoadKingRider" S8 wheels....
  19. How do you feel about those eletric superchargers?
  20. Can't Believe It! Heated Steering Wheel Fix!
  21. Telescoping Wheel Question
  22. Picture from Tron?
  23. Should I wait and try to fix oil cooler leak the same time I am doing a TB service.
  24. Tranny Problems---Could it be as simple as the cable
  25. Tire Recommendations Anyone?
  26. I been looking for some new Tie-Rods ends and
  27. And the winner is...
  28. Just picked up my new (to me) A8!!!
  29. Sway bars- any updates on the aftermarket supplier of these?
  30. Clunk revisited...
  31. Back from the long trip...
  32. Need a 17" OEM '99 rim for spare
  33. Mark your calenders: Grattan, 4/30-5/1
  34. Which tire?
  35. About the A4 guy that posted about the auto tranny noise in this forum.
  36. S4 wheels /tires - too small?
  37. For the tire newbies:
  38. Who needs tires and wheels when the good folks at Michelin are bringing us Tweels?
  39. Last visit under maintaince warranty - Suggestions needed
  40. Car in dealers hand
  41. Clicking in dash
  42. Factory repair cd for a trade?
  43. transmission problem
  44. My old 97 A8 that I sold to my friend....
  45. FEB. 19 S. FL GTG # 13. dont miss it lots of AUDIs and VW.
  46. Auto shop's computer and my 1999 owner's manual both say Timing Belt at 70K .. what's going on
  47. Rock hard suspension
  48. Front diff fluid change?
  49. The Audi gods are sneaky bastards
  50. Pilot sport a/s owners, are they quiet?
  51. Lugnuts are 17mm??? Caps are 20mm....
  52. possible to install aftermarket steering-wheel radio controls?
  53. New pics - 1600x1200
  54. Where can I get new lug bolts for all the wheels? nice looking ones if possible. Hate the caps.
  55. Audi Dealer keeps telling me that 2000 A8 (5V, 310 hp) engine
  56. 245/45/18 or 245/40/18
  57. I just ordered a half-axle from raxles.com
  58. 40k service - Dealer actually used 20w/50 oil !!!
  59. Will these vent extractor wheels fit the A8? Kjell or PaulW?
  60. what is the part number and mfr of the 2001-2002 S8 Avus wheels that came on USA market S8 cars?
  61. Umm, 9 posts down I am trying to help all A8 people, but need some info...... TIA
  62. I'M COLD!!
  63. Replacing the last components of the front end suspension.
  64. How much torque for lugnuts??
  65. Okay.....gonna try making my lower outer grills out of carbon fiber
  66. six hours of driving to get 150 miles got to love snow. That it just gripping
  67. What size triple square tool is needed for axle removal?
  68. has anyone had thier windows tinted aftermarket?
  69. Those of you with contiextremecontacts have any vibration or noise issues?
  70. I did the tranny flush and filter change on my 99 A8 over the holidays and.....
  71. Prestored speeds and how to cancel them?
  72. Dunlop Wintersport M3 woohoo!!!
  73. Transmission Seal Leak!? $557.70!? Brakes Worn!? $1,109.92!?
  74. Interesting that the S4 Tip uses two tranny coolers ...
  75. Last question on my suspension clunking...
  76. Atlanta GTG
  77. Changed to Mobil 0-30w Racing... Ok,
  78. Any of you guys know this fellow (Kevin. Gath)? Gathb5@hotmail.com
  79. Registration is now open for SoCal Audi Club's track school at Buttonwillow in March
  80. Battery going? What are you guys buying for replacements?
  81. attn khumm, you were looking for a S8 front grille badge; there is one on ebay
  82. yellow snow
  83. Pallisades Mall NY Sunday Jan 9th meet at noon
  84. Is there a 'best' year for the S8?
  85. key fob, what the....?
  86. Question.
  87. a8 -97 dashboard Cluster Dimmer Lightbulbs?
  88. Removing outside mirrors???
  89. Aftermarket Air Intake/Air Filter?
  90. Quttro & Spare?
  91. look how cheap these are getting!! :(
  92. Amethyst Gray Mica
  93. Poll: Transmission recode and transmission hunting---possible link??
  94. Can you install newer style (00 and up) headlights and tailights on older 96 A8?
  95. Ouch, took my girl in for the control arm recall, and asked for tranny service and others...OUCH!
  96. is this guy right?
  97. smelling the "burnt dog hair" smell, I've seen the cause on here before
  98. Dealer is so nice to change the brake fluid without asking
  99. My 8's stopped!
  100. Would you guys post your transmission serial no. to find out the built date for serial no. 7903?
  101. anyone interested in a pair of a8 brembo rotors?? i accidently ordered wrong size, brembo pn#25498
  102. Broken driver side window - warranty?
  103. Squeaking noises from front suspension
  104. Head gasket leak
  105. The things you do for dear ol Mom....
  106. So where are we going to meet in Buckhead on Friday? Time?
  107. Need driver's side lower grill
  108. Ever see a Silver S8 with a Purple Interior?
  109. Got a spare ECU.....going to send it in for a chip upgrade
  110. (KC) Tech session scheduled for January 26th.
  111. Falken tires
  112. Does front bumper have a plastic film on it? Something's "chipping"...
  113. ANYONE HAVE A LINK TO A SITE FOR CHROME MIRRORS 98 A8??
  114. Local Infiniti dealer selling 97 A8 60k miles.. $19,999
  115. Oil Leak continued. I need diagnose doctors!!!!!
  116. Just want to thank PaulW for passing the chip upgrade for the 4.2 A8 on to me!
  117. Brake Upgrade Suggestions? Opinions?
  118. Valvoline Racing Oil - MPG Improves
  119. Going back to PaulW's post from a few weeks ago with the FAQ from ZF's website....
  120. Better days ahead: H&R's, ECS rotors, PBR ceramics on order
  121. Anyone have a line on stainless steel brake lines / cross-drilled and slotted REAR rotors for 99 A8?
  122. Brake pads and new rotors at only 17k miles!
  123. Finally snowed....then melted. BUT before it did I had some fun. 1 pic, 1 small video.
  124. So Long
  125. Captive nuts for my rear license plate are stripped out.
  126. How do I change 1998 A8 dash temp change from C To F aslo temp reading in heater controls
  127. Is It Possible To Use The Existing GPS Antenna with Streets & Trips?
  128. So dumb it's funny
  129. X-Post: 01/23: NY/NJ/CT Tsunami Relief GTG
  130. Any leads for upgrading stock S8 exhaust? Not looking for a really loud one, just...
  131. Sub woofer
  132. Still time and spaces available for the March Nurburgring trip!!!
  133. 1999 A8
  134. brake question
  135. Very low speed, ABS cycling on gentle stops -- anyone else?
  136. Audi Virtual Museum 5/20-22 in Carlisle, PA
  137. 99 Amethest Gray Mica w/ Black Rims? Yea or Nea?
  138. Okay , Here it is !
  139. Being wireless is great, I'm in the car RIGHT NOW resetting the
  140. Proposal for New Year's Resolution
  141. So where are the anvil, 5-pound hammer, and fire pit?
  142. '99 S8 strut brace: will it fit '99 A8 without modification?
  143. Probably selling my summer wheels.
  144. Seeking some possible info from April/verdegirl
  145. LAF Weakend Multiplex
  146. leaking thermostat
  147. thinking of trading in my S8 for a w12 phaeton....
  148. Rust on A8??
  149. s8/1999 vs s8/2000
  150. Anyone have a contact for the Ecru sport seats... or want to trade for the luxury comfort seats.
  151. Southern Hosptality!
  152. Who wants sport seats? Register here to win!
  153. OK, did the other front outboard CV boot today.
  154. 98/99 ECU works on my 97 A8
  155. Interesting eBay listing. :-)
  156. Found 1 pic so far tozo. I'll get more....
  157. Creaking sound from steering wheel.....
  158. Anyone Need an 18" PiePlate A8L rim?
  159. It Takes A Little Getting Used To...
  160. Since we all are hot on the topic of superchargers...this might be a neat experiment.
  161. S8 brake problem
  162. TC Hunting
  163. 01 S8 FOR 28K NOT BAD??
  164. Just throwing this out there..but i live in NJ, and if anyone would like to have me test/take a ride
  165. Sold Allroad,bought O2' S8
  166. Will need some tires soon. Recommendations please
  167. Anyone in the pac. n.w?
  168. Hey guy just wanted to drop by....
  169. shadowline s8?
  170. Just what Paul is looking for
  171. Speed Limiter
  172. So this is what I think I might want out of a supercharged A8
  173. Relation between outside temp and transmission behavior!
  174. What to do with a $7k car that needs $4k in Work???
  175. Paul, any update with the MAF
  176. Squishing my cars :O
  177. GF birthday Thank you Paul W
  178. Coolant leak troubles.
  179. MAF Update... possible good news??
  180. Who needs a hybrid when you get mileage like this?!
  181. Audis, generally speaking, are for people who
  182. This cold weather is starting to get to me...anyone have any insights on a remote starter install?
  183. Today I'm replacing the Tie-rods on the Silver A8 I just got.
  184. 4D0-601-024T wheel 8 Jx18
  185. A/S8 Retrofit Options?
  186. 2004 ARMREST--CAN IT FIT 99?? PAUL??
  187. Nice transplant! :) ANy takers??
  188. So, as promised, I drove out to Motodyne this afternoon in a "surprise" visit
  189. Termina8r, do you live in Issaquah, or Magnolia area?
  190. 00+ grey armrest on ebay.de.
  191. Summer tires, What are you using?
  192. Asked for a window frame adjustment (noise), dealer asks $400. Although...
  193. Transmission shifting to 5th and bouncing back to 4th around 65 mph
  194. This will sell lots of VW/audi cars! :)
  195. Email response from Mr. Hack...
  196. Car Fax question... should I worry?
  197. Heater Fan weird behavior
  198. Question for those with Bilsteins...
  199. ECU Chip Upgrade
  200. New to the board. Q about sunroof.
  201. Does the brake light share a common earth with...
  202. Does Milltek make an exhaust for the S8?
  203. Day 2.. drove to and from Jersey City.. approx 45 miles each way.. no hunt.
  204. Brake pads
  205. What a HP Curve would look like for our engines with a Centifugal Blower
  206. Paul, can you use lemmiwinks with the 98 ecu?
  207. Navigation system help for a newbie/idiot please.
  208. The color of your shocks?
  209. Here we go again!!
  210. Leaking Winshield Washer Fluid
  211. cracked windshield
  212. Snow fun...well for a little bit before being warned by a police officer!
  213. Santa came yesterday driving a boxy brown truck...
  214. What's the consensus on when to replace the timing belt on the 4.2 engine?
  215. Even if you don't know for sure - tell me what you think, please!
  216. ABZ MAF Pictures and Insert
  217. Sport seats for your A8: get 'em while they're hot!
  218. Removing electrical seats: will this make the computer unhappy?
  219. Just ordered H&R coilovers & 245/45YR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
  220. Got price quote for set of OEM 8 x 18 S8 Avus wheels
  221. What transmitter?
  222. Throttle Position Sensor/Switch--hunting problem??
  223. New (to me!) S8...and then...
  224. Wiper fluid nozzles
  225. 255/45 on stock 18x8 wheels? Besides 1.3% speedo/gearing error good idea or bad idea?
  226. S8 that SINGS!
  227. Finally have some week pics to show
  228. Lets all band together and get rid of this Motodyne era!!! figure out a way to shut him up!
  229. control arm recall
  230. Autocross anyone?
  231. PSA: Mr. Hack....what time to you want to swap cars tomorrow??
  232. Sway bars and strut braces: can I get a witness?
  233. I am always amazed at how spoiled we are with quattro.
  234. skiracer - do you remember where you bought that heater fan?
  235. CT/NY Winter Gathering - Krispy Kreme Meet 1/30/05 Noon
  236. Hey Paul ~~
  237. heater fan replacement
  238. ECS TUNING FREE IPOD GIVE AWAY!!!
  239. So Kama .. it's the end of day 3, regarding "Operation MAF" .. what's the news?
  240. You guys wanna see some beautiful wheels on a D3?
  241. FYI, pretty sweet custom grills possible for our cars
  242. CEL DTC's
  243. 01 A8L 5k miles $41K Good deal?
  244. Check this out.
  245. S4 owner here. What are the prices these days for S8s?
  246. S4 owner again. How reliable is an A8? Good solid car?
  247. Man oh, man I think I've let this go too far! (A8drifter at a friends comp)
  248. Front suspension quality poll- who makes the best quality control arms?
  249. RS4 maf on ebay
  250. can someone carfax this for me: WAUFL44D23N001385 and WAUML44DX2N002242