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  1. Best source of switched 12V on the driver's side?
  2. Got a 2000 a8 and want to lower it, what would be the best choice to go with to lower it?
  3. New Wheels & Tires
  4. Seat lowering options? Need 2 more inches of headroom in an S8.
  5. anyone know of any good deals on tires right now?
  6. SWEET! Check out of this hitch for the A8
  7. It's The Wheel Bearings
  8. S8 embroidered floor mats... Wow! These look like the bootleg Strat mats from years ago.
  9. Driving pleasure
  10. Best source for pads and rotors on 01 S8
  11. found a new toy look at the price!
  12. the requested pic of Paul in the lead
  13. Looking for ideas for vanity plate.
  14. Air con info Please
  15. I'm still searching, but I found a set of Black sport seats if you're interested...
  16. Coolant leak and brake caliper
  17. Looking for new wheels, thinking either 20 or 19's. Car is black, any ideas? thx
  18. 22" wheels for A8
  19. S8 Suspension on A8L
  20. Dan McBoost is there a model for the Denso Irridium plugs you suggest??
  21. A8L sighting, I passed a silver A8L w/ illinois plates parked at a church.
  22. Dome light blinking...
  23. Multi-cylinder misfire problem
  24. A few pictures from Grattan and other places to waste your day away
  25. PaulW What is your recommendation on ATF? Is TOZO's suggestion...
  26. Fuel Gage dropping to empty suddenly
  27. Machinist for oil tranny change
  28. [SoCal] The Julian Drive is coming, only 2 weeks away -- Saturday May 7th. RSVP needed by April 30th
  29. hey Paul, looking for a career change?
  30. Air con problem (again)
  31. Question regarding mirrors on D2 A8
  32. The ski season is over in Seattle, so lets head to the beach! You provide the lime, I'll bring the
  33. Dropped by the shop replacing the TB. Old TB and a pile of the teeth torn off. Anyone seen this ..
  34. I'm about to dive into the upper control arm installs on both sides...
  35. since we're all sharing our current projects, Im installing the Denso iridiums. and making
  36. error code pulled, cylinder misfire
  37. OK.....got the drivers side upper control arms in.....
  38. washed the engine last night and cleaned off a bunch of dirt and old oil, today it is running very
  39. Ordering parts for suspension upgrade, while at it, any other suggested parts to replace.
  40. Does anyone have a thermostat picture.
  41. Air door control motor-left footwell. Any sources other than dealer?
  42. Anyone know the output
  43. (newbie) How to remove factory cell phone cradle?
  44. Was I wrong to do so?
  45. Thicker swaybars for the S8? Wasn't this a topic for a while?
  46. 2001 Audi A4 1.8T Hydrolic fluid?
  47. I've got Zimmermann front rotors for euro spec '96 A8 - its weight 22lbs each. What weight of yours
  48. new member
  49. ordered vag com today because the engine after running for two hours has not gotten better it is
  50. Part # for Front Bumber License Plate Cover ???
  51. Wow was just checking out snap on tools there brake caliper set like the one I got from habor friegh
  52. Still looking for car show host(s) deadline is approaching..
  53. Hey Randy, how would you like to change the brakes on this?
  54. I've had a little mishap with the arm rest on my 98 A8. I would prefer to upgrade...
  55. Phatnoise users?
  56. What is everyones thought about painting the lower part of my Silver Audi?
  57. S8 winter wheel suggestions
  58. Does Anyone Have The Head Gasket Procedure
  59. Help Wanted! Concert Radio is not working, display is lit on radio, but no letters.
  60. rear lumbar and headrest question
  61. more engine saga. Just got home and tried to run the car a bit to warm it up see if any water that
  62. cloudy trim
  63. Just called the local auto parts stores and no one within 70 miles can get Bosch +4 all I can get
  64. Need advise for S-8 sway bars for my 97 A-8
  65. Paul W and Jim R. Re: PS Fluid Flush...
  66. I was cleaning my engine bay, and came across another marvel of audi tech.
  67. Dumb question. I'm relatively new to forum, what do y'all mean by pre-facelift?
  68. EuroS8 Suspension $$$ in Germany. I'm in Canada and have a buddy playing pro hockey over there.
  69. Increasing horsepower
  70. Question for S8 owners regarding Steering Column
  71. Advice needed on where to wire radar detector into S8
  72. ALT wheel change!
  73. for those interested the spark plug gap is 32
  74. New Hartmann Blowout Specials.
  75. [SoCAL] Last call for the Julian Drive. Please send your RSVP by tomorrow, April 30th
  76. Transmission Service
  77. Alignment needed - where to get it done?
  78. CV JOINT
  79. changed spark plugs four were fouled and the other four didn't look so hot. took it for a test ride
  80. skiracer, any news from your insurance company?
  81. So if I buy this...
  82. Question for PaulW ???
  83. Does it get any better than this ? Black on Black Alcantera S8
  84. WOW new plugs = great gas mileage. at 55 mph I used to average 26-28 mpg last drove 60 miles at 55
  85. have been looking a the 2bennett brake upgrade and there is a rear brake upgrade is this needed or a
  86. Does anyboy have the Audi font? I have the quattro font, but i am making a custom boot screen
  87. VAG-COM CABLE
  88. ALUMIN8s LCD boggles the mind!
  89. alleged S8 avus wheels on ebay #7970206799; They look like B6 S4 wheels to me; not S8 wheels.
  90. Where to find ground near pass side fuse box ?
  91. Oooh look! It is docmusolf...
  92. Water Drainage issue next to the HEPA filters
  93. '97 A8 Analog Phone activation anyone?
  94. ok I am going to switch the delt with a concert but I need to know
  95. S8 suspension specs?
  96. Valvoline Mercon V ATF
  97. which and why
  98. Bulb Replacement for Brake Light at Rear Window
  99. Castrol syntec to Mobil 1
  100. LED upgrade Attempt #3
  101. thinking of selling my A8 whatcha think it's really worth? (here me out)
  102. a whopping big thank you to all
  103. calling all cars!! output flange seal question
  104. 98 A8Q Coil Springs
  105. safety question, has anyone found crash data on our cars, I have looked but not found anything
  106. 1997 Audi A8 Brakes
  107. Ah damnit, back to the dealer again.
  108. Supersprint installed.
  109. 5th Annual Audi Expo! - It's coming!!!
  110. Real or not? (I am not talking about the photo's subject matter)
  111. Need to borrow TCU to swap out for diagnosis (Boston)
  112. A8 D2 tranny issues
  113. With some advice from my Audiworld friends I went for the turbo and not the 996
  114. Grey facelift armrest on ebay.de
  115. Polishing Wheels
  116. Which product you've used for treating the door/frame rubber seals?
  117. Those with 245/45/18s, what tire pressure are you running on the street?
  118. anyone looking for an S8?
  119. S8 Tunnel Braces
  120. Platinum Plugs really work?
  121. If anyone is in the area, would you please check on this...
  122. Any ideas on time and difficulty of replacing tierod inner and outer assembly. ECS quoted me $150
  123. RE: wheel polishing ... do the 18" pie plates have a clear coat on them?
  124. AmsOil. Any opinions
  125. Ronin S8 Video......I think it's an Automatic
  126. which one of you is going to buy this rare S8... 6spd manual... 97 S8.. brought
  127. for those of you looking for Audi 18" pie plate wheels, there is a set of 5 on EBAY right now.
  128. anyone interested in a very clean set of '99 17x7.5 Audi OEM five spoke wheels?
  129. Excellent MPG
  130. Some info for those of you thinking of installing Eibach/Bilstein versus Eibach/stock shock.
  131. A8 4.2, 1998 Rebuilt Engine
  132. Replacement Windshield Brands?
  133. Squeaky '01 S8 brakes - again!!
  134. Re: Hey gents, just added 01 A8L to the fleet...
  135. HELP! I got a CEL and need some help.
  136. Phat Noise MP3 players dirt cheap, even at a dealer. $165
  137. Update on my deer A8....
  138. once you pull the codes with vag com can you find those in the bently?
  139. Transmission wiring harness bad resistance readings
  140. Front end just exploded!
  141. What kind of air box is this?
  142. tool question? what are crows feet used for and how are these used?
  143. Wheel-Tire Packages from Ronal USA
  144. Pardon repost for correction: OEM Audi 17" five spoke wheels, Pirelli Allroads for sale
  145. xenondepot hid installation question
  146. Rear drivers side lumbar and headrest do not work
  147. What kind of wheels are these? Forged?
  148. anybody end up with these?
  149. Hah. i have a new Windows XP boot screen
  150. Where can I get a second hand gearbox?
  151. Any recent news on the upcoming S8?
  152. Two error codes at the same time?
  153. Dealer screwed me again...
  154. Quad Exhaust MOD
  155. thanks paul an others
  156. Any Motor Trends Readers?
  157. Does anyone know if 17" S4 wheels will fit on an S8?
  158. S8 on fleabay, if anyone is looking.
  159. Next issue: Cruise control. When I turn it on, my PRND432 flashes off for a second (sometimes)....
  160. Foam Air Filter
  161. Anyone have a US Spec or Euro Spec Front license plate bracket?
  162. S8 - Brake Fluid Change Procedure? Also Tire question
  163. S8 brakes need help?
  164. ATF fluid for sale- UK
  165. Which is better with stock setup.... EBC Green or Hawk? cost/benefit
  166. 1998 A8 Rear Bumper Cover
  167. Paging AirlBill
  168. Should the A8L have discs for the entire USA? Or just one?
  169. Visor warning labels
  170. 2001 A8 L 4.2 feels slower then previous D3 A8 4.2, gearbox recoding would help?
  171. Transmission codes and pressure control valve resistances
  172. what do you use to get the oil fitler housing off, on a facelift model?
  173. 2001 vs. 02/03 S8
  174. Anyone replace the pressure control valves on the tranny?
  175. Could someone indicate where the following picture is on the A8?
  176. I am getting my rear bumper cover replaced.........
  177. Loud noise from cooling fan 2001 A8L
  178. a8 brakes--will these work: 8N0 698 151 A
  179. Free sample of threadlocker GEL. Just thought I would pass it along..
  180. Anyone have one of these? (97 driver's side headlight)
  181. A newer pic..
  182. New to Audi
  183. 95 Q ship update
  184. anyone thinking about the rs4?
  185. This forum rocks.....
  186. Brake Bleeding - the PW way
  187. SNAP ON makes a wrench that may help with bleeding Brakes it is designed for Audi and VW
  188. What is the green plug on the right?
  189. Need wood trim..
  190. A little fun until i paint the rest!
  191. Paul, I changed both of my headlight lens and took a bunch of pics for a how-to. Interested?
  192. Transmission problems?
  193. 98 A8 Control Arm Bolt Frozen
  194. Audi Navi Plus - Part number 4D0 035 192 E (NavC or NavD?) eom
  195. Would you be interested in attending a Meguiar's Detailing Clinic for Audis in Central CT? if so...
  196. Fuel pump sudden death.
  197. Paul, are you going ahead with a variable assist steering mod for the facelift cars ?
  198. TOOL QUESTION: If you use a 10 inch extension to get to spark plugs does that change the amount of
  199. Sunroof question: Every time i start the car the sunroof pops up. Do I have a bad switch?
  200. AudiWorld Polo Now Available
  201. Loud noise from fan continued....
  202. Auto-tranny ignorant: Does the auto box have a flywheel? (m)
  203. This should get audi's attention...UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
  204. Resetting DSP
  205. Best place to buy synthetic oil?
  206. Exhaust Tips
  207. Service again...
  208. Sorry for the repost....the search is broken. Anyone have the part number to the gasket replacement
  209. where is the best place to get Fedoro Pads, for the OE rotor/calipers?
  210. 2002 S 8 oil change
  211. hey, tozo, any ideas about using lubegaurd with ATF?
  212. Chattering wiper arms
  213. Check engine light on 2001 A8L was a leaking intake manifold gasket. Car seller is fixing it, how
  214. play in driveline
  215. Tires, Option Codes, and Audio on '99 A8
  216. G05 216 2A2 transmission fluid
  217. don't yell... but whats the diff. between D2 and D3 A8s??
  218. Say Paul, how scary was it with Randy Pobst driving? Was this with H&R's and BIRA brakes?
  219. Any 97 A8 Tiptronics in Minnesota?
  220. Can I use these on my 97 A8 that currently has no foglight in the bumper?
  221. anyone put a full s8 interior into a D2 A8L? How about s6 or rs6 fronts?
  222. Awesome front bumper
  223. A/C on driver side NOT working.. but passenger side works!!
  224. Paul, if you want i can give you the additions to the oil filter change write up.
  225. Reminder: Clean and oil your K&N. if you use one
  226. anyone know of a good audi mechanic shop or dealership in baltimore
  227. AtlasD3 and others, a question regarding Certified Preowned Audi
  228. Tranny Service
  229. A8L wheels monoblocks?
  230. Where Can I find H&R Lowering Springs
  231. Can I have my PIE and eat it too? 00 Options?
  232. My findings on Sway Bar diameters S-8 vs A-8
  233. Anyone see the knockoff 18in. S4 wheels on Ebay?
  234. sunroof fans
  235. new W12?
  236. Final chapter of my suspension clunking should be resolved today!
  237. My A8 was stolen last night.
  238. CD Player Wouldn't Play
  239. Climate Control Mod
  240. A few Grattan Pictures
  241. My new Phaeton... is a lot like an Audi A8!
  242. What are you sitting on...?
  243. First time doing my 8's brakes. wish me luck.
  244. Is anyone else having this problem with audiworld?
  245. Possible someone knows PT# for 20mm bar bushing
  246. HELP!!!!! rear brake issue
  247. Grattan Pics from Sideline Photography - I think I need a new suspension
  248. how difficult is it to replace the timing belt, water pump, and thermostat?
  249. Need HELP in 1999 A8 Purchase
  250. Engine sounds...