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  1. Transmission
  2. Where to buy timing belt parts?
  3. Creaking around the sunroof when closed...ideas?
  4. Let's go to Mexico with the SoCal TT Club! (non TTers too)...
  5. Will stock A4 rims with 16" winter tires fit an A8?
  6. Any interest in aspheric side mirrors for A8/S8?
  7. What is aluminum and what isn't?
  8. New D2 A8/S8 owner w/ Questions
  9. Finally broke down and bought VAG-COM
  10. S8 window tinters in Denver?
  11. Extended Warranty?
  12. A/C Question
  13. Audi Phatbox on ebay-$169.99
  14. America's Best Luxury Car 2005
  15. did my rear rotors last night, I never promote any products but...(minor rant)
  16. Looking for DB 25 W/H P/N
  17. Pricing question...
  18. Does anyone know how to remove these two pins?
  19. X-post: Paging Ryoung (or anyone else who uses the Motive Pressure Bleeder)...
  20. The S8 makes a great SUV
  21. Hello, New Kid on the Block;
  22. X-Post from New England / Dyno Day GTG July 9th
  23. TozoA8's Tranny Guy Removed My Tranny, Changed the TC, and Reinstalled ... (long)
  24. Thumbs up for Pro-Imports in Maryland. A plesant experience with the shop.
  25. Recon Transmission thumping down gears! Any educated advise welcomed…
  26. Cooling Fan replacement woes
  27. ipod ice link
  28. Hers and Mine:
  29. X Pipe question
  30. happy 4th and be nice to the brits they are our only friends..:)
  31. [L.A. Reminder] Tomorrow nite, July 5th : GTG @ The Stand in Encino (SFV) - 7:00pm
  32. Sounds
  33. So much oil in an oil change..... Splash.....:-)
  34. Question: Hissing noise from drivers side after car is switched off, normal? (AC related)
  35. "tranny issue?" update
  36. Lower door moldings, exterior
  37. Small nozzle behind throttle - Q
  38. Latest Audi A8
  39. Cooling Fan Replacement Tool
  40. This Sunday, 7/10, CT/NY Audi Group presents Meguiar's Detailing Clinic - E.Hartford, CT
  41. mileage between oil changes...
  42. Could someone unravel the mystery of these option codes: sls ppx ppy prh qtr 3fr
  43. emission test coming which means treadmill
  44. Can NE1 recommend a tranny shop in DC area? Please
  45. Car and Driver 50th Year Anniversary Party
  46. My battery is on its way out. Where in NY metro area can I find a good deal. I read PaulW's choice
  47. My couisin is sick of getting air bubbles. He want's to trade me his 2.7 T rims as shown bellow
  48. Took the exhaust plunge today...
  49. Ok, talk me out of selling my A8...
  50. OK, thinking of joining your forum with...
  51. One more way to remove the mechanical fan
  52. Click on the link and type in "audiworld" and...
  53. Replacement Tires
  54. Anyone need a pair of front rotors?
  55. mitaka, where did you end up doing your brakes at?
  56. Gearbox problems A8 3,7 -96
  57. Paul W and others that have upgraded to xenon.-- Is it plug
  58. Just a reminder about the AMS Dyno Day this Saturday, July 9, 2005
  59. Movie alert: A8L W12 in Transporter 2. Click the link, see the trailer.
  60. Can NE1 recommend a tranny shop North East?
  61. A8 wheel offset
  62. So my power mirrors do not work. Cruise as well. Can these two problems be linked. Do they share ...
  63. Anyone have a procedure for a front rotor change on a facelift LWB?
  64. S8 with manual transmission
  65. cabin filters
  66. This Sunday, 7/10, CT/NY Audi Group Meet & Meguiar's Detailing Clinic - E.Hartford, CT
  67. Transmission Safe Mode
  68. X Pipe Installed
  69. tarnished trim
  70. Does a 1997 A8 Have Windshield Wiper Park?
  71. Do you have TSB 409802 Clunking from Suspension on Rough Roads Info?
  72. ABS system repair kits
  73. S 8 transmission service?
  74. Deceleration 25mph thud
  75. Can the Rosstech adjust your system for changing wheel sizes? i.e. mph correction and quattro?
  76. Car flooded again
  77. heat blowing out of left side vent (near door) when A/C is one...
  78. Pressure washer for 18" Avus wheels...
  79. As of monday car will be at the dealer for 22 days.
  80. backed car up on a hill and got a shower
  81. In case you missed it..
  82. Rebuilt/remanufactured transmission
  83. Off to Bermuda for 7 days.. keep up the good work on the X-pipes and Transmissions!
  84. Central locking pump
  85. Kudos to Pacific Audi in Torrance, CA
  86. Where do you plug in Vag Com on a 2001 S8?
  87. rear dif seals are shot, changed the oil last night and found the rear dif very very wet with spray
  88. went to change my F125 swtich, and noticed oil being held into the plug by its cover. Would that ...
  89. programming sunroof
  90. ATF Trans fluid
  91. F 125 neutral safety switch replacement - How-to:
  92. Car won't start
  93. car remote
  94. Air conditioning waterfall
  95. Fixed and wrote more on all pictures taken of the F125 switch replacement. Four topics down.
  96. filters and stuff
  97. Power steering - losing assist at low speed after car wash!
  98. Ignition Control Module Faulty
  99. Maybe it's time for a change.....745i SE
  100. Had a great time at the Audi get-together .. went on about seven hours.
  101. Coolants leaking. Need help finding the source.
  102. Some good news. After replacing the F125 switch, the cruise control and the MIRRORS work perfect....
  103. So is there a certain transmission that has more problems than others? I saw "DBZ" on mine.
  104. A8 Q warning lights
  105. Just wanted to help out others who have helped me out on here.. and even others who have not.. JK
  106. Why the F would you design a thermostat behind the timing belt?!!!!
  107. headlamp replacement
  108. My parking brake is stuck
  109. Anyone Looking for an A8 Blown Transmission
  110. Hot weather package
  111. Best Rear Ceramic Brakes for Daily Driving?
  112. Engine light on; here are the codes. Anyone has had this before?
  113. Cruise Control
  114. Unhooking the battery? Something interesting ...
  115. More aftermarket transmission ideas...
  116. What kind of fluid must you use in our rear diff.???????
  117. recommendation for this forum
  118. AC Gauge Hookup Location on 97 A8?
  119. Fuel pump again, plus brake warning symbol :o/
  120. Front Differential Output Bearing Requires New Transmission???????
  121. New sig.
  122. Paging Dan McBoost. Still happy with the Iridium plugs?
  123. A8 to BMW 540i
  124. wheel bearings or tires?
  125. Long shot, anyone know what you should torque the s8 brembo calipers to? I sent my calipers out to
  126. Another blower motor bites the dust....
  127. 1st time buyer of a '99 A8..just joined forum....advice?
  128. I have a A6 2.8 and am moving up to an D2 A8L. A question for everyone...
  129. Anyone do a rear brake job here? Just one question...
  130. Who's in for another Boston Area GTG???
  131. Update and details for the SoCal TT Club Tecate Mexico Run! (non-TTers too!)...
  132. I wonder why this A8/S8 isn't selling.
  133. No response from tranny control module
  134. Bluetooth
  135. brake/pad indicator light still on...
  136. ok picked up the car today from the tranny rebuild
  137. Airbag light and VAG code
  138. Am I doing a dis-service to my A8 or myself?
  139. what would happen if someone mixed a combination of oils
  140. anyone remember how to set the displays on the dash and
  141. Key program
  142. rest button
  143. AC Drains clogged- can't blow em out- other ideas?
  144. Can Burgundy owners post some pictures?
  145. Mechanical Fan Fixed!
  146. Dan McBoost, They Liked Your Car At Waterfest
  147. Anyone know if Paul is in or out of the hurricane?
  148. I want to change the driver's side rear cam cover seal...
  149. Car in the shop getting a manicure, this morning
  150. great experience at quattrohaus
  151. Cruise Control Stalk Assembly
  152. Class action can be engine of change.
  153. Anyone interested in brand new A8 front rotors?
  154. Pray your instrument cluster never dies ... 32days now, part hasn't even shipped. Yay me!
  155. Frequent tire pressure alarm
  156. Old problem. Front end creaking.
  157. Taga8 Can you Help me
  158. Coolants leaking part II
  159. The seller of this car tells me the first oil change was at 12,500 miles. What do you think?
  160. Finally uploaded pics- color question
  161. Need to buy a fan clutch...
  162. Troubleshooting System too Lean Codes
  163. Reminder AMS Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, July 30, 2005
  164. Car made it into the audiworld waterfest wrap up gallery:
  165. Does anyone know what this part is called or have a part number?
  166. SoCal Happenings Reminder -- (Sat 7/23) Audi Academy Techfest & (Tue 7/26) GTG @ The Stand
  167. gas mileage DROPPING after adding feron/fixing AC
  168. Any one know a cheaper source for a passenger side steering knuckle?
  169. My waterfest pics, including more of the models on my car.
  170. Anyone want to sell their stock S8 Wheels and tires?
  171. A8 hits the big screen
  172. Recoded to 00011 in a '97. Huge difference?
  173. next issue A/C
  174. Right between the eyes: windshield replacement poll
  175. A/C hookup info
  176. Well, I have a new project.
  177. 2001 S8 running very hot - near overheating
  178. just curious...
  179. A rolling shot of the A8:
  180. $200 for an alignment
  181. so it's the thermostat should I have additional work such at Timing Belt done
  182. puttin on the miles
  183. SellCell now sells Audi's
  184. Throwing in towel on tranny limp mode - A8 for sale
  185. Hal? I can't see your face, Hal... Display evaporated, any ideas?
  186. A8 Suspension Question
  187. 20" Tires + road force balance
  188. Rear view mirror came off the windshield today... Advice requested.
  189. Reminder: Achtuning Anniversary BBQ & Official Waterwagens Pre-Funk - Saturday July 30th
  190. Help with Misfire cylinder
  191. Need your opinion
  192. cd magazine problems
  193. hopefully I can get my car back today. Its been in the shop all week.
  194. $ 22,000 2002 A8L
  195. iPod Shuffle
  196. Can anyone point me to an A8 Faq, looking at a 97 w/83K miles for the wife.
  197. Brake question for Paul
  198. coolant expansion tank - two hoses?
  199. Electric Supercharger? Is this for real?
  200. 2002, A8, CPO, what should I expect to pay?
  201. Before and after pics of my car.
  202. 01 S8 $28k local dealer
  203. Suddenly coolant fluid drop`s about 1,5 inch! SCARY!!
  204. Post car pics please...
  205. For those who knew of my mothers condition, after a long fight with cancer she passed on today.
  206. Holy sh*t..... S8 issues inside, too big of a story to put into subject
  207. Techron fuel cleaner fans-2-12oz. bottles FREE @ Autozone
  208. S8 over heating problem fixed - it was the thermostat, not the clutch fan
  209. sport coding for s8 tranny
  210. Rebuilt transmission owners
  211. sunroof leak?
  212. Anyone ever found a way to break into locked trunk?
  213. Paul, any luck retrofitting the facelift headlights in to our cars?
  214. '97 Tip Upgrade Shifter Unit $450!?! Any Ideas?
  215. TOMORROW - L.A. GTG @ The Stand, Tuesday July 26th 7:00pm
  216. Humorous -- a tire comes off during a race
  217. valves tapping
  218. original wheel and tyre size for 1997 A8 4.2 Quattro (32 valve)
  219. tiptronic gear shift
  220. Thanks KaMaKaZieP. After a few days of warm driver side air, and cold passenger side air I have NO..
  221. Loud Hooowl when the A/C's running. Bleh.
  222. Caption contest...
  223. My S8's Brake Pad Indicator just starting coming on the other day.....
  224. 2000 S8 on eBay
  225. Premium Fuel Soon to be $3 per gallon!?!
  226. cd player problems
  227. Tiptronic steering wheel controls
  228. headlight lense refurbishing
  229. ATF Fluids - Any KNOWN to cause problems?
  230. AC LEAKS UNDER FRONT SEATS
  231. Opinion: 2000 A8 w/80k, loaded w/Nav, Shades, Solar roof & Park asst., Phone $15k, sound good?
  232. Tire sizes - marcodant has 275/40 ...
  233. airconditoning charging. what refrigerant is used on a 99 and wher to hook up?
  234. A8 - Auxiliary Fan Overheating Problem
  235. Reminder AMS Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, July 30, 2005
  236. ECU modifications
  237. Odd behavior from driver's outside mirror.
  238. cd player
  239. What is the general thought about flushing and replacing the diff. fluid on a regular basis?
  240. Why aren't 2000+ A8 trans failing at rate of 98/99?
  241. Front end creaking fixed!
  242. i'm fromt he urS cars forum, and wanted to know what kind of engine the S8's have?
  243. unscheduled week in Toledo
  244. jack-KaMaKaZieP -ALUMIN8 please email me on the info
  245. anybody else's AC unit makes loud noise
  246. Why my Navi+ can't read few burned CD ?
  247. another A/C problem !
  248. Car Show this Saturday, July 30th, 2005 at AMS
  249. How would you like to come home to this?
  250. anyone know a good wheel alignment shop in metro NYC?