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  1. car shakes in idle
  2. Proud new(er) A8L owner from Ohio
  3. Thanks to MarkP for the Audi gathering Saturday @ XX Tuning!!
  4. It seems like...
  5. Oil change tommorrow-Going to flush and put in Synthetic Fuchs oil
  6. JimR how was your big project?
  7. Timing belt - '98 A8
  8. anybody have more insight on this ...
  9. anyone want some new black front floor mats, I have a set of still in package floor mats
  10. My photos from Saturdays' Dyno Day / Gathering at XX Tuning in E. Hartford, CT
  11. has anyone replaced the rear diff input seal before ?
  12. anyway to make our cars e85 compatible?
  13. Fault codes for steering wheel
  14. New A8 owner
  15. Black S8 spotted at Stoddard.....
  16. Anyone know what the '03 OEM 18" forged 5-spoke wheels weigh?
  17. Hey Jack! Are you bent out of shape?
  18. Well... got my transmission flushed.... $700
  19. More progress!! Looks like all is well [knock on wood] so far... Plus a question...
  20. Engine flush-oil & filter-air filter and I feel like a new man
  21. Lower arm recalls,
  22. Anybody have a black antenna base for a 97-99?
  23. This may be stupid...
  24. Solenoid next to cabin air reciruclation flaps are extremely hot! Is that normal?
  25. Gear Indicator light is lit up all the way across
  26. S8 needs new shoes
  27. sooo many sparkplugs types/brands... which to choose/use during tune-up
  28. Steering wheel radio buttons don't work - dealer says it MIGHT be the "steering angle sensor"???
  29. XX Tuning Dyno Plots are up from Sat's Dyno Day...
  30. Window Lock light flickers
  31. Well Mr.Z?? whats up
  32. Anyone have any thoughts or comments?
  33. Dear JimR, We hope you male it out of the garage soon. Lub, AWA8
  34. My trans goes into limp home mode, but only under these conditions:
  35. Where can I get those universal O2 sensors? bosch4less.com is gone/down...
  36. Questions on upgrading the TCU
  37. Thinking of selling my car...but still going to stay with Audi!
  38. Oooh. I want this:
  39. Registration for Audi Club DE at Hallett (Tulsa, OK) in May is now open!
  40. Rear diff input seal - done
  41. Where would you buy your F125 neutral safety switch?
  42. It is back up and running! Now I can get back to the other issues it has...
  43. Now... back to the transmission issue...
  44. Passenger-side puddle lights and footwell lights are out. Also... headlight question.
  45. limp home mode
  46. RPM Drop
  47. So what is this box, and what does this plug do?
  48. Etka Online for the guy who needed part #'s before and I told him to find the CD
  49. hunting and thumping getting worse (98 A8), any good TC help in Cleveland?
  50. Paul vs The Bentely on valve cover torque - Whos Right? ...
  51. New to forum-love-hate relationship
  52. My transmission seems to be shifting to second immediately after accelerating even when in tip mode.
  53. rushing water sound
  54. I'm about to sell my pre-facelift S8 wheels/tires. Anyone interested?
  55. Update on new car purchase/ sale of my old parts
  56. ZF auto oil level,
  57. Here's the right tool to remove stuck seals (like the one I did last night)
  58. V8 Study Guide
  59. Lumbar problem
  60. Audi A8 dealer video on ebay: Was anyone here bidding on this (for the group)?
  61. What happens to my old posts if I change my username?
  62. Re: How to remove driver side door panel.. have locking mech problems..
  63. Mr Z what was the final diagnosis for you car?
  64. Vag Com code 17087. what is it?
  65. Limp Home mode, code
  66. Vehicle dilemna- can't imagine parking my S8- advice needed...
  67. Pics from our recent Pines to Palms Drive
  68. One stop shopping? I'm looking for Clear side\corners and mirror caps for an 98.
  69. Shock replacement
  70. 19" tires?
  71. 99 A8q in Salvage Yard
  72. my '97A8Q's VIN number ends in 000689 - is that significant?
  73. Insurance company dilemma.
  74. Well, lets see how close to totalled my A8 is after the wind unleashed on it all day today.
  75. We've been outbid on the Audi video!! What do we do?
  76. I need a new headlight. No bulbs etc.. Any sites?
  77. Follow up from jan 10th Post (Need information) Did It. - Love it!
  78. Comparison between audi, mercedes and bmw
  79. Changing the rear brake pads. How to screw in the piston?
  80. My teenage daughter thinks my car has slamtronic shift
  81. got spare change anyone??
  82. 2001 S8, 70k miles, clean carfax, previous co. car for $24k. What do you think?
  83. 2003 S8 Aluminium Mirrors
  84. Trans coding problems
  85. Where is the TMC tuner located
  86. Can anyone in the Chicago area loan me a nav-D disc to test out a Euro Nav Plus unit?
  87. Any help apreciated: CEL on, engine stutter and shudder at 2%-75% throttle ... TIA
  88. the manufactured cost of the first D2s...
  89. 2003 S8 @ honda dealer
  90. 1st problem
  91. NOT GOOD: Strong fuel smell in garage after fill-up. New problem since repair. OK to DRIVE?
  92. Sold the A8. I have some Audi ATF (Auto. Trans. Fluid) and an engine breather hose left ...
  93. burnt oil smell accompanied with smoke coming from driver wheel well/ underhood?
  94. Need a Driver's front turn signal-99 A8
  95. 1997 need a transmission?
  96. has anyone done the 02 sensors on a 40v ? The driver side looks really hard..
  97. Anyone have access to part numbers for '99 corner and side markers? Thanks.
  98. Help please-shipping dilema
  99. Car stopped on me this morning...would not turn over (longish).
  100. CD error message #3
  101. Does anyone know how to adjust the throttle positioning trim? With the pedal on the floor, kickdown
  102. Water not drained under the hood's hinge driver side?
  103. Found a 25-pin & a coax connector behind CD changer in trunk. For old cell phone or ???
  104. recoded to 00001 tonight. its like 00002 in D and 00011 in TIP. Best of both worlds.
  105. S8 exhaust
  106. Well, after fixing my wife's Audi (broken ignition switch again) my car was dead after
  107. My Turn -- official tranny hunting has begun
  108. Just got one of these... Can you put vag com on it?
  109. If the car ends up being totaled....
  110. Broken Grille
  111. Paul W or others using a tire 1 inch shorter then stock
  112. Thoughts. With body only damage, would it be necessary to use a A8 collision facility?
  113. Driveshaft is here!!! This is how I'm going to be spending tonight and probably tomorrow night.
  114. how many miles/km on your A8? and a trip odometer question..
  115. my front tires are worn on the outside
  116. armrest issue, any help over here?
  117. Where is the peak efficiency &/or torque for each gear? Are there charts?
  118. so.... whos looking for a new fun car?
  119. It was the fuel pump....
  120. Just bought control arms German made and updated joint etc.
  121. Anyone have the camber settings for our cars?
  122. question why do the insides of my tires cup
  123. Is there a difference in Mirror Caps between '97 and '99 A8s?
  124. Grat deal on Movit BBK....
  125. bilstein sport shocks w/Eibach Pro-Kit $720 USD at Shox.com ....
  126. Good Audi shop in the New York area?
  127. Does anyone know what fuse rating is on the cig lighter ?
  128. I was just going to post how much better my car ran with new 02 sensors
  129. Any trick to attaching/securing the ski bag assembly to the seat opening?
  130. just notice my A8 had been fix from a car accident:((
  131. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TIRES SNOW AND SUMMER?
  132. Where can I find the ETKA cd?
  133. TeleAtlas non DX 2nd hand european CD's needed. Will pay!
  134. Ronal sale ends 2/24
  135. Drive Las Vegas Speedway, 4/28-29
  136. Anyone know how much of a discount indy shops get from Audi dealers on parts?
  137. Will this fit in my engine bay?
  138. Alright.. so i have 2 more things i need to get rid of..
  139. A little diversion... What is the cheapest Audi A8 part (using dealer retail)?
  140. Aha! I think I have a solution for getting bumper off of a curb. Thoughts...
  141. Where can i find the best pricing on H&Rs?
  142. Are the A8 coil overs the same as A8L? TIA
  143. Something for you guys..... :o))))Roumanian Audi A8 Security
  144. abs question. My abs keep tripping
  145. Anyone live in Charlotte ?
  146. Decisions....
  147. 97 A8q 4.2 - i need help (already searched topics & can't find anything...)
  148. Does the DSP or programming impact the "4,3,2" positions? How do clear DSP??
  149. New bilstein and eibachs
  150. Why is there a Ground wire coming off the passenger tailight? Pigtailed and near the battery?
  151. Does anyone have any experience/opinion about DiscItalia Rotors? (see link)
  152. Defeating the brake pad worn idiot light ... work in progress
  153. abs update
  154. Nice Audi glossary.
  155. Getting Gouged?
  156. losing coolant
  157. what company makes braided ss lines for A8?
  158. A low tech alternative for those without Parktronic?? :)
  159. Buying a 2000 Audi A8
  160. mechanics, feh
  161. Can someone confirm interior color code "N3Q/BV" is "platinum" on a 97 A8Q. TIA!
  162. Solar Sunroof interior panel squeaks over the slightest bump. Any remedies?
  163. Boston Area GTG 2/28
  164. 2001 A8L 6.0 W12
  165. Oil Cooler Removal and Reinstall Comments
  166. doing my breather hoses, $52EA for the Intake manifold gaskets!!!! YIKES
  167. Brought in Car recently because of CEL. Also wanted an alignment and tech suggested just to move
  168. Reasonable Audi A8 service in Las Vegas?
  169. Climate Control/Engine Temp issues 1999 A8
  170. What Brand/Type AT Trans Fluid to use
  171. how do you replace the drive side rearview mirror, mine is fading quick..
  172. Feeling every bump on the road & some rumbling on tight turns.
  173. Wow...7 hours under my car today! Drive shaft is done and its finally solid.
  174. Car is going to be fixed. Damage was not cheap at all but...
  175. Oh S**T Battery went dead on S-8 Radio locked in "safe mode"
  176. poor resale.... why can't these high end Audi A8s hold their values??
  177. OFF OFF OFF Topic... help with chrysler minivan (don't laugh)
  178. Who's got a Lidatek, and do you have a pic of where you mounted the laser transponder?
  179. staggering tires
  180. Where does everyone buy their chrome mirror housings & how much?
  181. Installing Blitzsafe...at what point will I need a radio code?
  182. control arm day tommorrow-parts arrived today
  183. Do you guys know if Pagid Pads are supposed to squeal bad on my A8??
  184. Any S8 owners had tranny problems yet?
  185. What a brave soul... (Ford GT wreck)
  186. Blind caps for HL washers?
  187. Replaced radiator 00 A8
  188. Accelerator sticking.
  189. Just got my 01 S8....
  190. Ridiculous stealers...
  191. wher ecan you find the trans code on the trans need to find a seal for the right half
  192. Reputable mechanic in Des Moines IA area
  193. A favor...could someone runa carfax on this TT for me?
  194. Has anyone had any of the small coolant hoses on the back side of the engine fail?
  195. I haven't found a post from JeffB that says he got that rebuilt ABZ running....?
  196. Wheel Opinions
  197. Wild Seat Memory
  198. when you start to hear a squealing noise.. does that mean the brakes are about to fail???
  199. Is the 300-point / $300 dealer inspection worth it?
  200. Control Arms -Audi God?---- here it is-long
  201. module accelerator chip on eBay - is this worth looking into?
  202. any one ever pondered this for a project??
  203. new LLtek front grill for D2 A8 ...
  204. Thinking of trading in our D3 A8L for the D2 S8, questions inside.
  205. Audi A8 '99 with 89,900 miles and Input shaft has snapped!! WTF! $6124.25 repair estimate!!
  206. Is the memory button supposed to be lit up?
  207. Minneapolis A8 needs timing belt; any INDY shops?
  208. Like a punch in the gut! The A8 dies in traffic...
  209. Oil in intercooler on wifes car
  210. ryoung: Did you mail a certain registration form today like the one I dropped off at the...
  211. WHERE TO BUY PARTS???? EAS apparently went out of business and I need to buy part any suggestions?
  212. Brake options for 2000 A8
  213. Any one ever find + - terminals some place other than the trunk?
  214. Engine Cover Bolts
  215. Home Link
  216. speed limiter
  217. time to say goodbye to the dreadnought
  218. Brake pulse at light braking? any suggestions please
  219. been a full week now and no issues with my car..... 1st time ever
  220. anyone know the part number for the front right output flange seal on a DTE trans?
  221. Anyone in Chicago check this car out for me if you have time?
  222. Is the aux fan motor part number 8D0959455C
  223. Fr.Plate Bracket (same for all D2s?)
  224. Should i buy an S8?
  225. Tech Session by Audi Club NW and Speedware
  226. Water laying under wiper motor
  227. Pirelli PZero Nero
  228. ATX code P1815 or 18223
  229. If ya think we've got problems with fancy ZF transmissions... Karmann SUC
  230. Question.... is it hesitation or is it hunting???
  231. ok... trying to put in some fuel additive today..
  232. Ronal wheel sale, 17-18" March
  233. Display Replacement???
  234. Part ID??
  235. Strange combination for A8 any thoughts?
  236. what is the haul capacity of the A8?
  237. the main reason we keep our A8s
  238. Center Display
  239. Relaxing holiday
  240. cleaned all speed sensors and then clamped off one brake line at a time
  241. Help! Does anyone have a modded D navi midlantic disc? Or can anyone...
  242. Audi video
  243. Anyone know of a Black 97 or 98 A8 for sale?
  244. Transmission Repair shop in NY area
  245. A little help with some pictures
  246. help with picture poster
  247. looking into a 97 with 115,000 miles... what should I ask the dealer?
  248. A/S tires for NorthEast
  249. Shop filled tank with regular gas. Options? Solutions? Problems?
  250. Replacing steering tie rod end?