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  1. Early model 2001 A6 4.2 torque converter problems
  2. Is there a difference between DSM and ECF trannsmissions?
  3. Procedure on Adjusting Cam Shaft position...How to fix the Misfiring?
  4. ECU/TCU Box removal
  5. little steering wheel trilling between 120 and 140 km/hour after new tyre and......
  6. another typical over-reaction from a 7-series driver
  7. my key broke...!!!!
  8. front license plate "hole" options?
  9. Rear sunshade went <click> and now doesn't work.
  10. meanwhile back in my car park at the supermarket-before
  11. Seriously considering letting the baby go...
  12. Motodyne strikes again...
  13. Paintless Dent Removal
  14. my baby on the track...)))))
  15. oh forgot also when i changed my brakes in the dash a yellow light lit as if I had trouble with my
  16. '97 A8 Tranny Nightmare
  17. One lap of Miller in the #17 STaSIS Motorsports / Clear Capital MAHLE poweres Audi A4 1.8t
  18. 10mm Wheel Spacers to achieve brake clearance on non OEM Alloys?
  19. anyone looking for a new vag com key-usb?
  20. bent steering wheel and pulling to one side
  21. Ed's Troubles (only slightly off-topic)
  22. Any experience increasing the front and rear track?
  23. OnStar inoperative
  24. new tires... replace all four or just 2
  25. Replacement front drivers seat for 2003 S8?
  26. Replace front fog light bulbs on pre facelift - any pitfalls to avoid?
  27. To turn or not to turn - that is the question?
  28. 2002 A8L
  29. New Audi Parts !!!
  30. Gas guage stuck at half tank
  31. Where to buy 18" RS-6 style wheels...so many sellers!
  32. A video I threw together from this weekend:
  33. A8 climate control
  34. Climate control adaptation 00+
  35. i currently have V-rated tires on the A8.... any objections on going with H-rated tires
  36. valve lifters
  37. So, my sh*t broke again.
  38. Has anyone done a D2 A8 Picture Thread? If not HERE IT IS.
  39. A/C problems
  40. Anyone have any Pie Plates they want to trade for 17" Polished 5s and a lil cash?
  41. nice day for pics
  42. Brakes and tires. 2001 A8L. Just installed four new Bridgestone Turanza LSV tires
  43. Euro S8 rims......anyone know where I can find some?
  44. Anyone in Minneapolis with VAG?
  45. the pic thread was popular what about a thread with pics of our cars in weird places or situations
  46. Carfax shows that my car is available for sale since May 19th and now my Extended warranty is not...
  47. auto transmission problem. Not shifting up!
  48. Carlsson 18" rims/ fit on A8?
  49. Has anyone had to choose either an '03 S8 or '04 A8L?
  50. considering purchase of 2001 S8....tuning options?
  51. control arms arrived
  52. Thanks all for help on 97 A8 Engine Speed Sensor
  53. can i just replace the 2 front tires and keep the backs the same??!!! help!!
  54. Lumbar support anyone
  55. New Guy
  56. "Upper Guide Link" replacement
  57. anyone have the lower grill inserts for a facelift front bumper?
  58. Replacement Time For Rear Oil Breather Hoses?
  59. Dou you want to see some drift?
  60. Check this out...
  61. STaSIS Motorsports Runs Strong at Road America *race results inside*
  62. Will magnets stick to any A8 body panels?
  63. vibrations when revving engine
  64. gotta take my doors down to get them tinted anyone have the shematics of the doors?
  65. There are four different S8s listed in Classifieds. All from Riverside Audi. The first three all use
  66. Oil Analysis Results
  67. Buying a "rough" 2001 S8. Things to watch out for?
  68. Alignment ?
  69. 4,2 ABZ air conditioner question
  70. Squeeking wheel from front driver's side wheel...
  71. I've been driving the A6 a lot lately since it is my daily. Took the A8 out last night...
  72. Der Valkyrie is in for control arm pack, timing belt/wp/thermo, alignment & 2nd tranny service.
  73. So I think I might change my trans fluid.
  74. Did you see this 03 S8?
  75. i got rear ended last week
  76. Picked up my car today after a whole month of waiting and the car ride is so smooth. Transmission
  77. Can you pull the radio serial number with vag or do you have to pull the radio physically?
  78. Can the D2 be driven with the front bumper off ?
  79. would anyone happen to have pics of 2000 vs pre-1999 control arms?
  80. We drove up to Mt. Rainier last weekend,
  81. Rear parcel shelf rattle
  82. Whats up guys, couple questions if you don't mind. Opinions wanted.
  83. Maintenance Update ~~~
  84. TB change at 60K service?!?!
  85. A6 4.2 vs A8 4.2
  86. Still searching red electric regaros to my A8 Audi
  87. Calling that dude who had the front Motor Mount for the A8!!
  88. clock/date pixels fading out - can I get component parts for the cluster ?
  89. Got the car back this morning.
  90. Armrest took a dump!!
  91. Anyone know about the cabin AC fan speed?
  92. A bit AWOT, but I'm shipping my S8 cross country...
  93. just got back to DC and car overheated and pissed out all the cooling fluid
  94. For those already with Bilstein and Eibach's
  95. Mr Shade-tree mechanic's water pump procedure.
  96. Took a while but the Q7 is finally being released here in NZ
  97. vibration fixed - wheel bearing
  98. Saw my first real centrifugal supercharger install yesterday
  99. Look ma, I don't need no stinkin pick up!!!
  100. Anyone else hear that Ronal went OOB?
  101. Facelifts comin down in price
  102. Brake calipers pads difference.
  103. UPDATE: Green-Line brake pads? I'm not that happy with them. Opinions?
  104. Engine temperature alert
  105. in case anyone has a hook up in the EU....SOMEONE GET THESE!
  106. Looking for an Audi S8 side view heated mirror glass-driver side! Mine was stolen last night!
  107. have problems with my passenger head rest
  108. Center Rear Window Brake Light
  109. ABS sensor
  110. a8ct follow up.. how is your car now still no vibration? Also where are you located?
  111. Cleaning the engine bay?
  112. Retraction: Green Line pads comments below...
  113. A8 coupe x-post
  114. Ride home in my new-to-me '04 D3 (duplicate post in D3 forum)
  115. What was the resolution of the "coolant sprayed everywhere during an overnight drive" ??
  116. 245 45 18 Yokohama ZR for sale
  117. Misc. Tires for sale (its in the classifieds too...)
  118. Guys, how bad of an idea is it to change your front pads if you still have %50 on the rears?
  119. clicking noise coming from dash of my 2000 A8
  120. F125 switch goes in on Thursday ..
  121. STaSIS Motorsports crosses the border to Mosport looking for another victory
  122. Help - Immobilizer Kills S8 - 2nd time
  123. Ribbed Belt
  124. Need some tire help.
  125. Part Number Check - Bilstein Sport for 98 A8
  126. Transmission Nightmare, Part II
  127. 18" or 19" Wheels: Aftermarket or OEM.....which ones and why?
  128. Had 96,000 mile service completed today and found out that my repaired tranny is leaking.Now I must
  129. Looking 4 source for Pagid pads, and help with jerky throttle from a stop
  130. Does it make any sense to replace the H-pipe exhaust w/ an X-pipe?
  131. Tire balancing nightmare
  132. A8 ABS brake disable
  133. Water in a/c duct when it Rains hard
  134. Value of good condition 17" factory rims and tires
  135. First long drive with new tires and breaks. Just did 900 miles from San Francisco to
  136. Pics of my new Luff M1 Wheels
  137. Problems to start engine!!!!!!
  138. wheel bearings. Anyone use this or have one?
  139. 2001 S8 What can I sell it for?
  140. Reminder: Offical EuroCode GTG: September 2, 2006
  141. So I drilled out the rivets of my F125 transmission switch
  142. Transmission Nightmare III
  143. 2001 S8 Brake Pads and Throttle Part 2
  144. Can the dual climate control be changed to function like the '06 A4 I drove?
  145. Dan McB
  146. weird.. my car doesn't thump anymore in the 40-50mph zone like it use to
  147. had my tranny recode on my 98 A8
  148. Ordering 2007 A8, have questions
  149. Anyone with hunting and thumping want to try this??Im not sure but
  150. Badgeless grilles? Anyone have a writeup on how to black out your front grille?
  151. Anyone with transmission issue just replace the torque converter?
  152. UFO's and Other Weird Stuff...
  153. Cam position sensors
  154. AUDI S8 2001, 2002 or 2003 catalog or brochure?
  155. Has anyone checked out the new VW Rabbit ?
  156. 2000 A8 Air Con Controls
  157. Has anyone seen a 4.2 5V oil cooler leak oil into the coolant?
  158. spring has sprung
  159. My mota
  160. Luggage compartment door not opening (battery empty)
  161. X post - Just in case this was missed: S8 engine -> A6
  162. To all! Wow! Look Exclusive on D2 What do you think?
  163. 1998 audi a8 engine for sale
  164. Weird-I just noticed that my steering wheel retracts but wont tilt up or down
  165. Can someone explain final drive ratio?
  166. OT: saw a funny error code from a saab this morning. CEL error code: Under construction?
  167. So my new house has a sloped driveway and its presented me a new problem...
  168. Part number for part the slips under the rear bumper....1998 A8 rear ended, shop miss ordered
  169. Tranny problem..no reverse after service
  170. My Interior lights stay on after locking the car.
  171. Hello all. This is my first post. G28 engine speed sensor...questions about sensor location etc..
  172. Did anybody removed oil pump from transmission before?
  173. A Wet World Challenge at Mosport Makes for Exciting Racing *RACE RESULTS INSIDE*
  174. Pre face lift & Face lift, Face lift kit.
  175. A8 purchase question
  176. K-line wire for engine module help, no connection to ECM
  177. Insurance totaled my car today :(
  178. price for 03 S8 w/47,000 miles?
  179. Replacing headlamp glass on 97 pre facelift
  180. need the correct part # for the output speed sensor for the tranny
  181. Evaporative system non-leak
  182. so my vibration saga continues....bad ignition lead?
  183. Did someone post about needing D2 taillights?
  184. Battery Cable
  185. Can anyone recommend a mechanic in the chicago area to perform a timing belt,water pump and t-stat?
  186. Anyone got their Window tinted without taking the glass out?...
  187. Speedo / Tacho needle illumination
  188. Interesting article on SPEED TV's website about Chip Herr and STaSIS Motorsports
  189. My washer reservoir was leaking everytime I filled. So today I tore apart the car trying to find the
  190. off topic...pentagon conspiracy tape... where is that link
  191. Is anyone selling S8 mods?
  192. Update: DTC P0322 and G28 Engine Speed Sensor replacement completed.
  193. Intermittent high pitch squeal sound behind dash near climate controls
  194. resolve to the coolant spew
  195. what is up with the seal in the rear diff.
  196. Camshaft sprocket removal
  197. So you think you have trouble passing people in the rain. Try this! *Mosport WCTC spoiler*
  198. Sunroof still leaking....
  199. Cost to re-man rear brake calipers?
  200. Folding Key Remote Range 1998 A8
  201. Delayed downshift ? sometimes when coming down light grade
  202. Is throttle for pre-facelift S8 bigger than for A8 (dia., plate)?
  203. Anybody have C-Navi CDs to trade for a C-navi Disk 9 Southeast
  204. Any difference with a K&N airfilter?
  205. Where do I find some parts.... newer valve body for transmission and F125 switch?
  206. CHANGE.... OIL CHANGE
  207. Cat converter for 4.2 A8
  208. Throttle Cable - Transmission Behavior
  209. Wanted, Stock rear shocks, other front springs.
  210. slight exhaust leak when cold
  211. 97 A8 Quit on Interstate
  212. Advice on correct offset/spacers etc for replaced OEM wheels (long)?
  213. '02 A8L getting warmer and warmer...
  214. Steering feel on my 2002 A8L (Long, comments invited)
  215. 20" wheels for sale
  216. Cam position sensor readings at idle and 2500, for Peter @ Norway
  217. kicked my car today...A/C won't shut off
  218. Simple question RE Dash Board 2001 S8
  219. Just got all 4 Road-Force dynamic balanced .. wow, it's like buttah!!
  220. Newbie w/ a few questions.....
  221. 03 S8 back from Dealer
  222. 2001 S8 with strage options... or maybe it's just me
  223. removed Servotronic relay and just went for a drive. 1st impression is much better on the road
  224. 03 headlight lense plastic or glass?...
  225. Car PC forging ahead
  226. OCT 9-10 : 2-day ACNA track event @ Willow Springs (not Streets). Who's going?
  227. how much can i get
  228. never heard of this problem, but I have it 8p
  229. Is this video made by one of tozoM8's friends? ;-)
  230. Drivetrain boogie...
  231. Looking for front license plate filler panel for 2001 A8 - trade or?
  232. I am selling my A8. *updated* No, this is not a FS post. (Although it's posted in AW Classifieds)
  233. Who here uses their Valentine 1 on the dash instead of the windshield?
  234. Do our cars record V-Max (hihest speed) that I can pull with VAG-COM?
  235. "knotting" sound after replacing control arms
  236. Need transmission work done in central Los Angeles area
  237. Ebay Transmission
  238. Need pic. of 2000 nav. screen
  239. Thorr- do you have any more phone boards to sell?
  240. mixing spark plug brands = idle vibration?
  241. In-dash monitor for carpc Complete!
  242. Xpost...this is funny!
  243. Low Windshield Washer fluid symbol in dash malfunction
  244. Passenger Seatbelt Tensioner Loose... Any Ideas?
  245. PaulW, JimR, any tire geniuses -- need a quick expert opinion
  246. 99 a8 trans thump whiloe coasting.
  247. Anyone have experience with Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position?
  248. S line mirrors on eBay....
  249. How do I replace the rear driver's side light bulb?
  250. Anyone have a spare set of matching springs? Something to fit a '97 Q...