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  1. Just got back from putting ~2500 miles on the 8. Awesome drive.
  2. Leaking Radiator?
  3. On replacing front headlight washer pumps
  4. Is it just me, or does PaulW look just like Mark Antony on HBO's Rome?
  5. How many parrots can you fit in an Audi?
  6. Phone cradle strut wanted
  7. The jury is out.....was no sure thing
  8. need help with the car
  9. non-working cig lighter and rear seat dome light (main)
  10. removing bumper cover
  11. Good Chicago Audi Mechanic
  12. whats a fair market price for a 02 s8 with 70k almost perfect condition CPO for another year
  13. Anyone available to look at a car in St. Louis for me?
  14. Is there a code when the fuel pump or relay goes?
  15. 24 hour clock
  16. Groaning noise from steering wheel -- first 15secs after being left over for 2 days.
  17. GPS Navigation recomendation and GPS signal reception in 98 A8
  18. New Throttle Position Sensor - 24 hour Report
  19. Control arm knocking - damn
  20. Heated steering wheel question...
  21. Thinking of selling my 01S8
  22. racing D2 on Route 90, Boston
  23. anyone welded a center armrest?
  24. Lowering an A8 is overrated. How about a 2" lift kit?
  25. Prop Centre Bearing
  26. By the way, thanks to skiwi for his post on a V1 hardwire.
  27. I hope the transmission keeps operating like it is - it is wonderful around town
  28. Do any of you guys have a euro plate holder bumper insert you want to get rid of?
  29. Don't we have a resident tanner in here?
  30. Strobe effect in footwell and puddle lamps-could it be the new switches
  31. S8 01/02 Deals and Color Question
  32. Trans rebuild from amonth ago
  33. Power steering problems fixed
  34. Supercharged 1997 A8 almost ready!!!
  35. CalG - What were the as-found resistance readings of your old TPS?
  36. transmission saga continues, Thanks for the info over the past few weeks,
  37. Throttle Position Sensors and Pre Facelift Cars
  38. Facelift owners...ebay find
  39. Tires question, what is the wides tires I can fit under D2S8 ? (more)
  40. Tourag mini-light blows fuse
  41. How to tell if I have Bremo front calipers on a '02 S8 ?
  42. What would be good asking price for stock S8 wheels in excelent cond. with almost new Dunlop (more0
  43. having another problem
  44. Rear interior light not coming on with open doors? Something may need resoldering. In both lights.
  45. //Sssoo... yet more unbeknownst to me (but maybe knownst to you) '01 to '03 //S8 differences...
  46. anyone out there got a set of clear turn signals they want to sell/trade for some amber ones?
  47. heated steering wheel upgrade
  48. I heard today, at the dealer, that A8's have a coil problem...FIRE...old news??
  49. OK, my little black box saga continues
  50. Driver's Side Auto Dim
  51. a new tranny problem?
  52. Strobe effect solved-After tearing down the doors to find out which
  53. Headlight (High Beam) fuse problem?
  54. So I'm getting that scary accelerator sticking problem now....
  55. Kickdown status
  56. 99 A8 stereo concert died on me
  57. "Upper" Oil Pan Gasket Replacement?
  58. Fuel Tank repair, I would prefer to not disconnect battery.
  59. Aluminium Dash Rings
  60. 98 A8 thermostat replacement. Thanks for the help!
  61. Log post from 2002 Thanks Paul
  62. Broken front seat heater switch on an '02 S8
  63. Maintenance time...
  64. Uh Oh ! Has anyone seen this before ?
  65. Alcantara on just Silver or Black S8s?
  66. Anyone available to look at a Luxury Motors S8 (Saab Downers Grove) car in Chicago =)
  67. Forgot to mention I had a complete Tranny flush at 50K
  68. Sunroof drain tubes
  69. Homelink on sunvisor
  70. WELL!!!-revision for puddle lamp repair-Cheap mod/ fix anyone??
  71. Winter:1, North Carolina: 0 (quattro: what snow?)
  72. '03 S8 Filters and Brakes
  73. 97 A8 transmission problems-follow up-need advice.
  74. two sightings and a question
  75. LED display advice please-I am helping a friend out with an A3
  76. Torque Converter clutch lockup defeat scheme
  77. Valve body difference
  78. uh oh. it is the clutch F seal
  79. Front bumper cover repair...
  80. Chrome 16" D2 Wheels For Sale
  81. No heat HVAC pump revisited 97 A8Q
  82. Anyone need a set of snow tires?
  83. Oil Cooler repair
  84. Anyone know of the paint code for the 5-spoke 17x8 Fuchs wheels? I need to repaint one. Thanks!
  85. Electrical Issuesnafter car was washed by a pressure sprayer
  86. In Search for Black Airbag, Any sources out there? Im finally getting back to my paddle shifter...
  87. Leakeage
  88. trouble with the "REST" feature
  89. What a deal, an S8 for $6,400 including shipping!!
  90. 100k
  91. A8 won't start after rebuild.
  92. 2001 S8 - Lost Reverse
  93. so where are we at with this tps replacement? has the hunting returned?
  94. Fuel useage report
  95. Fuel Leak...
  96. car not starting
  97. P1280
  98. Uh oh, hope I'm not next with a tranny problem....
  99. Overtemp Warning on cold engine???
  100. Anybody else buy parts from Mike (neverstopsnowin)?
  101. Tranny limp mode update
  102. Does this occur in cars that thump in the trans???
  103. OT: PR twist from Audi at Detroit...
  104. boosted a8
  105. BMC Sports Air Filters -- anyone used them?
  106. My car wants to keep going faster! Any ideas???
  107. Transmission Failure?
  108. Mobil 1r safe for high temps
  109. Rims
  110. Do cars with and without traction control have the thumping issue??
  111. Pre vs post facelift 1997 audi a8?
  112. starting problem
  113. FYI - i think i see the light at the end of the tunnel (with my ongoing saga)
  114. Considering oil change while at dealer - What's ZVP 000 540 ?
  115. Check Engine Light, codes P0171 & P0174
  116. Trim piece loose
  117. Trans filter and replace 5 liters of fluid $252
  118. Whooopee sound at 28-32 mph
  119. Code "P0422" - has anyone fixed by replacing the post CAT sensors?
  120. Pleasantly Perplexed
  121. Interesting TPS info
  122. Auxillary heater for cold weather
  123. Can I drive my car without the driveline installed?
  124. HELP ME PLEASE. I DONT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS YET.
  125. Is 160k mi too much for a 2000 A8?
  126. 1997 purchase? opinions please...
  127. Can someone verify the part number for the S8 rear brake carriers?...
  128. 1998 A8 gets no fuel when tank is less than 1/2 full
  129. 2002 S8 fog lights bulb? Could someone that replaced before can confirm H7 or H3. TIA
  130. 2000 A8 AC Fan Question!
  131. Trunk light warning!!
  132. Valve Body parts differences
  133. Road salt
  134. What is R&R for a cooling pipe replacement? Time to talk to dealer??
  135. XM power on passenger front side??
  136. 20x10 275/30-20 on a Audi A8?
  137. 1997 Audi A8 - Headrest Black
  138. Transmission adaption via Vag-Com "warm boot?"
  139. Hey Paul, can we get an update on your tranny progress?
  140. Timing belt kits: price differences - is it worth it?
  141. symphony ii won't budge!
  142. How many of you have replaced the halogen fog with HID?
  143. Chipping on trim interior door pieces?
  144. at 1/2 tank, can you guys hear the fuel slosh in the tank at very low speeds on uneven terrain
  145. Thermostat problem!!
  146. Coolant Reservoir (97 A8q 4.2)
  147. Stuck Rear Headrests (97 A8q 4.2)
  148. Issue with setting alarm manually while pass. rear door is open... (97 A8q 4.2)
  149. driver side "doorway" buttons?
  150. anyone add tip paddles...looking for my "-" and "=" tap-in...
  151. Transmission Results after changing throttle position sensor (TPS)
  152. Immobilizer Wire Replacement Procedure Posted
  153. What else besides the dealer for a tip-to-tail checkup?
  154. Southern Maine D2 Owners??
  155. Are the chrome strips on front and rear bumbers S8 only?
  156. Washer pump
  157. New Wheels
  158. Adding factory rear PDC to my car?
  159. Strange loud creak in front end turns out to be tie rod end
  160. Traded in my D2 a year ago and still having withdrawals...(advice appreciated)
  161. TFOT, NASACCETO (totally fookin' off-topic, NASA causes cool engineering to occur)
  162. Thinking of getting the bluetooth upgrade module for CPT9000 GTI2go mentioned...
  163. 2001 A8L, need new aux cooling fan
  164. Online OEM parts source for oil cooler bits?
  165. has anyone found a place that will repair our clusters? The clock/date is pretty much gone on my
  166. d2 A8 1997 questions (turn signals, mp3 changer etc)
  167. ETKA help re Oil cooler parts
  168. FW: Where to Install New Tires
  169. Part # for Seat/Steering Wheel Memory Switch? (97 A8q 4.2)
  170. New to Audi/A8: Questions about reliability
  171. Car Wash Confusion
  172. 99 a8 armrest
  173. Check out the S8 in the movie Ronin....
  174. i'm so glad we had this time together...
  175. Are there any?
  176. Knock sensor
  177. How much age/mile variance still OK between pairs of tires?
  178. 345x30 Slotted/drilled Rotors - Only ECS?
  179. Does anyone have any.....
  180. Wayghey question but I need new ones - suggestions for front indicator...
  181. Holy Quattro weather batman!!! What a circus tonight!
  182. Engine noise from new (to me) S8
  183. Anyone know the Carlsbad, CA area ?
  184. They totaled my car...
  185. Shoud I buy it?
  186. A8 Service Shop in eastern Pa?
  187. My back speakers have gone south
  188. 20" wheels
  189. Cylinder heads were misfiring, is this why a8 has been hesitating and loss of performance?
  190. $&*()$&*@(#)! Broke iced over door handle
  191. vibration problems
  192. inside the front door behind the trim panel is an electronic looking box
  193. Windscreen problem!
  194. Check Engine Light BLINKING!!! yikes!
  195. Any instruction how to remove the fog lights or pictures ? (more)
  196. Any last minute TIPs - changing timing belt soon on 5v motor?
  197. 1997 A8 standard equipment and options
  198. Cracked wheel: 98 OEM 17" A8 alloy. Anybody selling one?....
  199. Getting some new shoes(tires) for the '97 A8 - Conti's or Kumho?
  200. Car Noise Prevention Kit (aka, Lubricant) -- anyone ever used this?
  201. My heater motor died, world impex hasnt yet shipped the replacement, and its cold in here.
  202. New Baby
  203. Need opinion 03 s8
  204. 2002 xenon conversion help! (i've searched)....
  205. Paul W, Hunting fix = new TPS + rebuilt TC & rebuilt VB - Y/N?
  206. engine swap?
  207. Blinking CEL = my "new" ignition module failed again
  208. 3 weeks and this has to be on the truck to Sebring ready to race.
  209. Any problem with 97T tires... at least for a little while? Fire damage?
  210. shifter upgrade
  211. how is this?
  212. Occasional burning oil smell replaced by burning rubber smell
  213. Poll?-New Zealand-Please list your country of residence-how international are we??
  214. A8 Injector fail has blown Engine Computer?
  215. HELP ! Doing timing belt - can't find crank-locking hole...
  216. Just did HID fog upgrade pictures inside
  217. shifter upgrade part 2
  218. THE SAGA IS OVER!!!!!!!!
  219. Replaced plugs and "left bank" O2 sensor
  220. A8 ECU location and diagram?
  221. Chrome pie plate FOR SALE...(pix)
  222. Struggling with 40v timing belt....can't remove front damper bracket...
  223. Got bored at work.....
  224. Easy bluetooth upgrade for cars preped for phone... (long)
  225. Anyone have a belly pan for a pre-facelift A8 they would sell me?
  226. Just trying-out my new sig...sorry
  227. would 245/45/17s be ok on our D2s? OE size is 225/55/17.
  228. YAY
  229. Oooops! Dropped a headlight ass'y - broken little plastic thingy??
  230. Anyone had the newmatic assist for the trunklid go bad?
  231. My timing belt job continues....FIRED HER UP...ran nice and quiet !!
  232. oil cooler tube coolant leak
  233. Anyone with a current carfax? TIA
  234. Brake Pad Warning Light
  235. What a deal.
  236. Keyless Entry code
  237. WOOHOOO..the sig pic worked....
  238. Wind noise from driver's door frame...
  239. window slowing down/sticking last 1-2"
  240. Broken headlight ass'y - I need these little plastic pieces - HELP!
  241. 97 Tranny Improvement and Tire Question
  242. Topic: Occasional stalling and the idle control valve....
  243. Transmission noise: getting worse?
  244. Will be at Road Atlanta 4/14-15 for a Saab AeroAcademy 2-day perf driving event
  245. Headlight Assembly
  246. Long Needed Maintenance Accomplished at Lunch
  247. OKAY ADD A 2003 VW PASSAT TO THE HUNTING AND THUMPING
  248. Looking for Price and Location of used headlight assy drivers side (97 A8q 4.2l)
  249. 2000 A8 Oil Cooler
  250. Tranny limp mode update