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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 775
Posted By ninefourteener

Dealers use the "Black book" which isn't...

Dealers use the "Black book" which isn't available to consumers.

You're best estimate of value is Edmunds TMV (true market value).

I can personally guarantee with internet sales as low as they...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

Seller's name is "portalracing" on ebay. I just...

Seller's name is "portalracing" on ebay. I just looked, nothing is currently for sale from them.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

I'm not supporting pirated software at all. ...

I'm not supporting pirated software at all. there was no mention of it at all. I just assumed I was buying something "different" than ross-tech.

Showed up with a cable, and an unmarked disk. I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By ninefourteener

The seller is telling me the same thing. ...

The seller is telling me the same thing. Supposedly they looked it up, snd it goes behind the glovebox?

is there another one behind the glovebox that I dont know about?

I know that is where a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

So..... the $80 software and cable i ordered? ...

So..... the $80 software and cable i ordered?

.... were just a pirated copy of the ross tech program. Straight from Bulgaria.

worked like a charm.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By ninefourteener

Cabin air filter?

Greetings!

I just ordered a bunch of parts for my 07 S8, and did quite a bit of maintenance this past weekend: oil change, oil filter, both air filters, cleaned both MAFs, changed all 10 plugs...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

Thanks folks. I'm going to pick up one of those...

Thanks folks. I'm going to pick up one of those VCDS cables and the necessary software. I'm sure ross-tech is likely the best available product..... but for my purposes.. I found one for about $80....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

??? I'm afraid I dont understand what you mean. ...

??? I'm afraid I dont understand what you mean. Sorry. Please explain
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,699
Posted By ninefourteener

Service light - 2007 S8

Yes.... I've searched, and I apologize in advance for my ignorance..... but I've received a lot of conflicting information:

1) the dealer has to do it
2) you need a special tool
3) push and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,326
Posted By ninefourteener

Bump..... Any suggestion on a good reliable...

Bump.....

Any suggestion on a good reliable power source to tap into?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-07-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,326
Posted By ninefourteener

Yes.... I do.... inside the headlight housing. I...

Yes.... I do.... inside the headlight housing. I bought a set of more modern led strips for the lower grills that sit nicely next to the foglights.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-07-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,326
Posted By ninefourteener

07 S8 aftermarket drl wiring location?

Greetings!

Ive had the S8 for a couple months now.... but I travel so much for the govt I've barely had time to drive it.... much less personalize it.

Nevertheless, I've found some aftermarket...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-25-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,417
Posted By ninefourteener

Disregard..... I was giving it little tugs to try...

Disregard..... I was giving it little tugs to try to get it to retract....... when half the screen separated from the assembly entirely.

I pulled the whole thing out...... this is silly. It...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-25-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,417
Posted By ninefourteener

Ok..... ive officially broken my car. I gently...

Ok..... ive officially broken my car. I gently pulled up on the pass side shade...... released..... genrly pulled up...... released....

Pop...... it pulled all the way out.... way past the top...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By ninefourteener

That makes sense.... but even that is going to...

That makes sense.... but even that is going to cause issues when I bluetooth to the stereo with my phone.

Which brings up another argument...... why can I bluetooth "talk" to the stereo, but not...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,417
Posted By ninefourteener

Can you explain what you mean please? Keep in...

Can you explain what you mean please? Keep in mind, I have not torn the car apart yet... so I dont know exactly how it works.

The car is covered under a warrantee. The only problem with that, is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By ninefourteener

2007 S8 AMI with micro SD (Android)

So far..... I have purchased:

A 30 pin (apple) to 3.5mm adapter

A MMI to mini usb (oops)

A MMI to 3.5mm

The first didnt work at all. The 2nd was a mistake. The 3rd works..... but unless...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By ninefourteener

Thanks all. I've been eyeballing all sorts of...

Thanks all. I've been eyeballing all sorts of upgrades.... particularly the exhaust.

Lets just say that after owning a subaru for over 7 years..... the prices for s8 exhaust systems were .........
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,353
Posted By ninefourteener

I was not aware of the lug pattern difference. I...

I was not aware of the lug pattern difference. I know I have seen audis with significant porsche brake upgrades.... but honestly, I never paid attention to the details.

Considering I am really...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By ninefourteener

I would have to agree. Sourcing a slightly used...

I would have to agree. Sourcing a slightly used exhaust from a wrecked car on ebay will likely be your most cost efficient solution.

Just curious. How many miles did your car have when the cat...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By ninefourteener

Thank you. I appreciate your suggestions, but I...

Thank you. I appreciate your suggestions, but I assure you... I am not willing to sacrifice quality braking in favor of purely aesthetics. I had hoped that there was a simple solution to the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,353
Posted By ninefourteener

Thanks! I appreciate the info. Admittedly,...

Thanks!

I appreciate the info. Admittedly, I have no intention of tracking the car, any brake upgrade I did would be prely for aesthetic reasons. The appearance of the S8 brakes is.........
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By ninefourteener

Thanks! Yes.... my first Audi is an S8. I...

Thanks!

Yes.... my first Audi is an S8. I have neck issues..... and daily driving a fully track prepped Subaru was killing me.

Oh yea..... and then there is the age thing.

I wanted...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,417
Posted By ninefourteener

rear passenger window shades

..... on my 07 S8 will not go up.

So far.... it is the only issue I've found with the car. The right side can be pulled up about 6 inches before getting stuck. The left side only about 2 inches,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,353
Posted By ninefourteener

S8 brake upgrade?

Just curious.... I'm new here. I have seen many audis with Porsche brake upgrades. Is there a particular year or model porsche with plug & play brakes that will fit directly onto an 07 S8?
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