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Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By ryoung

The beginning of a long story ...

<big><b>...</b></big> <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/38595.phtml"><big><b>Here</b></big></a>

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/TheBlock.jpg">
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By ryoung

Feedback Forum, but it's already been reported.

Feedback Forum, but it's already been reported.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By ryoung

Stock S8 suspension. 255/35-20 on 20x9 at all four corners.

There's a bunch of additional photos in <a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/17157.phtml">My PicturPoster</a> showing wheel clearance under a variety of conditions.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By ryoung

You'll be ~1/2" further outboard than this 20x9 ET39.

I don't rub at all, but another 1/2" looks like it's asking for trouble.

<img src="http://pws.prserv.net/usinet.Young/photos/grattan_t3.jpg">
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-01-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By ryoung

If "xDrive" is the same across all models, ...

The AWD becomes RWD in reverse.

A friend's house is on curve, and she needs to back her 328ix up her steep uphill driveway to avoid backing into the street when she leaves. If there's any snow on...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-22-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By ryoung

The stress bar in front of the master cylinder is needed.

It's standard on the S8/A8L but can be added to the A8. I don't believe it makes any difference whether the car is a pre-facelift or not.

<img...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By ryoung

The original story ...

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/38595.phtml">Here</a>

The first Block was wood, the 2nd cast from aluminum. <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/82941.phtml">Later...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-20-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,287
Posted By ryoung

Since my dealer has acid washed my anodized calipers ... twice ...

My Alcon calipers are no longer this color (I'm color blind, and don't know what this original color is). Both now look somewhat bleached, and one is down to bare aluminum in a few spots.

<b>What...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,771
Posted By ryoung

You're right about the S8 ... A8, A8L, and S8 are all different.

A8 ....... 312/245
A8L ...... 323/269
S8 ....... 345/280
My S8 .. 355/298 :-)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By ryoung

Car and Driver reported 3840 lb

IIRC from their original review of the '01 S8, which is what I used in this 2003 <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/36145.phtml">Weight Distribution Revisited</a> post.
Forum: Brakes Discussion
02-12-2009, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By ryoung

Re: pad selection vs brake bias

You're right; you will have too much rear bias with the same pads front and rear. Ideally you should be aiming for something like a 2.4:1 brake bias (71% front); and if you're overheating the front...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By ryoung

Probably saved by ESP, not AWD.

The Torsen center differential is the key to Audi's AWD, but it transfers power (actually torque) where needed so seamlessly that it's almost impossible to notice.

In contrast, activation of the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2009, 04:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
Posted By ryoung

Stay away from drilled rotors if you ever might track your car.

They're fine on the street, but under extreme heat on track, the results are often not pretty.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/crackedbrembo.jpg">
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By ryoung

A8(L) is the long wheel base.

Both the A8 and S8 have the short wheel base, but it's really not that short. To me the A8L seems a bit too long, though I probably wouldn't feel that way if I owned an A8L for eight years :-)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Posted By ryoung

Re: lifespan ... ???

I've never really kept track, but nothing remarkable, either short or long. They're available from <a href="http://www.raceshopper.com/ferodo_compounds.shtml">RaceShopper</a>.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Posted By ryoung

Correct

Correct
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-03-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Posted By ryoung

Ferodo DS2500

Do the fronts now, but use them in the rear also when those pads are shot. I run slotted rotors front and rear, but the stock rotors are fine.<ul><li><a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By ryoung

The standard bias is 2:1

Stasis offers a <a href="http://www.stasisengineering.com/Category_Detail.aspx?id=9&VID=51&PID=98">4:1 bias Torsen</a> for "only" $1000, but only for manual transmission cars, and hence not the D2....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,922
Posted By ryoung

Don't need a tool, just your fingers.

Thankfully, at least this is an easy fix.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/143415.phtml">Service Interval Reset</a></li></ul>
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-26-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By ryoung

audipages is your friend

Everything you need to know about recoding the tranny can be found <a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/codingtransmission.html">Here</a>.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By ryoung

You need to pass on that message ... probably in the Feedback forum.

The end of Kawf is apparently near.

<i>And as you know we will be a vB forum in due time (actually that time is coming faster than you think).</i> .... Jason Teller three days ago.<ul><li><a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By ryoung

Fred Baker Porsche Audi just outside of Cleveland

I drive from Pittsburg to Fred Baker for all scheduled service. They've done two tranny filter/fluid changes on my S8 (I don't trust my local dealers).<ul><li><a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
Posted By ryoung

Here in the hills of SW Pennsylvania,

I'm pleased with both the longevity and the winter &amp; summer performance of the Pirelli PZero Nero M/S.
Forum: Brakes Discussion
01-18-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,520
Posted By ryoung

Correct

Correct
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