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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-23-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

So glad you got yours straightened out Dan! ...

So glad you got yours straightened out Dan! Haven't been on here in a while, but wanted to check in. I'm driving a 2010 BMW 750LI with Dinan Stage 5 chipset. The car has many wonderful options,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

The rain DID last for hours, and it was a deluge....

The rain DID last for hours, and it was a deluge. If you'll note the upper console where the sunroof control is, there are small vents on either side, which ironically, are positioned directly ABOVE...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

You're absolutely right about the Benz forums. ...

You're absolutely right about the Benz forums. Even on MBWorld, I haven't received as good a feedback as do here. This is almost a brotherhood of fellow A8 owners who earnestly want to help one...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

Interesting that the Audi dealer, as part of...

Interesting that the Audi dealer, as part of their oil change service, blows compressed air through the drains to clean them. Wonder if they're aware of the danger of the tubes becoming disconnected...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-02-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

I was skeptical too, and being that I'm the...

I was skeptical too, and being that I'm the actual insurance agent who insures the car, I had close ties to the adjuster, who I made certain was on his game when it came to settling the claim and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-02-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,074
Posted By pmdeaver

Clogged sunroof drains totaled my car!

So I've been in a dark place for several weeks. One evening it rained incessantly ALL NIGHT LONG and into the morning.

When I came out to leave for work, I noticed water on the center console, in...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-28-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,760
Posted By pmdeaver

I was waiting for your sagacious input, Mishar! ...

I was waiting for your sagacious input, Mishar! Thanks for chiming in.

Engine is definitely not running cold. What else could it be?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-28-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,760
Posted By pmdeaver

"its probably the thermostat, which is buried...

"its probably the thermostat, which is buried under the timing belt and tends to force that job, assuming port injection (pre FSI) 4.2."

So being that my engine is FSI (no timing belt), is the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-27-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,760
Posted By pmdeaver

Thanks, MP, for the feedback. I have a 2007, so...

Thanks, MP, for the feedback. I have a 2007, so no timing belt, thank heavens.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-27-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,760
Posted By pmdeaver

No heat!

So the weather is changing finally, and I was tempted to up the temperature in my car a few days ago. I was shocked to discover that regardless of how high I cranked the temperature, no heat!

The...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-31-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By pmdeaver

It's odd that a body shop up there wouldn't be...

It's odd that a body shop up there wouldn't be able to have the part shipped. I had to replace a door, and my body shop guy had to order the door from Oregon.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By pmdeaver

Thanks, MP. Appreciate the additional insight!

Thanks, MP. Appreciate the additional insight!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By pmdeaver

Thanks, Snatchman. I had come across some old...

Thanks, Snatchman. I had come across some old posts, and that's what led me to that conclusion. Still haven't purchased Rosstech yet. Really need to do that.

I appreciate both your comments!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By pmdeaver

Parking Brake Failure?

Just had this appear, and it stays illuminated while the engine is on. Is this something associated with the rear brakes simply needing service or something else?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-26-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,778
Posted By pmdeaver

I'm guessing just the mere fact that "any" fuel...

I'm guessing just the mere fact that "any" fuel was added (after the car had been sitting for an extended period of time) most likely stirred up whatever residue or trash that was in the tank and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,786
Posted By pmdeaver

Do you really have to ask that? $$$$$$

Do you really have to ask that? $$$$$$
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 737
Posted By pmdeaver

Hofele Performance Chip

Anyone have any experience with or comments on this?

Audi A8 Performance Chip Tuning Chip Plug Play by Hofele America | eBay
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,849
Posted By pmdeaver

So glad you weren't injured. Great testament to...

So glad you weren't injured. Great testament to the stability/rigidity of our cars.

Relative to shipping, there's a service online where you can enter the pickup and destination and companies...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,720
Posted By pmdeaver

Beautiful car. Nicely done. Gorgeous!

Beautiful car. Nicely done. Gorgeous!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,166
Posted By pmdeaver

Hats off! Well done! Beautiful job. Now come...

Hats off! Well done! Beautiful job. Now come to NC and do mine!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,103
Posted By pmdeaver

I had something similar happen ONCE about a month...

I had something similar happen ONCE about a month ago. I was driving to work, went to pass someone, and the car wouldn't down-shift for the pass and kind of got stuck in the gear it was in. I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,547
Posted By pmdeaver

Relative to the pocket door, I think it's as easy...

Relative to the pocket door, I think it's as easy as replacing the black plastic pegs that hold the door in from the inside of the pocket. Same thing happened to mine, and I noticed the black peg...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-06-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By pmdeaver

Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy! Thanks...

Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy! Thanks for all your valuable insight and wit!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,119
Posted By pmdeaver

Definitely go with the A8L. On the money.

Definitely go with the A8L. On the money.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,398
Posted By pmdeaver

Let us know (and more specifically, let me know)...

Let us know (and more specifically, let me know) if you decide to sell any of those project cars!
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