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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 176,564
Posted By Nick Conlon

So I brought my car to a indy shop to get rear...

So I brought my car to a indy shop to get rear brake work done. They stated that the drivers side parking brake motor needed to be replaced and would cost 500 dollars.

I agreed and they installed...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
02-17-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,220
Posted By Nick Conlon

I am interested PM'd

I am interested PM'd
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
09-05-2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,100
Posted By Nick Conlon

interested...

How much shipped to Wisconsin? 53590
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,147
Posted By Nick Conlon

Purchase location and instructions

So I found the actual latch on amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00938XYM6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As far as the replacement it was fairly simple. Take a flat head...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
02-07-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By Nick Conlon

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,602
Posted By Nick Conlon

A little more info, it only happens when turning...

A little more info, it only happens when turning left AND going over a bump. Never when going straight. If I turn the wheel left and right on a straight road, nothing. Park and turn the wheel nothing.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,602
Posted By Nick Conlon

Clunk from front wheel well

New noise today, apart from the constant crunching and creaking going over bumps in the frigid cold I have noticed something new. When making a left turn AND going over a bump there is a soft clunk...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,850
Posted By Nick Conlon

I agree with the vossen, I prefer simple over all...

I agree with the vossen, I prefer simple over all the complicated spokes on the other ones.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

Well I stand corrected :) Still would like a...

Well I stand corrected :)

Still would like a link to that $400 new compressor though. ;)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

I thought the hoot was fixed by switching to the...

I thought the hoot was fixed by switching to the new purple fluid instead of the gold which is more costly? Also, can you link the compressor at 400 new cheapest I could find was 700 and I need a new...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

I'd make a new thread in the A8 forum dedicated...

I'd make a new thread in the A8 forum dedicated to your issue, might get more responses.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

it's recommended to just not change it at high...

it's recommended to just not change it at high mileage. There is a proper way of doing it but it takes about 3 full flushes with new filters. The issue is you flush it once, and if it has never been...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

Oh yeah, front upper control arms and bushings as...

Oh yeah, front upper control arms and bushings as well, this car is heavy and they just chew through those like crazy. Squeaking over bumps due to them is normal though, a lot of people have tried to...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2014, 04:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,799
Posted By Nick Conlon

Well first off I'll start by saying the A8 is an...

Well first off I'll start by saying the A8 is an excellent choice. While yes an 04-06 is a little older now I can honestly say unless i am getting a newer A8 or equivalent merc/bmw series there is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,050
Posted By Nick Conlon

Just as an update for everyone. I brought it to...

Just as an update for everyone. I brought it to Accumoto to have the suspension looked over. Couldn't find any leaks on the lines or the struts. However he did find that the compressor was not...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,835
Posted By Nick Conlon

On a somewhat related note, anyone have the part...

On a somewhat related note, anyone have the part number and/or link to buy for the 2004 a8 sat radio mounting bracket?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By Nick Conlon

yeah so with the cap off and the fiber optics...

yeah so with the cap off and the fiber optics plugged into the sat, with the mmi shutting off and popping it should mean that the sat is not closing that loop. In other words dead sat radio. :( I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By Nick Conlon

This kind of fits with this thread. I recently...

This kind of fits with this thread. I recently purchased a used SAT radio from ebay that came out of a 2004 audi a8l (same as my car). I hooked it up in back and brought it up on my MMI. It stated i...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,964
Posted By Nick Conlon

If not that and it is more of an electronic buzz...

If not that and it is more of an electronic buzz the stereo might not be properly grounded and that's why it increases with speed. Generally if this is the case all speakers would buzz not just one.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,563
Posted By Nick Conlon

Reading that pdf you posted (which is amazing,...

Reading that pdf you posted (which is amazing, anyone with air suspension should check this out) states in an emergency situation the damper in no longer energized created an excessively stiff ride....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,563
Posted By Nick Conlon

I agree mishar, I'm just puzzled why it was...

I agree mishar, I'm just puzzled why it was happening when I had no air in the springs. Possible that the air control module decided since there was no air to lighten the damping. Not sure, but since...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,563
Posted By Nick Conlon

I get what you are saying on how it is suppose to...

I get what you are saying on how it is suppose to be stiff since there is no cushion to support the car anymore. Does seem odd....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,563
Posted By Nick Conlon

hmmm that is strange then, when my suspension...

hmmm that is strange then, when my suspension went down to the bump stops up front, with the nose super low to the ground any bump caused the car to bounce excessively like you were on a bus, or a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,563
Posted By Nick Conlon

I think he was referring to the feeling of no...

I think he was referring to the feeling of no struts. I got the same feeling when the air completely let out of mine. When you go over a bump instead of absorbing it the car moves up a down in a wide...
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