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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-07-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,759
Posted By mattsimis

I put both the designs up so you guys can get...

I put both the designs up so you guys can get printed locally:

Vacuum pod arms:
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/audi-a8-d3-vacuum-pod-arms-21859

Anti Roll Bar (Sway) bushing:...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,160
Posted By mattsimis

Yeah no AMI but got it working again. Think the...

Yeah no AMI but got it working again. Think the problem was very centric to this car (Jap import). Basically the Audi supplied MiniDisc player was the issue. I never noticed it also disappeared.....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,160
Posted By mattsimis

Changed battery and now CD Changer blank in MMI!

So this morning I change the battery in the A8, recoded Battery Module to a Varta with the same CCA (cant buy any actual Euro brands here..) and that was just swell, the power trunk started to work...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-25-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By mattsimis

This morning scrubbed it down, very clean now but...

This morning scrubbed it down, very clean now but still no dice, ACC Sensor blocked when over 30kph (annoying to test of course as you only get the message/can enable at driving speeds).
I suspect...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,397
Posted By mattsimis

Sounds like poor mans water-meth injection. But...

Sounds like poor mans water-meth injection. But with real water injection they use mixes of water and meth (or just windscreen washer) and spray it at super high pressures so its a very fine mist....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-24-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By mattsimis

After doing all that took it out on the road to...

After doing all that took it out on the road to try ACC for the first time only to be greeted with a message "ACC Sensor Blocked". If its the square piece in the middle of the lower grill its not...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,362
Posted By mattsimis

I agree on the point about the air intake flaps,...

I agree on the point about the air intake flaps, when working they do enhance the note. Also putting in a K&N filter also amps things up a bit, tho that's a controversial suggestion!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By mattsimis

Excellent thanks guys, went out and got a...

Excellent thanks guys, went out and got a precision screwdriver set with extension. It is T8.

In summary all the following were needed:
One 4mm Allen key
T8 bit
T30 bit
T55 bit

Rest was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-22-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By mattsimis

Stuck midway through job, can't get steering column off

Got what should be the hards bits done, airbag out, steering wheel removed.. But can't find any fitting for the 2 deeply recessed screws either side of the lower column.. See photo. I can't even see...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,027
Posted By mattsimis

Nice price on the wheels and nice looking too....

Nice price on the wheels and nice looking too. Did you get a good deal on the Redline ATF and tranny filter?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-11-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By mattsimis

Hmm actually now I'm in the menu and Linkslenker...

Hmm actually now I'm in the menu and Linkslenker isn't an option anywhere!?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-11-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By mattsimis

Sweet thanks! I did see this but didnt twig what...

Sweet thanks! I did see this but didnt twig what it meant. I like how the Germans make up new words for stuff! Linkslenker - English translation - bab.la German-English dictionary...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-11-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By mattsimis

Just noticed my Air Con settings in MMI are reversed!

It thinks the driver is in the left seat, which is all kinds of wrong (in NZ). Presume this is because I have a French originated MMI controller installed. Ive checked the Car + Setup menu and no...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-05-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,759
Posted By mattsimis

Thanks. These are printed with 80% infill, so...

Thanks. These are printed with 80% infill, so they arent intended to be solid. A solid nylon bushing would be nearly like a solid metal bushing.
On the fibre reinforcing, true these arent...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-04-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,759
Posted By mattsimis

Netiher will Nylon, outside of specific strong...

Netiher will Nylon, outside of specific strong acids, which (along with water on metal) would also attack metal. But to clarify, Im not presenting this as a superior option to Metal, merely something...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-04-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,759
Posted By mattsimis

3D Printed vacuum pod arms

A demo of the vacuum pod arms I designed and printed to replace the defective Audi original. You can see the pods demo the vacuum over the rev range, thereby opening up different air intake tracts...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,637
Posted By mattsimis

Yes Linear mode sucks.. but you can choose one of...

Yes Linear mode sucks.. but you can choose one of the other modes at any time..
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

Update: - Checked each vacuum line and every...

Update:

- Checked each vacuum line and every one of them broke once disturbed. Replaced all lines with some rather bling after market tuning. Now have a bucked of old vacuum lines.
- Checked each...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-08-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

Yep, in Sports mode and with the MAF disconnected...

Yep, in Sports mode and with the MAF disconnected the RPM is higher and the problem just not there in any meaningful way. Its really evident when cruising.. but actually driving hard or barely moving...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-08-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

There are no relevant codes, in Engine I have a...

There are no relevant codes, in Engine I have a code for Engine Mount and a check Steering Wheel Control Module DTC, in the Steering Wheel section I have a code for the Cruise Control stalk (it was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-07-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

So replaced the MAF and its pretty much the same...

So replaced the MAF and its pretty much the same symptoms, a series of 5 shudders at approx 1900rpm. If you push through it, it will clumsily get above 2100 RPM and run fine. Its also fine from idle...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,668
Posted By mattsimis

Looks way nicer, though I am biased, I...

Looks way nicer, though I am biased, I plastidip'ed my grille and window trim (dont like faded fake chrome on a silver car).
I also gave it a light dusting of Plastidip Silver Metaliser to give it...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

Whats the two issues? A dirty fuel filter after...

Whats the two issues? A dirty fuel filter after 15years of operation (on what I'm sure is the original filter) isnt an issue. Im just having one issue, on probably the original MAF.
But yes I am...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

Yep when replacing the filter the fuel was...

Yep when replacing the filter the fuel was completely clean looking, which was a bit of a tell tale that performance would be no better or worse.

My issue is pretty much hot or cold engine. My...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By mattsimis

Ok so many fill ups and 2 fuel filters later.. no...

Ok so many fill ups and 2 fuel filters later.. no change. The problem isnt a blocked filter though it was worth a shot.

Its very similar to this problem:...
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