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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2016, 03:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,463
Posted By sterfry

While you can buy an A8 for around $10k now it...

While you can buy an A8 for around $10k now it was still an $80k vehicle when new. Some maintenance and repair costs reflect this. Just something you may want to keep in mind when calculating your...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-11-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 73,708
Posted By sterfry

I have been using the Viseeo Tune2Air with the...

I have been using the Viseeo Tune2Air with the AMI dock cable in my car for a few years. I'm OCD so I figured I would try the Audi OEM solution. I ordered one from Audi of Beverly Hills and they...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-06-2015, 02:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,371
Posted By sterfry

I use an aftermarket bluetooth streaming adapter...

I use an aftermarket bluetooth streaming adapter with my AMI. Works good or great depending on what version of iOS is on my phone.

ViseeO Tune2Air...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By sterfry

Hood release wire snapped with hood closed....

Hood release wire snapped with hood closed. (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/hood-release-wire-snapped-hood-closed-2830934/)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-24-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By sterfry

Is 3M Adhesive Remover safe on plastic?

Is 3M Adhesive Remover safe on plastic?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-10-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By sterfry

The VW equivalent is part number N10334605 - 6mm...

The VW equivalent is part number N10334605 - 6mm x 20mm.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-07-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,007
Posted By sterfry

As a former car dealer I was unable to get...

As a former car dealer I was unable to get Michelin to warranty a defect with their product. Every time I contacted Michelin for my customers or myself I was basically told they they only produce...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 775
Posted By sterfry

While the new A6 looks like a baby A8, it's not. ...

While the new A6 looks like a baby A8, it's not. Once you get inside your hands will inform you that the quality of materials and switchgear is a step below an A8. It's not a bad car but just be...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-14-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By sterfry

Just swapped out the original battery last week. ...

Just swapped out the original battery last week. 2004 A8 built in December 2003 so 9 years and 10 months on the original battery. It wasn't dead but it was on it's way out.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-23-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,535
Posted By sterfry

When I first purchased my A8 I noticed the rough...

When I first purchased my A8 I noticed the rough spot at 1,800 rpm in neutral. I went to the Audi dealership and spoke with a technician. He said he thought it was normal so we tried another A8 on...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-20-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,264
Posted By sterfry

I have a ViseeO WMA1000 with firmware 3.20 and an...

I have a ViseeO WMA1000 with firmware 3.20 and an OEM bluetooth telephone interface in place of the OnStar system. With my Samsung Galaxy S3 there is no audio playing in the background while on a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-18-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By sterfry

If the interior of the Model S is the only low...

If the interior of the Model S is the only low point of the car I think that's encouraging considering it's the very first vehicle Tesla has built from the ground up. GM has been building...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-18-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Posted By sterfry

It's true your company can potentially save money...

It's true your company can potentially save money by taking the car somewhere other than the dealer for routine maintenance.

The plastic splash shield under the engine of a D4 has an MSRP of $383....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,887
Posted By sterfry

So what happened to the rest of the S8 the...

So what happened to the rest of the S8 the calipers came off of?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,769
Posted By sterfry

Audi has a form on their website to transfer the...

Audi has a form on their website to transfer the CPO warranty for a $150 transfer fee if the car was sold as a CPO on or after September 1, 2011

CPO Warranty Transfer Form...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-02-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,696
Posted By sterfry

I think Onan might be offended that you compare...

I think Onan might be offended that you compare the sound of their generators to the fart-can, potato-launcher, etc. on the back of a hopped up rice burner.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-26-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,193
Posted By sterfry

My oil filter cap arrived today. It looks great!...

My oil filter cap arrived today. It looks great! Thanks Mishar!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-26-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,696
Posted By sterfry

In my opinion the reason the A8 D3 gets respect...

In my opinion the reason the A8 D3 gets respect is because of the "clean" design. The current trend in auto design is hard edges and pronounced character lines. While that looks good right now I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By sterfry

On the MMI screen in the first picture if you...

On the MMI screen in the first picture if you press the upper right MMI button currently labeled SOURCE, how many CD players are listed? Some of the aftermarket interfaces show up as an additional...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-26-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,315
Posted By sterfry

Here is a link to how I removed mine with no...

Here is a link to how I removed mine with no cutting:

Ball joint tool thread (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24310102&postcount=11)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-23-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,193
Posted By sterfry

Count me in for 1 oil filter cap.

Count me in for 1 oil filter cap.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-16-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,703
Posted By sterfry

I'm going a bit off topic here. I assume there...

I'm going a bit off topic here. I assume there is some form of flash memory in the modules to store the coding data. This thread has me wondering about how many write cycles the different modules...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-15-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By sterfry

I ran over something in my Nissan that went...

I ran over something in my Nissan that went through the tire and wheel. I took the wheel to a local machine shop, they welded the damaged area and machined it back down. It's held air and I have...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By sterfry

My 2004 has the same vibration around 1,800 rpms....

My 2004 has the same vibration around 1,800 rpms. I checked a 2006 A8 and it behaves the same way. I never notice it while the car is in gear so I assume it's just a characteristic of the engine...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,095
Posted By sterfry

For JohnnyJ: Always remember "No good deed...

For JohnnyJ:

Always remember "No good deed goes unpunished".

For Jeff:

You may find the dealer that was "too expensive" is now your only source for future service or repair on your A8.
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