Deer encounter....

GHart81 · 11-19-2007, 09:18 AM

I had a "deer encounter" of the worst kind and if it was not for God and my very stout & solidly built A8 it turned out to be only a mere inconvenience. These cars are so solid the poor deer didn't have a chance.

Here what happened, I was on my way home from work when a deer jumped out from behind the support column of an underpass on I-270. I didn't have time to even tap the brakes...we met at 65 mph plus.

The insurance totaled (over $14K to repair) out the car so I had to put the old girl to rest. The old saying goes, there is always a "silver" lining in every cloud...I am adding to the list of A8'ers that convert over to the "S" club. I replaced it with a 2003 Avus Silver S8 with burgundy interior, all options less the solar roof. Here are some initial shots.

Immediate modes...upgrade the navigation to the RNS-E Navi plus. Paul W. can you post the procedure or send me the word copy of the navi.us web site (the link posted does not work).

Also has anyone hardwired your valentine one via the sun roof consol?

The difference in the ride is amazing...nothing like my 98 A8.

G. Hart

PaulW · 11-19-2007, 09:21 AM

Sorry about the deer, but nice new ride....

RNS-E forum

jazbo123 · 11-19-2007, 09:27 AM

GHart81 · 11-19-2007, 09:38 AM

They gave me 7900 for the buyout. It was not too far off what Kelly Blue Book.

GHart81 · 11-19-2007, 09:40 AM

Any suggestions here..?

Thanks,

G. Hart

audikillsbmw · 11-19-2007, 09:42 AM

pkrasusky · 11-19-2007, 09:46 AM

...on the purchase though - Avus is def. one of *the* coolest colors Audi's ever come up with (or that of any other mfg. for that matter).

And them RS4 looking wheels look fabulous on there.

Very cool, well done, good for you.

Enjoy it! Great that you walked unscathed...

GHart81 · 11-19-2007, 09:48 AM

I thought I read somewhere that the A4/A6 will not work in the S8's. Only the A3 unit will work...this was I think from the UK folks who have done it.

G. Hart

PaulW · 11-19-2007, 09:51 AM

You take the sliver strip off the bottom, then cut the bottom off where the strip was with a hacksaw, then shape the corners at the top with a sanding block. You don't touch the sides or the top.

I would make sure you get one with 0200 software or know how to upgrade the software. I don't know how to do that.

GHart81 · 11-19-2007, 09:56 AM

Great...thanks.

11-19-2007, 09:21 AM	#2
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,216	Congrats! Sorry about the deer, but nice new ride.... RNS-E forum __________________ 07 S8

11-19-2007, 09:27 AM	#3
jazbo123 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,850	Glad U R OK. How was the buyout vs. "fair" value? __________________ jazbo123 98 A8Q

11-19-2007, 09:38 AM	#4
GHart81 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 246	Re: Glad U R OK. How was the buyout vs. "fair" value? They gave me 7900 for the buyout. It was not too far off what Kelly Blue Book. __________________ Current: 03' Avus Silver S8 Recently departed: 98' Pearl White A8 4.2Q: 60GB Ipod Integration, HID upgrade, K&N filter upgrade, clear corners and side markers. Summer wheels: 18' Barbus Rims Winter wheels: 17' Upgraded OEM Audi Rims

11-19-2007, 09:40 AM	#5
GHart81 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 246	Where to pick up a RNS-E (outside of Ebay)??? Any suggestions here..? Thanks, G. Hart __________________ Current: 03' Avus Silver S8 Recently departed: 98' Pearl White A8 4.2Q: 60GB Ipod Integration, HID upgrade, K&N filter upgrade, clear corners and side markers. Summer wheels: 18' Barbus Rims Winter wheels: 17' Upgraded OEM Audi Rims

11-19-2007, 09:42 AM	#6
audikillsbmw Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,201	There are 1 or 2 kits listed in the classifieds. __________________ ************************************************* Johnny B. - OFFICIAL 2007 C5 A6 POST WHORE - - OFFICIAL 2008 C5 A6 POST WHORE - R.I.P. Thor- 10/97-8/08.. I miss you buddy :( Racing Green PE 2000 A6 4.2: All options except warm weather & Sport package... MODS: Bilstein shocks, H&R Sport springs, 18x8.5" wheels (et30) with 235/40's, blacked-out RS6 upper grille, debadged, 15mm (F) and 20mm (R) spacers (SOLD,) Darintake mod (w/screen,) 00032 trans recode, high flow race cats (courtesy of 034 Motorsport,) plain black 3-spoke steering wheel, 605 "mod", painted rear valance, drilled rotors F&R, Metal Master front pads, VAST performance fan, clear corners, and various other things. FUTURE PROJECTS: NONE. She will be gone soon. Previous Rides: 1996 A4 2.8Q 1992 Acura Legend LS sedan 1986 Ford F-250 2WD

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11-19-2007, 09:46 AM	#7
pkrasusky AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,563	GOLLLLLLLLLLY! That musta scared the beejeebus out of you! Shat yerself? I'd have! 8-) Congrats... ...on the purchase though - Avus is def. one of the coolest colors Audi's ever come up with (or that of any other mfg. for that matter). And them RS4 looking wheels look fabulous on there. Very cool, well done, good for you. Enjoy it! Great that you walked unscathed... __________________ -Paul CT '01 //S8 FOR SALE in AW D2 CLASSIFIEDS '87 930 45k'58 TR3A commuter Previous: '95 //S6 6spd '87 190E 2.3-16 '88 ///M5 '80 242GT '76 VW Westfalia - whoa magic bus!

11-19-2007, 09:48 AM	#8
GHart81 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 246	What part number will fit in the S8? I thought I read somewhere that the A4/A6 will not work in the S8's. Only the A3 unit will work...this was I think from the UK folks who have done it. G. Hart __________________ Current: 03' Avus Silver S8 Recently departed: 98' Pearl White A8 4.2Q: 60GB Ipod Integration, HID upgrade, K&N filter upgrade, clear corners and side markers. Summer wheels: 18' Barbus Rims Winter wheels: 17' Upgraded OEM Audi Rims

11-19-2007, 09:51 AM	#9
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,216	You want the A4 unit You take the sliver strip off the bottom, then cut the bottom off where the strip was with a hacksaw, then shape the corners at the top with a sanding block. You don't touch the sides or the top. I would make sure you get one with 0200 software or know how to upgrade the software. I don't know how to do that. __________________ 07 S8

11-19-2007, 09:56 AM	#10
GHart81 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 246	Re: You want the A4 unit Great...thanks. __________________ Current: 03' Avus Silver S8 Recently departed: 98' Pearl White A8 4.2Q: 60GB Ipod Integration, HID upgrade, K&N filter upgrade, clear corners and side markers. Summer wheels: 18' Barbus Rims Winter wheels: 17' Upgraded OEM Audi Rims

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