This post will cover various oem+ mods added to the car The first quick and easy mod i found is D3 rear boot lid gas struts, they are chrome and look really cool especially if the car is black. I used Febi ones from autodoc: Next, a full set of…

This post will cover various odd jobs on the car that are too small for their own posts. Starting off with leaking cylinder head, I've had this done in part 2 of this project but as you will find out, it was badly bodged.... and paid someone good…

Ever since part 6 of this project, ever since when I fitted and installed a brand new head unit and amp, I've been plagued by a constant, rpm-dependent whine of the alternator in the speakers. To fix this I have tried every single 'noise isolator' and…

In this post I will cover what I've done to the audio system in the car. To begin with, my D2 came with the optional Bose audio system and (back then) range topping RNS-D head unit: By today standards its old, out of date (last map update was…

In this post I'll cover refurb of the front and rear suspension. Front: Front subframe has been preserved in near perfect condition as the 2.8 leaks oil everywhere which eventually ends up on the subframe, bushes were also OK so i didn't touch them. All…

In this part of the recomissioning, I'll focus one some of the interior work that I've done to the car. The 2 front Recaro seats have leaky lumbar support, it's a super common fault on all the D2's. Once pumped up they…

So after bringing the car home I took my car to mechanic we agreed on the below work to be done: 1.Full gearbox service 2. Replacement of Timing belt, water pump, thermostat, aux belt, all tensioners. 3. Full service: engine oil, spark plugs, oil filter, air filter, 2x cabin…

There comes a time in every mans life where he can finally affoard his 'realistically affoardable dream car' to me, it's an Audi A8, I don't care what engine as long as it's a Quattro in black with matching leather. My example…