Palmers Audi S8 - Project Waft

[Palmers]

2002 in Silver, with black leather. (Cant stand beige!) 142k with full service history. Cambelt, water pump, stat and aux belt done 3k ago. All important auto box rebulid for 2k too!

General plans include to tidy her up a bit, and just generally fettle! She has taken daily driver duties from the fiesta (hurrah!)

Only have these photos at the moment and they are pants, shes also a bit dirty! Will get some more over the next few weeks as I sort various bits out etc.














E0A = No special edition
0GE = Emission standard EU3
4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
6XF = Exterior mirrors: with memory function, electrically foldable/adjustable/heated
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical, large viewing field
1KW = Disc brakes, rear
J1G = Battery 450 A (92 Ah)
1ZL = Disc brakes, front
1BD = Suspension/shock absorption for special sports design
3FQ = Electric sliding/pop-up sun roof with automatic pre-selection
5MW = Decorative inserts, dark myrtle wood
7X2 = Park distance control, front and rear
F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
8GT = Compact alternator 90 - 150A
0G7 = Tiptronic
0YU = Weight range 19 installation control only, no requirement forecast
0JK = Weight category front axle weight range 10
T7S = 8-cylinder gasoline engine 4.2 L unit 077.2 (aluminum)
8JJ = Headlight with gas discharge lamp for driving on the left
U0L = Instrument insert with tachometer clock and mph speedometer
X2B = National sales program Great Britain
1N1 = Power steering
2ZS = Leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel with Tiptronic
3HA = Without leather parts scope
8Q3 = Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving)
8Z5 = Not hot country
M8G = 8-cyl. gasoline eng. 4.2 L/265 kW V8 40Vcamshaft adjust. w/o cyl. cutout
7Q2 = Navigation system with color screen
C9T = Alloy wheels 8J x 18
7K0 = Without tire pressure warning light
3L4 = Electric seat adjustment for both front seats, drivers seat with memory system
S5Z = Tank fill with anti-spark fouling (special fuel)
4KP = Side and rear windows, acoustic glass
3Y5 = Electrically operated roll-up sun screen for rear window and mechanically operated for side windows
4K4 = Radio remote controlled central locking
5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz
1SA = Without additional front underbody guard
5Z0 = Without separate power seats rear
Q1D = Sports front seats
4GP = Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sunshield and viewing window for vehicle identification number

[PowerslideSWE]

Very nice, such handsome cars.

[tastyorange]

Unusual 4 spoke optional multi function steering wheel

[Palmers]

tastyorange said:

Unusual 4 spoke optional multi function steering wheel

Someone else said that as well.

I didnt even know it had the paddles until i tried to turn down the radio volume and got a V8 growl! Lol

[Palmers]

The car has been away for around 10 days. Returned to me yesterday. The eagle eyed reader will see whats been happening



Its going to modified nationals this year. Well tomorrow it is! Ive washed clayed, polished and waxed it in preperation. Also done a full LED light conversion. All 30 odd!! Pressed plates are ready to go on. Just waiting for a few bits of trim to come back from the sprayers

Will get lots of pics over the weekend!

[BuzzBravado]

LPG'd?

[Andy665]

Lovely, often looked at them but bottled out for fear of big bills - opted for a Jaguar S-Type R instead - typical man maths :-)

Edited by Andy665 on Thursday 21st May 17:03

[Palmers]

BuzzBravado said:

LPG'd?

Correct

I was debatig an S type R. Just dont think im that old yet haha

[iacabu]

Lovely car although I've never been a fan of the snowflake wheels.

Rare sight on the road too

[Magic919]

I was hoping for nitrous.

[shalmaneser]

Magic919 said:

I was hoping for nitrous.

Proper Ronin spec!

[wackydo]

Very nice.

How much was the LPG conversion if you don't mind me asking?

And how big is the LPG tank?

[irfan1712]

Replaces Fiesta with an S8... how it should be done!

looks a cracker mate. Still have a soft spot for these and similar age 750's!

[Palmers]

I absolutely agree on the wheels. They look shat. But have full tread on all tyres so i guess thats a bonus.

Spent this weekend at modified nationals.

The ole barge doubled up as a tent for me and the Mrs too. Do them windows up and i could hear naff all, slept like a log!!

Got back and realised i actually took no photos! Pretty bummed out but managed to find one a mate took.

[fullbeem]

Looks very well cared for

[Palmers]

fullbeem said:

Looks very well cared for

You wouldnt believe its done 143k lol

[TheAngryDog]

Nice OP, have a bit of a soft spot for these.

I am told by a tuning company I know that these go very well after a remap.

[Palmers]

TheAngryDog said:

Nice OP, have a bit of a soft spot for these.

I am told by a tuning company I know that these go very well after a remap.

Really?

I cant see an N/A V8 getting much from a map to be honest. What tuning company was it?

Chris

[TheAngryDog]

Palmers said:

TheAngryDog said:

Nice OP, have a bit of a soft spot for these.

I am told by a tuning company I know that these go very well after a remap.

Really?

I cant see an N/A V8 getting much from a map to be honest. What tuning company was it?

Chris

DNA Tuning in Alcester.

[Palmers]

Gave the interior a shampoo today.

Doing the mats



Doing the floor



Its amazing how much grime a carpet that looks clean holds!






Smells so fresh inside now