sempaipaul
November 14th, 2016, 18:37
Alright guys...
As I attempt to clean out my garage (since I am purchasing a condo and also have way too many projects going on) --- and, actually finally sell one of my six cars this past Friday (2005 A4); I spent some quality time in the restroom ---- browsing the lovely craigslist pages of my local town ---- and two hours later I have this sitting in my drive way:
https://s14.postimg.org/l6837mdwx/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/m8i9q5wq5/)
https://s14.postimg.org/vhkg0a5m9/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/j2xnzye3x/)
https://s14.postimg.org/j47ltdfxt/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/72c7z86p9/)
https://s14.postimg.org/bcvh8k169/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/i3byhzobx/)
https://s14.postimg.org/cgflkiltd/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/uj8obqhnx/)
https://s14.postimg.org/ad56cum0h/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/u7r7yz17x/)
2001 S8 with 90k miles fully loaded with all service records including the original window sticker and some nice options including the solar sunroof, all window shades, front and rear heated (Recaro) seats, front and rear parking sensors, factory GPS (which now is quite worthless) --- but still.
The barge joins my fleet of the following:
1. 2003 RS6 - currently apart (almost back together --- since February and getting all kinds of work done on it)
2. 2016 Jetta - daily
3. 2004 Cayenne S - family hauler
4. 2012 Fiat 500 - when I feel invincible and want to zoom around town in Washington DC.
5. 1987 Porsche 951 - project being finished up and soon posted for sale
6. 1979 911 SC - project currently in full complete restoration/engine build, etc. stage.
In any sense....
As a particular owner I plan on doing the following to refresh the S8. Although all service records are present since day 1 --- I did not see anything in regards to a timing belt service so, that is #1 on the list. From there I'd like to find out what else you guys would recommend as "while in there" items. My RS6 is currently going through a turbo replacement and a full timing belt change out to include all rollers, water pump, etc. also doing chain guides, and some other items. So - with that said --- what else would you guys recommend.
Additionally - I plan on doing new shocks and hopefully lowering springs (also open to recommendations) and a full control arm kit.
Look forward to some feedback on my impulsive buy!
Best,
Paul
As I attempt to clean out my garage (since I am purchasing a condo and also have way too many projects going on) --- and, actually finally sell one of my six cars this past Friday (2005 A4); I spent some quality time in the restroom ---- browsing the lovely craigslist pages of my local town ---- and two hours later I have this sitting in my drive way:
https://s14.postimg.org/l6837mdwx/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/m8i9q5wq5/)
https://s14.postimg.org/vhkg0a5m9/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/j2xnzye3x/)
https://s14.postimg.org/j47ltdfxt/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/72c7z86p9/)
https://s14.postimg.org/bcvh8k169/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/i3byhzobx/)
https://s14.postimg.org/cgflkiltd/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/uj8obqhnx/)
https://s14.postimg.org/ad56cum0h/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/u7r7yz17x/)
2001 S8 with 90k miles fully loaded with all service records including the original window sticker and some nice options including the solar sunroof, all window shades, front and rear heated (Recaro) seats, front and rear parking sensors, factory GPS (which now is quite worthless) --- but still.
The barge joins my fleet of the following:
1. 2003 RS6 - currently apart (almost back together --- since February and getting all kinds of work done on it)
2. 2016 Jetta - daily
3. 2004 Cayenne S - family hauler
4. 2012 Fiat 500 - when I feel invincible and want to zoom around town in Washington DC.
5. 1987 Porsche 951 - project being finished up and soon posted for sale
6. 1979 911 SC - project currently in full complete restoration/engine build, etc. stage.
In any sense....
As a particular owner I plan on doing the following to refresh the S8. Although all service records are present since day 1 --- I did not see anything in regards to a timing belt service so, that is #1 on the list. From there I'd like to find out what else you guys would recommend as "while in there" items. My RS6 is currently going through a turbo replacement and a full timing belt change out to include all rollers, water pump, etc. also doing chain guides, and some other items. So - with that said --- what else would you guys recommend.
Additionally - I plan on doing new shocks and hopefully lowering springs (also open to recommendations) and a full control arm kit.
Look forward to some feedback on my impulsive buy!
Best,
Paul