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Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 11:42am On Sep 29, 2013 |
I've just looked at the car's registration documents - it actually weighs 1934 kilos! A lot heavier than my old Audi S8, which weighed 1855 kilos, but was thirstier, due to the shorter gearing. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by elektra80: 11:54am On Sep 29, 2013 |
Siena: Problem with an average Nigerian is that they want to eat their cake and still have it. They want a car the size of a Landcruiser and an engine size of Nissan Micra.. Not possible. This is a luxury car and whoever owns this kind of car don't care about fuel consumption. If u want an economy car u can always get urself a nissan micra 1.3L |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 11:56am On Sep 29, 2013 |
elektra80: You're dead right. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by elektra80: 11:57am On Sep 29, 2013 |
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Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by elektra80: 12:00pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Siena: Problem with an average Nigerian is that they want to eat their cake and still have it. They want a car the size of a Landcruiser ,the speed of Bugatti Veryron ,the luxury of Mercedez Benz S class with an engine of Nissan Micra.. Not possible. This is a luxury car and whoever owns this kind of car don't care about fuel consumption. If u want an economy car u can always get urself a nissan micra 1.3L |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by yungboss(m): 1:43pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
This is a real uber-sedan,I love everything about it,like someone mentioned,Nigerians in Nigeria hardly drive cars like this. No matter how capable they are, they rather drive a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. I think it is okay you leave the tranny the way it is,no need to convert it 'cos the car is supposed to be a highway cruiser. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 2:11pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
^^^ Thanks Boss. Let me know when you're ready for the M3. One of my colleagues wants to sell his '04 E46 M3 Coupe for quite cheap, but no good to you, as it's RHD. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by uboma(m): 2:56pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
elektra80: So Siena even drives an automatic. Where are all those that says only dummies drive auto.. Ikenna et al. They even said dumb americans drive auto and even have a cup holder in their cars. LMAO. Very beautiful ride siena.. I want this someday. But siena.. this car doesn't have a cup holder or is there something I'm not seeing? So where do u keep ur coffee when u need to multitask? Of all the sophisticated features that this beauty possess, I wonder why you are only interested in cup holders. What an insignificant feature I look for in a car. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nickjnr: 3:01pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
This is a very beautiful car! Well done! |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by uboma(m): 3:01pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Siena: Wow! With its sheer weight and engine size, its good to hear that your new found love has fuel economy. Still waiting for the e-champagne. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nickjnr: 3:04pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
@ Siena What else is left to do? The car on its own is luxury, lol. Going through the pages, I see you still want to do some work on it. I guess by the time you are done, you are likely to prefer being in the car than being in the house! Just saying, lool |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 3:19pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Nickjnr: @ Siena That made me chuckle! Things to do: Rear monitors in front headrests, so rear passengers can also watch TV or DVD (the front has factory screen). Alloy wheel upgrade, from the current 8.5"x18" to 10"x20". Digital TV upgrade. The current analogue doesn't receive any UK channels, since the digital switchover 2 years ago. AMI (Audi Music Interface) to allow music and video on SD cards to be played. Facelift front end, comprising of grille, bumper, headlamps. Facelift rear end, comprising of full LED rear lamp clusters. Quad-tip stainless exhaust system, from the catalysts back. More power! Initially a re-map, to increase power to 355 hp. Big brake conversion, with Brembo 6-pot calipers. Reversing camera. LED license plate lights. LED front side lights. HID conversion for front foglamps. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 3:25pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
@Siena, Congrats. Their is this estate car u once restored i love the white colour u had it on, is that still available? Also would U mind posting the pictures of ur current cars 4 our viewing pleasure? Thanks |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by elektra80: 3:25pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
uboma: The cup holder thing was a sarcasm... its a very simple thing that some automakers skip. I made that comment because I read in a post on nairaland sometimes ago where someone said only lazy and dumb Americans drive auto tranny cars, that they even made a cup holder for them. Get it? |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nickjnr: 3:36pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
@ Siena Looool! To make you chuckle was my intention But if you have bought a newer model say 2010,if there is , would all these things you want to do to it have been necessary? Or better put, would all this extras you want to put/do with the car make it as current as the newest version of the Audi A8? Just asking out of curiosity as I know little or nothing about cars but willing to learn . |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 3:38pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
elektra80: But siena.. this car doesn't have a cup holder or is there something I'm not seeing? So where do u keep ur coffee when u need to multitask?Nice Question! On the course of the project, he will fix a plastic crate on top of the dashboard. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 4:43pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Nickjnr: @ Siena Even a 2012 model won't have all options fitted, it all depends on what the original buyer specified when the order for the car was placed. Besides, I like to make my cars individual, so there's always something I'd want to install to make it mine. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 4:45pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Bossforeva: @Siena, Congrats. The estate car ('03 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro) has long been sold. I'll compile some pictures at some point, and possibly create a separate thread. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 5:17pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Nice package u have here.congrats |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 5:21pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
I have some kind of feeling that siena is gradually falling in love with auto tranny and moreover is ur new baby fitted with the cylinder deactivation system? |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 5:26pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Farayolas: I have some kind of feeling that siena is gradually falling in love with auto tranny and moreover is ur new baby fitted with the cylinder deactivation system? Lol no, not falling in love with auto. I HAVE had autos in the past - my Audi A4 B6 3.0 V6 Avant Quattro was tiptronic, so was my '02 Audi S8. As long as there's enough power on tap, I can tolerate auto. Manuals are much more fun though. The Audi A8 D3 4.2 V8 does not have cylinder deactivation, allowing it to switch between either bank as an I4. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 6:48pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
I see Confirm that you are still the same man i have alway known. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by ba7man(m): 11:23pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Siena A.K.A............."LORD OF THE RINGS". |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Specialist900(m): 7:44am On Sep 30, 2013 |
Wow, such a nice ride. Congrats |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by yungboss(m): 10:35am On Sep 30, 2013 |
Siena: ^^^ Thanks Boss.the e46 is a coupe...i wouldn't mind that boss, if it's gonna replace my 323ci. By the LHD thing ...and is there a possibility of problem-free conversion? most importantly, how much is it going for sir? Please you can pm me on oshoikekhai@yahoo.com; |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Mlud: 12:27pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
@Siena Fabulous car and brilliant choice. I do like. I had a good chuckle when you wrote that you definitely will not be retrofitting a sunroof and finger print recognition. Personally I always go for both electric sunroof and climate control because sometimes I just wish to shut all windows and tilt the roof for fresh air. I understand the power differences between both cars but I'm curious as to why you went for the petrol over the lovely 4.2 diesel with fairly comparable acceleration figures, 479/480 lbs of torque and superior fuel economy. The kit on your car is mouth watering though. I love that no 2 German cars of the same make and model are the same spec-wise and I also like my cars to be individual. I love my music and will find it a little niggly that your Audi doesn't come with Bose or B&O. The audio on your car is modern enough to show the tracks on your ipod and I like the old 9ja tracks on your stereo. I struggled to get the same spec on my Mercedes R230 shape and had to "tweak" it a little to see my Ipod tracks and TV whilst keeping it looking like it came out of the factory. Good car though so ..enjoy. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 2:18pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
@ Mlud: Thanks for your very kind words. Sunroofs have drain tubes, 2 front and 2 rear. When these get blocked from sediment and similar, rain will leak into the car. The sunroof is directly above the MMI control panel, and vulnerable. So I don't honestly miss not having a sunroof. My '02 Audi S8 had an electric sunroof, but I hardly used it. Climate control all the way! The 4,2 V8 TDI makes much more torque than the petrol equivalent, but then less power. It's a low-revving unit, and I love the linear acceleration the 4.2 V8 petrol offers. The petrol engine is an all-aluminium block, while the diesel is cast iror. Really heavy, I've driven the V8 TDI, and the extra weight up front is very evident when pushing the car through corners. The fuel economy side has never really bothered me, and if needed, there's always the BMW 120D M-Sport to take care of that. Good to hear from another individual who's into quality audio. My car DOES have Bose Surround Sound, so well catered for. B&O was an option, which mine missed out on. To be honest, it doesn't sound that much different to Bose. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Olisa4all: 4:57pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
wouldn't "Quad-tip stainless exhaust system" mean a new bumper as well? Magnificent ride by the way |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 3:39am On Oct 01, 2013 |
Olisa4all: wouldn't "Quad-tip stainless exhaust system" mean a new bumper as well? Thanks bro. Quad tips will only require lower valence replacement, with an S8 item. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Mlud: 1:34pm On Oct 02, 2013 |
@Siena Reasons for your choice of carriage understood. I do use sunroofs so I have learnt that you can attach a tube to the drain holes and blow the cobwebs and sediments away to allow proper drainage. I tend to seek a car with a blend of power and economy but it can be quite a struggle. I find it challenging to find all my needs in one car so I keep the Mercedes for power and fun and drive a good tdi for economy/reasonable power as I do about 700 miles a week and sometimes more. I feel like a matyr sometimes but it helps that I enjoy having pedals at my feet and a good engine up front. I have had a good few Audis with my last being a well equipped A2 tdi. Pocket sized but good fun and economical. I agree that the diesel A8 is heavier but don't you find that with quattro and anticipating corners you can actually enjoy those long windy roads in an A8 TDI. Less fun in London I know but cool on fast A roads and the Motorway? I take nothing away from your choice though as you have a lovely car. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by ba7man(m): 9:10pm On Oct 02, 2013 |
Siena:Mr Siena. I left a message for you on your bb. Hope u don't mind checking it up. |
Re: Sachi Motorsport Audi A8 D3 4.2 Quattro Sport, Family Cruiser, V8 Content! by Nobody: 11:53pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
Lexusgs430: To appreciate the cruise, you needed to be seated @ the owners corner. Maybe we meet some day on the M25, for a drag race !!!!! Audi will beat Lexus hands down... i don't need a prophet. I'm always on track. the Germans are the greatest carmakers of all time... BMWs are the fastest consumer built cars, followed by Mercedes and Volkswagen. |
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