Thank You guys!
05-10-2010 | 07:07 AM
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From: Sweden
My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
So I saw my E61 rolling off into the sunrise with its new owner last Friday morning 
It was an awesome and extremely reliable car, and had it been possible to move the mods to a newer one without modding the mods (LOL) I would probably have gone the 535d way. Now however I did not feel like starting all over again looking for mirrors, bumpers etc so I just sold most of it with the car.
I still have my M5 front brakes, a 3-spoke steering wheel (NOT the M5 one), 2x SE mirrors and a dog guard left though so check the classifieds if you're interested in any of those.
Anyway I just wanted to thank you all for awesome advice on maintenance and great suggestions on how to burn off any free cash on mods
I'll continue lurking on the forum though so I guess I'll keep seeing you all around.
Cheers
Mattias
It was an awesome and extremely reliable car, and had it been possible to move the mods to a newer one without modding the mods (LOL) I would probably have gone the 535d way. Now however I did not feel like starting all over again looking for mirrors, bumpers etc so I just sold most of it with the car.
I still have my M5 front brakes, a 3-spoke steering wheel (NOT the M5 one), 2x SE mirrors and a dog guard left though so check the classifieds if you're interested in any of those.
Anyway I just wanted to thank you all for awesome advice on maintenance and great suggestions on how to burn off any free cash on mods
I'll continue lurking on the forum though so I guess I'll keep seeing you all around.Cheers
Mattias
05-10-2010 | 08:28 AM
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
So you sold it afterall 
We PM'ed about it, so I understand why. Shame to see such a great car go, even if it did rub a little when we pushed it on the twisty roads
It was also tough for me to trade in my E61 at the beginning of the year.
So what's next? Are you going for the A8 Quattro?
Hopefully you'll still be checking in here and catching up with us at the next meet
To give your E61 a bit of a send off, as well as mine, here are some pics of our E61s at the Scandinavia meet... gone but not forgotten...
We PM'ed about it, so I understand why. Shame to see such a great car go, even if it did rub a little when we pushed it on the twisty roads
It was also tough for me to trade in my E61 at the beginning of the year. So what's next? Are you going for the A8 Quattro?
Hopefully you'll still be checking in here and catching up with us at the next meet
To give your E61 a bit of a send off, as well as mine, here are some pics of our E61s at the Scandinavia meet... gone but not forgotten...
05-10-2010 | 08:45 AM
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From: Sweden
My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
Aaawww...brings back memories from the good 'ol days. I can almost smell those butchered tyres 
Yeah I hope I'll be able to join in on some future meet. Looks like there's a lot of modding and new cars here now so it would def be interesting to see the progress and get inspiration.
I got myself an A8 4.2TDi today, will take delivery tomorrow or Wed, so it will be a good step up in terms of performance and luxury but I guess it's also going to be a complete pig on the road
Yeah I hope I'll be able to join in on some future meet. Looks like there's a lot of modding and new cars here now so it would def be interesting to see the progress and get inspiration.
I got myself an A8 4.2TDi today, will take delivery tomorrow or Wed, so it will be a good step up in terms of performance and luxury but I guess it's also going to be a complete pig on the road
05-10-2010 | 10:04 AM
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From: Montreal, Canada
My Ride: 06' 530xi E61 Saphire Black / Dakota Black - aluminum
11' A4 Avant 2.0T Brilliant Black / Black - aluminum
Best of luck with the A8, one of my favorite cars to be honest!
As for your steering wheel I might be interested let me know how much you are looking for, what is included and possibly pics of it's condition.
As for your steering wheel I might be interested let me know how much you are looking for, what is included and possibly pics of it's condition.
05-10-2010 | 11:56 AM
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From: Turku, Finland
My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Tjäna!
Sorry to hear that you sold the E61, but your A8 will be an interesting ride for sure.
Send me a PM and let me know about the brakes (condition, parts included, price) and I will get back to you.
Sorry to hear that you sold the E61, but your A8 will be an interesting ride for sure.
Send me a PM and let me know about the brakes (condition, parts included, price) and I will get back to you.
05-10-2010 | 11:32 PM
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From: Sweden
My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
Thanks for all replies! Posting the link to the classifieds so you can see pics and other info
Classifieds
Spartan: the steering wheel is for pre 2005/09 so it won't fit your ride ithout modding.
Patrick: Check the link. Used discs w small edge, plenty left tho. Calipers like new. Pads (OEM spec) brand new in box. I can send more photos later in the week if you're still interested.
If someone want any of the parts but not is able to pick them up until later I have no problem sitting on them for a while as long as I get paid.
Classifieds
Spartan: the steering wheel is for pre 2005/09 so it won't fit your ride ithout modding.
Patrick: Check the link. Used discs w small edge, plenty left tho. Calipers like new. Pads (OEM spec) brand new in box. I can send more photos later in the week if you're still interested.
If someone want any of the parts but not is able to pick them up until later I have no problem sitting on them for a while as long as I get paid.
05-10-2010 | 11:45 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,186
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
.
Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Aaawww...brings back memories from the good 'ol days. I can almost smell those butchered tyres
Yeah I hope I'll be able to join in on some future meet. Looks like there's a lot of modding and new cars here now so it would def be interesting to see the progress and get inspiration.
I got myself an A8 4.2TDi today, will take delivery tomorrow or Wed, so it will be a good step up in terms of performance and luxury but I guess it's also going to be a complete pig on the road
Yeah I hope I'll be able to join in on some future meet. Looks like there's a lot of modding and new cars here now so it would def be interesting to see the progress and get inspiration.
I got myself an A8 4.2TDi today, will take delivery tomorrow or Wed, so it will be a good step up in terms of performance and luxury but I guess it's also going to be a complete pig on the road
A8 4.2TDi = V8 diesel = torque monster!!! That should make for very comfortable cruising, which is obviously important for your commute. Please post up some comparissons between the two.
05-10-2010 | 11:50 PM
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Can't wait to see the A8
Too bad you got rid of the 5er, but hey, change is always good. And what can be wrong about the A8?! I'm sure even the handling is pretty good
Congrats and enjoy! All the best!
Too bad you got rid of the 5er, but hey, change is always good. And what can be wrong about the A8?! I'm sure even the handling is pretty good
Congrats and enjoy! All the best!
05-11-2010 | 01:19 AM
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From: Sweden
My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
Thanks Pete and V. I have some 1200kms home from Münster so that should make for a good comparison trip 