My New A8 W12!!!!
10-17-2012, 02:47 AM
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Turns out they weren't working, for whatever reason; so I disabled the driver and passenger.
As an update: Installed all the LED's in the underside of the doors, as well as trunk. In the process of removing the license plate lights. One screw is a huge PITA to remove. Got one removed but trying to get the other without stripping the screw. Major design flaw as they are so difficult to get as they are on an angle as well as screws too soft and tight.
As an update: Installed all the LED's in the underside of the doors, as well as trunk. In the process of removing the license plate lights. One screw is a huge PITA to remove. Got one removed but trying to get the other without stripping the screw. Major design flaw as they are so difficult to get as they are on an angle as well as screws too soft and tight.
Can you give impressions on the B&O stereo vs the Bose in your 05 A8?
10-17-2012, 09:23 AM
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To really tell a difference you must listen to a high quality song. Listening to anything on AM/FM sounds the same as well as a low quality mp3. Overall it seems to have more of a surround feature to it, as well as it embraces you more in teh sound than the Bose. It is also a bit more crisp or clear. It is nice to have, but if buying new I wouldn't pay up for the option. Two thumbs up, but I didn't think the bose system in my 4.2 sounded bad in any way. Both excellent sound systems.
10-17-2012, 09:31 AM
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It may seem a long way round...
But after I looked at the condition of the exposed screws, and the potential for damage, I just removed the boot lid liner, and took the whole assembly out from the inside, allowing me to apply torque to the screws at the correct angle. But I agree with you, design flaw...
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p.s. can anyone tell me how the boot lid latch goes back together? LOL
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p.s. can anyone tell me how the boot lid latch goes back together? LOL
Turns out they weren't working, for whatever reason; so I disabled the driver and passenger.
As an update: Installed all the LED's in the underside of the doors, as well as trunk. In the process of removing the license plate lights. One screw is a huge PITA to remove. Got one removed but trying to get the other without stripping the screw. Major design flaw as they are so difficult to get as they are on an angle as well as screws too soft and tight.
As an update: Installed all the LED's in the underside of the doors, as well as trunk. In the process of removing the license plate lights. One screw is a huge PITA to remove. Got one removed but trying to get the other without stripping the screw. Major design flaw as they are so difficult to get as they are on an angle as well as screws too soft and tight.
10-17-2012, 09:37 AM
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But after I looked at the condition of the exposed screws, and the potential for damage, I just removed the boot lid liner, and took the whole assembly out from the inside, allowing me to apply torque to the screws at the correct angle. But I agree with you, design flaw...
K9
p.s. can anyone tell me how the boot lid latch goes back together? LOL
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p.s. can anyone tell me how the boot lid latch goes back together? LOL
As for the boot lid, never took it apart so sorry can't help there.
10-18-2012, 08:05 AM
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10-18-2012, 08:08 AM
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10-18-2012, 04:25 PM
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Pics after the tint please.
And a write up on the details of the tint job would be nice (i.e. Did you remove your own interior, what was the final brand that got stuck to the glass, etc.)
And a write up on the details of the tint job would be nice (i.e. Did you remove your own interior, what was the final brand that got stuck to the glass, etc.)
10-18-2012, 05:50 PM
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Will do. Having it done on Wednesday. No need to remove any interior, the place has done quite a few A8's that is why I chose them. I went with Suntek CXP for the film, limo (5%) in the rear and 20% on the driver and passenger window. Pictures and experience will be posted and noted. Quoted $350, price matched to $325; have a coupon for $30 off via Yelp.
10-21-2012, 06:58 AM
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Will do. Having it done on Wednesday. No need to remove any interior, the place has done quite a few A8's that is why I chose them. I went with Suntek CXP for the film, limo (5%) in the rear and 20% on the driver and passenger window. Pictures and experience will be posted and noted. Quoted $350, price matched to $325; have a coupon for $30 off via Yelp.