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by SharkGill
Sat Apr 11, 2026 9:34 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 20” final editions + spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: 20” final editions + spacers

Finally managed to find the time to fit these.

by SharkGill
Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:50 am
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 20” final editions + spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: 20” final editions + spacers

Spacers arrived the other day. Now I just need to find time to get it on the ramp. Still got the oil and filter to do and the replacement aux belt to fit.
by SharkGill
Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:15 am
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 20” final editions + spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: 20” final editions + spacers

Thanks MJ, thats what I'll be ordering :D
by SharkGill
Sun Mar 08, 2026 3:32 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 20” final editions + spacers
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

20” final editions + spacers

I’ve got the final edition wheels running on standard suspension and the arch gap has started to bug me now. I’ve not taken any measurements yet, wondering if anyone is running spacers on this set up and if so, what size?
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by SharkGill
Sun Feb 15, 2026 11:51 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: S8 transmission service
Replies: 13
Views: 2525

Re: S8 transmission service

Drove on the motorway this morning. Gear changes are silky smooth, it’s totally transformed how the car feels. Link to a YouTube short below :D
https://youtube.com/shorts/EyMM42CVwcE ... xunVKOXKK6
by SharkGill
Sat Feb 14, 2026 8:28 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: S8 transmission service
Replies: 13
Views: 2525

Re: S8 transmission service

It’s a Blueprint kit I bought from eBay as Audi haven’t offered the filter for years. Link below
https://ebay.us/m/ziwqjU
by SharkGill
Sat Feb 14, 2026 5:58 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: S8 transmission service
Replies: 13
Views: 2525

Re: S8 transmission service

Had to wipe the dirko off. Turns out the black rubber gasket is correct for for 5HP24A. Just completed the service and the high pitched whine has now gone. Shifting seemed nice and smooth too. Some Vids of the service are on my IG link for a day.
I use a pressure filler attached to the drain plug ...
by SharkGill
Sat Feb 14, 2026 11:06 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox service time
Replies: 16
Views: 70307

Re: Gearbox service time


The garage i was going to use is called 'CAR-POL' and looking at their facebook page they have done numerous dynamic oil replacements on luxury vehicles. The only problem is they are in Gloucester. They are a certified liqui moly center and have a geartronic machine.

They quoted me £500 which is ...
by SharkGill
Thu Feb 12, 2026 9:43 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: S8 transmission service
Replies: 13
Views: 2525

Re: S8 transmission service

Thanks. I’m sure I’ve got some Dirko on the shelf. Hoping to get this done over the weekend. The MK4 golf on harsh suspension just isn’t cutting it.
by SharkGill
Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:01 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox toast
Replies: 17
Views: 2131

Re: Gearbox toast

I burnt out a clutch pack on a 1992 BMW 7 series once and was in a similar predicament. I figured it’s broken anyway so decided to open it up myself. Bits cost me a couple of hundred quid max. Are you hands on? I have been watching tear down vids and this box is a little more complicated.