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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4
From: MN
Greetings from MN. I am glad to have joined the forum after reading some of the posts by the A8 experienced members. My history with cars goes back a long way with rebuilding big blocks back in the 70's to some amateur road racing, 1/4 mile and AutoX-Solo in twin turbo VR4 3000 GTs. I was one of the first few that ran this model with the AEM stand alone engine mgt. system back in 2002. That was a huge learning curve with AEM's yearly version updates!
I hope to find a decent low mileage 2006 ( the non FSI design) in an A8L to accomodate clients and to use for long trips.
The stories about carbon sludge issues in the FSI because of a lack of any supportive fuel before the intake valves, makes me want to avoid the '07 and up models. Finding a decent A8L well cared for on lots or Ebay motors is difficult at best. So hopefully I can become better educated on the A8 and contribute the little I do know to others on non Audi specific issues with suspensions, etc .
I hope to find a decent low mileage 2006 ( the non FSI design) in an A8L to accomodate clients and to use for long trips.
The stories about carbon sludge issues in the FSI because of a lack of any supportive fuel before the intake valves, makes me want to avoid the '07 and up models. Finding a decent A8L well cared for on lots or Ebay motors is difficult at best. So hopefully I can become better educated on the A8 and contribute the little I do know to others on non Audi specific issues with suspensions, etc .
