Here it is again: new shock absorbers, new brake pads in front, new track set, new brake sensors. Of the latter I have nothing, because somewhere seems to be a cable break (always this wire harness, annoying), but they are new anyway. Since everything is really fine, except for a few electrical problems, we drove with the V8 to a Bosch central workshop (Bad Reichenhall). Since half the electrics in the V8 is still of them (IMHO even the cruise control), they would probably have to know best where it hangs.
Of course, parts of my repair manual were also taken, which I tried to find the error autonomously. But she obviously did not like it there, because "you can't find the mistake" - aha. And I always assumed they were the original V.A.G. Instructions. Now the gentlemen there have two hours disassembled the cockpit to look for the mistake, found nothing, but also demanded nothing for it. Now they get the complete wire harness plans and try again (which won't be so soon, as I can't get there so quickly).
Frustrated by this experience, I picked out the number from the Porsche headquarters in Vienna-Liesing, and learned interesting things: When asked if they had experience with "real" Audi-V8, and really had competence, one of the higher ones in the workshop said: "Of course, we are one of two V8 bases in Austria". So I said, "Well, you're more likely, aren't you?" He: "No, why, V8 and A8 base, still the second is in Salzburg". Now I was a dick. Is it possible that there are still bases in the south?? Anyway, he said that they always had V8 there, had experience with the cruise control. I also told him the problem, but he said that one had to make a mistake and so on. etc., and you have to make that out a week before etc. Since I don't swim in the money, I thanked you and promised to contact me if necessary - no question that Porsche would eat me poor
Then another interesting experience that I made during the last week overhaul: My track was V-shaped (nomen est omen ?
adjusted - this means that the tyres were not absolutely parallel and therefore had a much higher rolling resistance. As a result, unevenly worn surfaces on tyres and brakes (i.e. tires which are extended inside). With laser measurement corrected he now consumes a whole length away less fuel (I am yesterday with 12-13l through the place, formerly not under 16 !!), he drives me in the stand gas cozy 45km/h in 3. (?), and of course also due to the shock absorbers, he has a road situation, as I have never experienced (not many have driven) with a car. It's really huge what that means. It's a great chassis.Now it's even more fun
... But I WILL find this electronic bug and turn it off. I can't see why that's not possible.Have a nice weekend to all of you
Bastian