paperlion81

just a couple pics. hope i did this right. and thanks for all the help so far! My name is Mark, new to the forum. hoping to be as much of a help to evryone as they have been with me!

paperlion81

and does anyone know what interior color i have?
ive got a couple tears in the passenger seat that are right on the seam. didnt know if i could replace the whole seat? how difficult it is to do? (with that wiring and all)and has anyone seen these wheels? ive looked at alot of the same models and have not found them. different model? or what?

S8ilver

There were only 3 color combinations in 2003:

Ming Blue Pearl/Platinum - Good luck finding that seat...perhaps a European auto breaker. Try: http://www.a8parts.co.uk/

Brilliant Black/Caramel

Avus Silver/Burgundy

I've never seen your wheels before and they are not stock 2003 S8 wheels. Stock alloys are 9 spoke RS style.

S8ilver

Oh, and be careful with that UK site I sent you as most of the cars that they sell parts for are right hand drive. Driver seat = passenger seat, etc.

onewhippedpuppy

Great looking car, I can't recall seeing an S8 with burlwood. Most have the birds-eye maple. I would suggest trying a high end auto upholstery shop for the seat, they could likely repair or replace that section for less than a replacement seat. No idea on the wheels, are they Audi OEM or aftermarket?

S8ilver

I think that wood trim is correct...it is quite differrent from the 2001-2002 S8 trim. In 2002 they call it "gray birds-eye maple" while in 2003 Audi used the exact same name in their literature but the 1/2 dozen or so 2003's I've seen in person have the burled walnut (could be sycamore) you're referring to. Also, in every online add as well the 2003 wood is different from 2001-02.

https://www.audiworld.com/model/s8/03/03s8.pdf

dan87951

Beautiful car! Has the t-belt been changed recently?

S8ilver

Sounds like there were both options on trim:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=1751304

71camaro

That would be Vavona on the 2004s with caramel or with platinum interior

paperlion81

thanks s8ilver, will do. and dan it has. ive got about 25,000 left before she'll need it again. interesting reads on all knowledge.
must be some kind of a6 wheels then? they look good. strange thing was that even the spare is the same. anyways, much thanks for all the info! and thanks everyone for the compliments. its one of the most enjoyable vehicles ive owned