Thanks for the reply Brucelee. Aiming to run the A8 as a daily over the summer. Got some routine stuff to do first like a full engine service and cambelt change but I've also been advised to do a transmission fluid/filter change asap by some very helpful guys who sell a8 parts. There is also a trip to the 'ring on the cards again this year so I'd love to hear from anyone who has some tips on extracting a bit more power out of the 3.7 40v V8 !