We're road testing the A7 this week, if anyone has questions about the car, ask here
06-15-2011, 11:54 AM
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We're road testing the A7 this week, if anyone has questions about the car, ask here
We'll do our best to answer any questions people might have. First thing we have to say, what a car! =)
06-15-2011, 12:02 PM
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Great looking car! Some questions for you:
- which wheels are those? 19 or 20?
- how is the rear visibility? Apparently cameras are on back order for months due to the Japanese disaster. Is it possible to back the car up without the camera?
- how do the steering and road feel compare to other cars in its class?
Thanks!
- which wheels are those? 19 or 20?
- how is the rear visibility? Apparently cameras are on back order for months due to the Japanese disaster. Is it possible to back the car up without the camera?
- how do the steering and road feel compare to other cars in its class?
Thanks!
06-15-2011, 12:46 PM
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Great looking car! Some questions for you:
- which wheels are those? 19 or 20?
- how is the rear visibility? Apparently cameras are on back order for months due to the Japanese disaster. Is it possible to back the car up without the camera?
- how do the steering and road feel compare to other cars in its class?
Thanks!
- which wheels are those? 19 or 20?
- how is the rear visibility? Apparently cameras are on back order for months due to the Japanese disaster. Is it possible to back the car up without the camera?
- how do the steering and road feel compare to other cars in its class?
Thanks!
06-15-2011, 01:04 PM
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Seriously! Have you driven any coupe recently? Visibility usually sucks! Have you driven the A7, specifically? are you aware of the size of the back window - not from the pictures but when you are in the car?
06-15-2011, 04:37 PM
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Rear visibility is not that bad for A7. When you are backing up, you are supposed to put your right hand behind the passenger seat and turn your head completely so your face is facing the rear while your left hand is holding the steering wheel. Well, the backup camera is useful in detecting small things right behind your rear bumper....
06-16-2011, 04:45 AM
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You asked if it's POSSIBLE to back up without the camera? I'm going to go out on a limb without having driven an A7 that, yeah, it's POSSIBLE.
06-16-2011, 05:33 AM
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Yes, I have driven a "coupe" recently. In fact, until I bought my 2010 S4, I owned nothing but "coupes" for 30 years including the 1st generation TT which many say was claustrophobic with the high beltline and relatively low roofline - never had a problem seeing out of it.
You asked if it's POSSIBLE to back up without the camera? I'm going to go out on a limb without having driven an A7 that, yeah, it's POSSIBLE.
You asked if it's POSSIBLE to back up without the camera? I'm going to go out on a limb without having driven an A7 that, yeah, it's POSSIBLE.
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06-16-2011, 05:48 AM
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This car has 19s on it. Rearward visibility is the same as an A6 basically. The side mirrors are huge, and the back window is generous. The camera helps, but lack of it is not a big deal.
Road feel is very good. Even in Dynamic mode, the feel is good.
Road feel is very good. Even in Dynamic mode, the feel is good.