Just closed the deal on a '11 S4...
03-20-2013, 04:13 PM
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Just closed the deal on a '11 S4...
After looking forever for a clean and relatively reasonable S4, I finally pulled the trigger today - it's a 2011 S4 - black/black - 50K miles, CPO'd to 100K/2years.
A few newbie q's - what's the best bang for my buck for a tune? Also, it has front plates - since the car will be based in TX, I do not need front plates, so do I need to replace the grill? or plug the holes.
The DSG is intoxicating, especially in Dynamic mode with the blipping on down shifts.
I'll post some pics when I pick her up on Thursday....
A few newbie q's - what's the best bang for my buck for a tune? Also, it has front plates - since the car will be based in TX, I do not need front plates, so do I need to replace the grill? or plug the holes.
The DSG is intoxicating, especially in Dynamic mode with the blipping on down shifts.
I'll post some pics when I pick her up on Thursday....
03-20-2013, 05:19 PM
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Congrats. Just wondering if the car has a sport dif. On the pre 2013 models, you can remove the front filler plate with 2 torx screws and replace it with a new filler plate that goes straight across with no extra flange for a license plate. If you look at the picture of my car on the avatar, the red horizontal piece that splits the grille(I had mine painted} is the part to which I am referring .
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03-20-2013, 05:38 PM
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Thanks - I have a call into the dealer about the diff - those fools didn't even know it was a DSG....thanks about the plate on the grill - I'll order one when I pick the car up....
03-20-2013, 05:43 PM
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Check out the price from ECS tuning to compare with dealer price. IF you have the SD, you will have buttons on the console that say CONFORT/AUTO/ DYNAMIC. They are located between the shifter and the cup holder.
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03-21-2013, 04:42 AM
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What? Texas requires front plates. Whether you run them or not, that's a completely different story, but Texas legally requires front plates and they can (and will) ticket you for it if the cop is a stickler.
03-21-2013, 05:46 AM
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Also, another q about the Sport Diff - this vehicle has the buttons above the left temp control for Comfort/Auto/Dynamic - I assume it's not on the console because of the navigation?
03-21-2013, 06:00 AM
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It's illegal, but they can't fine you.
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03-21-2013, 08:44 AM
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You probably have the sport dif if you have those controls. Try activating the dynamic mode and you should feel like the car is much more powerful.
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After looking forever for a clean and relatively reasonable S4, I finally pulled the trigger today - it's a 2011 S4 - black/black - 50K miles, CPO'd to 100K/2years.
A few newbie q's - what's the best bang for my buck for a tune? Also, it has front plates - since the car will be based in TX, I do not need front plates, so do I need to replace the grill? or plug the holes.
The DSG is intoxicating, especially in Dynamic mode with the blipping on down shifts.
I'll post some pics when I pick her up on Thursday....
A few newbie q's - what's the best bang for my buck for a tune? Also, it has front plates - since the car will be based in TX, I do not need front plates, so do I need to replace the grill? or plug the holes.
The DSG is intoxicating, especially in Dynamic mode with the blipping on down shifts.
I'll post some pics when I pick her up on Thursday....
http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart..._detail&p=1994
It will will tighten up the feel of the car along with the sway bars with end links. Enjoy the car! Congrats!