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Forum: RS 7
02-22-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,818
Posted By Ritz

Android Auto availability

What year did Audi introduce Android Auto/Carplay to the RS7? Did it make it into 2017 along with the standard A7?

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Forum: RS 7
02-20-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,176
Posted By Ritz

Seriously. I see guys on here and other forums...

Seriously. I see guys on here and other forums who can scrape together the cash to buy a needy used German or Italian sports/super car without even the pretense of considering the running cost or...
Forum: S7
02-20-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,589
Posted By Ritz

It's a 2014. An insurance company might have just...

It's a 2014. An insurance company might have just totaled it....did you REALLY pay $85k for a 2014 S7?
Forum: S7
02-20-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,589
Posted By Ritz

That is definitely not a repair it yourself...

That is definitely not a repair it yourself situation. It's hard to tell without seeing more of the car, but I'd be shocked if there wasn't significant damage to the C pillar and other parts of the...
Forum: A7
02-20-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,719
Posted By Ritz

OK, I couldn't help myself. Here is actual US...

OK, I couldn't help myself. Here is actual US sales data which clearly refutes any significant delta in sales other than 2018 (which is probably due to incomplete data for Audi sales for that time...
Forum: A7
02-20-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,719
Posted By Ritz

I'm not sure what you're expecting for an answer...

I'm not sure what you're expecting for an answer here. Perhaps in your area people prefer Porsche styling, brand, etc. And you're not really presenting any data. Perhaps your state makes aggregate...
Forum: S7
02-20-2019, 05:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,589
Posted By Ritz

I'm not sure how you'd expect anyone to opine on...

I'm not sure how you'd expect anyone to opine on what's involved without some pictures of the damage...unless you're just looking for people to recommend their favorite body shops.

Also, I'd be...
Forum: RS 7
02-20-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,176
Posted By Ritz

That would have resulted in the outer edges being...

That would have resulted in the outer edges being worn/bent/deformed. The damage is on the leading edge of the impellers. That is the result of being struck by a foreign object, not contact with...
Forum: A7
02-19-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,719
Posted By Ritz

How many R8's do you see around? I'm guessing...

How many R8's do you see around? I'm guessing not that many. It's because they are...shhhhh.....expensive.

I see S7's all over the place in the Washington DC area. They're still expensive, but...
Forum: RS 7
02-19-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,176
Posted By Ritz

Firstly....sorry about your loss. The...

Firstly....sorry about your loss.

The turbo(s) clearly ingested some sort of foreign object(s). You can't bork the turbo impeller vanes like that with software. The question is...where did that...
Forum: S7
02-18-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,243
Posted By Ritz

3 of the top 5 tunes listed here are using the...

3 of the top 5 tunes listed here are using the JB4. All are in the 11's.

https://stingerforum.org/threads/kia-stinger-1-4-mile-times.6585/page-92

I'd thought about buying one since it had AWD,...
Forum: S7
02-17-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,243
Posted By Ritz

I believe they've now got a Kia Stinger tune that...

I believe they've now got a Kia Stinger tune that gets those into the 11's as well. They seem to know their stuff and are doing rather well for a piggy back solution.

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Forum: RS 7
02-17-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,694
Posted By Ritz

How is it working? Also supports Android Auto? ...

How is it working? Also supports Android Auto? I sometimes drive near Carlstadt when I go to visit family in NJ so if you're happy with the results that would be good to know.

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Forum: RS 7
02-17-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,694
Posted By Ritz

What did you do for adding Carplay? Best,

What did you do for adding Carplay?

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Forum: RS 7
02-17-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,678
Posted By Ritz

Any gotchas with facelifted RS7's?

Looking around for one now to replace my 485hp Charger. I really miss having quattro and always liked the fit and finish of the higher end Audi vehicles. I'm not particularly worried about the usual...
Replies: 7
Views: 2,926
Posted By Ritz

A bit far for me as I'm in Northern VA. I just...

A bit far for me as I'm in Northern VA. I just started looking. If I don't find anything local soon, I'll keep you in mind.

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Replies: 7
Views: 2,926
Posted By Ritz

Where are you located? In the market for an RS7,...

Where are you located? In the market for an RS7, though I've been leaning towards 2015+ to get the "facelift" features.

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09-09-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,670
Posted By Ritz

Carplay/Android Auto

What are the best current options for getting a headunit that supports CarPlay/Android Auto in a slighly older D4 S8? I've grown rather accustomed to it in my other vehicles and was hoping there was...
08-29-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 83,714
Posted By Ritz

It's unfortunate that their website is so...

It's unfortunate that their website is so dysfunctional. I've been trying to get info on what they have for Audi cars for 10 minutes and get a spinning icon.
Actually, it's more like someone playing...
08-29-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 83,714
Posted By Ritz

Picking up a 2015-ish S8 and adding APR stage II...

Picking up a 2015-ish S8 and adding APR stage II fixin's is a pretty good value if you want a comfy autobahn cruiser that can absolutely spank almost anything on the road and still be reliable and...
08-29-2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 83,714
Posted By Ritz

Not much will involved, just cash. I'm sure you...

Not much will involved, just cash. I'm sure you can "true up" the differences in internals and be on your merry way if you throw some $$$ at the problem.

I'm still on the fence about whether I...
08-29-2018, 02:30 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 83,714
Posted By Ritz

I think it would be easier to influence the...

I think it would be easier to influence the comfort level of an S8 than to make an A8L achieve similar power levels without roaching your engine. I'm sure a couple of quick google searches can get...
03-15-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,230
Posted By Ritz

Welcome to the dark side of modding. Feel the...

Welcome to the dark side of modding. Feel the power. :)

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03-13-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,230
Posted By Ritz

Pay dealer rates to install a tune and...

Pay dealer rates to install a tune and aftermarket parts in the hope that might get them to ignore corporate policy and help a brutha out if the owner breaks the car. That doesn't strike me as being...
03-13-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,230
Posted By Ritz

Kiss that silicon valley bonus goodbye if you've...

Kiss that silicon valley bonus goodbye if you've got to replace one of those. :)

I'm not saying that would stop me (it wouldn't), but that I'd budget for a repair just in case. Trying to back...
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