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Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By subterFUSE

Laser jammer performance is highly dependent on...

Laser jammer performance is highly dependent on install. Covering the jammer sensors will reduce effectiveness, or even render useless.
Best practice is to install the sensors according to...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-10-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 849
Posted By subterFUSE

2023 S8 here. I only have about 4600 miles so...

2023 S8 here. I only have about 4600 miles so far, and I have not even had a first service yet. No problems to report.

It's a lease, so I don't expect any issues and I will not keep the car long...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2024, 05:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,585
Posted By subterFUSE

Honestly, with the direction that the car...

Honestly, with the direction that the car industry has been heading (cars becoming more and more complex), it seems to make sense to lease a car until it needs the first oil change and then turn it...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-23-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By subterFUSE

I don't need to tow anything.

I don't need to tow anything.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-23-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By subterFUSE

Prob just a slightly low battery. When the...

Prob just a slightly low battery. When the battery gets low the car can throw random faults, suspension included.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-21-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By subterFUSE

I have never liked SUVs as a category. I prefer...

I have never liked SUVs as a category. I prefer cars because they are low to the ground, drive better, handle better, etc... I like to drive fast and I feel more in control of a car than an SUV.
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By subterFUSE

Window tinters drained my 2023 S8 battery within...

Window tinters drained my 2023 S8 battery within minutes of my dropping off the car. I started getting all sorts of warnings on my phone. Suspension malfunction, etc....

When they delivered the...
Forum: Audi R8
03-16-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
Posted By subterFUSE

Hey man. Have you tried R8talk.com ? There...

Hey man. Have you tried R8talk.com ?

There aren't many people active in the R8 forum here. R8 Talk is a lot more active.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By subterFUSE

I use Swissvax leather care kit. It comes with...

I use Swissvax leather care kit. It comes with everything you need. Dries to a nice clean, matte finish. No greasy residue. No odors.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 756
Posted By subterFUSE

Beautiful cars. I wouldn't want to own an AM...

Beautiful cars. I wouldn't want to own an AM unless it had a V12, however. Just feels wrong without a V12.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By subterFUSE

Yikes. Did they tell you what failed?

Yikes. Did they tell you what failed?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By subterFUSE

At 3,800 miles? Is this a dealer visit? ...

At 3,800 miles?

Is this a dealer visit?

Guess I should have got the Mercedes?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By subterFUSE

Strange New Sound While Accelerating

2023 S8
3800 miles

Today the car began making a strange sound during gentle acceleration. It's like a rattle or vibrating metal sound coming from the engine bay. I took this video of the sound,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By subterFUSE

Yeah, FL insurance is crazy high. That's why I...

Yeah, FL insurance is crazy high. That's why I keep my cars registered in SC. Just not worth it moving them over.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By subterFUSE

Cruise control work now? :D

Cruise control work now? :D
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By subterFUSE

Your camera does not record all the time and save...

Your camera does not record all the time and save the video? That seems very unhelpful.

My Blackvue cams record non-stop and will overwrite old video when storage space runs out. It also tags...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-23-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By subterFUSE

It's not really an apples to apples comparison...

It's not really an apples to apples comparison unless someone else is also living in your state.

But my insurance on my new 2023 S8 (leased, daily driver, 12k annual miles, with GAP) is $2300...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-23-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By subterFUSE

Longtime dash cam user here. My points of advice...

Longtime dash cam user here. My points of advice below:

A dash cam that does not record while parked is only giving you a small fraction of the potential benefit. In the 15 years or so that I...
Forum: Audio, Video and Security Discussion
02-21-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By subterFUSE

A dash cam that is running while the car is...

A dash cam that is running while the car is parked will drain a car battery unless there is a voltage monitor that shuts off the camera when the battery voltage gets below 12V.

Blackvue makes a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By subterFUSE

Heavy rain will sometimes cause active cruise...

Heavy rain will sometimes cause active cruise control to shut down temporarily. But that does not seem to be your issue here. Definitely take to dealer.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 910
Posted By subterFUSE

Have not driven or ridden in an A8, but I have an...

Have not driven or ridden in an A8, but I have an S8 without the predictive suspension. The ride is very comfortable.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By subterFUSE

I have been noticing some delay between the soft...

I have been noticing some delay between the soft close door cycle completing and when the car will allow itself to be locked.

Basically, the car takes too long after the door is closed before it...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,258
Posted By subterFUSE

My friend tunes the Mark Levinson for Lexus. ...

My friend tunes the Mark Levinson for Lexus. It's definitely the best of the factory available stereos I've heard. He even uses the Lexus ML processor from the LS in his personal car stereo for...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,258
Posted By subterFUSE

The stereo in my Mercedes that I just sold was...

The stereo in my Mercedes that I just sold was $100k, and took nearly 2 years to build. :)
Bottom line is that I have listened to all the flagship German car systems, and the current Audio B&O is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,258
Posted By subterFUSE

My information is based on years of experience as...

My information is based on years of experience as a car audio sound quality competitor and tuner. My last car earned an IASCA national championship, and I have tuned multiple other cars that have...
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