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Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-12-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,341
Posted By Hobbes

Often if you go to the trouble to contest the...

Often if you go to the trouble to contest the ticket and show up to court, they will plea-bargain the offense down and you pay the fine with no points. They usually just want their revenue and don't...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
06-12-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,115
Posted By Hobbes

The previous poster's inflammatory comments...

The previous poster's inflammatory comments aside, Quartz is probably the closest stock color to the gray in your first pick. Quartz is a great color.

I considered Meteor, but chose black in the...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,685
Posted By Hobbes

Obviously it's a matter of opinion, but I think...

Obviously it's a matter of opinion, but I think the A5 coupe looks a great deal better than the A4 sedan. This opinion seems to have been borne out in the automotive press as well, who universally...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-25-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By Hobbes

I hand wash in the winter. As long as the temp...

I hand wash in the winter. As long as the temp is above freezing, I'll wash it. The touchless is better than nothing, but they tend to use harsh chemicals in those washes.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-25-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By Hobbes

+1 I agree with every word of this. It's...

+1

I agree with every word of this. It's exactly how I handle my Brilliant Black car.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-22-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,502
Posted By Hobbes

Phantom requires every bit as much maintenance as...

Phantom requires every bit as much maintenance as Brilliant.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-15-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By Hobbes

I have a standing order on file for the dealer to...

I have a standing order on file for the dealer to not wash my car, and I have them write the instruction on the service ticket when I bring it in.

There is no care being put into those dealer...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,692
Posted By Hobbes

You can also read trouble codes if you are having...

You can also read trouble codes if you are having engine problems. You can reset service indicators. And you can reprogram the code mods you made if the dealer installs an update, which will wipe...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-14-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 46,964
Posted By Hobbes

Absolute rubbish. The warranty cannot be...

Absolute rubbish. The warranty cannot be invalidated for any mod. All they can do is deny a warranty claim if your mod caused the problem. And there is nothing that can go wrong that can be...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-10-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,813
Posted By Hobbes

Yes, for leasing it is a no-brainer. It's also a...

Yes, for leasing it is a no-brainer. It's also a no-brainer if you would normally get your car serviced at the dealer anyway.

It's only a question if you would otherwise service your car at an...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-10-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By Hobbes

He was making his 100th post.

He was making his 100th post.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-10-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,692
Posted By Hobbes

You need a HEX-CAN cable for all B8 models -...

You need a HEX-CAN cable for all B8 models - neither of those will work on the S4. The correct cable from Ross-Tech is $349.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-10-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,388
Posted By Hobbes

Using a VAG-COM you can program your windows to...

Using a VAG-COM you can program your windows to close (and open) by holding the button on your remote fob. Whenever I find that I left a window open after exiting the car I simply grab the key from...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-09-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,388
Posted By Hobbes

Pushing the start button a second time shuts it...

Pushing the start button a second time shuts it completely off in my car (except for a lingering info display on the DIS). Pushing it a third time puts it back in accessory position.


There...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-07-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By Hobbes

My V1 is hardwired, and there is just a small...

My V1 is hardwired, and there is just a small length of cable running from the headliner down to the V1 - very inconspicuous.

BTW, that mirror mount you mentioned doesn't work with the mirrors...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-06-2010, 04:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
Posted By Hobbes

I've got 2G and also don't have to do anything...

I've got 2G and also don't have to do anything special to scroll through my presets on the thumbwheel. Just move it and the presets come up, regardless of what mode the MMI screen is in.

Perhaps...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-05-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,003
Posted By Hobbes

I remember that page, although it's been many...

I remember that page, although it's been many years since I read it. I'm surprised it is still around. Good info there, and it's techniques like those that are really needed to complement a radar...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-05-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,003
Posted By Hobbes

No detector will help much if it isn't combined...

No detector will help much if it isn't combined with a healthy dose of situational awareness and constant scanning of the surroundings (including the rear-view).

However, since I got my V1 over 10...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-04-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,003
Posted By Hobbes

Sealants go on first, wax goes on after. ...

Sealants go on first, wax goes on after. Sealants usually don't perform well over wax.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-04-2010, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By Hobbes

For some reason I can only see a potato peeler...

For some reason I can only see a potato peeler when I see those wheels. And cleaning them looks to be a complete pain in the ass.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-03-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 25,732
Posted By Hobbes

Probably not, but I can't see any argument for...

Probably not, but I can't see any argument for using an oil that doesn't meet Audi specs. The cost difference is minimal, and even if a suitable oil isn't available locally, an oil change isn't...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-01-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 25,732
Posted By Hobbes

Keep in mind that only one Mobil 1 version meets...

Keep in mind that only one Mobil 1 version meets Audi's requirements (the 0w-40). All other weights of Mobil 1 do not meet Audi specs.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-01-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,388
Posted By Hobbes

It was the same for me. Those were my exact...

It was the same for me. Those were my exact thoughts on the BMW interior. No matter how well the car drove, I couldn't imagine living with the interior day-in, day-out.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,388
Posted By Hobbes

Yep, he is certainly free to complain about it,...

Yep, he is certainly free to complain about it, and more power to him. I never said he wasn't. Just as I am free to wonder publicly why he would.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,388
Posted By Hobbes

The volume knob falls to my natural hand location...

The volume knob falls to my natural hand location easier than it would if it was on the left. I think it's in the right place.

Audi could have made the center armrest immovable, and then it...
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