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08-01-2013, 11:59 AM
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Posted By JakBeatZ

The August schedule hasn't been posted yet, but...

The August schedule hasn't been posted yet, but my RS5 is scheduled to be loaded today, destined for Toronto via Halifax. Looking at the Emden port map on http://www.marinetraffic.com, I see there...
08-31-2009, 06:38 PM
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Views: 921
Posted By JakBeatZ

I'd suspect that if you blip properly on...

I'd suspect that if you blip properly on downshifts, you wear your clutch less than you do on upshifts.

My first car was an 81' rabbit. I learned to downshift/heel-toe in that 4 speed. The...
08-31-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,268
Posted By JakBeatZ

Good point! Glad I have both.

Good point! Glad I have both.
08-31-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,268
Posted By JakBeatZ

I love my Drive Select. I just lowered my S5, so...

I love my Drive Select. I just lowered my S5, so the ride is a little more harsh as a result. Drive Select lets me adjust the dampers so it can smooth the ride out a bit if I want to, or tighten it...
08-31-2009, 06:05 AM
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Views: 1,267
Posted By JakBeatZ

Mine is called Pearl Silver.

Mine is called Pearl Silver.
08-31-2009, 06:04 AM
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Views: 13,748
Posted By JakBeatZ

In my car, ACC isn't useless in traffic unless...

In my car, ACC isn't useless in traffic unless traffic is bumper-to-bumper that goes below 20mph/30km/h. The ACC equipment in my car doesn't work below 20M/30k. The ACC in a Q7 though works all the...
08-31-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,748
Posted By JakBeatZ

No, it won't detect a deer. It doesn't detect...

No, it won't detect a deer. It doesn't detect anything that's moves across the path your vehicle is traveling or is suddenly stopped in front of your car.

Example:

You > Guy going 60 > Guy...
08-30-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By JakBeatZ

If the A5 Cab interior has the same name as the...

If the A5 Cab interior has the same name as the S5 coupe interior (Pearl Silver), then I'd bet it's the same.
08-28-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,958
Posted By JakBeatZ

Here are a few more pictures after the H&R...

Here are a few more pictures after the H&R springs and STaSIS exhaust.

http://gallery.me.com/jlixfeld/100376/IMG_0207/web.jpg?ver=12514502510001...
08-27-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,196
Posted By JakBeatZ

Only in the US. I have them on my Canadian spec...

Only in the US. I have them on my Canadian spec 2010 S5.
08-25-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By JakBeatZ

I think you're out of luck :( I was hoping the...

I think you're out of luck :( I was hoping the 3G MMI/Bluetooth prep would have this functionality too, but apparently not :(
08-25-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 45,020
Posted By JakBeatZ

Lucky prick ;)

Lucky prick ;)
08-25-2009, 04:34 PM
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Views: 45,020
Posted By JakBeatZ

33, not married, no kids, self employed in IT.

33, not married, no kids, self employed in IT.
08-25-2009, 04:32 PM
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Views: 1,693
Posted By JakBeatZ

I totally would have sold you my 19s, but I found...

I totally would have sold you my 19s, but I found out that I can't sell them because the car is leased! Grrr... Oh well, at least I don't have to shell out for winter wheels; only tires ;)
08-25-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,553
Posted By JakBeatZ

Has anyone compared the 0-60s between B7 S4 and...

Has anyone compared the 0-60s between B7 S4 and the B8 S5? If the B8 S5 is heavier and faster than the B7 S4, then it stands to reason that Audi has done something to the S5 engine to give it a...
08-25-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 42,212
Posted By JakBeatZ

My report on these issue with my 2010 S5: ...

My report on these issue with my 2010 S5:



No issues.



Can't comment until winter.
08-25-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 42,212
Posted By JakBeatZ

I have not experienced this with my 2010 S5, so I...

I have not experienced this with my 2010 S5, so I do believe it has been fixed.
08-24-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,314
Posted By JakBeatZ

I've seen color overlays on my nav screen that...

I've seen color overlays on my nav screen that depict traffic levels on the various highways in the GTA. Red = slow, Orange = kinda slow, Green = light.
08-24-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,725
Posted By JakBeatZ

You need the VAG-COM to get the serial number. ...

You need the VAG-COM to get the serial number. The instructions are pretty straight forward in the link above.
08-24-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,725
Posted By JakBeatZ

http://vagcomlocator.com ;)

http://vagcomlocator.com

;)
08-24-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,725
Posted By JakBeatZ

Absolutely, and it won't cost you a dime...

Absolutely, and it won't cost you a dime (provided you have a VAG-COM or know someone who has one):

http://www.trick77.com/2009/07/18/enable-vim-tv-playback-vcds-vag-com-mmi/

I made this...
08-24-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,958
Posted By JakBeatZ

There is no TPMS on the 2010 S5, so you don't...

There is no TPMS on the 2010 S5, so you don't need the sensors.

The stock 19s are 19x8.5 ET32 offset. The 20s are 20x9 ET29 offset, so it's 3mm wider on the inside and 9mm wider on the outside...
08-24-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,958
Posted By JakBeatZ

You can get the wheels from Alex @ Europrice for...

You can get the wheels from Alex @ Europrice for less if you are in the US. They were more expensive for me to import from him, so I opted to get them locally instead.

The PS2s were the kicker. ...
08-24-2009, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By JakBeatZ

Go for the light grey!! It's actually more white...

Go for the light grey!! It's actually more white than grey. It looks really sharp! This combo has great contrast with the rest of the black in the interior and will contrast really nicely with the...
08-23-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,958
Posted By JakBeatZ

I wasn't able to factory special order the 20"...

I wasn't able to factory special order the 20" RS4s. I was too late; the car was already in Release to Manufacturing when I found out about the wheels. I still ordered them through the dealership...
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