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Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By 2turbos4rings

The idea is for it to work without you knowing,...

The idea is for it to work without you knowing, you just end up being comfortable
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By 2turbos4rings

The seats draw air down and away from the seat...

The seats draw air down and away from the seat surface instead of pushing air out, so you can’t really feel it
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By 2turbos4rings

odd, works for me. link for copy/paste: ...

odd, works for me. link for copy/paste:

https://amzn.to/49NEaXi

Thats the warning lights when the door is open to make traffic aware? I’ll check those out, never even considered them
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By 2turbos4rings

LED Reverse Light Upgrade

DIY LED reverse lights

Oddly the prefacelift A8s and S8s had incandescent bulbs in a few locations despite Audi leaning hard into the ‘LED everything’ lifestyle. The reverse lights, license plate...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 180
Posted By 2turbos4rings

LED Glovebox and Trunk Upgrade Writeup

​​Trunk and Glovebox LED Upgrade DIY

Oddly the prefacelift A8s and S8s had incandescent bulbs in a few locations despite Audi leaning hard into the ‘LED everything’ lifestyle. The reverse lights,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,481
Posted By 2turbos4rings

I’m sure everyone in here knows these 10 sort of...

I’m sure everyone in here knows these 10 sort of hidden features, so who scored 10/10?

I scored 9/10 because I didn’t know about that the rear mode controlled the reading lights as well
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By 2turbos4rings

You have to swap the entire assembly

You have to swap the entire assembly
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By 2turbos4rings

And likewise I certainly don’t fault anyone that...

And likewise I certainly don’t fault anyone that chooses to go that route. I’m probably not the normal use-case anyway. I’m still happily paying $10/mo for internet on my car so I can get weather and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2024, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By 2turbos4rings

For me I’ve ranted elsewhere so I won’t do it...

For me I’ve ranted elsewhere so I won’t do it here but the short is the UI/UX is god awful and that stuff is far more important to me, including integration level, than using non-native maps that are...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,142
Posted By 2turbos4rings

I know, simply eye watering. I have a pair in my...

I know, simply eye watering. I have a pair in my store right now (black) for 67% off Audi’s price haha
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,142
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Thanks for the support my friend :) second...

Thanks for the support my friend :)

second most expensive, the headrest pillows are now $1,330 haha
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,142
Posted By 2turbos4rings

I’m not doing a great job keeping up in this...

I’m not doing a great job keeping up in this thread. I do a lot more updating on my YouTube channel: http://YouTube.com/@fourings Here’s the latest rare acquisition. OEM lumbar pillows
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-09-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Haha! This gave me a good laugh That last...

Haha! This gave me a good laugh

That last link to AZ looked like they were making some good headway but then a dead end. I wonder if I know anyone well versed in QNX’s infortainment, I was very...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-09-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By 2turbos4rings

So I looked further and the technical term would...

So I looked further and the technical term would actually be modem. So it is more than an antenna. But that’s not really that complex, right?

im pretty sure since the swap from 2G to 3G only needs...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-08-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By 2turbos4rings

I’m in because I’d like to do the same even...

I’m in because I’d like to do the same even though people smarter than me seem to think it’s not possible

The antenna in the 5f is removable/swappable, I’ve made the jump from 2G to 3G in my 2012....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Looks like the leather has shrunk and pulled away...

Looks like the leather has shrunk and pulled away under there. You can likely readhere it given how much leather is still there. Highly recommend you be leather conditioning your dash if you leave...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By 2turbos4rings

It’s a plug and play swap

It’s a plug and play swap
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,548
Posted By 2turbos4rings

You should take one for a spin, you’re exactly...

You should take one for a spin, you’re exactly right and FSI with the 8-speed is the best thing to happen to the W12. Compared to the D3 S8 the immediacy is savage and that’s one of the best...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Excellent! Glad you found out for certain I...

Excellent! Glad you found out for certain

I had the same frustrations as you with obtaining an original window sticker. There are a few places that will produce a monroney label but for one: they...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-28-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Go for the 4.2, you can get them for a song these...

Go for the 4.2, you can get them for a song these days (think around $10k) Buy under budget, look for impeccable maintenance, and pack away a few thousand just in case you need to fix a coolant leak...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-28-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Colors on and off the approved list are all...

Colors on and off the approved list are all listed on the build sheet the same way and are all categorized as exclusive colors. Audi had also gotten very stingy with allowing- or even making it known...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-25-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Certainly looks like Ipanema in the photo but...

Certainly looks like Ipanema in the photo but that’s not too accurate as you found out

It could be Ipanema or Samoa because they were both on the approved list for 2017, also possible that it’s...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,199
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Considering the difficulty of this job from the...

Considering the difficulty of this job from the perspective of someone that is not naturally handy and mechanical skill isn’t instinctual I would grade a bearing job like a 7 or 8 out of 10. I don’t...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,498
Posted By 2turbos4rings

Different strokes for different folks. But I...

Different strokes for different folks. But I definitely err on the side of something tangible. That and design are very, very important to me. Carplay and android auto are cardinal sins, the UX is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,498
Posted By 2turbos4rings

There is no lie in this. Getting value out of it...

There is no lie in this. Getting value out of it would require smart decisions

I, however, do not think any of the <$20k facelift 4L for sale anywhere would come back with a clean bill of health
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