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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-27-2015, 04:02 AM
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Winter Wheel/Tire Recommendation
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In the winter here in West Michigan (80+ inches...
In the winter here in West Michigan (80+ inches of snow per year), I use Nokian Hakka R2's mounted on Hartmann wheels...Superb traction in ice and snow. Highly recommended.
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-15-2015, 05:29 PM
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2010 S4 = forged or cast pistons ???
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Cast…but it's not a direct statement from Audi on...
Cast…but it's not a direct statement from Audi on the 3.0 TFSI/CCBA engine.
Here's my logic…
1) As noted in the Audi self-study program doc, the 3.0 TFSI is a development from the earlier...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-10-2015, 02:17 PM
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Adaptive Suspension - New Purchase
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+1
+1
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-27-2015, 10:21 AM
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What brand & weight oil do you use
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Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40
Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-15-2015, 07:55 PM
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Car feels squirmy and light in windy conditions
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Same thing happens with my S4. High wind...
Same thing happens with my S4. High wind conditions will push the car around a bit and require steering corrections. It's not horrible or dangerous…just very noticeable.
I'm guessing it has...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2015, 12:38 PM
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What do you guys think about warming up your car
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I wait for the car to come down off of fast idle,...
I wait for the car to come down off of fast idle, and then begin driving. This can be almost immediately in warmer weather or up to 30-45 seconds in below 0F outside temps.
As noted, I keep the...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2015, 11:29 AM
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Where is...
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+1 My seat heaters are GREAT with the Nappa...
+1 My seat heaters are GREAT with the Nappa seats. During below zero (F) temperatures a few weeks ago, the car was left parked outside while I was out. After returning 4 or 5 hours later, the...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-10-2015, 08:42 PM
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B8 track video
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Very nice video. Well done sir. Looks like...
Very nice video. Well done sir.
Looks like the Brembo's and tires are really doing their job.
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-23-2014, 03:54 PM
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Does anyone know what is making this noise?
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I "think" I hear it. A very faint...
I "think" I hear it.
A very faint "screech" at the very end of the audio? If this is the sound..I'm guessing it is the supercharger belt slipping a little when the throttle is backed off...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-23-2014, 09:51 AM
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Rear side airbags safe?
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A few other thoughts and additional information… ...
A few other thoughts and additional information…
Unlike front airbags which are mandated, new cars are not required to have any side airbags. The government doesn't have any specific...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2014, 07:06 PM
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Adaptive damping suspension: worth waiting 3 months for?
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+1 Very noticeable difference in ride/handling...
+1 Very noticeable difference in ride/handling with the adaptive suspension settings…very much use and enjoy being able to change the setup.
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2014, 03:20 PM
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Rear side airbags safe?
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My S4 was ordered with the optional rear side...
My S4 was ordered with the optional rear side airbags.
My understanding is that these airbags increase the risk of injury for children or adults who are leaning/sleeping on the airbag panels, or...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-17-2014, 08:41 AM
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Winter Wheel Setup Thread?
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Went with 255/35R19's Nokian Hakka 2's on...
Went with 255/35R19's Nokian Hakka 2's on Hartmann HTT-256-GA:M wheels. Wheels are 8 1/2" wide with 38mm offset, 5 x 112mm bolt pattern and correct for Audi 66.56 mm center bore (no centering rings...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-04-2014, 02:36 PM
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New S4 for me (new for me) with pics
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Great looking vehicle. Enjoy!
Great looking vehicle. Enjoy!
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-19-2014, 06:00 AM
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6mt - shifter getting very squeaky
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+1 As noted, the OEM shifter has sort of a...
+1
As noted, the OEM shifter has sort of a plastic ball in a socket. It didn't appear to me to have a good place to keep in any lubricant. The Eurocode shifter is all metal and very heavy duty. ...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-17-2014, 09:58 PM
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Hartmann Wheels ok?
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Hartmann Wheels have been great. I use a...
Hartmann Wheels have been great.
I use a dedicated set of 19" HTT-256-GA:M wheels with my winter tires. They arrived in perfect condition and I was impressed with the finish quality. Balance...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-23-2014, 04:18 AM
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just got my 2014 Nogaro blue S4. LOOK!
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+1
+1
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2014, 07:17 AM
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S4 sport differential: do I need it?
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Yes. The sport differential is a defining...
Yes. The sport differential is a defining feature of the S4, IMO.
It is very noticeable in even moderate driving. The fact you chipped your A4 and improved the suspension indicates to me you...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2014, 04:47 AM
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Decisions Decisions ;-)
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+1 Enjoy your A5
+1 Enjoy your A5
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-06-2014, 10:01 AM
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Misfiring question
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In my limited experience, catalytic converters...
In my limited experience, catalytic converters only go bad for two reasons….contamination of the catalysts from non-compatible elements (lead, sulfur, etc) or, running too rich which causes carbon to...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2014, 10:38 AM
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Misfiring question
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I have seen it out of old gas tanks. Water gets...
I have seen it out of old gas tanks. Water gets in the tank, rusts the steel, and the color transfers to the gasoline. I would think this could occur in the station tanks as well. Old...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2014, 08:53 PM
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Gasoline question(s) . . .
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Now I have to go to the Costco gas pumps and...
Now I have to go to the Costco gas pumps and watch. I only see it about once per year. Last "sighting" was about 4 months ago at the Shell station I go to regularly.
Always highly amusing to...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2014, 08:30 PM
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Decisions Decisions ;-)
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I hit the free CarFax link on the Autotrader...
I hit the free CarFax link on the Autotrader site. ...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2014, 07:37 PM
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Decisions Decisions ;-)
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For about the same money, I would, without...
For about the same money, I would, without hesitation, go with the Sprint Blue one. The other one appears to be a two owner car, has higher mileage and, per the CarFax reports, has been involved in...
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S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2014, 09:58 AM
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Finally snapped a quick photo of my new 2014 S4...
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GRMick
LMAO. That's really a B9 RS4 with the rare,...
LMAO. That's really a B9 RS4 with the rare, Germany only "Toyota Stealth Optic Package". Nothing says to law enforcement that "there's nothing to see here officer" more than a white Camry tooling...
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