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Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By superswiss

I think it's up to OP to decide whether I...

I think it's up to OP to decide whether I answered at least part of his question. Not sure why you guys have to chime in with your bruised egos when nobody was even talking to you. At least you now...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By superswiss

I think you both didn't really get what OP was...

I think you both didn't really get what OP was saying. His fundamental issue is the heavy steering that stems from the engine being way forward and AWD. I agree on the weight point, but the relevance...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By superswiss

Easy tiger. All just contextual relevance with...

Easy tiger. All just contextual relevance with personal experience. Pretty sure I answered OP's question and you didn't exactly add anything new with your answer. How's an unnamed sport hatch...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By superswiss

The history of the RS models started out with the...

The history of the RS models started out with the RS2 Avant, so the very first RS model was an Avant. The B5 RS4 continued that tradition as an Avant. With the B7 RS4 Audi tried the sedan, but then...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-21-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By superswiss

In that case I have to ask what's wrong with the...

In that case I have to ask what's wrong with the Hankook? If you are looking for something comparable, why are you looking for a different tire? You can't get any more comparable than the actual tire...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By superswiss

Yes, antennas can fail over time. Could be the...

Yes, antennas can fail over time. Could be the cable, could be that the antenna fell down from where you tucked it away or the connection to the head unit came loose from the vibrations. First step...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By superswiss

It's been a minute for me with these older MMI...

It's been a minute for me with these older MMI systems, but somewhere in the navigation menu you can view how many satellites it sees. I believe it's under the current position details. My guess is...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By superswiss

Yeah, I'm not really suggesting anything. FWIW,...

Yeah, I'm not really suggesting anything. FWIW, OP has not given any info on what he is actually locking for in his next summer tire or whether he attends HPD events, and which performance aspects he...
Forum: TT (Mk3) Discussion
03-20-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By superswiss

FYI, you can't compare treadwear ratings across...

FYI, you can't compare treadwear ratings across tire manufacturers. There's no standards body that defines what a treadwear rating of 100 means. It's specific to each manufacturer and self-governed....
Forum: Audi Q8
03-20-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,244
Posted By superswiss

I'm aware that JD Powers and Consumer Reports...

I'm aware that JD Powers and Consumer Reports have made headlines in recent history showing most of the German car brands towards the bottom of their reliability rankings. Notable exception being...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By superswiss

That's not what I said. Read the post again. The...

That's not what I said. Read the post again. The OE tire is UHP, but the options he lists are UUHP (referred to as Max Performance around here) and up, except for the Firestone on his list which is a...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By superswiss

Somebody recently posted this graph and it breaks...

Somebody recently posted this graph and it breaks some of the past tire wisdoms we've been using. For a normal car, the CrossClimate 2 dry performance is probably about all you need, yet it...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By superswiss

Couple of thoughts here. Your current Hancook is...

Couple of thoughts here. Your current Hancook is an Ultra High Performance summer tire. Except for the Firestone, your other listed tires are Max Performance summer tires and the Bridgestone is even...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
03-16-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,097
Posted By superswiss

That's not what causes carbon build up on the...

That's not what causes carbon build up on the valves in direct injection engines. The back of the valves are no longer washed by the fuel, so the deposits build up instead of being cleaned away. Fuel...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-16-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By superswiss

Judging from this video, the dealership is...

Judging from this video, the dealership is correct at that it doesn't fully exit the spot. It just kinda backs up, then points the nose and front wheels towards the exist direction and then the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 756
Posted By superswiss

I don't know which version of the M17x AM uses,...

I don't know which version of the M17x AM uses, but the vapor separator as you know seems to be limited to the E63 and G63. As for the transmission, these are supposed to be sports cars or sports GTs...
Forum: Audi Q8
03-13-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,244
Posted By superswiss

So this is not specifically for the SQ8, but I...

So this is not specifically for the SQ8, but I wouldn't have any concern going on a long road trip with pretty much any modern car. I've done this twice fresh from the factory. I did European...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 756
Posted By superswiss

As an AMG owner, just wanted to add, the...

As an AMG owner, just wanted to add, the powertrain in the AMs is not lifted straight from the AMG 63 models. The engine is, and it's a gem, but my issue has always been that AM chooses to pair it...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By superswiss

As the saying goes: "It's more fun to drive a...

As the saying goes: "It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow". You have the odds stacked against you. The BRZ as mentioned above is a front engine, rear-wheel drive...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
03-12-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,097
Posted By superswiss

Known issues such as thermostats and scheduled...

Known issues such as thermostats and scheduled maintenance aside, the main expenses on cars like this are tires and brakes. I used to go through a set of tires in 12 months with my RS5 and the first...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,145
Posted By superswiss

I'm guessing that's related to their use of a...

I'm guessing that's related to their use of a banned Chinese part and having thousands of their cars impounded at U.S. ports.
...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,145
Posted By superswiss

^^ Progressive steering is what everybody else...

^^ Progressive steering is what everybody else seems to be doing. This is what I have in my AMG. It's predictable, because for any given steering angle, the ratio is always the same. As said, I like...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 158
Posted By superswiss

Did you google? I found the following with a...

Did you google? I found the following with a quick search out of curiosity. Compustar supports vehicles with manual transmissions, including the 2012 S4. The only thing is there's naturally a level...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By superswiss

The insurance industry is actively working on...

The insurance industry is actively working on getting real-time insight into driver behavior. A whistleblower of the industry has recently disclosed these plans. If they had their way, we'd be under...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,145
Posted By superswiss

Don't really know, but my guess would be at top...

Don't really know, but my guess would be at top speed, so 155 mph for as much straight line stability as possible. I had the pleasure of doing European Delivery with my RS5, so I had it frequently up...
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