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Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
11-22-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,599
Posted By NowIsGood

I've had two S4's, one with the adaptive...

I've had two S4's, one with the adaptive suspension and one without, and I'm perfectly happy without it. I ordered it on my 2010 S4, and I liked it. I almost always left it in auto mode, which I...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,993
Posted By NowIsGood

Pic of V1 remote mounted up to the left of MMI screen

It stands out less in person than in the pic. Because it's mounted with double-stick tape to the underside of the dash overhang, it might be more stealth here than on the inside part of the MMI...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-12-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,993
Posted By NowIsGood

No need to drill a hole and will not block MMI...

No need to drill a hole and will not block MMI screen if you mount it just up a bit and to the left. I mounted mine with double stick tape to the underside of the dash after running the wire between...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-25-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,691
Posted By NowIsGood

Or to put that another way: For $3k, you get...

Or to put that another way: For $3k, you get adjustable suspension dampening and variable steering ratio. :)
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-25-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,691
Posted By NowIsGood

Actually, Audi Drive Select is always active, so...

Actually, Audi Drive Select is always active, so you're essentially always "using it". The settings are comfort, dynamic, or auto, with the option to set individual functions separately. Even if...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,985
Posted By NowIsGood

+1. I tapped the Homelink circuit for a hardwire...

+1. I tapped the Homelink circuit for a hardwire of my Valentine 1. Turns on and off with the ignition.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-25-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By NowIsGood

I'm guessing it triangulates from the multiple...

I'm guessing it triangulates from the multiple sensors.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,894
Posted By NowIsGood

Per the MMI manual, yes, M3U files are supported.

Per the MMI manual, yes, M3U files are supported.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,894
Posted By NowIsGood

The B8 S4 can play AAC files (.m4a). See the...

The B8 S4 can play AAC files (.m4a). See the table on p. 9 of the MMI manual (which also shows that playlists are supported in M3U and PLS formats).

Works fine for me, anyway.

-Frank
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,894
Posted By NowIsGood

Actually, the iTunes store moved to DRM-free...

Actually, the iTunes store moved to DRM-free beginning last year. (You can "upgrade" previously purchased music to DRM-free - and higher quality - for the pricing delta.)
...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By NowIsGood

No physical TPM to deal with. Just reset in the...

No physical TPM to deal with. Just reset in the MMI.

Audi uses wheel rotation to monitor pressure changes, so there are no extra sensors to worry about.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,069
Posted By NowIsGood

I wear a tucked shirt five days a week and don't...

I wear a tucked shirt five days a week and don't have this problem. Something about the way I get in the car maybe? Don't know. But I love the Alcantara, and like some others, would actually have...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-17-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,728
Posted By NowIsGood

How does the Mercedes system work? In the Audi...

How does the Mercedes system work? In the Audi S4, the memory seat position is not exactly tied to the key. The memory settings on the door are actually independent of the keys, though the key will...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-17-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,728
Posted By NowIsGood

I'm guessing they mean you could buy up to two...

I'm guessing they mean you could buy up to two more keys, and it would keep track of the settings for all four.

-Frank
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-12-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,560
Posted By NowIsGood

The carpeted cargo mat is really nice....

The carpeted cargo mat is really nice. http://tinyurl.com/24mvv62
Mine came with the Audi Sport North America logo on it. I use the block system all the time, along with the grocery hooks, for...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,796
Posted By NowIsGood

The iPod connection is good. If you're happy with...

The iPod connection is good. If you're happy with the sound of your iPod when connected to any other amp/speaker/headphone system, you'll be happy with it in your S4. If you think compressed files...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-06-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,416
Posted By NowIsGood

In addition to sport diff, ADS gives you...

To the SD, ADS adds electronic suspension dampening and "Dynamic Steering", which provides a dynamically variable steering ratio. I'm very happy with the adjustable suspension, which provides a very...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-01-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,022
Posted By NowIsGood

Try: http://tinyurl.com/2egpzna

Try: http://tinyurl.com/2egpzna
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-26-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By NowIsGood

I realize you mostly want to hear from people...

I realize you mostly want to hear from people without ADS (Audi Drive Select), but I have to respond to that statement. I don't know what the dealer would be basing that comment on, because (a) the...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By NowIsGood

Use Advanced Search for "ADS" in this forum. ...

Use Advanced Search for "ADS" in this forum. Results:

https://forums.audiworld.com/search.php?searchid=3033931

Here's a summary from one of my prior posts:

I think the adjustable...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,087
Posted By NowIsGood

Kaenon Rhino, polarized and causes no problem...

Kaenon Rhino, polarized and causes no problem with the displays.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-31-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,479
Posted By NowIsGood

I have a small dog (Cocker Spaniel) that I take...

I have a small dog (Cocker Spaniel) that I take in a crate that fits on the folded-down rear seat. I put her in the crate before lifting the crate into the car.

Alternatively, the Solvit brand...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-31-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,329
Posted By NowIsGood

Quartz gray can get pretty dirty without looking...

Quartz gray can get pretty dirty without looking dirty. Very easy to maintain.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,187
Posted By NowIsGood

Not sure I understand your comment, but I edited...

Not sure I understand your comment, but I edited my post to clarify that moving the Q towers out further was per the fitment instructions from Yakima.
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