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Forum: Audi Q8
08-01-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 89,113
Posted By jetinder

currently no deletions on the spec, although he...

currently no deletions on the spec, although he did warn that on lower specs e.g black edition they normally come with the sunroof but some cars are being delivered with it deleted.

We did look at...
Forum: Audi Q8
08-01-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 89,113
Posted By jetinder

it was 1 of only 3 or 4 options that aren't...

it was 1 of only 3 or 4 options that aren't included in this spec.
Forum: Audi Q8
08-01-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 89,113
Posted By jetinder

I just put in an order on Monday 26th July and...

I just put in an order on Monday 26th July and was called yesterday by the dealer to say my original build at the end of march 2022 had moved forward to week 44 (last week of October) and we should...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
11-26-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,434
Posted By jetinder

A3 8Y questions/issues

Hi all

It's my first time in the A3 forum (been active until a year or two ago over in the A8 D4/D5 forums mostly).

Anyway, we picked up our A3 8Y at the beginning of Sept 2020 (35 TFSI) and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
05-26-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By jetinder

2021 model production

Hi

Just been chatting with my dealer in the UK and he says that the 2021 model should now be in production or at least you could order it. But Audi haven't announced whether this will happen or...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2019, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,521
Posted By jetinder

Thanks derf. The choices are.... NWB - ...

Thanks derf.

The choices are....

NWB - uk.audi.com/A6SG0D5T
LWB - uk.audi.com/AKW13HDT

You do get quite a bit more in the LWB over here at least. Not sure on the colour, daytona grey...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2019, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,521
Posted By jetinder

2020 UK Spec "packs"

Hi

It's been a while, but we're finally getting round to planning for the D5. I've waited and waited and the 4.0 V8 diesel is still nowhere in sight :-( So it'll likely be a 50 TDI for us. It's...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-05-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,305
Posted By jetinder

I find having the haptic switched off via the...

I find having the haptic switched off via the menus makes the usage much faster on the screens.

It's actually surprising how much you can do via the steering wheel I found.

But you are...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2018, 04:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,214
Posted By jetinder

V8's, S8 and e-tron

Whilst perusing some of the German websites, I came across this which indicates mid-end 2019 for European V8's, S8 ad e-tron. I have no idea how reliable the source is plus things can change in a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,445
Posted By jetinder

I didn't realise the car had the Air quality pack...

I didn't realise the car had the Air quality pack with the funny scents for the different seasons.

I've raised a query with my friends at Audi UK what's going on and whether the issue has been...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,709
Posted By jetinder

Centre dash mostly. A couple from the centre...

Centre dash mostly. A couple from the centre console by the gear level.

But this is a MY2018 launch spec car so things weren't as tight. But my old D4 was almost a launch spec and I had no such...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,040
Posted By jetinder

One thing we will all love is the advanced ACC...

One thing we will all love is the advanced ACC and Predictive Energy Assistant (came on in the old A7 a few years ago). It's spooky how intelligent the ACC approaches bends and turns, it also REALLY...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,709
Posted By jetinder

Thumbs up Matrix lights in action

Before I take the D5 demonstrator back (I must say, this car has quite a few creaks and rattles compared to my D4), I thought I'd ask my wife to take a video last night on the way back from the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,213
Posted By jetinder

It makes sense to save money of these incredibly...

It makes sense to save money of these incredibly complex technologies and saving on duplicate effort

Talking of costs of fully electric cars and how high they are, that's why the manufacturers are...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-01-2018, 01:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,737
Posted By jetinder

As an aside, I tried the old vagcom cable (you...

As an aside, I tried the old vagcom cable (you have a buy a newer one) and it's no longer compatible with the later VW family vehicles (longer encoding strings or something), but during my research I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
10-29-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,737
Posted By jetinder

I was talking with my dealer in the UK and the...

I was talking with my dealer in the UK and the revised 2020 model for Europe has been delayed. This is primarily because of the new testing regime called WLTP (world harmonised light vehicle test...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
10-29-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,445
Posted By jetinder

Thanks. I've emailed the master tech . I had the...

Thanks. I've emailed the master tech . I had the same problem last night where it was 5C ambient and dry and the car still misted up with just me in the car.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
10-27-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,445
Posted By jetinder

D5 and interior misting

Hi all

it's been a while, but I borrowed the dealers D5 again and noticed on a very rainy drive last night with the family that the interior of the car wouldn't demist very well. Even after 30...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-19-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
Posted By jetinder

I decided to raise my concerns with Audi UK and...

I decided to raise my concerns with Audi UK and they are getting in touch with the Product Manager in the UK. I think it's important that the manufacturer knows what A8 customers feedback is as we...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,074
Posted By jetinder

I added a comment to an Abt SQ5 post from Abt...

I added a comment to an Abt SQ5 post from Abt Sportsline saying that it would be nice to have the tailpipes back on the D5 and they gave it a big thumbs up. Hopefully they'll have something that...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-15-2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,074
Posted By jetinder

It's a bit odd that they already appear to be...

It's a bit odd that they already appear to be adding options in January when a few customers have already ordered their cars in Europe. I would have thought the MY 2019 would have been the right time...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-15-2017, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,728
Posted By jetinder

I thought it was to do with intelligent parking...

I thought it was to do with intelligent parking lots to start with, but in the attached video it suggests research is still ongoing to get the car to do it all by itself.
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
Posted By jetinder

Last few observations today: The boot space...

Last few observations today:

The boot space is much much better. It was able to easily swallow 4 x ~70 litre stuicases with room behind and in front for squishy bags.
When it rains and you...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
Posted By jetinder

Thumbs up After some more time with the car today I learnt...

After some more time with the car today I learnt the following:

The UK is rubbish when it snows ;-) We haven't a clue what we are doing.
There is a button in the lower screen to switch on/off...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
12-09-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
Posted By jetinder

First impressions are very very good, I'll have a...

First impressions are very very good, I'll have a better look at things tomorrow when I have more time at home with it. We've driven it about 120 miles today and apart from a few niggles:

Engine...
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