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Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-24-2015, 03:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,034
Posted By Drollomite Man

Of course, sales people want you to buy what's...

Of course, sales people want you to buy what's currently available, not wait for what's coming. Nevertheless, I think this is realistic--the new A4 sometime in 2016.
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-23-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,034
Posted By Drollomite Man

When you say "Corporate Audi," do you mean Audi...

When you say "Corporate Audi," do you mean Audi of America? If so, this information seems to contradict the letter they sent you. I'm with the others here, expecting a public reveal just before...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
11-21-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By Drollomite Man

Sorry to disappoint you, but I believe the CD...

Sorry to disappoint you, but I believe the CD only updates roads, points of interest, etc. I have a 2015 TTS, and the basic interface hasn't changed since the 2010 model (which was a higher...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
09-04-2014, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By Drollomite Man

Is Audi assisting with the cost of the repair, as...

Is Audi assisting with the cost of the repair, as it seems they should? I would certainly follow through with Audi. Pursuing the lemon law might be premature at this point. I think you at least have...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
09-03-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,880
Posted By Drollomite Man

I opted for 225/45 on my S5. In snow, you want to...

I opted for 225/45 on my S5. In snow, you want to concentrate the car's weight on a smaller (narrower) contact patch to increase traction. By the way, I sold my S5 after the winter and have a...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
08-08-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,254
Posted By Drollomite Man

Anyone I know who has owned a German car or two...

Anyone I know who has owned a German car or two pretty much subscribes to the notion "you don't want a German car that's out of warranty" (regardless of the marque). It's no secret that things can...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
08-08-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,451
Posted By Drollomite Man

Unfortunately, this seems to be an area where the...

Unfortunately, this seems to be an area where the free market doesn't apply. I've searched the internet for an updated DVD for my wife's A3, but couldn't find anything that was genuine outside of...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
08-07-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,117
Posted By Drollomite Man

Yes, the A5/S5 coupes and cabriolets (as well as...

Yes, the A5/S5 coupes and cabriolets (as well as A4/S4) are due for a redesign, and it will probably be more extensive than the mid-cycle refresh of 2013. Having said that, I expect it to be...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
05-31-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,260
Posted By Drollomite Man

Installing new seat bottom cover. Tips?

The seat bottom on my TTS was damaged by a permanent stain (ink, I think), and I've ordered a new leather cover. I plan to have an experienced auto upholstery shop install it, but I'm wondering if...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
04-12-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,450
Posted By Drollomite Man

Are you unable to hand-wash the car? I don't...

Are you unable to hand-wash the car? I don't think you'll find forum members recommending car washes--period--quite apart from any potential damage to the spoiler. If you can't hand wash, do you have...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
01-07-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,540
Posted By Drollomite Man

I would second the notion of a set of UHP...

I would second the notion of a set of UHP all-seasons for the winter months in your climate. As pointed out, flexibility is the real issue with summer tires in cold temperatures. I'm running snows...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
11-12-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By Drollomite Man

From the vantage point of Wisconsin, I can say...

From the vantage point of Wisconsin, I can say that all-seasons are no-seasons, especially in winter. I've mounted the best Michelin and Continental have to offer on my wife's A3 (FWD), and they're...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-17-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,089
Posted By Drollomite Man

What's your city mpg?

I'm getting really awful city mpg, 11-12, with my S5 V6, on short (5 mile) round-trips. Light throttle, car set in auto mode, trying to drive as efficiently as possible without being a hyper-miler....
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-15-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,145
Posted By Drollomite Man

Considering the facelift was done for 2013, I'm...

Considering the facelift was done for 2013, I'm not so confident of a complete redesign for 2015. It's possible, but Audi typically likes to get more mileage out of its mid-cycle refreshes.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-08-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,057
Posted By Drollomite Man

Think I would almost trade the rear parking...

Think I would almost trade the rear parking sensors for front ones. By the time you make contact with those concrete bumpers it's already too late. At least my TT 3.2 had a flexible rubber edge that...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-08-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,057
Posted By Drollomite Man

Me too! Ran my lower valence over one of those...

Me too! Ran my lower valence over one of those nasty concrete aggregate parking curbs despite being so careful. Got a series of linear scratches, about 2" long, mostly on the underside. I'm using...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
09-12-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,411
Posted By Drollomite Man

With light throttle on the S5, I don't feel the...

With light throttle on the S5, I don't feel the hesitation or delay (which is also accompanied by a mechanical clunk of sorts as if something is locking up or in place). Easy acceleration is...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
09-11-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,411
Posted By Drollomite Man

S5 S tronic drivers: pause on acceleration?

2014 S5 with S tronic here. When I accelerate hard from a full stop (in Drive, either Comfort or Auto), I feel a very slight pause before there's any movement/engagement, like a fraction of a second....
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
08-19-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,189
Posted By Drollomite Man

Cleaning/waxing titanium finish wheels?

My practice has always been to wash (with car soap) and wax clear-coated, silver painted Audi wheels. What about titanium wheels (Black Optic package), however? They have a matte finish. Is that a...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
06-21-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By Drollomite Man

Thanks for the directions. Mine's a 2013, and...

Thanks for the directions. Mine's a 2013, and apparently I wasn't following the right sequence to get it set up.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
06-21-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By Drollomite Man

Outside mirror tilt on backup?

The A5/S5 owner's manual refers to a tilt-down function for the right outside mirror when the car is in reverse. It says this applies to cars with mirror memory. Does anyone know which package this...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
06-12-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By Drollomite Man

The next model year Audis typically begin to hit...

The next model year Audis typically begin to hit dealerships mid to late summer. There seems to be a pretty good supply of A5s out there now, so it's possible dealers won't be in a hurry to stock up...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
06-12-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By Drollomite Man

Just went through the same A5/S5 back-and-forth,...

Just went through the same A5/S5 back-and-forth, and settled on the S5. The A5 is really a fine car, especially with the 6-spd manual and the sport package, and you can equip it to virtually the same...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
05-23-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,078
Posted By Drollomite Man

Your dealer is correct, at least according to the...

Your dealer is correct, at least according to the order guide that came out in April. No changes to the power train or color choices (no RS, though, for '14). It does look like Audi is discontinuing...
Forum: TT (Mk2) Discussion
12-06-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By Drollomite Man

It's likely that the '13 TT is the last of the Mk...

It's likely that the '13 TT is the last of the Mk 2 (the availability of the S line Competition package feels like a model "build-out," though Audi hasn't positioned it as such). We'll probably see...
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