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Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-19-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Pete.S

Update on brake squeal issue

Hi guys

I was one of those unfortunate soles suffering the dreaded brake squeal from day one. It got so bad earlier this year that the noise was present come rain or shine, in any temperature (had...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 28,164
Posted By Pete.S

Black with Magma here, approaching 50,000 miles,...

Black with Magma here, approaching 50,000 miles, no wear whatsoever. Very impressed with the Nappa on the B8.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2010, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Pete.S

The software that controls the behaviour of the...

The software that controls the behaviour of the S-Tronic 'box. If your car was built in Jan 2010, though, I would have thought that update would already have been included. From memory the update was...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,595
Posted By Pete.S

This is my biggest (well actually, to be fair,...

This is my biggest (well actually, to be fair, probably only) gripe about this car.

For the UK, Audi advertise a combined mpg of 30.1 for S-Tronic cars. After 22k miles mine's sitting at 23.7. A...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2010, 05:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Pete.S

Is this happening only in dynamic mode? If it is,...

Is this happening only in dynamic mode? If it is, same here. The s/w update definitely improved the shifting smoothness in auto/comfort modes, so much so that shifting is virtually unnoticeable, but...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,624
Posted By Pete.S

No, sorry, on both counts. All I can tell you is,...

No, sorry, on both counts. All I can tell you is, my dealership were not sure what to do about the fault codes (with it being a new model and the first time they'd seen such codes), which is why the...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-20-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,624
Posted By Pete.S

Surely not? The OP is talking about from a...

Surely not? The OP is talking about from a standing start, thus first gear, so no searching involved? There should be no issue with being able to stamp on the throttle from standstill (or so I was...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-15-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,306
Posted By Pete.S

Driven 15k miles in 5 months, car @ just over 18k...

Driven 15k miles in 5 months, car @ just over 18k miles so fast approaching first inspection & another oil change.

Only issues were early on in ownership: first day had her, had multi faults...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,707
Posted By Pete.S

Good post^. My brother has a 335i, and, much as...

Good post^. My brother has a 335i, and, much as he loves driving mine, I enjoy getting into his for a change of scenery & driving experience. Damn the steering is good on those things.
...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2010, 04:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,656
Posted By Pete.S

Mine actually didn't start squeaking until ~12k...

Mine actually didn't start squeaking until ~12k miles and haven't stopped since, coinciding (as mentioned elsewhere) with lowering daily temperatures.

Hopefully this TSB (once I get round to...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By Pete.S

Looks - better from every angle, other than maybe...

Looks - better from every angle, other than maybe dead side-on: I loved the profile of the B6 - nice & squat; B8 is longer and can appear a little barge-like. Looks far better in the flesh than in...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-13-2010, 04:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,448
Posted By Pete.S

APR Motorsport B8 S4 3.0 TFSI vs Stock B8 S4 3.0 TFSI

Could do without the music, but impressive nonetheless:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL4JCtMQ1QY
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,534
Posted By Pete.S

No, actually it's miles. My interpretation of the...

No, actually it's miles. My interpretation of the term "daily driver" stretches far beyond its literal meaning ;)

Everything good thanks pal, wonderful car in S-Tronic guise for the UK's...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,534
Posted By Pete.S

Ah well, told ya....almost 16k ;)

Ah well, told ya....almost 16k ;)
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,534
Posted By Pete.S

I think the thread is supposed to be total...

I think the thread is supposed to be total mileage, not MPG?
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,939
Posted By Pete.S

Guys, at what temperature are you experiencing...

Guys, at what temperature are you experiencing this annoyance?

Just that mine only started as it got colder over here before Xmas. Last week it warmed a little and, mysteriously, the squeaking...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,534
Posted By Pete.S

Actually I'm UK, so we're as backward in that...

Actually I'm UK, so we're as backward in that department as you lot ;)
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,341
Posted By Pete.S

Fully agree. Engine braking takes a lot more...

Fully agree. Engine braking takes a lot more thought (and gear changes) than a simple chuck of the shifter from 6th into 3rd, for example, as I would regularly do in my B6 S4.

The main hinderance...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,534
Posted By Pete.S

Are you wishing this a US owners only topic? ...

Are you wishing this a US owners only topic?

If not I bet I'll beat the lot of ya :p
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-23-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,432
Posted By Pete.S

Definitely smoother after the update. Indeed,...

Definitely smoother after the update. Indeed, gear changes in Auto mode are barely noticeable now. Still the odd sudden jump in Dynamic, but heh...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2009, 04:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,939
Posted By Pete.S

I haven't suffered from this on mine until the...

I haven't suffered from this on mine until the last week strangely, and mine's on 13k miles (and I've driven it in all manners - both hard & soft braking over that time). Exactly the same symptoms...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,026
Posted By Pete.S

Yes the s/ware update is being done on mine today...

Yes the s/ware update is being done on mine today along with it's first oil change. Shall report on results!
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Pete.S

As if on cue to reply to this thread, I've just...

As if on cue to reply to this thread, I've just been put in a Sportline A6 3.0TD while mine's in for it's first oil change.

It actually doesn't feel that much bigger inside, the (leather) seats...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-14-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,902
Posted By Pete.S

I find that quite incredible for modern times....

I find that quite incredible for modern times. Most of the major motorway accidents over here involving multiple fatalities have been in fog.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-14-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,902
Posted By Pete.S

Are rear fogs not mandatory in the US then? They...

Are rear fogs not mandatory in the US then? They are over 'ere (UK)
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