rockstar143's VAG pounding S4 & S5 thread
07-26-2019, 08:47 AM
#762
Moderator
07-26-2019, 08:53 AM
#763
Team Owner
07-26-2019, 09:45 AM
#765
Ex-OEM King
TIL, they still make the ILX...
I leave mine on too. The engineering that went into the stop start systems is pretty heavy and I'm sure the reliability was tested out to several expected lifetimes. The people who are saying it kills the starter are probably the people still changing synthetic oil after 3k miles.
That said, I have a 6 year warranty and I'll be getting rid of the car shortly before that expires.
I leave mine on too. The engineering that went into the stop start systems is pretty heavy and I'm sure the reliability was tested out to several expected lifetimes. The people who are saying it kills the starter are probably the people still changing synthetic oil after 3k miles.
That said, I have a 6 year warranty and I'll be getting rid of the car shortly before that expires.
07-26-2019, 10:06 AM
#766
Moderator
I keep mine on too, auto-disables in Sport+ or Manual modes.
It works much better than the auto-stop in the F150. IIRC, the Mercedes has an aux battery/capacitor for the auto-stop, instead of relying on the main battery.
It works much better than the auto-stop in the F150. IIRC, the Mercedes has an aux battery/capacitor for the auto-stop, instead of relying on the main battery.
07-26-2019, 10:13 AM
#767
in my F150 it lowers the AC at a stop light...uh...it's Florida. suck on my dix.
in the Volvo I didn't like that it would take a second to kick back on...a lot of times it's when you're waiting for an opening in traffic to GO and that lag to turn back on could kill you. I could just stop living on the edge but where's the fun in that?
I do about 5 to 7K on synthetic unless it's been a LONG time or the oil looks black...
prick!
in the Volvo I didn't like that it would take a second to kick back on...a lot of times it's when you're waiting for an opening in traffic to GO and that lag to turn back on could kill you. I could just stop living on the edge but where's the fun in that?
I do about 5 to 7K on synthetic unless it's been a LONG time or the oil looks black...
prick!
07-26-2019, 10:25 AM
#768
Team Owner
07-26-2019, 10:33 AM
#770
Ex-OEM King
in my F150 it lowers the AC at a stop light...uh...it's Florida. suck on my dix.
in the Volvo I didn't like that it would take a second to kick back on...a lot of times it's when you're waiting for an opening in traffic to GO and that lag to turn back on could kill you. I could just stop living on the edge but where's the fun in that?
I do about 5 to 7K on synthetic unless it's been a LONG time or the oil looks black...
prick!
in the Volvo I didn't like that it would take a second to kick back on...a lot of times it's when you're waiting for an opening in traffic to GO and that lag to turn back on could kill you. I could just stop living on the edge but where's the fun in that?
I do about 5 to 7K on synthetic unless it's been a LONG time or the oil looks black...
prick!
The stop start systems have been rapidly improving. The one in my old Jeep was super dopey and clunky, the one in the VW is much more refined. The Subie doesn't even have it lol.
07-26-2019, 10:35 AM
#771
Team Owner
07-26-2019, 10:43 AM
#772
I fucking hate auto stop/start!
Okay, sorry, I was politely trying to get that point across.
Fine...maybe if my next car has it...I'll leave it enabled. Work pays for the F150 gas soooo...
I'll check the Yukon but I'm not sure if it has that feature.
Okay, sorry, I was politely trying to get that point across.
Fine...maybe if my next car has it...I'll leave it enabled. Work pays for the F150 gas soooo...
I'll check the Yukon but I'm not sure if it has that feature.
07-26-2019, 11:32 AM
#773
Team Owner
I see his graduated cylinders, but I also see my fuel consumption numbers on the dashboard in my much-newer-than-his-information vehicle.
I find it very unobtrusive.
I find it very unobtrusive.
07-26-2019, 11:35 AM
#774
Scotty Kilmer is a funny youtube guy that is very GIT OFF MY LAWN...
Engineering explained is a much more refined dude and he's agreeing that you will see as high as 9% improvement with stop/start tech.
Engineering explained is a much more refined dude and he's agreeing that you will see as high as 9% improvement with stop/start tech.
07-26-2019, 11:37 AM
#775
Team Owner
I never use mine either... my 13 335 had it on by default and it did not remember the last setting. I actually brought the car to the dealer and told them to disable it permanently. To my surprise, they did it without even asking why. Apparently so many people hated it.
I need that 0.03 sec jump start at the red light...
I need that 0.03 sec jump start at the red light...
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07-26-2019, 12:30 PM
#776
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Hey @rockstar143 - if you get a manual you won't have to worry about auto start-stop 
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07-26-2019, 01:43 PM
#778
Team Owner
Hey @rockstar143 - if you get a manual you won't have to worry about auto start-stop
07-26-2019, 01:48 PM
#779
Ex-OEM King
Hey @rockstar143 - if you get a manual you won't have to worry about auto start-stop
07-26-2019, 02:15 PM
#780
Whats up with RDX owners?
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07-26-2019, 02:21 PM
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Ex-OEM King
07-26-2019, 02:35 PM
#783
Ex-OEM King
07-26-2019, 03:50 PM
#784
Team Owner
07-26-2019, 03:53 PM
#785
Senior Moderator
07-26-2019, 04:12 PM
#787
Senior Moderator
07-26-2019, 04:14 PM
#788
Team Owner
07-27-2019, 08:19 AM
#792
Team Owner
07-27-2019, 08:38 AM
#793
My rule was a LOT more firm on my black cars.
On the Volcano Red and Rio Yellow you can't really see swirling.
I also like to observe whether or not the guy drops the mit on the
ground and keeps going on other people's cars.
Soooo excited for these...this week I have been driving exclusively in
manual mode and I can say that the car is very manual like in that it
does make you feel like you're in control in addition to having the sounds
and fast and crisp shifts. I drove the S2000 yesterday and DO love a
real manual but I'm thoroughly enjoying. Got these last night and installed
this morning. 2 allen bolts...so not really a challenge but after my first
test drive with them I'm super happy. I almost went red but it was too much
and the silver ones don't match the interior's brushed silver so I went black
for a more subtle approach. Love it.
The fake metal topping on the oem paddles was lifting off...on the "+" I already
had to cut off some that would catch my finger and lift and touch it up so I figured
since I'm using manual more and would eventually make them worse I might as
well do these to protect them and add functionality. I realized recently that the flat
bottom steering wheel is not only for looks and feel but also to give you a frame
of reference for which side up the steering wheel is when you're grabbing for the
paddle.
Also, when I say this car is fucking clean...it really is. I am in absolute awe of the color and love how well it all cleans up.
I have literally only seen Volcano red in person on 2 different cars and NONE of them were S4. 1 SQ5 and one A4. That's it.
"Oh shit girl, I love this song...it is my JAMBBBB!!!!!!!!!!!"
Dad Jokes 1000000.
On the Volcano Red and Rio Yellow you can't really see swirling.
I also like to observe whether or not the guy drops the mit on the
ground and keeps going on other people's cars.
Soooo excited for these...this week I have been driving exclusively in
manual mode and I can say that the car is very manual like in that it
does make you feel like you're in control in addition to having the sounds
and fast and crisp shifts. I drove the S2000 yesterday and DO love a
real manual but I'm thoroughly enjoying. Got these last night and installed
this morning. 2 allen bolts...so not really a challenge but after my first
test drive with them I'm super happy. I almost went red but it was too much
and the silver ones don't match the interior's brushed silver so I went black
for a more subtle approach. Love it.
The fake metal topping on the oem paddles was lifting off...on the "+" I already
had to cut off some that would catch my finger and lift and touch it up so I figured
since I'm using manual more and would eventually make them worse I might as
well do these to protect them and add functionality. I realized recently that the flat
bottom steering wheel is not only for looks and feel but also to give you a frame
of reference for which side up the steering wheel is when you're grabbing for the
paddle.
Also, when I say this car is fucking clean...it really is. I am in absolute awe of the color and love how well it all cleans up.
I have literally only seen Volcano red in person on 2 different cars and NONE of them were S4. 1 SQ5 and one A4. That's it.
"Oh shit girl, I love this song...it is my JAMBBBB!!!!!!!!!!!"
Dad Jokes 1000000.
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07-27-2019, 07:18 PM
#796
Team Owner
Went to a kids bday party at a buddy’s house. He bought a black B8.5 S4 since I last saw him. He said something about a stage 2 tune, and something else about 550 hp.
07-28-2019, 03:43 PM
#798
Team Owner
07-28-2019, 08:35 PM
#799
Ex-OEM King
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