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Old 06-30-2020, 09:25 AM
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bro he's been the president longer than @Yumcha has been a member!
Well, yes. I'm officially more the Hyundai Optima club.
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Old 06-30-2020, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
It's really cool to see you turn the time backwards from an infotainment / interior prospective .. car looks a whole lot newer now!

Well done dude!
Thanks broski

Crazy how intuitive the unit is.

Since the harness is tied into the CANbus, everything registers through the head unit. It also came with a wireless obd2 adapter, also registers into the head unit. The native mmi settings, screens, & options are still intact and accessible through the homepage.

Still in the process of configuring settings, reprogramming console buttons, and downloading apps from the app store.

A recommended upgrade for any B8/8.5 & 9; worth it.










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Old 06-30-2020, 01:33 PM
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CANBUS=Can I bus.
Yes you can.
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Old 07-01-2020, 09:31 AM
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That's a crazy upgrade! Had a B8 Avant for 9 years. I miss the car.
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Old 07-01-2020, 11:33 AM
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you had it for 9 freakin years!??!!
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Minor update; sport pedals installed.


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Old 07-21-2020, 12:51 PM
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that interior looks like it's a decade newer!
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Old 07-21-2020, 04:09 PM
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Thanks homie; trying to keep up with you!
Old 07-21-2020, 05:41 PM
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Looks great, sir!
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Old 07-21-2020, 06:00 PM
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at the title change
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Old 07-21-2020, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcelechka
Thanks homie; trying to keep up with you!
That's a losing proposition.. I suggest conceding now.
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Old 07-21-2020, 09:37 PM
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Old 08-11-2020, 10:57 AM
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Haven't been driving much at all these days now that I work from home.

Took her out yesterday for a grocery run; love this car!




The Q is still doing what it does best; hauling the wife & kiddo around.



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Old 08-11-2020, 11:18 AM
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What a pair.
Put em on the glass!
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Old 08-11-2020, 11:45 AM
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Agreed.

Badass pair!
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Old 08-31-2020, 04:57 PM
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Took a trip to Oregon a few weeks ago.

We covered just shy of 500 miles to a tank; love this thing!

Looking forward to winter


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Old 09-01-2020, 09:49 AM
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How has the reliability been on that thing? Interested in getting one to get a larger car...
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Old 09-01-2020, 10:21 AM
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3.0T
nuff said.

Marcel, you need to look into that height sensor bracket to get it low at the touch of a button.
Just for shits.
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Old 09-01-2020, 10:23 AM
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Old 09-01-2020, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
How has the reliability been on that thing? Interested in getting one to get a larger car...
Purchased 2/5/20 @ 65k for 16.9k; currently at 72.5k.

Great gas mileage for such a large / heavy vehicle. It's been super reliable thus far; routine maintenance has been just about it, pretty much.

If you are looking for the same or similar, I'd recommend looking up here (Seattle, WA). Due to the region/climate, there are tons of them in the marketplace; so naturally, pricing reflects that.

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nuff said.

Marcel, you need to look into that height sensor bracket to get it low at the touch of a button.
Just for shits.
I can adjust the ride height via mmi. It think it was on auto there; it's always adjusting itself depending on center of gravity. In lift mode, I think I can raise it +/-4". In dynamic, it'll lower 2 to 2.5" from normal stock height. These figures too, can be adjusted via the VAG to alter default heights to each mode.

Modes are Lift, Offroad, Comfort, Dynamic, & Auto.

I think spacers are about the only mod I'll do to this; perfect the way it is.

That and, don't want to screw with the active warranty.
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you want to put your wife's wheel face 1" closer to the curb??!
masochist!
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Old 09-02-2020, 08:19 AM
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Such nice vehicles! Is that beach shot on Long Beach?
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Old 09-02-2020, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
you want to put your wife's wheel face 1" closer to the curb??!
masochist!
He's not married to @Yumcha
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Such nice vehicles! Is that beach shot on Long Beach?
Cannon Beach, OR
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The Q continues to do Q things and rack up miles



Got to check out a local tuner shop last weekend, unicorns everywhere.

I was fortunate to stick around for most of the day to witness a Mk4 Supra drive in with a baseline of 280ish, and drive out with 585hp to the wheels on 92 octane

After touring the facility & viewing active projects, these guys are legit with their builds.

The S will get some much needed love soon

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Mk4 Supra drive in with a baseline of 280ish, and drive out with 585hp to the wheels on 92 octane
What in the fucking fuck?
Old 12-30-2020, 01:56 PM
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Winter is here!


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That color pops in the snow!
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Old 01-01-2021, 01:01 PM
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Is that a RAV 4 back there? I guess you need something to run around in while the S5 is in the garage?
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That's the wife's rig...
his S5 is still capable in the snow!
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That 4.2l + quattro thingamabob ain't no joke

Really though; since WFH, the S gets driven once every few weeks.

The last time I fired her up was the weekend before x-mas
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fucking sacrilege!
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Been a while...

It's been an awesome winter; practically snowboarding every weekend.

The S crossed 100k a few weeks back; still Z.E.R.O. issues... it go without saying that this is a solid platform. Heck, most reliable German car that I've ever owned

A few updates:
- Milltek Resonated Exhaust
- 19" Rotors Wheels
- SeaSucker Roof Rack

Love her.

And now for pics; enjoy!









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Old 03-16-2021, 06:20 AM
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Coming in hot from the back, snow bunnies.
make way!

Dude, your car color, wheels and roof rack really
make my lululemon tight in the crotch area. I mean,
they were tight when I put them on but now I have to
double over and tuck into the waist band when I drop
the kids off to school.

I guess don't be looking at this thread when you drop
your kids off to school is the real lesson here.
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Old 03-16-2021, 06:21 AM
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post script:
did you add the spacers already? Looks pretty flush as it sits.
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Old 03-16-2021, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Coming in hot from the back, snow bunnies.
make way!

Dude, your car color, wheels and roof rack really
make my lululemon tight in the crotch area. I mean,
they were tight when I put them on but now I have to
double over and tuck into the waist band when I drop
the kids off to school.

I guess don't be looking at this thread when you drop
your kids off to school is the real lesson here.

Originally Posted by rockstar143
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did you add the spacers already? Looks pretty flush as it sits.
Indeed; specs on these S4 rotors weren't cutting it at +43. At $450 though, I couldn't pass them up.

My setup prior on the double spoke 5 was 19x8.5, +33, 15/20mm

Added 25/30mm to not only cover the difference, but also widened the stance a bit to what it was at OEM+.

She's breaking necks for sure.

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AH...
makes sense.
It looks great...gonna be awesome for when you place the order for springs.
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