Sepang Blue S5 Sportback Black Edition - the wait begins....

[GlynRS2]

I have just confirmed my order for my S5 Sportback Black Edition.

Details from the order sheet are:

S5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic

Exterior:
E9E9 Sepang Blue, pearl effect

Interior:
Fine Nappa leather
Seats: Lunar silver-Black
Dashboard: Black-Black
Carpet: Black
Headliner: Silver

Optional Equipment:
PG3 Advanced Key
2H1 Audi drive select
UH2 Audi hill-hold assist
7X8 Audi Parking System Advanced
GH2 Audi quattro Sports differential
PV3 Convenience package
1BL Damper control
6XL Door mirrors - electrically adjustable, folding, auto-dimming with memory function
VC1 Garage door opener (Homelink)
4A4 Heated front and outer rear seats
8N7 High-beam assist
9ZW Mobile telephone preparation – High with Audi connect
1N8 Dynamic steering
PKH Storage package
4X4 Rear side airbags
6SJ Reversible load mat
QE1 Storage package
WB6 Technology package – High

Standard equipment:
4ZD Black Styling Pack
7HB Leather armrests
8Q3 Automatic headlight adjustment
6XD Door mirrors - electrically adjustable and heated. Replaced by: Door mirrors - electrically adjustable, folding, auto-dimming with memory function
NM1 Engine cover
6TS Exterior mirror on the right, aspherical
8WB Front and rear fog lights
8SK LED rear lights
5SJ Left exterior mirror: convex
8N6 Light and rain sensor. Replaced by: High-beam assist
2Z1 Model designation/badging
6FC Aluminium-effect door mirror housings
8X1 Headlight washer system
VW1 Privacy glass
2K3 Reinforced bumpers
8K4 Separate daytime running light
5J2 S line roof spoiler
5NC Standard tailgate stay
4GQ Windshield in heat-insulating glass
8BP Xenon Plus headlights
1S1 Car jack
1PD Locking wheel bolts
PQT 19" x 9J ‘5-arm rotor’ design titanium finish alloy wheels with 255/35 R19 tyres
1G5 Space-saving spare wheel
7K1 Tire pressure warning light
HL6 Tyres 255/35 R19 Y
CV9 19” x 9J ‘5-arm rotor’ design titanium finish alloy wheels with 255/35 R19 tyres
4L6 Auto-dimming rear view-mirror
6NJ Cloth headlining
7M2 Door sill trims with "S" badge
1T3 First aid kit with warning triangle
0TD Front and rear floor mats
5TL Inlays - Piano finish, black
QQ1 Interior light package
6SS Luggage compartment floor covering. Replaced by: Reversible load mat
9Z0 operating voltage 12V
9AQ Deluxe automatic air conditioning
3X2 Through-load facility
6F3 Emblems
7F9 Leather gear knob
2PK 3-spoke multi-function flat bottomed steering wheel with gear-shift paddles
3B3 Child seat anchor
7P1 Electric lumbar support
6E3 Front centre armrest including two 12V power sockets
3L5 Front seats, electrically adjustable. Replaced by: Electric fr seats, driver mem (contained in Convenience package)
4A3 Heated front seats. Replaced by: Heated front and outer rear seats
3G1 ISOFIX child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Q4Q Super Sports seats at front
9P3 Seat belt monitoring
3NZ Split-folding rear seats
N3M Fine Nappa leather
7X4 Audi Parking System Plus. Replaced by: Audi Parking System Advanced
4E0 Auto-opening boot lid
GH1 Basic rear axle differential. Replaced by: Audi quattro Sports differential
8T1 Cruise control
6Y8 Cruise control speed limit system
UH1 Electromechanical parking brake includes parking brake function when stationary, drive off assistance with automatic release when pulling away and emergency braking assist, acting on all 4 wheels while driving. Replaced by: Audi hill-hold assist
1AT Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
4UF Full size airbags for driver and passenger
7L8 Automatic Start-Stop function for greater fuel and CO2 efficency with recuperation for optimal energy utilisation
9Q8 Driver's Information System (DIS) in colour with energy-saving tips and break recommendations. Shows the radio station or track title, telephone control, menu and other display information from the infotainment system such as navigation (if fitted). Also includes on-board trip computer with short and long-term trip memory, outside temperature display, digital speedometer anddoor or boot open warning
QZ7 Electromechanical power steering. Replaced by: Dynamic steering
4X3 Front side airbags and head-level side airbags front and rear. Replaced by: Rear side airbags
7G9 Prep for tracking system
7AL Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser
4K4 Radio remote control. Replaced by: Advanced key (contained in Advanced Key)
1BD S sports suspension. Replaced by: Damper control
0RC Starter switch locking system
7B3 12V power socket
UF7 Audi Music Interface (AMI)
9VK Bang & Olufsen sound system
PB2 Black edition
7A3 CD player. Replaced by: DVD player (contained in Technology package – High)
8UD Concert radio which includes: single CD drive an SDHC memory card reader which are both MP3, WMA and AAC compatible, 6.5" colour centre display with MMI operating logic, AUX-IN connection and TP memo - automatically saves traffic news when driving, 8 speakers (80 Watts). Replaced by: Radio system for MMI plus (contained in Technology package – High)
QV3 DAB digital radio
9ZX Mobile telephone preparation - Bluetooth interface. Replaced by: Mobile telephone preparation – High with Audi connect
7Q0 Without navigation device. Replaced by: MMI navigation plus (contained in Technology package – High)
0P0 Exhaust system
1X1 quattro®
6EP Stone guard body covers

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Is there anything I have missed that I should have specced. There is a short window in which this can still be adjusted, so still have the ability to add or subtract things at present. I would appreciate your advice.

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[AdamZA]

Well! It looks like I have a friend! congrats on the order! I won't be the only sepang s5 SB owner on here for long!

 

[GlynRS2]

Well! It looks like I have a friend! congrats on the order! I won't be the only sepang s5 SB owner on here for long!

Can't wait to see pictures of yours as it will be a few weeks ahead of mine.

I am now following Warren's lead in acquiring a stash of goodies to go on when it arrives.
First up an 034 Transmission Mount has been ordered from Cuppa

 

[AdamZA]

Where are you based, Glyn? We should start a Sepang S5 club. I'm sure people will follow our intelligent choices

 

[GlynRS2]

I am down in West Sussex, in the Worthing area.
Although I am getting the car from Coventry Audi. A 156 mile journey worth an additional discount of £31 per mile - a bit of a no brainer!

 

[Shrek5]

Wouldn't it have been easier to list what you didn't select...? 😉

Great colour though and sure you'll love it when it arrives.

 

[Sandra]

Think the only thing missing from the list is a named driver to chauffeur op around, lol. x

 

[GlynRS2]

Wouldn't it have been easier to list what you didn't select...? 😉

Great colour though and sure you'll love it when it arrives.

Okay things I did not go for were:

Adaptive lights - had them on previous cars and did not feel added a great deal
Electric slide/tilt sunroof - I never uses them, but would go for a panaromic version if the did one
Audi side assist & Audi active lane assist - never had this, does amyone have feedback?
Adaptive crusise control with brake guard - I plan to stay awake and do the driving
Digital TV - distracting when driving
CD player - have not bought a CD for almost 10 years

So the only things I could have gone for were Carbon Atlas inserts and a different colour combo maybe and possibly side & lane assist. However, I like Piano Black even though it tends to show all the dust and fingerprints etc. Side & lane assist are quite pricey and not sure if would be used.

 

[Shrek5]

FWIW I have the lane assist as it came as part of a pack and I wouldn't bother with it as a standalone option. The adaptive cruise is a feature I like, particular in things like motorway 50mph average speed areas. Not a flawless system but makes cruising a little easier, and not a deal breaker, and of course down to personal preference. Your other opinions on the other options I'd probably agree with.

 

[DAYTONA 500]

FWIW I have the lane assist as it came as part of a pack and I wouldn't bother with it as a standalone option. The adaptive cruise is a feature I like, particular in things like motorway 50mph average speed areas. Not a flawless system but makes cruising a little easier, and not a deal breaker, and of course down to personal preference. Your other opinions on the other options I'd probably agree with.

+1 Ive only used the lane assist once [dont like it] but i like the adaptive cruise control as Shrek says great in average speed areas,on a motorway you can set the speed you want and you don't need to touch the brake or accelerator.

 

[AdamZA]

I've gone for adaptive cruise as a luxury - worthwhile in my opinion for those average speed areas and motorway. However I'm also happy with my right foot being in control. It's an expensive option so I would suggest weighing up it's use.

The lane assist on my car is probably rarely going to be used to be honest!

 

[GlynRS2]

Okay, I may add the Assistance Pack then. That is the Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Guard and the Lane Assist but for £300 less than adptive cruise on it's own.
I will speak to dealer on Monday.

 

[AdamZA]

Glyn do you do detailing? I see your showplates on your intro post

 

[GlynRS2]

Glyn do you do detailing? I see your showplates on your intro post

Yes, as a keen amateur.
I like my cars to look their best.

 

[AdamZA]

What's your weapon of choice? I'm thinking Blackfire for our cars.

 

[GlynRS2]

The first thing is not to let your dealer do any prep for you. I think you are with me on that one from what I have read.
Then a first gentle wash and inspection to see what you have, followed possibly by some light correction if needed and a gloss enhacing finishing polish.

I think Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection would look awesome on Sepang Blue. The Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish is one of the best finishing polishes on the market for enhancing the gloss of the finish, then use the All Finish Paint Protection and you will have a durable finish that will look stunning. Then after every wash just a quick spritz of the Polymer Spray and the jobs a good un.

My experience with my Sprint Blue RS4 was that the finish was better with a sealent than a wax. In fact I did a 50:50 with Zaino and Zymol Vintage wax at a show and 90% people though the Zaino sealent looked better.
There is a thread of the original detail on that car here and here. It was still looking good when I sold it on a wet day in January - final wash thread. I went with a similar routine on my current car initially. However, sealents have come a long way recently and currently it is wearing Gtechniq EXO which is great, but rather fussy in it's application. I have Blackfire AFPP in my garage and may well be using that.

 

[DAYTONA 500]

I used the Werkstat Acrylic system on my Glacier White S5 ,easy on/off and was impressed with the results ,I'm sure it would work on Sepang Blue.

 

[GlynRS2]

I used the Werkstat Acrylic system on my Glacier White S5 ,easy on/off and was impressed with the results ,I'm sure it would work on Sepang Blue.

Werkstat Acrylic gives one of the best finishes you can get on white in my experience and like you say is dead easy to use. However, I think the Blackfire AFPP would have the edge on it on Sepang Blue. The other sealent that is worth trying is the Sonax Polymer Net Shield and their Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer which is great value for money too. :thumbsup:

 

[GlynRS2]

There is a Sepang Blue S5 coupe listed for sale here.

Gives some nice pics of what Sepang Blue looks like on the S5

 

[woollyjoe]

RE the lane assist, you may not use it, but it does alert you when people are in your blind spot, and I do use it if I need to fiddle with the car's sat nav etc, just in case.

Given you have specc'd heater rear seats, I can't see you ever using this.

Regarding the ACC, probably a must have and it will affect resale. I used it once to drive in the rain when it was so bad I couldn't really see, the radar can, and it keeps your distance with cars you can't see. It's also great for speed limit zones as mentioned.

 

[woollyjoe]

I also just saved some money on insurance for these safety features.

 

[GlynRS2]

Heated rear seats and rear side airbags are for my teenage kids really.

I think that I have decided to go for the Assistance Pack now. Thanks everyone for the advice, that was exactly the sort of thing I was after. The risk is you think you have gone for your perfect spec and then miss something you wish you had gone for.

As far as insurance goes, I am not sure it can go much cheaper, Admiral are quoting me £220 for the S5. Must be a sign that I am getting old!

 

[AdamZA]

RE the lane assist, you may not use it, but it does alert you when people are in your blind spot, and I do use it if I need to fiddle with the car's sat nav etc, just in case.

Sorry mate, you're confused with Audi Side Assist. Lane Assist is separate.

 

[Shrek5]

Woollyjoe, by default lane assist doesn't come with the blind spot monitoring (unless that's a change for MY2014/5). It depends on options selected as to whether it does or doesn't have it.

 

[Shrek5]

D'oh sorry was using tapatalk, didn't realise it had already been mentioned.

 

[woollyjoe]

Yes, I meant both. Lane assists and side assist.

 

[GlynRS2]

I have just spoken to the dealer and added the assistance pack. So final confirmed order is as follows:

S5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic

Exterior:
E9E9 Sepang Blue, pearl effect

Interior:
Fine Nappa leather
Seats: Lunar silver-Black
Dashboard: Black-Black
Carpet: Black
Headliner: Silver

Optional Equipment:
PG3 Advanced Key
PCB Assistance Package
2H1 Audi drive select
UH2 Audi hill-hold assist
7X8 Audi Parking System Advanced
GH2 Audi quattro Sports differential
PV3 Convenience package
1BL Damper control
6XL Door mirrors - electrically adjustable, folding, auto-dimming with memory function
VC1 Garage door opener (Homelink)
4A4 Heated front and outer rear seats
8N7 High-beam assist
9ZW Mobile telephone preparation – High with Audi connect
1N8 Dynamic steering
PKH Storage package
4X4 Rear side airbags
6SJ Reversible load mat
QE1 Storage package
WB6 Technology package – High

I think I am happy with that

 

[Shrek5]

I think I am happy with that

If you're anything like me you'll still be questioning it right up until the build date...

 

[Statler]

True.

Nice spec there, will look forward to seeing it.
Obviously Audi are just rattling off S5 and RS5 models at the minute......

 

[Snake Pliskin]

If you're anything like me you'll still be questioning it right up until the build date...

Yeah not like me

I made my mind up exactly what I wanted, placed the order, no wobbles over spec and calmly waited 6 months for my car to arrive ... don't know what some of you Guys are playing at

 

[GlynRS2]

My wife just said to me "why don't you just tick all the boxes?"

Now there's an idea, but where is the fun in that? There would be no agonising whether your decision to leave something out and include something else was right. I tend to buy my cars with more heart than head and enjoy the anticipation part of the process. Otherwise it would have been a 2.0 tdi A4 Avant SE, but that was never going to happen. For those who have the discipline to go that route I have huge admiration for you and understand completely, I just lack a certain restraint when it come to ordering a new car .

 

[GlynRS2]

It all feels like this at the moment:

Classic Guiness advert

 

[warren_S5]

Very nice spec car. ****** Audi bringing Sepang in when it was too late for me to change, otherwise there would have been another one!

 

[GlynRS2]

Got an email from the dealer stating my S5 black edition is confirmed for build week 37.

Order was placed 2nd week of June (week 24), dealer thinks it will be ready for pick up in week 41.
17 weeks from order to delivery is such a long time to wait!

 

[Shrek5]

At least you are a step closer, happy days! Really looking forward to seeing Adam's Sepang S5, think that's the only colour I might be a little envious of... at least Estoril is now a 'rare' colour...

Any wobbles on the spec or did you manage to refrain from just ticking all the boxes.

 

[GlynRS2]

At least you are a step closer, happy days! Really looking forward to seeing Adam's Sepang S5, think that's the only colour I might be a little envious of... at least Estoril is now a 'rare' colour...

Any wobbles on the spec or did you manage to refrain from just ticking all the boxes.

Yes I can't wait to see photos of Adam's Sepang S5 too.

I have stuck with the spec I set as of 16th June - see post #27 above

However I have got my self a set of OEM segment alloys fitted with 255/35 R19 96V Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D tyres:



I really like these wheels and this way I can have them on the car for 5 months of the year (mid-November to mid-March) and then have the rotors on (which I also really like) in the summer months.
However, only issue is that so far I have not told the wife about the second set of wheels and have them stored round my mate's unit. Any advice on convincing yarns gratefully received. I think I will be okay to let her know once I actually have the car as she has a winter set of wheels for her Golf too. It is just having the spare set before the car that will be hard to explain.

 

[Statler]

Hmm, similar scenario for me... go on the grounds of safety (children, school run, winter etc) and the early bargain you got ;-)

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Great set of winter alloys and tyres you got there.

 

[GlynRS2]

An S5 is born

I have just had an email from the dealer:

"Good news! Your car has now been built and is currently awaiting shipment to the UK, as soon as the vehicle is in the UK we will be in touch."

Excitement grows

 

[Shrek5]

Excellent, bet you can't wait to see it in the flesh now...