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    Best place to purchase RS grill for my S5?

    Hi, As per the title, any ideas? I've looked on Ebay and Gumtree, but all I can see are some chinese versions. I'm dubious on the quality of those. Looking for something like this...
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    Heater taking long time for hot air

    Hi, With the recent cold weather, I've noticed my 2011 S5 heater taking around 15-16mins for hot air to come out, and this is whilst driving too, not stationary. It just seems to be cold air blowing up until then. I have the heat setting all the way to the highest level, and have tried with the...
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    Bovee Tune2Air - Issues with playing music?

    Hi, So I recently purchased this: http...
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    B8 S5 - Service at 60k interval questions

    Hi, So my 2011 S5 sportback is booked in for service next week, same independent specialist as last year. Last year I had the full service, oil change, and all the filters etc. Fast forward one year, the cars covered around 5.5k miles. The garage said just the engine oil change is required (i.e...
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    OBD Eleven Log - Any concerning errors? (Gearbox)

    Hi All, 2011 S5 Sportback. Had the gearbox malfunction error intermittently. Its happened many months ago, and again 3 weeks ago, and again today. Only giving me gears 1/3/5/7 with no reverse. Disappears after I switch the car off and on. So I ran OBD11, I've attached the report (of only...
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    ODB Eleven - Normal or Pro to enable VIM?

    Hi All, I'm looking to purchase ODB Eleven to enable Video in Motion. Does anyone know if this can be achieved with the standard version: h...
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    50% Oil One week after full service?

    Hi, So my S5 went in for a full service 8 days ago. I've just checked the oil level in the car and its showing around 50%. I don't have a dipstick, but surely this is not normal? Is the full oil amount about 6 Litres? I've not seen any oil leaks on my driveway or at my work carpark. Makes me...
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    Car Battery Replacement - Coding?

    Hi, So yesterday after work my car failed to start, I'm pretty sure its the battery as the MMI gave a low battery warning a few weeks ago. I left the car for 15 mins before trying again and the car started. The battery level meter on the MMI did show around 20-30% however accurate that reading...
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    OBD11 - VIM + Different versions available?

    Hi, So I've just purchased Carista, however one thing it cannot do is enable Video in Motion so I am thinking of returning it. Considering getting OBD11 instead, however there seems to be various versions of it: Amazon £80 http...
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    New S5/Audi Owner - Some Questions

    Hi All, So I have had my S5 Sportback for around 2 weeks now. I have noted some niggles down during this time which I would appreciate some input on. (Coming from a BMW 320d, some things I found simple to do on there compared to this car). I have the HDD 3G High Satnav (2011 model) 1 - Speed...
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    Missing Sump guard + Auto Trans guard

    Hi, So my local garage has discovered the above (and shown my pictures). Perhaps some damage from a speed bump maybe. Anyone know what the implications of driving without these would be (now we approaching summer anyway). How much would I be looking at in order to purchase one? Didnt have...
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    GAP Insurance - Warranty Direct?

    Hi, I am considering GAP Insurance with Warranty Direct - 3 years for £175 [Audi S5]. Does anyone have experience with this company or just GAP Insurance in general? The quote I have is a 'return to value'. Interestingly, Warranty Direct have the below points: If your motor insurer doesn’t...
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    What extras to go for on S4 B8?

    Hi, I am struggling to find a car with the particular extras I would like. The one's I am pretty sure I would want are the Tech Pack (with B and O sound system - does this come with DAB radio also?) I am not overly bothered with the sports diff, due to me not really going on track days, or...
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    S4/S5 2010 Issues to Check when buying used

    Hi Guys, I am compiling a list of things to check when buying a used S5 (or S4) which could be missed, apart from the usual service history stuff. I have currently: - water pump issue in 2010 models (plastic ones give way?) Check if issue fixed on car -Stronic oil changed at appprox 60k...