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    New S5 collected

    So I collected my S5 today a car I have wanted for a few years now and so glad I took the plunge! Spec is: S5 Sportback BE in Sepang Blue Tech Pack High Parking System Advanced Adaptive Headlights Convenience Package Auto dimming & folding mirrors with memory Storage Package Audi Drive Select...
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    Winter Tyres

    Hi, I should be picking my S5 up around October time and thinking about putting winter tyres on it pretty much straight away. Ideally would like to keep the 19" rotors rather than new wheels and tyres, is that possible/a good idea and anyone recommend who to use as I assume Audi will be really...
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    Alloy Wheel Protection

    Hi guys, Just wondered peoples thoughts on alloy wheel protection/insurance and if it is worth it? Seemed to scuff the alloys on my SQ5 quite easily and as I want to keep my next car for longer want to keep the wheels looking as good as possible. Cheers.
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    S5 Ordered

    Hi Guys, After posting about a month ago in the A4/S4 forum I was too late to order one. Was toying between S4 and S5 anyway and after selling my SQ5, I have just ordered an S5 SB BE with the following spec. hoping to collect in October. Sepang Blue Tech Pack High Parking System Advanced...
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    Rear Side Airbags - Worth it with child seats?

    Hi Guys, I am hoping to order an S5 SB very soon & I have been contemplating adding the rear side airbags but as I have 2 young children they are still in their car seats, I think they are called Recaro Young Sport and they are quite big so I wondered if there was a side impact would the child...
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    S4 or wait for for new model?

    Hi, I am looking at changing my car for an S4 probably Avant but may look at Saloon too, but I am wondering is it worth ordering one now or should I wait for the new model and does anyone know roughly when the new model will be out? Thanks, Nick
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    A4 (short term car) advice needed

    Hi Guys, My A5 SB was recently written off so I am in the process of ordering a new vehicle. However, in the meantime it means I need something until it is built (approx. 4 months). I was looking at renting but to me that seems like throwing money away & I am sure Audi wont give me a long term...
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    Audi SQ5 PCP & Audi complete

    Hi Guys, After having an S3 8P and now unfortunately my A5 been written off (flood damaged) I am looking for a new Audi. Historically I have always had a business lease but as car tax is only getting higher I am thinking of going down the PCP route. I am pretty keen on the SQ5 (or possibly A6...
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    Flood damage...advice needed!

    Hi Guys, To cut a long story short I went through a flood (or almost got through!) the other day but they car died 3/4 of the way through, water was pretty high and a big 4x4 coming the other way caused a big wave and only made things worse! Basically pretty sure the engine is knackered, don't...
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    Audi Connect (rsap) Online services help!!

    Hi Guys, Just picked up my A5 and I added Audi Connect. I thought my phone would be OK being a fairly new smartphone but it seems not as it won't connect. I know I can take the sim card out and put it in the sim slot but that is a PITA doing each time I get in & out the car. Bluetooth works...
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    A5 - How long from build date to dealer?

    Hi guys, I emailed my dealer end of last week to see if the car was still on schedule. I was told towards the end of last year that build week 2 was confirmed. Dealer came back and said: It doesn’t confirm it’s in build, but a car that had same build details is currently on its way to...
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    Kids say some funny things!!!

    I am sure I am not alone but my 2 year old cracks me up with the stuff he comes out with! Not all has been learnt from me either! Things he has said recently are: (To my Sister in law at the dinner table over Xmas) - "Can I see your boobies!" (To my Mum) - "Grannie's got a big bottom" (To my...
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    Goodbye S3 and hello A5!

    Hi folks, Have taken the plunge and ordered an A5 Sportback 3.0Tdi Quattro. Costing a little more than the S3 but managed to get a really good lease deal with Audi and hopfully with the fuel saving it should end up saving money. Now for the wait until collection day and hope I have made the...
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    A3 Petrol or Diesel? Recommendations for low annual mileage!

    Hi, I am looking to get my wife a new car, need something, bigger, better and more economical than her current Corsa 1.8 Sri. I have been looking at something like a 2005 A3 2.0Tdi (140bhp) but then I thought because she only does 7 miles to work each way,mainly though town (so approx. 3,500...
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    To be or not to be...an A5?

    Hi Guys, I currently have a 2010 S3 Sportback on lease. I am due for a change next year and in a bit of a dilemma as whether to order an A5 Sportback now or extend the lease and hold out for the new S3 Sportback (which I guess will be due early 2014)? Basically I love my S3 but there are a few...
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    DVD STUCK IN RNS-E!!!

    Hi Folks, Well I was pi**ed off yesterday as may have knackered my RNS-E. I got the latest 2011 NAV DVD a coupl eof months ago and found out with nav point you can add custom poi's so decided to put the speed cameras on it.After trying to burn a dual layer dvd and putting it in the car it came...
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    Is it worth getting an uprated fuel pump?

    Hi Guys, I have a remapped S3 and wonder is it worth getting an uprated fuel pump? I have heard that mid rev range an uprated fuel pump is much better? I thought these would be about £100 - £150 but after doing a quick search APR one is over £600!!! Am I looking at the correct thing? Where/who...
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    Blue S3 FH10***

    Saw a Blue S3 SB BE this morning on the M1 & A14. Turned left at J1 (A14) towards Northampton and I turned right, anyone here???
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    10 Plate Ibis White BE following me on M1

    Followed me today for a good few miles on M1 south from J22.
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    Car gone into dealers - fan issue!!!!

    Hi Guys, Was driving home last night when the sterring wheel started vibrating! At first I thought it could be the tyre but the FT indicator wasn't on but I stopped and checked and all was OK. After a bit of investigating I found out that it's something to do with the fan! For example I set it...