My A5 Small improvements

Benji315 said:
If you get bored with the black you can always wrap it like I have with mine? Daytona Grey Satin edition for me, previously black.

Although, just as hard to keep clean, only upside is with a vinyl wrap it's more straight forward than detailing
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That looks awesome, how much was it to wrap it?
 
Was around £1200 all in, I left the wing mirrors black and the roof as I thought it set it off.

Also got an OEM RS5 rear spoiler and a RS style front grille, also did the window trims and front bumper bits silver, dealership said they couldn't even tell it was an A5 when it came in recently, sadly it doesn't have the engine to go with it!

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Benji315 said:
Was around £1200 all in, I left the wing mirrors black and the roof as I thought it set it off.

Also got an OEM RS5 rear spoiler and a RS style front grille, also did the window trims and front bumper bits silver, dealership said they couldn't even tell it was an A5 when it came in recently, sadly it doesn't have the engine to go with it!

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Where did you find a RS5/honeycomb grill to fit the S5 please? Really want to get this done and my chrome parts wrapped black but don't want to buy a dodgy grill that won't fit with the sensors etc

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I got it from freshmods (on Instagram)

It wasn't the easiest to do, had to order another foam pad and cut it with a dremel to fit but everything else fits after that was done, luckily my mates an Audi Master Tech so did it for me with a bit of modding.

Not as plug and play as I hoped but still an improvement :)
 
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Benji315 said:
I got it from freshmods
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Thanks for the reply, they the same people that do the black audi badges etc? If so have dealth with them before :) May enquire about sourcing one and get it done same time I wrap the chrome parts, the satin grey wrap looks mint on your car btw!
 
Unfortunately the car is delayed, still have paint corrections done. I should be able to view it again Wednesday at the latest, so hopefully I will have it by later next week or early in the week after if all goes well.
 
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Decided today to try cover the metal dash trims with vinyl, mine have not stood the test of time :(
Every time I clean the inside I find another small mark.
I think they turned out ok.
 
Only problem I came across was the mileage reset button is plastic bonded to the aluminium part, so had to drill the plastic and rebond
 
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Looks very very nice indeed

I remember doing this to my e92 330d

Mrs ending up beating me to it with quality
 
Not too bad....
Door trims just pri off but start at the front, i used a plastic trim tool.
Same with centre console apart from you need to remove one small screw under the rubber mat in small pocket, then carefully pri off starting at rear.
 
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Front two trims are a bit more challenging.
Pic curtesy of @DarkyUK
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On mine I have the drivers side storage bin, you need to remove this if you don’t have this it’s held on in the same way 2 x 8mm bolts then should just unclip.
If you look at the pic above the light switch surround has 1 x screw marked as (1) you need to unplug light switch wiring.
Then open glove box look at pic marked (24) two in glovebox and one next to steering wheel, three in total, again there are three plugs that need removing.
Both should then just pry off.

I used vinyl that’s air release to make it easier, apply heat and plenty of patience :)
 
not an improvement but he likes to sit there when we park up :)


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Just ordered some new alloy wheels but after looking at this pic I wonder if I’ve made the right decision :/

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Audidave - if mine goes in for trade in shortly for my S5 I'll be selling my S5 wheels, make such a big difference!
 
About to order these, 18x8 with ET34, looks like they should fit the S5 Looks ok on willtheyfit.com
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Upgrade to 19's...

18's are way too small for the car IMO - so much so that the new ones actually come with 20's on the black edition
 
Benji315 said:
Upgrade to 19's...

18's are way too small for the car IMO - so much so that the new ones actually come with 20's on the black edition
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They're for the winter wheels, 19s and tyres prices are a lot more on 19 wheels

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Benji315 said:
Audidave - if mine goes in for trade in shortly for my S5 I'll be selling my S5 wheels, make such a big difference!
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I order some s5 19” Type wheels last week, if I’d have known I’d have had em :(
 
New wheels fitted but I’m still not sure I’ve made the right choice :blush:
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Big thanks to @DJAlix! Been down to London and got front and rear dashcams fitted. A few extras unlocked as well!

Next up will be dechroming the car and fitting an RS Grill

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Adam14 said:
Big thanks to @DJAlix! Been down to London and got front and rear dashcams fitted. A few extras unlocked as well!

Next up will be dechroming the car and fitting an RS Grill

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What extras was he able to unlock mate?


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JM11EEE said:
What extras was he able to unlock mate?


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Did you pick up your S5?

Not many unfortunately with it already being an S model and it not having ACC.

- Lock and unlock beeps
- Secondary Bluetooth connection
- Rear DRL
- Speed camera updates for the navigation

He tried to get reverse passenger dip but unfortunately the hardware isn't there in the mirrors.

He also tried adding some RS features like the power and torque display, but unfortunately these weren't working either due to ECU limitations

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Adam14 said:
Did you pick up your S5?

Not many unfortunately with it already being an S model and it not having ACC.

- Lock and unlock beeps
- Secondary Bluetooth connection
- Rear DRL
- Speed camera updates for the navigation

He tried to get reverse passenger dip but unfortunately the hardware isn't there in the mirrors.

He also tried adding some RS features like the power and torque display, but unfortunately these weren't working either due to ECU limitations

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Ahh fair enough. Speed camera updates sound like a good idea though.

Yeah picked it up a nearly 2 weeks ago, loving it!! Will upload some pics soon.


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JM11EEE said:
Ahh fair enough. Speed camera updates sound like a good idea though.

Yeah picked it up a nearly 2 weeks ago, loving it!! Will upload some pics soon.


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Knew you would like it! Look forward to pics, although to be fair I have seen and sat in it already

Speed camera updates was great and very accurate :)

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JM11EEE said:
What extras was he able to unlock mate?


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-European Speed Camera Locations added to MMI with custom icons
-Support for 2nd Phone added to MMI
-Acoustic Alarm Beep on Lock
-Acoustic Alarm Beep on Unlock
-Acoustic Alarm MMI Toggle Menu
-Motorway Turning signals changed from 3 to 5
-Rear Daytime Running Lights activated
-Daytime Running Lights MMI Menu
-Seat Belt Warning Off

The above is classed as a “basic” coding session.
 
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Adam14 said:
Big thanks to @DJAlix! Been down to London and got front and rear dashcams fitted. A few extras unlocked as well!

Next up will be dechroming the car and fitting an RS Grill

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More than welcome. Was great to meet both you and your very very nice vehicle :)
 
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Better pic of the new wheels, and there growing on me :)
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Went to Sports Cars In The Park at Ripon today, fantastic cars and a great day out :)
 
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