I meant to browse in carplay menus, or launch an application by using mmi controller ..All controls work as they should. The screen becomes Apple Car play but you can use the MMI and VC as normal. Personally I got it so it streams the LBC app instantly when I turn on the car, can’t get it over here, it’s a bit annoying looking for the cable and plugging in each time.
I meant to browse in carplay menus, or launch an application by using mmi controller ..
I am curious about how you can browse a menu which is introduced by a usb dongle.
Evening all,
Sorry not an A3/S3 but I know a lot of you have the same MMi and so on so I just wanted to show off the wireless car play dongles I just got delivered from AudiRetrofits. It was £135 which postage to Switzerland. Think it’s £99 all in for U.K. though which is cheaper than the ones that always appear on my google searches. It’s really quick at connecting, the dongle connects to the phone via Bluetooth and then to the car via the USB port. I attached/glued mine in a way so it’s always connected but I can still use the wireless charging without moving it. Can’t see any delays in operation so far.....
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Any chance of a link (if thats allowed)? I've searched around but can't find that exact device. Does it work for Android Auto? Thanks.
I meant to browse in carplay menus, or launch an application by using mmi controller ..
I am curious about how you can browse a menu which is introduced by a usb dongle.
I have mirror dash cam 10'' front n back just for £75 and looks 10x better than on that little display there orig from audi + I have night vision...Oh, it’s you. Here we go again....
Genuine OEM parts, professionally fitted by a fully insured company with many years of experience, topped off with a 2 years warranty. To add to this am at least £100 cheaper than my closest competitor![]()
It's not about wrong its about spending stupid money on things which can be done cheaper...@DJAlix you opening line made me chuckle. Peter82 does have an opinion on everything and everyone else is wrong or incorrect. As far as I've heard you always do a top job for site members.
Oh c'moon your ''geeeniuune paarts jesus .. such brainwashing.. Genuine parts made in china .. heh.. ppl are just naive.. aah well .. warranty u have warranty on everything nowadays .. but u don't have any warranty anymore from audi if u modify something in car..GenuineOEM parts, professionally fitted by a fully insured company with many years of experience, topped off with a 2 years warranty. To add to this am at least £100 cheaper than my closest competitor
Why are you always so negative. Every time @DJAlix does this retrofit your on here. By all means if you can find the Oem parts and a professional installer to do it cheaper, then you go there. End of.
Paid 70 on ebay normally £100think that’s a bargain. I was quoted double that from other retrofitters. The parts alone is around £300 for genuine Audi so really not much for Alex’s time/labour/insurance.
It is still expensive..Peter if you can source OEM parts, install them properly and have them work for less than Alix, knock yourself out.
In the mean time Alix performs top quality work and wouldn't hesitate to use or recommend him.
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You can see why that last rear view mirror camera is cheap, it looks and naff and tacky, sorry but it just doesn’t belong in an AudiThis?
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Iiiit doees it look normal in person...You can see why that last rear view mirror camera is cheap, it looks and naff and tacky, sorry but it just doesn’t belong in an Audi![]()
Time out. I have had enough of you winding everyone up. You will have plenty time to look for your parts now. Maybe even get them fittedOh c'moon your ''geeeniuune paarts jesus .. such brainwashing.. Genuine parts made in china .. heh.. ppl are just naive.. aah well .. warranty u have warranty on everything nowadays .. but u don't have any warranty anymore from audi if u modify something in car..
Can we get this thread back on topic now?
Paid just under £1600 from forge direct, 12 week wait.Looks fantastic. Really sets off the car. If you don't mind me asking the obvious question of, how much? Do you really feel a massive difference in stopping distance?
Peter if you can source OEM parts, install them properly and have them work for less than Alix, knock yourself out.
In the mean time Alix performs top quality work and wouldn't hesitate to use or recommend him.
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Thanks for the shout out Dan!
Whats the deal with the speaker grille? Did it make any difference?
Will be looking into doing this with my new car...I never bothered with my S3 but wish I had as rusty hubs ain't a good look.Obligatory calliper painting today..they came out a lot better than my iPhone managed to capture!
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Carbon mirrors and all silver/chrome badges replaced with genuine Black ones..and eBay specials for the sides (but proper satin black alloy ones with black tape, tbh felt far better quality than the originals)
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Will be looking into doing this with my new car...I never bothered with my S3 but wish I had as rusty hubs ain't a good look.
From memory I think they start going off at around 3 years ? but depends on the environment it's kept and driven in I suppose.
Job well done mate![]()
Yeah funny that the fronts seem to last longer than the rears. I think it's either due to different (poor) material or the fronts get hotter than the rears in use and don't give moisture a chance to get hold?Mines four years old and the rears were pretty bad. The fronts were actually fine after a sand, but had to paint them to keep it all coordinated.
Took about four hours, doing one wheel at a time, as having to wait for the paint to dry between coats. Would be so much quicker on a lift.
My discs will need changing anyway soon, so I'll probably fit Black Diamond ones so they are already coated.
Yeah funny that the fronts seem to last longer than the rears. I think it's either due to different (poor) material or the fronts get hotter than the rears in use and don't give moisture a chance to get hold?
Not sure how much the black diamonds are but just got 4 of these EBC usr slotted for my 2015 S3 for £310. Coating is guaranteed for 3 years. Will fit in perfectly with my wheels since having them powder coated RS6 black and wheel spacers are black as well. Planning on fitting them this weekend hopefully.Mines four years old and the rears were pretty bad. The fronts were actually fine after a sand, but had to paint them to keep it all coordinated.
Took about four hours, doing one wheel at a time, as having to wait for the paint to dry between coats. Would be so much quicker on a lift.
My discs will need changing anyway soon, so I'll probably fit Black Diamond ones so they are already coated.
Would it be wise to give them an extra coat of paint before fitting considering how they have a tendency to rust over time?Not sure how much the black diamonds are but just got 4 of these EBC usr slotted for my 2015 S3 for £310. Coating is guaranteed for 3 years. Will fit in perfectly with my wheels since having them powder coated RS6 black and wheel spacers are black as well. Planning on fitting them this weekend hopefully.![]()
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What you changing to? Swear you've only recently gone back to an S3?Car got put back to standard, private reg removed and res delete taken off ready for the car getting sold next week.
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You’d think that but it’s actually been a year since I got my S3! It’s a great car but just not really gelled with it and I got offered nearly what I paid for it a year ago despite adding 12k miles on, mainly due to it being Ara Blue and 3dr which is in demand apparently?!What you changing to? Swear you've only recently gone back to an S3?
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Might be remembering wrong but didn't you go S3 to S5 to S3 and now back to S5?You’d think that but it’s actually been a year since I got my S3! It’s a great car but just not really gelled with it and I got offered nearly what I paid for it a year ago despite adding 12k miles on, mainly due to it being Ara Blue and 3dr which is in demand apparently?!
So after a bit of searching and considering a few different models I’ve ended up in another S5 for a great price 17 reg, 15k miles and possibly the highest spec in the country. Think it’s only missing adaptive suspension and carbon inlaysit’s got sports dif and steering, pan roof, 360 cameras, touring pack with adaptive cruise etc all the works so quite a few toys to keep me happy, plus it’s got 2 year Audi warranty so win win really.
No no you remember correctly haha had a 68reg S5 and ran it for just over 6 months and did 10k miles in it, nice car but I got offered what I paid for it and was meant to be getting a company car. However that didn’t happen as I ended up changing jobs so went back to a S3 as there wasn’t much on the market.Might be remembering wrong but didn't you go S3 to S5 to S3 and now back to S5?I wasn't sure of my S5 at first but had it 18 months and love it now. The wrap and other cosmetics help, going to get some bits retrofitted like memory seats and some other bits I think. As mine is quite "low spec" but the monthly price was brilliant so I ca live with it as things like ACC don't really appeal to me despite the miles I do.
Sounds like you got a good deal, what colour is it?
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