Recent content by juhunio

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    S4 S-Tronic struggling to engage when pushed??

    Hi folks I'm 4 months into ownership of my 15 plate S4, which has just gone past its first 12 months since registration and ticked over 4,000 miles. Generally I am absolutely loving it, truly amazing car that puts a smile on my face every time I drive it and makes any crappy day at work...
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    OBD Portector - The experience and first impressions of a dummy

    Hi folks. So, I got a reply from Audi UK which may be of interest / use to readers of this thread, so is included here FYI. Cheers, Matt "Normally, we do not recommend making modifications to your vehicle, other than by fitting accessories which Audi have approved. However, I am pleased to...
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    OBD Portector - The experience and first impressions of a dummy

    Hi Paul Thanks for the response, much appreciated, I'll double check with Audi UK and update the thread when I hear back from them cheers, Matt
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    OBD Portector - The experience and first impressions of a dummy

    Hi guys Very tempted by one of these, I'm always nervous when I first look out the window every morning to check my lovely S4 is still there. So far, so good! I've still got ages of Audi Manufacturer's Warranty left, does this installation undermine / invalidate that? Thanks for any advice...
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    Cardiff detailing / valeting

    Nice one, thanks
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    Cardiff detailing / valeting

    Just picked up my new(ish) S4 and am going to treat it like a prince! Looking to find a recommended detailing business in the Cardiff area for the thorough treatments, and a recommended valeting / cleaning place for the more regular clean. Anyone on here know of someone they would be happy to...
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Hi there So I bought the S4. It was the best priced, lowest mileage, newest approved used S4 available by a mile, and I couldn't resist that engine! I am now however intrigued by the idea of adding drive select through VCDS or otherwise. How does that work? Is there a recommended network of...
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Soooo, I got the dealer to knock another couple of grand off the price and bought the S4. It arrived yesterday and is LOVELY!! Been on trains the last couple of days do haven't actually given it a run yet, but delighted to be in the club and looking forward to when mod-itis kicks in!
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Ouch is right! Would need a MAJOR discount to make that feasible. Maybe that Approved Used B8 isn't such a bad idea after all..,
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Yeah, the B9 2.0TFSI Quattro is £37k before any extras or discounts I think, so god knows how much the S4 will be
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Thanks mate, that all sounds sensible, and totally agree with your sentiments regarding the amazing support on this forum
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Agree with all of that, the dilemna is not knowing how much the B9 S4 is going to cost, and how many extras will be needed, and how long until they're on the road, versus my B8 A4 being up for sale and a decent (if seemingly not amazing) price on this Approved Used B8 S4. Is there anything...
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Hiya, cheers for your reply and the link to orangewheels, all very interesting. I think the ability to live both lifestyles in the S4 will set it apart from the S3; the exhaust pops on the upshifts in the S3 would just be too addictive to ever go easy in it! On the S5, I've just got a mental...
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Hi, and thanks for the welcome! You're right of course, it's electronic diff lock on the s3 As MattS5 says above, I think I would end up driving the S3 like I had stolen it, and arrive everywhere with sweat patches! The S4 feels like the right choice, diff or no diff Just got to sell my A4...
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    New B8/8.5 S4, little help please!

    Thanks for the replies everyone. One last question... I also test drove an S3 saloon, which seems to have the diff and ADS as standard. It was a lot of fun but a bit like a shouty little angry wasp compared to the more refined S4 If you had the choice between the S3 with the diff or S4...