2018 S5 Tips & Tricks
Discussion
dufflecoat said:
So it happened. The missus has scuffed an alloy on her second drive, less than 2 miles total covered in the car.
Small scuff, 4 cms and probably 0.5cm into the wheel. Its on the "shiny" diamon cut(?) bit. Any ideas on how I could bodge it up/make it look better?
Reluctant to do anything more as will cost a lot and she will be driving it again :/
Heartbreaking isn't it. I don't let my wife drive the S5, she has a Mini of her own to mess up. We used to share a new Land Rover which she crashed twice and if you saw the alloy kerbing you would cry. Danger is if you repair it, it will happen again so maybe just refurb them once a year.Small scuff, 4 cms and probably 0.5cm into the wheel. Its on the "shiny" diamon cut(?) bit. Any ideas on how I could bodge it up/make it look better?
Reluctant to do anything more as will cost a lot and she will be driving it again :/
simonwhite2000 said:
Might not be going now - called LV insurance to tell that about the box and they do not accept tuning boxes or re-maps etc. So I either swap my insurance or dont go for the box. Tempted to swap insurance just on the basis of LV being ars**oles.
That's mad!!....my insurance just noted the make on the policy and without any extra charge. 
If you are referring to Liverpool Victoria I'm not surprised. They refused to insure a LH drive vehicle I had a while back, only because it was LH, no other reason. TBH, if you ever claimed with them I recon they would be a real pain in the a*se.Edited by IJB1959 on Friday 28th April 13:08
More TDI Tuning info..........
I am having my TDI tuning box map 'tweaked' to better suit my personal requirements. If anyone is interested, here is an email in response to a few questions:
Hi Ian,
Thanks for your email. As I am sure you can understand, the finer detail as to how our devices Read, Decode, Interpret, Process and Re-Encode data from various sensors across the engine is closely guarded intellectual property; and because of this we can not divulge too much as to in-depth inner software and hardware workings of the CRTD4 SENT system. However I can certainly clarify the most fundamental elements of the CRTD4 SENT system for you.
The CRTD4 SENT system is packed with functionality which has been incorporated to cover an extremely wide range of vehicles. We activate the hardware features for each vehicle as and when they are required. This feature allows us to be able to offer you equipment which can be re-programmed and customised to suit thousands of different Petrol & Diesel vehicles. Ultimately, your CRTD4 SENT system will continue to provide you with extensive returns on your investment for many years. When we build our tuning files for each vehicle model, we build the files so that they can take advantage of the parameters which are available on the ECU. Essentially these parameters are deliberately left open for modification by the motor manufacturer. Motor manufacturers have to build a wide number of engine maps into the ECU in order suit an extremely wide variation of variables such as Fuel Grade, Altitude, Air Temp, Engine Load etc… With this in mind, we are able to activate other configurations which are already stored on your vehicle ECU. – Please be assured that this may sound simple, but the process of doing this without leaving history or permanently modifying the data on your ECU is complex! Ultimately, we are guiding your ECU to make the changes to Fuelling, Boost, Timing etc that we want in order to provide you with the gains physically achievable by your vehicle. Please be assured that everything involving the software on our products have been produced to suit your March 2017 S5 3.0 TFSI 354PS. – Unlike most other companies out there, we don’t buy products from other companies and stick our label on it!!
It is worth noting that the term “Tuning Box” is widely and commonalty used to describe many types of product which “Connect” to the vehicle via the engine bay. Unfortunately the important details of high powered technologically advanced digital control systems such as ours are often over shadowed by “Sub Standard” products on the market offered by other organisations which fall way below par. Those products unfortunately do a good job of tarnishing the industry as a whole. I can categorically confirm that our systems are not the same as supplied by other companies on the market, unless they are either an approved TDI Tuning Dealer or one of our approved white label dealers around the globe. We design, engineer, develop and retail our own hardware & software which allows us to develop equipment which has been directly inspired by client demand and requirements. The maps for your S5 for example are the product of extensive testing and feedback from our development team in Essex. That said, because our products are fully customizable, we can certainly personalize your maps for your individual requirements as per your email below.
We are open Saturdays but need you to confirm a booking slot for when you would like to come across. I hope this answers your question and if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
I am having my TDI tuning box map 'tweaked' to better suit my personal requirements. If anyone is interested, here is an email in response to a few questions:
Hi Ian,
Thanks for your email. As I am sure you can understand, the finer detail as to how our devices Read, Decode, Interpret, Process and Re-Encode data from various sensors across the engine is closely guarded intellectual property; and because of this we can not divulge too much as to in-depth inner software and hardware workings of the CRTD4 SENT system. However I can certainly clarify the most fundamental elements of the CRTD4 SENT system for you.
The CRTD4 SENT system is packed with functionality which has been incorporated to cover an extremely wide range of vehicles. We activate the hardware features for each vehicle as and when they are required. This feature allows us to be able to offer you equipment which can be re-programmed and customised to suit thousands of different Petrol & Diesel vehicles. Ultimately, your CRTD4 SENT system will continue to provide you with extensive returns on your investment for many years. When we build our tuning files for each vehicle model, we build the files so that they can take advantage of the parameters which are available on the ECU. Essentially these parameters are deliberately left open for modification by the motor manufacturer. Motor manufacturers have to build a wide number of engine maps into the ECU in order suit an extremely wide variation of variables such as Fuel Grade, Altitude, Air Temp, Engine Load etc… With this in mind, we are able to activate other configurations which are already stored on your vehicle ECU. – Please be assured that this may sound simple, but the process of doing this without leaving history or permanently modifying the data on your ECU is complex! Ultimately, we are guiding your ECU to make the changes to Fuelling, Boost, Timing etc that we want in order to provide you with the gains physically achievable by your vehicle. Please be assured that everything involving the software on our products have been produced to suit your March 2017 S5 3.0 TFSI 354PS. – Unlike most other companies out there, we don’t buy products from other companies and stick our label on it!!
It is worth noting that the term “Tuning Box” is widely and commonalty used to describe many types of product which “Connect” to the vehicle via the engine bay. Unfortunately the important details of high powered technologically advanced digital control systems such as ours are often over shadowed by “Sub Standard” products on the market offered by other organisations which fall way below par. Those products unfortunately do a good job of tarnishing the industry as a whole. I can categorically confirm that our systems are not the same as supplied by other companies on the market, unless they are either an approved TDI Tuning Dealer or one of our approved white label dealers around the globe. We design, engineer, develop and retail our own hardware & software which allows us to develop equipment which has been directly inspired by client demand and requirements. The maps for your S5 for example are the product of extensive testing and feedback from our development team in Essex. That said, because our products are fully customizable, we can certainly personalize your maps for your individual requirements as per your email below.
We are open Saturdays but need you to confirm a booking slot for when you would like to come across. I hope this answers your question and if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
simonwhite2000 said:
Are you unhappy with the box now?
Still more than happy with it, its now how the car should perform IMO. So much unexploited power to be had. I just want to get setting 7 a bit smoother through the power band in all gears. At the moment it's a bit too aggressive (jittery) from 1st to third gear. No other reason than that. Not a big issue at all, but since they will adjust it for free why not?Still would absolutely recommend any S5 owner to get one, you have no idea what your missing.
I did also ask exactly how the box worked from a technical issue to keep the 'armchair expert' debunkers quiet, and hence the reply.
Edited by IJB1959 on Saturday 29th April 09:35
Polishdominator said:
What point is being made here? Polishdominator said:
IJB1959 said:
What point is being made here?
Section 19 of PACE gives powers to an officer to seize anything on a premise if he has reason to believe it was obtained as a result of committing an offence OR if it is evidence in relation to AN OFFENCE.silentbrown said:
Don't read too much into the charts. Regardless of which vehicle you select on their website, the actual "lines" on the chart are identical. Only their positions/scale varies. Compare this for a diesel excavator with the S5.
In other words, the charts are probably being generated on the fly from the supplied torque and HP figures. The lack of any RPM on the X axis is also bit of a giveaway.
Ignore the chart as the 'curves' are probably not accurate in relation to RPM as mentioned, but I think it is just intended to show the output in a graphical form. The BHP & Torque figures shown are about right though having used the box for a few weeks now, but will test on the dyno when I visit TDI next for some tweaks to be done.In other words, the charts are probably being generated on the fly from the supplied torque and HP figures. The lack of any RPM on the X axis is also bit of a giveaway.
S5tim said:
I spoke to Audi about this on behalf of my business partner as she lives abroad permanently and was told on lease it was fine but she would have to return the car to the UK every 3 months. I assume they can track that via the comms, sat nav etc on board.
You need to inform Audi Finance UK (if leased through Audi) that you are taking the car abroad. They will then issue you a proof of ownership certificate as you wont have a V5. In France this is A MUST HAVE otherwise they can impound your car if you are stopped and don't have it. Other lease companies will provide similar documentation and authorisation. You may also be asked for proof of foreign insurance cover and sometimes breakdown cover, although Audi Financed vehicles provide Driverline cover for UK & foreign breakdown FOC. As above comment, generally a 3 month maximum outside of the UK.TomScrut said:
Am I missing something or are you guys just posting the same thing back at each other?
No, I was just pointing out that filling out and emailing the Audi form as per the link above will automatically send to Audi Finance, but it your not with them it's pointless though some people may take the advice thinking that is what you do, so I was trying to clarify this and stating that you may (or may not) need an additional or possibly different form from the lender depending on their policy. Just trying to makes things clearer for readers if going abroad with the car (as I am).....but others are getting shirty and keep trying to prove some sort of point.So, moving on.........................
DickiePhitt said:
I admit I'm too lazy to read the manual, and in any case coming from an S3 I'm finding a lot of 'tips and tricks' are carried over.
One thing I was surprised about and like are the cornering lights that light up on appraching a junction, or turning at slow speed at night. Had not read about that feature in the blurb.
How do you find the performance/drive against the S3?One thing I was surprised about and like are the cornering lights that light up on appraching a junction, or turning at slow speed at night. Had not read about that feature in the blurb.
silentbrown said:
You're 100% sure there are valves in the exhaust? It's not just a bulkhead sondaktuator like the B8's have?
I always understood that the B9 S5 like the B7 RS4 had these valves that activated when in dynamic mode. I'm not 100% certain though.Edited by IJB1959 on Thursday 4th May 13:28
TomScrut said:
It comes from the back of the car, and I have seen the exhaust system on ETKA and it looks like it has actuators in the back. I presume you dont have your car yet? The sound is worlds apart from the B8 in terms of volume, and is waaay less fake sounding than the Golf R. I arent even convinced there is a soundaktor as the engine noise is fairly quiet.
No, definitely no soundaktor installed as confirmed by Audi when I test drove the S5. I did ask the question because I wanted to know if the dynamic sound was fake or from the actual exhaust. Oddly, (on mine at least) it is a fair bit louder inside than outside, so I'm not convinced there is not something else somehow enhancing the note from the rear of the car, and possibly a bit of trickery from the under boot cover base speaker.Edited by IJB1959 on Thursday 4th May 14:13
TomScrut said:
Really? Mine makes a racket from outside!
Mine is noticeable from the outside for sure, but definitely not a 'racket' as you put it. Wonder why the difference then?......it is slightly louder with the tuning box installed though than it was as just stock. I'm not that bothered about it either way TBH, it's just a curiosity. jacobyoung74 said:
Any more updates or reports on tdi boxes? Any issues to report? Still tempted but want to be sure it is running smoothly with everyone.
Anyone tried any of the other companies? Think dtuk is still under final testing (even though it shows on their website the chap said there are still a few tweaks needed before they are ready)
No problems with mine. I'm going to get mine 'tweaked' a bit by TDI though to smooth out the power band on gears 1-3 on setting 7 as it is a bit too aggressive. Other than that settings 1-6 are fine and it still goes like a rocket. TBH setting 4 is quite enough in dynamic sport mode for general driving about.Anyone tried any of the other companies? Think dtuk is still under final testing (even though it shows on their website the chap said there are still a few tweaks needed before they are ready)
18ME said:
18ME said:
IJB1959 said:
simonwhite2000 said:
Those with tuning boxes who are you insured with?
A-Plan, I have multiple policies with them though, power boat, motorhome, van, and 2 other cars.Where do you live but more importantly where is our invite? ??
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