2018 S5 Tips & Tricks
Discussion
FordMan1 said:
Pardon my ignorance, however I'm sure I read on member who was considering an exhaust modification that was reversible. I presume this was associated with a resonator? I'm considering it for a lease car but would appreciate some advice as I can't find the original post.
I suggested that the valves in the exhaust could be disconnected which may make it open all the time (could shut it all the time though)
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
silentbrown said:
You're 100% sure there are valves in the exhaust? It's not just a bulkhead sondaktuator like the B8's have?
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.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
IJB1959 said:
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.
Really? Mine makes a racket from outside!Edited by IJB1959 on Thursday 4th May 14:13
There is a soundaktor on ETKA but I arent sure if its only on diesel A5s or something.
The exhaust note will be too high a frequency for that speaker I suspect
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. IJB1959 said:
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.
At start up I think its louder out than in, and even when the mrs takes it out and I am in the house I can hear it quite loudly when it fires upTomScrut 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?
Thanks for confirming. No - I have one of the final B8 S4's so following this thread with interest as a B9 S4/5 is an obvious candidate to replace it with when the time comes.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)
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)
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)
Any tips on what insurance companies to use?
I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
easywelsh said:
Any tips on what insurance companies to use?
I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
I will update you tonight, I need to add my S5 being delivered tomorrow to my Admiral multicar policy. I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
Fourmotion said:
easywelsh said:
Any tips on what insurance companies to use?
I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
I will update you tonight, I need to add my S5 being delivered tomorrow to my Admiral multicar policy. I just updated the S5 to my Aviva multicar for now but renewal is up in a week and was wondering if there were any particularly good companies/prices for the S5?
Do you all have a £500 compulsory excess on top of the voluntary one for the S5?
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