2018 S5 Tips & Tricks

[IJB1959]

AbyssRS said:

jabawdy, the reason your box cant be used on the new S5 is beyond anyones control. This is due to the fact that Audi/Porsche/VW have started using digital (SENT) sensors on some of their engine including the latest S5. I think you'll find that even TDI Tunings (non SENT) modules cant be re-used on SENT applications and vice versa.

We do offer additional discounts on the SENT modules to existing customers, and as someone has mentioned we have our own S4 on fleet that has been used to develop the system. Ive been running that vehicle for 3 months, and my only complaint is that its too darn smooth and its too easy to reach "silly speeds"

S5 TDI boxes can be re-programmed (for free, once only) for use on other SENT cars. You just need to change the harness, so a bonus when your lease is up.
[AbyssRS] what power and torque do you quote from your boxes? A proper road test would also be interesting, and I'm up for that.

[IJB1959]

adyzaky said:

Thought torque would be more than that.

DTUK have there own box fitted to their S4 which gives you 460 lb ft!

That is quite a lot. Would worry what it may do long term to the auto box though.

[AbyssRS]

ollie05 said:

Bit confusing then, I put in the car details, comes up with improved performance figures, then when you click on the prices button, it only shows the one variant which is the 199 quid one...

Nevermind, thanks for the info

so you cant see the MP-T tuning module?

[AbyssRS]

IJB1959 said:

S5 TDI boxes can be re-programmed (for free, once only) for use on other SENT cars. You just need to change the harness, so a bonus when your lease is up.
[AbyssRS] what power and torque do you quote from your boxes? A proper road test would also be interesting, and I'm up for that.

ours can be reprogrammed for other SENT vehicles, but neither can be re-used on non SENT vehicles

[ollie05]

AbyssRS said:

so you cant see the MP-T tuning module?

Just tried again and only the one option that I can see. On an Android phone if it makes any difference...

[AbyssRS]

ollie05 said:

Just tried again and only the one option that I can see. On an Android phone if it makes any difference...

I can see 3 options on this link

https://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/systems_avail...

[ollie05]

That's odd so can I on your link.

I just googled the main website that added the car details and it only shows the one. Bizarre!

[SFive]

TomScrut said:

The exhaust mod is good IMO. Doesn't affect fuel as far as I can tell, and seems more natural with respect to the way the sound is delivered rather than it being speed/rev specific. Doesn't make the car louder just makes the volume more consistent

Thanks Tom. Contemplating whether to do the mod as soon as I get the car on the drive or after a few days!

[IJB1959]

SFive said:

TomScrut said:

The exhaust mod is good IMO. Doesn't affect fuel as far as I can tell, and seems more natural with respect to the way the sound is delivered rather than it being speed/rev specific. Doesn't make the car louder just makes the volume more consistent

That's a good description.

[IJB1959]

AbyssRS said:

IJB1959 said:

S5 TDI boxes can be re-programmed (for free, once only) for use on other SENT cars. You just need to change the harness, so a bonus when your lease is up.
[AbyssRS] what power and torque do you quote from your boxes? A proper road test would also be interesting, and I'm up for that.

ours can be reprogrammed for other SENT vehicles, but neither can be re-used on non SENT vehicles

Yes, I was obviously aware of that, but my post was asking what power and torque do you quote from your boxes?

[silentbrown]

IJB1959 said:

...my post was asking what power and torque do you quote from your boxes?

I'd be more interested in seeing some actual rolling road charts and figures. Anyone can quote anything they like, and faked-up charts like TDI tuning provide don't give me much confidence that the headline figures are real.

[NSS89]

I'd definitely be interested in getting a box fitted but same as most on here, confused as to which one to go for! Are these 2 the only options out there?

On a complete side note - had an accident in my S5 last week :-( the other vehicle turned into mine (2 lane road, I was in the left lane and he was in the right lane) so will need a new wing, 2 new doors, door sill, door housing, mirror etc obviously sorting it through insurance BUT praying that the damage sustained to both vehicles is clear proof that he turned into me and not the other way around. I know most lane change incidents go down as 50/50 but I'm standing my ground on this one. He tried to claim it was a coming together at the time and I found out today that his insurance have not been able to get in touch with him so are still chasing.

[simonwhite2000]

NSS89 said:

I'd definitely be interested in getting a box fitted but same as most on here, confused as to which one to go for! Are these 2 the only options out there?

On a complete side note - had an accident in my S5 last week :-( the other vehicle turned into mine (2 lane road, I was in the left lane and he was in the right lane) so will need a new wing, 2 new doors, door sill, door housing, mirror etc obviously sorting it through insurance BUT praying that the damage sustained to both vehicles is clear proof that he turned into me and not the other way around. I know most lane change incidents go down as 50/50 but I'm standing my ground on this one. He tried to claim it was a coming together at the time and I found out today that his insurance have not been able to get in touch with him so are still chasing.

Oh christ, hope it all gets sorted for you mate. Thats heartbreaking even if it is a lease.

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

NSS89 said:

I'd definitely be interested in getting a box fitted but same as most on here, confused as to which one to go for! Are these 2 the only options out there?

On a complete side note - had an accident in my S5 last week :-( the other vehicle turned into mine (2 lane road, I was in the left lane and he was in the right lane) so will need a new wing, 2 new doors, door sill, door housing, mirror etc obviously sorting it through insurance BUT praying that the damage sustained to both vehicles is clear proof that he turned into me and not the other way around. I know most lane change incidents go down as 50/50 but I'm standing my ground on this one. He tried to claim it was a coming together at the time and I found out today that his insurance have not been able to get in touch with him so are still chasing.

Oh christ, hope it all gets sorted for you mate. Thats heartbreaking even if it is a lease.

Sorry to hear that, it's heartbreaking on a new car. Just hope the other driver is honest and does not blame you (if no witnesses), otherwise it will be 'knock for knock' and out goes your NCB with a massive insurance hike. I have a dash cam installed for this very reason, and to protect my NCB of 20+ years.

[NSS89]

Thanks both. Yeah it seems highly unlikely he will admit it to be honest and I did think about the dash cam after but as we were more or less level when the impact occurred I don't think it would have been able to see it in this instance anyway.

In regards to the knock for knock do you not think its clear that he turned into me? Had I turned into him for the damage to be the way it is on my vehicle surely I would have caused more damage to the front end of his vehicle and it would have continued around to the front bumper? Or I would have ended up sideways in front of his car? I think this shows that he turned into me and I was continuing straight.

Would like to hear some opinions on this as I cant see it any other way.

[IJB1959]

silentbrown said:

I'd be more interested in seeing some actual rolling road charts and figures. Anyone can quote anything they like, and faked-up charts like TDI tuning provide don't give me much confidence that the headline figures are real.

Me too but only out of curiosity, the real world figures could be better or worse. I'm not that fussed though as mine makes a significant difference to performance whatever so give or take 10hp compared to others is not worth bothering about. The box has been 100% reliable (after 2.5k), it is untraceable, and is re-useable, which is exactly what I wanted. Those obsessed with gaining an extra 5-10hp or 40 1bft over other offerings would never tell the difference on an S5 anyway.

[TomScrut]

NSS89 said:

Thanks both. Yeah it seems highly unlikely he will admit it to be honest and I did think about the dash cam after but as we were more or less level when the impact occurred I don't think it would have been able to see it in this instance anyway.

In regards to the knock for knock do you not think its clear that he turned into me? Had I turned into him for the damage to be the way it is on my vehicle surely I would have caused more damage to the front end of his vehicle and it would have continued around to the front bumper? Or I would have ended up sideways in front of his car? I think this shows that he turned into me and I was continuing straight.

Would like to hear some opinions on this as I cant see it any other way.

It certainly looks like he moved into you. Playing Devil's Advocate though, had you been undertaking him? If not how on earth did he not know you were there? Obviously I don't know the circumstances I am just thinking how did they not see you, surely they should have known you were there unless you sneaked up the inside of them? Just for the record I am not accusing you of anything, just trying to understand the circumstances how that might have actually happened!

Edited by TomScrut on Thursday 22 June 14:04

[IJB1959]

NSS89 said:

Thanks both. Yeah it seems highly unlikely he will admit it to be honest and I did think about the dash cam after but as we were more or less level when the impact occurred I don't think it would have been able to see it in this instance anyway.

In regards to the knock for knock do you not think its clear that he turned into me? Had I turned into him for the damage to be the way it is on my vehicle surely I would have caused more damage to the front end of his vehicle and it would have continued around to the front bumper? Or I would have ended up sideways in front of his car? I think this shows that he turned into me and I was continuing straight.

Would like to hear some opinions on this as I cant see it any other way.

If he does not admit liability, you will need expert legal advice to prove otherwise. Some insurance policies include this cover as may yours.

One very bizarre thing I found was that if you make a claim that was proven to be not your fault, your insurance premiums may significantly increase anyway. They are a bunch of fu****g crooks IMO.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-30...

[TomScrut]

IJB1959 said:

One very bizarre thing I found was that if you make a claim that was proven to be not your fault, your insurance premiums may significantly increase anyway. They are a bunch of fu****g crooks IMO.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-30...

Yeah this is absolutely ridiculous. Any excuse to crank prices up

[NSS89]

TomScrut said:

It certainly looks like he moved into you. Playing Devil's Advocate though, had you been undertaking him? If not how on earth did he not know you were there? Obviously I don't know the circumstances I am just thinking how did they not see you, surely they should have known you were there unless you sneaked up the inside of them? Just for the record I am not accusing you of anything, just trying to understand the circumstances how that might have actually happened!

Edited by TomScrut on Thursday 22 June 14:04

I was sat behind him at some lights. Lights turned green and after a 100 yards or so he moved over to the right hand lane and I continued in my lane. I think he had to slow down because of a car in front of him but I maintained my speed. We had not long set off at a set of traffic lights so were only doing around 20mph. I think he was trying to weave in and out but obviously did not check his mirror for whatever reason.

This diagram might explain it better.