2018 S5 Tips & Tricks

[IJB1959]

Windows dropping when parked.

Had the known issue of the drivers door window dropping halfway down when parked. Found a quick solution to fix it. I would imagine it would also be the same for any window.

1. Turn ignition/engine on & hold the up button
2. Turn ignition/engine off whilst still holding the up button
3. Turn ignition/engine on again whilst still holding the up button and then let go

Sorted.

[TomScrut]

IJB1959 said:

Windows dropping when parked.

Had the known issue of the drivers door window dropping halfway down when parked. Found a quick solution to fix it. I would imagine it would also be the same for any window.

1. Turn ignition/engine on & hold the up button
2. Turn ignition/engine off whilst still holding the up button
3. Turn ignition/engine on again whilst still holding the up button and then let go

Sorted.

Does that reset it so it doesn't happen next time?

[IJB1959]

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Windows dropping when parked.

Had the known issue of the drivers door window dropping halfway down when parked. Found a quick solution to fix it. I would imagine it would also be the same for any window.

1. Turn ignition/engine on & hold the up button
2. Turn ignition/engine off whilst still holding the up button
3. Turn ignition/engine on again whilst still holding the up button and then let go

Sorted.

Does that reset it so it doesn't happen next time?

Fixes the issue, but it may happen again at some later point.

[TomScrut]

IJB1959 said:

Fixes the issue, but it may happen again at some later point.

Ah ok that's good to know. I know they could be manually forced up just by putting them up with the ignition on but that meant it happened again

[IJB1959]

Thinking about getting a Milltek SSXAU652 non res exhaust fitted with 100mm tips. Got a good deal I think at £2400.00. Will post some pics.

http://www.millteksport.com/exhaust.products.cfm?v...

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

Thinking about getting a Milltek SSXAU652 non res exhaust fitted with 100mm tips. Got a good deal I think at £2400.00. Will post some pics.

http://www.millteksport.com/exhaust.products.cfm?v...

I would deffo contact BCS Power Valve as well - ask for Nige on 01744 610244 and say Simon sent you - he will know i was asking about a B9 S5 Exhaust only a week ago. He was thinking about developing a system and give discount for pics and other media to be used after. They have a very good reputation and the stuff is high quality. My detailer had a the Golf R system from them and it was very nice.

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

Thinking about getting a Milltek SSXAU652 non res exhaust fitted with 100mm tips. Got a good deal I think at £2400.00. Will post some pics.

http://www.millteksport.com/exhaust.products.cfm?v...

I would deffo contact BCS Power Valve as well - ask for Nige on 01744 610244 and say Simon sent you - he will know i was asking about a B9 S5 Exhaust only a week ago. He was thinking about developing a system and give discount for pics and other media to be used after. They have a very good reputation and the stuff is high quality. My detailer had a the Golf R system from them and it was very nice.

Cheers for the info. Problem is 01744 is a St Helens postcode which is some 160 miles north away from me, so may not be possible!

[IJB1959]

So, had a Milltek non res catback exhaust fitted yesterday (fits S4/S5) and OMG what an amazing difference!!! Was a bit dubious after watching comparison videos, but they really do not give it any justice at all. It now sounds like an angry V8 when you want, no drone at all, not obnoxious, and the valve motors swap over if you want to use them. The car now sounds just like it should......very happy.

[TomScrut]

IJB1959 said:

So, had a Milltek non res catback exhaust fitted yesterday (fits S4/S5) and OMG what an amazing difference!!! Was a bit dubious after watching comparison videos, but they really do not give it any justice at all. It now sounds like an angry V8 when you want, no drone at all, not obnoxious, and the valve motors swap over if you want to use them. The car now sounds just like it should......very happy.

Which tips?

You have chucked a fair bit of money at a car you don't own haven't you? Or do you not lease yours? Either way the wheels and pipe will have decent residual value I suppose.

[IJB1959]

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

So, had a Milltek non res catback exhaust fitted yesterday (fits S4/S5) and OMG what an amazing difference!!! Was a bit dubious after watching comparison videos, but they really do not give it any justice at all. It now sounds like an angry V8 when you want, no drone at all, not obnoxious, and the valve motors swap over if you want to use them. The car now sounds just like it should......very happy.

Which tips?

You have chucked a fair bit of money at a car you don't own haven't you? Or do you not lease yours? Either way the wheels and pipe will have decent residual value I suppose.

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

[IJB1959]

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

So, had a Milltek non res catback exhaust fitted yesterday (fits S4/S5) and OMG what an amazing difference!!! Was a bit dubious after watching comparison videos, but they really do not give it any justice at all. It now sounds like an angry V8 when you want, no drone at all, not obnoxious, and the valve motors swap over if you want to use them. The car now sounds just like it should......very happy.

Which tips?

You have chucked a fair bit of money at a car you don't own haven't you? Or do you not lease yours? Either way the wheels and pipe will have decent residual value I suppose.

Here is a photo, yes, the car does need a good clean!

[TomScrut]

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

[IJB1959]

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

Wow I would love one of these - it looks amazing. If you stuck it on a lease car you could still put the old one back on and get half your money back on the Miltek anyway i would think.

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

Wow I would love one of these - it looks amazing. If you stuck it on a lease car you could still put the old one back on and get half your money back on the Miltek anyway i would think.

Yes you would, but as mentioned on another thread, my neighbour is the VW/Audi UK finance manager and we have a great deal to buy it when the lease is up in 2 years, so will keep it a while as a runabout and look around for a new RS6 (not used as a daily though!) because I need more room.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

Did you pay 2400 inc the titanium tips?

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

Did you pay 2400 inc the titanium tips?

Found a different supplier in the end and paid £2009.00 including the titanium tips, and then got an exhaust specialist chap I know to fit it for £100.00.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

TomScrut said:

IJB1959 said:

Got the GT100 (4") tips in titanium. Yes the car is leased, but I'm going to purchase it at the end in 2 years time. Have a good arrangement with my neighbour who is the Audi/VW UK finance manager which is very handy. Yes, spent a few quid on it...about 6k so far so really must stop it!!

Nice I like the titaniums

Thanks. Couldn't decide on those or the black ones, but I'm happy with them. BTW, the system is an absolute b*******d to fit, took 2 guys 6 hours in an exhaust center. The new down pipes bolts are above the gearbox with just inches of room to get a spanner on with the rear of the engine close to the bulkhead, plus you have to remove all the bracing bars and panels underneath as well.

So - how does it sound???

IMO like it should. It is truly awesome, not obnoxiously loud though. I would record it but you never hear the 'true' sound, even on the promo videos. It even now puts a standard B9 RS5 to shame. I was vey dubious before buying it thinking OMG have I made an expensive mistake, but it was money very well spent. Get positive looks and comments all the time, which actually is getting a bit tedious now.

Did you pay 2400 inc the titanium tips?

Found a different supplier in the end and paid £2009.00 including the titanium tips, and then got an exhaust specialist chap I know to fit it for £100.00.

Good price not got near that yet although demon tweeks are reasonable.