2018 S5 Tips & Tricks

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

[simonwhite2000]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

I would, Roadrunner service was brilliant. Not sure if it fits or not but It's like when you buy stuff at Christmas that is in the January sale at half price!

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

I would, Roadrunner service was brilliant. Not sure if it fits or not but It's like when you buy stuff at Christmas that is in the January sale at half price!

2 weeks and I’ll be in the Milltek gang. Cancelled demon tweeks. That came with free fitting so called my detailer and asked for a recommendation on an exhaust fitter. Unit 20 VAG in Newton near Liverpool. Called asked for an install price they asked what I was going to pay roadrunner for the exhaust them told me they would do it for 1600 fitted. Couldn’t believe it. Ordered got email conf paid 200 will be delivered to them within 2 weeks. Seriously excited.

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

I would, Roadrunner service was brilliant. Not sure if it fits or not but It's like when you buy stuff at Christmas that is in the January sale at half price!

2 weeks and I’ll be in the Milltek gang. Cancelled demon tweeks. That came with free fitting so called my detailer and asked for a recommendation on an exhaust fitter. Unit 20 VAG in Newton near Liverpool. Called asked for an install price they asked what I was going to pay roadrunner for the exhaust them told me they would do it for 1600 fitted. Couldn’t believe it. Ordered got email conf paid 200 will be delivered to them within 2 weeks. Seriously excited.

Result!!.....and has paid for my little enticement as well!!

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

I would, Roadrunner service was brilliant. Not sure if it fits or not but It's like when you buy stuff at Christmas that is in the January sale at half price!

2 weeks and I’ll be in the Milltek gang. Cancelled demon tweeks. That came with free fitting so called my detailer and asked for a recommendation on an exhaust fitter. Unit 20 VAG in Newton near Liverpool. Called asked for an install price they asked what I was going to pay roadrunner for the exhaust them told me they would do it for 1600 fitted. Couldn’t believe it. Ordered got email conf paid 200 will be delivered to them within 2 weeks. Seriously excited.

Result!!.....and has paid for my little enticement as well!!

Are you still happy with your tdi box? Any probs? One going for 250 so tempted. What map do you run it on daily?

[IJB1959]

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

simonwhite2000 said:

IJB1959 said:

talksthetorque said:

Are you two trying to upset Big Al. ?

No, I think we are just trying relive our youth

So on the milltek do the original valves swap over and operate in the same way ie one exhaust working on start up, full noise only on dynamic in soprt mode etc

Yes, you swap the valve control body on both sides. I am at it again though.... bought one of these as I could not resist being able to control the sound on the fly.

http://asr-component.de/home/40-klappensteuerung-r...

What does this do?

This allows you to manually (using Bluetooth) open or close the valves regardless of driving mode using the fob. You can open or close the valves whilst driving, and It will remember the last setting used as well on start up.

This is a better option than just disconnecting them, or by VCDS/ODB 11 ECU coding them to be open permanently. With the Milltek sport system we both have opening them up without any RPM restriction will make it LOUD, but only when you want it to be. You can always close them as well even above 2500 RPM for a quieter ride, or as not to disturb your neighbours in the morning or at night !

You are costing me money my friend. Now i want this. URGH!
So ill get the valves moved over when the exhaust is fitted and then how does this get set up?

Sorry, S5 syndrome is quite contagious and costly I'm afraid. I'm over 6k so far and now considering carbon fibre wrapping the rear diffuser, bottom front spoiler lip, & the side skirts...so yet another £300.00 or so

The valve actuators will be swapped when the new exhaust is being fitted. The little unit just goes inline with the existing valve plugs and is self powered. Very simple job to install and they could probably fit it at the same time.

Looks like Roadrunner Motorsport now have the same exhaust as you but for coupe and polished tips for £1700 !!! Is this the same as yours but for coupe and polished tips? Will try and cancel my demon tweeks order and get this.
https://www.milltekexhaust-roadrunnermotorsport.co...

I would, Roadrunner service was brilliant. Not sure if it fits or not but It's like when you buy stuff at Christmas that is in the January sale at half price!

2 weeks and I’ll be in the Milltek gang. Cancelled demon tweeks. That came with free fitting so called my detailer and asked for a recommendation on an exhaust fitter. Unit 20 VAG in Newton near Liverpool. Called asked for an install price they asked what I was going to pay roadrunner for the exhaust them told me they would do it for 1600 fitted. Couldn’t believe it. Ordered got email conf paid 200 will be delivered to them within 2 weeks. Seriously excited.

Result!!.....and has paid for my little enticement as well!!

Are you still happy with your tdi box? Any probs? One going for 250 so tempted. What map do you run it on daily?

Hi Simon, me again (with mates TDI Box). I bought mine first, showed my mate and then he had to have one. Mine is still running perfect after 9k miles with no issues at all. I tend to keep it on map 6 as 7 is a little harsh IMO.

[IJB1959]

My new exhaust valve manual controller has just arrived.............

A job for tomorrow I think.

[Frankstar123]

Slightly off topic, a dealer has been trying to sell me a RS5 Coupe once my S5 SB ends but back seats too small, they have confirmed today that RS5 SB is coming to UK, they had preview bumpf come in today. They reckon it should be available for my lease end date March 2019. Would anyone be tempted?

Setting number 6 is much smoother than setting number 7 on the TDI box.

[IJB1959]

Frankstar123 said:

Slightly off topic, a dealer has been trying to sell me a RS5 Coupe once my S5 SB ends but back seats too small, they have confirmed today that RS5 SB is coming to UK, they had preview bumpf come in today. They reckon it should be available for my lease end date March 2019. Would anyone be tempted?

Setting number 6 is much smoother than setting number 7 on the TDI box.

An RS5 SB is tempting, but IMO having driven one (coupe) it is hardly any better than the S5 with the tuning box fitted, and for an extra 20+k?......no, I'll have the RS6.

[Frankstar123]

IJB1959 said:

An RS5 SB is tempting, but IMO having driven one (coupe) it is hardly any better than the S5 with the tuning box fitted, and for an extra 20+k?......no, I'll have the RS6.

Yeah i've been thinking this too. I'm going to test drive the RS4 Avant soon, so lets see how that goes.

[IJB1959]

Frankstar123 said:

IJB1959 said:

An RS5 SB is tempting, but IMO having driven one (coupe) it is hardly any better than the S5 with the tuning box fitted, and for an extra 20+k?......no, I'll have the RS6.

Yeah i've been thinking this too. I'm going to test drive the RS4 Avant soon, so lets see how that goes.

If your test driving a RS4 Avant, try the RS6 straight afterwards....oh boy what a difference, you'll deffo want the RS6 but at a cost of course.

[simonwhite2000]

IJB1959 said:

Frankstar123 said:

IJB1959 said:

An RS5 SB is tempting, but IMO having driven one (coupe) it is hardly any better than the S5 with the tuning box fitted, and for an extra 20+k?......no, I'll have the RS6.

Yeah i've been thinking this too. I'm going to test drive the RS4 Avant soon, so lets see how that goes.

If your test driving a RS4 Avant, try the RS6 straight afterwards....oh boy what a difference, you'll deffo want the RS6 but at a cost of course.

RS6. Still looks awesome and that V8 which you can take to 700bhp easy enough. Sure the interior is a bit dated but keep the screen retracted and its not bad at all. In my view they are the best looking estate ever

[Mrjww88]

Hi guys, a question about the central locking button on the drivers door. I know it auto locks once you are driving over 9mph. But if i try to press the lock button if i am sitting stationary in my car when i first get in it doesn’t lock? Anyone elses do that?

[simonwhite2000]

Mrjww88 said:

Hi guys, a question about the central locking button on the drivers door. I know it auto locks once you are driving over 9mph. But if i try to press the lock button if i am sitting stationary in my car when i first get in it doesn’t lock? Anyone elses do that?

Yeah mine does the same - weird