Audi S5 mirror indicators + swapping for S4
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Hi there,
bought a S5 sportback about three/four months ago, first thing someone has clipped my drivers side wing mirror smashing off part of the indicator. Is this easily replaced? can you just get the indicator or do you need the whole mirror?
does anyone have a link for the parts?
Could anyone also recommend someone in the Watford area to refurb wheels?
I was oiginally looking for an S4 but couldnt find one i liked and was in a rush for a 4 door car to replace my previous M3 as i had a baby on the way, so ended up with the S5, i like it but find the auto too boring, so thinking of changing to an S4 instead. Looks like if i trade it in i will take a big hit on the price.
Do the 4's drive much different to the 5's?
bought a S5 sportback about three/four months ago, first thing someone has clipped my drivers side wing mirror smashing off part of the indicator. Is this easily replaced? can you just get the indicator or do you need the whole mirror?
does anyone have a link for the parts?
Could anyone also recommend someone in the Watford area to refurb wheels?
I was oiginally looking for an S4 but couldnt find one i liked and was in a rush for a 4 door car to replace my previous M3 as i had a baby on the way, so ended up with the S5, i like it but find the auto too boring, so thinking of changing to an S4 instead. Looks like if i trade it in i will take a big hit on the price.
Do the 4's drive much different to the 5's?
GeezerJT said:
Hi there,
bought a S5 sportback about three/four months ago, first thing someone has clipped my drivers side wing mirror smashing off part of the indicator. Is this easily replaced? can you just get the indicator or do you need the whole mirror?
does anyone have a link for the parts?
Indicator is a standalone part, £25+vat from audi. To replace it you have to remove the mirror cover though and its screwed on to it. bought a S5 sportback about three/four months ago, first thing someone has clipped my drivers side wing mirror smashing off part of the indicator. Is this easily replaced? can you just get the indicator or do you need the whole mirror?
does anyone have a link for the parts?
Yep, lens out, then mirror cap off and the indicator lens can then be removed. Had to be done on our S5 pre-delivery as it was cracked. I've got 6 pdf print outs from Elsawin with how to do it if you message me so I have your e-mail I can send them to you.
The Sportback and S4 are virtually identical in how they drive - platform on the Sportback is much longer than the Coupe and all critical dimensions are the same as the S4. Manual was phased out for tax reasons so depends what age you're looking at - I personally like the s-tronic and wouldn't consider a manual due to gearing, so if you're not gelling with it prob needs a test drive to confirm it is just the auto box you don't like?
The Sportback and S4 are virtually identical in how they drive - platform on the Sportback is much longer than the Coupe and all critical dimensions are the same as the S4. Manual was phased out for tax reasons so depends what age you're looking at - I personally like the s-tronic and wouldn't consider a manual due to gearing, so if you're not gelling with it prob needs a test drive to confirm it is just the auto box you don't like?
GeezerJT said:
Have messaged you thanks
I am looking at 2011-2012 S4's. i like the Sportback as a car, but i find it a dull drive as a auto. I have previously owned several M3's and escort cosworths and finding the change to auto hard.
Replied to your e-mail I am looking at 2011-2012 S4's. i like the Sportback as a car, but i find it a dull drive as a auto. I have previously owned several M3's and escort cosworths and finding the change to auto hard.
Facelift autos are a little blunted by emissions legislation but don't think the auto S4 will be any different to the S5 tbh. Might be worth looking at an MRC map as it'll make it much more of an animal! I drove DCT M3s before we settled on the S5 - found the M3 box a bit too manic for daily use. It'd change up nicely but if you gave it a sniff of throttle it'd drop from 7th to 2nd and pin you to the seat. Amusing when you're on it, but less so when you just want to merge into traffic lol
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