ForeverMaker Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks for all the comments. Responses to some of the questions... Amazing looking car. I just looked on cars.com and these seem to be a great buy considering what they cost new. What's the hidden problem? Are they reliable? I have been reading up on these for a while now and a few things to look out for... 1) Sway bar end links 2) Nav screen motor can go out and 3) the V8s can have vibration issues at certain RPMs due to the downpipe and some other exhaust bits. There is a TSB out for it and Audi is replacing them under warranty. Pretty reliable overall. Haven't even seen much from high mile owners. That said I personally wouldn't buy one unless it had some sort of warranty left. Thinking the air ride will probably require maintenance down the line but I will probably won't keep it that long to ever see real high miles. Very fine car. I like these better than the BMW 7-series, and I've owned both. I'm thinking it just needs some Rally stickers. Definitely the car for a rally! Was envious of Doc's plush rides on previous trips. Comfort is more of a factor as I get older. You should rent out some of that trunk space for the local mafia. Or you could make a few $$ driving Uber Black and do your best impression of Jason Statham. Surprisingly small trunk for the size of car. I guarantee the new gen coming out will have that addressed. 420hp pushing 4,500lbs.. I'd definitely be modding that thing a bit. Looks super comfy though. Yea the tune that puts it at 545hp/629tq should be sufficient although even stock might surprise you. I could see in a few years stepping up to a S8. Daddy like. It looks like the majority of these are the 3.0T...if you got it for anything around 50k I think you did good. Very nice man. Yes, most of the A8s you see are the 6-cylinder. Perfectly fine for just getting around. On the other end you can find the W12s floating around. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Great to hear from you, Ryan! Clay, hey we need to catch up sometime! Beutiful car, mind if I ask what it set you back? unless you mentioned that and I didnt see it. Im not a fan of wood trim but that actually looks pretty nice against black leather. I get the performance advantages to a chip and tune but aren't you worried about voiding the warranty? Depreciation on these is around 50% after a few years! Around $50k for a decent example. The V6s will be less and probably the better deal. Ehhh most cars I void my warranty. edit: forgot to add... you REALLY need the window sticker when pricing these out. 90% of the ones listed online left stuff out or were incorrect. Do you have a chauffeur? Yes. Me. Long time no see sir, how you and the family are doing well. New car is SWEET! hope you enjoy it. Paul.. hey man another person I gotta catch up with! All is well just been busy. How goes it with you? Edited February 16, 2017 by ForeverMaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Paul.. hey man another person I gotta catch up with! All is well just been busy. How goes it with you? Doing well cant complain, just rockin the suburban dad life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yea the tune that puts it at 545hp/629tq should be sufficient although even stock might surprise you. I could see in a few years stepping up to a S8. Is that at the crank? I have about 550 in a ~3800lb car and it needs more. Guess we all do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Is that at the crank? I have about 550 in a ~3800lb car and it needs more. Guess we all do. here is the APR page with all the info... https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_40tfsi_a8.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Is that at the crank? I have about 550 in a ~3800lb car and it needs more. Guess we all do. Moar NOS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Is that at the crank? I have about 550 in a ~3800lb car and it needs more. Guess we all do. 629 tq should be all he needs. Keep in mind it is a fast 4 door not a muscle car. I agree with you though, in a Camaro 550 is not enough - we are so spoiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Ryan, were you at the Zoo on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Ryan, were you at the Zoo on Monday? I was not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 these motors can make 800tq on race gas. talk about straigt up nuts. my rs7 has 4400lbs to move and has zero issues doing this stock, let alone with 93 octane tune. honestly, it feels faster than my GTR, which is a flex fuel car. these cars are obviously awd, which means they launch hard as well. sweet ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 ^ yea the more I drive it the more I don't even think the tune is necessary. Not like I am trying to race anyone.... yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Front-end completely wrapped with new Suntek Ultra... The situation.... http://i.imgur.com/O6dVgml.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nryf73A.jpg B pillar disaster but after a special mix of herbs and spices... http://i.imgur.com/jtG3IKf.jpg Ahh much better http://i.imgur.com/HSDwADI.jpg Prep for full front-end wrap... http://i.imgur.com/myJj9qn.jpg Hood wrap going on... http://i.imgur.com/4yrfFIA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TKOfUTp.jpg Trimming... http://i.imgur.com/ATfTwDa.jpg Final... http://i.imgur.com/8fodVpw.jpg Lower front valance had some road rash that kind of gets magnified when wrapped. Would probably skip doing that next time unless brand new. Up next is tint and finish correcting the rest of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looks good! Who did the Suntek? AAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looks good! Who did the Suntek? AAP? not sure who AAP is. PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looks great. I need to get clear bra day done on my vehicle, who do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Looks great. I need to get clear bra day done on my vehicle, who do you recommend? PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 21" HRE Wheels P90L Finished in Brushed Clear 35% tint all around + 90% on windsheild Winter setup going on soon . And in Spring will adjust the air suspension so it sits a bit lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Sooooo nice. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Great to hear from you, man! Car looks sweet...that's an HRE style you don't see often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 looks damn good with those wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 car looks great. How's the clear bra holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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