My new Brilliant Black S4

[dylanjh]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/DSC_00015.jpg

Had it for 6 days and absolutely love it- prestige, sports diff and carbon fiber. Traded in my '09 A5 14 months into a 36 month lease. Amazingly, I had $4k of equity. The lease swap was actually really easy- let me know if you have questions on the process.

Quick thoughts:
- think the A5 is a slightly better looking car but the S4 is a beast and 95% of the sex appeal. Small sample size but the A5 seemed to induce more gawking.
- really miss the driver assist and backup camera. they made me lazy. hopefully I can get back in the habit of looking where I back up before I learn my lesson the hard way.
- not thrilled with the alcantara. its almost too sticky, I'm constantly fidgeting to adjust my pants.
- love the sports diff- being able to adjust the steering feel between comfort and dynamic is great.
- wish the car would default to my preferred settings like "preset radio stations" and Sport Diff. SA said he thought this might be part of a s/w update.
- my seat heaters either are not working or just don't get very hot. Anyone else feel this way?
- love the V6T. getting this kind of power with the (projected) fuel economy is amazing. 17mpg on first tank (50/50 city/highway)
- need to get me a vag-com cable to take care of those winking DRLs
- noticed a lot of seattle owners on the forum; explains why there aren't many S4s sitting on PNW lots.
- really like the tri-spoke 19s. 2nd favorite audi rims behind the RS4s.
- buddy has a B7 S4 and he tries to flip me shit over the V8 but deep down he's knows whats up.

Back to driving...

[mellow_sparky]

awesome car - I saw a spankin' new black S4 today over on 40th in redmond - might have been you?

enjoy the car!

[BKNYCS4]

Yea man i had mine for a week and im in love with it ..... i opened it up a bit today and its just amazing .... A TRUE AUTOBAHN MACHINE !!

[dylanjh]

Yea man i had mine for a week and im in love with it ..... i opened it up a bit today and its just amazing .... A TRUE AUTOBAHN MACHINE !!
yeah. 1) I keep running out of road to push the thing and 2) its a better car than I am a driver:)

[Gooner1886]

whats your career? if ya dont mind me asking.

[Checho]

looks amazing dude! Now get that filler plate problem fixed :D

[adam.smith]

Lots of cold days up here in Canada and I've found the seat heaters to work quite well. At first I thought that the 5 or 6 levels were excessive, but now I'm actually liking the flexibility. On really cold days, I can still crank them up high, but on days where it's just kind of cool out, it's possible to turn them on at a low setting and not have my ass scorched.

[BKNYCS4]

looks amazing dude! Now get that filler plate problem fixed :D

Yea about that filler plate ... i think i need one too .. but can i someone show me a link where they bought theirs and explain what its for? [confused]

[zee007]

Yea about that filler plate ... i think i need one too .. but can i someone show me a link where they bought theirs and explain what its for? [confused]

Bunch of info here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327741. Its for those who don't want a front plate - cleans up the front end.

Back 0n topic: great lookimg motor there man....

[mcimiluca]

Yea about that filler plate ... i think i need one too .. but can i someone show me a link where they bought theirs and explain what its for? [confused]


http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-Quattro-3.0T/Exterior/Body/ES10780/

There u go! [;)]

[BKNYCS4]

Bunch of info here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327741. Its for those who don't want a front plate - cleans up the front end.

Back 0n topic: great lookimg motor there man....

Oh wow the filler looks great!! Thanks for the info.... but unfortunately they give 65$ tickets here for not having a front plate....****....[headbang]

[dylanjh]

Filler panel on order. Front plates are required here in WA too but haven't ever had a problem.

Re: seat heaters. talked to a tech this morning who said Audi reduced the power of the seat heaters in 2010 models- as much as 30 degrees at max power. I still think mine aren't working. Taking it in for a looksy.

[NWS4Guy]

Filler panel on order. Front plates are required here in WA too but haven't ever had a problem.

Re: seat heaters. talked to a tech this morning who said Audi reduced the power of the seat heaters in 2010 models- as much as 30 degrees at max power. I still think mine aren't working. Taking it in for a looksy.

I haven't had an issue here either, I did a filler plate (not a black one though) on mine as well :)

Great shot of the Brilliant Black, so many have Phantom, and in this shot I can really tell a difference in the colors.

[xtrema]

Great shot of the Brilliant Black, so many have Phantom, and in this shot I can really tell a difference in the colors.

I can never tell the 2 blacks under the sun, in distance.

But indoor under artificial light or standing close, the difference is clear.

[speedchangesU]

I thought Prestige came with back up camera for 2010... or is it just nav?

[Dr GP]

2 things you might consider. First, get the Glossy black filler plate instead of the gray. Should look especially good on a black car. http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_78_140&products_id=953. Also you might consider one of these for your license plate.http://www.swiftmotorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=3144 Comes in 2 versions. Manual($50) and Electric remote control ($150)

[Tifosi]

There are many members here in the Seattle area with Vag-Com, myself included. If you want to set up a time to meet, send me a PM and I will be happy to help you out.

[dylanjh]

Prestige comes with Nav but no backup camera or parking sensors.

I had the glossy black filler panel on my black A5. I think the grey works better with the S4 and looking to change it up a little.

Tifosi, appreciate the offer and I'd love to meet up- haven't seen an S5 cab in person. Headed out of town for a couple weeks but I'll PM you when I'm back. thx

[DetailersDomain]

congrats!

[cotmfk]

Congrats on the car, looks great!