My S5™

**marinse** · 09-20-2013 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by TW_RS5

Quick question for you about the air-ride.

What happens when the compressor fails? Does it default to certain ride height that's safe to drive in?

How accurate are the settings? when you drop it all the way to the ground and get it back to driving-height, is that a one touch setting?

The whole setting in the spare-wheel well looks nice. Does it require additional holes to be drilled? I would assume so.

Great looking ride, BTW.

That's exactly the reason why you should have 2 compressors. In case one fails, you have the second as back up - they both fire up when necessary at all times. It won't go into a safe ride height; it will just take longer for the one compressor to fill up the tank. If you know a compressor has failed you might as well air it up to the higher setting to be safe.

Settings are very accurate, E-level maintains your ride height according to the settings you have adjusted the height sensors at. There are 3 pre-sets you can customize on the touch pad. E-level keeps your height leveled on all 4 corners always in comparison to other sensors that are pressure based and don't level automatically.

Yes, you need to secure the compressors; manifold and ECU so you need screw in self tapping screws. You also need to make a hole to run your air lines and sensors form the trunk to all corners. Sounds more complicated than it really is; it's a pretty straight forward installation.

Originally Posted by Hamletcin

Hi Sebastian,

By any chance do you have pictures from the license plate installation, I just got the same system and I want to see how do you installed so I can get a better idea how to secure it firmly.
Thanks in advance,
Hamlet

Use the radiator's plastic frame to hold the back end of the metal railing and screw a small self tapping screw to the front bumper so it's secured. You'll be able to slide it in and out easily. If you get under the front of the car, take out that plastic bottom panel covering the front section, you'll see a clearer picture.
I don't have any pictures; sorry.

**marinse** · 09-20-2013 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Vanguardx

Am I the only person that actually likes a good 1 inch wheel gap? When the rim is basically in the fender it looks very aftermarket and just...bad..for the lack of a better word.

To each their own I suppose.

You're forgetting I can also have a 1 finger gap whenever I feel like it. That's the beauty of it.

**Hamletcin** · 09-20-2013 04:26 PM

Thanks for the advice ;-)

**marinse** · 09-22-2013 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hamletcin

Thanks for the advice ;-)

No problem.

**marinse** · 09-26-2013 07:46 PM

Ready to go for H2O tomorrow.

Light Paint Test by Sebastian Marin, on Flickr

**TheDapperDriver** · 09-27-2013 12:32 AM

that drop <3

**H20pologoalie** · 09-27-2013 04:28 AM

Ill be in oc too. Hitting up the audi gtg sat at 6 in roses. And all the other crazyness.

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**marinse** · 09-27-2013 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by H20pologoalie

Ill be in oc too. Hitting up the audi gtg sat at 6 in roses. And all the other crazyness.

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Is that today? I'm going to the stance:works meet at 6.

**ThewhippetsS5** · 09-27-2013 07:11 AM

Ahhh I wish I could go! Volunteering at Oktoberfest this weekend though, so I can't.

**marinse** · 09-29-2013 05:15 PM

Ahhh! Selling this car as soon as it gets fixed again.

The slave/master cylinder went dead again and left me stranded 200 miles away from home this weekend.

PM me if interested on Air set up or wheels.

**marinse** · 10-01-2013 08:10 AM

hahaha

Look what someone forwarded to me earlier this morning:

http://acurazine.com/forums/showthre...0#post14689180

**Mops@Nemesis** · 10-01-2013 08:16 AM

Hahahaha!! Too effin funny. I will be following that thread. And the RS on Morr's... this kid...

**marinse** · 10-01-2013 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Mops

Hahahaha!! Too effin funny. I will be following that thread. And the RS on Morr's... this kid...

Will see what he has to say lol

**TW_RS5** · 10-01-2013 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by marinse

hahaha

Look what someone forwarded to me earlier this morning:

http://acurazine.com/forums/showthre...0#post14689180

LOL...

BTW, thanks for explaining how the air ride system works.

**marinse** · 10-05-2013 07:02 PM

Last shoot with the S5 today, more to come.

Audis by Sebastian Marin, on Flickr

**TheDapperDriver** · 10-06-2013 04:56 PM

^so sexy

**marinse** · 10-06-2013 05:04 PM

Calendar worthy

**Mops@Nemesis** · 10-06-2013 05:43 PM

Awesome shot! Sad to see you sell. You said you were going STI, right?

**marinse** · 10-06-2013 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mops

Awesome shot! Sad to see you sell. You said you were going STI, right?

Test drove my friend's '11 STI yesterday and it was great, but I'm also thinking of a G37 Sport. Better warranty and price, will be test driving one this week if everything goes well for comparisons.

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**bknewtype** · 10-07-2013 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by marinse

Test drove my friend's '11 STI yesterday and it was great, but I'm also thinking of a G37 Sport. Better warranty and price, will be test driving one this week if everything goes well for comparisons.

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Whats the reason for the "downgrade"? G37 is a nice car. But cant make power with bolt ons.

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**Mops@Nemesis** · 10-07-2013 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by bknewtype

Whats the reason for the "downgrade"? G37 is a nice car. But cant make power with bolt ons.

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Likely looking for something that is on the road more than in the shop;)

**marinse** · 10-07-2013 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by bknewtype

Whats the reason for the "downgrade"? G37 is a nice car. But cant make power with bolt ons.

I want something more reliable than euro cars. If I find one for the right price I'll get the IPL version, it'll still push around 300-350HP if I'm not wrong which is enough for daily.

Originally Posted by Mops

Likely looking for something that is on the road more than in the shop;)

You got it right! I wanted the STI but I also want some of the luxury the S5 has so the infiniti is a good compromise I think.

**marinse** · 10-08-2013 11:30 PM

My Audi S5 by Sebastian Marin, on Flickr

**TheDapperDriver** · 10-09-2013 05:13 AM

^ sexy

**marinse** · 10-15-2013 06:14 AM

Sold

**Beast** · 10-15-2013 03:28 PM

Coils. +. 300. For bags

**marinse** · 10-15-2013 03:30 PM

I'm selling the car...

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**knucklehaedjcz** · 10-15-2013 03:56 PM

You should see if that kid on acurazine wants to buy it, then he can honestly claim it's his

**marinse** · 10-15-2013 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by knucklehaedjcz

You should see if that kid on acurazine wants to buy it, then he can honestly claim it's his

Lol he could air bag his bicycle I guess

**marinse** · 10-28-2013 06:21 AM

Sold

**l's tls** · 10-28-2013 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by marinse

I'm selling the car...

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How much are you selling it for?

Originally Posted by knucklehaedjcz

You should see if that kid on acurazine wants to buy it, then he can honestly claim it's his

oh snap! :D I'm dying laughing reading the threat on acurazine. What a tool

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