B9 RS5 New owner - Mods, Issue & Future Plans
Thanks for having me on the forum guys. See myself as a BMW guy but seem to always end up buying Audis... odd.
Anyway, here's my 2018 Audi RS5. I've bought it with the proceeds of my business (AUTOID), we supply aftermarket styling products to all major German brands - check us out if you have a moment. That aside, the car.
If you care, I've written a blog about it here. Take a read :)
It's a Nardo Grey example with the partial Black Pack, Sound and Comfort Pack, Sports Exhaust and that's basically it...
The good stuff:
- Looks amazing. As you guys will know, the car is a looker, no doubt about that.
- So fast, even stock. It really does take off from the line and loads of power in gear.
Issues so far:
- The B&O sound system. Pretty sure every B&O system I have had in an Audi has been duff, but this one is especially bad. Around 3 of the speakers have blown and there is an awful rattling from the dashboard speaker.
- Had a red coolant light appear soon after delivery. This was sorted by the dealer soon after, but an issue nonetheless.
Didn't want to mess about with modding the car so bits done already:
- Eventuri Intake System - completely changes the car IMO. Makes you drive like a bit of a child as the sound of the induction is so nice. All the flutters and whooshes. Really nice.
- H&R 25mm Lowering Springs - again, these are a game changer in terms of looks. In terms of ride quality though, very crashy. I'd like to swap them out for some softer alternatives ideally, any recommendations? I have read that the H&Rs are particularly bad.
- 15mm spacers all round *temporary* - This should be the first mod if you have stock wheels in my opinion. The wheels on the RS5 sit so far into the car its a joke. Much better once fitted.
- AUTOID Rear Performance Rear Spoiler - Subtle, effective. Works with the overall design of the car.
- Gloss Black Badges - Mix of Genuine Audi bits and Gloss Black badges from my company. Needed really to match the rest of the black on the car.
- TRE Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers - First mod I made, I love them. Not a fan of the RS silver.
- 2 stage machine polish and detail with Car Pro ceramic coating - wow, this car has done 40k miles and it does not look a day past new. Honestly, the guys at AWC Car Detailing smashed this out of the park. Highly recommend if you're UK based.
Mods on the way:
- Dillinger 20" Forged Wheels AX1-L - will be the first car in the world to be running these wheels. Excited is an understatement.....
- Michelin PS4s Tyres, to wrap the new wheels.
- TTRS Rear Wing: this will split opinions but I wanted something to make the car stand out at shows, whilst retaining an OEM feel. This felt like the obvious choice and I've not seen anyone else do this yet?
- Alcantara Steering Wheel Retrim by Royal Steering Wheels - UK based company who are the professionals when it comes to wheel retrims ,wouldn't go anywhere else.
And that's it, my RS5 so far! Any thoughts or comments?
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