Park sensor only audible warnings?
11-10-2003, 02:11 PM
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Park sensor only audible warnings?
so the A8 will be ordered next month (finally)
anyways
the parking sensor on the a8..
is that only an audible warning or does it also have visual warning (like the BMW 7 / MB)
and if there's a visual warning is it on the MMI display or is it like the MB version...
anyways
the parking sensor on the a8..
is that only an audible warning or does it also have visual warning (like the BMW 7 / MB)
and if there's a visual warning is it on the MMI display or is it like the MB version...
11-10-2003, 02:42 PM
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AUDI-ble only :)
visible warning lights? unless you're hard of hearing, you only need the audible. visible is, in my opinion, a poor idea due to the fact that you should still be keeping your eye on the objects in front and rear of you.
besides, the a8 allows you to change the frequencies for front and rear and adjust the volume settings. therefore, you differentiate from objects from the rear ones.
btw, congrats.
besides, the a8 allows you to change the frequencies for front and rear and adjust the volume settings. therefore, you differentiate from objects from the rear ones.
btw, congrats.
11-10-2003, 03:05 PM
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Re: AUDI-ble only :)
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you can see what i'm talking about on the picture..
it's handy when you're too lazy to turn your head :P
in the MB version you'll have to look at the rear window to see the lights.. it's still kinda handy tho..
btw..
it'll be ordered black-amaretto/black
3.7 (more then enough in the netherlands.. it doesnt get any flatter then this :P
you can see what i'm talking about on the picture..
it's handy when you're too lazy to turn your head :P
in the MB version you'll have to look at the rear window to see the lights.. it's still kinda handy tho..
btw..
it'll be ordered black-amaretto/black
3.7 (more then enough in the netherlands.. it doesnt get any flatter then this :P
11-10-2003, 03:36 PM
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interesting. i agree that it can be handy...
but no sensory device is as good as your own eyes and ears. These cars (MB and BMW) are almost causing you to trust what the vehicle sees. it's a nice device but if my neck still turns, I'm still gonna use my own judgement. god forbid I see some kid riding his bicycle across my rearward path and I decide to just reverse it b/c the darn screen says there's nothing three feet away from me. So while I'm looking in the screen, the kid is thinking that I've got an eye on things in back of me. there's no way in that situation, I'm not going to hit the kid or even a pedestrian. these systems do what they are supposed to do: warn of non-moving objects. your eyes paint you a thousand bits of information vs. one bit of information that that system gives you. shame that BMW and MB are inferring that their drivers can keep their eyes off the road. i think audi chose not to put such devices in the A8L simply b/c driving and the choices that you make should still be under YOUR control.
There's enough gadgets in our cars to make you fumble around for weeks and weeks anyway so you won't miss such a thing once you get the car!
post pictures!
There's enough gadgets in our cars to make you fumble around for weeks and weeks anyway so you won't miss such a thing once you get the car!
post pictures!
11-10-2003, 03:51 PM
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true.. and i will post enough pictures when we get it )
plus my moms getting an a4 and i'm getting myself a TT (they are starting to become cheap 
)
so hopefully around may we will have them al
specs a8:
3.7
black(pearl)
amaretto-black
interiour & ext. lightpackage
19" 12 spoke wheels
xenon plus adaptive light
sportseats
roof window
vavona wood
sun shade rearwindow
fingerprint advanced key
no type/motor numbers on the back
valcona leather
elec. adjustible steeringwheel
double glass
parking sensor
heated front seats
bose system
cd-changer
dvd nav
aut. closing outside mirrors
A4 prob. 1.6 (mom only drives around the city)
will be kinda standard only with leather xenon and roof window etc.
(grocery car )
TT probably 180Q
pretty standard do need leather and xenon..
that's it.
oh and my sister will get the A3 :P
atleast i'm talking her into an A3
)so hopefully around may we will have them al
specs a8:
3.7
black(pearl)
amaretto-black
interiour & ext. lightpackage
19" 12 spoke wheels
xenon plus adaptive light
sportseats
roof window
vavona wood
sun shade rearwindow
fingerprint advanced key
no type/motor numbers on the back
valcona leather
elec. adjustible steeringwheel
double glass
parking sensor
heated front seats
bose system
cd-changer
dvd nav
aut. closing outside mirrors
A4 prob. 1.6 (mom only drives around the city)
will be kinda standard only with leather xenon and roof window etc.
(grocery car
)TT probably 180Q
pretty standard do need leather and xenon..
that's it.
oh and my sister will get the A3 :P
atleast i'm talking her into an A3
11-10-2003, 06:35 PM
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Damn it... US gets screwed again!
you get:
adaptive headlights
sport seats? I'm assuming these have bigger side bolsters?
fingerprint advanced key
do you guys get the TV function as well?
Euro RS6s get the six speed manual.
A3/S3 is a great car too! of course, we don't get these either.
AudiAG loves making us Americans feel inferior.
When you get the car, tell us if your TV function works. I'd love to somehow get my hands on that module.
adaptive headlights
sport seats? I'm assuming these have bigger side bolsters?
fingerprint advanced key
do you guys get the TV function as well?
Euro RS6s get the six speed manual.
A3/S3 is a great car too! of course, we don't get these either.
AudiAG loves making us Americans feel inferior.
When you get the car, tell us if your TV function works. I'd love to somehow get my hands on that module.
11-11-2003, 06:46 AM
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Re: Damn it... US gets screwed again!
we do have the tv function :P
but we don't need it, we don't have a driver that has to wait a couple of hours in the car..
sports seats are indeed a bit bigger and 16 wat adjustible
the Euro rs6 doesnt have a manual..
we do have the avant tho
a3/s3 is great.. the s3 is one of my fav. cars ever.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audi.co.uk/newcars/model.jsp?section=/models/a8/a8">click and on site click configure to see the euro options</a></li></ul>
but we don't need it, we don't have a driver that has to wait a couple of hours in the car..
sports seats are indeed a bit bigger and 16 wat adjustible
the Euro rs6 doesnt have a manual..
we do have the avant tho
a3/s3 is great.. the s3 is one of my fav. cars ever.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audi.co.uk/newcars/model.jsp?section=/models/a8/a8">click and on site click configure to see the euro options</a></li></ul>
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11-11-2003, 06:54 AM
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Are you getting a standard length A8?
Would love for you to post pictures of it once you get it, I'm waiting for a standard length car! I'll post them on audipages too.
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11-11-2003, 07:55 AM
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yeah it'll be standard.. btw i have some pics of the black one taken in istanbul
<a href="http://www.xs4all.nl/~rauf/Ist/">istanbul 1</a>
<a href="http://www.xs4all.nl/~rauf/Ist2/">istanbul 2</a>
<a href="http://www.xs4all.nl/~rauf/Ist2/">istanbul 2</a>
11-11-2003, 08:43 AM
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Re: Damn it... US gets screwed again!
Yes, TV is not really necessary at all but I wish all my buttons had some functionality.
I get people coming into the car and they see the CD/TV button and ask if there's a TV in here. Just wish I could say yes for once.
Is there a good supply chain of Audi parts in your area?
I get people coming into the car and they see the CD/TV button and ask if there's a TV in here. Just wish I could say yes for once.
Is there a good supply chain of Audi parts in your area?