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Old 07-23-2010, 10:17 AM
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I wish the rear Roof Rack bar were a little taller(1 inch) so that a cargo box would sit level with the ground instread of heaved up in the front...which looks lame, IMO.
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1) A better water management “drainage” system: Water infiltrates the rear, side mirrors, and all four doors in ways that make a mess.

2) A better design for the armrest.
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Originally Posted by Sam05
1) A better water management “drainage” system: Water infiltrates the rear, side mirrors, and all four doors in ways that make a mess.
The more I wash it the more I agree with this. It's like you need to dry it, whip it around the block to shake it all out, then dry it again.
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Originally Posted by snowcat
The more I wash it the more I agree with this. It's like you need to dry it, whip it around the block to shake it all out, then dry it again.
Yes, what the heck is up with the trunk area drainage? Like in, after a rain or wash, I open the rear hatch and water is draining/dripping all over and into that cover for the rear lights. It seems a simple rubber gasket around that trunk area would solve the problem. This is an issue I have never encountered before with any other car I have owned.
I would also prefer a roll-up type cargo cover that fits under the trunk in its own dedicated area, rather than the hard cover design that when having to load up that area, is simply in the way, and in my case, goes into the garage.
Also, would agree with most of the recommendations presented here. Having said all that, it's the best, most fun car I ever had.

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It is hard to control the water spots for sure. I do exactly as a previous poster mentioned, drive a short distance after a wash and then completely wipe everyting down with a microfiber cloth, and yet I still notice water spots later on. This happened on my last car also though (non Audi).

Another very minor change I would make involves the turning signal 3-blink function. I love this feature and use it all the time, but the signal should blink 5 or 6 times in my opinion instead of 3. This way it gives cars around you a little more time to definately notice you are changing lanes. 3 blinks are easier to miss. I find myself engaging the quick blink function back to back quite frequently. Of course I could always just use the normal directional function.
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Originally Posted by jrjunior31
Another very minor change I would make involves the turning signal 3-blink function.
This sounds like something one might be able to change with VAG-COM perhaps?
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