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11-07-2009, 09:16 AM

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BTW - Is there an Individual setting without full ADS ?

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11-07-2009, 11:01 AM

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BTW - Is there an Individual setting without full ADS ?

Yes you get all 4 button selections, and you can program the Individual in MMI just like full blown ADS.

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11-07-2009, 01:35 PM

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Yes you get all 4 button selections, and you can program the Individual in MMI just like full blown ADS.

So the only difference between the ADS Lite and full ADS is you can't adjust the suspension and that's all? How aggressive can you adjust the steering ratio? Can you fine tune it to the point that it feels nervous and twitchy?

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11-07-2009, 02:36 PM

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Yes you get all 4 button selections, and you can program the Individual in MMI just like full blown ADS.

Outstanding. I'm starting to feel pretty good about skipping the full ADS option now. Thanks!

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11-07-2009, 03:23 PM

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The way I understand the difference - there are two features you don't get with "ADS lite" (Sports Diff. only) that you get with the full ADS:

dynamic suspension (adjustable damping) and dynamic steering (adjustable steering ratio). This is not the same as the standard feature - Servotronic Speed-Sensitive Adjustable Steering, which changes the "firmness" but not the actual ratio.

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11-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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Also, I want to know if yours comes with the "dynamic", "comfort" and "automatic" push buttons on the center console with "ADS Lite".

This thread is a testament to how poorly aoa markets their technology.

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11-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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You are 100% correct. The only aspect of steering availible is how much resistance is in the steering, not the ratio.

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11-07-2009, 04:29 PM

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This thread is a testament to how poorly aoa markets their technology.

I couldn't agree with you more. The fact that the S4 is so new is not a good excuse. Sales staff and AOA should have plenty of lead time on new vehicles and options. Check out this vid unbelievable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDlWv...layer_embedded