Settling down for the long wait

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by nastro azzurro » Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:40 pm

Good news mate!
Not had a build date yet but only ordered on Saturday. (14/2)
How long after ordering did you get your build date?

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by miatang » Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:14 pm

nastro azzurro wrote:Good news mate!
Not had a build date yet but only ordered on Saturday. (14/2)
How long after ordering did you get your build date?
Thanks mate. Date being moved forward was a real surprise. Called today and wanted to change to an exclusive colour and got told it was too late. Saves me a few bob :thumb:

I ordered mine on the 2nd Feb and got my first build week 20 a week later. Now its bought forward to week 12 which is what Ive seen some others on here have got.

If you dont hear from your dealer by the end of this week give them a call. Ask for the comm/order number so you can call audi uk to get updates yourself.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by kmpowell » Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:20 pm

miatang wrote:Called today and wanted to change to an exclusive colour and got told it was too late.
Go on then, what were you going to go for? :bigwave:
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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by miatang » Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:30 pm

kmpowell wrote:
miatang wrote:Called today and wanted to change to an exclusive colour and got told it was too late.
Go on then, what were you going to go for? :bigwave:
lol

Had the Nardo as my screen saver and it slowly dug away at me over the week so was going to go Nardo.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by kmpowell » Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:58 pm

miatang wrote:
kmpowell wrote:
miatang wrote:Called today and wanted to change to an exclusive colour and got told it was too late.
Go on then, what were you going to go for? :bigwave:
lol

Had the Nardo as my screen saver and it slowly dug away at me over the week so was going to go Nardo.
Ha, well it's saved you £2k hasn't it, so it's not that bad. :)

Given you're now non spec changeable, what was your final spec, did the HHA make it?
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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by miatang » Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:08 pm

Sukuza Grey
Bucket Seats
Sports Pack with v spokes
Black styling pack
Pan roof
B&O
advanced key
privacy glass
red calipers
high beam assist
black mirrors
folding mirrors

I think thats the lot.

Sadly the HHA didnt make it either, so i'll js have to keep my foot on the brake like everyone else

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by Graeme4130 » Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:23 pm

miatang wrote:Sukuza Grey
Bucket Seats
Sports Pack with v spokes
Black styling pack
Pan roof
B&O
advanced key
privacy glass
red calipers
high beam assist
black mirrors
folding mirrors

I think thats the lot.

Sadly the HHA didnt make it either, so i'll js have to keep my foot on the brake like everyone else
Suzuka's still my favourite of the standard colours. In fact, I see pictures of my old car, and wish I'd gone the same again sometimes
FWIW, I have HHC, and never use it
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Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by smudge » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:16 pm

Graeme4130 wrote:FWIW, I have HHC, and never use it
Funny that. I use it all the time, but then I'm stop start around town, where as you're just overtaking tractors all day aren't you?

:P
It's all torque talk.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by nastro azzurro » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:27 pm

If it's the same as in the Mercedes , I used to use it all the time.
Really missed it when I got the Range Rover.
Can anyone confirm it's the same as a Merc ??

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by Outtlaw » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:33 pm

miatang wrote:Sukuza Grey
Bucket Seats
Sports Pack with v spokes
Black styling pack
Pan roof
B&O
advanced key
privacy glass
red calipers
high beam assist
black mirrors
folding mirrors

I think thats the lot.

Sadly the HHA didnt make it either, so i'll js have to keep my foot on the brake like everyone else

Nice spec, would have loved to have seen Nardo but Suzukas not gonna disappoint,
now the wait.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by smudge » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:40 pm

nastro azzurro wrote:If it's the same as in the Mercedes , I used to use it all the time.
Really missed it when I got the Range Rover.
Can anyone confirm it's the same as a Merc ??
Haven't a clue sadly. The Audi one is pretty simple. When engaged the car applies the handbrake once you are stationary & the gearbox appears to go to neutral. Your feet can be off both pedals without an issue. As soon as you touch the loud pedal, handbrake goes off & the gearbox engages.... I think thats about it.
It's all torque talk.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by nastro azzurro » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:50 pm

Thanks Smudge !

So the car does it itself when it senses its stopped ?
In the Merc you push hard on the brake pedal when you stop then you can take your feet off the pedals. Press the gas and off you go again. Simple ! No button to press to engage it ; it worked all the time. Pretty neat feature.
Didn't make up for the stupid gear selection lever on the steering column though :thumbsdown:

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by smudge » Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:07 pm

No need to press hard on the brakes at all. In fact thats the only time the HHA is a pita. Sometimes it will engage when you are crawling very slowly, or when parking, then its a PITA!!
It's all torque talk.

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by miatang » Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:22 am

Thanks guys. I'll be sure to post some pics up when it arrives. Ashame about the Nardo but it saved it 1500 for other things ... Akrapovic maybe :biggrin3:

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Re: Settling down for the long wait

Post by Snotsicle » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:06 am

smudge wrote:No need to press hard on the brakes at all. In fact thats the only time the HHA is a pita. Sometimes it will engage when you are crawling very slowly, or when parking, then its a PITA!!
Mine needs a slight prod on the pedal - just rolling to a gentle "chauffeur-stop" at the traffic lights doesn't cause it to engage.
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