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#1371 of 1466 Re: Dension iPod interface cradle [thuinker] by gtreng Sep 11, 2007 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: thuinker (Sep 11, 2007 5:19 pm) Really nice ride, I can only imagine what it feels like to cruise around in that 12 cylinder saloon. Try www.audiworld.com, you'll find a huge support base there that can answer your question on the ipod and anything else you have questions on.
#1372 of 1466 Road noise by bobwash Oct 12, 2007 (6:15 am)
I recently purchased a 2005 Audi 8L which I enjoy immensely. I do however get a lot of road noise which appears to be coming from the tires. I took the car to an Audi dealer in TN which is near my summer home but not my where I purchased the car. They were absolutely no help and told me the tires were cupping (whatever that means) and creating the road noise. The tires are Pirelli Four Seasons and were new at time of my purchase a few months ago and have been noisy as long as I have owned the car. I am wondering if this is chrachteristic of the car or is it normally a quiet car. Replies to this message: rjlaero (Oct 15, 2007 7:31 am)
#1373 of 1466 A8 Tires by harbo Oct 12, 2007 (7:23 am)
I am running Michelins on 19" rims. Very quite. Cupping is usually caused by misalignment and can be noisy. Sounds like your original dealer should check it out. If it was a Certified Pre-owned used car from an Audi Dealer they have a very extensive check list which should have covered appropriate wheel alignment. Good luck.
#1374 of 1466 Ignition shut off of lighter by bobwash Oct 14, 2007 (10:50 am)
I have a radar detector plugged into the cigarette lighter on my A8. The problem is the lighter does not shut off when the ignition is turned off. Sooner or later I know I'm going to wake up with a dead battery because I forgot to unplug the detector. Ant thoughts on a fix?
#1375 of 1466 Re: Road noise [bobwash] by rjlaero Oct 15, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: bobwash (Oct 12, 2007 6:15 am) Your dealer told you exactly what was wrong, so how could they be no help? It's the tires.   Get rid of the Pirelli P6's. They're pretty poor tires and numerous complaints can be found about them. Go to a place like tirerack.com and you can see all the reviews on every tire that will fit your A8.   Your A8 will ride a lot better with different tires.
#1376 of 1466 buying a used 04 a8 by robin23 Jan 03, 2008 (2:23 pm)
I am in the market for a used luxury cruiser. To me the "quietness" of the car while traveling at high speeds is a big factor. I am juggling between s500 and a8 and really like the a8 due to its elegant interior and awd. I have been hearing alot about windnoise and road noise in the a8's. I currently own a 04 lexus rx330 and it is very noisy. please give me your opinion about how the vehicle is on the highways and how loud or quiet it really is. im looking particurly at 04 or 05 model. your help will be appriciated.
#1377 of 1466 Used Audi A8L's by harbo Jan 03, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Just came out of two Lexus GS 300's into my 04 A8L. My wife say's it is the quietest car she has driven. The 19" Michelin Pilot 255/40 ZR19 A/S the recommended 41psi are amazingly quite and smooth. The grip is fantastic and they look great. It's a techy' automobile and ton's of fun. Check the AutoWeek Dec 17, 2007 issue for a discussion of the A8L and S class MB and the 460L Lexus. The Lexus is smooth and not as much a drivers car in my opinion. The website is autoweek.com/driverslog for more comments. Enjoy ..... p.s. the Scottsdale Audi dealer is truly outstanding. Replies to this message: ayyate (Jan 03, 2008 5:17 pm) robin23 (Jan 04, 2008 2:34 pm) ayyate (Jan 06, 2008 11:47 am) and 1 more...
#1378 of 1466 Re: Used Audi A8L's [harbo] by ayyate Jan 03, 2008 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: harbo (Jan 03, 2008 3:54 pm) I am surprised you heard about wind noise in the A8. My 2005 A8 is very quiet, except for tire noise at low speeds that has developed recently, which I attribute to flat spots on my original tires with 30,000 miles on them. I will be replacing them soon, for that reason. Buy the A8. You will be glad you did. I am on my second A8 and have been happy. Replies to this message: robin23 (Jan 04, 2008 2:34 pm) ayyate (Jan 06, 2008 11:47 am) ksamuel (Sep 12, 2008 4:34 pm)
#1379 of 1466 Re: Used Audi A8L's [ayyate] by robin23 Jan 04, 2008 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: ayyate (Jan 03, 2008 5:17 pm) Im one of those people who talk on the phone alot while driving(mostly business calls) and it is nearly impossible to have a conversation in my current 04 rx330 at speeds above 70mph and above 85mph i can just forget about even answering my phone. so thats why im picky about the "quietness" of my future vehicle. trust me its not my phone thats just doesn't have enough volume adjustments. That is why im asking the currents owners of this fantastic looking vehicle (a8) on how it behaves on high speeds. Thanks for your replies it helps people like me make a better decision. Replies to this message: ayyate (Jan 06, 2008 11:47 am) ksamuel (Sep 12, 2008 4:34 pm)
#1380 of 1466 A8L hearing by harbo Jan 04, 2008 (6:33 pm)

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