Yeah, that sounds pretty brave. I'm too afraid to touch the software on my A4, let alone the hardware (I have CarPlay, though)
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It's actually a larger unit on the 2016. But it does fit. But there are lots of wiring harnesses to change etc. Plus the cost of the unit isn't cheap either. But if I could get it done for a grand, I probably would.
Right, that's what we're having to deal with these days. My HU has so many vehicle settings, it even has one for the dashboard illumination sensitivity (basically, how dark does it have to be outside before the dash lighting switches to "night mode").
It's to the point where if you want the car to still work correctly with an aftermarket head unit, it'd be best to buy the basic, stripped-down car that has a monochrome LCD display and no climate control. That way, when you take out the factory radio, you're not really removing any subsystem that the car relies on.
My experience of swapping headunits is years out of date. The last head unit I swapped had a tape deck!
Same here, and I swapped it out for one with... another tape deck!
That was two cars ago. I came close to justifying changing the stereo in my last car, but the previous one got broken into right after I sold it, and I didn’t want to add any temptation for thieves to break into my then-new car. I added an adapter to hardwire an audio input for my iPod (and, later, my iPhone), but that’s all I did.
My current car, a ‘17 Civic Sport Touring hatchback, returns as “no radios will fit” at Crutchfield’s website. I’ll probably just leave it as-is... unless the ‘19 facelift also brings back the volume knob (there’s a lot to hate about the HU in mine, but the touch-drag volume might be the worst).
Touch screens in cars are not as good an idea as design teams would have us believe.
Can't beat a physical knob to hold whilst driving.
Yup. Seriously considering going with an S4 after this lease and keeping it for the long haul. Not excited about the self-driving/touchscreen reality.
Yeah, semi-plug-and-play, maybe, but when you start getting into splicing factory wiring, etc., that's potentially spooky.
That being said, there's a few guys upgrading pre-MY18 Mustangs with the new OEM digital dash ... holy smokes, they're running running wires, hacking the various controller modules, having to use dealer equipment to set the odometer. Definitely _not_ for the weak of heart
There's also been a ton of people that swapped out Sync for Sync 3, but that's down to almost a "kit" and it's a pretty substantial upgrade.
This is why I'm extremely wary of how good Tesla's Model 3 is as a daily driver.
Apart from my car's 7" touchscreen, nearly every other control does the same action every time you press it. Same location, one press, and it's done its thing. No submenus for the cruise control, no searching around a screen for the headlights or wipers.
The Model 3 has two multi-mode knob things on its steering wheel. Good, right? No. Their functions change depending on what else you've chosen to do.
I'm willing to use a wholly touch interface on my iPad. That's fine, because I'm not going to end up in a ditch if I have to look at it an extra second or two.
Tesla has way too many problems going on. It's easy to call them the best through rose tinted glasses. I sincerely doubt they'll meet their production goals on the Model 3. Anyway, I looked at a preliminary order/options sheet the dealer sent me this morning. It looks like I can order carbon ceramics. Trying to think why you'd want it on a big car meant for hauling people and a lot of crap. The sedan and coupe versions I absolutely understand.
[doublepost=1516837635][/doublepost]And screw the Tesla touch screen. I like tech as much as the next person, but making everything central is stupid and time consuming.
[doublepost=1516837635][/doublepost]And screw the Tesla touch screen. I like tech as much as the next person, but making everything central is stupid and time consuming.
On cleaning cars: As with most usable gear, I'm rather meticulous about keeping interiors and exteriors clean.
Audi announced they were coming out with some new RS models in the future. The RS4 was already in the works. Maybe an RS8? Can't wait to see the dollar figure on that puppy assuming I'm remotely right.
Would that be based on the future B9.5?
Audi announced they were coming out with some new RS models in the future. The RS4 was already in the works. Maybe an RS8? Can't wait to see the dollar figure on that puppy assuming I'm remotely right.
S4 is as much as I can afford, but yeah, probably B9.5, although some of those renderings are not great. Also, if the A4 gets the B 9.5 A4 gets updated first, the S4 will be a year behind.
[doublepost=1516843165][/doublepost]I actually might look at a used S4 when my lease is up
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I'm sure your pay will go up as you add more years to your experience level. I have not seen any renderings apart from a white colored A4 with aggressive front end. It's a little early to say anything, but Audi did state a while back they're moving toward more unique, aggressive designs now that they've established themselves in Asia.
Hopefully the A4 gets some more power. The upcoming new 3 has been estimated to produce somewhere between 360-390 HP with similar figures for torque for the 340i, named as M340i. Add an extra 15-20 HP and torque for what it actually produces. The new platform means it'll be longer than the current 3, rigid and lighter. Confirmed is that it'll use an evolutionary B58, so modification right off the bat should be simple.
The A4 isn't a slouch with its performance, but it could be better.
[doublepost=1516844207][/doublepost]Other cars I'm looking forward to are a new IS, hopefully featuring a twin turbo V6. The upcoming "992" 911, which is making some nervous. It would be interesting is Lexus came out with a new IS F in the near future sporting their upcoming twin turbo V8, detuned, from the rumored LC F. Hopefully with CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 550 HP IS F sounds great, IMO.
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Oh, I have the money, but at some point the sticker shock is just too damn much.
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God, I would love a new IS F. I know the RC-F was really disappointing in how heavy it was, but my friend has an IS-F and it's amazing.
Yeah, exactly, and there's only so much I spend on cars (I'm sure if people reviewed our income they'd wonder why I'm not driving X/Y/Z ...)
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Yeah, I really want at S4, but $60,000 is a lot to spend on a car.
Oh. Yeah, I can see that. You'll get over that as you get older.
Neither were terribly popular here for some reason. The RC barely makes the rounds. Being a coupe, there's already a small niche market for them. If there is a new IS F, I think it'll come out for the next generation.
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I think I've got a good idea. It's not really that, IMO. There's having a lot of money, being wealthy. And then there's being wealthy and smart. You can be like a hieveryone thread or you can be smart with what you spend your money on.
A better way to say it is that if you're doing good in life, there isn't anything you *want* to have. You don't have that same drive you did when you were way younger and came into bundles of cash. Get what I mean? I went over this with someone recently, and my wants and needs changed once I began getting ahead in life. You lose the drive to buy every stupid thing fast. Which is a good thing.
I think the most wasteful hobby of mine is detailing supplies. It's a 100% loss situation, but the satisfaction I get and the relaxation I feel through the process is wonderful. Same goes for gardening. Call me a weirdo if you must.
I tallied up my hobby expenses a few weeks ago around Christmas. Not the nicest number. At least with gardening (stress relief), I've got return in the form of food.
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My Ford SHO has a touch capacitive interface for all the climate controls. Which actually looks really nice in the center Dash area aesthetically, but I find that having physical buttons keep my eyes on the road by using feel or memory of which physical button With the touch capacitive controls, I have to take my eyes off the road to search for the exact placement to control the climate. Not as intuitive, but presents a clean look.
Touch Capacitive control area:
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Stopped in at the shop where I will be having my GT Cervini Type IV Hood painted next month, and There was a GT350 sitting in a dry bay. Not sure how I like this color combination with the matte black heat extractors with the gloss black Roush hood scoop. Looks rather off putting to me or not very uniform like.
And there something about hood scoops that I don't like, because they don't add any functionality, it's just for show. Nonetheless, everyone one has their own customization preferences.
And there something about hood scoops that I don't like, because they don't add any functionality, it's just for show. Nonetheless, everyone one has their own customization preferences.
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FWIW, that appears to be a GT with some aftermarket (like Anderson Composites) GT350 "style" parts. That's a GT hood (the GT350 has a large, functional center channel and no side vents, sit much lower) - GT and GT350 hoods are _not_ interchangeable due to the front clip and fenders.
There's no GT350 front badge, the GT350 has wider front fenders that are very visible from the edge of the hood to the outer fender edge (and I can't quite tell, but the steering wheel looks shiny, i.e., not like it's Alcantara which would be flat/non-reflective)
Actual production GT350 for comparison - note how deeply inset the headlights are, and the depth of the bezel area to the outside vs. the pic above:
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As the oldest guy in this conversation, I totally agree
Looks nice until you drop your coffee on it fumbling around for the right control at 70 mph!
Based off what I was told, They (Two of the paint specialists) explicitly said it was a GT350 with mods. No idea what other modifications were made prior or after the paint finishes and/or body alterations during the process besides the hood itself. I didn't see the rear of the vehicle either.
My Type 4 Cervinis hood will be delivered in three weeks, so when I return, I can ask again with the picture from my phone.
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I have one rule in my cars, and that's no drinking soda or coffee. Bottled water is acceptable, but I try to eliminate spilling accidents, which no one wants to clean those messes up in a car, especially over the console area.
Hmm, well, that's definitely a GT hood, and the flat plastic vent inserts are a Roush product (or a knockoff like MP) and like you said, a Roush hood scoop - both of which are designed for a GT hood. A GT hood does not work with GT350 fenders or a real GT350 front clip (since the latter doesn't line up to GT350 fenders).
This is an Anderson Composites front clip for a GT, it's designed to work with the GT hood and stock fenders, but it _looks_ like a GT350.
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Definitely agree it's modded based off those pictures you attached compared to the one from my picture. Which, the body shop stated it was modified, but I don't know to what extent, as I dont know the S550 body styles to well and I didn't see the back. And if it was a legitimate GT350, not sure why they would install a Roush hood scoop either with heat extractors? I can attest they said it was a GT350, unless they assumed I knew they were referring to the body modifications only, but it was they worded it otherwise.
