S8

[Glync]

As far as I know ( and frankly that's not a great deal) there are sensors in the roof lining which pick up ambient noise (road tyre etc) and the system then plays another noise through the speakers to negate the noise picked up by the sensors . None of which is then heard to the human ear
Strangely the V8d didn't have this fitted so it's new to me and I have to say it works the car is silent (until you provoke the beastie beneath the bonnet )
I had a go in an I8 B*W the other day which plays the noise of a decent engine through the speakers when you boot it as the one fitted sounds poor.....quite a different approach

[tc4332]

Of course, it goes without saying, I AM NOT JEALOUS!!!!

Seriously, nice one, hope she proves to make you consistently happy.

[tonupkid]

Fabulous. Now stoppit, I'm being tempted
Your noise cancelling creates a wave opposite to the sound it is cancelling. Your ears will in fact receive double the energy that they would without the noise cancellation. Which could be a worry with hearing loss, but I'm guessing the engineers know what they are doing and keep the thresholds down.
Have you compared it, noise cancellation on/off. And, are the headlights good

[briang9]

Looks fantastic

[Audidothat]

What a lovely car, congratulations!

[Glync]

Thanks for the kind words all, almost cant wait to go to work

I am not sure if you can turn off the noise cancelling thing tbh will have a look in the options, the car is definitely quieter with it though, that said the last one wasn't noisy. Most of the noise is from the road and tyres this has Goodyears fitted which I have had before and never found them to be a quiet tyre despite that they are supposed to be. The last 8 had Pirellis which often set off harmonics of their own on certain surfaces, but I guess 20" wheel and tyres are always going to have that compromise.

What I do find amazing though is when you pull up at the lights or a junction and you cannot tell the engine is running, and no, before anyone says it, I turn off the irritating stop start

Headlights are first class, I had them in the previous motor, Matrix Leds and I know some folks don't like them but I love them. Imho they are streets ahead of the previous designs. Makes you want to drive in the dark watching them work is amazing in itself. The intensity of the light is superb and I never once got flashed by oncoming traffic in the last motor, the system reacts very quickly and darkens the section it needs to, leaving increased light in other areas like up the kerbside. I also find the useful on motorways and dual carriageways they are a great step forward.

I was after a Daytona Grey one as they just seem to stay cleaner longer but now I have the black one I must say it does look superb and a lovely deep shine and reflection even before I get stuck into it. I was considering getting a quote from a detailer on the application of one of these ceramic coatings has anyone any experience of this. I have read stories of folks doing it themselves and making a right mess which has put me off trying

One other quick question, I am going to hardwire my traffic camera, previously I ran this from a power socket in the last car. The fuse box on the near side dash has some spare slots. These always appear to be constantly live but I did read on another forum on another Audi model this power is switched off after around 20 mins of the car being idle. Is that correct ? If no one knows I will do a test lead and check tomorrow as I would like to have the wiring neat and tidy.

I will update as I get a few more miles on the clock, and no doubt get to know the girl at the local BP filling station on first name terms

[briang9]

Originally Posted by Glync

BP filling station on first name terms

Only V Power or Momentum for such a car surely

[kal_ay]

[Glync]

Originally Posted by briang9

Only V Power or Momentum for such a car surely

Yes I already search out the better fuels for the old TVR she likes slurping on good liquer too
Shame they don't still give wine glasses or green shield stamps i could get something back ! Not even the football coins these days remember those ?
Cheers
Glyn

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by Glync

Shame they don't still give wine glasses or green shield stamps i could get something back ! Not even the football coins these days remember those ?

Those (Esso?) wine glasses were totally indestructible, we used to use them for visiting youth for soft drinks and I think the last one has only just been binned!

BUT even worse, we were clearing out the Pre-Cambrian layers of a cupboard and I found a pile of large coloured "art prints". The typical popular subjects - Hay Wain, When Did You Last See Your Father etc. They were in a plastic envelope that said you got one with every 4 gallons you purchased, but oddly no indication of which brand.
Probably something my father-in-law collected, I have no recollection of them whatsoever.