The changes for the 2011 models have been announced
07-19-2010, 07:57 AM
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No thanks...keep the DI until they find a way to make it work right. There are so many carbon build-up issues with DI cars these days. It's ridiculous to see the heavy carbon fouling on the intake valves of cars with just 30,000 miles on them. I'm sure they'll re-engineer the DI systems to eliminate the problems eventually, but for now I'm glad to see that the VQ doesn't have DI.
07-19-2010, 09:56 AM
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idk about you but i cant wait for IPL parts. im looking to improve my ride and not murder my warranty. i wonder how much performance gains would available from IPL compared to the aftermarket stuff thats already out there.
07-19-2010, 02:54 PM
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Seems counterintuitive to have a SPORT / AWD package….. cause even if you have AWD the summer tires are going to make it handle like crap in the snow. just my 2 cents
07-19-2010, 04:59 PM
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Im pissed, I had a feeling this was gunna happen, i just got my car! i knew 2011 would have facelift changes....but i didnt expect the AWD to get Sport...that was one of the biggest things for me
w/e i still like my car, only very little buyers remorse, i could have probably held out depending on when the first shipment arrived.....i wonder what lapis blue will look like.
07-20-2010, 03:47 PM
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07-20-2010, 11:11 PM
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All the info I've read says that the 2010+ screen is higher resolution than the 2007 - 2009 screen. A simple software upgrade won't give you the same look and feel of the 2010+ screen if that's the case.
07-23-2010, 04:39 PM
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No thanks...keep the DI until they find a way to make it work right. There are so many carbon build-up issues with DI cars these days. It's ridiculous to see the heavy carbon fouling on the intake valves of cars with just 30,000 miles on them. I'm sure they'll re-engineer the DI systems to eliminate the problems eventually, but for now I'm glad to see that the VQ doesn't have DI.
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07-23-2010, 10:11 PM
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I've heard that some Porsche engines are apparently more susceptible than others, but most are not as bad as Audi. Here's a link to a Porsche forum thread about carbon build-up due to DI:
Maybe DFI is not a good buy -
BMW is also having a lot of failures with their high-pressure fuel pumps, which are required in DI engines. There's a lot of buzz about the high rate of failure on their message forums.
I think Acura is maybe the only manufacturer who got DI right. I rarely hear about any problems on their DI cars.
Maybe DFI is not a good buy -
BMW is also having a lot of failures with their high-pressure fuel pumps, which are required in DI engines. There's a lot of buzz about the high rate of failure on their message forums.
I think Acura is maybe the only manufacturer who got DI right. I rarely hear about any problems on their DI cars.
07-24-2010, 08:41 AM
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I posted a separate string on this that was moved. The only update available is a standard maps update only, and it does cost around $300, depending on what your dealer charges to flip a switch.
The other kind of update will cost you something in the vicinity of $40,000.
The other kind of update will cost you something in the vicinity of $40,000.
07-24-2010, 11:36 AM
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AWD cars with sport package dont get summer tires, they get all-seasons
Im pissed, I had a feeling this was gunna happen, i just got my car! i knew 2011 would have facelift changes....but i didnt expect the AWD to get Sport...that was one of the biggest things for me
w/e i still like my car, only very little buyers remorse, i could have probably held out depending on when the first shipment arrived.....i wonder what lapis blue will look like.
Im pissed, I had a feeling this was gunna happen, i just got my car! i knew 2011 would have facelift changes....but i didnt expect the AWD to get Sport...that was one of the biggest things for me
w/e i still like my car, only very little buyers remorse, i could have probably held out depending on when the first shipment arrived.....i wonder what lapis blue will look like.