S5: Window Tinting and Clear Bra Protection

Ever since I placed the order for my 2011 S5, I had been pondering whether or not I should get the windows tinted. I liked the idea of having the windows darkened so that it subtly alter the attitude of the S5 (make it a bit more menacing); and, I wanted to reduce the impact of the sun cooking the …

S5: VCDS Mods and Proper Front End

One of the first significant purchases that I made for my S5 was to purchase a Ross-Tech VCDS license with a HEX-USB+CAN cable so that I could take care of a really annoying feature: the LED DRL wink when the turn signal is on. I think it’s kind of chintzy and detracts from the design of the Audis. It seems …

2011 S5: 356 days and 12,000 miles later

While driving home on Cornelius Pass, I noticed that my odometer had just ticked over to 19,999 miles. I was sitting at a stop light and got my smarty phone out and got it ready for when it reached 20,000 miles. Well, that happened while I was turning left on to Baseline… so I couldn’t immediately take a picture of …