DaytonaAvant

Thank you daycartes, I will bear that offer in mind - very generous of you. Can't say that I'm planning a trip south in the near future, but I have friends on the Wirral, so will be visiting them at some point. When you say, "sidelight when cornering at low speed", what do you mean ? I can't quite figure out what that might mean...sorry ! Also, I was following an S6/RS6 last week, and noticed that the indicators have a 'movement' to them - the illumination begins at the end of the light nearest the centre of the car, and then extends towards the outer edge of the unit ( I think !! ) I thought it looked really original and smart, and wondered if it might be something which can be added to an existing "lesser" vehicle...? Compliments of the Season to all readers, and many thanks for your thoughts.

Many thanks to you all for your comments/suggestions. I tried the steering wheel < > button trick over the weekend, and it works a treat ! Have looked up the Carista website and it certainly looks interesting. Will be interested to read about how you get on. TBH, most/many of its features appear to be on the car already (door locking/unlocking, window opening/closing via remote control), and I couldn't see any reference to the Door Chime/Beep - however, there's a good chance that the website specification list is incomplete due to regular upgrades/updates. I am tempted to wonder if the use of such technology might have an effect on the warranty, or if a dealer might refuse to work on a vehicle which has been adjusted using this type of software ? Any thoughts ? Have just done my first long-ish run in the car, 550+ miles down to the West Midlands area and back to Scotland. Really impressed with the comfort and performance, and economy appears to be pretty exceptional - still have about another 130 miles in the tank. Only drawback is a distinct lack of overtaking grunt when travelling at motorway speeds in 6th gear. (last car was a Golf V6 4motion so been a bit spoiled....) Cheers

Many thanks for your input Pj zero and D3mon. I am still looking for a solution, but will try the steering wheel buttons. Cheers

Hi all A quick query for you - is there a way to turn down, mute or disconnect the warning buzzer/chime which tells me my drivers door is open ? Is it something which can be done through the MMI or do I need a VAGCOM expert to do something ? Or is this just wishful thinking...? Just thought I'd add this query on to this forum - many thanks to James who gave me an initial answer on the 'Welcome Forum'

Hi James Many thanks for your reply with the VAGCOM suggestion/idea. I am assuming that 'VAGCOM' is a dealer (and/or independent specialist) software system ? I'm not sure if I have a seat belt chime, though I suspect that my car will not allow me to drive off without having my seat belt fastened....rather more effective than a simple audible warning ! I just wish I could turn down or mute the door chime....perhaps someone may have an idea of how to do it. John

Hello all - I have recently replaced my elderly Golf V6 4Motion with an A6 Black Edition Avant. This is my 2nd Audi, having had a 100 Avant about 15 years ago. The new one is great, though it doesn't quite have as much 'poke' as my old Golf ! I'm hoping to get more than 25mpg though... A quick question - does anyone know if it is possible to either turn off, or at least mute, the 'Door Open' warning buzzer. I know when the door is open - I just don't want to be deafened by an intrusive buzzer ! Is it something I can alter/amend using the MMI interface ? Many thanks in advance. Cheers