Audi's LED style eye-brow [Archive] - bimmerfest

AZIPOD

06-15-2008, 08:35 PM

Saw two on the road the other day.... I think it's way cool. I wish I could trade my Angel Eyes for a set of the Eye-Brows... But not a chance to give up a Bimmer for an Audi! =D

STRTWYZ

06-15-2008, 08:37 PM

+1 Audi's new look is hawt!

RCK

06-15-2008, 08:38 PM

Yes, they are COOL.

But I'm not sure "eyebrows" are the appropriate name since they generally are above the "eyes", not below. ;)

Lappy

06-15-2008, 08:42 PM

I do like the Eyebrows, BUT, and it's a big but, they really are forcing those LEDs on every model. Really week to see how the designers need to make room for the LEDs. Plus, I would keep it reserved for the top models... like the S/RS/R models. Not on every A4 1.6 lease...

Playdrive4me

06-15-2008, 08:52 PM

I would gladly trade my E65 for an '04+ A8. That's the only time I've ever considered that though.

Lappy

06-15-2008, 09:00 PM

I would gladly trade my E65 for an '04+ A8. That's the only time I've ever considered that though.Don't ;)
the A8 is styled way to boring, the drive isn't as good as the beamer and well... It's an Audi...
It's a matter of feeling, and my feeling says that the 7-series is way better than the A8.

AZIPOD

06-15-2008, 09:31 PM

I would gladly trade my E65 for an '04+ A8. That's the only time I've ever considered that though.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!!
OH NO YOU DIDN'T JUST SAY THAT!!

(SLAMS MY PALM ON THE DESK!)

Playdrive4me

06-15-2008, 09:58 PM

OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!!
OH NO YOU DIDN'T JUST SAY THAT!!

(SLAMS MY PALM ON THE DESK!)

Unless someone can prove to me the A8 is not any better reliability-wise, I'm afraid I did just say that :(

Like I said though, no way I'd ever trade a Bimmer for any Audi otherwise. It doesn't help matters I actually like the A8s proportioned looks.

Lappy

06-15-2008, 11:11 PM

Unless someone can prove to me the A8 is not any better reliability-wise, I'm afraid I did just say that :(

Like I said though, no way I'd ever trade a Bimmer for any Audi otherwise. It doesn't help matters I actually like the A8s proportioned looks.There you got the ONLY reason why somebody could consider buying a A8 instead of a 7-series...

The A8 lacks emotion, better said, it doesn't have any.

Playdrive4me

06-15-2008, 11:34 PM

There you got the ONLY reason why somebody could consider buying a A8 instead of a 7-series...

The A8 lacks emotion, better said, it doesn't have any.

Nah, it has plenty of emotion. Cars that don't have emotion are Lexus LS!! They have NEGATIVE emotion! ;)

momo's_se\/en

06-16-2008, 09:20 AM

I wont mind getting rid of the 7 and drive S-5 they are really nice looking and powerfull

Lappy

06-16-2008, 09:29 AM

I wont mind getting rid of the 7 and drive S-5 they are really nice looking and powerfullI drove the S5.

It's a great GT car, accept for the sporty chairs, they will get you a back acke within 2 hours.
And sporty? not at all.
So I'm a bit puzzled wherefore you should buy a S5...

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01516_rescale.jpg

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01540_rescale.jpg

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01542_rescale.jpg

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Playdrive4me

06-16-2008, 09:43 AM

I drove the S5.

It's a great GT car, accept for the sporty chairs, they will get you a back acke within 2 hours.
And sporty? not at all.
So I'm a bit puzzled wherefore you should buy a S5...

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01540_rescale.jpg

WOW the seat bolster on that S5 is already worn! BMW leather holds up quite a bit longer than that.

momo's_se\/en

06-16-2008, 10:11 AM

for some reason i always feel that non ventilated seats get worn out quick BMW included

Playdrive4me

06-16-2008, 10:13 AM

for some reason i always feel that non ventilated seats get worn out quick BMW included

For fat guys like me it's also hard not to scrape the seat bolster on sport seats LOL. :rofl:

But my 2002 M3 looked better than that.

csmooth79

06-16-2008, 10:18 AM

The seats on my Brand new Q7 creased and have now split within 6 mos of use. And this is on both driver and passenger (split on driver)

My AUDI dealer says "Because its not in the seam its not covered under warranty" WTF ... Glad its a lease and ill get some cheap fixit if not rectified by them.

sunny_j

06-16-2008, 01:35 PM

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01542_rescale.jpg

the shifter area looks to cluttered imo

Lappy

06-16-2008, 01:56 PM

the shifter area looks to cluttered imo
I said the same!!!

In the console there's a HUGE CD changer.
Why couldn't they just placed some of the controls up there instead of putting them all around the gearshifter.

The car had driven 55.000 km. The leather felt kinda strange. A bit plastic like. I have to say that I really dislike the audi leather in that car.

sunny_j

06-16-2008, 01:58 PM

thats why i love idrive even though it has its flaws

Lappy

06-16-2008, 02:03 PM

thats why i love idrive even though it has its flawstrue, true. It's kinda awkward that Audi got the exterior styling all sorted out (according to many...) but the interior is horrifying.

I was driving the car, a mate was in the passenger seat programming our destination. I shifted up to 4th gear, which nearly resultated in amputating his hand :confused:
They didn't have a clue what they're doing while designing the interior.

Have to say, in the netherlands the Carbon Fiber option for the S5 is just 600 euros. It's a f*cking steal compared to the 4000 euros Mercedes will charge you for even little carbon interior inlays :yikes:

Lappy

06-16-2008, 02:07 PM

perhaps a bit off-topic.
But whatabout the Jaguar XF?

I think it's a very good car.

Nice interior, nice handling, crappy exterior though...
Very good alternative to the more exenpensive 5er/E-class/A6.

http://www.cardetail.nl/INTERNETPLAATJES/DSC01047.jpg

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it has got loads of gadgets you would find in a high-end german saloon, even more. So definitly a good step by Jaguar.

06-16-2008, 02:09 PM

Lappy

06-16-2008, 02:11 PM

+1

But aren't angel eyes on every model now?That's the good thing.

I thought (not 100% sure if it's still the case) that you only get Angel Eyes when you get Xenon. So Angel Eyes are preserved for the more expensive beamers. :bigpimp:

sunny_j

06-16-2008, 02:16 PM

the Jaguar XF doesnt look half bad

Lappy

06-16-2008, 02:20 PM

the Jaguar XF doesnt look half badWell, the front isn't really a looker... the rear is perfect, a little bit Aston Martin influence.
But the front... neh, looks japanese. And yes I know, everybody says the front looks Japanese but I think it's because it simply IS.

momo's_se\/en

06-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Well, the front isn't really a looker... the rear is perfect, a little bit Aston Martin influence.

That's exactly what i said, However I was behind it in a red light one day and I was like Nuh something doesn't look right , Interior is flawless though

manithemoneyman

06-16-2008, 07:13 PM

The XF was designed by the same guy who did the Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage... so it definitely borrowed some elements there. The rear is very nice but that front just looks bad, the concept CF was so much nicer, they should've just put it straight into production like that.

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sunny_j

06-16-2008, 07:17 PM

^^ the front end looks sick

manithemoneyman

06-16-2008, 07:31 PM

yea, its got a cool light strip at the bottom of the bumper where the chrome is, it lights up when the car turns on by starting in the middle and lighting up towards the end. looks sweet.

Expo BMW

06-16-2008, 10:25 PM

[QUOTE=manithemoneyman;3332054]The XF was designed by the same guy who did the Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage... so it definitely borrowed some elements there. The rear is very nice but that front just looks bad, the concept CF was so much nicer, they should've just put it straight into production like that.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/manithemoneyman/Cars/Jaguar_C-XF_171_1920x1200.jpg

it's frustrating how concept cars don't make it to production as they are presented.

skhan0501

07-15-2008, 05:16 PM

i totally agree the interior comments made about the audi, imho all Audis are like the Honda's of German cars (other than VW). They look great but once you drive them after 6 months or so they feel like sh/t, im not a fan... of course this is r8 aside.

kemosobe77

07-15-2008, 05:31 PM

looks like a saturn

Jerry 745Li

08-26-2008, 09:03 AM

Well, I've seen a few of these Audi's with the LED eyebrows or eye "lows" as I call em' and I have to say they grab more attention than the bimmer's STOCK angel eyes. If, however, you upgraded your ange eyes then I'm gonna give it to the bimmer for looks.

Jer

dfauerbach

08-26-2008, 09:51 AM

That new Jag is a HAWT car

colemaneduc

08-06-2009, 08:49 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the new Jag has a Merc or Linc twin.

Seven11

08-06-2009, 09:13 PM

way to bring the thread back from the dead

BnWBMW

08-06-2009, 11:06 PM

way to bring the thread back from the dead

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chp10_8

08-07-2009, 01:42 AM

Hey I was looking at the Audi S8 but I don't know about trading

Joe-BMW

08-07-2009, 04:07 AM

I would trade my car for an S8 in about 10 seconds. That car is the 8 series audi to get. With regard to Audi's, count me as a big fan. I have the Q7 and it's been a rock so far. I think the interiors of audi's are on par with BMW. It's the exteriors that left a little to be desired until this new LED look took shape of recent.

E92-Lighting

08-07-2009, 08:00 AM

its a copy of bmw

jgriffith007

08-07-2009, 10:22 AM

LED fan. I think the new Porsche LED'S are sick looking too. Saw it on a brand new Tech Art Cayenne Turbo. Pretty nasty and a bit more subtle then Audi's. My good friend just ordered the R8. Cant wait to take it for a ride!

BnWBMW

08-07-2009, 10:50 AM