BlueSwifts 3rd Gear December 26, 2016 Share December 26, 2016 For those users opted the VC - Is the Audi Connect available in SG yet? If not, the Data SIM fixed on the A4 can only be meant for on-board WiFi usage in this case? Thanks for helping out. Only the most basic Audi Connect features. Other than the on-board WiFi usage (hotspot), just Google Earth, Google Street View, Searching locations by Google. The rest of the other features are not here yet (or maybe never, if PA is being LAZY!!!!) But if you have WiFi hotspot, can simply use Android Auto and plug in to the MMI and use Spotify. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1st Gear December 26, 2016 Share December 26, 2016 Only the most basic Audi Connect features. Other than the on-board WiFi usage (hotspot), just Google Earth, Google Street View, Searching locations by Google. The rest of the other features are not here yet (or maybe never, if PA is being LAZY!!!!) But if you have WiFi hotspot, can simply use Android Auto and plug in to the MMI and use Spotify. Does that manes the in-built navigation from the Virtual Cockpit cannot work without the SIM card inserted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seng_1001 1st Gear December 26, 2016 Share December 26, 2016 Merry Christmas to everyone! =) Hope u all get plenty of great deals at the showroom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion567 Neutral Newbie December 26, 2016 Share December 26, 2016 Does that manes the in-built navigation from the Virtual Cockpit cannot work without the SIM card inserted? I took out the SIM card and the built in navigation still works Can't load the Google earth style map without SIM card but can load the non-google earth style map I eventually kept the SIM card in my own wifi dongle device on-board and MMI was able to join the dongle WiFi to load google earth style map too AudiConnect is not available on the MMI menu for Singapore even though the full description for the virtual cockpit option mentions AudiConnect. Was told is a licencing issue. However, you will get the Singapore, malaysia, thailand map, WiFi hotspot, SIM card slot, Google earth maps and online destination search capabilities. As for recent comments about audio, i didnt encounter the problems they mentioned. I guess you just have to listen for yourself and decide if the sound system meet your requirement. While in the showroom, i was allowed by my SE to plug in my iphone with a lightning cable to the A4 MMI. Played spotify music (using carplay) and test the Audi Sound System speakers. I guess you may also bring your own music on SD card and try the same. My audio volume always automatically decrease volume while reversing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1st Gear December 27, 2016 Share December 27, 2016 I took out the SIM card and the built in navigation still works Can't load the Google earth style map without SIM card but can load the non-google earth style map I eventually kept the SIM card in my own wifi dongle device on-board and MMI was able to join the dongle WiFi to load google earth style map too AudiConnect is not available on the MMI menu for Singapore even though the full description for the virtual cockpit option mentions AudiConnect. Was told is a licencing issue. However, you will get the Singapore, malaysia, thailand map, WiFi hotspot, SIM card slot, Google earth maps and online destination search capabilities. As for recent comments about audio, i didnt encounter the problems they mentioned. I guess you just have to listen for yourself and decide if the sound system meet your requirement. While in the showroom, i was allowed by my SE to plug in my iphone with a lightning cable to the A4 MMI. Played spotify music (using carplay) and test the Audi Sound System speakers. I guess you may also bring your own music on SD card and try the same. My audio volume always automatically decrease volume while reversing. Thanks for explaining. Looks like a great idea using a WiFi dongle to tether! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssuperzonic Clutched December 27, 2016 Share December 27, 2016 One thing I noticed as well is that whenever I reverse, the audio system does not automatically go quieter. Maybe I am missing something or dont know how to do it. But other Japanese cars like Toyota have that function. This helps you to hear the reverse beeping sensor without manually turning down the volume button.This seems unusual. I don't have this problem when I engage reserve gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1st Gear December 27, 2016 Share December 27, 2016 No prizes for guessing which is better. Unfortunately the C Class was not included in the comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenius81 1st Gear December 28, 2016 Share December 28, 2016 (edited) Yes it's really bad, and sometimes feel that the volume is inconsistent, like it will get softer for no reason.. ur mmi can set the following 1- when u reverse car, audio will lower volume 2- speed dependent audio volume (known as GALA - when u drive faster, the volume will also increase. you can fine tune the increment (slider knob from min increase to max increase). go play with it and change it to suit you. do check it out in ur mmi under audio settings below image is for older b8 model with b&o sound system. all audi have it, even non b&o sound system equipped cars. Edited December 28, 2016 by Jenius81 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerobim08 4th Gear December 29, 2016 Share December 29, 2016 No prizes for guessing which is better. Unfortunately the C Class was not included in the comparison. A4 came out on top for this one too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmmugen Clutched January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=613628&DL=2003 Sometimes really makes me wonder how premium price their new and used car. $155,999 for a used car simply does not make senses as I was told $155K + $7500 can get me a brand new.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machunk28 4th Gear January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=613628&DL=2003 Sometimes really makes me wonder how premium price their new and used car. $155,999 for a used car simply does not make senses as I was told $155K + $7500 can get me a brand new.. I have seen this car at Premium Leasing. Management unit with full options in (VC, Nav, S Line Kit, etc). 1 year old. That is why they are selling so high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiaudio Neutral Newbie January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 (edited) Yes it's really bad, and sometimes feel that the volume is inconsistent, like it will get softer for no reason.. Yeah just noticed the random volume fluctuations too (and it's definitely uncorrelated to speed). Auto decrease in volume when reversing works fine though. More pertinently, does anyone else feel that the engine causes the whole car to vibrate/ tremor in a sort of pulsing manner when in idle? (Switched off auto start stop) Feels somewhat like a bus (although not to the same extent of course)... Smooth as silk when moving though. Thanks for your inputs :) Edited January 2, 2017 by audiaudio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LerLim 1st Gear January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 (edited) Yeah just noticed the random volume fluctuations too (and it's definitely uncorrelated to speed). Auto decrease in volume when reversing works fine though. More pertinently, does anyone else feel that the engine causes the whole car to vibrate/ tremor in a sort of pulsing manner when in idle? (Switched off auto start stop) Feels somewhat like a bus (although not to the same extent of course)... Smooth as silk when moving though. Thanks for your inputs :) Don't faced issues with music volume.. but the idling is normal.. it goes up to About 1.1-1.2k rpm once in a while..normal idling is just below 1k rpm; so it does vibrate abit harsher.. can't expect very quiet smooth idling for a 1.4.. Edited January 2, 2017 by LerLim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiaudio Neutral Newbie January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 Don't faced issues with music volume.. but the idling is normal.. it goes up to About 1.1-1.2k rpm once in a while..normal idling is just below 1k rpm; so it does vibrate abit harsher.. can't expect very quiet smooth idling for a 1.4.. Hmm I noticed the music volume issue only when I was using the radio, perhaps something to do with the radio reception? But good to know the vibrations are normal, somewhat annoying but at least nothing to worry about. It's a bit strange though, the vibrations are sort of 'pulsing', so it's like 1 sec smooth, 1 sec vibrate, 1 sec smooth... If always smooth would be fantastic haha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerobim08 4th Gear January 2, 2017 Share January 2, 2017 Yeah just noticed the random volume fluctuations too (and it's definitely uncorrelated to speed). Auto decrease in volume when reversing works fine though. More pertinently, does anyone else feel that the engine causes the whole car to vibrate/ tremor in a sort of pulsing manner when in idle? (Switched off auto start stop) Feels somewhat like a bus (although not to the same extent of course)... Smooth as silk when moving though. Thanks for your inputs :) It is the air-con. I have this to in my a3 when the aircon is on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensword Clutched January 3, 2017 Share January 3, 2017 Hi all, any knows what's the CNY offer for A4? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machunk28 4th Gear January 3, 2017 Share January 3, 2017 Hi all, any knows what's the CNY offer for A4? over at the new A3 launch, they are giving 5 years warranty. You could try checking with the SE if this applies to new A4s? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1st Gear January 4, 2017 Share January 4, 2017 It would be interesting to see what's on offer at the MotorShow @ Suntec next week. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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