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ADS+ Sport Differential or just the sport differential?

Old 04-24-2010, 06:20 PM
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ADS+ Sport Differential or just the sport differential? I need to make up my mind this week.
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You have to make up your mind this week? Your signature says you already have a 2010 S5? Are you trading it in for another A5/S5???

Anyhow, I would suggest only getting the sport rear diff. That's the most important technology in my opinion because it really helps the rear end rotate when going through corners.

Plus, you can use VAGCOM to turn on the ADS on non-ADS cars. A VAGCOM cable costs $350.
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Here's the link to the thread that shows how to activate ADS...

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/showthrea...t=drive+select
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Originally Posted by atombomb33
Here's the link to the thread that shows how to activate ADS...

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/showthrea...t=drive+select
Thanks for the info! However, if I don't order the ADS, even if I follow on VAG Cable, how is the suspension regulated if I don't have the suspension damping system installed?
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Originally Posted by spaniardone
Thanks for the info! However, if I don't order the ADS, even if I follow on VAG Cable, how is the suspension regulated if I don't have the suspension damping system installed?
I don't know the details behind it...you would have to read through that thread and post your questions to the experts in that thread. I would imagine they would be able to help you.
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if you don't have the suspension damping system installed, you will not be able to change anything there.
same applies for not having a sportsdiff.
or dynamic drive, for that matter.
you just can't change components, that you don't have
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spaniardone = ayecarumba??

There you go again----are you ordering one too???? or are you two the same person???

your posts certainly make it appear that you have a split personality. Either that or you are simply not paying attention to what you write....
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Originally Posted by spaniardone
Thanks for the info! However, if I don't order the ADS, even if I follow on VAG Cable, how is the suspension regulated if I don't have the suspension damping system installed?
The vagcom mod just enables you to manipulate the engine management aspect of the ads system (Shift points on the auto transmission). I personally think the sport diff. is the was to go-- costs 1/3 and gives you everything except the shock dampening and steering ratio change. More than adequate unless you drive hard or on the track.
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definitely go for both!
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ordered the sports diferential only

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