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Old 01-01-2024, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Charger2Q7
Also, is the windows laptop requirement absolute? I've only had macs personally and would like to avoid having to purchase a windows laptop solely for this.
I haven't tried it yet, but someone reported earlier they were able to use Parallels Desktop for Mac on their laptop and it worked. A yearly subscription is $99, but they offer a 14-day fully functional trial. Good luck!
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Old 01-02-2024, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Charger2Q7
Loving all the posts about how sick the true matrix lights are. The RS7 threads are a bit dry when it comes to this topic lol so figured it should be fairly straight forward on both vehicles. I have a stage 1 tune on my 21' RS7 from IE that I absolutely love, for any of you that have done the software update on your RSQ8's did that impact your tune at all? Theoretically, it should not but when dealing with software updates you just never know. Also, is the windows laptop requirement absolute? I've only had macs personally and would like to avoid having to purchase a windows laptop solely for this.
no impact on turning.
Bootcamp or parallel works
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Old 01-02-2024, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by coolguyha
no impact on turning.
Bootcamp or parallel works
Thanks, I've seen your name pop up a few times are you the same guy who everyone refers to as Sam?
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So can I still high beam FLASH the hell out of someone in front of me that's pissing me off with this option turned on?
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can I get Sam's contact too?
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Originally Posted by 1stRS
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This is not correct for Audi.

It requires actual parameterization files (VIN specific) that live at Audi in Germany.
So how is Sam able to do this then? A generic file?
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Originally Posted by angrypengu
So can I still high beam FLASH the hell out of someone in front of me that's pissing me off with this option turned on?
Username checks out lol
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Originally Posted by JazziNva
I haven't tried it yet, but someone reported earlier they were able to use Parallels Desktop for Mac on their laptop and it worked. A yearly subscription is $99, but they offer a 14-day fully functional trial. Good luck!
You can install also free VirtualBox. Should work.
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Originally Posted by Charger2Q7
Loving all the posts about how sick the true matrix lights are. The RS7 threads are a bit dry when it comes to this topic lol so figured it should be fairly straight forward on both vehicles. I have a stage 1 tune on my 21' RS7 from IE that I absolutely love, for any of you that have done the software update on your RSQ8's did that impact your tune at all? Theoretically, it should not but when dealing with software updates you just never know. Also, is the windows laptop requirement absolute? I've only had macs personally and would like to avoid having to purchase a windows laptop solely for this.
Sam sent me a link to a Mac version of the software he uses to remote access your car and it looked to be the same as on PC so you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by HDCL
I also just got the Matrix LED and Maneuvering assist coded last night by "the guy". As others have stated, he is super knowledgeable and helpful. As mentioned, he says he will reflash it for free if the dealer does any updates that disable these features. I took it for a quick spin last night to verify that it works and it is pretty amazing. I have a longer drive this evening and will try to take a video and post it.

If anyone still needs the contact info for the guy, let me know and I will PM it to you.
Would you share the contact info for the guy please?



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