Hi Badger - you are right - ranting in public with the very people who can support and help will not be a good move - something I have learned well in my profession - firm and fair works as well as a bit of smooching.
I have followed the "win~win" rule in all my deals with partners and it has paid dividends. For the rule to work all parties have to be open and honest. All Audi have to do is tell us all what is going on. You have seen in other comments above that some owners are achieving reasonable mileage with a mix of driving and suspension set-up. So maybe it is possible to "get it right" now and not as you suggest in a few months/years time.
Besides - thought you were an A2 fan
