Just hello to you all

[BigladUK]

Welcome ( almost ) to the Q7 Owners enclosure.


Nice choice of spec. Personally I think the 21" rims are essential but each to there own.


Can't comment on the Re-Map as I haven't had it done ( yet ) but am more than happy with the current power....wouldn't grumble at better mpg but I guess thats more down to my driving style LOL


I'm sure Richard will be along shortly to fill you in on his re-mapping experience

As for the Infotainment....I went for the roof mounted screen and I'm very very pleased with it



Si

[Biggles10]

welcome aboard,

newbie here myself but it seems we could do with more owners on the forums.

By the way nice spec on the Q7,

[Senna]

Originally Posted by bazzert

HI Guys,

I wanted to UPGRADE from my 05 Range Rover TD6 Vogue so i ordered my Q7 spec as below on 29th Jan my dealer expecting delivery in next 2 weeks, everyday i have trawled the Audi forums eagerly waiting the arrival, what date did you order yours Senna this may give me some idea when mine may arrive,

Ordered :-
Q7 3.0Tdi S-Line
Quartz Grey
Verano Leather
Tech Pack
Bose
Comfort Pack
Visability Pack
Heated Front & Rear Seats
Parking System Advanced
Bluetooth 2
21" Alloys
Audi Lane Assist
TV
Double Glazing
DAB Digital Radio
AMI

After arrival im getting the following work done, Traker, Diamond Body Prtetection & Infotainment fitted but not decided yet on headrest or roof mounted screens,

I am also seriously considering getting the engine remap done, i have done quite a lot of research and looking at Celtic Tuning - Performance Remap Specialists to do this for me, has anyone any comments on re mapping teh Q7.

Hi Bazzert and welcome to the forum,
Off the top of my head my order was placed around the third week of January. After what seems an eternity the car finally arrived on Wednesday afternoon. We're picking it up on Saturday and really looking forward to it.

Apart from the extras I've listed I'm going to have it perma-guarded and get the headrest mounted entertainment installed (which is kind of ironic as I run a custom installation company designing and installing very high end home cinema systems for a living).

Also planning to have it serial port upgraded but need to do some miles and research first. So far Superchips are probably favourite. Shame AMD went as they were a good company.

I was also thinking of tracker but having found out my insurance company are only offering a £25 reduction if I spend several hundred pounds installing this I've gone off the idea. I can't see why I should pay £300-£400 plus to save them paying me out in the event of something nasty happening.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for a 50% reduction in insurance costs but £100 quid-ish towards the cost of a tracker would have been nice.

Incidentally, ordered some McGard locking wheel nuts today to protect the 21" wheels.

[BigladUK]

Originally Posted by Senna

Hi Bazzert and welcome to the forum,
Off the top of my head my order was placed around the third week of January. After what seems an eternity the car finally arrived on Wednesday afternoon. We're picking it up on Saturday and really looking forward to it.

Apart from the extras I've listed I'm going to have it perma-guarded and get the headrest mounted entertainment installed (which is kind of ironic as I run a custom installation company designing and installing very high end home cinema systems for a living).

Also planning to have it serial port upgraded but need to do some miles and research first. So far Superchips are probably favourite. Shame AMD went as they were a good company.

I was also thinking of tracker but having found out my insurance company are only offering a £25 reduction if I spend several hundred pounds installing this I've gone off the idea. I can't see why I should pay £300-£400 plus to save them paying me out in the event of something nasty happening.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for a 50% reduction in insurance costs but £100 quid-ish towards the cost of a tracker would have been nice.

Incidentally, ordered some McGard locking wheel nuts today to protect the 21" wheels.

Mine came with locking wheel nuts, I'm sure yours will too

I'm going to have a tracker fitted when I get round too it, not for the insurance saving but for the piece of mind that I'll get it back. The reason for this is no insurance company will insurance the extras you have fitted the to the car so the only insure the base model......Now this means if your car is stolen the day after you take delivery of it they will at best pay you out about £42k where you will have actually paid around £50K.....complete madness I know and the extras we have fitted to our cars aren't really extras but factory upgrades.....Just food for though.

I was of the opinion that if it got stolen I won't want it back but now, I'd rather they got it back and repaired it.

Be interesting to here what tracking options people favour ( if any )

Si

[bazzert]

Thanks for the welcome guys, i got a call from the dealer yesterday the car is built and is awaiting shipping, and should be available in the next 2 weeks.

I hadnt thought about new locking wheel nuts i will get some ordered today do you recommend those you mentioned.

My current insurance compnay (Direct Line) wont insure the car against theft without traker fitted, so i guess i have no alternative.

On that subject has anyone shopped around for the best deals on Q7's, i have about 10years no claims and my premium is aroung £650pa

I am swaying towards roof mounted screens as you can get these in bigger sizes prob 10" ones x 2, but at present im still undecided.

Cheers

Baz

[bazzert]

Hi Simon,

I had traker fitted in my ML270 a few years ago and it worked faultlessly once when it was stolen with the keys it was found and the thieves caught within 20 minutes the car was returned unmarked,

I had a Cobra Traking unit fitted to the Range Rover that never got tested, thankfully, but they did phone me once to ask was my ok, as they had had a signal from it,

I think in the Q7 i will go for Traker they seem to be the industry leader.

Cheers

Baz

[BigladUK]

Thanks Baz,

Thats what I keep coming back too. Plus, they now do one that has GPS tracking so the old problem of hoping the car would pass close enough to a police car for VHF system to work has been eliminated

Thanks

Si

[bazzert]

Yes thats why my ML was found so quick they was traking it on GPS

[bungle]

Originally Posted by bazzert

Thanks for the welcome guys, i got a call from the dealer yesterday the car is built and is awaiting shipping, and should be available in the next 2 weeks.

I hadnt thought about new locking wheel nuts i will get some ordered today do you recommend those you mentioned.

My current insurance compnay (Direct Line) wont insure the car against theft without traker fitted, so i guess i have no alternative.

On that subject has anyone shopped around for the best deals on Q7's, i have about 10years no claims and my premium is aroung £650pa

I am swaying towards roof mounted screens as you can get these in bigger sizes prob 10" ones x 2, but at present im still undecided.

Cheers

Baz

Hi Baz,

Not that im selling myself here - Im an IFA, but i dont do General insurance - however i do have a great contact if you want.

Phone or email Steve Livey on 01932 568077 - steve@phoenixins.co.uk

Let him know ive passed his name on and im sure he will look after you. I have 8 yrs NCD and use for Business as well!

Regards to all

From: Steve Livey [mailto:steve@phoenixins.co.uk]
Sent: 06 November 2006 15:00
To: richard.hoare@fosterdenovo.com
Subject: RE: Personal Quote

Hi Richard

The best quote i can get:-

£576.91which includes Protected NCB, Business Use and Legal Expenses Cover. Or £531.00 without Business use. Please note that the accidental damage excess is £350.00. The protected ncb costs approx £30.

The Good News is that this Company does not need you to fit a tracker. However, if you decide that you want to fit one anyway, please let me know so I can point you in the right direction of decent/recognized trackers.

Best wishes

steve

[Senna]

Originally Posted by BigladUK

Mine came with locking wheel nuts, I'm sure yours will too

I'm sure it will but Audi's locking wheel nuts are notoriously easy to take off. Devices are readily available for under £10 quid that can be used to unscrew them in seconds. Obviously I won't point to the device via an URL in case any scumbags are reading this but most seasoned crooks would know already.

McGards locking wheel nuts are amongts the best in the world and give would-be wheel thieves a much, much harder time than Audi's standard locking nuts. Well worth the £30 or so quid IMO

Originally Posted by BigladUK

I'm going to have a tracker fitted when I get round too it, not for the insurance saving but for the piece of mind that I'll get it back. The reason for this is no insurance company will insurance the extras you have fitted the to the car so the only insure the base model......Now this means if your car is stolen the day after you take delivery of it they will at best pay you out about £42k where you will have actually paid around £50K.....complete madness I know and the extras we have fitted to our cars aren't really extras but factory upgrades.....Just food for though.

I was of the opinion that if it got stolen I won't want it back but now, I'd rather they got it back and repaired it.

Be interesting to here what tracking options people favour ( if any )

Si

Hmmm, all good points. You've got me thinking now re the extras on the car which as you rightly mention add up to a lot of dosh.

How about getting a few Q7 owners together for a better price? Do you reckon the tracker guys would be open to a multi buy deal?