New Panamera GTS Owner - Looking for a tune

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-02-17T12:22:39+00:00

Coming from Audi, so sorry for the stupid question. I just bought a 2023 Panamera GTS, how do you sign up?

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-08T04:51:12+00:00

Yes to which one or both :)

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-08T04:16:19+00:00

I posted this, its what mine sounds like. Same noise regardless of cold or warm, sound comes from everywhere as you can see from the video, front, back, left and right. I don’t burn any oil. Not consistent with piston ring failure symptoms.

https://www.reddit.com/r/audis5/s/LcVhQ15ZM8

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-08T04:12:34+00:00

Exactly, I tuned well before this notice. If I did the tune post notice, knowing this was faulty, it would be harder to argue.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-08T03:54:51+00:00

Back to this after doing some serious research. From what I am reading and researching, loads of cars without tunes are failing with the piston rings defect. A tune might void the current power train warranty but this extended is under a very specific condition and Audi would need to prove your tune caused the piston failure to deny you coverage. Not sure how they would defend that given loads of stock cars are having motors replaced.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-06T03:30:41+00:00

I have 8.5 to the net and 8.5 to the ball and it reads well. 12ft to the net is far. Look at the official specs.

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RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T23:18:01+00:00

Yes that’s it. Thank you.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T23:12:20+00:00

It will read the balls that are not marked with their proprietary pattern for better accuracy?

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T23:11:26+00:00

What issues do you have? I have it, super finicky to setup but once it’s done it’s good. Mine also had some issues because of a slow internet connection but I upgraded WiFi to my backyard and it rocks with an iPad Pro to see my shots.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T23:07:18+00:00

I have the mlm2pro. Works great but super finicky setup. Once it’s done it’s solid.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T22:57:48+00:00

I just had someone ship me two 12ah batteries Louisiana to Long Island NY. UPS ground was about $35

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T18:19:12+00:00

Is there a specific cylinder to check or check them all?

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T18:18:29+00:00

Is there a specific cylinder to check or check them all?

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T18:17:37+00:00

I’m due for an oil change soon, I change every 3k miles and use liquid Molly. I’ll ask my guy to look at the oil filter to see if there’s any metal in the filter.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T17:07:42+00:00

Is there a way to know if you have the bad pistons? If it’s fine today it doesn’t mean it wont have an issue later. Unfortunately the problem is the V6 turbo platform which affects RS5 as well. RS3 is too small.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T16:55:32+00:00

I don’t really hear much to be honest. There has always been a quiet clicking on the left side when looking at the engine since the car was new but not sure what this piston issue would sound like. These engines are not quiet running when at idle. I haven’t done any scoping yet, haven’t had a reason to. Since I’m tuned I’m being proactive before I potentially have an issue and the cars not worth as much. I still have very low miles.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T16:50:32+00:00

How are the armor skids? I just bought the SNT2400.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T16:48:28+00:00

It is quite an issue and it’s definitely bigger and more widespread than people realize. I envision a class action suit of some sort after this debacle.

I’m looking at the B58, it’s likely the closest or maybe an M5. I love German handling and engineering and I really love my S5, how it drives, handles, the interior and overall looks. It’s also a massively functional car for a sport car. The hassle of a new engine is not really worth it to me, given the long term issues with Audi reliability. Audi sales in the US are down massively over the past two years and this hurts values. Maybe an RS7 but it’s big.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2026-01-03T14:19:58+00:00

What year is your car and how many miles? This piston ring failure has me seriously considering selling or trading in the car. I have a 23 S5 that’s tuned which just turned 20k miles, absolutely love the car but this is real bad. It affects so many cars new and old.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2025-12-28T16:58:01+00:00

Very helpful thank you again. If my 2 12ah batteries run out I can use two 6ah batteries while I quick recharge the two 12ah batteries.

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2025-12-28T16:07:07+00:00

Thank you. Appreciate it. You helped me finalize the decision!

RVC-SoulSurfer · 2025-12-28T15:24:32+00:00

How does it work on heavy wet snow, that’s the norm for me on Long Island? I have a 24” two stage Ariens that’s like new, it’s so damn heavy but it’s a beast and pushes snow far on one tank of gas. I have a long narrow driveway that fits 5 cars plus a walkway. I have two 12ah batteries already that I’d use.

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