Packwood National Autocross July 16 and 17 2011

[rabar10]

At 0:39 I hear the horn, but at 0:24 there's a series of 3 beeps which is either the VDS or maybe a cellphone, heh.

[Doug_G]

At 0:39 I hear the horn, but at 0:24 there's a series of 3 beeps which is either the VDS or maybe a cellphone, heh.

I noticed that; definitely a VDS alarm of some kind.

One thing I hate about the VDS is it plays that same sound no matter how serious the problem is. Major drive train failure, shutting down in 30 seconds - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Power Limit - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Tire pressure monitoring problem - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Very distracting when you are driving; you basically have to look at the screen to see whether it's a nuisance or you're about to lose power.

[vfx]

I noticed that; definitely a VDS alarm of some kind.

One thing I hate about the VDS is it plays that same sound no matter how serious the problem is. Major drive train failure, shutting down in 30 seconds - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Power Limit - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Tire pressure monitoring problem - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Very distracting when you are driving; you basically have to look at the screen to see whether it's a nuisance or you're about to lose power.

Great point and it should be listed in the firmware upgrades

[Roger Reid]

Now that I listen to it closer, you're right. There are 2 times with the three beeps. My guess is the tire pressure monitoring because we are running 20 psi on the A6 Hoosiers.

When you are driving, the distractions and the helmet keep you from hearing it.

The only realistic way to tell for sure is to have the camera focused on the screen. We are running this weekend, maybe we will do that.

[S-2000 Roadster]

The only realistic way to tell for sure is to have the camera focused on the screen. We are running this weekend, maybe we will do that.

I suppose you don't mean that you would aim the camera only at the screen, but rather that you would set manual focus and make sure that the screen in within the depth of field. It looks like this is an HD camera, because the image is very good. I'm assuming that there might even be enough resolution to read the screen if you zoom in, even if the camera is still aimed mostly out the front window.