We kicked off the 24 heures du Mans this year with viewing parties at Audi Tampa/Reeves Motorsports and Audi South Orlando. There was good company to watch the earlier hours of the race along with food and give-aways laid on by our hosts. Porsche's #19 had the kind of race we've started to take granted from Audi and "Mr. Le Mans." Congratulations Porsche. Audi is sure to be back in it to win it next year, and we'll be back to cheer them on. 

You can browse a gallery of the Reeves Motorsports event here.

At the Le Mans Viewing Party - You look ready to jump in an R18, Kennedy C! (photo by Jennifer Kober)

Lunch at the Alpine Steakhouse, Sarasota and St. Pete/Tampa drive-in 

On Saturday July 18, join the Gulf Coast Region of the ACFL for our second German luncheon of the year, this time in Sarasota at Karl Ehmer’s Alpine Steak house located at 4520 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. Lunch will start at 11:30. It is important that you RSVP with Julie and Mike Clarke, onwego3@gmail.com, by July 15th in order that a correct head count can be provided to restaurant. 

For those who will be coming from the St Pete/Tampa area and would like to caravan to the restaurant, we will meet on the west side of the Walmart parking lot, located at 3501 34th St S. Departure from that location will be no later than 10:00 AM for the short drive over the bridge, then a photo op at the rest area just south of the bridge. We will then proceed on to Sarasota and the restaurant. To join the drive, please RSVP withbob@audiclubfl.org. The customary participant’s signing of waivers, required by the ACNA for insurance coverage will be at the start of the drive. 

In the past we have held two luncheons at Karl Ehmer’s and they were well attended. As a point of interest, one of our former members of the Board of Directors, Michael Brady, was the architect who designed the Alpine themed establishment, many years ago. Once again, we look forward to having you join us for a little Gemütlichkeit. 

Cheers and Safe Motoring 
Bob Greving 

Club Polo shirts are now available through Logo Sportswear. Men and Women's styles are available. 
 http://audiclubflorida.logosoftwear.com/ 

We also have in a shipment of German-flag side mirror covers that fit older model Audi mirrors with flat bezels, perfect for car parades and drives. Available at club events, or contact David Loppert david@audiclubfl.org if you would like to order a set. 

If you're interested in getting together with fellow members we'd like to hear from you, especially if you live in South or Southwest Florida. If you're interested in sharing information about an event or becoming a regional contact for the club, contact walter@audiclubfl.org.  

Table of Contents 
Down the Road 
Audi in the News 
Member Photos 
Classifieds 

October 10 Orlando Cars & Coffee, 8-10 followed by the drive 
1530 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747 (just off I-4 Celebration exit). 

There will be an Audi section at Orlando Cars & Coffee—8-10 a.m. followed by an ACFL drive (depart 10:30) to Yalaha Bakery for lunch followed by a drive around Sugarloaf Mountain and return to Celebration. NOTE: You must be an ACNA member to participate in the drive. 

(Not a member yet, but want to join?  http://www.audiclubna.org/forms/acna-join.php)

RSVP with Trish Keller trish@audiclubfl.org 

Gulf Coast Region 
bob@audiclubfl.org 

Lunch at the Alpine Steakhouse (aka Karl Ehmers) and drive from St. Pete/Tampa 
Saturday, July 18 11:30am 
4520 S.Tamiami Road, Sarasota 34231 
http://www.alpinesteak.com 
R.S.V.P. To Julie and Mike Clarke, onwego3@gmail.com, by July 15th. 
Come for fellowship, fun, and delicious food!

Drive and photo op - meet at 3501 34th St South, Saint Petersburg by 10 AM for drive to the Alpine Steakhouse and photo op. R.S.V.P. to Bob Greving bob@audiclubfl.org 

Audi Owners Tampa facebook group: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Audiownerstampa/ 
A facebook group open to Audi enthusiasts in the Tampa area. Not officially affiliated with the ACFL & ACNA, but lots of familiar faces. 

..also, you might enjoy joining the Audi Club of Florida Facebook group:  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/387022261314072/ 

Citrus Region 

Audi South Orlando Cars and Coffee e-Meet 
4725 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811 
1st Sunday of the Month, 8-10am 

Central Florida Audi Owners' page: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/cflaudigroup/ 
A facebook group open to Audi enthusiasts in the Orlando area. Not officially affiliated with the ACFL & ACNA, but lots of familiar faces. 

First Coast Region 
kerry@audiclubfl.org 

Treasure Coast/Palm Beaches Region 
ahart@hrcdesigns.com 
Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Audi-Club-Florida-Treasure-Coast-the...

Other interesting automotive events around Florida: 

Car Shows and Cars and Coffee: 

First Saturday of the Month: 
Reeves Motorsports Cars and Coffee, 7-9am, Audi Tampa 
Lamborghini Palm Beach – all makes and models are welcome 9-11am (time may change)

Second Saturday of the Month: 
Gold Coast British Car Show, Boca www.goldcoastbritcar.com 
Orlando Cars and Coffee - contact Stewart Sensor for more information 
1530 Celebration Blvd, Celebration Florida from 8am-10am 

Palm Beach Cars and Coffee 
9-noon, Sunday, July 5 
Quantum Town Center 1020 Gateway Blvd. Boynton Beach, 33426 
https://www.facebook.com/caffeineandcars/timeline

Braman Audi is now Audi West Palm Beach - Grand Opening July 1 
2101 Okeechobee Blvd 
West Palm Beach, Fl 33409

Performance Driving Events:

Oil consumption class action settlement 

If your car was affected by the oil consumption problem described in this settlement, you can receieve reimbursement for associated repairs and an extended warranty.  

"The finalized settlement applies to owners and lessees of the 2009-2011 Audi A4, 2010-2011 Audi A5 and the 2011 Audi Q5 equipped with a factory-installed 2.0 liter TFSI longitudinal engine CAEB. All affected cars must have been sold or leased in the U.S. or Puerto Rico." 

Details available from http://www.oilconsumptionsettlement.com/mainpage/Home.aspx 


The Next A4 - What We Know 

Quattroworld gives us a sneak peek at the future "B9" A4: "The engine and gearbox options for North American are unknown to us at this point. We expect Audi to launch an all-new Nine-speed S-tronic. However, based on what we’ve heard, Audi of America is still a bit gun-shy about using the S-tronic gearbox across the board. The majority of American buyers still prefer the smoother torque-converted automatic. So the tiptronic option may live on for some configurations."

"The all-new 190 hp 2.0 TFSI engine makes perfect sense for the North American market. It’s a good balance of performance and fuel economy with the possibility of up to 47 mpg. It would also be the perfect engine to pair with an e-tron hybrid system. However, we think the 252 hp 2.0 TFSI from the A6/A7 will find it’s way into the B9 A4." 

http://www.quattroworld.com/b9-a4/2016-b9-audi-a4s4-intelligence-ro... 


Audiworld: Audi 2.5 TFSI voted “International Engine of the Year” for sixth time 

This is the five cylinder engine in the TT RS and the old RS3. The headline says it all. 

http://www.audiworld.com/articles/audi-2-5-tfsi-voted-international-engine-of-the-year-for-sixth-time/ 


Mission to the moon: AUDI AG supports the German Team at Google Lunar XPRIZE 

"Cannes/Ingolstadt, June 25, 2015 - Audi is taking off for the moon - along with the Part-Time Scientists. Nearly 45 years after NASA's Apollo 17 completed the last manned mission to the moon, the cooperating partners have selected the old landing site of Apollo 17 as the new target. 

"A group of German engineers in the Part-Time Scientists team is working within the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition to transport an unmanned rover to the moon. Audi is supporting the Part-Time Scientists with its know-how in several fields of technology - from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving." 

http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/news/press-releases/2015/06/mission... 

This month's member photo is from Aldo Selva:

Have a picture of your car or some Audi-related news of your own you'd like to share? Send your photo to Walter Moore walter@audiclubfl.org. 

2003 Audi RS6 for sale 82,000 in great shape, have all parts and service slips, car well maintained. Asking 25,000. Email mbraun83@hotmail.com to enquire about more Picts and details 

If you have a special Audi such as one of the S or RS models or a pre 2000 that you would like to sell, we will list it once in the newsletter. I will need the year, model, color over interior color, and your email address. Longer and non-member postings can be placed in the website. We will also list DKW, NSU, and Wanderer motorcycles. If you are looking for a particular car, once again S, RS or pre 2000 model plus a bike, we will also try to accommodate you here. 

For Example: Wanted: Wanderer or DKW motorcycle of motorbike pre 1950 walter@audiclubfl.org

You can also use the Classifieds Forum on the Audi Club of Florida web site. 

Final Words..

Welcome to our new ACNA members. Our membership numbers continue to grow; we are now well over 270 members, which mean additional critical mass in different regions of the state and hopefully more events and greater participation. Those of you who are new to the ACNA will receive an on boarding note from David Loppert. If you have any questions feel free to drop a line to David. If you have not had a chance yet check out both the ACNA website, and the Audi Club of Florida website. There is a great deal of good information plus some excellent photos of member’s cars. 

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