2001 S8

Hello,

I currently drive a 2012 A8L with a 4.2 V8. I am considering a move to a 2016 RS7 with DRC suspension. I have read/reviewed that DRC is a stiffer ride compared to Air suspension. I seldom drive my A8 in the Comfort suspension setting. I use Dynamic 60% of Auto 38%.

Knowing that I drive in Dynamic and Auto only, will the DRC be too rough riding compared to my A8? What is the Comfort setting in DRC compared to in Air suspension?

BTW: The RS7 has 20' wheels.

Thanks in advance.

David

AudibleAudi

DRC is much stiffer than dynamic on air suspension . Go with a Air suspension RS7 . In dynamic mode it has a proper supercar feel . DRC is better if you want to track the car . It’s also a matter of subjectivity . Try driving both I guess before you make a decision .

2001 S8

Thanks, AudibleAudi. I appreciate the feedback. The RS7 that I'm looking at is about 9 hours away from where I live. Based on what I've read and what you and others have said, I will pass on the RS7 with DRC.

Thanks again.


David

average_guy

I'm guessing you'd be coming down to Denver for that RS7 with DRC?

I'm not disagreeing with anyone about Air being more comfy/lux than DRC, because they're right (I've had both). But both systems are friggin' awesome in any setting. You would love DRC if you had it just as much as you love Air.

Good luck! You cannot make a bad decision with an RS7 suspension.