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Center console noise fix - ETMT 2008-07-20 21:11:19 (128 views) I keep my workout gloves or a microfiber cloth on top of that plastic insert, otherwise I'd go nuts. - greatwhiteshark 2008-07-24 09:31:10 (15 views) Re: Center console noise fix - ELEVENS 2008-07-21 05:52:23 (111 views)
Traded my (purchased used) 07 Avus Silver for a new 08 Sprint Blue (my fav). Beautiful car. - 12RINGS 2008-07-20 19:22:29 (780 views) hmmm...if you were going to buy a new car, did the GTR not tick your check boxes? - 06A8 2008-07-21 14:23:14 (97 views) It's faster. It's not way more car. - Miwa 2008-07-21 15:13:54 (98 views) was refering to the R35...but i was duely impressed after the countless reviews and - 06A8 2008-07-21 16:09:40 (68 views) Have you sat in a Nissan lately? Nuff said. The GTR is awesome performing but not my type of car. - 12RINGS 2008-07-21 14:50:42 (31 views) nice trade! - sbh tuned 2008-07-21 07:11:48 (27 views) Isnt their someone else with the handle TwelveRings? - Steve S 2008-07-21 05:05:25 (74 views) Didn't realize - I've changed mine - HUGE_AUDI_FAN 2008-07-25 07:28:55 (13 views) No big deal..I think his was TwelveRings anyway. - Steve S 2008-07-25 16:30:35 (12 views) cool! how did you make out at the table, did you take a bath with the trade? - zx9 2008-07-20 20:30:09 (108 views) Paid 14,800 plus my 07 - they gave me 51,000 for my 07 with 19,998 miles. - 12RINGS 2008-07-21 05:16:53 (125 views) that's a good deal.... - zx9 2008-07-21 05:56:54 (35 views) Congrats & good luck... - ToblertheDog 2008-07-20 20:15:37 (156 views) I'm trying to but don't remember how. - 12RINGS 2008-07-20 20:17:17 (67 views) Follow this link... - Shaun 2008-07-20 21:23:34 (86 views) Thank you very much! - 12RINGS 2008-07-21 05:20:21 (25 views) No prob. Congrats on the new car! Great color! - Shaun 2008-07-21 06:01:18 (24 views)
Fair price for used RS4 Cab? - tawas 2008-07-20 18:49:52 (145 views) I'll cut you a good deal on a new one - AofC_RR 2008-07-21 08:18:58 (170 views) Re: I'll cut you a good deal on a new one - tawas 2008-07-21 10:05:56 (137 views) 12k off here (new) - lbcaudi 2008-07-21 13:20:05 (160 views) mid-high 60's (depending on the dealers motivation) - sparkhill 2008-07-21 08:09:44 (58 views) That's some heavy depreciation... - Shoe 2008-07-22 16:50:50 (38 views) At the current rate, next month :-) - sparkhill 2008-07-22 18:44:06 (45 views) similar car here - sbh tuned 2008-07-21 08:04:55 (115 views)
SF Bay Area Service Advice - tak32 2008-07-20 18:04:48 (66 views) I've been extremely happy with Roger Grey at Rector in Burlingame. Same great service - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-21 08:50:45 (44 views) i'll second this recommendation. roger is great. - ScottCSC 2008-07-22 13:51:25 (19 views) Re: SF Bay Area Service Advice - daveak05 2008-07-20 18:36:45 (69 views) Re: I've heard great stuff about Livermore. Stay away from Diablo in Concord... - 4rings racer 2008-07-20 21:47:56 (47 views)
Nuff said! - RS4brit 2008-07-20 18:04:44 (247 views) lol! - zx9 2008-07-20 20:38:37 (19 views) Stupid IMO. Right up there with Calvin pissing on whatever. - Verrückt 2008-07-20 18:17:08 (30 views)
Has anyone changed the "lifetime" transmission and/or differential fluid? - CanyonRS4 2008-07-20 18:03:50 (86 views) Lifetime is a farse - JELRS4 2008-07-21 07:08:24 (29 views) Changing to a high quality gearbox oil can improve shifting. I'd recommend it on any car. - Verrückt 2008-07-20 18:17:51 (52 views) 2nd, - daveak05 2008-07-20 18:32:27 (65 views)
stick vs smg - indesj 2008-07-20 09:08:01 (198 views) DSG may be faster, but 3 pedals offer more driver interaction. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-21 14:32:23 (44 views) Re: stick vs smg - indesj 2008-07-20 15:15:39 (74 views) The RS4 tranny is great, I hope they don't blow it with an SMG - JELRS4 2008-07-20 13:06:58 (46 views) I'll stick with the stick.... - m5biemer 2008-07-20 12:05:44 (86 views) dual clutch seems to be the hottest trend in top performance models (M3, evo X, GTR, amg SL63)... - larryV 2008-07-20 10:02:32 (121 views) Re: dual clutch seems to be the hottest trend in top performance models (M3, evo X, GTR, amg SL63).. - daveak05 2008-07-20 10:05:53 (125 views) you mean for the B8 RS4? - Bob W. 2008-07-20 09:43:01 (122 views) This could start a whole new discussion topic... - daveak05 2008-07-20 10:01:00 (99 views)
how do you remove the air hose on the front (towards the front of the car) - mkaenel 2008-07-20 08:30:48 (66 views) The one circled? - ToblertheDog 2008-07-20 09:15:17 (283 views) that's it - mkaenel 2008-07-20 09:17:40 (31 views) Its a squeeze type clip, sorta like a pill bottle if I remember correctly - JMG 2008-07-20 10:15:25 (25 views) Yes, there are grooved spots where you squeeze and then pull - S4iowa 2008-07-20 11:52:54 (21 views) it's kind of tricky...sort of a twist and pull thing. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 09:41:16 (40 views) Yeah, i actually broke mine, its just pushed in now - Sellshort 2008-07-20 14:28:01 (34 views) Raw fuel into the exhaust manifold? - daveak05 2008-07-20 15:39:45 (41 views) Not raw fuel - it's a urea injection line for emissions. - ELEVENS 2008-07-21 11:53:05 (23 views) Worried about urea, better check your moisturizing lotion and shampoo - daveak05 2008-07-21 15:58:27 (17 views) Moisterizing lotion? I use BioSyn 5W-40, it's renewable you know. - ELEVENS 2008-07-21 19:47:47 (16 views) And it has nano-robots as one of the additives in it to soak up the fuel dilution - daveak05 2008-07-21 20:39:56 (15 views) Lol i was kidding,,,,,wait,, i hope. - Sellshort 2008-07-21 04:21:47 (18 views) That would have been quite a stretch : ) - daveak05 2008-07-21 07:39:26 (15 views) Re: how do you remove the air hose on the front (towards the front of the car) - daveak05 2008-07-20 09:12:47 (49 views) Re: how do you remove the air hose on the front (towards the front of the car) - mkaenel 2008-07-20 09:17:05 (49 views) That's because there's all sorts of stuff - daveak05 2008-07-20 09:53:48 (38 views)
so I was checking my oil today, and noticed my lower front spoiler is GONE. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 20:14:44 (724 views) its secured by 4 snaps and also pressure fit into the bumper... - havabooz 2008-07-21 15:00:51 (33 views) Changed mine for a carbon fibre one... - almoRS 2008-07-21 06:20:47 (233 views) I have one that was never installed if anyone is especially interested.. - JMG 2008-07-21 11:20:29 (54 views) YGM - S4gasbord 2008-07-21 13:32:17 (19 views) Especially on a white car, that would look great... - star607 2008-07-21 11:44:46 (31 views) He does ship to US...it was 200 dollars plus shipping last year. - ReconTrojan 2008-07-21 07:52:35 (40 views) It's 200 Euro ($320) - Fluffhead 2008-07-21 08:14:06 (27 views) it was loose to begin with. - Bob W. 2008-07-21 07:59:21 (48 views) thenk ye, a pure like it! - Bob W. 2008-07-21 07:48:30 (20 views) Have any more pictures of this? - John Stahmann 2008-07-21 07:13:11 (24 views) Check out his website... [edit] - almoRS 2008-07-21 15:15:13 (28 views) Part No. - ToblertheDog 2008-07-20 05:06:13 (327 views) thank you, sir. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 09:35:27 (76 views) Re: thank you, sir. - daveak05 2008-07-20 09:56:40 (74 views) the more I think about it.... - Bob W. 2008-07-20 10:08:12 (85 views) I didn't think... - daveak05 2008-07-20 10:14:09 (73 views) not sure, but it was a little loose to begin with, as I posted below. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 10:15:17 (25 views) How does it look? Maybe you're onto something: the despoiler mod? - ELEVENS 2008-07-20 04:43:55 (46 views) it's not very noticeable unless you get down there and look at it. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 09:37:23 (46 views) I'm surprised at you Bob, - daveak05 2008-07-20 09:58:47 (53 views) I was kidding about the flapping part....to the untrained eye, it's not noticeable at all. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 10:10:04 (26 views) I borrowed it for more front downforce.Thought u wouldnt notice - joe1234 2008-07-20 03:17:40 (24 views) Quit running over critters. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-19 23:13:29 (33 views) geeezzz....leave it to the one woman on here to bring out the truth. - Bob W. 2008-07-20 00:02:09 (75 views) I think Aprils right, probably stuck on the back of an armadillo. - RS4saloondrivr 2008-07-20 17:06:49 (20 views) It wouldn't just have fallen off... - daveak05 2008-07-19 23:02:37 (79 views) the wife drove it for 2 days, so I guess anything's possible. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 23:54:23 (33 views) Yeah - the blame it on the wife story - Reggie 2008-07-20 08:53:06 (42 views) Good thing most of them don't come to these forums;-) - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-20 16:42:03 (21 views) I would think it would have made some noise coming off - daveak05 2008-07-20 08:26:18 (28 views) C'mon Bob, you live in TX. Probably down in a hole in a street somewhere. - Eric - The Red S4 2008-07-19 22:29:37 (32 views) yes....one of numerous holes. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 23:55:25 (65 views) Nope. I'm still vibrating. Tired of dealing with it. - Eric - The Red S4 2008-07-20 19:09:45 (22 views) So true - Reggie 2008-07-20 22:21:31 (18 views) you need another one? - nemesisa6 2008-07-19 21:41:18 (65 views) it's held on by 2 screws and 5 rivots and it slides onto the bumper... how did it fall off? - zachf88 2008-07-19 21:18:28 (31 views) good question...I have no idea. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 21:47:11 (31 views)
Gray RS4 in Fayetteville, NC..... anyone in here? - BluDemon 2008-07-19 16:58:43 (27 views) Or how about the silver RS 4 in Charleston, WV? - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-19 19:35:28 (31 views) Go right ahead.... hope everything is going well..... are you going up in showshoe for the TT event? - BluDemon 2008-07-19 19:51:35 (33 views) Thanks, and yes--I wouldn't miss this one! - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-19 20:33:54 (15 views)
Any buddy out there in the SD area (north county) that can help me with... - mkaenel 2008-07-19 16:54:20 (55 views) If you haven't done it yet, email me - craiglieberman 2008-07-29 10:08:45 (5 views)
In with the new... - John Stahmann 2008-07-19 14:41:51 (930 views) Congrats! Yellow is the best! I guess with titanium package it's even better! - Obormot 2008-07-25 18:11:05 (23 views) What dealership? Sounds like a great place.... - theguz66 2008-07-21 19:07:15 (46 views) Ken Garff Audi - John Stahmann 2008-07-23 11:12:52 (59 views) ahh..good reason to move to Utah ;) - theguz66 2008-07-26 11:47:12 (27 views) Great color!! ;) - NewImage 2008-07-21 05:52:33 (28 views) Re: Congrats John!!! - .:slowS4:. UT 2008-07-20 09:39:39 (50 views) Oh sure..I find out on the forums that you did the plunge. - Steve S 2008-07-20 00:22:00 (37 views) We spent too much time talking about RMC drama, then you had to go... Sorry! - John Stahmann 2008-07-20 14:15:39 (38 views) Steve is a closet gay so he had to go to the Bay Area - Reggie 2008-07-20 22:22:34 (38 views) Dude..its a secret - Steve S 2008-07-21 05:03:56 (22 views) Congrats John! It looks awesome in person! The Avus Silver/ti pkg is still taunting me. - MarkFank 2008-07-19 20:55:11 (38 views) sounds good....time for another AW poster! - Bob W. 2008-07-19 19:51:01 (31 views) awesome. my favorite Audi right now - hman_a4 2008-07-19 19:40:57 (61 views) What a deal! - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-19 17:10:36 (113 views) Used the RS4 airbag - John Stahmann 2008-07-19 17:24:37 (96 views) Now all you have to do is paint it grey, get some 18" - JELRS4 2008-07-19 17:08:53 (71 views) Congrats John - time for another Salt Flats picture like your classic A4 - Reggie 2008-07-19 16:52:39 (32 views) Saweet! Congrats John! - JeffAhn 2008-07-19 15:51:15 (32 views) Congrats, that's one sweet ride my man... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 15:33:17 (77 views) The Stasis SLs are coming off my A4 on Monday - John Stahmann 2008-07-19 17:22:19 (102 views) Congrats, great car - keeping the a4 now? - jba 2008-07-19 14:51:37 (38 views)
*20%off Revo Technik Tuning & SPS-Switches for Waterfest 14* - George@Revo Technik 2008-07-18 20:30:15 (278 views) I'm gonna give'r a go on Monday - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 10:45:36 (51 views) No trial for the RS4 model...was what I was told.....but get it, let me know.. - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-19 12:11:29 (43 views) I was offered a trial...we'll see what happens. - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 13:03:13 (24 views) Interesting. Here is what Revo told me.......... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-19 15:27:33 (81 views) Re: Interesting. Here is what Revo told me.......... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 15:31:26 (70 views) great..let us know..... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-19 17:53:32 (21 views) for RS4 as well? what dates are waterfest? - Agent Orange 2008-07-19 07:19:41 (26 views) reeeeeallly. hmm. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 00:10:54 (79 views) Canadian Dealers? - IbisRS4 2008-07-18 21:23:03 (46 views) Re: Canadian Dealers? - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 10:46:21 (41 views)
Should I consider trading in my 2 year old RS4 with 20K miles for a new 08? - 12RINGS 2008-07-18 16:30:37 (345 views) i've considered it too...the only wildcard is that you're going from a zero issue car to the unknown - Bob W. 2008-07-19 00:16:42 (144 views) Couldn't agree more. It is a concern. I'm at the dealership as I type this and the Sprint Blue - 12RINGS 2008-07-19 07:32:22 (144 views) Pulled trigger. - 12RINGS 2008-07-19 08:45:44 (168 views) Re: Pulled trigger. - daveak05 2008-07-19 10:05:09 (149 views) Keep it, add Stasis, alcons, milltek..... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-18 17:44:32 (145 views) Seems reasonable. - sparkhill 2008-07-18 16:57:07 (146 views) I'm considering a similar deal... - rs4fun2008 2008-07-19 11:22:31 (69 views) So does it become a no-brainer if I can negotiate 14,500 and Audi Care? - 12RINGS 2008-07-18 20:51:18 (106 views) Does that number account for taxes - Spurian 2008-07-18 23:28:41 (80 views) I did...................... - Evil Buddha 2008-07-18 16:54:02 (182 views) Sounds like a plan... - daveak05 2008-07-18 16:35:06 (130 views)
Dymag's on RS4 from Fourtitude... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 14:05:49 (821 views) I think they look much better on this car - Mr Paul [T-28] 2008-07-22 14:05:44 (108 views) Not feeling much on that wheels though......... - initialA4 2008-07-20 18:42:46 (31 views) Here is what those wheels remind me of..... - Audis or VWs 4Life 2008-07-20 08:33:49 (212 views) I just threw up in my mouth.. - Steve S 2008-07-20 00:23:43 (63 views) i appreciate the tech & lightness, but man, those are ugly. - jba 2008-07-19 14:51:01 (41 views) 2nd that, but amazing weight saving. - star607 2008-07-19 16:58:48 (35 views) How amazing, as in pounds? - ELEVENS 2008-07-20 04:53:35 (30 views) 15-16 lbs per wheel 18"; 17 lbs per wheel 19" - star607 2008-07-20 06:27:13 (32 views) I get misty whenever my stock wheel gets pwned - xr8edS4 2008-07-19 06:57:49 (75 views) I am pretty sure that is BEATINGU aka the other Bob w's car - Jared @ STaSIS 2008-07-18 16:20:49 (47 views) Re: but the carbon wheel looks sick!!!! - .:slowS4:. UT 2008-07-18 15:45:53 (54 views) are those carbonfiber wheels? - Reggie 2008-07-18 15:36:50 (35 views) don't understand why they would go for the most expensive wheels, but use KW V3. - JMG 2008-07-18 15:28:03 (60 views) I do, KW rules! I love my set. - RS4 SE 2008-07-19 05:16:02 (42 views) Cant even compare to Stasis..not in the same league. 10k for wheels and skimp on the suspension??? - JMG 2008-07-19 06:22:44 (88 views) I went with the KW after reading countless of negative post about Stasis - RS4 SE 2008-07-20 02:38:26 (76 views) That is not and never has been an issue with the B6/B7 chassis cars. - Jared @ STaSIS 2008-07-22 09:31:28 (28 views) Understandable, to each his own, Having owned both in some variant I have a differing opinion. - JMG 2008-07-20 06:49:59 (34 views)
Anyone out there running Stasis suspension with 275/30/19 tires? Any rubbing issues?.... - Vijay 2008-07-18 13:34:12 (447 views) Using that setup now w/ several track days - no rubbing w/ 5mm spacers - theguz66 2008-07-20 00:25:45 (25 views) I went to 275/35/18's for more tire choice options... - CanyonRS4 2008-07-19 08:25:59 (66 views) Hey, were any of you guys aware that MTM now makes a forged version of the Bimoto wheels? - Shaun 2008-07-19 05:43:01 (58 views) Great, but the forged version still weighs 28lbs. Cast version is 39 (!!!) lbs. - Vijay 2008-07-20 06:23:54 (21 views) 28lbs? Ouch. I had heard they were much lighter. Oh well, doesn't exactly meet your criteria! - Shaun 2008-07-20 18:13:32 (20 views) So nice... - Shaun 2008-07-19 05:46:13 (225 views) Good luck with those wheels... - Der Kimbo 2008-07-18 17:18:47 (331 views) RS4 is no longer a daily driver...that's the only reason I am considering modding to this degree.... - Vijay 2008-07-18 18:15:12 (115 views) If you have time to wait for them, I'd suggest the Stasis wheels to go with their suspension. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 00:01:11 (87 views) Bob, are you sure about the 19x9? Doesn't seem to be anything on their website.... - Vijay 2008-07-20 14:33:07 (29 views) give them a call....it's the wheel they put their 'signature series' A4 (and A3, IIRC) - Bob W. 2008-07-21 08:14:04 (73 views) Those are Volks... see my link below - S4iowa 2008-07-21 08:23:28 (25 views) yes, that's who makes them. - Bob W. 2008-07-21 08:28:06 (37 views) i'd 2nd bob - my wheels&suspension were a combo from stasis, and everything fits and performs... - jba 2008-07-19 14:55:04 (45 views) That's not the point I was expressing... - Der Kimbo 2008-07-18 19:06:15 (120 views) thanks for the info!!! - Vijay 2008-07-19 18:01:16 (18 views) very sensible recommendations, IMHO. - Bob W. 2008-07-19 00:04:01 (28 views) McGyver was...one of the tires wore down to the cords, IIRC. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 16:42:28 (39 views) I would think you can do it if you get the offset perfect - S4iowa 2008-07-18 14:09:52 (73 views) Unless you are tracking....go with the SLs.... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-18 14:04:28 (81 views)
How slick is this?! - CanuckRS4 2008-07-18 13:25:32 (694 views) What's the point? Where's the V1 unit mounted? - Sarge 2008-07-19 11:10:53 (87 views) Well... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 13:04:22 (113 views) I've seen this before in Audi's and especially BMW's... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 13:44:03 (192 views) I guess the question is... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-18 14:17:23 (144 views) Nope. It's just a remote display, fed by the main antenna placed elsewhere. - ELEVENS 2008-07-18 18:56:51 (37 views) If that's the case then I agree. - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 14:31:03 (39 views) though I'd rather see it incorporated into the NAV - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-18 18:47:33 (31 views) Well, since I mount my V1 right next to the mirror, my solution is almost as good and much cheaper - Vijay 2008-07-18 13:33:25 (49 views) Very slick! - daveak05 2008-07-18 13:27:49 (39 views)
Just saw an Enzo, on a flatbed. License plate: "650 HP" - TTinGables 2008-07-18 13:22:25 (51 views) Thats a hop'd up flat bed. I bet it doesnt handle as good as the Enzo - 2.7t @Altitude 2008-07-21 10:27:44 (13 views)
Lemon Law - mkaenel 2008-07-18 12:18:29 (233 views) You know about the TSB for that, yes? - daveak05 2008-07-18 12:25:35 (149 views) Re: You know about the TSB for that, yes? - mkaenel 2008-07-18 12:34:47 (138 views) TSB= technical service bulletin. It documents specific problems and how to remedy them. - ELEVENS 2008-07-18 12:46:13 (102 views) Technical Service Bulletin,There was one out regarding the clutch... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 12:44:33 (119 views) Re: Technical Service Bulletin,There was one out regarding the clutch... - mkaenel 2008-07-18 13:32:20 (127 views) Boy, that's not good... - daveak05 2008-07-18 16:05:58 (74 views) I would let another dealer try if AOA isn't sending a specialist in for the issue... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 13:39:09 (74 views) Re: I would let another dealer try if AOA isn't sending a specialist in for the issue... - mkaenel 2008-07-18 20:00:09 (56 views) What did they say they did this time to fix the problem? - daveak05 2008-07-18 21:15:22 (34 views) Re: What did they say they did this time to fix the problem? - mkaenel 2008-07-19 14:42:40 (45 views) Sounds good and good luck - daveak05 2008-07-19 15:12:35 (19 views)
funny story - mkaenel 2008-07-18 07:19:12 (303 views) He should go through his insurance, I had a broken windshield replaced on my B5S4. 1 week after - RS4saloondrivr 2008-07-19 05:59:49 (49 views) that reminds me. you owe me 12 hunny for a new set of rims that you dinged. - nugent 2008-07-18 20:30:19 (21 views) Has to be BS................... - Evil Buddha 2008-07-18 17:00:00 (58 views) BS, a month later? You have no idea when that happened or how. I'd tell him to file under his own - S4iowa 2008-07-18 10:31:58 (30 views) He was driving. His windshield got hit accidently. His insurance should cover. - Vijay 2008-07-18 10:24:46 (27 views) I agree with those below. No way should you be paying anything. - sparkhill 2008-07-18 09:39:42 (25 views) so you're going to pay a guy ~$600 for a race that you won. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 08:29:10 (74 views) even more shocking, your going to pay a BMW Driver 600 bucks. - AuditudeRS4 2008-07-18 08:35:16 (27 views) He chose to race and things happen. He should go through his insurance which is free most of the... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 08:01:45 (84 views) Yep. - TTinGables 2008-07-18 08:40:27 (21 views) Re: funny story - daveak05 2008-07-18 07:37:27 (125 views) Re: funny story - mkaenel 2008-07-18 08:57:02 (96 views) No way will your Ins. Co. cover his comp claim. - ELEVENS 2008-07-18 12:53:24 (16 views) Why? he has something in his insurance called "comprehensive" that covers this. - ESFO 2008-07-18 11:59:24 (29 views) Unless there is something being left out of the story there is no reason you or your insurance... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 09:32:51 (51 views) I wouldn't do it - daveak05 2008-07-18 09:21:38 (52 views)
Detailer's Domain: Waterfest Special only 4 days left - phil@detailersdomain 2008-07-18 05:24:27 (43 views)
325+ miles on a tank of gas what the heck........... - 4rings racer 2008-07-17 22:54:28 (298 views) Re: I appreciate all the input. I ended up getting 345. When I filled up it took 15.9 Gallons - 4rings racer 2008-07-19 08:57:50 (30 views) That is great??? That is pathetic..get that tach up over 5k and enjoy it!! - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-18 14:07:47 (58 views) Actually - AZRS4 2008-07-19 11:55:41 (35 views) Re: Highway driving for me is about 90%.... - 4rings racer 2008-07-20 00:30:39 (24 views) Averaging 317 per tank over 15 months... - AZRS4 2008-07-18 12:22:04 (55 views) My last tank gained me ~30 miles - cgthanos 2008-07-18 11:24:31 (31 views) That's great. With all city driving I'm lucky if I get 200. - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 10:44:04 (24 views) Could be due to a change to summer gas formulation and less ethanol. - RI A6 2008-07-18 09:39:36 (26 views) My mileage has improved after adding my Milltek....no joke!! - Vijay 2008-07-18 08:54:42 (39 views) I get around 225-275 normally but will be around 325 with some highway driving. - AuditudeRS4 2008-07-18 08:19:34 (24 views) that's incredibly good - kem 2008-07-18 07:19:10 (61 views) 300/tank here. - KinetikRS4 2008-07-18 04:57:41 (36 views) 240-285/tank. I drive the same roads. That's too good to be true.....good for you. - TNT13 2008-07-18 15:22:57 (24 views)
Question about "S" button - Gasguzzlr 2008-07-17 17:54:33 (251 views) It changes what is commonly known as throttle mapping and - JELRS4 2008-07-18 09:06:08 (142 views) When pressed it allows the valves in the EXHAUST to open ... - PetrolDave 2008-07-18 09:25:37 (105 views) After changing out my stock exhaust for a Tubi... - LeeJR 2008-07-17 18:38:41 (198 views) Maybe, but I don't think so - AZRS4 2008-07-18 12:25:19 (46 views) PhillyS pulled up to my house last week without it on and it was the first thing i noticed - NJRickD 2008-07-17 18:32:15 (131 views) The S button releases low frequencies, it doesn't really make it louder, per se.... - Vijay 2008-07-17 18:17:47 (114 views) I notice it big time...but then i have Milltek valved exhaust. - CanuckRS4 2008-07-17 18:09:01 (131 views) I disagree, I definitely feel a difference in throttle response when the S button is pressed... - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 07:40:07 (51 views) Throttle response is only a function of the exhaust valves? - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-17 21:22:35 (245 views) Good one... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-18 13:04:04 (45 views) NP, grabbed the chart from here a while ago. - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-18 18:32:31 (31 views) Just looking at the graph is enough to be happy with my Tubi... - JMSIV 2008-07-18 11:43:03 (47 views) Thanks. Hey, a little off the topic... - Gasguzzlr 2008-07-17 19:19:50 (85 views) There are a few write up on this on Audizine. - Fluffhead 2008-07-18 08:40:14 (51 views) nope, mine is noticeably different! - zachf88 2008-07-17 18:08:18 (34 views) if you're sitting in the driveway idling, you should definitely hear a difference when you hit S - Bob W. 2008-07-17 18:07:37 (107 views) Thanks for the responses everyone - Gasguzzlr 2008-07-17 19:16:48 (85 views) that just means the tips are in S all the time. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 19:33:16 (90 views) I'd have it checked... - Der Kimbo 2008-07-17 21:26:52 (74 views) true...i'm not familiar with the circuit and any other potential repercussions of a malfunction. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 21:41:24 (31 views) Is this easy to do for a beginner - Spurian 2008-07-17 20:08:16 (64 views) Disconnect and cap the hoses and the valves - Miwa 2008-07-18 09:59:35 (32 views) Yes, cap the valves too so dirt doesn't get in - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:22:39 (25 views) extremely easy. just disconnect the hose and tie it out of the way. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 21:42:49 (62 views) Right on, thanks, - Gasguzzlr 2008-07-17 19:54:49 (60 views) Don't forget to plug the hoses - daveak05 2008-07-18 07:58:15 (25 views) I drove with them unplugged for 10k miles or more...no problems. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 09:39:24 (29 views) You always want to close off disconnected vacuum lines... - daveak05 2008-07-18 09:59:29 (48 views) well, evidently I didn't want to close them off. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:42:34 (47 views) Why not?... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:45:06 (38 views) laziness. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 12:01:55 (25 views) My God, Bob, just reach down there and close them off - daveak05 2008-07-18 12:23:56 (26 views) You don't want a vacuum leak Bob. - ELEVENS 2008-07-18 12:59:21 (39 views) they've been closed for the past 15k miles. I just didn't do it right away. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 16:44:13 (23 views) Well since you're showing remorse, we'll leave you alone now - ELEVENS 2008-07-19 05:16:43 (19 views) I think it's time for an intervention - daveak05 2008-07-18 13:09:59 (18 views) The engineer in me finds this condition unbearable - vacuum line open - Reggie 2008-07-18 12:56:01 (39 views) 2nd - Reggie 2008-07-17 18:23:20 (32 views)
Need advice on tires... - FCTrs4 2008-07-17 12:07:39 (177 views) PZeroRosso as OE, PS2s until June, now F1 Assymetrics,... - PetrolDave 2008-07-18 09:43:15 (61 views) good options... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-17 21:05:20 (74 views) 31K miles on PS2s? Jeebus. - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-17 20:33:36 (42 views) what about goodyear GSD3's (Eagle F1)? - audi-os[the OG] 2008-07-17 19:55:33 (65 views) i had the Pirellis as OEM, and now have PS2s...the PS2s seem a bit better. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 17:36:19 (44 views) Re: Need advice on tires... - TurboTJ 2008-07-17 15:48:09 (115 views) Re: Need advice on tires... - MarshallB 2008-07-17 13:47:32 (134 views) Best bang for the buck would be none of these...... - Vijay 2008-07-17 12:33:12 (201 views)
APR Presents Waterfest 14 Inventory and Activity Update - Andy@APR 2008-07-17 08:41:54 (83 views)
Save 15% Storewide at our WaterFest SALE - one more week! - Greg @ Stratmosphere 2008-07-17 07:36:23 (238 views) Just stay away from the Milltek DPs - CanuckRS4 2008-07-17 10:05:44 (134 views) You have the data to back up the "CEL errors all the time..."? - bpp 2008-07-18 03:15:11 (29 views) Sure thing... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-18 06:56:11 (42 views) CEL errors can be caused by many things not attributable to the Milltek.... - bpp 2008-07-18 18:12:43 (28 views) Stratmosphere knows about the problem... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-18 18:34:16 (37 views) The statement was a suggestion as.... - bpp 2008-07-19 15:07:12 (27 views) considering... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-19 15:29:32 (27 views) Not good...I'd expect a more timely solution from Strat. What CEL code(s) you throwing? - bpp 2008-07-20 03:29:22 (17 views) Is that happening on the RS4 DP's? I know the early B6 S4's were having CEL errors, but.... - Fluffhead 2008-07-17 10:21:39 (83 views) yup, most definitely on alot of them. - CanuckRS4 2008-07-17 11:07:42 (30 views) I heard it was on 100 cell ones and not the 200 cell they sell now - MrBucket 2008-07-17 12:20:29 (34 views) As much as I love Strat and Milltek, ANY DP on the RS4 is a complete and total waste of money..... - Vijay 2008-07-17 12:38:02 (118 views) Why no gains on the RS4? - sbh tuned 2008-07-17 12:54:11 (82 views) Did you dyno with just the catback before adding dp's? - Miwa 2008-07-17 13:31:37 (64 views) yup - sbh tuned 2008-07-17 13:50:04 (158 views) Those are some nice gains from 3000-5000 rpm - CanuckRS4 2008-07-17 17:00:43 (37 views) Good luck finding a dyno plot of just downpipes on an RS4...... - Vijay 2008-07-17 18:36:13 (82 views) Makes sense to me - sbh tuned 2008-07-18 07:37:31 (24 views) I think it was RI RS4 (now A6) who dynoed. (edit) - ESFO 2008-07-17 19:27:11 (56 views) Yea, generally I like Milltek's DPs for what they do in the midrange... - ESFO 2008-07-17 14:18:05 (61 views)
Installed Milltek Resonated Valved Exhaust on the RS4 - AuditudeRS4 2008-07-16 22:01:26 (185 views) My old exhaust! :) Glad you like it, it was a steal for $570 ;) - smashtheqube 2008-07-21 19:23:20 (19 views)
Audi RS4 Lease Rate Info - July 2008 - LeaseCompare.com 2008-07-16 19:43:46 (230 views)
Will the RS4 cabriolet's exclusivity help it to hold its value compared to the Salon? - 12RINGS 2008-07-16 18:44:11 (99 views) I switched from an RS 4 Sedan to an RS 4 Cabriolet ... - dtwrs4 2008-07-17 11:04:44 (159 views) Thanks very much for your experience with both. - 12RINGS 2008-07-17 14:55:47 (17 views) where do you live? - Bob W. 2008-07-17 09:47:13 (28 views) Re: where do you live? - GSGS 2008-07-17 21:46:44 (26 views) Chicago area - 12RINGS 2008-07-17 13:13:55 (23 views) keep the sedan - Bob W. 2008-07-17 14:25:43 (22 views) Going to keep the sedan. I much prefer the looks if nothing else. - 12RINGS 2008-07-17 17:44:08 (18 views) Given the Cab costs a fair bit more, yes, you'll still lose a similar percentage I guess. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-16 22:00:09 (70 views) If you use the B6/B7 S4 cab as a reference.. I would say yes. But not by much. - S4iowa 2008-07-16 21:12:27 (32 views) no - sparkhill 2008-07-16 19:09:27 (31 views) Why worry about value? - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-16 19:04:15 (89 views) Not worried about it - just wondering. Thanks! - 12RINGS 2008-07-16 19:40:13 (27 views) Ah, good. - AchTTung ALMS 2008-07-16 21:01:17 (51 views)
Lease an RS4 Cab - AofC_RR 2008-07-16 10:36:19 (304 views) It's a buyers market... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-16 12:47:08 (223 views) Those rates are not bad at all. I recall leasing out $65K A8s for about these numbers - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-16 15:12:50 (107 views) Re: It's a buyers market... - RS Maniac 2008-07-16 13:36:30 (178 views) The M5 market is in the dumpster. Sales numbers are really really ugly. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-07-16 15:05:48 (189 views) Yeh, people hear V10 and cringe... - daveak05 2008-07-16 17:18:04 (131 views) $5 Gas didn't affect my decision to buy an S6 last month. - Goldmember 2008-07-16 21:11:25 (99 views) Glad to hear it... - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:40:49 (79 views) $5 gas doesn't affect my thinking in choice of car. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 19:57:36 (108 views) With that mentality, why didn't you just offer to pay $10k for your Magnaflow? - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:46:45 (73 views) it wasn't just the cost of the part. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 22:02:24 (78 views) Re: it wasn't just the cost of the part. - daveak05 2008-07-16 22:09:47 (75 views) Just get a spare car that gets 30+ mpg - daveak05 2008-07-17 07:50:55 (55 views) I definitely give a sh1t about driving some econo-piece-of-crap, even if just for errands. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 07:54:47 (58 views) By all means, do what you want - daveak05 2008-07-17 08:45:49 (52 views) Oh no!!! Bob and Dave are at it again!!!!!!!!! - Vijay 2008-07-18 13:58:10 (24 views) Re: Oh no!!! Bob and Dave are at it again!!!!!!!!! This time...... - Vijay 2008-07-18 14:07:25 (31 views) We're never at it... - daveak05 2008-07-18 16:10:18 (33 views) Um, sorry but if I want to get to work - I HAVE TO DRIVE THERE. - 12RINGS 2008-07-17 06:57:15 (47 views) I spend an hour a day driving, minimum. I'm going to enjoy it. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 22:38:22 (29 views) You capitalist pig, Bob! - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:42:45 (63 views) my car is essentially part of my business entertainment budget, that's how I look at it. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 21:45:07 (66 views) Then it cuts into the bottomline of your business... - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:48:39 (54 views) yes, somewhat...but I'd rather have it that way than cutting into my personal bottom line. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 22:00:43 (55 views) Re: It's a buyers market... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-16 14:45:24 (150 views)
Driver's door handle cover - can you remove it without taking the door apart? - greatwhiteshark 2008-07-15 19:22:50 (105 views) The B5 owners should be able to speak volumes about door handles 0:) - Audis or VWs 4Life 2008-07-16 18:46:15 (18 views) My drivers side was loose on my B6 S4. The dealer ordered & painted a new handle and replaced.. - Fluffhead 2008-07-16 10:31:49 (68 views) Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible... - ToblertheDog 2008-07-16 05:46:59 (351 views) Thank you for the diagram. Where did you find it? - greatwhiteshark 2008-07-16 09:40:58 (31 views) ELSA is what I use on the garage laptop... - ToblertheDog 2008-07-16 11:05:06 (55 views) The last part of instruction for "trim' indicates it is possible... - daveak05 2008-07-16 08:32:19 (46 views) Ooops...I think your right. - ToblertheDog 2008-07-16 09:00:28 (38 views) Yeh, maybe he has more of an issue than just the painted plastic cover - daveak05 2008-07-16 09:06:03 (35 views) I think it's just the trim piece that's loose. Hopefully. Otherwise it's off to the glue store. - greatwhiteshark 2008-07-16 09:39:01 (25 views) you can remove the cover based on step 3 & add foam or adjust, just - Aarononymous 2008-07-16 18:33:24 (22 views) Mine on an A4 and S4 were loose...well, there was a little play in them... - daveak05 2008-07-16 10:09:53 (41 views)
This puts Viagra to shame.....I've been sporting wood for 6 straight hours........... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-15 16:54:57 (468 views) Which kit did you get? I have been considering the motorsports. - JMSIV 2008-07-17 06:26:20 (40 views) I've had the same problem for 3 months and I have NOT sought medical assistance.... ;op - bpp 2008-07-16 02:28:32 (98 views) Ya...what he said... - CanuckRS4 2008-07-15 18:27:41 (91 views)
New RS4 owner. A few questions. - sbh tuned 2008-07-15 16:01:25 (1105 views) How good of a deal did you get? - 12RINGS 2008-07-16 18:47:21 (73 views) Re: How good of a deal did you get? - sbh tuned 2008-07-17 06:20:10 (230 views) Sounds like a great deal to me. I'd have done it. - 12RINGS 2008-07-17 13:23:50 (46 views) No it won't get any louder. Add a $300 H-Pipe and be done with it. - ELEVENS 2008-07-16 08:21:08 (87 views) Congrats! - TTinGables 2008-07-16 06:23:11 (43 views) You dog you... - Steve Sherwood 2008-07-15 22:56:30 (87 views) Huh? - sbh tuned 2008-07-16 05:57:13 (51 views) upgrading from the A4 to S4 to RS4 - Steve S 2008-07-16 07:37:11 (68 views) Ahh. I love these cars, what can I say :) - sbh tuned 2008-07-16 07:40:59 (110 views) a) yes (on the hwy), 2)215 deg is normal under light load and ~85 ambient temp, 3) no. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 16:12:16 (189 views) yeah, get a cat back... - rutiger77 2008-07-15 16:55:09 (125 views) Thanks a lot! - sbh tuned 2008-07-15 16:48:07 (142 views) I haven't found a reason not to deflap. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 17:20:12 (179 views) How about some of the positive??? Considering doing it.... - NorthshoreRS4 2008-07-15 18:38:38 (149 views) the only positive is that you eliminate the possibility of the flap sticking. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 19:32:38 (130 views)
$8K off sticker for a Misano, Premium, Exclusive for anyone interested - RS Maniac 2008-07-15 12:37:51 (417 views) They are all going fo that now. i got mine in March of '08 for less than that. - bruised rs4 2008-07-15 15:31:59 (58 views) The local dealer had that same car with Titanium pkg recently - John Stahmann 2008-07-15 13:52:18 (157 views) Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the piano trim for the Titanium package either. I'd go CF too. - SpfldS4 2008-07-16 06:32:15 (78 views)
B8 RS4 getting the 3.0L Supercharged as well? - Uki 2008-07-15 08:25:18 (405 views) This just in: all Mercedes cars to be turbocharged by 2010 - RS Maniac 2008-07-17 13:38:44 (62 views) I think they will stick with NA V8s... - RS Maniac 2008-07-15 12:41:04 (189 views) In order for Audi..... - Audi S5 TC 2008-07-15 14:49:06 (223 views) sounds good, make it so. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 16:08:03 (95 views) It will most likely have another V8. From what I've read the RS cars will stick with V8's and V10's - Fluffhead 2008-07-15 08:46:04 (139 views) In that case..... - Audi S5 TC 2008-07-15 13:10:13 (161 views) They should throw a small turbocharger on the current FSI High Revving V8 - Auditude2.0T 2008-07-15 08:50:53 (178 views) they don't need FI to reach 450hp. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 09:27:51 (248 views) Bob, if there was any easy horsepower left on the table with this engine, the R8 would already have - Verrückt 2008-07-17 05:02:43 (126 views) why does it have to be easy? that's the mentality that cripples Audi's engine design staff. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 08:19:28 (65 views) That's right. By the same token those moron doctors haven't found a cure for AIDS yet either. - Verrückt 2008-07-17 10:00:44 (103 views) wow...is your T count running low, Chris? - Bob W. 2008-07-17 14:34:40 (56 views) What "problem" does the R8 engine have? - nyet 2008-07-18 02:05:46 (32 views) if it makes you feel better, substitute 'challenges' for 'problems'. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 07:35:34 (25 views) What makes you think getting 30 more hp out of that motor will be easy? - nyet 2008-07-18 09:47:25 (27 views) show me the thread where I said it would be easy. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:03:43 (23 views) "They don't need FI to reach 450 HP, just some tuning and maybe a tiny bump in displacement .." - RI A6 2008-07-18 11:15:39 (28 views) that's their problem. nyet used the word easy, not I. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:30:00 (26 views) Well said AGAIN, Scott - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:17:23 (22 views) you never did - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:07:02 (22 views) thank you. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:08:21 (24 views) I should thank YOU for getting this forum out of the low volume drivel... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:12:50 (27 views) it just cracks me up... - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:26:05 (32 views) "they" don't need FI to reach 450 hp - RI A6 2008-07-18 11:38:18 (26 views) I used the Champion car as an example. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:58:59 (29 views) Re: I used the Champion car as an example. - daveak05 2008-07-18 12:18:15 (23 views) I just don't see a way to 30 more HP with the RS4 engine in a street-legal configuration without FI - RI A6 2008-07-18 12:15:08 (23 views) LOL... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:34:52 (28 views) Asked and answered...nyet, you're trolling, and way late. - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:00:54 (26 views) I've read the whole thread several times - nyet 2008-07-18 10:07:59 (28 views) you need to read it again, and then show me your reading comprehension qualifications. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:07:48 (26 views) I'm with you, Nyet ... - RI A6 2008-07-18 10:29:57 (28 views) Well said Scott... - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:41:26 (27 views) Sorry, 420^^^ - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:42:43 (24 views) For the record, i think the r8 engine is a MARVEL of engineering - nyet 2008-07-18 10:38:09 (30 views) Speaking of engines... - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:54:18 (26 views) It also looks awesome in the back of the car! - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:50:16 (26 views) Okay, but it was already pretty well hashed out in this thread... - daveak05 2008-07-18 10:13:42 (28 views) LOL! - daveak05 2008-07-17 12:14:32 (38 views) Audi engineers need to perfect the perpetual motion machine to take the market from BMW. No doubt. - Verrückt 2008-07-17 12:19:24 (41 views) The argument is so moot... - daveak05 2008-07-17 12:25:40 (59 views) Technically, FI is equivalent to increasing displacement. - nyet 2008-07-18 02:07:11 (34 views) It has the same effect - daveak05 2008-07-18 07:31:08 (23 views) this truly is entertaining. - Bleu CHEEZE (Loren) 2008-07-17 10:07:04 (50 views) especially coming from the same guy who posted that it "wasn't worth arguing" with me 2 hrs ago. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 10:10:02 (88 views) I hate to be the one to tell this, but... - Bleu CHEEZE (Loren) 2008-07-17 11:12:26 (183 views) everyone's entitled to their opinion, and I'm entitled to mine - Bob W. 2008-07-17 14:22:39 (62 views) There is a market for Hannah Montana too - nyet 2008-07-18 02:05:16 (34 views) I could say the same about stg III B5S4 kits. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 08:05:16 (32 views) True. There are idiots who buy stage3 kits. - nyet 2008-07-18 09:52:45 (29 views) I never said you had an OTS stgIII kit. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:00:47 (31 views) Why, you are, of course. You're the one being defensive. - RI A6 2008-07-18 11:03:21 (25 views) I think you need to look up the definition of insecure. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:12:58 (30 views) hmm ... - RI A6 2008-07-18 11:23:25 (28 views) I'll take that... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:43:14 (23 views) not denying that at all. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:32:16 (22 views) a unique perspective... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:15:32 (30 views) can you blame him though? he's been totally jumped in this thread... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:08:26 (25 views) Yeah, but if Bob is as secure as he reports that he is, being jumped on will not bother him - RI A6 2008-07-18 11:24:31 (24 views) I wouldn't say it bothers me, per se....other than the time I have to waste responding. - Bob W. 2008-07-18 11:34:45 (25 views) Bob, you're way ahead - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:38:31 (24 views) You still have to defned yourself... - daveak05 2008-07-18 11:29:07 (29 views) The no brain part? - daveak05 2008-07-18 08:14:37 (24 views) Bob, not being an engineer, I don't expect you to understand - RI A6 2008-07-17 09:38:09 (89 views) I agree, Scott... - daveak05 2008-07-17 12:18:37 (55 views) It doesn't take an engineer to know they can do 30hp better. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 10:07:30 (85 views) Bob, why do you think the new M3 came in at slightly less HP than the RS4? - daveak05 2008-07-17 12:32:55 (67 views) The new M3 is exactly the same HP as the RS4 - 420hp/414SAE - RS Maniac 2008-07-17 13:35:50 (50 views) have seen both on the same dyno in same conditions, same fuel, etc... - DVS27T 2008-07-17 15:00:10 (50 views) Another prime example. To keeps costs reasonable, the BMW V8 is largely based on the V10. - Verrückt 2008-07-17 13:08:17 (34 views) As much as they can use out of an existing design, all the better... - daveak05 2008-07-17 13:15:33 (73 views) Yeah, it's not like emission standards, noise standards, and costs are an issue or anything. - Verrückt 2008-07-17 10:38:17 (43 views) Well Bob, they can't make the engine any bigger. - Verrückt 2008-07-15 19:10:57 (168 views) any engine can be made bigger. - Bob W. 2008-07-15 21:35:13 (159 views) The current trend is smaller though, via turbo and SC - daveak05 2008-07-16 08:37:07 (111 views) an incidence of 1 isn't really a trend. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 08:39:36 (109 views) Every automaker is working on downsizing projects. Most have made this public. - Verrückt 2008-07-16 13:39:58 (87 views) among their high-end sedans?!? I don't think so. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 20:47:18 (88 views) "All Mercedes cars to be turbocharged by 2010" - Verrückt 2008-07-17 07:12:58 (72 views) oddly enough, a story that was released TODAY, after I made that post. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 07:58:36 (78 views) Bob, cause and effect... - daveak05 2008-07-17 08:08:15 (78 views) they're not going to disappear anytime soon....see below. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 08:18:04 (57 views) Focus on the comment "midterm" - daveak05 2008-07-17 08:26:21 (70 views) Yes, but if follows on previously releases which do speak of AMG - RI A6 2008-07-17 08:08:12 (71 views) that's doesn't say anything about downsizing the engines, which is what Verruckt is speculating. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 08:17:13 (63 views) Speculating? No. Companies who work with Mercedes get information long before press releases. - Verrückt 2008-07-17 08:18:59 (67 views) yes, speculating. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 08:26:51 (70 views) I don't know off the top of my head exactly what engines MB will be releasing from 2010 on... - Verrückt 2008-07-17 08:44:44 (65 views) of course you don't, that's why I said you're speculating. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 09:23:20 (50 views) They could be pacifying their AMG customers until the hammer slams down - daveak05 2008-07-17 08:32:50 (67 views) it doesn't make sense from every angle. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 08:41:06 (77 views) so, hp/l isnt' efficiency? - nyet 2008-07-17 12:44:46 (49 views) Bob, - daveak05 2008-07-17 08:52:17 (68 views) The last two lines of your post are the only hints of intelligence you've brought to this thread... - Verrückt 2008-07-17 08:49:26 (68 views) they're the only ones that you recognized, which is what I would expect from an underling. - Bob W. 2008-07-17 09:27:10 (50 views) It will happen, Bob... - daveak05 2008-07-16 22:59:06 (77 views) Yes, BMW and Audi talked of a move 'back' to smaller turbo engines some time ago... - daveak05 2008-07-16 13:57:55 (94 views) you're referring to the base models, I'm referring to the top AMG and ///M models. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 20:48:48 (73 views) I'm not referring to the base models... - daveak05 2008-07-16 22:52:08 (81 views) Ford is even saying they will put a turbocharged 4-banger in the F150 and Mustang... - Verrückt 2008-07-16 14:11:51 (99 views) yeah, the same idiotic approach that gave us the Pinto. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 20:19:36 (73 views) Bob, Ford's new turbo engines are receiving a lot of accolades and excitement... - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:25:45 (90 views) lol...yeah, the xr4ti has held up really well. - Bob W. 2008-07-16 21:34:55 (86 views) About as well as the Audi Fox and predecessors to the A4... - daveak05 2008-07-16 21:56:34 (83 views) Yes, the plan is for the new, yet to be released 3.5 'Ecotec' turbo v6... - daveak05 &