Considering a 2013 S4
03-01-2013, 07:38 AM
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I'm most torn on the sports diff especially after my experience with Volvo's active suspension. Part of me is thinking that I should just err on the side of getting it. As for the active suspension, I've yet to read an article on any car's active chassis settings that has convinced me its really worth it. They all seem to boil down to a neat gimmick that is better executed through adjustable coilovers.
03-01-2013, 07:57 AM
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When I test drove the S4 in San Francisco I found the ride was quite harsh in both comfort and dynamic mode and was having a hard time noticing the difference. Maybe after more driving I will see it, but it wasn't a case of "holy crap that's really different!!!" This also influenced my choice in getting the 18's because the 19's on the test vehicle rode really hard. I like the extra performance, but I'm also going to drive this car on regular roads a lot and with my family.
I think 18's on firm will be all the fun I want. I'll probably leave it normal mode most of the time, and use the other two modes for special occasions while appropriate.
I think 18's on firm will be all the fun I want. I'll probably leave it normal mode most of the time, and use the other two modes for special occasions while appropriate.
03-01-2013, 10:17 AM
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03-01-2013, 08:49 PM
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Normally I wouldn't hesitate the throw a car salesman under the bus but this one was one of our own. It's possible that the team gave him the wrong car though. He originally scheduled a different car for me and the lot car jockey brought out the wrong car and we had to scramble around to get another one. Either way, the car is ordered with it, and I hope it turns out more variable than on the test drive. The streets in SF really are utter crap and could have been worse than the system could handle.
03-02-2013, 02:53 PM
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Picked up my S4 with Sport Diff, no ADS and 19" peelers, today. I'm very pleased with the ride; not too harsh at all, even on the bumpy and pitted NY winter roads.
04-11-2013, 06:22 AM
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I feel the Sports Diff is the real deal. It's a very noticeable improvement with spirited cornering. The steering in Dynamic mode feels a little too heavy and artificial to me, but you can de-select that in an Individual setting mode.
Nobody emphasized one of the best features of the Drive Select - the tuneable exhaust. If you're like me and sick of messing with aftermarket stuff to get a decent sound out of your S4, the ADS option gives your engine a nice note when in Dynamic mode.
My kid and nephew "borrowed" my S4 for a test drive in this video. It'll give you an idea of the in-car sound with ADS in Dynamic mode.
Nobody emphasized one of the best features of the Drive Select - the tuneable exhaust. If you're like me and sick of messing with aftermarket stuff to get a decent sound out of your S4, the ADS option gives your engine a nice note when in Dynamic mode.
My kid and nephew "borrowed" my S4 for a test drive in this video. It'll give you an idea of the in-car sound with ADS in Dynamic mode.
04-12-2013, 05:29 PM
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I feel the Sports Diff is the real deal. It's a very noticeable improvement with spirited cornering. The steering in Dynamic mode feels a little too heavy and artificial to me, but you can de-select that in an Individual setting mode.
Nobody emphasized one of the best features of the Drive Select - the tuneable exhaust. If you're like me and sick of messing with aftermarket stuff to get a decent sound out of your S4, the ADS option gives your engine a nice note when in Dynamic mode.
My kid and nephew "borrowed" my S4 for a test drive in this video. It'll give you an idea of the in-car sound with ADS in Dynamic mode.
2013 Audi S4 - Sport Exhaust, Review, Acceleration, 125mph - YouTube
Nobody emphasized one of the best features of the Drive Select - the tuneable exhaust. If you're like me and sick of messing with aftermarket stuff to get a decent sound out of your S4, the ADS option gives your engine a nice note when in Dynamic mode.
My kid and nephew "borrowed" my S4 for a test drive in this video. It'll give you an idea of the in-car sound with ADS in Dynamic mode.
2013 Audi S4 - Sport Exhaust, Review, Acceleration, 125mph - YouTube
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