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Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
03-07-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 27,353
Posted By blinsc

I know this is an Audi forum but have you driven...

I know this is an Audi forum but have you driven the C63 S yet? I have appointment on Thursday to test drive a C63 S and if all goes well secure an order for a 2018 model.

If you have driven one,...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-02-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,278
Posted By blinsc

The guy didn't know what TD1 means (yet he claims...

The guy didn't know what TD1 means (yet he claims he has prior tuning experience) and the car in question is a lease. I wonder what they will say when his lease is up.
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,043
Posted By blinsc

I'm no "expert" but another thing leasing does is...

I'm no "expert" but another thing leasing does is it establishes the total cost of ownership for the duration at the very beginning of the transaction, assuming you don't grossly exceed the miles or...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
01-31-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By blinsc

I don't know if I would expect the 8-speed to...

I don't know if I would expect the 8-speed to shift faster than the DSG. For one thing, it is not the same 8-speed that is found in the Corvette. The Corvette uses a transmission designed in-house...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
11-27-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,181
Posted By blinsc

$27k, if you can get it for that, seems like a...

$27k, if you can get it for that, seems like a pretty decent price to me.

The only thing that would bother me is the relatively high mileage (41k) coupled with 66 mi each day means you'll probably...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
11-01-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,183
Posted By blinsc

There was a local news story (I'm from Houston) a...

There was a local news story (I'm from Houston) a few months back about this exact thing. It said that Audi and KIA had issued voluntary recalls on certain models (didn't say which) but it looks...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-11-2015, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By blinsc

The Genesis coupe might lighter be but the...

The Genesis coupe might lighter be but the Genesis sedan (in the ad) weighs over 4500 lbs if it's the V8.
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 56,447
Posted By blinsc

Car and Driver drove a 2017 A4 with quattro and...

Car and Driver drove a 2017 A4 with quattro and DSG.

2017 Audi A4 First Drive ? Review ? Car and Driver (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-audi-a4-first-drive-review)

"...the only...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 56,447
Posted By blinsc

The curious thing is the 2017 A4 will be using an...

The curious thing is the 2017 A4 will be using an "all-new" 7-speed DSG. One thing to note is the DSG fitted to the B8.5 S4 was fairly heavy (I think curb weights for DSG-equipped cars vs. 6-speed...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 56,447
Posted By blinsc

An article I read said the DSG couldn't handle...

An article I read said the DSG couldn't handle the torque of the 3.0L turbo coming with the 2017 S4 but that didn't make sense to me since the S6/7 uses the DSG and makes over 400 ft/lbs.

I'm...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
08-29-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 41,051
Posted By blinsc

Off-topic correction: R and 1 are not connected...

Off-topic correction: R and 1 are not connected to the same clutch. Odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) are on one transmission shaft, even gears (2, 4, 6) and reverse are on the other. Sequential transmissions...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
07-28-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,924
Posted By blinsc

I do like the GranTurismo although on paper its...

I do like the GranTurismo although on paper its specs are a bit underwhelming for a car with almost 450 horsepower. At road-legal speeds, as you have confirmed for us, isn't really any faster than...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
07-12-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By blinsc

"Sorry officer. I... I didn't know I couldn't do...

"Sorry officer. I... I didn't know I couldn't do that."
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-26-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 33,454
Posted By blinsc

OT: Mitodad - just curious, when you typed out...

OT: Mitodad - just curious, when you typed out your signature, did you leave out the model on purpose? Is it an A7? Is it even an Audi?! :D

2014 Prestige Ibis White, Velvet Beige with Peat...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-26-2015, 03:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By blinsc

I am not a mechanic, but all that sounds normal...

I am not a mechanic, but all that sounds normal to me. Basically, the car will idle a little higher than normal on start to warm up the catalytic converters or other systems more quickly. This is...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-22-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 33,454
Posted By blinsc

Search for superswiss' posts on this subject (S5...

Search for superswiss' posts on this subject (S5 vs RS5) and you will see why the RS5 costs substantially more than the S5 despite the similarities.

And I agree, the S5's interior is already...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
01-13-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,593
Posted By blinsc

I personally wouldn't do the switch. The S5 is a...

I personally wouldn't do the switch. The S5 is a great car, don't get me wrong, but this is a sideways move at best (+AWD -outright performance) and a downgrade depending on what's important to you...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-19-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,803
Posted By blinsc

I guess I wasn't clear, but what I meant was, the...

I guess I wasn't clear, but what I meant was, the cars I've had other than the S5 have been small two-seaters. That's all.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
10-14-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,803
Posted By blinsc

It sure does seem rare these days for an...

It sure does seem rare these days for an automaker to make a car that is subjectively better on all fronts than its predecessor* regardless of how good the car actually is.

What about the RS4 do...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
07-11-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,583
Posted By blinsc

The tangible benefits in "regular driving" are...

The tangible benefits in "regular driving" are probably pretty minimal, but it's also an $1100 option on a $60k+ car. I'm not saying $1100 isn't a lot of money, but there are probably worse ways to...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
05-14-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,754
Posted By blinsc

The parasitic loss from the V6's supercharger is...

The parasitic loss from the V6's supercharger is ~2 hp at idle to ~50 hp at redline. Since you only have six gears with the manual, it's unlikely the V6 would do any better than the V8 in terms of...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
04-20-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By blinsc

If you have the ability I would recommend that...

If you have the ability I would recommend that you go ahead and change the subject title since it's clear he input his email address in the wrong field.

Maybe something like "S5 Dynamic Mode Shift...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-26-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,300
Posted By blinsc

I test drove a Cayman S in February, then...

I test drove a Cayman S in February, then immediately placed an order. My car enters production on 4/11, supposed to land in Houston on 6/13 (but dealer claims most orders make it in about 2 weeks...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-16-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,227
Posted By blinsc

It's a good deal, financially, unless there is a...

It's a good deal, financially, unless there is a family of raccoons living in the trunk. Just don't go into it thinking you are getting a new car. While I personally wouldn't buy a vehicle with...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-16-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,081
Posted By blinsc

Huh. I'll have to check that out. My car is...

Huh. I'll have to check that out. My car is always in Dynamic, but of course it starts in D mode. What I do know for certain is that the dash indicator only shows D, S, or MX where X is the...
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