I havent floored it yet

myroad · 10-24-2005, 05:21 PM

but I want to

impressions after 5 days of driving my new 4.2

1. The engine is still the single most compelling part of this car -- sound/throttle response exhilirating

2. Bigger difference between SPort and Drive compared with old 2.7T (both tips) -- the sport mode in the 4.2 will happily stay in 4th or even 3rd where throttle reponse and sound are just amazing. You really have to try to get it into 5th.

3. First tank run entirely in sport mode in the burbs -- 16.7 mpg

4. Nav plus beats the h3ll out of the Nav minus I used to have. There is a "map" mode which lets you keep a real-time map on the screen that tracks your position on a map of your area (kind of like the "marauders map" from Harry Potter) with the scale that you choose. Very neat. (kids love it)

5. The radio is better than my 2003 ar. Much better mid range and Bass. Can actually crank it without distorting. The AM reception in Manhattan is now good enough to actually get NYC stations. WCBS/WFAN/WINS used to be pure static.

6. The heated steering wheel was very nice this morning.

7. when can I floor it? When, huh? when?

mustbeaudi · 10-24-2005, 05:36 PM

paulroad · 10-24-2005, 05:50 PM

200 miles... just calm and easy..listen to it.
201-500..FLOOR from 40+ (not from a stop) it to about 80 MPH.. but don't stay at a constant speed for more than minute or so.. stay high but vary your speed. Keep the RPM regardless of geat to less than say..5000 RPM. Watch the oil on the stick for the first 1000 miles.

Been doing this with every NEW car we have ever owned since 1981. Never had a problem..just smiles.

mustbeaudi · 10-24-2005, 06:50 PM

overtake another car, while still keeping it under a RPM limit (say, 2/3) is a recognized break-in technique to help seat the rings, etc. You can find many expert references to this if you search online or read tech sections, even in last few months of Road and Track issues IIRC. I don't agree with Paulroad (and my father, incidentally) to floor it from stop or very low MPH, if that's what Paulroad means.

paulroad · 10-24-2005, 06:54 PM

mustbeaudi · 10-24-2005, 07:20 PM

page 152, Tech Corresp. - summarized:

Also seek periods of high vacuum in cylinders to better seat "back side" of rings & grooves, as opposed to the side normally pressurized by combustion. Lift throttle at speed and coast in gear to a low rpm, dropping 20 MPH, to create vac. Running errands around town gives this effect. Also the flooring is discussed.

scfan · 10-24-2005, 10:42 PM

I'm in love with the exhaust note and the mechanical sounds. My buddy, who had a A6 4.2 and currently a C5 Vette, came back with a big smile after driving my ar 4.2!!

My love affair with the ar is renewed.

myroad · 10-25-2005, 04:24 AM

thanks guys...still a little giddy

arob · 10-25-2005, 04:35 AM

tazerproof · 10-25-2005, 07:39 AM

Just noticed your sig...I've been thinking about an older A6 Avant to mod the heck out of and have been getting "whaddaya need 2 wagons for?"...sheesh

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paulroad AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 18,425	Paul's phylosophy of new car break in...(edited) 200 miles... just calm and easy..listen to it. 201-500..FLOOR from 40+ (not from a stop) it to about 80 MPH.. but don't stay at a constant speed for more than minute or so.. stay high but vary your speed. Keep the RPM regardless of geat to less than say..5000 RPM. Watch the oil on the stick for the first 1000 miles. Been doing this with every NEW car we have ever owned since 1981. Never had a problem..just smiles. __________________ 4/23/11: S4 Premium Plus, S'Tronic, Nav, Titanium body Original Ride: • Bought New May 2003 allroad 2.7t 6 Speed • Sold @ 217,856 miles on April 23, 2011 -Mod/Repair Log 2400 Miles 5/28/11 New Conti Extreme DWS A/S Tires--smooths out the ride OEM Dipstick--Need to see and smell the oil OEM Rubber Mats--Look better than Stock Carpet and last longer

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mustbeaudi AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,105	Flooring it, but from cruising speed and under load as if to overtake another car, while still keeping it under a RPM limit (say, 2/3) is a recognized break-in technique to help seat the rings, etc. You can find many expert references to this if you search online or read tech sections, even in last few months of Road and Track issues IIRC. I don't agree with Paulroad (and my father, incidentally) to floor it from stop or very low MPH, if that's what Paulroad means. __________________ mustbeaudi's rings: 07 Lava A3 2.0t DSG Prem OpenSky Tech Audio SOLD - 01 allroad (hers) - to a new member of the Audi fold. SOLD - 02 S6 (his) - now with a fellow AW'er in CO. mustbeaudi AT yahoo DOT

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mustbeaudi AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,105	Ah, found it by accident in October R&T: page 152, Tech Corresp. - summarized: Also seek periods of high vacuum in cylinders to better seat "back side" of rings & grooves, as opposed to the side normally pressurized by combustion. Lift throttle at speed and coast in gear to a low rpm, dropping 20 MPH, to create vac. Running errands around town gives this effect. Also the flooring is discussed. __________________ mustbeaudi's rings: 07 Lava A3 2.0t DSG Prem OpenSky Tech Audio SOLD - 01 allroad (hers) - to a new member of the Audi fold. SOLD - 02 S6 (his) - now with a fellow AW'er in CO. mustbeaudi AT yahoo DOT

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10-24-2005, 10:42 PM	#7
scfan AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,491	Just wait till you hear the exhaust at full throttle; the "burrap" sounds like refined glass packs! I'm in love with the exhaust note and the mechanical sounds. My buddy, who had a A6 4.2 and currently a C5 Vette, came back with a big smile after driving my ar 4.2!! My love affair with the ar is renewed. __________________ <big>I'm a Porsche 911!</big> You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it. Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

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