B8 RS4 - questions...

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Dav_s

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1,774 posts

191 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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Hello,

Why is it that some of the new RS4's have a silver front splitter (I think it's called a splitter - basically lower lip of the front spoiler) and also a silver piece of trim on the rear as well?

Also are there any real "must have" optional extras on these?

Thanks

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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I think it is a standard feature, looks really crap and a bit chavvy on such an exclusive car. Mind you they are bloomin quick, got left standing by one on the M3 this morning.

djc206

12,246 posts

124 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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It's an option. Mine is colour coded which I think looks better.

iluvmercs

7,541 posts

226 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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It's an option called "Matt Aluminium Pack" (perhaps it's "Package" or "Trim"), I can't remember exactly. Either way it was a factory option.

It could/can be specificed on other RS cars, too.

Plenty of cars without it, but if you find "the one" and it has this unwanted option, I'm sure any competent paint shop can colour code it.

Darren

Dav_s

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1,774 posts

191 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Cheers guys. The car I'm interested in doesn't have it and I was just wondering if it signified something important! I'm more interested in having the black optic option.

Djc I've just seen your profile pic. Stunning car. Exactly what I'm looking at getting.

Wilmslowboy

4,189 posts

205 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Mine has the black pack
Spoiler, grill, grill surround, window surrounds and roof rails all in black


With regards spec, here is mine...

Reverse camera and phone are useful and sports pack means 20" alloys, sports exhaust and funny steering

Best bit (after the v8 noise) is the red callipers


djc206

12,246 posts

124 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Dav_s said:
Cheers guys. The car I'm interested in doesn't have it and I was just wondering if it signified something important! I'm more interested in having the black optic option.

Djc I've just seen your profile pic. Stunning car. Exactly what I'm looking at getting.
Thanks

I specced it:

Sepang blue
Black optics
20" titanium v spokes
Driver assistance package
Sports package
Privacy glass
Heated front and rear seats
Audi connect high
B&O
Advanced Key
Fine nappa leather

I'm sure I've missed something but basically it's got quite a bit but no bucket seats

Dav_s

Original Poster:

1,774 posts

191 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Sounds very similar spec to the one I'll hopefully be getting.

Copied from the advert:
"....sepang metallic pearl blue + black optic pack with plenty of optional extras, Upgrades - 20" 5 V spoke design polished titanium alloy wheels, Privacy glass, Dynamic ride control, Mobile phone preparation - High with Audi Connect, Adaptive cruise control, Audi active lane assist, Audi parking system advanced, Maximum speed limiter increased to 174 mph, Piano black finish inlay, Bang + Olufsen advanced sound system, Metallic paint, High beam assistant, Audi exclusive leather steering wheel rim, Fine nappa leather upholstery with front sports seats, Load area rail system and fixing kit, Hill hold control, Black styling pack - RS4, Performance pack, Reverse camera, Clifford alarm system built in to key, 24 hour monitored tracker system..."

djc206

12,246 posts

124 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Sounds like a beaut but then I'm a little biased

Dav_s

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1,774 posts

191 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Biased? Not at all - you just have excellent taste ;-)

Car is in the midlands at the moment, unfortunately it didn't make it's way down south before xmas (would've been one hell of a present to myself), but should hopefully be mine before New Years

Doink

1,652 posts

146 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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Wish I could pcensoredg afford something like that mad

djc206

12,246 posts

124 months

Thursday 25th December 2014
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Dav_s said:
Biased? Not at all - you just have excellent taste ;-)

Car is in the midlands at the moment, unfortunately it didn't make it's way down south before xmas (would've been one hell of a present to myself), but should hopefully be mine before New Years
Taste is not something I've ever been accused of possessing before.

A car is of no use if you're pissed anyway so the wait is worthwhile.

To the guy who says he can't afford one, patience my friend, depreciation on these things means it's only a matter of time, another wait worthwhile if you ask me

Doink

1,652 posts

146 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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djc206 said:
Dav_s said:
Biased? Not at all - you just have excellent taste ;-)

Car is in the midlands at the moment, unfortunately it didn't make it's way down south before xmas (would've been one hell of a present to myself), but should hopefully be mine before New Years
Taste is not something I've ever been accused of possessing before.

A car is of no use if you're pissed anyway so the wait is worthwhile.

To the guy who says he can't afford one, patience my friend, depreciation on these things means it's only a matter of time, another wait worthwhile if you ask me
Yeah but by then they've 60k on the clock and possibly out of warranty and not the car of the moment, if you don't mind me asking what sort of jobs do you guys have to be able to afford these types of cars, I see threads about getting R8's and RS6's, ok the older v8 R8 you can get for 50/60k now but jesus that's still a helluva lot of dough, 50k on a car is what I can only dream about, FYI i'm just a service engineer on 30k with an 80k mortgage, could never justify a new car purely because of the depreciation but could stretch to 25k for something used that's already lost a chunk, currently running a 18k 61 plate A4 avant black edition and waiting for the A6 avant black edition to come down a bit, be a while yet before the current RS4 is 25k frown

djc206

12,246 posts

124 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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I'm an Air Traffic Controller

Doink

1,652 posts

146 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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Well there you are then that's about 100k a year lol!

Blue62

8,748 posts

151 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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In answer to the original question, you can't any longer spec the Alu pack, unless you go for the limited edition. I pick mine up on Jan 2, it's prism silver with black optics, black mirrors, sports pack (titanium rotors), tech pack, pan roof, B & O, side assist, privacy and a few other odds and sods I can't remember as it's so long since I specced the damn thing, can't wait!

likesachange

2,630 posts

193 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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A little bit of topic..

I'm a huge fan of the rs4, best looking estate ever made imo. I have a c63 wagon which is frustrating in these winter months...

Having read many reports of the b7 suffering from coking up and loosing a chunk of power... I am presuming the b8 will be the same or have they rectified it somehow??

J

nickekins

7 posts

169 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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Just stumbled upon this post at the time I'm looking to replace my 2012 RS4.

I understand the standard kit has changed a bit since mine arrived (one of the first to arrive in the UK).

The things I rue after these last 2 years/30K miles are firstly not getting the driver memory seats, and secondly speccing it with DRC. I didn't go with the Sports pack as I didn't like the Rotors which were were mandatory at the time nor the dynamic steering.

The main fault with this car, which I must admit I like rather than love, is the ride. The DRC in Dynamic is too firm, in Comfort too soft, and Auto too schizophrenic. It just never feels great. I heard that its a lot better on standard suspension.


mikeyscott

1,200 posts

207 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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djc206 said:
I'm an Air Traffic Controller
Explains why I think I have seen your car pic local to me.

Nice, know a couple of people working at Swanwick.

Lovely car. Sadly I have just purchased a MK5 R32 so nothing like it

Blue62

8,748 posts

151 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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nickekins said:
Just stumbled upon this post at the time I'm looking to replace my 2012 RS4.

I understand the standard kit has changed a bit since mine arrived (one of the first to arrive in the UK).

The things I rue after these last 2 years/30K miles are firstly not getting the driver memory seats, and secondly speccing it with DRC. I didn't go with the Sports pack as I didn't like the Rotors which were were mandatory at the time nor the dynamic steering.

The main fault with this car, which I must admit I like rather than love, is the ride. The DRC in Dynamic is too firm, in Comfort too soft, and Auto too schizophrenic. It just never feels great. I heard that its a lot better on standard suspension.

I tend to agree having driven both DRC and non DRC, but it's pretty marginal in my experience and the residual value of non sport pack was a concern for me. What you going for next?