RE: New Audi RS4 Bronze Edition is 'built for stealth'
Discussion
had ham said:
Quite like that, even though I'm not generally a fan of Audis.
However I cannot stand privacy glass - it really does make the car look like a van, more so with this incarnation.
This - so much this! However I cannot stand privacy glass - it really does make the car look like a van, more so with this incarnation.
I'm relieved actually - I thought I was the only person who hated privacy glass.
wab172uk said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
wab172uk said:
I thought the German's weren't supposed to have a sense of humour?
Because someone's having a laugh. £82,000 !!!!! For an A4?
You're getting confused, it's an RS4. I don't think the A4 can be had with this engine, gearbox, suspension, interior bits, brakes and several different body panels.Because someone's having a laugh. £82,000 !!!!! For an A4?
It's just the RS4 is top of the A4 Tree.
It's still £82,000 for an Audi A4.
Looks like Mr. and Mrs. Vader's family hack.
Plenty of room for Luke and Leia in the back.
Problem is, Darth doesn't like the handling. It's far too heavy, and therefore with Death Star like inertia - it doesn't like to go round corners. Fast in a straight-line, but boringly dull everywhere else. Typical Audi then. All looks, noise and flash, but no real performance car substance.
Good job he has a light-weight Tie Fighter in the garage on a battery minder. For those days when he just needs a reasonable amount of straight-line performance - but by heck, it loves to carve up Death Star surface obstacles at the weekend!
Plenty of room for Luke and Leia in the back.
Problem is, Darth doesn't like the handling. It's far too heavy, and therefore with Death Star like inertia - it doesn't like to go round corners. Fast in a straight-line, but boringly dull everywhere else. Typical Audi then. All looks, noise and flash, but no real performance car substance.
Good job he has a light-weight Tie Fighter in the garage on a battery minder. For those days when he just needs a reasonable amount of straight-line performance - but by heck, it loves to carve up Death Star surface obstacles at the weekend!
wab172uk said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
wab172uk said:
I thought the German's weren't supposed to have a sense of humour?
Because someone's having a laugh. £82,000 !!!!! For an A4?
You're getting confused, it's an RS4. I don't think the A4 can be had with this engine, gearbox, suspension, interior bits, brakes and several different body panels.Because someone's having a laugh. £82,000 !!!!! For an A4?
It's just the RS4 is top of the A4 Tree.
It's still £82,000 for an Audi A4.
DazzaSport said:
Looks like Mr. and Mrs. Vader's family hack.
Plenty of room for Luke and Leia in the back.
Problem is, Darth doesn't like the handling. It's far too heavy, and therefore with Death Star like inertia - it doesn't like to go round corners. Fast in a straight-line, but boringly dull everywhere else. Typical Audi then. All looks, noise and flash, but no real performance car substance.
Good job he has a light-weight Tie Fighter in the garage on a battery minder. For those days when he just needs a reasonable amount of straight-line performance - but by heck, it loves to carve up Death Star surface obstacles at the weekend!
Not to spoil your Star Wars story, but didn't the much older generation RS4 whip round the Top Gear test track faster than an exige, in the same time as an Evora? I find your lack of faith in its handling disturbing.Plenty of room for Luke and Leia in the back.
Problem is, Darth doesn't like the handling. It's far too heavy, and therefore with Death Star like inertia - it doesn't like to go round corners. Fast in a straight-line, but boringly dull everywhere else. Typical Audi then. All looks, noise and flash, but no real performance car substance.
Good job he has a light-weight Tie Fighter in the garage on a battery minder. For those days when he just needs a reasonable amount of straight-line performance - but by heck, it loves to carve up Death Star surface obstacles at the weekend!
GoodCompany said:
Not to spoil your Star Wars story, but didn't the much older generation RS4 whip round the Top Gear test track faster than an exige, in the same time as an Evora? I find your lack of faith in its handling disturbing.
LOL. Good response. Dunsfold is actually quite forgiving. It's plenty wide in places with lots of fast straight sections - perfect territory for an under-steering Audi. Quite different to your average 'B' road.
It seems that Audi think that the way to improve the cars handling / grip is to add even more rubber to the corners. As a way to combat the cars weight and the distribution of said weight.
The more rubber they add, the more lifeless the steering gets, the more isolated the driver feels. The car is fast, but doesn't feel it. Even if it is quick round Dunsfold - an Exige or Evora is a much more exciting proposition. They'll feel quick too.
popeyewhite said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
One could argue that it's a totally different model with a similar-looking body.
DazzaSport said:
GoodCompany said:
Not to spoil your Star Wars story, but didn't the much older generation RS4 whip round the Top Gear test track faster than an exige, in the same time as an Evora? I find your lack of faith in its handling disturbing.
LOL. Good response. Dunsfold is actually quite forgiving. It's plenty wide in places with lots of fast straight sections - perfect territory for an under-steering Audi. Quite different to your average 'B' road.
It seems that Audi think that the way to improve the cars handling / grip is to add even more rubber to the corners. As a way to combat the cars weight and the distribution of said weight.
The more rubber they add, the more lifeless the steering gets, the more isolated the driver feels. The car is fast, but doesn't feel it. Even if it is quick round Dunsfold - an Exige or Evora is a much more exciting proposition. They'll feel quick too.
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