Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/10141438326_7d251780c0_b.jpg Just made an offer on it. New, 4 year warranty, and I'm trying to get them to throw in the maintennance plan too. It's a sweet ride. Responsive, comfortable, and corners like crazy. The shifter sucks, and the brake pedal is way over-boosted, and I'll have to spend some time getting the driving position the way I like it. But the brake pedal thing is to be expected these days, and the shifter is no real suprise either. So we'll see what they say about my offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hmm.. The Audi "New Car Smell" sticks in your nose for a long time. Probably by design, now that I think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 someone post up a picture of the timing chain on that v8. they sound amazing, but are a bit slow if you're used to 400hp cars. awd, so you can drive it in the weather and be fine. my buddy owned one. i would have bought it for a fun winter daily, if not for the carbon build up issue Dat chain http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af40/ted_kennedy/s4enginealt.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 PS: get the sport diff or you will regret it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 PS: get the sport diff or you will regret it later. What benefit does it give? I don't plan to AutoX or track this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 What benefit does it give? I don't plan to AutoX or track this car. 200% more fun around corners... Drive one hard in dymanic with and without it. Oversteer on demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 200% more fun around corners... Drive one hard in dymanic with and without it. Oversteer on demand. I think I remember it on the sticker. I've got the sales guy checking it out to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 So it does not have the diff.. Gonna have to think about this now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 BTW in the one that said hello to you and asked about other Advanced Auto people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Honestly this is what I do daily and I would honestly say go DSG with sports rear diff. Read up on Crown Gear and how it can help move power around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 BTW in the one that said hello to you and asked about other Advanced Auto people. Cool. I haven't put all the faces to names yet. So the more I look into it, the more I'm sure I'd be unhappy without the sport diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Cool. I haven't put all the faces to names yet. So the more I look into it, the more I'm sure I'd be unhappy without the sport diff. I mean honestly after hearing you talk about how you drive today I think it would be something you really would like to have. Let me know what you think of the crown gear. The DSG transmission is where it is at. I think both myself and Jones would say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would say try this one we have in stock too and let us know what you think. Same color combo too! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/me8evy6e.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Draco, FWIW, I drove the DSG & 6MT B8 S4's back to back several times @ MAG and still ended up buying the DSG. I thought it fit the chassis much better vs a smaller car with a 6mt. The 6mt clutch and shifting left something to be desired IMO. I'm a die hard 6MT guy as you know, but if I had it to do over, I'd still get the DSG. Flash/Pulley and she went 12.3 @112. Not bad for a 28mpg awd V6. That pop during shifts never gets old, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 That pop during shifts never gets old, ever.:fuckyeah: Love those downshifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would be a huge risk for me... The guy I was working with isn't expecting me back until Wednesday, but I might swing by tomorrow and try the DSG then. 63 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would be a huge risk for me... The guy I was working with isn't expecting me back until Wednesday, but I might swing by tomorrow and try the DSG then. 63 though... It's worth trying, you may hate it, but it's worth finding out before you buy. If you ever mod, they hold up a bit better to mods as well, vs swapping out a clutch at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 It's worth trying, you may hate it, but it's worth finding out before you buy. If you ever mod, they hold up a bit better to mods as well, vs swapping out a clutch at some point. I was disappointed in how the S5 shifted.. You can tell Audi tried as hard as possible to disconnect the driver from the machinery. The shifter felt more like an exaggerated switch for selecting gears rather than a part of the transmission. Guess I'll see tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I was disappointed in how the S5 shifted.. You can tell Audi tried as hard as possible to disconnect the driver from the machinery. The shifter felt more like an exaggerated switch for selecting gears rather than a part of the transmission. Guess I'll see tomorrow. I felt much of the same issues out of the B8 S4. Rubbery and the clutch action just didn't feel natural, I just couldn't get into a groove with it like I usually do with a car. The DSG felt much better in the chassis, and made it feel "lighter" and more alive. Blips the throttle, and feels great. Favorite thing to do was grab 2nd and spin her around round-abouts. With the sport diff, you could hold it all day, so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I will say the shifting is great compared to the V8 cars. I understand the disconnect thing, but I like being able to hit my gears on time then fighting with the car to do so. I'm not one for stiff clutch pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 If you think you will get bored with dsg prior to ownership, it will happen, no matter the car. I had a dsg GTI and the first 2 months or so we're great, then the honeymoon phase wore off and I got incredibly bored. Sold it because of the dsg. Especially you who is so critical of disconnected feeling of Audi's it'd be the biggest part of that imo. I'm in 6mt camp. I'd drive both and see what you like best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 If you think you will get bored with dsg prior to ownership, it will happen, no matter the car. I had a dsg GTI and the first 2 months or so we're great, then the honeymoon phase wore off and I got incredibly bored. Sold it because of the dsg. Especially you who is so critical of disconnected feeling of Audi's it'd be the biggest part of that imo. I'm in 6mt camp. I'd drive both and see what you like best. Didn't you say you would get the Golf R in DSG if it was available? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Didn't you say you would get the Golf R in DSG if it was available? :gabe: It would be a very tough decision, thats for sure. I can tell you this, the ONLY time I would want a DSG, is for launching reliability and consistency. With the availability of LC and NLS on UM's tune and potentially APRs down the road, the gap in performance is almost negligiable. I will say that I have never wished for a DSG, but did regularly wish for a manual when I had a DSG. Edited October 8, 2013 by Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Drove the DSG. It's a slick piece of kit, but after further reflection I'm not sure I'm going to go for it. When it comes to S5 prospects it comes down to No Diff, No Stick, or No Warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 They aren't exactly rare cars, just order one, or have them dealer trade for one you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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