BMWZ4MC said:Ducklakeview said:Simon Blythe said:Trust me my gorgeous SI is going nowhereIt was just a nice car to drive and it sounded great. Just want to pull the exhaust note out on mine now
I can help with that :roll:
Back on topic though, I know what you mean about the understeer. At the end of the day, these are really front wheel drive, with power diverted to the rear when needed, subject to a max of 60/40 F/R so although they grip, they are never going to feel the same as "proper" RWD car. BUT, it's all about safety and making the driver feel secure. Horses for courses. I noticed recently when looking at cars with my friend, that the AMG C43 is AWD, but the C63 he bought is RWD..
Mike
The B7 RS4 default torque split is 60% rear bias, increasing to 80% if conditions demand it. It's one of the few Audis that doesn't have the characteristic Audi understeer and handles remarkably well for a 1.8 ton car thanks largely to the active dampers.
Cross country on damp, poorly made roads it would show a clean pair of heels to an M3 or my Z4M.
The engine is a remarkable piece of engineering too, although direct injection is not without problems.
I'm all for Audi-hating, but that's one car that shouldn't be underestimated.
Hmm...
RS6 Avant still on my possible list (the V10 one obviously) if I decide to keep the stopgap 7 seater and treat myself
Mike
