Audi make another rubbish RS
11 November 2010, 03:45 PM
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Looks like about 402 IIRC that Custom Code were claiming, and it may well run a bit more than 340 to start with.
The Evo 9 would go from 300 to 400 BHP with a remap, exhaust and a modification to the airbox.
A lot of VAG turbo/supercharged engines do more than their ratings in contrast to their NA stuff like the RS4 which is often short.
The Evo 9 would go from 300 to 400 BHP with a remap, exhaust and a modification to the airbox.
A lot of VAG turbo/supercharged engines do more than their ratings in contrast to their NA stuff like the RS4 which is often short.
11 November 2010, 05:21 PM
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Not quite John, not quite.
http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/forum/view...?f=27&t=184105
£2.2k will get you to the 450hp figure. I have no idea what MTM are playing at with their pricing, ludicrous. Suspension and brakes however would need a tweak so another few £k on top.
Running costs scare the sh*t out of most for GTR ownership. TTRS is relatively cheap to run.
http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/forum/view...?f=27&t=184105
£2.2k will get you to the 450hp figure. I have no idea what MTM are playing at with their pricing, ludicrous. Suspension and brakes however would need a tweak so another few £k on top.
Running costs scare the sh*t out of most for GTR ownership. TTRS is relatively cheap to run.
11 November 2010, 05:32 PM
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Are you selling it? 997 GT3 is not that cheap yet is it? Sorry, forgot it is 996 that is why your avatar shows the back of the car 
j/k, I like the 996 very much.
j/k, I like the 996 very much.
11 November 2010, 07:16 PM
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I really like the TT RS, love the idea that its a sleeper really, ok, a TT is still fast but not properly fast like a mapped RS, I love the GTR as well but they are a bit conspicuous in comparison.
11 November 2010, 07:19 PM
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The 2.5T lump is a very tuneable engine, with 335hp, some say it has been restricted by Audi for the reason above and why it responds very well to a remap. The figure of 410hp is reliable yes, it's not just CC that claim this figure, revo do too and there are a few others to name a few, AMD, Sportec etc.
http://www.revotechnik.com/index.php?mod=brands&id=5
There's evidence of standard cars producing 350hp and some as even high as 360hp, so perhaps not the massive jump that it may look like. It looks like our US friends will get a 360hp RS, not sure if Europe will follow suit on that.. http://www.examiner.com/auto-review-...d-quarter-2011
I'm not sure on the stage 2 figures however, In the link I posted earlier, it looks like a full exhaust system and stage 2 tune, give it an extra 40hp upto 450ish. This seems substantial to me but James at JBS has been in the VAG tuning scene for years now and has his own rolling road at JBS so he will be able to back these up I suspect. Revo quote 450 too for stage 2 as seen in Jonny Cockers pistonheads ad.
335hp upto 450hp for £2.2k isn't too shabby
I think the big winner for the RS is it's affordability. It's cheap to run, insure, tax, and has very good performance/potential. It will keep strong residuals, the interior and build quality are the best in the business, the exterior, well that's down to taste, but I think it's a stunning looking car. Lot of plus points, negative points, not sure on them yet, it's a tarted up hairdresser TT if you like.R8 V10, yes please, infact I'd love even a V8 sat on the drive
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11 November 2010, 08:18 PM
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To be honest, I can't see anyone who's going to buy a V8 R8 being too concerned if the TTRS is the same output or not.
I know 2 people with the R8 and a TT didn't even enter their thought process, and I don't think either of them realise the power outputs (car just 'looks' nice
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As an aside, my wife's due a new car in 6 months time and we went into our local Audi to have a look.
I showed her the TTRS in the showroom and the look of disdain on her face was a picture.
I seem to remember words along the line of "...no ****ing chance am I driving a TT of any sort..." leave her mouth.
I know 2 people with the R8 and a TT didn't even enter their thought process, and I don't think either of them realise the power outputs (car just 'looks' nice
)As an aside, my wife's due a new car in 6 months time and we went into our local Audi to have a look.
I showed her the TTRS in the showroom and the look of disdain on her face was a picture.
I seem to remember words along the line of "...no ****ing chance am I driving a TT of any sort..." leave her mouth.
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11 November 2010, 09:55 PM
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the a5 loan car was a 2l base model , (diesal) it was ok, but getting out of mine to that is like them there bm owners getting out of a m5 to a 335 / 535
so much down on power
19 November 2010, 05:50 PM
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Just come out of a B7 RS4 back in to a 'normal' Audi. Regardless of the obvious performance loss, I've lost any kind of driver feedback facility that I had, other than looking out the window and knowing I've turned around a corner. (it is that bad)
Brakes = nill feedback
Steering = nill feedback
Chassis = nill feedback
Not driven the RS5, but it would be tragic if Audi have reverted to type and created a numb car, after the absolute peach that the B7 RS4 was.
In terms of warranty etc. I had a very good selection of dealer paper work for the times mine was in the garage and I'm glad I paid for the 1st year extension even if it did cost over a grand !!!!! Then you have the impending carbon issue as time goes on....
Brakes = nill feedback
Steering = nill feedback
Chassis = nill feedback
Not driven the RS5, but it would be tragic if Audi have reverted to type and created a numb car, after the absolute peach that the B7 RS4 was.
In terms of warranty etc. I had a very good selection of dealer paper work for the times mine was in the garage and I'm glad I paid for the 1st year extension even if it did cost over a grand !!!!! Then you have the impending carbon issue as time goes on....
19 November 2010, 06:45 PM
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Just come out of a B7 RS4 back in to a 'normal' Audi. Regardless of the obvious performance loss, I've lost any kind of driver feedback facility that I had, other than looking out the window and knowing I've turned around a corner. (it is that bad)
Brakes = nill feedback
Steering = nill feedback
Chassis = nill feedback
Not driven the RS5, but it would be tragic if Audi have reverted to type and created a numb car, after the absolute peach that the B7 RS4 was.
In terms of warranty etc. I had a very good selection of dealer paper work for the times mine was in the garage and I'm glad I paid for the 1st year extension even if it did cost over a grand !!!!! Then you have the impending carbon issue as time goes on....
Brakes = nill feedback
Steering = nill feedback
Chassis = nill feedback
Not driven the RS5, but it would be tragic if Audi have reverted to type and created a numb car, after the absolute peach that the B7 RS4 was.
In terms of warranty etc. I had a very good selection of dealer paper work for the times mine was in the garage and I'm glad I paid for the 1st year extension even if it did cost over a grand !!!!! Then you have the impending carbon issue as time goes on....
19 November 2010, 06:57 PM
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20 November 2010, 12:42 PM
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I picked up my RS in Macclesfield yesterday which has a 300m return home journey.
Fuel economy, 280m or so at 70-75mph, 15m on winding A roads between 30-85mph, a couple of miles at silly speed on the M6 and a couple of miles in town to get to my front door to make up the 300m shown in the pics so I would say a mixture of all driving.
I was very pleasantly surprised, I thought the 2.5T was going to be a thirsty bugger, it may well prove to be but from my first drive, 95% motorway based, they are as below...
Not too shabby I thought
Fuel economy, 280m or so at 70-75mph, 15m on winding A roads between 30-85mph, a couple of miles at silly speed on the M6 and a couple of miles in town to get to my front door to make up the 300m shown in the pics so I would say a mixture of all driving.
I was very pleasantly surprised, I thought the 2.5T was going to be a thirsty bugger, it may well prove to be but from my first drive, 95% motorway based, they are as below...
Not too shabby I thought
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20 November 2010, 01:50 PM
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That is good, same as our Golf GTI 2.0T FSI doing similar, yet this has another 0.5 litres and oodles more power, 4WD. I'll keep an eye on the used prices
20 November 2010, 05:25 PM
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I picked up my RS in Macclesfield yesterday which has a 300m return home journey.
Fuel economy, 280m or so at 70-75mph, 15m on winding A roads between 30-85mph, a couple of miles at silly speed on the M6 and a couple of miles in town to get to my front door to make up the 300m shown in the pics so I would say a mixture of all driving.
I was very pleasantly surprised, I thought the 2.5T was going to be a thirsty bugger, it may well prove to be but from my first drive, 95% motorway based, they are as below...
Not too shabby I thought
Fuel economy, 280m or so at 70-75mph, 15m on winding A roads between 30-85mph, a couple of miles at silly speed on the M6 and a couple of miles in town to get to my front door to make up the 300m shown in the pics so I would say a mixture of all driving.
I was very pleasantly surprised, I thought the 2.5T was going to be a thirsty bugger, it may well prove to be but from my first drive, 95% motorway based, they are as below...
Not too shabby I thought