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Old 16 January 2010, 05:22 PM
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So I pulled of a local village jct leading onto a wide main road national speed limit where the target was doing U turn using a lay-by.... I noticed he hit the gas on his exit, as did I.... I must say the gap between us didnt seem to shrink nor lengthen... 0.5mile later I back off at 135......

Thats the first time since mapping 4 weeks ago that ive managed to get any traction to do such antics....

Anyway the point is, I got home and checked the stats of the Aud, so Ive got to be pleased with i:

Engine Size
4163 cc
Cylinders
8
0-60 mph
4.6 s
Power Output
414 bhp
Valves
32
Torque
430 Nm 317 lb-ft
Top Speed
155 mph
Old 16 January 2010, 05:25 PM
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thats great but how does that compare to your spec?

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Old 16 January 2010, 05:26 PM
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Where in the North West is the National Speed Limit 135?

Old 16 January 2010, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dedrater
Where in the North West is the National Speed Limit 135?

Didnt you see he stated it was on private land? Oh, he didnt....yet!
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lol

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Old 16 January 2010, 05:40 PM
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Didnt get past him no?
Old 16 January 2010, 06:04 PM
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Wow, if ever proof was needed that scoobs are the fastest cars on the planet..................................
Old 16 January 2010, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mylesthegreat(not!)
Didnt you see he stated it was on private land? Oh, he didnt....yet!
Erm yes.... Private land ;-)

Originally Posted by Dedrater
Where in the North West is the National Speed Limit 135?
Did i forget to say i was Germany

Originally Posted by IainMilford
thats great but how does that compare to your spec?
Spec not great, awaiting the RR day at AET if i can get there once ive sourced a STI tmic, and had the NPS replaced..
2001 UK300, atm 330/320 ish (my estimation) with a VF30, STI pinks, 3" decat, Walbro, etc etc
Old 16 January 2010, 06:12 PM
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I stayed up the **** of one of these in my old WRX classic running 320..

Was from 30 down a slip road onto a deserted motorway upto around 125.The **** flying out of the exhausts confirmed he was trying too
Old 16 January 2010, 06:17 PM
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I would still prefer the RS4
Old 16 January 2010, 06:19 PM
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Big heavy cars those RS4's also cost a small fortune, well done
I looked to buy either the S4 or the Rs4 but the added cost just made the performance of the subaru even more desirable

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Originally Posted by shepster
Big heavy cars those RS4's also cost a small fortune, well done
I looked to buy either the S4 or the Rs4 but the added cost just made the performance of the subaru even more desirable
agreed 30k+ car vs mine that i've got 8k in....
Old 16 January 2010, 06:43 PM
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RS4's don't normally make more than 380 -ish bhp.
Couple that with what I'd guess to be a bit more weight than yours and yes, you should keep up.
Old 16 January 2010, 06:50 PM
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RS4 look alike?? I believe they are quite a monster after 80ish...
Old 16 January 2010, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
RS4's don't normally make more than 380 -ish bhp.
Couple that with what I'd guess to be a bit more weight than yours and yes, you should keep up.
So is Parkers lying ?
Audi A4 RS4 (06-08) Car Review - Driving & Performance - Parker's
Old 16 January 2010, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Japorter
RS4 look alike?? I believe they are quite a monster after 80ish...
Possibly, but doubt it...

mates got an S4 thats rapid, but not RS4 rapid.
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
Possibly, but doubt it...

mates got an S4 thats rapid, but not RS4 rapid.
Its that 'R' that makes all the difference, unfortunately it also adds weight. (stands for Reet Quicken, German for rapid motor car)
Old 16 January 2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mylesthegreat(not!)
Its that 'R' that makes all the difference, unfortunately it also adds weight. (stands for Reet Quicken, German for rapid motor car)
If thats a question - ~I dont have a clue.

However the lad with the S4 is talking of upping the turbos... The fact is the engine is large enough to take advantage of huge torque

I came across this a while ago.. YouTube - RS4 BRUTAL ACCELERATION!!

Also so a RS4 racing on an autobahn for around 20min none stop on youtube but cant find it now.... that is a great vid if anyone finds it
Old 16 January 2010, 07:37 PM
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I've had both marques, albeit in the "S" & equivalent...... performance was relatively on a par, but tbh, the Audi is a FAR better cabin to be in
Old 16 January 2010, 07:39 PM
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I know this isnt relevent, but 50secs in is worth a watch:
YouTube - Audi autobahn slide. Hij verliest hem bijna. He almost crashes his Audi on the Autobahn.
Old 17 January 2010, 12:41 AM
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Its a great feeling isnt it, I have beaten rs4's new m3's etc, and the best thing is there are vids on youtube to prove it when people dont believe me.
Old 17 January 2010, 03:40 PM
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I had a 350 bhp Hawkeye STi remapped by Andy F and now have a RS4, i dont think there was much in it to about 80 then i reckon the RS4 would pull away slightly,

But the cabin is FAR superior in every way TBH and i loved my scoob but well done anyway, always good to have a wee blast between 2 fast cars as long as its safely done.

Dont bother about the speed limit brigade on here, makes me laugh the lot of them.

Mac
Old 17 January 2010, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
Yep.
Delve a bit deeper and do some research.
Old 17 January 2010, 06:27 PM
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A guy I know was so peed off when a bazzed up chaviot beat his new RS4 off the lights (the chaviot was clearly "properly" done) that he immediately booked it into MTM for a supercharger. Now it's pretty quick.

Plenty of B7 RS4s are down on power - well down. Still amazing cars though.
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
I know someone nameless who switched off the driver aids on his M3, and did a bit of that !

He's never turned them off since...

LOL

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Originally Posted by PovK1
Its a great feeling isnt it, I have beaten rs4's new m3's etc, and the best thing is there are vids on youtube to prove it when people dont believe me.
or so the police can use them to take your license away! excellent!
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Filming yourself driving too fast then posting it up anywhere but a track = very stupid
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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
Filming yourself driving too fast then posting it up anywhere but a track = very stupid
Depends how its done......

If you can find an Audi on youtube that is being driven like the 'ghostrider' stylie its worth posting.

Watched it once whilst at work and could then never find it again. Its around 10mins long..... rapid all the way through, very dangeorus and putting everyones life at risk, but he posted it, so I watch it!!!

Sorry of you disagree to such antics, but it is worth finding, i'll have a another look.

Rob
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Originally Posted by Jamz3k
or so the police can use them to take your license away! excellent!
It was all done on a runway, on a specially organised event, and even so its not me driving
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I've had my '07 RS4 for 6 months now and very pleased with it. Goes like stink when you want it to and gives an extra VTEC-style kick at around 6000rpm. Revs to 8000rpm quite easily and sounds awsome. Just wish I could hear it more from the outside!

Not really had many "moments" with other cars as it doesn't appear to attract much attention.
Great all round car though and the women love it

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