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BTW, doesn't all Quattros come with front and rear differentials?
All "true" Quattro IVs (A4,A6,A8,Passat) have front, rear, and center diffs. That 3 times as many diffs as a normal car. Also twice the half shafts, at least twice the driveshafts, plus double the CV joints. There's your weight right there.
Other Quattros (TT,S3,Bora 4Motion,Golf 4Motion) have front and rear diffs and a Haldex clutch. This is significantly lighter than "true" Quattro IVs, this improves handling, acceleration, and braking at the expense of flexibility in power distribution. A very smart trade-off for small cars.
*Note: the term "true" here isn't supposed to indicate some kind of bias. It's just that Audi has used Quattro and even Quattro IV to signify two entirely different AWD systems and you need to differentiate between them somehow.
The tuner's choice is obviously the 1.8T, and with the low-end torque of the turbo, the performance numbers should be very similar even stock.
A few people without chips have reported TBB chips. I would say though that well over 90% of the TBB rips are chip-related.
First time posting to Edmunds...
Just bought a 2000 S4 and am picking it up tonight. Can't wait!
It seems with the 2001's out now, if there are still 2000's they should be really aggressively priced.
I paid $55000Cdn, roughly $37000US for it.
It's black with the silver leather on black interior, 6-spd manual (wish I could've gotten one with Tip though), cold weather package (standard in Canada), premium package, bose snd system and 6-disc changer.
Went through a broker, AutoSource, I have to say that if you're in the Vancouver, BC area, they are the guys to speak to about sourcing out a vehicle.
Asked the salesperson why the Canadian models have no fogs and basically the Canadian gov't requires that the car's bumper be able to withstand a 5mph collision without serious damage. For some reason I guess the bumper with the foglight housing doesn't cut it on the US model... plus the intercooler ducts are right behind/below where the foglights should be. So if someone decided to back into you, your fogs would be smashed and your intakes blocked.
I haven't seen a Canadian S4 with fogs and you can't get them as an option either although another explanation would be that the Cdn S4's come with the Cold Weather pack standard so they had to cut the costs elsewhere. But that doesn't explain why you can't order the fogs as an option.
Also, My concern is snow and rain. Ii live in North NJ and was wondering if I really need to buy snow tires for the winter.
Any comments would help. Thanks.
-Jay
Audi is doing a poor job with the recall, the parts are late. Plus, my local dealer is terribly overloaded. I'm looking at months before mine gets fixed. That's a bunch of crap.
The problem is VDO's fault, and Porsche is feeling the pinch also. Big deal, its us owners who are inconvenienced and it doesn't matter whose fault it is.
Good luck!
Dunlop SP Sport 9000's.
suggest cold temp of 40 front, 38 rear.
1) Any suggestions on a bike rack for an S4/A4? I've only seen one recommendation on another board for Nashbars Mondial rack...
2) Dealers in CO and NM are adding so called permanent vinyl clear bras on their cars on the lots. It's a hand cut, form fitting plastic cover that's permanently installed to protect the front end from chipping during the winter months here, where they sand the roads vs salt.
Anyone have one of these? Any words on the pros/cons?
You might check the S4 forum at www.audiworld.com
http://www.clairparts.com/shop/accessories.cfm?do=drilldown_categories&&model_year=2001
To be on the safe side, you might want to idle for at least 30 or 45 seconds, which is what I normally do.
When possible, try to take it easy for the last couple miles, i.e., without getting into the turbos, and be sure to change to synthetic oil after about 8000 miles.
More importantly, be sure to take it easy until oil temp warms up, which can take a few minutes.
My question is this: What are the best high-performance all-weather tires available?
What dealer did you buy car from? I purchased a 2000 S4 9/9/00 from Laurel Audi of Tinley Park, Illinois.
My purchase:
Exterior - Light Silver Metallic
Interior - Onyx/Silver
Tiptronic (47m one way commute in heavy traffic)
Cold Weather Package (natch for life in snow belt)
Bose Premium Sound System
Convenience Package
I too am concerned about the tires during our nasty winters. I have the space to store the tires but would like to try your route before going out and getting winter tires.
I was treated royally at Laurel and can't give them enough praise in how well they made the car buying experience an enjoyable treat. I believe I got a good deal (at least I was happy).
I test drove and compared the BMW 328i and 330Ci, the Acura 3.2 CL Type-S (only because I had a 97 CL 3.0 with 73K and experienced no problems), and the Lexus IS300.
I believe I made the right choice.
Anyone - is joining the Quattro Club a good or bad idea?
Thanks.
Anybody else out there with comments on high-performance all-weather tires????
M
In Europe they specify their gas by RON/ROZ only. In the use we use (RON+MON)/2 or AKI.
Here's a match chart:
US 87 AKI == 89 RON/ROZ
US 89 AKI == 92 RON/ROZ
US 91 AKI == 95 RON/ROZ
US 93 AKI == 98 RON/ROZ
Shoot, that's not exactly right, I can't remember the exact matches.
Just remember that our standard is the same as their standard grade, our 91 grade is the same as their premium (95), and our 93 is the same as or better than their 98 super premium.
I know you can tell me anything else. I am talking about real world experience. Don't go and quote me anything stupid from any magazine. Oh yeah, what does the number 52 mean to you guys. Let me spell it out.
302 hp
-250 hp
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BDOG
BDOG
BTW, a simple $600 chip for the S4 and it's at 306 hp with 366 ft/lbs of torque at 1850 rpm. How much torque do you have?
I can still see you in my rear-view mirror . . . so . . . a cat-back exhaust system ($800) and presto, 320 hp with 375 ft/lbs. These gains with two simple bolt-ons.
Go take a seat and enjoy your "sports" car with that lovely automatic tranny.
You better think twice the next time you're next to an S4. It could be me.
Comparing HP is dumb. It can lead to stupid conclusions, like that a 250HP Chrysler 300M should be about the same speed as a 250HP S4. Except the S4 is 2 seconds faster. Not fair you say? The 300M is a bigger car? Oh, well the 250HP A6 2.7T is the same size, and also 2 seconds faster.
Really though, I think you may need to work on your self confidence. A wonderful car like a fast Mercedes is a total waste in the hand of a person so insecure they have to post smack to the net.
Next time, buy a car to satisfy yourself, instead of to lord over others.
BTW, any more navigation system owners out there to tell me whether it's a worthwhile option?????
What is a mercedes benz model list. Are we talking about the model line-up for 1999, 2000, or 2001. All good things do not last forever. If you go to MBUSA.com, and look around you'll find it.
I am getting so sick and tired of Audi S4 drivers pulling up next to me, it happens quite often, and explaining to me how he missed a shift, or he really wasn't trying.
Has anyone heard of the K43. Let me know. By the way, what does a Chrysler have to do with our class of cars. If you really think about it, an A6 2.7, is not really with us either. Make a better comparison next time, like the 240 hp M3. If you have any questions or comments let me know.
BDOG
You know why that is? Its because a Benz is a status symbol. Yes, status symbol. Again repeat after me "My car is a status symbol made for people that don't give a hoot about real world performance" See that wasn't that hard now was it? Ohh and just for the record I love Benz, they make great luxury cars.
Your C43 is a nice luxury automobile. BUT IT IS NOT A SPORTS CAR. AMG has not made a true sports car in a long time. (The only true AMG sports sedan I have ever seen was a one off an E Chassis with a V 12 in it) The E55 is nice too, I guess.
But I can already prove that your car is not a sports car by adding this statement "YOU DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC"
And adding a Supercharger from Lorinser (the K43 package) will only cost you what? 10 grand maybe, probably even more Lorinser is expensive. And By the time you have your super charger from 20 extra grand from what I spend. I'll drive my slightly modified Stage 2+ S4 and its 359hp around and get to actually shift myself.
Your mate
Peter
The display is in the center of the instrument cluster which makes it very easy to read. Along with the prompting of the voice, the display provides clear arrows toward your direction.
The controls are near the parking brake. There are buttons and a thumbwheel. After a few uses, it's easy to use.
Like all nav systems, it will re-route if you go off the "path."
I would get it again.