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by rs4avant42v8
Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Towing
Replies: 2
Views: 815

Towing

So, road tested both an RS4 B8 and an S4, the S4 was great , but the RS well it just brought it all back for me. Clearly we want the RS, had an RS B7 and an RS6, and need a V8 back in my life The downside as ever is towing. I need to be able to tow my race car. If I can get down to one vehicle that ...
by rs4avant42v8
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: Does anyone else follow this?
Replies: 17
Views: 2578

Re: Does anyone else follow this?

Whoever wrote this has clearly not been to the UK and experienced ‘de traffic’ 

I normally drive round left foot braking, to generate heat, but not to overcook at around 20 -30 mph, and allowing cool off
by rs4avant42v8
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: VARIOUS HELP PLEASE
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: VARIOUS HELP PLEASE

AMD in essex, at Lakeside, not to far from surrey
by rs4avant42v8
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: VARIOUS HELP PLEASE
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: VARIOUS HELP PLEASE

Simon try http://www.unique-detail.co.uk/ but probably a bit too far out of your way, are you planning on selling ?
by rs4avant42v8
Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: towing
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

Re: towing

Cool, thanks for that, so looks like it is doable, could be an issue with insurers, and is standard fair in NZ, I will look in to a bit more when a car materialises, and talk to the insurers as well. I can’t see the car struggling with the weight, but overheating could be an issue, but you are going...
by rs4avant42v8
Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: towing
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

Re: towing

thanks for the FON's That has answered all my concerns ! overheating on towing has stopped me before with an Sti – if the major players do not do one, then I guess it’s unlikely to be viable. Looks like we keep the current tow car to it expires – which will please the wife, I wanted to get her out o...
by rs4avant42v8
Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: RS4 (B7 Typ 8E) 2006–2008
Topic: towing
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

towing

Does anyone tow with their B7 avant? Our current tow car will need to go soon, so just wondered if anyone had experience and how they had found it. I will be towing my race car, which is quite light (sub 700KG)with a 4 wheel trailer - be interested to know if anyone is also towing with SS+ fitted ov...

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