Time for a change
Time for a change
So, after 2 and a half years, and with our second baby due within the month, I decided the RS4 was feeling a bit dated and it was time for a change.
After a bit if research I thought a new S4 Avant would be the best bet, so I tracked down a friendly Audi Dealer and arranged a test drive. I must say the Supercharged V6 mates well with the 7 Speed Auto and I was impressed with the performance, though it's not quite RS4 as standard, and the car feels much more up to date than the B7 cabin.
Anyway, back in the dealership a deal was struck, including 2 years free servicing, but we couldn't get where I needed to be for a brand new S4. So the B7 is going and I pick up an 8 month old B8 on Friday, fortunately for me it comes with the latest version of Audi's high revving V8! When it came to it I couldn't walk away from the RS's, but I think Daytona Grey will make a nice change.
After a bit if research I thought a new S4 Avant would be the best bet, so I tracked down a friendly Audi Dealer and arranged a test drive. I must say the Supercharged V6 mates well with the 7 Speed Auto and I was impressed with the performance, though it's not quite RS4 as standard, and the car feels much more up to date than the B7 cabin.
Anyway, back in the dealership a deal was struck, including 2 years free servicing, but we couldn't get where I needed to be for a brand new S4. So the B7 is going and I pick up an 8 month old B8 on Friday, fortunately for me it comes with the latest version of Audi's high revving V8! When it came to it I couldn't walk away from the RS's, but I think Daytona Grey will make a nice change.
Current Car:
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
Re: Time for a change
Load. Shot.
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Re: Time for a change
Nice!!!! 

B7 RS4 Avant 2007 Daytona Grey
Black Optics / Ti Pack
SS Suspension +
Sunroof
H&R Hubcentric Spacers
Milltek Res / Valved Cat Back
Stage 2 MRC Map
Cold Air Feed
Carbon Clean
Pre-Cats Gutted
447 PS
If in doubt.. Power out!!
Black Optics / Ti Pack
SS Suspension +
Sunroof
H&R Hubcentric Spacers
Milltek Res / Valved Cat Back
Stage 2 MRC Map
Cold Air Feed
Carbon Clean
Pre-Cats Gutted
447 PS
If in doubt.. Power out!!
Re: Time for a change
The b8 is a great car, better than some might give it credit for.Enjoy!!
Re: Time for a change
Nice upgrade
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Re: Time for a change
Soooo Jealous
Very nice, one day !!
Very nice, one day !!
Audi RS4 Avant. MRC Stage 2 Manifold, caf, Map, JCWF Manifold back Exhaust with Sports Cats, H&R spacers, 449ps & 483nm
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Re: Time for a change
Phwoar! Good choice, enjoy 

Daytona Grey RS4 B7 Saloon, carbon cleaned, titan alloys, LEDs, deflap manifold and stage 1 map, Bilstein PSS9 coilover set up, 8mm spacers, lowered.
Re: Time for a change
I still prefer the older, more involving 7 incher. It is all the co.... car you will ever need.
Misano Red RS4 B7 Avant
Re: Time for a change
Love it. Me want. Bitch.
Re: Time for a change
Bam, it's not the size of the nail, it's the size of the hammer that counts!
The B7 was a cracking car, just started to feel a bit dated, and I have to say I'm well impressed with the B8.

The B7 was a cracking car, just started to feel a bit dated, and I have to say I'm well impressed with the B8.
Current Car:
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
Re: Time for a change
Looks great! You like the auto box as opposed to the b7 manual?
Sold: 2012 RS3 APR St2 exclusive buckets!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Re: Time for a change
It's different.
The TTS Roadster I had had a similar one so I pretty much knew what I was getting. It definitely improves performance but it is a bit less involving to drive, I haven't done that many miles yet but it's been in the manual mode for most of them, when it hasn't it's been in Sport!
The should have offered a manual option IMHO
The TTS Roadster I had had a similar one so I pretty much knew what I was getting. It definitely improves performance but it is a bit less involving to drive, I haven't done that many miles yet but it's been in the manual mode for most of them, when it hasn't it's been in Sport!
The should have offered a manual option IMHO

Current Car:
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
B8 RS4 Avant, Daytona Grey
Previous Cars:
B7 RS4 Avant, Mugello Blue
Mk2 TTS Roadster, Daytona Grey
B7 S4 Saloon, Black
Mk5 Golf GTI, Black
Mk1 TT 3.2, Black
Mk1 TT 225, Metallic Blue
Mk3 Golf VR6, Dragon Green
Mk1 Golf Convertable, Black
Nova SR, White
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