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Rolling resistance in neutral

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:55 pm
by wolfgang
One thing I have noticed about my RS4, compared to other cars i've owned, is that the car does not roll forwards or backwards on a very gentle slope.

There have been many times where i'd have used the handbrake or kept my foot on the brake pedal but haven't needed to. I'm talking about barely perceptible slopes. On noticeable slopes it does roll easily in neutral.

Is this a normal thing on the RS4?

RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:11 pm
by Pie
Think its generally more noticeable with all 4x4's.

Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:31 pm
by andre3k
Pie wrote:Think its generally more noticeable with all 4x4's.
+1

My old quattro A4 did the same

RE: Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:09 pm
by silverRS4
+2
Quattro, wide tires and 4000+ pounds.

RE: Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:30 pm
by wolfgang
Okay, cheers guys. I did wonder about whether it was something to do with the AWD drivetrain so I guess it's nothing to worry about.