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Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 am
by lem
Hi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:55 am
by superlightr
congratulations !! pics pls
Brakes and taking it easy with them for the first 1000 miles or so I think was the only breaking in I did on mine. There were some issues with warped discs being reported. Ive been lucky with no issues. Changed tyres for MPSS and it feels better on them.
Great car - also have air and a two bar.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:02 am
by doodlebug
Mechanical sympathy, simple as that. Give it beans but wait until it's all warm.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:56 am
by Eddie555
Biggest tip I'd give is cancel your tracker figment by the dealer. It will be fitted in 1 of 2 places which the theives know. Have your tracker fitted by an outside firm and get them to fit it in a better location.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:01 am
by lem
Umm - good idea. Its not being fitted until Wednesday. There is a local company that can do it as well so may investigate them today and see if they can sort it post pick up.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:09 am
by Eddie555
1 other thing. Don't let the dealer take a picture of you and car on collection. They like to post special deliveries on Fb and twatter these days therefore telling the world YOU have a new RS6.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:16 am
by MikeFish
The manual says to avoid full load and red line for first 600 miles then gradually increase load and revs up to 900 miles. And then still take it easy after that too.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:17 am
by MikeFish
Eddie555 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:56 am
Biggest tip I'd give is cancel your tracker figment by the dealer. It will be fitted in 1 of 2 places which the theives know. Have your tracker fitted by an outside firm and get them to fit it in a better location.
+1, dealer fitted tracker is a waste of money.
Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:40 am
by Farravi
Well just don't run into another
after coming out of the showroom is my legendary advice.
Congratulations by the way, awaiting pics of your newly acquired beast.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:34 pm
by RSQ
I was gentle for 1,000 miles. Now at 2,500 so having more fun.... but honestly purring along at 2k rpm is also quite nice
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pm
by Tadass910
lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 am
Hi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
What about dynamic package plus?
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:39 pm
by noidea
Good luck with the collection Simon, take it easy and enjoy!
Sorry no tips on running in I only have an RS4 not quite the same power!
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:01 pm
by wrekka
Yeah as stated above. Gentle running in for first 600 miles. It is really hard though-you need strong will power lol.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:34 am
by MikeFish
Tadass910 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pm
lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 am
Hi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
What about dynamic package plus?
Not sure if you are serious or poking fun at yourself?
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:48 am
by lem
Tadass910 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pm
lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 am
Hi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
What about dynamic package plus?
Oh...forgot about that minor addition....should check my sales invoice and see if they have given it to me as a freebee!
