Rolling resistance in neutral

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wolfgang
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Rolling resistance in neutral

Post by wolfgang » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:55 pm

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?
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RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Post by Pie » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:11 pm

Think its generally more noticeable with all 4x4's.
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Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Post by andre3k » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:31 pm

Pie wrote:Think its generally more noticeable with all 4x4's.
+1

My old quattro A4 did the same
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RE: Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Post by silverRS4 » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:09 pm

+2
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RE: Re: RE: Rolling resistance in neutral

Post by wolfgang » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:30 pm

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.
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