Drc v air

[davers6]

Currently looking for an rs6 what’s owners opinions on the suspension on these thanks

[Iain]

Having had both - Air for me; plus there are a number of cars where DRC (incl mine) failed, and at £1500 corner out of warranty, its not cheap.

I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 - I would imagine if you are driving at more than 60% of it's capability then you would - on the other hand, if you're doing that you will end up banned or dead

Either way, you won't be disappointed as they are an amazing all round car. Make sure it has a pan roof as it's easier to shift come resale time....

[rtd]

My old car had air and it was perfect for UK roads. Was plenty stiff enough in sport and really comfortable in normal drive.

Had no issues selling my 93k car with no pan roof.


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[davers6]

Thus far had been avoiding air but I know of 2 cars that seem to suit but have air so good to hear opens up more possibilities. What is it with people and sunroofs never got it.

[Iain]

Had no issues selling my 93k car with no pan roof.

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Happy days - first question I was asked on both mine was Has it got Pan roof? despite it being xmas tree spec

[crapbag]

I’m on DRC,

The spring rate on the whole is very good. Not crashy at low speed but firm enough to give just enough body roll to allow the tyres to do their job when pushing on.

The switch between comfort and dynamic is very noticeable. And you feel the whole car “tense” up at that point it does become crashy at very low speeds (ie sub 20mph) but on well surfaced roads it’s perfect.

I find that I leave it in comfort most of the time. But if you push on in comfort it can get a bit bouncy/wollowy over crests.

I’m personally thinking of putting the KW HAS kit on. Not so much to adjust the height (although I will prob drop it by 5-10mm) but more so for the higher spring rate. My guestimation will be that with the higher rate comfort will be perfect for all round use.

As for the cost of DRC failure. I’m on an extended warranty so until that ends no changes will be made. If they contest any work I’ll cancel the agreement and rip it all out and put it onto KW V2’s

I can’t comment on the Air ride. And to be fair most say it’s fine. But I’m happy with choice I made. As I rejected a lot of cars with air due to wanting DRC.

Hope all that blabbering on has helped.

Craig.

[MikeFish]

I test drove a car on air but wouldn't have ordered a car if air was the only option. It's not true that you have to drive it within an inch of its life to tell the difference; I could tell the difference at 10mph going round a roundabout. Far too soft and wallowy for me.
If you ever intend on towing anything though then it has to be air.

As you will have probably already noticed, everyone will have an opinion, there is no clear cut answer. Air suits some people and DRC suits others. I think you need to try both before you buy.

[davers6]

That would be ideal but there all miles away so not really practical mind you I’m getting sick of ringing garages and speaking to dim wits who don’t have a clue and promise to ring you back and don’t bother you’d think in this day and age they’d be all over a customer wanting to spend £40k plus on a car there ain’t exactly a que of people buying it.

[rtd]

davers6 did you not have a C7 few years back think it was a special paint one? Or am I confusing you with someone else?


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[davers6]

No not me

[Lig]

Hi Davers6 and welcome!

DRC for me. I test drove two of each and easily prefered the DRC. For me it was a lot firmer in all settings and like others have said when in Dynamic it goes really firm, yes maybe too firm but I like the fact that there is such a big contrast and for a bus it feels racey in Dynamic.

I think it would be worth taking a day out and travelling to test drive both!

Cheers,
Lig.

[Holmsfree]

I test drove a car on air but wouldn't have ordered a car if air was the only option. It's not true that you have to drive it within an inch of its life to tell the difference; I could tell the difference at 10mph going round a roundabout. Far too soft and wallowy for me.
If you ever intend on towing anything though then it has to be air.

As you will have probably already noticed, everyone will have an opinion, there is no clear cut answer. Air suits some people and DRC suits others. I think you need to try both before you buy.

I agree with Mike here. Mine has air as I wanted towbar for a bike rack. Having driven both, I prefer the DRC driving experience but the bike was more important at the time. I haven’t had any reliability issues and can’t comment on DRC issues, but they are well documented on this site.
On the C8, you don’t need to make this trade off.


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[NME]

Air all the way for me.

Had DRC on my previous RS4, and it was slightly firmer, but the huge comfort improvement for 90% of my driving is so much better.

The UK roads are terrible and every time I get in a car with regular suspension it reminds me of how smooth the air is in my car.

FYI my car is mapped to 750 BHP and is probably more of a straight line machine with that power, but it does just fine in the bends in dynamic.

One of the deciding factors, was the height adjustment module I installed, which means I can choose the exact height of my suspension on my iPhone and set by driving mode. So I can lower it substantially in dynamic and raise it above stock if I am going through deep water or over rough ground.

This flexibility is one of the things that makes this the perfect family car for me.

Madness when you want, or luxury when you don’t.