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Is the FATs test the same for the S2/RS2 as it is for the S4? (ie time taken from 4,200 to 6,500rpm in 3rd gear)

Has anyone done this? Have people compared their times? The MRC database has no entries.

It wouldn't be any good for working out power but would be good for comparing to other S2's etc

How does your S2 feel compared to the S4? Speed, handling etc

Why did you get an S2??

I agree.

The S2 is no slouch compared to the S4 (both as stock) with 230bhp/350nm on the ABY model. In fact, in 1st and 2nd gears it feels faster than the tuned S4

Handling is very wallowy in stock form (worse than the S4) but the addition of RS2 ARBs has smartened things up. Really needs some coilovers.
The stock brakes are even worse than stock S4, but that will soon be sorted with 996 calipers and S8 discs (on the front of course).

It's a different animal to the S4, and I like the coupe style.

Why did I get an S2? I dunno, it's an Audi S isn't it? I was looking for a Golf TDI at the time
Actually, I've always admired them since they were launched, but couldn't afford one at the time, and I thought if I don't do it now I never will (either the car or I will be too old...).

May be seen as a backwards step, but I love the retro look and feel - you never know, the next addition might be a 20v ur quattro...

Blimey Mark, we're off topic already, after only 2 posts...!

I always loved the UR's but never did it. I went for a TVR when I should have gone Audi. At least the TVR is now gone and it's Audi all the way!

Performance testing should be in a gear between 2 speeds for a good comparison. I'll start a new post

Go on admit it... you did it for the sound! Nothing beats it, I still think about buying a nice older 5cyl turbo

Ah well, go on then...and then there is a Milltek to go on soon...

How about a Ur quattro Leon?

Yes please... if I bought another audi it would only be a golden oldie... as long as I had no further dealings with Audi UK. A short wheel base one would do nicely

i hear you Clive i've been looking at the s2's for sale over the past year, don't think i can follow through atm though but if i could i would!

Nice one Clive and excellent acquisition.

Thanks Darren

We did a fats run on my s2 at 440bhp,430ft-lb but I will need ot find it.

Get your times in there CLive and we can start comparing.

Right, will do Doug

Same principles (ie 4200 to 6500 in 3rd)?

yes

Tried a fats time in my S2, but i have 5 speed gearbox and almost no boost at 4200rpm!!! Doug knows the result.