28k miles in, and still happy

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28k miles in, and still happy

Post by Graeme4130 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:38 pm

Had my B9 for about 18 months now, and covered something like 28k miles
Apart from a small issue with the fans going a bit mental due to a thermo switch failure, it's been absolutely faultless
It's been crashed into in car parks twice now, which my wife is adamant is due to the colour, but both times have been repaired quickly and easily and through the other people's insurance
The new Rs6 looks like a proper bit of kit, but not sure I could live with the size of it
Best RS4 I've owned so far, and easily the fastest and most capable

I still don't see many others on the road though
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat ;)

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by Terminator_X » Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:45 pm

The best colour ;)

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by 535dboy » Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:23 pm

graeme4130 wrote:
Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:38 pm
Had my B9 for about 18 months now, and covered something like 28k miles
Apart from a small issue with the fans going a bit mental due to a thermo switch failure, it's been absolutely faultless
It's been crashed into in car parks twice now, which my wife is adamant is due to the colour, but both times have been repaired quickly and easily and through the other people's insurance
The new Rs6 looks like a proper bit of kit, but not sure I could live with the size of it
Best RS4 I've owned so far, and easily the fastest and most capable

I still don't see many others on the road though

Screen Shot 2018-04-13 at 17.14.06.png
So a keeper then for the time being?

I see red and dark blue one every so often down here but not many as you say
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

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2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by 535dboy » Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:24 pm

Terminator_X wrote:
Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:45 pm
The best colour ;)

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I mean I know the joke is an old one but is that actually a colour !? 😏
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2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

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2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by paulread69 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:51 pm

Yes, it’s called primer isn’t it? At least the whole car is the same colour and not just a wing or one door lol


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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by Terminator_X » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:54 pm

Jealousy is such a cruel mistress ;)

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by paulread69 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:57 pm

I like my Mythos Black
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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by bing0r » Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:38 pm

Had mine since 05/18 and have done 15k miles and still happy. No major issues, except thermostat and an issue with front camera sensor thing behind the rear view mirror, which caused some issues with auto head lights and some warning lights. But still loving the car.

My only complaint is the steering wheel. Whilst it looks nice, but having a flat bottom wheel is really uncomfortable to drive with. The steering wheel also could do with some more padding. Did contemplate getting it refinished by Neidfaktor, but have to send the wheel off.
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Had her coated in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and done a few small minor mods:-
1. Changed to black emblems front and rear.
2. New Custom Vossen Alloys 20 x 10.5 wrapped with 275 30 20 with Michelin P4S
3. Retrofit Storage Cubby under steering wheel.
4. Fitted Active Valve Control for Exhaust Flaps.
5. Thinkware Dashcam

I would love to lower the car, but too many sleeping policemen in London + don't want to risk ruining the ride dynamics.

Considering the below:-

1. New Exhaust - but not convinced with all the currently available options. Don't like the Miltek or Remus options.
2. Eventuri Intake
3. JB4 - The car is fast enough for me TBH.

Anyone done any of the above have any thoughts on them?
Current: 2018 RS4 B9 Avant
Gone: 2013 RR Evoque Dynamic Lux - Petrol
Gone: 2008 Mazda RX8 40th Anniversary Edition

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by paulread69 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:42 pm

Hi, mine doesn’t have the storage pack, I like the idea of retrofitting the cubby hole under the steering wheel. Do you have a list of the required part numbers please? Is your interior black?

Thanks
Paul


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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by bing0r » Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:52 pm

I believe the part numbers are here:-

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/d ... it.375921/

PM crewaudiparts who will be able to supply you the parts required. Yes my interior is black.
Current: 2018 RS4 B9 Avant
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Gone: 2008 Mazda RX8 40th Anniversary Edition

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by J88NOG » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:02 pm

I've had mine since new in early 2018.

16k miles in, and happy overall. Hoping to keep long term so long as it doesn't become a money pit!

It's a top family wagon with a roof box on and have a set of 19" allows with winter tyres so going strong on the colder mornings!

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Cheers,

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by Terminator_X » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:20 pm

bing0r wrote:Had mine since 05/18 and have done 15k miles and still happy. No major issues, except thermostat and an issue with front camera sensor thing behind the rear view mirror, which caused some issues with auto head lights and some warning lights. But still loving the car.

My only complaint is the steering wheel. Whilst it looks nice, but having a flat bottom wheel is really uncomfortable to drive with. The steering wheel also could do with some more padding. Did contemplate getting it refinished by Neidfaktor, but have to send the wheel off.
RS4.PNG
Had her coated in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and done a few small minor mods:-
1. Changed to black emblems front and rear.
2. New Custom Vossen Alloys 20 x 10.5 wrapped with 275 30 20 with Michelin P4S
3. Retrofit Storage Cubby under steering wheel.
4. Fitted Active Valve Control for Exhaust Flaps.
5. Thinkware Dashcam

I would love to lower the car, but too many sleeping policemen in London + don't want to risk ruining the ride dynamics.

Considering the below:-

1. New Exhaust - but not convinced with all the currently available options. Don't like the Miltek or Remus options.
2. Eventuri Intake
3. JB4 - The car is fast enough for me TBH.

Anyone done any of the above have any thoughts on them?
I had a JFA tuning box and imho it should have had that power from the factory. 520hp and 560ft2 torque.

TX.

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by Astonished » Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:05 pm

bing0r wrote:
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:38 pm
Had mine since 05/18 and have done 15k miles and still happy. No major issues, except thermostat and an issue with front camera sensor thing behind the rear view mirror, which caused some issues with auto head lights and some warning lights. But still loving the car.

My only complaint is the steering wheel. Whilst it looks nice, but having a flat bottom wheel is really uncomfortable to drive with. The steering wheel also could do with some more padding. Did contemplate getting it refinished by Neidfaktor, but have to send the wheel off.

RS4.PNG

Had her coated in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and done a few small minor mods:-
1. Changed to black emblems front and rear.
2. New Custom Vossen Alloys 20 x 10.5 wrapped with 275 30 20 with Michelin P4S
3. Retrofit Storage Cubby under steering wheel.
4. Fitted Active Valve Control for Exhaust Flaps.
5. Thinkware Dashcam

I would love to lower the car, but too many sleeping policemen in London + don't want to risk ruining the ride dynamics.

Considering the below:-

1. New Exhaust - but not convinced with all the currently available options. Don't like the Miltek or Remus options.
2. Eventuri Intake
3. JB4 - The car is fast enough for me TBH.

Anyone done any of the above have any thoughts on them?
Some nice mods ... and looks good :rocker:

The retrofit storage cubby sounds like a useful piece of kit. Can you pass on some details, photos etc and “user opinion”. Looking for replacement for still lovely B8 and Audi seems to be removing the usable storage areas on both the new RS4 and RS6, which is a pain for a daily driver that I do 35,0000 kms a year in .... :audibash:

Cheers from Oz

Reread rest of thread and found the details ... brain likely to be “smoke affected” :bash:

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by bing0r » Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:46 pm

TBH i forget that i have it and never use it! lol.

Its also a weird shape and things get lost in there.
Current: 2018 RS4 B9 Avant
Gone: 2013 RR Evoque Dynamic Lux - Petrol
Gone: 2008 Mazda RX8 40th Anniversary Edition

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Re: 28k miles in, and still happy

Post by 0xSam » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:53 am

Have my 2 year anniversary today, cant believe how time flied by! Still super happy with every aspect of the car!
-Audi RS4 B9 | HRE P107 20" - Gloss Black
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