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Just joining up to say Hello.

I'm Ben and unfortunately don't have an RS yet. I currently have an E46 M3 which i've owned 18 months now and love but I think its time to move on and I'm hopefully going for a B7 RS4 avant in the near future.

I figure this might be best place to learn a little bit more about them before I take the plunge!

Cheers

Ben

Welcome and good luck getting a car you will not regret it I have just brought a rs4 b8 2 weeks ago and I love it to bits.
Jim

Hi Jimmy im new to the forum.
Ive bouight an rs4 b7 estate with Rohana 20" whhels on and 35 profile tyres wich i want to sell and change for a set of 19" rotor alloys with 40 profile tyres.Reason being that where i live there are soooo many pot holes i blew a tyre within a week plus i dont really like them.
do you know ayone on here that would want them.Ive been looking on ebay but not sure which ones will be the best.i dont want copies but need to know what pcd /width stud pattern and centre hole they should be.I want them to look as deep as i can get them.Many thanks Tim.

For a B7 you need 5x112 PCD.
Centre bore is 57.1 but you can use larger bore wheels eg 66.6 with a spigot.
width depends on offset etc but standard wheels are 9inches wide and had an ET29. You can esasily get 8-10mm spacer on this so a 9 inch wheel with ET20 will sit about right. Obvious need to watch caliper clearance on the front.

FYI i ran 20s with a 30 profile for years with no tyre issues.

Took the plunge on Friday and bought one off the forum.

viewtopic.php?f=63&t=128173.

Pretty happy with it but its got an annoying rumble at low speeds, haven't had chance to jack it up yet but a quick look has revealed a split in the control arm ball joint dust cover, so im guessing this could be the culprit.

Most quattros have an odd rumble when maneuvering at slow speeds.

bam_bam wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 10:51 am

Most quattros have an odd rumble when maneuvering at slow speeds.

Only when you’re on all fours and you’ve had a skin full the night before.

bam_bam wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 10:51 am

Most quattros have an odd rumble when maneuvering at slow speeds.

Really? It doesn't sound great to be honest - does sound like something has play in it to be honest.

I'll have a good look and a pry on the joints and see if I can find excessive play anywhere.

bennn wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 12:42 pm

bam_bam wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 10:51 am

Most quattros have an odd rumble when maneuvering at slow speeds.

Really?

Yes. Ask around about it. If you do a search on this forum you'll read of many owners new to quattros grumbling about it (pun intended). It's just the torsen diff doing its thing.

bam_bam wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 4:23 pm

bennn wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 12:42 pm

bam_bam wrote: ↑

Mon May 28, 2018 10:51 am

Most quattros have an odd rumble when maneuvering at slow speeds.

Really?

Yes. Ask around about it. If you do a search on this forum you'll read of many owners new to quattros grumbling about it (pun intended). It's just the torsen diff doing its thing.

Ah, could well be what it is then which is good. I can live with noises just not if it means there is something wrong! I had another poke around this morning and the boot isn't actually split and I can't find play anywhere.

I have also noticed a louder bang coming from the back over bumps (first time I sat in the back of it today with the Mrs driving) I first thought it was the DRC shock but there doesn't seem to be any leaks and I don't think they were replaced that long ago....

On another note I've just stuck my M3 up for sale....going to be very sad to see it go

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163068909647