Is the RS6 really that quick?
It might not be as clear cut as you thinkdavidkoulakis wrote:i'd fancy my chances against a mapped S3
A mapped S3 (8p) running 350bhp (stage 2+) has a power to weight ratio of 240 bhp/tonne
A std RS6 (C5) has 244 bhp/tonne and a lot more drivetrain losses. You would need around 500bhp to put some distance between the two cars, although the RS6 should pull away at higher speeds.
BTW, stage 2+ is a map, exhaust and a fuel pump.
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Not standard. Gutted cats and ECU/TCU chip tune.
Looks like it was in the wet. I'd still have expected the Evo to do better.
Looks like it was in the wet. I'd still have expected the Evo to do better.
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"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Never mind the evo, look how quick this neon is compared to the same RS6...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7LlptCa ... re=channel
Who'd have thunk it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7LlptCa ... re=channel
Who'd have thunk it.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
It's quite fast! That Neon's probably quicker than a std '6..Shoppinit wrote:Never mind the evo, look how quick this neon is compared to the same RS6...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7LlptCa ... re=channel
Who'd have thunk it.
you've just compared a modified car to a factory car... so not really comparable as a stage 2+ RS 6 would be...what 525 - 535 ?Nige_RS4 wrote:It might not be as clear cut as you thinkdavidkoulakis wrote:i'd fancy my chances against a mapped S3
A mapped S3 (8p) running 350bhp (stage 2+) has a power to weight ratio of 240 bhp/tonne
A std RS6 (C5) has 244 bhp/tonne and a lot more drivetrain losses. You would need around 500bhp to put some distance between the two cars, although the RS6 should pull away at higher speeds.
BTW, stage 2+ is a map, exhaust and a fuel pump.
and my comment was made as mine has had MRC magic per my sig...so yes, I would fancy my chances !
I actually agree a with that bit. My drc works pretty well and i have to say that the car feels pretty damn fine. I have yet to drive a coily car (other than track cars) so i cannot make the comparison. Mooch, if you are passing bournmeouth in the future and fancy demoing your coilys for me then im all yours.
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'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
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Hehe OOOOerrrrr misses!
I have driven both, and yes the DRc when it works is ok for ride comfort, but for handling it is honestly crap. You have to remember you are running arb's that are like pencils which take out no body roll. combined with the extra 10mm of ride hight- it really is not in the same league....and I am sorry to disagree with you too!
I wonder what the DRC would be like with ARBs alone?
DJB who is over on SRS, had a set of DRC all round the day of our meet so it was definately working. Just as an excercise, we grabbed the roof rails of mine with both hands and tried to rock it from side to side- it hardly moved, no body roll at all, whereas his you could easily rock with one hand. I know t does not mean much, and the DRC does not operate in that dynamic, but you translate that into a corner at 100mph and feel the confidence drain away.... He is a motor tech and was shocked......
I have driven both, and yes the DRc when it works is ok for ride comfort, but for handling it is honestly crap. You have to remember you are running arb's that are like pencils which take out no body roll. combined with the extra 10mm of ride hight- it really is not in the same league....and I am sorry to disagree with you too!
I wonder what the DRC would be like with ARBs alone?
DJB who is over on SRS, had a set of DRC all round the day of our meet so it was definately working. Just as an excercise, we grabbed the roof rails of mine with both hands and tried to rock it from side to side- it hardly moved, no body roll at all, whereas his you could easily rock with one hand. I know t does not mean much, and the DRC does not operate in that dynamic, but you translate that into a corner at 100mph and feel the confidence drain away.... He is a motor tech and was shocked......
It's all Bollox.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Fair point mooch. Like you say, it would be interesting to see what ARB's whould have on drc.
Now Sold!
'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
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I did, against Jeffw's 550hp rs4, he was a tad quicker off the mark and in a straight line upto a point then couldnt put any more on me- i would have overhauled him eventually- in say 2 or 3 miles, but round corners he killed me.
He had Lynchy in the car at the time and I had Rspaul in with me, and it really was close on the rolling start- thats where the torque monster comes in to its own.
I am always a bit wary of the b5's s or rs- they can be very dangerous and make you look very ordinary.
He had Lynchy in the car at the time and I had Rspaul in with me, and it really was close on the rolling start- thats where the torque monster comes in to its own.
I am always a bit wary of the b5's s or rs- they can be very dangerous and make you look very ordinary.
It's all Bollox.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Nice to know...
Spoke with JeffW at Lydden at the weekend. Said he'd spent ALOT withion the first year of owning that car, hence him not owning it now...
Interested in swap now - a mapped 3,0tdi A6 (300bhp & 40+mpg) and the little track monster Sylva jobbie. Nice combo.
Spoke with JeffW at Lydden at the weekend. Said he'd spent ALOT withion the first year of owning that car, hence him not owning it now...
Interested in swap now - a mapped 3,0tdi A6 (300bhp & 40+mpg) and the little track monster Sylva jobbie. Nice combo.
B5 S4 Saloon Widebody Track Car.
B5 RS4 - now sold.
B5 RS4 - now sold.
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