Took my RS4 Saloon for the suspension to be setup last week (Bilstein PSS9 Kit & H&R ARB's) and as a result also got an accurate measurement of the mass.
The result was 1714Kg with as near as possible a half a tank of fuel (ballast + actual fuel).
I'm pretty happy with that, Audi claim 1650Kg but I guess that's not including any fluids (or the half a tank of fuel) or any optional extra's, so that is a fair amount of "fudge factor" to take in to account. The scales are accurate to within 1.5Kg and calibrated regularly.
I was also very happy with the corner weighting and geometry setup. I used Chris a Center Gravity in Atherstone and had a great day watching how it was all done. The car now feels very composed and is much more responsive and consistent. I just need to upgrade my driving skills to take advantage!
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Yep Chris is the man! Top stuff - enjoy. Don't take any passengers as they bu99er up the corner weighting!Mike_Bike wrote:Took my RS4 Saloon for the suspension to be setup last week (Bilstein PSS9 Kit & H&R ARB's) and as a result also got an accurate measurement of the mass.
The result was 1714Kg with as near as possible a half a tank of fuel (ballast + actual fuel).
I'm pretty happy with that, Audi claim 1650Kg but I guess that's not including any fluids (or the half a tank of fuel) or any optional extra's, so that is a fair amount of "fudge factor" to take in to account. The scales are accurate to within 1.5Kg and calibrated regularly.
I was also very happy with the corner weighting and geometry setup. I used Chris a Center Gravity in Atherstone and had a great day watching how it was all done. The car now feels very composed and is much more responsive and consistent. I just need to upgrade my driving skills to take advantage!
Olly
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the 1650 is afaik the kerb weight - the definition varies but it's generally accepted to be in full running condition (so oil an dcoolant) plus some fuel (some say half to full tank).
The problem is that this will be a un-specc'ed unit so could have for example the 18" wheels or no DVD/Sat nav light seats etc.
It's surprising how options quickly add weight here and there and you say you have ballast (usually 75kg for a driver) so not far off at all.
The problem is that this will be a un-specc'ed unit so could have for example the 18" wheels or no DVD/Sat nav light seats etc.
It's surprising how options quickly add weight here and there and you say you have ballast (usually 75kg for a driver) so not far off at all.
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3770 lbs, not bad, US cars scale weighed typically 3950 or so
car spec?
nav?
sunroof?
seats type?
how much less does the PSS weigh vs DRC?
car spec?
nav?
sunroof?
seats type?
how much less does the PSS weigh vs DRC?
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Just to bring that RS4 V8 4x4 1650Kg into sharp relief......
Latest 5-door Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi hatch..... kerbweight.... 1611Kg
Latest 5-door Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi hatch..... kerbweight.... 1611Kg
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