Suggestions for keeping your RS4 in tip-top form

[wolfgang]

^ Correct. That's what i've just set mine to. M+S stands for "Mud + Snow" and are usually used as Winter tyres. I have standard Summer Pirellis so set my front pressures to 38 and rears to 35psi.

[ArthurPE]

I just put on Michelin PS A/S 255/35/19 96Y XL M + S
front 40, rear 39
I figure when cold it will drop a few psi, but is below the 41/41/ max

[steve_70]

Rubber mats in the winter.

This is one of the two best things I have for keeping mine in tip-top form so far.... really pleased in this weather as they are interior life-saver and nice touch that the dealer put them in free for me when picked up the car as thats when we had all the snow last week.

My second best thing is my bootliner and helps me dog-proof the rear...fantastic product, not sure how stacks up against the OEM one, but this one is good enough for me.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-AVANT-EST ... 3a610467c8

[wolfgang]

A quick tip: your RS4 manuals wallet can be stowed in a compartment beneath the steering wheel so it doesn't use up valuable space in the glovebox. If you look under the steering wheel you'll see a letter-box shaped hole that is designed specifically for stowing the manuals wallet.

[sonny]

A quick tip: your RS4 manuals wallet can be stowed in a compartment beneath the steering wheel so it doesn't use up valuable space in the glovebox. If you look under the steering wheel you'll see a letter-box shaped hole that is designed specifically for stowing the manuals wallet.

I’m sure that is the Service book compartment. Suppose it makes no difference. Either way I don’t keep anything like that in case the car gets stolen. It will make the criminals life harder trying to sell the car on.

[neckarsulm]

I’m sure that is the Service book compartment. Suppose it makes no difference. Either way I don’t keep anything like that in case the car gets stolen. It will make the criminals life harder trying to sell the car on.

When I bought my B5, the lady owner apologised for not having the service book which she said had been lost by the Audi Centre where it was last serviced so the price was negotiated accordingly, guess where I found it?

[MB2]

First Aid Kit;
I was told by the dealer I bought my car from that the First Aid Kit was there for the first owner, but when they prep the cars for resale it gets discarded. Something to with Health & Safety they said!
Still, I took mine out my trade-in car so I still have one in the car.
At least I know where that one's been.

Believe the OE first aid kit is L-shape so it fits into the center arm rest (saloon) £55 to order from dealer, only a £25 option (conforms to German DIN standards).

The OE kit is definitely L shaped as have one in my arm-rest (Avant) if anyone needs the PN let me know.

[sonny]

First Aid Kit;
I was told by the dealer I bought my car from that the First Aid Kit was there for the first owner, but when they prep the cars for resale it gets discarded. Something to with Health & Safety they said!
Still, I took mine out my trade-in car so I still have one in the car.
At least I know where that one's been.

Believe the OE first aid kit is L-shape so it fits into the center arm rest (saloon) £55 to order from dealer, only a £25 option (conforms to German DIN standards).

The OE kit is definitely L shaped as have one in my arm-rest (Avant) if anyone needs the PN let me know.

Anyone know if the Saloon first aid kit is "L" shaped too?

[MB2]

Rubber mats in the winter.

This is one of the two best things I have for keeping mine in tip-top form so far.... really pleased in this weather as they are interior life-saver and nice touch that the dealer put them in free for me when picked up the car as thats when we had all the snow last week.

My second best thing is my bootliner and helps me dog-proof the rear...fantastic product, not sure how stacks up against the OEM one, but this one is good enough for me.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-AVANT-EST ... 3a610467c8

That one looks pretty good actually, the Audi foam one damages fairly easily & things slip around on it, the carpet one is really nice, but is carpet so tends not to get reversed as often as probably should be...

[steve_70]

Rubber mats in the winter.

This is one of the two best things I have for keeping mine in tip-top form so far.... really pleased in this weather as they are interior life-saver and nice touch that the dealer put them in free for me when picked up the car as thats when we had all the snow last week.

My second best thing is my bootliner and helps me dog-proof the rear...fantastic product, not sure how stacks up against the OEM one, but this one is good enough for me.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-AVANT-EST ... 3a610467c8

That one looks pretty good actually, the Audi foam one damages fairly easily & things slip around on it, the carpet one is really nice, but is carpet so tends not to get reversed as often as probably should be...

The Mutt and Blanket stay stuck to the Non-slip, all good so far

...Will do a long term review

[wolfgang]

Had SW0090 installed this morning. The car runs a bit smoother now.

[steve_70]

Let us know if you see any greater fuel economy, as it seems these cars run a bit rich on a std map, just my perception, could be wrong... anybody know what a stock AFR is

[wolfgang]

Will do, mate. Early days yet so it'll take a few tankfuls for me to see whether I get better fuel economy. My car stunk like a petrol station from the outside on early-morning cold starts. LOL.

[steve_70]

...My car stunk like a petrol station from the outside on early-morning cold starts. LOL.

Exactly, deff seems some part of the map is overfuelling. Maybe the map is all very conservative as stock.

[Timster]

Had SW0090 installed this morning. The car runs a bit smoother now.

Yeah. I had mine done the other day. Much smoother. Not sure on MPG yet as haven't had a chance to test properly with all this bloomin snow.
Wheel spins probably don't give a fair reading