RS4 - in the snow

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RS4 - in the snow

Post by hershie » Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:39 am

Wasn’t it lovely to be an RS4 driver in the snow this morning, I actually had to remind myself not to get annoyed at the other drivers on the road this morning, clearly they don't have the superior drivetrain delivery and traction.
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RE: RS4 - in the snow

Post by Daz » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:10 am

Don't forget that Quattro won't help you to stop any quicker.
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Post by DuncanMac » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:34 am

I Second that... Had a very nasty 'quattro' experience in the snow in my old S4 a year ago in the Swiss Alps.... Not nice at all!

Take it easy guys.... these cars have a way of making you think you are invincible! ;-)

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Post by craigyb » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:35 pm

Had a little slide this morning on a side road full of ice, 2 tons and quattro were no help at all.

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Post by peebo » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:27 pm

Passed a bloke this morning, his car has 50/50 weight balance for perfect handling. :lol:

He wasnt pleased, but spinning rear wheels aren't attractive. I had to drive round him - the cheery wave may have pissed him off slightly. Overtaken at 8 mph. :roll:

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Post by SteveH » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:49 pm

road full of ice, 2 tons and quattro were no help at all.
50/50 weight balance for perfect handling.
LOL

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Post by Jarv » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:09 pm

Steve,

So that's snowboarding last night, mountain biking this morning, please tell me you drunk beer and eat pizza this evening.
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Post by SteveH » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:19 pm

:lol:

Not far off.. Actually it was steak & carlsberg, followed by a medicinal whisky :drink:

No cycling today; unfortunately (for me) all is not as it may appear, I dug my bike out of the shed the other weekend and dusted it off after being sat there stationary for the last two years as I'm off boarding in a fortnight and need to get my ass in gear so that I dont collapse after the first day on piste. I fear that it may be too little too late!
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Post by Jarv » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:26 am

Thanks for the assurances Steve, I'm feeling a bit better now. Don't overdo it.
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Post by JasNY » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:48 pm

I have been throwing mine around in the snow and it's great. Definitely not invincible. But a lot of fun! The audi garage recommended I change the wheels to 18s with a smaller width, but I just put winter tyres on the factory rims, and it drives pretty well.

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