How does a stage1 compare?

[tartan_rob]

As the subject says really. How does a Stage1 RS6 comapre with a std one? When I test drove a std car it felt very progressive but no real kick in the pants from the power.

[S2tuner]

It'll feel the same but stronger can't get too much of a kick in them because of the usual weak link: the gearbox. But they are pretty fast for sure, and thirsty too, 140 miles per tank on heavy autobahn driving!!!!

[tartan_rob]

mmm. It is the kick from the turbo's that dissappointed me. My current RS6 has kick in abundance and is getting around 32mpg on motorway too, albeit when driving less than 100...

I know they are very quick, but would like it to feel very quick too....and perhaps some kind of gearbox tweaks are possible too..?

Or should I wait for the new S4..?

[GardinerG]

I agree with Rob's on this, the kick just isn't there compared to a tuned C5 RS6. I know it is fast, it just didn't feel it.