Towbar for B8 RS4
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Towbar for B8 RS4
Can anyone tell me if a genuine Audi towbar and wiring loom is available for the B8 RS4. I ordered and paid for one approx 2 months ago when I took delivery of my new RS4 as I need to do some light duty towing but my dealer has been unable to supply and I am wondering if there is a problem (ie not available for some reason)
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks Guy
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks Guy
Re: Towbar for B8 RS4
I didn't think towbars were compatible with RS models although that could just be the older ones
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Re: Towbar for B8 RS4
I asked my dealer when I bought mine and was told that they're not approved for the RS4, but will be available for C7 RS6535dboy wrote:I didn't think towbars were compatible with RS models although that could just be the older ones
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Indeed, can be had on the RS6, but I don't think you can have DRC as well.Graeme4130 wrote:I asked my dealer when I bought mine and was told that they're not approved for the RS4, but will be available for C7 RS6535dboy wrote:I didn't think towbars were compatible with RS models although that could just be the older ones
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Friend ordered an every box ticked 4.2Q7 last yeardoodlebug wrote:Indeed, can be had on the RS6, but I don't think you can have DRC as well.Graeme4130 wrote:I asked my dealer when I bought mine and was told that they're not approved for the RS4, but will be available for C7 RS6535dboy wrote:I didn't think towbars were compatible with RS models although that could just be the older ones
He couldn't have double glazing and the electric tow bar. Strange but true
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
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2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
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1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
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2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Re: Towbar for B8 RS4
I happen to have the brochure within arms reach....aside from DRC you also cannot combine tow bar with carbon optics. Go figure.535dboy wrote:Friend ordered an every box ticked 4.2Q7 last year
He couldn't have double glazing and the electric tow bar. Strange but true
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Re: Towbar for B8 RS4
Audi have always claimed that there isn't enough engine cooling for towing - which doesn't make a lot of sense as it's not as if it needs more power to tow at 70mph than it does to do 155mph solo???535dboy wrote:I didn't think towbars were compatible with RS models although that could just be the older ones
I reckon it's just because they didn't want to spend the money homologating them for towing.
Gone: 2006 B7 RS4 Avant (Phantom Black)
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Exactly, and if you have an accident towing by using a DIY tow bar system on a non-homologated car you will be in big trouble and will be liable by your insurance company.
Im doing my B+E soon so have been brushing up on trailer law
Im doing my B+E soon so have been brushing up on trailer law
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Re: Towbar for B8 RS4
I'm old enough to automatically have B+E, C1+E and D1+Esonny wrote:I'm doing my B+E soon so have been brushing up on trailer law
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Grandfather rightsPetrolDave wrote:I'm old enough to automatically have B+E, C1+E and D1+Esonny wrote:I'm doing my B+E soon so have been brushing up on trailer law
Unfortunately I got my license after 1997.
I do have a class C thought
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Respectsonny wrote:I do have a class C though
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Update: I have just spoken to my dealer and am booked in for
The genuine Audi towbar and wiring to be fitted tomorrow. Apparently it has now been homoglated and is available for sale. I will post some pics when fitted.
The genuine Audi towbar and wiring to be fitted tomorrow. Apparently it has now been homoglated and is available for sale. I will post some pics when fitted.
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Interesting.
How much?
How much?
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
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Approx GBP 1700.00
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1199Panigale wrote:Approx GBP 1700.00
Sod that!
I'll stick to driving the lotus everywhere!!
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
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