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Hi,
New to the forum, not long sold my RS3, as was slightly small, so driving round in the wifes GTD golf. Today though i luckily managed to order up the new limited edition RS4. Ordered in Suzuka grey with jet grey contrast interior. Has most bits and pieces on it so i never had to add any. Slightly gutted they don't come with a black grille but something ill change down the line.

Anyway gets delivered march/april

Anything i need to look out for with car? Please tell me
Its brakes are better than the 3

Cheers kenny

Knocking front suspension.

Engines failing.

Apart from that, all good

Knocking front suspension.

Engines failing.

Apart from that, all good

Suspension can knock when cold
Can you explain the engine failings?

A18kny wrote:Hi,
New to the forum, not long sold my RS3, as was slightly small, so driving round in the wifes GTD golf. Today though i luckily managed to order up the new limited edition RS4. Ordered in Suzuka grey with jet grey contrast interior. Has most bits and pieces on it so i never had to add any. Slightly gutted they don't come with a black grille but something ill change down the line.

Anyway gets delivered march/april

Anything i need to look out for with car? Please tell me
Its brakes are better than the 3

Cheers kenny

There is often the debate around Ceramics vs. Steel brakes. I have the latter and find them absolutely fine. I had TTRS (same brakes as RS3 I believe) and they used to lock up/get ABS working very easily, The driveway to my gym has been a brake bench mark for the past few cars I've had and the RS4 stops quicker on the same surface without ABS kicking in. That might be down to weight but I am totally happy with Steel disks. Those with Ceramics will probably argue otherwise but although Ceramics may offer less fade etc when pushed I've never had any "oh f***" moments in mind and I do drive like a <beep> sometimes and the car makes up for my lack of ability.

Re: engine failures...I've heard of 1. I have "knocking" suspension but Audi have deemed OK so I just enjoy the car and it's foibals.

I've averaged 18.2 mpg in the 8000 miles I've had it but rarely do long journeys.

You'll need 10mm spacers all-round to complete the look. as they just make the wheels fill the arches better.

You'll love the car.

Which spacers do people use? Eibach? And do you have any pics of this so i can see?

Knocking suspension is ok aslong as all is good. As for engine failure ive never heard of failure apart from the one i read on here. I look forward to the car, was also lucky to be first order at my local audi so fingers crossed i have the first one on the road up this way, although most people wont notice the difference haha

That'll look great with the black rotor alloys with the silver lip, look forward to seeing the interior also.
As for the rest, DRC knocking, engine failing, squeaky brakes, it'll all be under warranty so not to worry.
Enjoy the wait, its worth it in the end.
Congrats, Peter.

Ill get pics up when it arrive, but like you say a little wait yet. I did fancy going with the yellow contrast but the wife wasnt to sure haha.

Yeh warranty is always good for these things and so far audi have faired me well

Mine on 10mm and sitting lower on H&R's
I would use virde site sponsor for the spacers, he knows his stuff and will not be beaten on price

Thanks RIV, liking your colour, porsche riviera blue i take it?

Thanks for the info ill get in contact. How does it drive on H&R? I had them on my RS3 and it became pretty bouncy, looked the muts nuts though

Thanks RIV, liking your colour, porsche riviera blue i take it?

Thanks for the info ill get in contact. How does it drive on H&R? I had them on my RS3 and it became pretty bouncy, looked the muts nuts though

Yeh riviera!!
It rides very well on the H&R's near oem and not bouncy at all
Be interesting to see your car when it arrives, sounds great!!

I look forward to it but not so keen on the Alu grille

I look forward to it but not so keen on the Alu grille

Surely they can sort you a black one out??

I asked, but they dont seem keen, unless i buy a mew one and they fit it when it arrives, which i do not want

I asked, but they dont seem keen, unless i buy a mew one and they fit it when it arrives, which i do not want

Bet they would if it was a deal breaker

Couldnt agree with you more. Ive just mailed them to say this has to go on the car. Cant believe they havent done the cars with these