Hello and thanks from a fresh owner of RS4!

[jukkan]

I have just bought an Atlas Silver RS4 from Germany tuned by MTM (420HP) and it`s arriving to Finland in a couple of weeks. I´m so excited [img]images/graemlins/roundeyes.gif[/img] I just want to thank you guys because this forum has been a great source of information when I was searching for the right car for me... First I thought of buying new S4 but I wanted to go all the way and decided to buy an RS4! Right now I´m driving with Volvo V70 T5 320hp but it´s so boring [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] I also have Audi A4 1.8T in the garage with a little bit body modifications done.

Has anyone driven RS4 in real winter conditions with lots of snow and ice like here in Finland? I´m also searching for winter alloys but not sure is it ok to use alloys with ET 35? The car is already fitted with 15mm spacers by MTM...

[dog]

Does that spoiler do anything to the car?

[jukkan]

I suppose you´re thinking about downforce, and i have to be honest that i don`t know... Makes it look better maybe? [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Here is a picture from the front.

[JAMES]

nice [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img] but now you have the real thing

[JAMES]

how do you open the rear doors [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[jukkan]

Thanks! Doors open from the inside, and it´s pretty easy [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Yeah, I really like the looks of my Audi A4 but it`s all show -no go type of car [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] and my Volvo is boring Swedish tractor, no more Volvos for me! Here is a picture of my new RS4, more pictures when I get the car...

[bem_ho]

Great stuff!! [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]

[drjones]

Nice! [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

[JAMES]

very nice. [img]images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]do you really want to drive that?

[jukkan]

thank you guys! of course i want to drive that, what you mean?

[JAMES]

its too nice and shiny to drive

[krm]

Congratulations, enjoy it well! [img]images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]

[rs4steve]

enjoy [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

[jukkan]

Let´s see how shiny it is after a boat trip from Germany to Finland? Here is another picture of my shiny RS4 [img]images/graemlins/roundeyes.gif[/img] As you can see there is grey anodized windows in my car, looks great!

[Steve_Mc]

Moi Olio!

Which part of Finland are you from? I just got back from a week in Lahti (my other half is Finnish).

I would love to hear how you get on with a RS4 in Finnish conditions. I have a huge respect for the driving skills of Finnish people who have to cope with conditions that 95% of UK drivers would consider undriveable. When we arrived in Finland the temperature was 0C and some rain had half-melted the snow. Within two days it was -20C and the rain / snow mix had frozen very nicely to make most non-motorway roads like ice rinks. But still everyone copes!

The secret seems to be 1. Always brake in a straight line 2. Go easy on the power when taking off - which I am curious to know how you're going to cope taking it easy on the loud pedal with a new RS4 to play with!

Anyway, good luck with the car and welcome to the forum!

Steve