S4 Help

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S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:31 pm

Hi guys,
I was thinking of getting another B7 RS4 after writing mine off in June but I'm tempted to look at a B8 S4 for the newer technology, cheaper tuning potential etc etc.

Can anyone show me some pictures of their cars with lowered suspension, and other mods?

Also if anyone has some 'actual' figures after the car's been mapped, exhaust etc. that would be fantastic.

I don't think I'll get anywhere near the aggressive stance of a B7 but I'd like to see what's achievable.

Also what spec would you say are 'essential' in the B8?

Thanks in advance.
Shane

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Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
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Re: S4 Help

Post by Nickyboy » Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:41 pm

Essential

Super sport seats
19s
B&O
Flat bottom steering wheel
Hill hold
Probably differential and drive select but I can't confirm as I don't have these
Tech pack low or high


Also the exhaust on the facelift sounds pretty good if you are considering a new one.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:44 pm

Got a budget of £30k max, £27k would be preferrable :-)
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Current
2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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Re: S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:04 pm

Shane

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Current
2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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Re: S4 Help

Post by hammy969 » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:19 pm

I had a look at S4 around the time I bought RS3. Looking at these 2, I suggest the saloon to more focused on performance, with SS seats and 19" and it has B&O. The sports diff and drive select appears to be a nice to have also.
If you are bothered about the road tax costs avoid a manual avant as it is over the 225 threshold.
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Re: S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:40 pm

Thanks Hammy,
Tax isn't an issue as I'm used to the higher bracket. To be honest I haven't seen anything anywhere that ticks all the boxes. I'm sure that if another B7 RS4 popped up with the right spec at the right price I'd snap it up but there aren't too many out there.
Shane

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Current
2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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Re: S4 Help

Post by PJC » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:25 pm

Not sure how long I will be able to keep mine as it looks increasingly likely I will need something I can tow my track toy with, if you are looking for a low mileage 30k with new disks and pads all round, just serviced, no advisories, full carbon clean, 2 years Inchcape warranty. Glass sunroof too.

Still really don't want to sell as it took me a year to find it.

Range Rover looks the best option.

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Re: S4 Help

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Re: S4 Help

Post by PJC » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:35 pm

Look how long it took you sell your Imola even though I think it is a great colour.......

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Re: S4 Help

Post by HYFR » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:39 pm

Yeah but mine was a dog
Id have another in a heartbeat if it was straight

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Re: S4 Help

Post by PJC » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:41 pm

Don't fancy a Mugello one.......

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Re: S4 Help

Post by HYFR » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:41 pm

Yours is lovely Paul and sounds the dogs

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Re: S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:53 pm

Can you PM me full details please Paul?
Shane

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Current
2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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Re: S4 Help

Post by ShaneyB » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:58 pm

Like Misano & Sprint I love Imola but couldn't own one.

Defo edging toward Daytona (again) or Mugello.
Shane

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Current
2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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Re: S4 Help

Post by HYFR » Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:01 pm

Mugello

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