Order placed for S4 Black Edition

Post by **Moschop5** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:43 pm

xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:My wife is sick of hearing how wonderful the car is and that its not much longer before it arrives...

Any date yet Mojo...seen your thread on MKV GTI as well

Post by **Ian_C** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:22 pm

Hom wrote:
longdog wrote:
xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:You don't need winter tyres on a quattro! How does the sports diff feel? Any tips for an up and coming owner?
After struggling a couple of years ago I wouldn't have a car without them, but each to their own, all I will say is that you definitely get less twitchy bum moments when the weather is icy, wet or snowy!
The sports diff does make a difference and dials out most of the understeer, one thing to bare in mind is that the diff and ADS are standard on the RS4 and there must be a reason for that.
Setting the car up to your personal preference is easy using the individual setting, I have mine set to - Diff in Dynamic, engine and throttle in Dynamic and suspension set to comfort, this is my favourite set up for a good blast! Comfort is great for a long motorway journey, auto is fine for day to day use but you will find yourself in a higher gear than you would choose when driving a manual, economic is a no no as you're in 7th gear by the time you're doing 30 mph.
My S4 was useless with just a small amount of snow on summers (michelin Ps3) couldn't get onto my drive. the mrs with an X3 on winters, no problem.

DSG-only now on the facelifted S4s cannot help matters. Surprised you couldn't even get off the drive though?!

I'm a winter tyre convert. To Mojo, the braking and never having to worry about the front losing grip and following the camber into the kerb / ditch inspires total confidence. I did some braking tests on snow and ice on the flat and downhill, on snow even downhill the ABS doesn't even cut in. Took a few passengers out, they all asked "how do you do that?!" Uphill with the traction control off it was impressive acceleration wise too.

18s are the smallest that will fit on the (B8) S4, so you have a huge choice of alloys including the default 18" S4 wheel if you want to keep the OE look

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:02 pm

Moschop5 wrote:
xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:My wife is sick of hearing how wonderful the car is and that its not much longer before it arrives...

Any date yet Mojo...seen your thread on MKV GTI as well

Not yet, but I'm expecting to hear from the dealership at the back end of this week to firm up a collection date.

And yes being a former owner of a MK5 GTI I have been posting on their forum on my S4 adventures...

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:58 pm

Car collection scheduled for next Friday the 8th March. Whey hey!

A couple of quick questions:

1) How much petrol do the dealers typically fill the car up with?
2) What should I check on the car during pick up?
3) How much insurance do they give complimentary?

Post by **gangstarrrrr** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:22 pm

xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:Car collection scheduled for next Friday the 8th March. Whey hey!

A couple of quick questions:

1) How much petrol do the dealers typically fill the car up with?
2) What should I check on the car during pick up?
3) How much insurance do they give complimentary?

1) I had around 80% full
2) mileage. Mine was 42. Still wonder if it got ragged by a twunt in the dealers per collection. Get the red grommet cable if you got the tech pack. Check the paintwork. If I were you, I'd tell them not to clean it and get a new car prep done.
3) 1 week

Post by **999pooch** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:40 pm

1) full to the brim, although I had specifically asked for that during the deal

Wife also got a massive bouqet of flowers, which was nice.

2) check the paintwork for blemishes, alloy for scuffs. Check the oil level within the first few days.

3) 7 day driveaway insurance.

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:11 am

Why the red cable? Are there different colours?

Post by **gangstarrrrr** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:02 pm

xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:Why the red cable? Are there different colours?

Blue is older cable, won't carry video from iPhone/iPod. Red is newer and will.

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:17 pm

Got back from the dealer about an hour ago...boy is the car tough!

Post by **Nickyboy** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:24 pm

Tough?

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:38 pm

As in I really like it.

Post by **999pooch** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:57 am

xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:As in I really like it.

Sick! Down wiv da kidz

Post by **Nickyboy** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:21 am

999pooch wrote:
xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:As in I really like it.
Sick! Down wiv da kidz

I'm 27 going on 57. I'm so uncool.

Post by **xxx_mojo_xxx** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:21 pm

Well, its been raining and snowing since picking up the car. Its already looking grubby from the outside.

Managed an impressive 13.9 miles per gallon on the first tank load of petrol. Its difficult resisting the urge to push the throttle. Its addictive!

Post by **longdog** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:38 pm

xxx_mojo_xxx wrote:Well, its been raining and snowing since picking up the car. Its already looking grubby from the outside.

Managed an impressive 13.9 miles per gallon on the first tank load of petrol. Its difficult resisting the urge to push the throttle. Its addictive!

Glad you like it but where are the pics!

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