Ordered one

[535dboy]

Congrats - look forward to seeing pics on arrival as like others, not seen pic of silver one

[Markp]

The ZF works brilliantly with the extra torque.

Doesn't the new car have less torque though?

I was referring to B9 v B8 not C7. Loads more torque.

[Markp]

The ZF works brilliantly with the extra torque.

Doesn't the new car have less torque though?

Quite. And not sure what an automated manual is, aside from R-Tronic for a limited time on R8 ten years back.

Using automated manual as group term for single/dual clutch/PDK type robotised boxes versus full manual and torque converter / slush tiptronic / automatic.

[gilford]

driving the B9 and the B8 back to back i really couldn't find fault with the B9 gearbox to me it seemed as quick up and down the gears as the B8

I had a 2014 RS5 (which is essentially the same as the B8) and think the new engine and gear box are on another level.

You don’t get the V8 noise (obviously) but apart from that I love it!

[Markp]

driving the B9 and the B8 back to back i really couldn't find fault with the B9 gearbox to me it seemed as quick up and down the gears as the B8

I had a 2014 RS5 (which is essentially the same as the B8) and think the new engine and gear box are on another level.

You don’t get the V8 noise (obviously) but apart from that I love it!

Indeed. Those who have tried it, get it. If you haven't tried the new car, have a go. I was mightily surprised - as I think most people are.

[RS Owner]

The ZF8 is used in lots of other cars, LOADS.
ZF8 appears to be a revolution in torque converter autos. Its now OK to fit one to a performance car. It is in the Alfa Gulia Quad and the new M5, and will be in the new M3.

All the reviews have always been positive, ALL. It's obviously a very good box.
ZF8 will possibly be a fraction of a second slower on Nurburgring but much better in road traffic and everyday use.

[Graeme4130]

I'm not sure it's quite as good as the DSG in my B8 having driven them back to back, but it's certainly decent and a lot better than the box in the M4 I had for a few weeks to use recently.

Getting my order in tomorrow, can't wait
Going for Nardo
Black/Anthracite 20" wheels
Sound and comfort pack
Black styling pack
sports exhaust
electric seats
Privacy glass

Should look something like this :

[Eddie555]

I'm not sure it's quite as good as the DSG in my B8 having driven them back to back, but it's certainly decent and a lot better than the box in the M4 I had for a few weeks to use recently.

Getting my order in tomorrow, can't wait
Going for Nardo
Black/Anthracite 20" wheels
Sound and comfort pack
Black styling pack
sports exhaust
electric seats
Privacy glass

Should look something like this :
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That won’t take long to get build. Quick and easy build then straight past the paint Shop.

Ps. That will be the nuts.

[535dboy]

Excellent - ignore the colour haters I like it!

Do you drive much at night?

[MikeFish]

Excellent - ignore the colour haters I like it!

Do you drive much at night?

There's no colour haters, comments about nardo paint even though we like it is in the sites rules.

[535dboy]

Excellent - ignore the colour haters I like it!

Do you drive much at night?

There's no colour haters, comments about nardo paint even though we like it is in the sites rules.

I wasn’t being literal

[Graeme4130]

I'm not sure it's quite as good as the DSG in my B8 having driven them back to back, but it's certainly decent and a lot better than the box in the M4 I had for a few weeks to use recently.

Getting my order in tomorrow, can't wait
Going for Nardo
Black/Anthracite 20" wheels
Sound and comfort pack
Black styling pack
sports exhaust
electric seats
Privacy glass

Should look something like this :
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That won’t take long to get build. Quick and easy build then straight past the paint Shop.

Ps. That will be the nuts.

Should be end April/Early May

[Outtlaw]

Nice Graeme, not going ramics this time?

[Graeme4130]

Nice Graeme, not going ramics this time?

No, not this time
They're a nice to have rather than a need to have, and although the driving benefits are pretty big with the reduction of unsprung weight, they're also a very expensive ticking time bomb if you damage one (£6,400 for the front discs alone)
I went a bit silly on the spec of my current B8 as I was feeling flush at the time, and the reality is, I barely use half the stuff I spec'd, so I'm going a bit more realistic this time.
For example, I don't think I opened the Panoramic roof once last year, but still had to pay to have it serviced, and I never use the lane assist other than the novelty when I first got the car in 2014 to show my kids it could steer for itself
Having just had to have the DRC changed in my car, I don't think I'll bother with that either as I've only ever used the dynamic setting once, and it was too stiff for even the smoothest surface. You'd have hoped that after all the issues with the B7, Audi would've fixed or ditched the system for the B8, but mine's been in twice for damper replacements now. Luckily, it's been covered by the warranty both times
I've not driven a B9 without the dynamic suspension, but did drive a B8 without it and it rode just as well as the Dynamic car in its comfort setting, which is what I drive around in anyway

[cuttsy]

I'm not sure it's quite as good as the DSG in my B8 having driven them back to back, but it's certainly decent and a lot better than the box in the M4 I had for a few weeks to use recently.

Getting my order in tomorrow, can't wait
Going for Nardo
Black/Anthracite 20" wheels
Sound and comfort pack
Black styling pack
sports exhaust
electric seats
Privacy glass

Should look something like this :
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Congrats! Great taste in spec!