Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Hi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
Current:
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
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Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
congratulations !! pics pls
Brakes and taking it easy with them for the first 1000 miles or so I think was the only breaking in I did on mine. There were some issues with warped discs being reported. Ive been lucky with no issues. Changed tyres for MPSS and it feels better on them.
Great car - also have air and a two bar.
Brakes and taking it easy with them for the first 1000 miles or so I think was the only breaking in I did on mine. There were some issues with warped discs being reported. Ive been lucky with no issues. Changed tyres for MPSS and it feels better on them.
Great car - also have air and a two bar.
Last edited by superlightr on Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Mechanical sympathy, simple as that. Give it beans but wait until it's all warm.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Biggest tip I'd give is cancel your tracker figment by the dealer. It will be fitted in 1 of 2 places which the theives know. Have your tracker fitted by an outside firm and get them to fit it in a better location.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Umm - good idea. Its not being fitted until Wednesday. There is a local company that can do it as well so may investigate them today and see if they can sort it post pick up.
Current:
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
1 other thing. Don't let the dealer take a picture of you and car on collection. They like to post special deliveries on Fb and twatter these days therefore telling the world YOU have a new RS6.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
The manual says to avoid full load and red line for first 600 miles then gradually increase load and revs up to 900 miles. And then still take it easy after that too.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
+1, dealer fitted tracker is a waste of money.
Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Well just don't run into another
after coming out of the showroom is my legendary advice. 
Congratulations by the way, awaiting pics of your newly acquired beast.


Congratulations by the way, awaiting pics of your newly acquired beast.
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
I was gentle for 1,000 miles. Now at 2,500 so having more fun.... but honestly purring along at 2k rpm is also quite nice
Current Audis: Audi RS6 PE, Audi RS3 Sportback
Ex-Audis: RS4 B8, RS6 C6, A6 2.7Q, A4 2.8Q
Ex-Audis: RS4 B8, RS6 C6, A6 2.7Q, A4 2.8Q
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
What about dynamic package plus?lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 amHi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Good luck with the collection Simon, take it easy and enjoy!
Sorry no tips on running in I only have an RS4 not quite the same power!
Sorry no tips on running in I only have an RS4 not quite the same power!
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Yeah as stated above. Gentle running in for first 600 miles. It is really hard though-you need strong will power lol.
Sold: 2012 RS3 APR St2 exclusive buckets!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Tadass910 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pmWhat about dynamic package plus?lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 amHi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!

Not sure if you are serious or poking fun at yourself?
Re: Picking up RS6 Performance Saturday - Any running in tips?
Oh...forgot about that minor addition....should check my sales invoice and see if they have given it to me as a freebee!Tadass910 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pmWhat about dynamic package plus?lem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:25 amHi all,
Apologies if there is a thread that covers this but any pointers would be welcome. Will pick up my RS6 performance Saturday. Pre-delivery checks and tracker being fitted at the dealer this week.
Ascari Blue (will be the first time I've seen the colour in the flesh) - Stuck with the titanium additions so will look like a stock 'Performance'
Parking Pack
Advance Key
On air - No DRC
Couple of other little bits but not the worlds highest spec as the Performance had everything on it that I would have added to a standard RS6
Any tips on a sensible running in period which allows me to at least use it?
Cars booked in for paint protection film for the full front end and then g-techniq treatment in and out first week in April.
Will post some pics once I get it home safe and sound - Once I have got over my initial excitement!

Current:
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
2024 R8 - Daytona Grey
2023 Mercedes G63 AMG
2022 SQ5 - Grey
Most recent Audi
2020 RS6 Vorsprung - Sebring Black
2017 RS6 Performance - Ascari Blue
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