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Old 03-25-2015, 01:33 PM
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Is that Quartz or Tornado Gray?
Old 03-26-2015, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Baloo588
With the new 2016 A7 and all season continental tires on the 20 inch rims, the A7 is so much smoother and compliant over the jiggly bad roads and rippling highways around Michigan compared to the GS or other cars especially the 2012 BMW 5 I had which would vibrate like crazy on unsettling highways. Ive noticed that the older 2012-2015 A7 came with crappy goodyears or yokohamas that made the ride insufferable with the 20 inch package like yours and result in jiggly ride on uneven surface. Maybe checkout the new continentals.


Here are the tires that will make the A7 ride better then the GS.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=ProContact+TX
I've responded on different forums and threads. I'm not willing on spending money on another tire of the same size. At the same time I'm not rushing into making a change to 19s, but I think there is a good chance I will at some point. As I've said, on most sections of road my car rides great. But on some it is giggly to the point of being really annoying.
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Originally Posted by fkaufman
You may be fortunate to live in a light traffic area. In my neck of the woods the traffic is heavy and the damn potholes are huge and deep. There is no way to drive around them when there is a car on your left, a curb on your right and the gap in the pavement is 6' wide!
Yikes yeah I see what you mean. The traffic here is bad doing the rush out but I am on the highways mainly but when in the back roads, there is much room for me to move around the potholes.
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Originally Posted by Glacier6
Is that Quartz or Tornado Gray?
Its the new Tornado Grey. Simply the best color. Much better then the dull quartz grey we had on our older 2006 A8L.
Old 03-26-2015, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Baloo588
Thanks! I am so happy with the decision, Yes, the GS F-Sport was an awesome car and I will never forget it but this A7 is a different league.
It is beautiful. The updates were just right!
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Originally Posted by Baloo588
Its the new Tornado Grey. Simply the best color. Much better then the dull quartz grey we had on our older 2006 A8L.
That is like Florett Silver that has more depth than Ice Silver and really shines in the sun. A new generation of colors for Audi. I've always been a fan of Quartz Gray. I can't wait to see Tornado Grey in person!
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Originally Posted by Baloo588
Its the new Tornado Grey. Simply the best color. Much better then the dull quartz grey we had on our older 2006 A8L.
That is a gorgeous color. I love mine, but that would have tugged at me.
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Yeah tornado grey is awesome color and stays sharp from sunny to cloudy days without any hue changes. I like that.
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I just attended the Dallas Auto Show and saw both the A7 and A6 in Tornado Grey. That will be my next color!
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Originally Posted by dseag2
I just attended the Dallas Auto Show and saw both the A7 and A6 in Tornado Grey. That will be my next color!
Awesome! You won't regret it!
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