daveak05

what does it stand for, dynamic ride control? I can see it making sense on the S/RS6 and S8, but the RS4?

ELEVENS

I realize it's vogue to bash the DRC system (especially the guys that replaced it with expensive aftermarket systems) but for a factory setup with a warranty, it rocks IMO. Hell, mine doesn't even leak! ...yet.

Evil Buddha

windows are down when I make a fast hard right. It sounds as though it is coming from under the car. I am assuming that it is some sort of valve controlling the fluid as it shifts through the DRC system. It was very noticeable on the Tail of the Dragon as the turns are all coming very quick and non stop. The strange thing is it only happens if I make a hard left immediately followed by a right.

Silver Fun

If/when I add exhaust I will probably go with the Stasis setup, but I am so far very impressed with the DRC in my car. I am not saying it is the best out there, only that it covers the comfort/performance envelope of "my" driving very well.

Victoryroad

Agree with ELEVENS on everything. Track setup may be different, but I do not track my car.

edwardschmedward

If you are using it as a "daily driver," and you're not a TUNER FREAK it's fine.

Maybe if the RS4 was a coupe, then it might not be the best sales gimmick... I don't know.

I love my StaSis/Ohlins suspension... I love it x2 since it's on my Allroad too. I'd put one on my Evo, but I already have Bilstien PSS9's on it, and my 10 year old says it's her favorite car: 1. Because it has the PS2 in it
2. Because it doesn't have as firm a ride as my other cars.

I noticed the 'flaws' in the DRC more than I noticed the benefits, that's all. It's personal...

Vijay

We have to remember that this is a luxury performance sedan, not a pure sports car. On-road ride is a factor, and I haven't ever driven a car that came from the factory with a better ride/handling balance.

One could better argue that DRC doesn't belong on a car like the R8 or the upcoming TT-RS, but the RS4 is still an upscale sedan, albeit a very capable one.

In choosing the RS4, I did want a certain level of luxury and comfort in the car I was buying.

Zuluracerx

I thought it cornered flat too, until I got the Ohlins, then I realized what flat cornering and zero dive were all about. The transformation is nothing short of amazing.

S4@last!::Now B7 RS4

very forgiving on any bumps in the road. I have stasis tracksports and they are amazing as far as flat cornering and dive but make no mistake its at the expense of ride comfort. That said I have 17" wheels and the roads in Colorado are notoriously crappy.

bhvrdr

use of springs, coils, and sways without the use of the DRC. I prefer a well tuned suspension to some of these toys. Porsche and BMW do a good job of this.