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Old 09-03-2006, 12:36 AM
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when i sat inside and the engine is idle, slight shaking is felt..feels like the body is rolling left and right. does the v8 engine cause this?
Old 09-03-2006, 04:33 AM
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Default Slight vibration with oscillation in the roll axis is normal.

What constitutes slight is subjective though. I presume that car drives fine?
Old 09-03-2006, 07:15 AM
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The RS4 has a lighter weight flywheel than the S4...this contributes to a rougher idle.
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Default I would think that the more aggressive cams would contribute to this also...

Chris, do you know if the RS4 clutch is a step up in durability and clamping pressure over a B6 S4 clutch? I'm wondering if this is an upgrade worth making or should I just go with a Clutch Masters (or other) clutch...
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Default Good point!

I don't have any technical specs on the RS4 clutch. To be honest though, I don't think I would trust it as an "upgrade". From my experience and from what I've heard, it doesn't seem to be much more robust than the S4 clutch. I would put more faith in an aftermarket unit like Clutchmaster. I have no first hand experience to base that off of though. I would call up the guys at VAST performace and see what they say. :-)
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Thanks! I'll do that.
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