2013 Audi RS4 could be coming to U.S.
11-10-2011, 07:54 PM
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The JHM tune for the B7 won't allow that platform to handle any better either so B8 for the win. B7 RS4 NA = Fail again I would rather buy a GT-R or B8 S4 with a tune saves big time money yet only marginally slower than a JHM tuned V8.
11-11-2011, 03:46 PM
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The 317 on the torque is wrrrrrrrrrroooonnnnngggg
Do these folks at GmbH listen to anything that is being said on the forums....
The Stasis/APR tune will outdo it....
11-11-2011, 07:46 PM
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Also 'peaky torque curve'? What car are you talking about? The RS4 makes 90% of it's peak torque from 2200 to 7600 rpm. I think you're just missing some of the facts about the RS4.
p.s. RS4 was actually $96,000 base price in Canada! Our dollar was pretty weak back when pricing was set.
11-11-2011, 07:59 PM
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The RS4 already stock costs more and when you add the JHM tune to the B7 RS4 the price goes sky high. At the price of a new B7 RS4 and JHM tune you could have bought a GT-R and demolish it.
The JHM tune for the B7 won't allow that platform to handle any better either so B8 for the win. B7 RS4 NA = Fail again I would rather buy a GT-R or B8 S4 with a tune saves big time money yet only marginally slower than a JHM tuned V8.
The JHM tune for the B7 won't allow that platform to handle any better either so B8 for the win. B7 RS4 NA = Fail again I would rather buy a GT-R or B8 S4 with a tune saves big time money yet only marginally slower than a JHM tuned V8.
As for a JHM tune, it's $600...and there are no 'new' B7 RS4s so what are you talking about? The car hasn't been produced since 2008.
used 2007 RS4 = about 38,000
JHM tune = $600
JHM 2.75" exhaust = $2500
JHM clutch/flywheel = $1700
Total = $42,800 and it ran 12.28 @ 112
used 2010 B8 S4 DSG = about $45,000
APR tune = $1500
APR pulley+stageII = ? $500
Milltek catback = $1800?
034 HFC = ?$500
LW Wheels = $1000
Total = $50,800 and it ran 12.39 @ 111
Want more? How about a $9,000 JHM supercharger kit for the RS4 to make over 500 whp? Now the pricing is equal, but the B8 is still running mid to low 12s, while the RS4 is in another world.
Add it all up, and that = your entire argument lying on the floor in a crumpled heap. If you want to ****-talk a platform, make sure there's nothing but guys who don't know the platform listening.
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11-12-2011, 06:39 AM
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FI V8 isn't the ONLY thing I want. Give me something with next-gen quattro, a 450-500HP FI V8 (or even V6) that revs to 7000, option for a 6MT or a DSG with a true manual mode, and Audi-level interior treatment with those RS5 recaro seats and that would be a car that gets me excited.
11-13-2011, 12:10 PM
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FI V8 isn't the ONLY thing I want. Give me something with next-gen quattro, a 450-500HP FI V8 (or even V6) that revs to 7000, option for a 6MT or a DSG with a true manual mode, and Audi-level interior treatment with those RS5 recaro seats and that would be a car that gets me excited.
I think as I said, unless it's a 192" long car that weighs 4300 lbs, you're going to be disappointed. The horsepower wars appear focused on torque from smaller engines, so the 10s are replaced with 8s, and the 8s are replaced with 6s.
No exhaust note for you!
p.s. every hear this? Sounds pretty good. It's the 4.0TT S6/7/8
http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_modelle.html
11-13-2011, 01:58 PM
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lol thats a long list
I think as I said, unless it's a 192" long car that weighs 4300 lbs, you're going to be disappointed. The horsepower wars appear focused on torque from smaller engines, so the 10s are replaced with 8s, and the 8s are replaced with 6s.
No exhaust note for you!
p.s. every hear this? Sounds pretty good. It's the 4.0TT S6/7/8
http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_modelle.html
I think as I said, unless it's a 192" long car that weighs 4300 lbs, you're going to be disappointed. The horsepower wars appear focused on torque from smaller engines, so the 10s are replaced with 8s, and the 8s are replaced with 6s.
No exhaust note for you!
p.s. every hear this? Sounds pretty good. It's the 4.0TT S6/7/8
http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_modelle.html
Otherwise, yeah that 4.0TT would be better than the 4.2 IMO, though it doesn't rev high enough for my liking. That new M5 does look pretty enticing even for a boat, BTW.