My new RS4
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My new RS4
Hey - new to the forum - new to audi. Just got my first audi, 2007 RS4 - Avus Silver, Black interior. The car is incredible. Got a few questions for everyone from reading through the forum. I trade my Range Rover Sport Supercharged in for the RS4 this past weekend (Here is a picture of my the range http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/thu....php?album=275 ). I have never owned a manual car before - but, being a car fanatic, I had to have the RS. I have picked up manual very quickly and have been EXTREMELY careful with the car during the process. There were a few stalls at the beginning, but once I got used to the feel of the clutch I got it - I have spend about 2 hours practicing everyday since I took delivery of the car and am improving everyday. Are there any techincal factors I should worry about as I am new to driving manual? I do not want to harm the car and am being overly cautious at all times. I would say that I have stalled the car a total of 15 times since I have taken delivery - but since I have actually gotten the hang of the clutch, I have not stalled it once - is there any chance I have damaged the car? Most people will probably think I am insane for buying a manual car before even knowing how to drive manual - but I understand cars and knew I would pick it up immediately. Also, my dealership stressed not to bring the car to or over 7,000 rpms with in the first 1000 miles to serve as the break in period. Although I do not plan on doing this - if it happens once or twice, will that absolutely void my warranty? I read the post concerning the stripped oil line - how did this happen? What exactly does over tourqueing mean? Please reply and let me know your thoughts - I am excited about the new car and am pleased to be driving such a speacial machine.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Orange California
RE: My new RS4
-Congrats on your RS, you will love it more and more everyday. Buying a car of this caliber and not knowing how to drive a manual is kinda risky but it sounds like you are doing ok. Stalling shouldn't hurt your car FYI. May feel like a jacka**, but it won't hurt it. If you did it 10 times a day for month's...ya something eventually might fall loose...LOL!
*Two things I would watch out for since you are a novice. One, don't strip the gears! Make sure the clutch is pressed in all the way before up/down shifting...obviously. Two, don't burn out the clutch by "riding" it. EX: don't hold the clutch down while you are sitting at a light waiting for it to turn green. The clutch on this car does take some getting used to but after a few weeks you should have it down.
If you go over 7000rpms in the first 1000 miles it won't void your warranty. You paid for this car and it is yours, somebody at your dealer telling you how to drive your car? True, you do have to break a new car in slowly, however, as I said earlier this week,after you pass 500 miles, break it in the way you want to drive it. Guessing you won't be stompin it the whole time so if not you should be alright.
-Topping 8k rpm Once or twice isn't a problem in the first 500. You need to at least get a feel for what this car can do. Its all about mind over matter w/ this car. If you hesitate it will get away from you, so be aware at all times.
-Overtorqued means they (GmbH) stripped the oil line when tightening it up at production FYI. Thus, an oil leak was created.
*Again, enjoy your new baby and be careful dude!*
*Two things I would watch out for since you are a novice. One, don't strip the gears! Make sure the clutch is pressed in all the way before up/down shifting...obviously. Two, don't burn out the clutch by "riding" it. EX: don't hold the clutch down while you are sitting at a light waiting for it to turn green. The clutch on this car does take some getting used to but after a few weeks you should have it down.
If you go over 7000rpms in the first 1000 miles it won't void your warranty. You paid for this car and it is yours, somebody at your dealer telling you how to drive your car? True, you do have to break a new car in slowly, however, as I said earlier this week,after you pass 500 miles, break it in the way you want to drive it. Guessing you won't be stompin it the whole time so if not you should be alright.
-Topping 8k rpm Once or twice isn't a problem in the first 500. You need to at least get a feel for what this car can do. Its all about mind over matter w/ this car. If you hesitate it will get away from you, so be aware at all times.
-Overtorqued means they (GmbH) stripped the oil line when tightening it up at production FYI. Thus, an oil leak was created.
*Again, enjoy your new baby and be careful dude!*
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RE: My new RS4
don't like them personally I had one and it was a waste of road space now they get road taxed higher they are not worth it (school runners) my woman loved it,
sorry about the edits my voice command is having trouble
sorry about the edits my voice command is having trouble
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 206
From: Orange California
RE: My new RS4
What? Voice command is failing...LOL! The SRT (eventhough domestic) is a powerhouse. If you put a supercharger w/7-8lbs of boost on it and a few other mods...I would take it up against anything 0-60. That would mean a 6.1L/540+HP/500+lbs of torque rocket ship! Add in the AWD and automatic...off the line would smoke anything!
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RE: My new RS4
ORIGINAL: tglick
Hey - new to the forum - new to audi. Just got my first audi, 2007 RS4 - Avus Silver, Black interior. The car is incredible. Got a few questions for everyone from reading through the forum. I trade my Range Rover Sport Supercharged in for the RS4 this past weekend (Here is a picture of my the range http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/thu....php?album=275 ). I have never owned a manual car before - but, being a car fanatic, I had to have the RS. I have picked up manual very quickly and have been EXTREMELY careful with the car during the process. There were a few stalls at the beginning, but once I got used to the feel of the clutch I got it - I have spend about 2 hours practicing everyday since I took delivery of the car and am improving everyday. Are there any techincal factors I should worry about as I am new to driving manual? I do not want to harm the car and am being overly cautious at all times. I would say that I have stalled the car a total of 15 times since I have taken delivery - but since I have actually gotten the hang of the clutch, I have not stalled it once - is there any chance I have damaged the car? Most people will probably think I am insane for buying a manual car before even knowing how to drive manual - but I understand cars and knew I would pick it up immediately. Also, my dealership stressed not to bring the car to or over 7,000 rpms with in the first 1000 miles to serve as the break in period. Although I do not plan on doing this - if it happens once or twice, will that absolutely void my warranty? I read the post concerning the stripped oil line - how did this happen? What exactly does over tourqueing mean? Please reply and let me know your thoughts - I am excited about the new car and am pleased to be driving such a speacial machine.
Hey - new to the forum - new to audi. Just got my first audi, 2007 RS4 - Avus Silver, Black interior. The car is incredible. Got a few questions for everyone from reading through the forum. I trade my Range Rover Sport Supercharged in for the RS4 this past weekend (Here is a picture of my the range http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/thu....php?album=275 ). I have never owned a manual car before - but, being a car fanatic, I had to have the RS. I have picked up manual very quickly and have been EXTREMELY careful with the car during the process. There were a few stalls at the beginning, but once I got used to the feel of the clutch I got it - I have spend about 2 hours practicing everyday since I took delivery of the car and am improving everyday. Are there any techincal factors I should worry about as I am new to driving manual? I do not want to harm the car and am being overly cautious at all times. I would say that I have stalled the car a total of 15 times since I have taken delivery - but since I have actually gotten the hang of the clutch, I have not stalled it once - is there any chance I have damaged the car? Most people will probably think I am insane for buying a manual car before even knowing how to drive manual - but I understand cars and knew I would pick it up immediately. Also, my dealership stressed not to bring the car to or over 7,000 rpms with in the first 1000 miles to serve as the break in period. Although I do not plan on doing this - if it happens once or twice, will that absolutely void my warranty? I read the post concerning the stripped oil line - how did this happen? What exactly does over tourqueing mean? Please reply and let me know your thoughts - I am excited about the new car and am pleased to be driving such a speacial machine.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: My new RS4
Trev - gotta question - or anyone else who can answer it for that matter. I have been driving the RS4 for a week now - and for those of you reading this for the first time - I am a novice manual driver. Trev mentioned before not to hold the clutch in when I am stopped at a light - however, I understand that when the car is in neutral and my foot is on the break while I am waiting for a light to change - the clutch should obviously not be in - however, isn't it ok to keep the clutch in and be in first gear waiting for a light to change? Usually I will slip it into neutral from second as I am pulling up to the light and stay put with my foot on the break until the light is about to turn green - then I engage the clutch shift into first and im off - however, I will from time to time sit at the light in first gear with the clutch in and wait for it to turn green - is this bad for the car / incorrect?