ISF vs. S4 comparison
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Went to the track with my buddy and his S5 supercharged. Stock I could beat him by three tenths (12.6 vs 12.9) but my trap was many mph higher than his, per the OPs comment about the ISF pulling away at speed. His entire run was made possible by really good Quattro launches and 60ft times! BUT, I have to admit the exhaust note sounded hideous going down the track-sorry, but it was really awful.
Next he pops the hood and plugs something in and bam 12.3!!! Dammit!
I think his 60ft times were like 1.8s. Sick. My 60ft was a lousy 2.1. If I could get a 1.8 I might be at 12 flat
Enjoy!
Next he pops the hood and plugs something in and bam 12.3!!! Dammit!
I think his 60ft times were like 1.8s. Sick. My 60ft was a lousy 2.1. If I could get a 1.8 I might be at 12 flat
Enjoy!
Correct me if I am wrong but I read Audi has been busting people and voiding warranties on tuned cars, no? I read they connect car to their PC at every service and know if it was running some 3rd party software etc, if it does it gets flagged and if you have some engine issues, you'll be screwed
nice write up and comparison, thanks. I agree with all your conclusions, except the reliability of the S4. Knock on wood, but wait till the DSG fails under 100k miles. There's also more mechanical issues for sure. I belong to an audi club with my r8 and quite a number of fellow drivers have issues with the cars (not so much the A4), 3 have dsg failures that left them stranded. Maybe you can add MPG into the mix, I am sure the S4 would win easy over the F
That car is a beast!
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Hey VJ nice hearing from you brother. Nice to see you back at CL. Do you still have Lotus? I just pick RR Racing Tune, Tuned intake LCA Bushing and some Figs parts. My F is still running strong nice pick with Audi good choice for fast fun DD.
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350Z, G37, IS300...nope.
Dave what's up brother. Still have the Lotus. We should meet up soon, would love to see how the F is doing. I was looking out for your F a few weeks ago passing JJ center, and sure enough it was there. I was on my way back home from NYC. Car's looking fresh as always!
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The 2018 RS3 is making me itch... 5 cylinder turbo like the former TTRS. It weighs in at 3300 pounds, AWD, magnetorheological dampers, dual clutch auto...
Damnit...German bastards.
Damnit...German bastards.
Yes yes the RS models are beastly but lack of manual transmission makes me sad. TTRS, and the old RS4 are the few RS models which come in manual nowadays.
The RS line up is great and all but having the engine hang over the front axle was always a deal killer to me. They have everything else going for them other than that and the front wheel bias haldex system.
I think the only audi I ever genuinely considered was the RS4, but finding that car was like a needle in a haystack. But I know the S4 can be a fun car as well, I drove a B5 S4 years back and it was a cool car, sound mean too. Only thing that sucked was that car had a very short mod path, similar to the ISF. But the ISF being faster out the gate helps
good review man
good review man
I think the only audi I ever genuinely considered was the RS4, but finding that car was like a needle in a haystack. But I know the S4 can be a fun car as well, I drove a B5 S4 years back and it was a cool car, sound mean too. Only thing that sucked was that car had a very short mod path, similar to the ISF. But the ISF being faster out the gate helps
good review man
good review man
True, I agree... but when you live in the northeast where snow is possible 4 months in the year, you want something to get you through it. I know people who drive their F's in snow on Blizzaks, I just don't want to take the risk. Plus I could only paddle shift for so long.
Thanks. I also considered the RS4 but it lacks in terms of luxury, and every reasonably priced one I found had 120K+ miles. Too many for a German car. The B8/8.5 S4's can be made very fast for very little $$$. Chipwerke sells a cable where you can get 80HP for $499. Again, this compromises reliability but there's a wide array of modding options like tunes, smaller pulley, etc.
Thanks. I also considered the RS4 but it lacks in terms of luxury, and every reasonably priced one I found had 120K+ miles. Too many for a German car. The B8/8.5 S4's can be made very fast for very little $$$. Chipwerke sells a cable where you can get 80HP for $499. Again, this compromises reliability but there's a wide array of modding options like tunes, smaller pulley, etc.
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