2018 RS5

A5/S5/RS5
#61

Yeah, I didn’t invent that technique - I found it on the Internet. There’s like a 19 page thread on AZ about it. People were doing it for flywheel assemblies that weren’t machined properly for production variations of the B8 over time. Eurocode Tilton, my JHM lightweight flywheel and 5U clutch, etc. Anyway, I have no real problems. I’m under no illusion that this clutch will last any more than 20,000 miles.

In other news, I’m going to try to test drive a B9 S4 at Audi San Francisco tomorrow afternoon.

#62

Could you please provide a link?

#63

Sorry, used to have it bookmarked and couldn’t find it earlier. Here it is:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/684715-Have-to-almost-put-my-foot-through-the-floor-on-the-clutch-to-start-car/page19

#64

If you can west let us know how you felt about the B9. Id like to hear your thoughts vs your car.

#65

Drove it across the city. This was a base premium plus, no sport package, no dynamic steering. The ride felt the same with the passive dampers. The steering was looser than a B8 but probably the same as B8.5 or better. The ZF8 wasn’t quite as smooth as I remember on upshifts. The motor had a ton of balls and I can’t see needing anything faster for street duty. Tuned it would be a monster. The RS5 will be a monster.

For my money, I’d get an allroad instead.

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#66

Darth Vader like fash smash on those B9s now! If i was in the market for a new car this would be at the bottom of my list

#67

If you love the B8 and want it ultra refined, it’s an amazing vehicle. But yeah you’re not going to get trashy women in thongs to lay on the hood for a photo shoot.

#68

You do realize that those women laying on the hood for a photoshoot don’t really care about the car right? Just like strippers, prostitutes, and porn stars don’t care about the guy as long as they get paid and don’t get physically hurt. Comments like that West are hilarious to me after dating a stripper for a while.

I actually like the B9 cars. Not the best looking but they appear to perform on paper - need to see more real tests done first though.

#69

WTF? half of your posts you’re high on LSD and then the other half you forgot to take your adderall…

#70

I think we’re just complaining about one of the most competent cars ever snapped together like a bunch of spoiled brats. 15-20 years ago this would be a Ferrari slaying supercar. Except you can drive this to work every day for the better part of a decade.

#71

Just realized the RS5 sportback is coming to the US. That might be the one to wait for…

#72

Is it really? I’m all over that pics of the sport back

#73

S5 sportback configurator is up

https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-s5-sportback/configurator

RS5 sportback for US:

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-2018-audi-rs5-is-a-car-worth-waiting-for-feature

#74

I took an extended test drive of an S5 coupe, sport package, leather, tech package, 19" wheels. Quick impressions:

  • the dynamic suspension is a night and day difference over the ride harshness of the standard suspension
  • comfort mode mutes the road bumps, not as good as an allroad sails over them
  • the motor is underwhelming in terms of response even in dynamic/sport AT
  • the body rides up like a motor boat when you nail the throttle on soft suspension
  • I would not order tech package
  • I would wait for RS5 if you want speed
  • DSG feels quicker than ZF8 still, in terms of 1-2-3 gearing and power build, but it hesitates less off the line
  • There is nothing not to like about the car; but at the same time little to like

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#75

How about that stupid ass pinch weld run down the entire length of the car. Audi took the perfect B8 smashed its face into the B8.5 then fucked it up the ass into the B9 congrats on the epic fail Audi.

#76

I think the part I care about is the body seam welds. Audi does it right. BMW dash still rattles.

A5 sportback ought to be a nice car. It looks like the 2018 model year cars have different options. Like the prestige gets a bunch of stuff standard and the sports package plus shows up with dynamic steer. Should make the 6MT A4/A5 cheaper.

#77

The 2018 A4 premium plus 6MT with sport package plus looks pretty dope. $47k.

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