In a separate thread, Copper pointed out that getting a good 1/4 mile time requires not flooring the throttle until the car is well under way; otherwise (for whatever reason?) the launch is sluggish.

Even in regular driving, when already at speed, my car feels faster when I use about 3/4 throttle instead of flooring it.

Has anybody else noticed this?

I had a 6-speed B5 S4 with the same 'issue'.