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Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:07
Hello everybody !!!

For my first post I would like to share with you the wonderful day I had today. I was invited by Audi France to test the new RS4 on the Le Mans Bugatti track 4 months before the launch in France.

On the way to the track, I met 3 members of the Audipassion team: 1 with a yellow S4, a 440 HP MTM nogaro blue RS4 , a 440 HP MTM Avus grey , and my RS4 (stock :D )
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:11
new picture of the crew
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:13
my RS4 in front of the gate
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:21
the event was organised by Audi France
the prgram was: visit of the paddock in the morning , quick lunch and serious matters for the afternoon !!!

3 RS4 were available: red :heart: , black, and datona grey
on top on that, and to compare, 5 S4 were available

The pilots of the RS4 were famous ones: Patrick Tambay, Yannick dalmas and I fogot the name of the third one
rks838
June 8th, 2005, 22:22
Did you actually drive the new RS4? If so, how was it? How'd the Daytona Gray RS4 look?
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:27
The rule of the game was the following (I started the series with Yannick Dalmas in the Grey one :rs4kiss: )

1) Yannick warmed the engine during one lap and explained us the Bugatti track (it was my first track experience, what a first time !!!!)

2) I was my turn: 1 lap to feel the car and 2 laps into Sport mode (quick answer of the throttle, change of the configuration of the seat :D )

3) Yannick showed me what driving a car on a track is :bow:
Whoooooooooooa
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:28
the black one
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:30
the grey one
7:53 RS6
June 8th, 2005, 22:35
What a kick as day:thumb: RS4 is growing on me, the black one.

Please more info on how it was to drive, and how the pros did lap around, i hope big drifts in the bends.
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:36
After my laps, I also had the opportunity to have a drive with the head of the developpement department of the new RS4 (30 persons team) into....the Le Mans Pace car

The car is the same that the preseries we tested , but it was slightly lower and the noise was slightly different (freie auspuff !!!)
rks838
June 8th, 2005, 22:37
I think I like black the best.

I noticed that the seats are not the sport versions, b/c they have adjustable headrests and no 4-point seatbelt pass-throughs. How did they feel? I think the U.S. will only get the non-sport seats, so I'm interested in hearing about them.

Sorry to bombard you with questions - just eager to hear about this car :dance:
Erik
June 8th, 2005, 22:40
Bonjour Arnaud and welcome! This is quite a first post.

Merci beaucoup! :asian:

The black RS4 is so...stunning!

:rs4addict
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:47
so the best for the end, my impressions
keep also in mind that it was my first track day

1) the engine is much more linear compared to my "old" RS4 but slightly less than the S4 I also tested.
The engine is full at all level and the noise between 5000 and 7500 is amaising and much more present in the car compared to my RS4.

Gearbox is excellent, with a much more short shift


2) Engine is fine but I have been much more impressed by the handling and the breaking power , especially compared to the S4 . There is a deep gapbetween the 2.
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:53
I have few pictures of the seats
The grey and the red cars had the sport package withe racing seats which are adjustable (narrow the portion where you are seated, sorry my english is poor)

the red one had recaro seats, the same ones as my current RS4
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:57
for the fans of the black color
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 22:59
the engine !!!!
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:01
BLACK AGAIN
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:06
To put the performance of the RS4 into perspective , Audi let us also try the S4. I tried the Sprint blue with manual gearbox but was mostly impressed by the auto gearbox tested on the black/red leather Avant
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:09
Black S4
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:11
FRONT
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:17
my favorite color
rks838
June 8th, 2005, 23:21
Wow, the RS4s look great! Not just saying that out of a love for Audis, either! love that front spoiler/whatever you call it
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:23
AVUS PACE CAR
Benman
June 8th, 2005, 23:27
Welcome to the forum Arnaud!:cheers:

Thanks for sharing the pics and words. I agree with rks838 when I say that the RS 4 looks fantastic. Also, wasn't so bad seeing what I presume are the US spec seats. Not the top of the line seats, but still look good and I'm guessing feel good?

Ben:addict: :rs4addict
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 8th, 2005, 23:27
I hope I liked this preview.
Arnaud

:bye:
Julz RS4
June 9th, 2005, 01:55
Welcome to RS6.com Arnaud. :asian:

Definitively there are some who are very lucky to drive the new RS4 on the LeMans Circuit. :thumb:

Your B7 RS4 pictures are really hot! :rs4addict
audi713
June 9th, 2005, 03:23
I want a black one!!!!!! :rs4addict :love: Im sure there gonna be a few left over after it comes out without putting a deposit.
jmk
June 9th, 2005, 11:58
Arnaud, you rock!! Thanks for the best pics and a great writeup. I love the Avus colour om the pace car..! :rs4kiss: Looking forward to hearing the engine sound at wide open throttle......

jk
Spada
June 9th, 2005, 16:38
Arnaud are these all the pictures you have? I'd love to see as many pics of the black car as possible if you've got anymore. Thanks alot!
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 17:02
Originally posted by Spada
Arnaud are these all the pictures you have? I'd love to see as many pics of the black car as possible if you've got anymore. Thanks alot!

Hello !!!

I will try to post new ones tonight
I also have some mpeg's but I don't know where to upload them
If somebody has a solution :hahahehe:

Otherwise, I will paste in due course the link to new pictures that will be posted to the Audipassion website .

Arnaud
Spada
June 9th, 2005, 17:20
Brilliant, I've been waiting for the first pictures of a black one for ages. :thumb:
freerider
June 9th, 2005, 17:59
Originally posted by Arnaud Avus RS4
Hello !!!

I will try to post new ones tonight
I also have some mpeg's but I don't know where to upload them
If somebody has a solution :hahahehe:

Otherwise, I will paste in due course the link to new pictures that will be posted to the Audipassion website .

Arnaud

www.megaupload.com

Maybe you can make an archive (zip-file) from everything you have(all pic + movies) and post a couple of more pics here.
When you made the archive, you can upload it to the link as posted on top of this message. After uploading (don't fill in the email) you will get an url. You copy-paste that here. Everybody happy :D .

Greetz Johan

PS: if you have q's, just ask.
carlos
June 9th, 2005, 18:34
Originally posted by Arnaud Avus RS4
Hello !!!

I will try to post new ones tonight
I also have some mpeg's but I don't know where to upload them
If somebody has a solution :hahahehe:

Otherwise, I will paste in due course the link to new pictures that will be posted to the Audipassion website .

Arnaud

Dont worry arnaud we can wait. Thanks for the pictures and can you tell me do you feel a more light and agile car the new rs4 compare to the old (b5) rs4. Is there a big difrence??? I have to go with the dark grey, not as messy as the black.
Thanks CESA:rs4kiss:
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 19:17
hello

as blavck seems to be the favorite color....
enjoy !!!
Duma
June 9th, 2005, 19:17
Red is so beautufle.
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 19:19
another one
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 19:19
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June 9th, 2005, 19:20
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June 9th, 2005, 19:22
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June 9th, 2005, 19:24
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June 9th, 2005, 19:24
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Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 19:27
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Arnaud Avus RS4
June 9th, 2005, 19:28
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YellowZ06
June 9th, 2005, 19:38
Originally posted by Arnaud Avus RS4
Hello !!!

I will try to post new ones tonight
I also have some mpeg's but I don't know where to upload them
If somebody has a solution :hahahehe:

Otherwise, I will paste in due course the link to new pictures that will be posted to the Audipassion website .

Arnaud

If you would like, I can upload the mpegs on my work's server if you want contact me at abedrossian@logicmate.com

Ara
Spada
June 9th, 2005, 19:40
Thanks alot buddy. Thanks for sharing.
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 10th, 2005, 21:41
hello, for fans of the red
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 10th, 2005, 21:41
I definitively love it
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 10th, 2005, 21:42
zzz
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 10th, 2005, 21:43
ooo
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 10th, 2005, 21:44
last one
Audihead
June 10th, 2005, 22:18
Absolutly Fantastic! Welcome and thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures.:0: :rs4addict
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 11th, 2005, 10:18
good morning
an update for the fans of the racing look with the Avus grey pace car
note the alcantara steering wheel, the racing seats (different from the ones on the cars we tested)

Arnaud
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 11th, 2005, 10:18
rr
Arnaud Avus RS4
June 11th, 2005, 10:19
ouou
kujo
June 11th, 2005, 18:25
Alcantara wheel and shifter...

Damn, got to have that !!!! got to have it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


kj:rs4kiss:
jmk
June 11th, 2005, 19:00
Gotta havethat steering wheel! :rs4kiss: Are you still coming to Barcelona Kurt?
kujo
June 11th, 2005, 19:19
Not sure yet.

I'm trying to have the spot filled, as a work requirement will probably keep me from attending.

BUT, if they don't fill my spot, there is NO Way I'm going to lose the $$$$.
But, it'll be a tricky situation for sure, so we'll see what happens.

I still hope to, but........
jmk
June 11th, 2005, 19:28
I hope it works out in your favour either way. Good luck and hope to see you there! :rs4addict
schoko
June 13th, 2005, 19:09
Some more RS4 pics...

http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_2.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_3.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_4.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_5.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_6.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_7.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_8.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_9.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_10.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_11.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_12.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_13.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_15.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_16.jpg
http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_17.jpg

What a great car!!!
Erik
June 13th, 2005, 19:20
This picture is PRICELESS :rs4addict

http://home.graffiti.net/schoko99:graffiti.net/Rs4_2.jpg

or RS6.com Gallery
http://www.rs6.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/1492/size/big/password//sort/1/cat/504
Credit to the one who got these shots! Great!
rks838
June 14th, 2005, 00:35
Can't see the pic, Erik
Iceman
June 14th, 2005, 17:09
Originally posted by rks838
Can't see the pic, Erik
And now you can.:D
http://www.rs6.com/gallery/data/504/21-RS4_Lambo.jpg

wfg, Hans.
rks838
June 14th, 2005, 22:11
It's magic I tell ya!

Great photo, and good for business, seeing an RS4 ahead of so many Lambos
Spada
June 19th, 2005, 13:43
arnuad, could you post pics of the daytona grey one? did you ever get the mpegs up? cheers..
eshaun
June 24th, 2005, 18:12
nice write-up and photos...I'can't wait till this hits the US market...by that time I should be ready to pick one up:0:
Ub3rS4
July 7th, 2005, 16:27
Yes, i would love to see pictures of the daytona grey of you have anymore then just that one shot
car looks amazing, good job on these pictures
:rs4addict :rs4addict
gmbh6
October 13th, 2005, 05:05
I can't believe I missed this post!!! :0:
CarbonFibre
October 13th, 2005, 08:14
Here's a link to another RS4 track experience by someone at the F1 Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. I didn't see anyone else post it yet.

http://www.audiclubna.org/news/05_barcelona-rs4.html

Funny how Audi gets the RS4 as a pace car for Le Mans and for the DTM.