In a message dated 1/8/2003 IanG writes:
<< Glad to hear I'm not the only nut. I'm running a heavily modified Audi S4
at the moment and really don't like the idea of the new S4. I'm just fed up
with Audi bringing out wallowy old barges that need heaps of modifications
to make them half decent... The RS4 was a real shambles, I cancelled mine
after a very short test drive at Silverstone where it showed usual Audi
problems - soft suspension, poor brakes and no torque. Audi UK were forced
to buy quite a few back from initial buyers (under gagging contracts) -
supposedly through wheel problems (which there were) but also through
customer dissapointment.... mind you a properly sorted RS4 is a beast to
reckon with. >>
I really tried to stay silent on this thread, really, I did. But the topic
of Audis comes up and I simply can't resist. <g> Ian, your complaints
somewhat mirror those from Audi enthusiasts here in the US. The gist is, if
you want a track toy, prepare to do some mods. It should also be noted that
the new Bentley and Lamborghini unveiled this week both count as Audis (and
in fact there will be variants that are badged as Audis) and both are world
beaters IMO.
Mandatory Olympus content:
http://motorsportvisions.com/qcusa/qcsp01f/pages/sp01_063.htm
You mention a "properly sorted RS4" so I had to post this shot of exactly
that. That little red grocery getter is a MTM RS4 that did a little tour at
US Audi Car Club of North America driver's schools with the very capable
ex-Trans Am driver Mike Hopton driving it. That "beast" was the fastest car
on the track at the 2001 Sears Point driver's school (official timing is
forbidden, but people do have stopwatches). The way it crested the hill at
turn two where I took this shot and the sounds it made was impressive to say
the least. The instructor's group it was running in included a SPEED World
Challenge Audi race car, a Pikes Peak production class (winning) Porsche
race car, and a lot of hot street machines like Porsche turbos and a 'Vette
Z06.
Ian, you should come join us over on the mail lists at Audifans.com!
Oh yeah...this is the Olympus list, the shot was with an OM-4t, Zuiko
350/2.8 with 1.4XA converter on Provia F.
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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