ShireRoller
11-03-15, 03:47 PM
Had an unfortunate but neccissary hospital visit today in Leeds which is around 1:45hrs each way. My cars been leaking a little oil these last few days which will be getting sorted this week, Just going to whip engine out as its easier. Anyway to the point..
My darling old queen let me use her car as my insurance allows.. Trust me she had to see that one in writing haha.
I felt happy to be aloud such a chance as its a bloody good car to look at! A 2006 gloss red anniversary edition so has nice wide multispoke alloys, Its an S line so has a sportier kit and suspension and an interior I could only dream of in my MG! A catback miltek dual exit system is fitted as it a 'factory' map on the 2.0 TFSi engine bringing it up too 237ish BHP I have been informed by the previous owner.
Heading off down the road I couldnt gauge the steering too well, it litterally has NO feedback! Just a certain set weight. I soon got used to it but at first it just plain confused me!
Its power delivery is like that of a turbo diesel equivalent running out of puff around 5000ish. Maybe im missing the point of the car?
I just felt Audi had gone wrong with this one? Driving down the road the body feels detatched from the wheels/suspension asif the bushes are made of air and the car wallows a fair bit and that suprised me with it been the sports version!
The brakes are incredible with a great feel and good bite, clutch operation makes my ZS look like a tractor and the 6 speed box has a great throw and notchey feel to it, An the seats... oohhhhhh if they would go into my car easily I would be made up!
All in all the car has just left me confused, Am I missing the point of it, It is supposed to be a sports saloon.
When I returned home I chatted to the queen about her car as she was keen to hear my verdict. I suggested some firmer springs and a new map and an open filter as she agrees the induction side of the sound is none existent.
Hell, The woman didnt fit a miltek system because she hates cars and by hell does she wring this Audis neck so it wouldnt suprise me if Im fitting some springs and taking it for a map soon.
Still, Dont suppose anyone knows if anything can be done with the steering feel on these? Its already on 235/40/18's so its not like high sidewalls are dissolving the road surface?
Penny for your thoughts chaps and chapettes!
My darling old queen let me use her car as my insurance allows.. Trust me she had to see that one in writing haha.
I felt happy to be aloud such a chance as its a bloody good car to look at! A 2006 gloss red anniversary edition so has nice wide multispoke alloys, Its an S line so has a sportier kit and suspension and an interior I could only dream of in my MG! A catback miltek dual exit system is fitted as it a 'factory' map on the 2.0 TFSi engine bringing it up too 237ish BHP I have been informed by the previous owner.
Heading off down the road I couldnt gauge the steering too well, it litterally has NO feedback! Just a certain set weight. I soon got used to it but at first it just plain confused me!
Its power delivery is like that of a turbo diesel equivalent running out of puff around 5000ish. Maybe im missing the point of the car?
I just felt Audi had gone wrong with this one? Driving down the road the body feels detatched from the wheels/suspension asif the bushes are made of air and the car wallows a fair bit and that suprised me with it been the sports version!
The brakes are incredible with a great feel and good bite, clutch operation makes my ZS look like a tractor and the 6 speed box has a great throw and notchey feel to it, An the seats... oohhhhhh if they would go into my car easily I would be made up!
All in all the car has just left me confused, Am I missing the point of it, It is supposed to be a sports saloon.
When I returned home I chatted to the queen about her car as she was keen to hear my verdict. I suggested some firmer springs and a new map and an open filter as she agrees the induction side of the sound is none existent.
Hell, The woman didnt fit a miltek system because she hates cars and by hell does she wring this Audis neck so it wouldnt suprise me if Im fitting some springs and taking it for a map soon.
Still, Dont suppose anyone knows if anything can be done with the steering feel on these? Its already on 235/40/18's so its not like high sidewalls are dissolving the road surface?
Penny for your thoughts chaps and chapettes!