Why do so many people hate on the A4?!
Launching!
Joined: Apr 2009
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The only complaint I have with the autos are they are weak when you really put the power behind them. I am very impressed with the response of my A4 car, especially with the 3.73's. I have driven standards muscle cars my whole life. Eventually you are going to have to go back auto anyways if you continue to put more and more power behind it. And then you have the none consistency issue. I learned to be real consistent with my stangs but its just a PITA when you are running nitrous and your car is pulling the wheels off the ground and walking the track. Id much rather have one less thing to do. and thats just my option
examples..
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.4@95mph
a4- 7.7@89mph
m6- 7.7@92mph
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.8@91mph
a4- 7.7@88mph
m6- 8.0@88mph
M6s arent as quick out of the hole but pull harder on the top end, this is another reason they are faster from a roll..
A4s are quicker out of the hole but dont pull as hard on the top end..
m6s for high traps or roll racing
a4s for quicker ets or real racing
hope that helps you understand a little better how A4s and M6s run at the track..
The only complaint I have with the autos are they are weak when you really put the power behind them. I am very impressed with the response of my A4 car, especially with the 3.73's. I have driven standards muscle cars my whole life. Eventually you are going to have to go back auto anyways if you continue to put more and more power behind it. And then you have the none consistency issue. I learned to be real consistent with my stangs but its just a PITA when you are running nitrous and your car is pulling the wheels off the ground and walking the track. Id much rather have one less thing to do. and thats just my option
anything 5-600hp+ you need to beef the transmission up anyways..
Staging Lane
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 51
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From: Lynwood, CA
Weve had 2 6 speeds (My wifes current car is 1 of them) and i dont doubt A4s.. sure, the stock stall/trans cars dont seem too impressive, but once its stalled, with a shift kit, and/or gears its a whole different animal. My car is cammed, full bolt ons, 4k stall, Performabuilt Level 2, and 3.73s and it holds its own even on the street.
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12 Second Club
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: OREGON
A4s are known for their ETs at the strip.. M6s are known for their trap speeds..
examples..
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.4@95mph
a4- 7.7@89mph
m6- 7.7@92mph
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.8@91mph
a4- 7.7@88mph
m6- 8.0@88mph
M6s arent as quick out of the hole but pull harder on the top end, this is another reason they are faster from a roll..
A4s are quicker out of the hole but dont pull as hard on the top end..
m6s for high traps or roll racing
a4s for quicker ets or real racing
hope that helps you understand a little better how A4s and M6s run at the track..
examples..
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.4@95mph
a4- 7.7@89mph
m6- 7.7@92mph
a4- 7.4@91mph
m6- 7.8@91mph
a4- 7.7@88mph
m6- 8.0@88mph
M6s arent as quick out of the hole but pull harder on the top end, this is another reason they are faster from a roll..
A4s are quicker out of the hole but dont pull as hard on the top end..
m6s for high traps or roll racing
a4s for quicker ets or real racing
hope that helps you understand a little better how A4s and M6s run at the track..
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Verdad Gallardo Some stalls will help some will hurt.. You need to concentrate on the STR if you are wanting it to be more efficient up top..
General rule... A4s et quicker and trap less, M6s et slower and trap more..
thats mod for mod and on average.. there is always the exceptions..
My car put down 643rwhp through an unlocked converter. This is the 3rd season for this transmission and I haven't dropped the pan since it's been in the car. I've never had any problems with it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...questions.html
There is some good reading in there, more than just the STR.. The best research is research done on your own!
Quoted for truth!
There is some good reading in there, more than just the STR.. The best research is research done on your own!
Quoted for truth!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...questions.html
There is some good reading in there, more than just the STR.. The best research is research done on your own!
Quoted for truth!
There is some good reading in there, more than just the STR.. The best research is research done on your own!
Quoted for truth!
haha yes ive encountered this as well. its funny , people say.. his car is faster cause its a 6sp.... ohhh really lets go from a dig
or better yet lets go to the TRACK!!! lol people dont understand at all...
or better yet lets go to the TRACK!!! lol people dont understand at all... 
Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 77
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From: Adelaide, South Australia
I like it how peope come up to mine and ask how much power it has, i quote around 250rwkw, then they say 'ohh thats ****, my manual has over 300 ill easily beat u' then its funny as that u find out that they are still in the high 12's down the 1/4 while im close to the 11's haha.
ps, chicks love the sound of a high stall as its more old school :p
ps, chicks love the sound of a high stall as its more old school :p
