From the vids that I've seen I can't really hear much of a difference between the stock exhaust and Milltek/GMG. Is it something that you need to hear in person to really notice?

 

I certainly noticed a difference. I have Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers that I am able to tell the nuances between the two. Play the two aftermarket videos back to back, you'll see. Best way to describe is that the GMG just sounds more "wholesome". I did the flapper mod to my exhaust so the valves are always open, still doesn't do it for me. Either way you go Mill/GMG the car will sound better IMO.

 

Congrats once again!

Once you add the Milltek, you (and your neighbors!) will notice a huuuuge difference. Not in a bad way, just more muscular and baritone/deep throat. It will grow deeper after the first couple of months, which is normal. Get the Black version since you have the Ti package, def worth it. Watch for Stratmospehre's 20% sale (they have one now), and surely get the de-resonated but valved (the only exhaust out there that lets you keep the valve operation with the S button). It was my first mod as the car sounded too subdued for my standards (especially next to the M5 which had a full Supersprint exhaust).

As far as tq split, I don't think any software company has tackled this. The weight is a little less than 60%/40% seen in the S4, mostly because of little changes like the battery moving to the back (which is essentially a +100lb diifferential). Still nose heavy though, to the tune off 58%/42%.

I wouldn't bother with software, the gains (if any) are meaningless in this N/A engine.

 

There is nothing to worry about. As for driving careful in the rain, well those days will soon become your favorite
Rain days are a joy in an RS4 and the car just gives you so much confidence and feedback that you can push it. The fun begins at 4k rpm and make sure you follow the breakin. Lastly, keep 2 quarts of oil in the trunk, you'll go through them every 2-3 months if you drive your car like it was meant to be driven
The Exchange ROCKS!!

 

The noise it makes after 4k revs is music to the soul. I don't think I'll be driving the car properly until the roads improve a bit; they're under about a foot of salt right now.

I hate how I always notice the most mundane little flaws with cars during the break-in period... Today I was sitting in traffic and sort of flicking the clutch with my toe (not depressing it or anything) and noticed that the housing above the pedal is made of plastic. D: The rest of the interior is a master-piece, I don't see why Audi would skip the underside of the dash.

 

Just out of curiosity, how many delivery miles do new RS4's usually have?

 

Mine had 42 miles

 

Cool, I'm just a couple short of that so I guess it's nothing to worry about.

Anyone know how much I should try to get for my stock steering wheel/airbag? I've only had the car for a handful of days so it's like brand new.

 

Congrats!

 

Love the RS4, or any RS model

 

Did you install a flat-bottomed euro? Pics please!

 

Here's a pic (sorry for the bad quality, was from my iPhone while car was on dyno rollers )

 

Nah, haven't even ordered it yet. But I came across someone looking for a stock RS4 steering wheel/airbag on audizine and need to get back to him with a price. I will be ordering the Euro wheel today or tomorrow though if this buyer turns out to be serious.