Anyone drive or have the Audi S4 in manual

seis-speed · 08-12-2010, 12:46 AM

How do you like the manual on the S4?

WWONG · 08-12-2010, 12:56 AM

Cool general e9x talk, broski

seis-speed · 08-12-2010, 01:01 AM

Just curious, because I did not really like the long clutch when I drove it, but I see a lot of S4 lovers/owners on this BMW board.

cotmfk · 08-12-2010, 08:46 AM

I used to own a B7 S4. It was not bad. It was easy to drive, easy to shift.

dreamingat30fps · 08-12-2010, 09:05 AM

I test drove it and I liked it more than on my 335. Smoother all around. If I recall correctly the clutch was a little on the light side for my taste though.

anerbe · 08-12-2010, 09:19 AM

light clutch, a bit sloppy of a shifter, but very easy to drive daily.

TheRox · 08-12-2010, 10:34 AM

audi manuals are smooth and easy, like a honda -- very easy to shift!

harbour456 · 08-12-2010, 11:29 AM

The manual on the new B8 S4 is quite good in my opinion. The clutch is lighter than my 330i was but I like that in traffic. The shifter itself is smoother and less rubbery than the BMW as well. Overall, I prefer it. Steering feel is a little better on the BMW though. Overall smoking car... as much as I loved my 330i you have to give it to Audi on the B8 S4... it really is impressive.

talisman311 · 08-12-2010, 11:49 AM

While not quite the same..my friend just got a 2011 A4 and shifting on that is way ahead of my BMW. The steering on the BMW w/ ZSP is better though. I've driven a 2001 S4 and the throws are ridiculously long and didn't like it.

EYE4SPEED · 08-12-2010, 07:30 PM

Was fine after I threw a JHM short shift kit on it. Had Neuspeed before too. A little bit notchy, but overall was acceptable.

Alpine328i · 08-12-2010, 09:28 PM

Also had a B7 S4 and loved it. Much nicer interior than my 3-series but i like the bimmers exterior more. But a very fun and easy car to drive! Much lighter steering than the bmw but not as good of brakes.

mtla4 · 08-13-2010, 01:24 AM

My old Audi always had stiff shifters....then again compared to my honda's. You can't force them you have to shift slowly.

footie · 08-13-2010, 07:25 AM

Their manuals are nice enough shifters as long as you don't try and rush a shift too quickly, otherwise you will occasionally get a grinding of gears. Smooth and steady is the best method.

335BBS · 08-13-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine328i

Also had a B7 S4 and loved it. Much nicer interior than my 3-series but i like the bimmers exterior more. But a very fun and easy car to drive! Much lighter steering than the bmw but not as good of brakes.

I miss the sound of my B7 S4. 335 sounds terrible in comparison. I should have gone for the S5.

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WWONG Banned 112 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	Cool general e9x talk, broski
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seis-speed #savethemanuals 2590 Rep 2,053 Posts Drives: 1M \| GT3 \| J392 \| G80 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Just curious, because I did not really like the long clutch when I drove it, but I see a lot of S4 lovers/owners on this BMW board.
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cotmfk Major General 2151 Rep 6,177 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I used to own a B7 S4. It was not bad. It was easy to drive, easy to shift. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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dreamingat30fps Colonel 5988 Rep 2,035 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	I test drove it and I liked it more than on my 335. Smoother all around. If I recall correctly the clutch was a little on the light side for my taste though.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,567 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	light clutch, a bit sloppy of a shifter, but very easy to drive daily.
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TheRox Colonel 127 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	audi manuals are smooth and easy, like a honda -- very easy to shift!
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08-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#8
harbour456 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2010 Audi S4 (prev E90 330i) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada iTrader: (0)	The manual on the new B8 S4 is quite good in my opinion. The clutch is lighter than my 330i was but I like that in traffic. The shifter itself is smoother and less rubbery than the BMW as well. Overall, I prefer it. Steering feel is a little better on the BMW though. Overall smoking car... as much as I loved my 330i you have to give it to Audi on the B8 S4... it really is impressive. __________________ 2010 Audi S4! Previously 2006 330i / ZSP / TiAg on black 'ette / Comfort Access / Logic 7
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talisman311 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 358 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	While not quite the same..my friend just got a 2011 A4 and shifting on that is way ahead of my BMW. The steering on the BMW w/ ZSP is better though. I've driven a 2001 S4 and the throws are ridiculously long and didn't like it. __________________ 2006 e90 330i \| Black/Terra \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW
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EYE4SPEED Ex-Diesel Driver 66 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: Audi SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan iTrader: (22)	Was fine after I threw a JHM short shift kit on it. Had Neuspeed before too. A little bit notchy, but overall was acceptable. __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l]
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Alpine328i Noob 23 Rep 288 Posts Drives: Graduated to a 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	Also had a B7 S4 and loved it. Much nicer interior than my 3-series but i like the bimmers exterior more. But a very fun and easy car to drive! Much lighter steering than the bmw but not as good of brakes.
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footie Major General 1228 Rep 8,034 Posts Drives: i5M60 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5M60 [0.00] 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Their manuals are nice enough shifters as long as you don't try and rush a shift too quickly, otherwise you will occasionally get a grinding of gears. Smooth and steady is the best method.
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