2013 Audi RS5 Challenge
So my buddy who has spent the last month searching for an M3 he wanted has shifted gears and instead has purchased a 2013 Audi RS5. I know the race is coming soon and on paper our cars are nearly identical in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times! His car is all wheel drive which I know will give him an advantage off the line therefore I know he'll insist on running from a standing start. I've not yet played with the launch control on my 2SS A8, but I've read where the pros feel they can better the 0-60 without launch control, but they may be referring to a manual trans where their skills come more into play.
My question is, are their any tricks that will give me the edge in this race? Is launch control my best bet, or just put it in Track mode and let'er rip? Adjust air pressure in the rear tires? Traction control on/off etc! I've raced a lot over the years so I'm no stranger to this kind of thing, but I haven't raced this car yet so any pointers are appreciated! |
The Audi has nothing on the SS, as long as you launch OK you will leave him in the dust.
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When I had my A8 with launch control I'd turn low 12's here in vegas which is generally slower than most other area's due to elevation. I think pro's yes probably can do better than launch, average joes? Launch control is pretty sweet.
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It's German and 4 years old, so he'll likely have electrical problems halfway down the track and it will shut off.:)
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Yours is an Automatic...just stomp it. |
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Just punch it from an idle...don't need launch control.
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Cars are close in peak hp but he will make that peak over 8000 rpm and with the lack of torque till he reaches 8000 rpm you should pull away. Also they weigh a hair over 4000 pounds so you have the weight advantage as well.
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I almost bought the same car your buddy has. Here are the negatives on it that will matter for your "contest".
- AWD loses 15% of his advertised HP at each transaxle - It's a heavy car - Top end speed isn't the best - Can't disable all the electronic nannies If he breaks traction, the car will cut power to regain it so you'll take away some of his AWD advantage. Just try to go for a longer distance...1/4-1/2 mile and you should be fine. On your Camaro maybe reset the battery so the computer starts learning all over again. That gives you more power sometimes by letting more air in through the intake when you go WOT. I'm not sure if it'll work on the Camaro but it gives other cars a temporary boost. Also do a burnout first so you don't trip traction control on the Camaro. |
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As mentioned, RS5 power comes on later, even with AWD, unless he weighs in at 100lbs and you're pushing 500lbs... you have him in TQ down low, and HP/LBS when you start moving. With the A8 you shouldn't have any issues pulling him from the go.
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Both cars make up for it in gearing, and the Audi is pretty much guaranteed to get it all to the ground thanks to AWD. The DSG in the Audi is also way better than the Camaro's auto. If you're going to compare on specs, then you need to compare ALL the specs, not just whatever is convenient. OP will need a really good launch, then the SS can make up for the RS5's holeshot and quick shifts. |
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