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Speccing RS4, seats & leather


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Bit confused regarding upholstry and seating options when looking through the pricelist.

What's the different between bucket seats which come as standard, and the optonal recaro seats which are a no cost option?

And what exactly is Silk Nappa? which is another no cost option but has to be combined with recaro?

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I've gone for black everything inc all the normally chrome bits. I specced mine that long ago things might have changed. It was back in march as Audi were trying to get it here in time for us to do the cannonball in it. Hence I've now got one in the first build week.

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I was reading your spec in an old post. What exactly is "black optics" and where in the pricelist is GmbH suspension?

I'm undecided on the trim, the trim on the silver RS4 at geneva looked nice, but I like carbon fibre too.

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Black optics is where you loose all the silver trim around the car, such as around the windows. it's black instead of chrome.. gives it a stealth look, but personally i'm not so keen.

The GmBH suspension is the sports setup, The car is lowered 10mm, has firmer springs and dampners. It will give a harder ride, but more sporty for track use. As i only plan to track mine a couple of times and have to drive kids around i haven't gone for that option either.

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Black optics is where you loose all the silver trim around the car, such as around the windows. it's black instead of chrome.. gives it a stealth look, but personally i'm not so keen.

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what else apart from the window chrome is changed? I kinda like the chrome, but must admit it doesn't quite look right on a black car.

No idea yet of the price of the optics and suspension?

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As far as i know, every bit of chrome is replaced for black, so not only around the windows, but around the front grill aswell.

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The logo too? I would have to see one before passing judgement but I can't see it looking too hot if everything blacked out.

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It isn't everyones cup of tea, but I'm going for the stealth racer look. the badge stayes chrome though, but all other chrome/ali inc the mirrors becomes piano black. I can't remember the price of the suspension but I can find out on monday. Looks like ceramic brakes are becoming an option too at around £3k.

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Quoted from the price list:-

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Sports Suspension Pack firmer spring and shock absorber settings than standard,

approx 10mm lower than standard

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List price is £500

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the black is a better option as it will not corrode like the silver trim. The silver trim does not seem to like screen wash either.

I think the black had a PVD coating and will not corrode

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One of the mules had black mirror caps and blacked out grille surround, but still had chrome round the side windows. Anyone see this? If I remember it had RS6 wheels too.

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the black is a better option as it will not corrode like the silver trim. The silver trim does not seem to like screen wash either.

I think the black had a PVD coating and will not corrode

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Correct! My dealer told me they were stopping doing the alu trim as the corrosion is bad.

I told them it was the screenwash - they laughed - then I told them I was a PhD chemist and explained how it happened.

They didn't laugh....

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