I recently bought an '02 S4, and decided to test the 0-60 time (6.5sec for an auto, right?) myself. With just myself and a 3/4 tank of gas, I could not get it under 7.4 seconds... It just feels like a really really long time before the turbos kick in at ~3000rpm, and in my opinion, the car keeps the gear in 1st waaay past the torque curve, into redline. Maybe the best 0-60 is done by tiptroniccing it into 2nd earlier? Any suggestions?

-Ivo

 

You should be just under 6 at least... Check your TBB and DV's and all of you boos lines for a boost leak.

 

I assume you mean "under 7" (I have an automatic)

 

no..under 6... an s4 manual or tip run mid to upper 5's... maybe 6 or 6.1 if your a bad driver..

 

you are talking about an S 4 right...not an A4

 

How can you be a "bad driver" in an automatic? It's just flooring it, no? I can see that if you're not proficient with a stick, the shifting can influence your times.

Also, the 1st to 2nd shift at 6000+ rpm is really "smooth", I had expected a shiftprogram that would just switch gears quite hard.

(yes this is an S4)

-Ivo

 

i was referring to manuals for the bad drivers thing... but an s4 shoudl run under 6 seconds... if not..youve got problems.. probably a boost leak... or maybe bad 02 sensors??

 

OK, so how would I go about testing all this? I used to own a Ford where _everything_ in the engine compartment is easily accessible. swapping plugs would take me 15 minutes!

How do I test for faulty O2 sensors? I don't see the MIL on. Not even a clue how to start checking boost lines or diverter valves.

 

well first thing..do you have a boost gauge in there... (just a stab in the dark.. but prob not...) if you do..just check what your boost levels are...

 

no gauge, just stock