A4 good for road/autoX ?

**jinxeng** · 04-01-2007, 10:13 AM

Just wanna say I love my Z28 A4. I'm planning on getting the a stall really soon, just saving up for one.
My question is: What do you guys think of an A4 for road racing ? How will it compare to an M6? I'm sure an M6 would be the weapon of choice but is it much of a comparison? Will be stall help for road racing or will it hinder it?

I want my A4 to be a good all around ride but a bit more emphasis on the dragstrip.

What do you guys/gals think? Thanks for any comments.

**nhraformula** · 04-01-2007, 01:39 PM

it depends on how the so called road race is set up. if its long stips or road, six speed will rule.
if its a short tight course, the A4 wil be better

**Wesman** · 04-01-2007, 04:41 PM

Automatics and road courses/auto x just don't go together. You can't modulate RPM's or gear selection, which is critical in low low speed courses and in corners on a road course. You also have no means of effective engine braking, unless you force a downshift, which isn't so good for the trans when you're turning high RPM's and high speeds while slowing down for a turn.

Autos also suck on road courses because they downshift when you try and accelerate out of a turn. With a manual, you downshift as your slowing down, and you power out of the corner in the same gear. If you floor it to accelerate out of a corner in an auto, it will kick down a gear, causing you to lose traction and probably go sideways.

Autos just aren't built for road courses. They are built for straight line only. Simple as that.