28 Mar 2019

quattro Magazine: Pacific German’s S4llroad

words: Troy Sicotte, photos: Denis Podmarkov for Imola Media Editor’s note: With the imminent arrival of the Q2_2019 issue of quattro magazine, we decided to run the featured article from Q1_2019 and included the full photo gallery (over 100 photos) Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way(gon)… The station wagon automotive body style nomenclature is broad and varies by manufacturer and country of origin: Touring, estate, shooting brake, long roof, Avant, and simply… wagon. The America...
Thu, Mar 28 , 2019 Bill
5 Mar 2019

Find of the Day: 2004 Goodwood Green S4

words: Bill, photos: Prestige EuroCars How do you follow up the much beloved B5 S4? Audi had the answer with the B6 S4 and stuffed the 4.2 V8 under the bonnet. The sound of that V8...oh man. So how do you stand out from other B6 S4s? You choose one in Goodwood Green (I have a thing for GG). This particular example has seen some mileage...107,580 to be exact. Aside from the Goodwood Green color, it has the desirable 6 speed manual transmission. The black leather interior has the normal wear ...
Tue, Mar 05 , 2019 Bill
22 Jan 2019

Motor Authority: 2021 Audi S4 Avant Spy Shots

source: Motor Authority Audi's A4 just received some minor tweaks for 2019 but a more substantial update is on the way for the car's mid-cycle refresh, as evidenced by the recent sighting of prototypes. Now a new prototype has been spotted, and this one is for the sporty S4 in Avant wagon guise... Read the rest HERE
Tue, Jan 22 , 2019 Bill
7 Sep 2018

AWE Announces B9 S4 Project Car, Partners With Thule, Cannondale, H&R, Vossen, and Yokohama

source: AWE AWE, the precision automotive engineering firm located just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the gallery today that displays the all-new AWE B9 S4, outfitted with precision performance upgrades from AWE and partner-products from Thule, Cannondale Bicycles, Vossen Wheels, H&R Special Springs, and Yokohama Tire for a marketing cross-promotion push. AWE has a long history of developing high-performance upgrades for the Audi market, citing such milestones as...
Fri, Sep 07 , 2018 Bill
1 Aug 2018

ABT Power Upgrades Now Also Available in the United States

Good news for North American ABT clients: Starting August 1st 2018 ABT will be offering a selection of their highly sought-after power upgrades in the US! In the beginning the technologically advanced and extensively tested separate performance ECU (engine control unit) will be available for the current model Audi S4/S5, Audi SQ5 and Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI. A power upgrade for the 2018 Audi RS5 is exclusively available for customers when ordering the limited edition ABT RS5-R package. ABT ...
Wed, Aug 01 , 2018 Bill
27 Jul 2018

Video: Donut Media on History of Audi S4

A regular in automotive backstory fed as video, Donut Media has applied their quick clip and humorous spin to the Audi S4. Admittedly, we think they're editorializing just a bit, but the video is still entertaining and so warrants a mention. The S4 model has a long history of being an enthusiast favorite over the years. In as much, it was naturally in the crosshairs of Donut's enthusiast car focus. With such a long history, you may not be surprised to see them spend the first seven minute...
13 Jun 2018

ABT Upgrades For The 2018 Audi A4 and S4 Sedan

[source: ABT America] The Audi S4 is the benchmark among medium-sized premium cars and will be on top of any situation with upgrades from ABT. With some new aerodynamic add-ons like a front skirt add-on, front grille frame and fender inserts, either made out of ABS plastic or carbon fiber, S4 owners (and A4 drivers too!) are ready for some show and shine. The ABT rear skirt insert draws even more attention thanks to the increased sound performance of the ABT exhaust system. T...
Wed, Jun 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

H&R Sport Springs for the Audi A4 and S4

source: H&R  The Audi A4 and S4 have always been innovative and stylish vehicles – making them a huge hit with enthusiasts. To enhance the characteristics of these vehicles, H&R ride development engineers designed an all-new Sport Spring kit. H&R Sport Springs (part #: 50357) improve handling and provide superb ride quality to the A4/S4. Lowering on sport suspension models is approx. 0.80” front and rear, and on non-sport suspension models, approx. 1.6” front and...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
6 Feb 2018

Find of the Day: 2001 B5 S4/RS 4 Widebody Sedan

words: Bill Cho, photos: Craigslist and Andrew Armistead (owner extraordinaire) Ok before y'all grab the torches and pitchforks, I know there wasn't a B5 RS 4 sedan but hold on until you've read the details on this car. I ran across this Craigslist ad and it intrigued me not only because it was an RS 4 clone but it had to have been the most detailed ad I've ever read. The list of what was done goes on and on...and on. I sent an email to a friend who sent an email to a friend and befor...
Tue, Feb 06 , 2018 Bill
25 Jan 2018

H&R VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs for the New Audi A4/S4/A5/S5

source: H&R, photos: H&R and George Achorn Audi A4 and A5 have always been innovative and stylish vehicles – making them a HUGE hit with enthusiasts. VTF is the acronym for Verstellbar TieferlegungsFedern. Translation, Adjustable Lower Springs. The H&R VTF kit is a special specific Sport Spring designed for the new Audi A4/S4 and A5/S5, they include adjustment collars to fine tune the lowering to your taste. All the parts in the VTF Kits are specifically designed to th...
Thu, Jan 25 , 2018 Bill