RS6 - DRC probs please explain!!

[jamieg]

Evening chaps, have looked on a few forums and a fault often mentioned with the previous-model RS6 is with the "DRC". Tried to search on it here on Pheads (Ted, the new search fuction is not as good as the old!) with little joy. From what people are saying it seems to be related to suspension issues. I'd be grateful for any more info. Cheers, Jamie

[drybeer]

jamieg said:

Evening chaps, have looked on a few forums and a fault often mentioned with the previous-model RS6 is with the "DRC". Tried to search on it here on Pheads (Ted, the new search fuction is not as good as the old!) with little joy. From what people are saying it seems to be related to suspension issues. I'd be grateful for any more info. Cheers, Jamie

Hi Jamie.

DRC = "dynamic ride control" and essentially yes it is a suspension system.

The right front shock absorber is linked diagonally to the rear left shock, and vice-versa.

This means that the normal harsh pitching fore and aft, side to side normally associated with sports Audis is smoothed out.

Also body roll in corners is effectively reduced as the outside edge of the car prevents the inside edge from lifting during hard corners.

Sadly it is problematic.

We have a car in for repairs just now for exactly this, and while I would not in any way put you off one of these great cars, you should budget for any car that was £60000 new costing more than normal to maintain!

Incidentally the system is well regarded, and Audi have chosen to fit it a gain to the new model RS4.

So that must mean it works!

Edited by drybeer on Wednesday 18th April 20:36

[ec2]

There was a good article in Audi Driver magazine last month on this with someone who ditched DRC (which I wouldn't do) when it went wrong. It explains a lot about how it works.

[Dave 500]

A most cars don't go past 30000 miles with out some or most parts being replaced. I think a poll is showing about 78% of RS6's on RS246 have had work done. The system is rubbish how can a car that cost £60000 new only last 2 and a half years before major parts need to be replaced. Audi took my car back in the end it had more than DRC problems

[hbeck]

I have been considering an RS6/+ last week, and must admit that I've found that the DRC problem is very documented on many fora, and as you say very off putting considering it was a 60k+ car new.

But I just love the colour sprint blue, it looks fantastic on these cars! Looks like my heart may be ruling my head on this one.

Just can't bring myself to go for another Volvo

[drybeer]

Dave 500 said:

A most cars don't go past 30000 miles with out some or most parts being replaced. I think a poll is showing about 78% of RS6's on RS246 have had work done. The system is rubbish how can a car that cost £60000 new only last 2 and a half years before major parts need to be replaced. Audi took my car back in the end it had more than DRC problems

Because the car weighs 2 tons nearly, has to handle 450 bhp and corners fast?

[drybeer]

hbeck said:

I have been considering an RS6/+ last week, and must admit that I've found that the DRC problem is very documented on many fora, and as you say very off putting considering it was a 60k+ car new.

But I just love the colour sprint blue, it looks fantastic on these cars! Looks like my heart may be ruling my head on this one.

Just can't bring myself to go for another Volvo

It will be Nogaro Blue on this car - not Sprint I suspect.

You can however get Sprint on the new S6.

I have one in in Quartz Grey at present - IM me if you're keen.

[bogie]

either buy an earlier one with factory extended warranty....or a later one, thats had the DRC replaced - sorted....and enjoy it...they are an awesome car if you need 4 seats and luggage space, theres nothing to touch them for the dosh

[Andy Pipkin]

drybeer said:

It will be Nogaro Blue on this car - not Sprint I suspect.

You can however get Sprint on the new S6.

I have one in in Quartz Grey at present - IM me if you're keen.

The blue on the "standard" car is a dark blue called Mugello Blue.
There is a Sprint blue available on the Plus model, and with the antracite wheels it looks absolutely stunning!.

[hbeck]

Yes thats the one Sprint blue, on the plus model, looks fantastic

[jamieg]

Thanks for replies. Looking to get a big car to do a daily commute + transport a rather large Ridgeback dog around at weekends. Love V8s (having owned a couple of older TVRs) so the RS6 seems a natural choice. Like the idea of having an estate that eats most other cars on the road aswell!!

[drybeer]

Andy Pipkin said:

drybeer said:

It will be Nogaro Blue on this car - not Sprint I suspect.

You can however get Sprint on the new S6.

I have one in in Quartz Grey at present - IM me if you're keen.

The blue on the "standard" car is a dark blue called Mugello Blue.
There is a Sprint blue available on the Plus model, and with the antracite wheels it looks absolutely stunning!.

You misunderstand me - Nogaro (and yes Mugello) were standard colours.

However Sprint Blue was not released onto the available palette of colours until 2005, after the date at which even RS6plus had finished production.

Hence why if he saw a bright blue RS6 it was Nogaro (imo much better anyway)

[grizz]

I've fitted a set of pss9's on mine , much better than the drc .

[drybeer]

grizz said:

I've fitted a set of pss9's on mine , much better than the drc .

I've not heard any reports of how people get on not running it - what do you notice is better?

[daz9100]

drybeer said:

However Sprint Blue was not released onto the available palette of colours until 2005, after the date at which even RS6plus had finished production.

Hence why if he saw a bright blue RS6 it was Nogaro (imo much better anyway)

Sorry, this is a Sprint Blue RS6+

[pincher]

One from IanC's archive Daz????

[daz9100]

[drybeer]

daz9100 said:

drybeer said:

However Sprint Blue was not released onto the available palette of colours until 2005, after the date at which even RS6plus had finished production.

Hence why if he saw a bright blue RS6 it was Nogaro (imo much better anyway)

Sorry, this is a Sprint Blue RS6+

Nogaro.

Check the paint code.

[daz9100]

drybeer said:

Nogaro.

Check the paint code.

Check again - from Audi Sales info

Audi said:

The new equipment concept is a major bonus. The Audi RS6 plus has black natural leather seats and carbon fibre trim strips as standard. Customers can choose between all standard exterior colours of the RS6 – and in addition there is a new Blue, Silver and Black/Cognac package available at no extra charge.

The Blue equipment package comprises the special paint colour ‘Sprint Blue’ pearl effect for the body, with seats in black leather with silver-coloured Alcantara centre sections. The blue threads in the carbon fibre inserts echo the body colour.

The actual owner of that car is a fellow pistonheader, he'll be along later to confirm the colour of the car he bought.

[pincher]

drybeer said:

Nogaro.

Check the paint code.

Definitely Sprint.

Belonged to a PH member.