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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by c32AMG-DTM
FrankW - I thought the "regular" S models were not built by quattro GmbH - just the "RS" models and R8?



FrankW's not asking "what does the quattro badge on an Audi mean?" I'd expect he's aware of what you posted.
My mistake, I misunderstood his post
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by c32AMG-DTM
FrankW - I thought the "regular" S models were not built by quattro GmbH - just the "RS" models and R8?



FrankW's not asking "what does the quattro badge on an Audi mean?" I'd expect he's aware of what you posted.
oh yea, you are correct. I was thinking that because they were responsible for the S-Line products that must includes the S4/6/8 etc. but they're only for bodykits suspensions etc.

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HAHAHA! same for Acura's being badged with the JDM red "H" and infiniti's being badged as Nissa lol oh sheesh
OR GTR as Skyline??? Very common in Chicago
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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BMW does that too.. I could care less.. It just makes the car look nicer~
You mean all show and no GO!!! The 3 Series are famous for this!! The 5 series a lil bit and the 7 not so much. (Although that new Alpina is a very nice piece of equipment and has the oats to back it up!!) .
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You mean all show and no GO!!! The 3 Series are famous for this!! The 5 series a lil bit and the 7 not so much. (Although that new Alpina is a very nice piece of equipment and has the oats to back it up!!) .
the zhp had some go to go with the looks lol...
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You mean all show and no GO!!! The 3 Series are famous for this!! The 5 series a lil bit and the 7 not so much. (Although that new Alpina is a very nice piece of equipment and has the oats to back it up!!) .
The Alpina 7 series is a great lookin car, only down side is the single exhaust.. Looks funny from the behind, like a fat chick with no ***..
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