i cant see how there would be much difference between the 2 essentially the geometry is identical with some of the parts now made from plastic rather than alloy.
There may be some reliability issues due to the material changes but we will know this from the breakages the b44 suffers in the hands of numpties rather than those who can drive.
i guess JC is already looking into using the b44 as a base as this would be a much more economically friendly way to become an S4 owner + i like the idea of being able to swop the rear arm holder when it wears out rather than needing a new chassis.
my only concern is the new slipper might have the same flaw as some diffs where if they are run backwards they undo themselves, this would mean new slipper shaft & nut with thread reversed, new center driveshafts at different lengths or if we're lucky there is space to add a 2nd adjustment nut to lock onto the main one.
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