Four Rings Round Up is AGSV section where we feature various AGSV members and the Audis they drive.
This is a brief candid conversation piece where we provide everyone a glimpse into Audi Gruppe Silicon Valley’s community, focusing on its unique and diverse group of Audi owners.
We hope everyone will enjoy this ongoing monthly feature segment and continue to share the same love for the Audi brand and lifestyle.
Four Rings Round Up
Sepang September
[ Roger Valle 2016 RS7 ]
By AGSV Staff
Photos: Aaron Chen/ Ernesto Sto Domingo
For many Audi owners, selecting a particular model, trim, color, etc. is no easy task, as the brand offers a wide range of specs that makes one want to check off all the boxes. We met up with Roger Valle on a typical sunny Sunday Bay Area afternoon to share his thoughts on Audi specifically his meticulously kept 2016 Sepang Blue RS7.
Roger has been a AGSV member since 2017, that would make him part of the early years of AGSV. When asked what made him drawn to the Audi brand, his reply was simple. “I bought an Audi mainly for the way it drives. I wanted something that felt solid, responsive, and fun without sacrificing comfort. The Quattro and smooth handling just gave me way more confidence on the road compared to other cars I tested. Honestly, it made driving exciting again, not just something I do to get from point A to point B”
The RS7 has an extensive list of mods that will make any Audi enthusiasts heart race, some highlights are:
- DS1 Custom ECU tune
- CustomTCU tune
- ECS turbo inlets
- SRM Ethanol sensor
- Autotech HPFP pistons
- SRM LPFP lines
- CWA 150 upgraded coolant pump
- Area51 Titanium exhaust & mid pipes
Asked if he had future mods planned for the RS7, he said IF he doesn’t sell it, top on the list are:
- Engine rebuild
- A2A intercooler
- Custom single turbo exhaust manifold with 8x EGT and 2x lambda
- Garrett G40-1150 T4 twin entry ball bearing PSR turbo
As we wrapped up our session, we were curious, If he had to describe AGSV in one word what would that word be and why?
Roger didn’t take long to reply, “Inspiring. Being around people who share the same passion for cars pushes me to learn more, appreciate the brand even deeper, and enjoy the whole experience beyond just driving.”
Roger has been an integral part of Audi Gruppe Silicon Valley from its early years. Many have known him to be genuinely sociable, lending a helping hand not only to members of the Gruppe but as well as events for the Gruppe. He has a profound passion for Audi and it shows. AGSV is fortunate to have members such as Roger in this community along with many others.
With a nice symphonic start up from his Area 51 exhaust, Roger departed ways with us until the next AGSV meet.
