Audi-Sport.net - RS3 Forum http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/ Discussions on the Audi RS3 en Wed, 22 May 2013 18:31:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.as-static.com/vb/images/styles/AnimatedArena/misc/rss.png Audi-Sport.net - RS3 Forum http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/ Real or fake? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189393-real-fake.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:41:11 GMT If its real FairPlay Super Fast Audi RS3 (741ps) Acceleration 0-365 km/h - YouTube (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lHq6ZDxwXJo) If its real FairPlay Super Fast Audi RS3 (741ps) Acceleration 0-365 km/h - YouTube ]]> RS3 Forum Morells http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189393-real-fake.html Car in dealer for brakes and front sub frame alignment http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189304-car-dealer-brakes-front-sub-frame-alignment.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:05:02 GMT My 5855 mile RS3 went in today for the 'official' brake fix, also (they added at drop off) fuel pump recall ?? and software update.

A week ago i noticed NSF Tyre worn on inside edge (to point of needing new soon) and had it checked at local tyre place (guys i have dealt with for 20 years) on 4 wheel laser alignment - way to correct - adjust front sub frame alignment !

Dealer said that 4 wheel alignment is a 2 hour job. Umm.

I will let you know if they charge me to fix a problem that surely should be right on delivery - how can a sub frame slip out of alignment from the odd pot hole? Any thoughts?

David ]]> RS3 Forum Shark RS3 http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189304-car-dealer-brakes-front-sub-frame-alignment.html AUDI UK BRAKE-SQUEAL MODIFICATIONS FOR THE RS3 (and TTRS) 19 MAY 2013 http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189177-audi-uk-brake-squeal-modifications-rs3-ttrs-19-may-2013-a.html Sun, 19 May 2013 19:05:08 GMT OK, my pet subject as most of you regulars will know already.

Had my second Audi RS3 with 'official' AUDI brake-squeal-modifications over my pit today (don't ask) and the changes to this second RS3 are different to the first! I've said before that us owners are being used for development so stay with me here…

Car #1: This RS3 has:
1) New brake calipers and brake caliper mountings. The brake calipers are complete with 2-noise-damping bobbins per caliper.

IMPORTANT: these noise-damping bobbins are not intended to address the cause of the brake squeal, only the reaction i.e., the bl**dy noise you hear that is pi**ing OFF those who have it!

2) New brake pads.

3) New brake discs? No!

Note: this first car was NOT modified here in the UK but elsewhere; and I am not a liberty to provide the location other than it was in a financially viable part of the EU (so that rules out: France, Italy, Greece, Spain, etc.) However, this car retained its original brake discs (part number #8P0.615.301).

RESULTS: the owner reports that even with new brake calipers, etc., he still experiences brake squeal when braking typically at local supermarket speeds (5 to 0mph).

No authoritative advice from Audi but it may as well be: practice on-line shopping.

Car #2: This RS3 has:
1) New brake calipers (and brake caliper mountings) complete with 2-antivibration (noise-damping bobbins per caliper (actual photo).

2) New brake pads

3) New brake discs part number #8P0.615.301.B. Note the 'B' suffix, this is the later brake disc!

Note: this second car WAS recently modified here in the UK. I believe this car to be one of the first in the May 2013 Audi UK modification program. But it is NOT a RE-CALL as it is not a safety critical issue but will be applied as and when during the Audi Service system.

RESULTS: to early to say, but zero brake squeal at this time.

It frightens me that owners are being asked/told and/or made party to an agreement with Audi dealers (maybe Audi UK) to ensure they will NOT post/advertise details/results of this ongoing saga. BUT we're talking about AUDI here, not some Mickey Mouse company, but Audi.

My brakes do not squeal, as my own 'fix' remains effective!

Most owners/customers have spent (one way or another) between 35 and 50K on an Audi RS3 and these guys (Audi UK) are currently using a 'scattergun' resolution i.e., we'll look at your care if you promise (sign here) not to tell anyone else and if we do apply a 'fix' then (sign here) so that we know you’re a happy customer!

At NO time (even as I write) has Audi UK supplied a definitive action plan to resolve this issue.

A seriously GREAT car, but my marker is down that Audi/Brembo are now using owners to resolve/develop a resolution to Audi/Brembo brake squeal issues! ]]> RS3 Forum 45bvtc http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189177-audi-uk-brake-squeal-modifications-rs3-ttrs-19-may-2013-a.html Boost Display http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189090-boost-display.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:07:55 GMT Is this a standard feature? Or do I have to get this enabled? I thought it displayed the boost gauge when in launch control? thanks in advance ... Is this a standard feature? Or do I have to get this enabled?

I thought it displayed the boost gauge when in launch control?

thanks in advance

Kev ]]> RS3 Forum KKM http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189090-boost-display.html NOTICE FREE AUDI COMPETITION http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189032-notice-free-audi-competition.html Fri, 17 May 2013 22:30:17 GMT Hi everyone, free audi driving experience on the go, if you aint in it, you cant win it, get your entry in now, information in the link below. Good... Hi everyone, free audi driving experience on the go, if you aint in it, you cant win it, get your entry in now, information in the link below. Good luck everyone.



http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/general...ml#post1874754 ]]> RS3 Forum RS3-KEL http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/189032-notice-free-audi-competition.html Considering this RS3 any thoughts/advice ? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188436-considering-rs3-any-thoughts-advice.html Fri, 10 May 2013 19:27:49 GMT Hi all, I'm considering part ex-ing my S3 for an RS3 and have seen this advertised, just want a few opinions please.

For Sale » Lawton Brook ]]> RS3 Forum Veneeringman http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188436-considering-rs3-any-thoughts-advice.html A year in numbers - running cost reality http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188424-year-numbers-running-cost-reality.html Fri, 10 May 2013 17:35:25 GMT I've owned my RS3 just over a year now and as you know I like doing the odd write up about the experience with the car. I thought we'd have a look at the year in numbers this time and the running cost reality of this machine. I'll explain my reasoning for the figures below so you can see the logic behind what I'm saying.

Running Cost Reality - £1.49 per mile based on 12,000 miles)

Purchase Price: £40,000 (I bought at 6 months old with 400 miles on the clock, invoice price new was £53,275)
Current Value: £28,750 (Glass's Guide Part Exchange Price)

Depreciation: £11,250 - 94 pence per mile (ppm) and by far the biggest cost
Fuel: £2914 (12,000 miles at 26mpg and £1.38.9 per litre average) 24 ppm
Finance Interest: £1900 - 16ppm
Tyres: £830 (full set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports) - 7ppm
Insurance: £350 - 3 ppm
Tax: £270 - 2 ppm
Gap Insurance: £270 - 2 ppm
Tracking subs: £110 - 1 ppm
Servicing £0 - 2 years 'free' servicing, but see the interest charge above to realise it's anything but free!

Total: £17904 (12,000 miles = 1.49 per mile)

Add the AP brake upgrade at £1550 and that becomes £1.63 per mile.

Had I bought the car from new at the full £53,75 invoice price the depreciation so far would be a massive £24,525! That would mean a cost of £2.60 or £2.74 per mile if you include the brake upgrade. Once more proving that adding options - £13,000 of options in this case - adds little when it comes to trade in time, the options add £1750 to the trade in price according to Glass's Guide.

Has it been worth it? Yes unquestionably. Sure sometimes the RS3 still pumps black exhaust soot across my drive and the brakes used to squeal occasionally but other than that it has been faultless and more importantly massive fun! The fun comes at a price of course and I thought people might be interested in the realities of running one of these glorious machines. ]]> RS3 Forum MBK http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188424-year-numbers-running-cost-reality.html How to fit exhaust tips? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188387-how-fit-exhaust-tips.html Fri, 10 May 2013 09:13:38 GMT Any help would be appreciated :) Any help would be appreciated :) ]]> RS3 Forum klauster http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188387-how-fit-exhaust-tips.html RS3 aluminum inlays - can this be repaired? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188303-rs3-aluminum-inlays-can-repaired.html Thu, 09 May 2013 11:35:35 GMT Hi peeps, Any ideas if this can be repaired via an independent body shop? Hi peeps,

Any ideas if this can be repaired via an independent body shop?
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]]> RS3 Forum tee-bee http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188303-rs3-aluminum-inlays-can-repaired.html Who else has liked the Facebook RS3 page? http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188267-who-else-has-liked-facebook-rs3-page.html Wed, 08 May 2013 20:06:13 GMT My car is all over it :) My car is all over it :) ]]> RS3 Forum klauster http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188267-who-else-has-liked-facebook-rs3-page.html Spotted in Preston http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188222-spotted-preston.html Wed, 08 May 2013 13:25:18 GMT At about 9:40 this morning on London rd. turning on to New Hall lane going towards M6 spotted Ibis or Suzuka RS3 can't be sure, who was it ? Anybody on here ? ]]> RS3 Forum Vito http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188222-spotted-preston.html Is it possible to.... http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188093-possible.html Mon, 06 May 2013 17:07:59 GMT ......polish black chrome exhausts back to chrome? As sad as it sounds I had some deep scratches from stones on the exhaust tips. I have the black... ......polish black chrome exhausts back to chrome? As sad as it sounds I had some deep scratches from stones on the exhaust tips. I have the black pack and therefore black exhausts so used a machine polisher on them to take the scratches out and they are either so clean now they shine more than they ever have done previously or I have polished them back to chrome. Just wondered how the black chrome finish was applied to them? ]]> RS3 Forum P_G http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/188093-possible.html MPG http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187964-mpg.html Sat, 04 May 2013 20:33:23 GMT New personal best! New personal best!
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]]> RS3 Forum finchy256 http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187964-mpg.html RS3 detailed http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187753-rs3-detailed.html Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:31 GMT I'm having my RS3 detailed & protected:

15 stage wash using 2 bucket method
Wheel arches cleaned
Wheels cleaned using alloy wheel cleaner
Clay bar used to remove bonded contaminates from paintwork (inc door shuts)
Vehicle re-washed and dried
Paint depth readings taken
1 stage paint correction completed
Vehicle wiped down with a isopropal alcohol (panel wipe) to make sure surfaces are clean
Pre-selected wax/sealant is applied (GTECHNIQ)
Door shuts waxed for added protection
Interior cleaned and vacuumed
Interior plastics dressed to finish of your choice
Door seals and rubbers cleaned and protected
Interior glass cleaned
Exterior glass cleaned
Tyres cleaned and dressed with a long lasting tyre gel
Exterior plastics dressed
Paintwork checked
Final inspection to make sure your car meets our high standards


Approx 15-20hrs (3 day booking)

What are your thoughts? ]]> RS3 Forum tee-bee http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187753-rs3-detailed.html <![CDATA[Anyone swapped Audi's OEM 19" rotors ?]]> http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187749-anyone-swapped-audis-oem-19-rotors.html Thu, 02 May 2013 09:07:43 GMT Hi ya,

I'm looking to swap my somewhat dull looking RS3 OEM 19" rotors for something bit more exciting..

just want to know if anyone has done that? which rims did you go for? and any issues with performance/comfort/safety? ]]> RS3 Forum tee-bee http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/rs3-forum/187749-anyone-swapped-audis-oem-19-rotors.html