icebun
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On the Golf 6 with sports suspension and 17" wheels here and I find the ride quite hard over poor roads. Can anyone compare to the Audi SE suspension as a comparison ?
I was thinking this exact same question.. but then I checked and the option to select SE suspension has disappeared from the Audi configurator :/
With SE spec you get SE suspension
With Sport spec you get lowered sport suspension
With S-Line you can choose between sport and S-line.
No option to specify SE suspension without also going for SE spec it seems
It's certainly yet another nudge towards a Golf for me, unfortunately, when I move on from my 8P which I was planning to do imminently.This is interesting! Anyone know why? If this had been the case a year ago I would not have bought an A3!
Yes well this was what I was intending - either sport or maybe S-line spec but definitely in need of de-selected sport (ie SE) suspension for my usual commute . The same commute is the reason I went for an SE 8P in the first place over a sport 8P or another german marque, but now it seems my choices are limited to a Golf, an SE spec Audi, something unmentionable from Ellesemere Port, or worse, across the channel!Well having come from a Golf GTD, to A3 S Line diesel quattro, I deselected the sports suspension in favor for the se, I now after 5 months have no regrets whatsoever. I did test drive a S Line with the standard suspension, and found it okay on main trunk roads, however on the B and C roads in Norfolk no way could I put up with the harsh ride.
Suggest one checks with a dealer ref deselecting sports suspension on S Line model, to see if this is still available ie. To go for the se suspension set up.
Having read various posts ref Mag ride system would appear not to soften the ride that much. And the cost prohibitive for me even if it did work well. There again my local dealer did not have one with Mag ride to test.
The are only my views for what they are worth. Everybody's opinion of what is a comfortable/harsh ride differ.
Yes well this was what I was intending - either sport or maybe S-line spec but definitely in need of de-selected sport (ie SE) suspension for my usual commute . The same commute is the reason I went for an SE 8P in the first place over a sport 8P or another german marque, but now it seems my choices are limited to a Golf, an SE spec Audi, something unmentionable from Ellesemere Port, or worse, across the channel!
My local dealer said they only sell sport spec suspension models - don't think that was in anyway saying I couldn't, just simply there wasn't any demand for SE suspension (same also applied to A1s).
Yeah... I have a Golf GTD and my wife has an Audi SE. Look for my previous posts on this subject. Basically, my car is jiggly and uncomfortable (which is how we found the 2 A3s on sport suspension) and my wife's new A3 SE is a lot smoother and a lot more comfortable. Though probably not as comfortable as the SE Golf we tested for some strange reason?!On the Golf 6 with sports suspension and 17" wheels here and I find the ride quite hard over poor roads. Can anyone compare to the Audi SE suspension as a comparison ?
I was thinking this exact same question.. but then I checked and the option to select SE suspension has disappeared from the Audi
No option to specify SE suspension without also going for SE spec it seems
Our dealer told us that the sport suspension was actually fine. Despite the fact that all the reviews I have read (but one) recommend deleting sport suspension. We strongly agreed with the reviews.
Hmmmm... what am I going to do now! ... wanted comfortable, economical, and quick... ruled out another GTD - not comfortable, on our roads... A3 Sport 184ps with SE suspension WAS gonna be my next car
Hopefully, this is only temporary and they will bring the option back!
Our dealer told us that the sport suspension was actually fine. Despite the fact that all the reviews I have read (but one) recommend deleting sport suspension. We strongly agreed with the reviews.
Hmmmm... what am I going to do now! ... wanted comfortable, economical, and quick... ruled out another GTD - not comfortable, on our roads... A3 Sport 184ps with SE suspension WAS gonna be my next car
Hopefully, this is only temporary and they will bring the option back!
If Audi no longer offer the SE suspension on the Sport model then my current A3 will probable be my last.
Quite why Audi would have dropped this option I am at a loss to understand.
Did they only have this option to get more favourable reviews! Wonder if they will bring it back for the next round of reviews in 2016/2017?So many reviews of thre A3 recommend ticking the delete option and now they've taken it away.
I think you're right. My local dealer got back to me and said they were able to deselect it on their configurator tool (it's in 'part23' whatever that means), so it's presumably a mistake in the user-facing one.Looking at the Germany Price List document dated 4 August 2014 it seem that the SE suspension can sill be added to their version of the Sport model so perhaps it is just an error on the configurator. Lets hope so.
I had that discussion with our dealer. What comes from the factory is what you get.Ignoring the cosmetics, I would imagine the Audi on 16 inch wheels with SE would be the most softest setup. It is just a shame this wheel size is not offered in the Sport or S-line.
Reading all this makes me wonder...
I know that my old GTD feels totally different to my wife's A3. But that can be easily explained - suspension, chassis, tyres, weight... etc.
From test driving new cars of similar spec - people have reported finding that - petrol feels different to diesel, cabriolet feels different to saloon, quattro feels different to FWD, Golf feels different to A3. Surely VAG are not using different suspension components in all these variations of basically the same car? Or is it all about steering setup, chassis stiffness and weight distribution? Is the MBQ chassis that tuneable? A snip here, a snip there and Bob's your Auntie!
Okay, I guess theres quite a few posts about this as I have read a few, but I want a more up to date opinion now people are living with theirs.
I want to order an s line A3 in the foreseeable future but am having massive debates whether to get the SE suspension or Sport suspension, the A3 is on 18" alloys so my view is sport would be pretty uncomfortable, and here in Northamptonshire we don't have the best quality roads (where does?).
The only thing i'm bugged about with the SE suspension, is the ride height from front to back differences.. the front looks heavy so the wheel arch gap is small, but the back is raised in the air. I'm pretty sure the sport suspension does not have this...
So, if anyone could answer with what suspension they have on their S Line and their honest opinion that'd be great, I would be choosing the SE because I want a comfortable car (I have a 3 year old Ibiza with sport suspension and 17" wheels, ride is horrible IMHO) but I don't want much sacrifice of looks or handling, whats everyones opinions?
Thanks in advanced, hopefully this can help others out too!
You couldn't buy any chance post a pic showing the side profile of your car?
I'm struggling to find an A3 s line 3 door on SE suspension which is something I'm also considering. Thanks for your help
You couldn't buy any chance post a pic showing the side profile of your car?
I'm struggling to find an A3 s line 3 door on SE suspension which is something I'm also considering. Thanks for your help
Your in luck, I found a photo that I took using the new camera, it's not anything specific so it's not the best pic of the car, but hope it helps, you can have a better one if you want.
Gotta say, for a 20MP camera, my iPhone 6 takes better photo's... and my Samsung 16MP camera - The GPS doesn't seem to work on it either which is annoying me..
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Awesome, thats perfect and just what I was looking for (I'm no photographer so only use my iPhone these days too)! There are lots of comments on the different suspensions but actually finding a 3 door on SE suspension to look at has been such a pain. Haha.
You're right though, can barely tell the difference in ride hight and doesn't affect the look of the car at all.
Thanks for the help its really appreciated, and hope you're enjoying you're new toy!