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    202x RS3.....?

    https://www.motor1.com/news/350457/audi-rs3-mule-spied-nurburgring/amp/
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    Is anyone actually happy?

    As time goes on, I'm increasingly convinced that I am the one who is actually happy with my car and has no plan to make any modifications. Is there anybody else out there?
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    2013 S3 Fuel Pump

    My 2013 S3 went in for a service yesterday and I was told that the High Pressure Fuel Pump needed to be changed. I was not charged for it as it was a "product enhancement" (or similar). I have had a good search on here but can't find any other references. Anyone else had this?
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    I thought that I would be happy with 0-60 in 4.3s......

    ........but today I had a go in a Tesla Model S P85D with "Ludicrous" Mode. 0-60 in 2.8s!!!!!!! Short of Rita at Alton Towers, I have never felt anything like it. It felt uncomfortable accelerating at that speed but also strangely addictive. Now I am craving more. I know what you are going...
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    Car Tax (UK)

    Best get the RS3 before January 2017 then! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33447106
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    Are S3 Wheels The Easiest Ever To Kerb?

    As per the title. Discuss..... After 24 years of driving and never damaging a wheel, I have now scuffed two in 9 months. The tyre doesn't project beyond the rim, so, the slightest parking touch equals instant £150 refurbishment bill. Rant over.
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    S3 too loud?

    Just been stopped by the police because of the exhaust noise on my totally standard S3. It was in manual mode and a 3/4 throttle change from first to second pulling out of a junction in town was enough for the full blues and twos. Just a warning for anyone thinking of an exhaust change...
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    Sideways into a kerb at 15mph!

    Earlier today, I slid on ice into a kerb sideways on a housing estate at about 15mph - both wheels seemed to make contact at the same time (no damage to the wheels). Now, at dual carraigeway speeds around sweeping left hand bends, I have a high frequency vibration (not like wheel balance...
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    GIAC Flashloader Users

    It is time for my S3's first service. This will be followed by a Remap. I will be going down the GIAC route. I was also going to buy a handheld flashloader but after looking at: http://giacusa.com/flashloader_handheld.php I'm having second thoughts. As I already have a genuine Ross-Tech...
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    New A3 Pictures

    http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Audi-A3/239871/
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    Record S3 MPG?

    http://s5.tinypic.com/4onwo.jpg Can anyone beat this? It was recorded on a 33 mile journey following my GF's ailing car to the garage at 50-55mpg. I did see 42.2mpg before driving through town. (not bad considering that it was night time and cold). Amusingly, the GF's 2.0TD Grand Vitara...
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    Orange S3 at The 'Ring

    A friend has just come back from three days at the Nurburgring. While he was there, doing 8:45 laps in his 350bhp Impreza, has was 'left for dead' by a German regsitered, totally standard in appearance, orange S3. On further investiagion, it turns out that this car has 650ps (640bhp)...
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    RNS-E & BT Voice Commands

    Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere. I have had a good search and can not find anything. I have retro-fitted Bluetooth and RNS-E with the SDS Hack and would like to make full use of the voice comands for both but nothing is mentioned in my manual (for the BT). Is there a list available...
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    150 Days Gone.......

    Four to go...... Before I finally collect my S3.. :rock: My 147GTA was finally sold last weekend and I am now driving around in a borrowed 1992 1.4 Golf. The S3 is going to feel like a rocket ship. My S3 was ordered on the 30th January, built on the 26th of May (3 days before the...
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    Should I Wait For The A3 Facelift?

    Dilema Time. After suggestions on good Dealers from members of this forum, I now have deals that I am happy with for the purchase of a new S3. However, I have one nagging doubt in the back of my mind. Although Dealers deny it, I believe that there is a faclift due on the A3 in the summer...
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    Rototest Rolling Road Site

    Has anyone seen this site http://www.rri.se/ (I did a search through the forum but could not find anything) It is a Swedish outfit that compare real world power and torque claims with those of Manufacturers by using a "Rolling Road" bolted directly to the hubs. If you navigate to the...
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    Potential S3 Purchase & Dealer Issues

    Hi I'm a newbie here and a potential S3 owner. I am new to the world of Audi and have a couple of questions with regard to new car supply / buying issues. I had my first test drive today on muddy, salty country roads of my choice and was very impressed with the speed, traction, ride comfort...