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  1. maccduff

    Driving modes / exhaust noise

    I run Michelin PSS on my summer 18" wheels and they are a massive improvement in grip wet or dry over the oem bridgestones it came with. The PSS also improve ride compared to oem which felt like they had a stiff sidewall.
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    Driving modes / exhaust noise

    The 3 modes are efficiency , auto and dynamic. The latter being the most sporty. Efficiency is the slowests/softest throttle response with claimed improved mpg, though most likely not as you use more throttle for the same speed. This is also soft(est) suspension mode Auto is the middle with a...
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    S1 in for service. Tested RS3 SB facelift.

    I'm guessing its Tony-Cs personal preference and not an audi dealer recommended change interval. Even my old Evo9GT had 4.5Kmile oil change intervals. Back to another TonyC comment I suspect most oil will appear fairly dark if changed early on an engine that has already had a few K on it bores...
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    S1 in for service. Tested RS3 SB facelift.

    My S1 was in for an oil change service inc haldex oil, so took the opportunity to test the dealers RS3 facelift Sportback. Rate of accellaration was good though I’m spoilt by my TVR which is vicious on full throttle /dry tarmac. What surprised me the most was that the RS3 felt a lot more...
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    tyres

    I believe that website has slightly incorrect info, fairly certain my 2015 Quattro pack alloys are ET37.5 (7.5") .
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    S1 Hesitating Cruise Control

    Mine had an update applied at a recent service which fixed this very problem
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    S1 engine stop start questions

    Never worried about the stop start starting when its active in mine, starts as soon as clutch is dipped so ready running when 1st has been selected .
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    Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

    Back to the original question, Sessantas did get tyre of the year when they 1st came out but they are getting on it years now. I have used them but found they are better suited to heavier cars than the S1 and grip was good but suspect goodyears Asym 2s are better. I'm also not sure they do the...
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    Sepang Blue Sportback Ordered

    Audi gave me the correct iphone cable for free on my S1 :D. How did you find the Abarth 500? thinking of getting the wife into one.
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    Tyres, what brands are people running?

    Probably not given no one including Goodyear seems to make tyres in 225 40 17 sizes
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    Tyres, what brands are people running?

    I suspect the cup will be unobtainium given its been replaced by cup2 which doesn't list the 235/35x18 size. Even the pss is reportedly hard to get in 225/35 size and some say it's going to be replaced by the ps4 though Michelin still list both thankfully as the ps4 isn't in the oem 18" size. I...
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    Tyres, what brands are people running?

    Michelin PSS on mine, sticks like poo to a blanket, the grip level they have over the OEM bridgestones is staggering. Never been a fan of Hancocks found them to be ditch finders when they were on my TVR , good for drifting the rear, though they may have improved over the years inbetween. It...
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    Failed CV Joints (DriveShaft)

    What's the expected cost or estimated cost for these? add me to that list ta. Not sure if I would partake ( depends on cost).
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    alloy damaged

    https://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/locations/Newcastle/ are supposedly good with these . I've seen some posts on pistonheads NE forum for wheel specialists in teeside but cant recall who or where (portrack lane?)
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    New Boots (& Alloys)

    Pics of the arch/wheel allignment
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    New Boots (& Alloys)

    MPSSs are sublime in the grip they have over the bridgestones . Another pic from the other side (for the lovers) . I'll see if I have any old pics of my ur-quattro to contrast :)
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    New Boots (& Alloys)

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    Michelin Pilot Super Sports

    Weird if Michelin are replacing PSS range with the PS4 given there isn't always a like for like conversion of PSS sizes to the PS4 range, and PSS is still listed on the Michelin website :?. Thankfully I secured a set of PSS 18"s to go on my S1 from Tyreleader. Initial assessment is they stick...
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    New Boots (& Alloys)

    Colour choice was limited at the time of purchase, silver which I don't like for wheels these days given every van and cooking rep car seems to have silver alloys fitted , gold which I have a historical fondness for having had gold compo THs on my old ur-quattro back in the day (before scoobies...
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    2016 s3 trouble

    Sorry couldn't resist. 3months old? you do have the breakdown number ?