RS3 8Y Picture Gallery Thread
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i think the reality is that power wise there isn’t much in it at all but they are very different cars.
Audi has a better sound, ride, comfort arguably better looks & brand imo. Audi feels more premium imo too.
Merc is fine if you want a car you need to rev the nuts off & want firmer bucket seats to sling it round a track - the tech is a bit slicker & screens higher res - but I still like the Audi virtual cockpit. Merc ambient lighting is very cool but may be too nightclub for some lol
Audi just to suits my needs & taste more so is the clear winner but some may prefer the Merc. Both good cars but in different ways.
Yes stock - just with valves unplugged.Stock exhaust? I crept over 3k miles recently… easy to put them on!!!
Any errors?
It’s a nice improvement based on your video so may go out and do the same to mine
Nothing visually - and the car doesn't feel different/laggier/slower etc, but if you nosey in at the 'Exhaust Valve Plug' topic, it leaves errors in the cars ECU. I'm not ***** about them personally but you could make an informed decision for yourself based on that in there.Any errors?
It’s a nice improvement based on your video so may go out and do the same to mine
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That blue does look amazing. Saw one in "real life" a few weeks back.
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I had quite a few positive comments about mine.
Then you get some people saying ‘isn’t it quiet’
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Great photo
I did a turbo blue hatch up close a couple of weeks ago and it did look damn good I must say.
I had quite a few positive comments about mine.
Then you get some people saying ‘isn’t it quiet’
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There is no denying it is a LOT quieter than our 8V's for sure - on reflection, they were flippin spectacular for sound.
It still sounds a whole lot better than the AMG dyson vac though.
Unless we buy and older car or something like an Aston V8 Vantage or Porsche 911, its the best we are gonna get for sound though isn't it ?
Looks ace!
Do we know if we can get roof boxes for the 8Y yet? Planning a long trip and the Mrs doesn't think there's enough room
I’m not gelling with it at all I’m afraid…….
Was hoping with the few items I’ve been sent to test on it, I’d grow to like it, but even that’s not going straightforward like I’d hoped.
For me (I don’t care what anyone else thinks) the engine noise is terrible, very course sounding and going down the box at high revs is awful
I’d never have thought that a Soundakator would be needed, however even turning that off only highlights the front engine noise even more.
It’s not a car I’ll be keeping long……
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I’m not gelling with it at all I’m afraid…….
Was hoping with the few items I’ve been sent to test on it, I’d grow to like it, but even that’s not going straightforward like I’d hoped.
For me (I don’t care what anyone else thinks) the engine noise is terrible, very course sounding and going down the box at high revs is awful
I’d never have thought that a Soundakator would be needed, however even turning that off only highlights the front engine noise even more.
It’s not a car I’ll be keeping long……
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I do know where you are coming from mate - but I'm just not sure what the alternative would be ?
Unless you get something like a Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0, but that is a compromise in other ways.
or do you just go Tesla and accept there is zero noise lol
There's not loads of room but I've managed to cram a weekends worth of camping gear, two kit bags, gazebo and food/water etc in (plus a banana).Looks ace!
Do we know if we can get roof boxes for the 8Y yet? Planning a long trip and the Mrs doesn't think there's enough room
To gain a little extra I removed the polystyrene boot insert and filled that with camp beds and dry robes.
Fully laden and with a bit of m25 it's returned this. Man I love this car, so versatile and a head turner. Had two chaps in an m3 pull alongside and gave me the double thumbs up on the m1!
Porsche not practical I’m afraid, and I won’t spend that much on a car
I actually may make the jump to
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Porsche not practical I’m afraid, and I won’t spend that much on a car
I actually may make the jump to️
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As i say at least you know to expect zero sound
Not much choice is there.
There are kits out there to make your elec car sound like anything you fancy, nothing new when Audi do it with the Soundaktor and actual 'real loud speakers in the exhaust on SQ5.As i say at least you know to expect zero sound
Not much choice is there.
I know we have what could be a nice sounding 5 pot, but, it's that quiet Audi need artificial cockpit noise ***
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So he doesn't like the poor sound of the RS3 yet will "jump to electric" with no soundAs i say at least you know to expect zero sound
Not much choice is there.
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So he doesn't like the poor sound of the RS3 yet will "jump to electric" with no sound
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I know
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So he doesn't like the poor sound of the RS3 yet will "jump to electric" with no sound
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That does look stunning I have to say, and it's a saloon too, the shape is sooooo much better than the hatch.
Go try and wait 16 to 17 months for that paint colour on a right hand drive car .......soon put you off it
As well as being electric they are God damn ****** ungainly and ugly .....Fleet car....Elons Vauxhall VectraSo he doesn't like the poor sound of the RS3 yet will "jump to electric" with no sound
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I would never, ever, order a car and then have to wait forever to take delivery.
A pointless exercise for me personally.
If it doesn't tick all the boxes at the start which inc the delivery time then i will look at something else, harsh i know but I don't do waiting anymore.
A pointless exercise for me personally.
If it doesn't tick all the boxes at the start which inc the delivery time then i will look at something else, harsh i know but I don't do waiting anymore.
It's like every new car just now taking far too long for delivery ....better waiting than paying £10k over list ....besides I aint desperate for a new car
*Middle of an empty country park at 8:30pm at night before anyone gets their knickers in a twist about parking
Beauty but still like other colors more hahaView attachment 254420
*Middle of an empty country park at 8:30pm at night before anyone gets their knickers in a twist about parking
Definitely. My only personal gripe with Kyalami is that it's not metallic therefor seeing the creases of the body in a lot of lights can be difficult to capture in pictures. Kyalami, Daytona, Black, and Turbo Blue are all great colours on this shape, even the tango red is lovely too.
I thought the same but drove my first Tesla last week. It was the 2WD version and it turns out I was right. Dull AF.
However I also drive a Tesla 3 Lond-Range on Saturday and that was quite ....... interesting. The long range which is claimed to be quicker than the performance over 70mph (according the matt Watson).
Totally agree. If I had gone exclusive (and that was the plan had I not got an LE) that would have been it for me
The more I see Tesla's the more I also think how incredibly bland they look.
Every model 3 looks pretty much identical and the colour choices are as bland as the looks.
Other than a company car 'tax dodge' I really don't see the appeal.
How anyone could sink their own money into one is beyond me.
