2019 Gpf RS3

123Quattro said:
I'm well jealous mate, and seriously thinking of shredding my warranty :). With those stage 1 figures I question what stage 2 would make! Damned impressive. I'd be interested to hear your impression on any drivability issues and living with it day to day if you care to share once you've put some miles on :)

Did you get the transmission tuned as well (if they offer it?)?
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I’m I. The same situation as you with the warranty and I can honestly say it’s worth shredding! Dave @ Mrc really put me at ease with his persistent reminders of any issues at all just call him. The customer service was really good and he is a top guy. Once there is some options for Downpipe with opf I’ll probably go for it but as I say it’s only got 2300 miles on it and I don’t want to get too bored too quickly either! I’ll be taking it for a good drive over the weekend so will share my thoughts after that :) yip the dsg is tuned as well. Any word on @Legoless stage 2 results from today?
 
Dan_DJT said:
Nothing in the MOT test yet but its likely to be introduced in the future. There is not really any need to remove a GPF, just need to change customers ways of thinking.
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The OPF does seem to be a restriction based on Bearface's results, right enough!

BearfaceRS3 said:
I’m I. The same situation as you with the warranty and I can honestly say it’s worth shredding! Dave @ Mrc really put me at ease with his persistent reminders of any issues at all just call him. The customer service was really good and he is a top guy. Once there is some options for Downpipe with opf I’ll probably go for it but as I say it’s only got 2300 miles on it and I don’t want to get too bored too quickly either! I’ll be taking it for a good drive over the weekend so will share my thoughts after that :) yip the dsg is tuned as well. Any word on @Legoless stage 2 results from today?
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Cheers for sharing pal, it's really helpful input to me :). Would it be rude to ask what the total price was with tuning and parts?
 
id Have to get the receipt out the car and have a look, I’ll check tomorrow and let you know. I ended up with eventuri (which I had already) forge tip, forge intercooler, ngk plugs, dog bone mount, stage 1 and dsg. Think that’s it! so all the above supplied and fitted. Will let you know if the damage tomorrow
 
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APR downpipe also fits GPF cars but you need the mid pipes too as the cat and GPF is all one section now. I am going to be using an STM decat to get rid of my cat and GPFs
 
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BearfaceRS3 said:
Yeah I’m really surprised. The drive is just a whole new level. I honestly can’t recommend it enough! It totally unleashed the cars potential. The car sounds much better now, in higher revs it’ll pop for fun when you let off the accelerator in sport. I’ve not really played around with it in manual yet. Literally done the 30min drive home so tomorrow will tell when I play around with it but on first impressions it’s just 100% better. It’s not full on asbo it’s just as it should be.
Cars been run on vpower since day 1. It’s got around 2300miles on it. Was expecting low figures stock with the filters but not that low! I will eventually go down pipe and stage 2 but there is only really milltek on the market for gpf and I want to wait to see what else becomes available
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Interesting, would love to see a video of how does it sounds now.. If you left GPF and original exhaust on, I am wondering how much louder can it be.. I went for full Milltek turboback and it's a huge difference in sound. You are right, Milltek are currently the only ones that officially provide exhaust for GPF cars.. But I've been talking to some guys online and they managed to fit DAZA exhaust without much trouble, just always need to map out the sensors. But the whole thing should be from DAZA then, including downpipe.

As for mine, I've done about 300 miles now on the tune. First dyno showed 584hp and 698nm, but we know the power calculation was wrong (should be in 530-550 range), because of the brake on the dyno. So we're getting it dynoed again tomorrrow, will let you know.
 
banny650 said:
APR downpipe also fits GPF cars but you need the mid pipes too as the cat and GPF is all one section now. I am going to be using an STM decat to get rid of my cat and GPFs
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Good to see you back Banny.

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BearfaceRS3 said:
id Have to get the receipt out the car and have a look, I’ll check tomorrow and let you know. I ended up with eventuri (which I had already) forge tip, forge intercooler, ngk plugs, dog bone mount, stage 1 and dsg. Think that’s it! so all the above supplied and fitted. Will let you know if the damage tomorrow
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I'd sure be interested to know what that setup cost. Any chance of some video? Very curious how she sounds now with the tune and the OPF still on!
 
Well, got mine on another dyno and we were right, it definitely doesn't make as much power. Currently we are on 505hp and 671nm, which is a bit low, based on the hardware, as we were hoping for around 530-540. Not sure what is the issue yet, but will continue to optimize more, test a different petrol source, etc.
 
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Legoless said:
Interesting, would love to see a video of how does it sounds now.. If you left GPF and original exhaust on, I am wondering how much louder can it be.. I went for full Milltek turboback and it's a huge difference in sound. You are right, Milltek are currently the only ones that officially provide exhaust for GPF cars.. But I've been talking to some guys online and they managed to fit DAZA exhaust without much trouble, just always need to map out the sensors. But the whole thing should be from DAZA then, including downpipe.

As for mine, I've done about 300 miles now on the tune. First dyno showed 584hp and 698nm, but we know the power calculation was wrong (should be in 530-550 range), because of the brake on the dyno. So we're getting it dynoed again tomorrrow, will let you know.
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Hi mate

Been thinking about a Milltek system with keeping the GPF, I’ve never gone down the performance exhaust route and wondered the difference in sound with a turbo back and cat back system, presume your Milltek turbo back still includes the GPF?

What are the pro’s and con’s?

Thanks for any advice.
 
Riko0073 said:
Hi mate

Been thinking about a Milltek system with keeping the GPF, I’ve never gone down the performance exhaust route and wondered the difference in sound with a turbo back and cat back system, presume your Milltek turbo back still includes the GPF?

What are the pro’s and con’s?

Thanks for any advice.
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Milltek to me never sounds as good as Audi sports exhaust. Waste of a lot of money if you ask me. Save your money and get it remapped instead.
 
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D0C said:
Milltek to me never sounds as good as Audi sports exhaust. Waste of a lot of money if you ask me. Save your money and get it remapped instead.
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Thanks for your insight mate, definitely don’t want to be throwing away money!

Im not after a major difference and definitely don’t want the pops and bangs but something a bit louder might be nice, maybe I should go down the PCW route with the stock sports exhaust?

What I’ve seen on the remapping of the OPF cars seem positive, also been following SA Tunings ‘true tune’ device with interest, I’ve never had a remap just a tuning box on my previous S4 but the gear changes were awful! Suppose you can’t compare it to a proper remap and wonder if this true tune might be a good option?
 
Riko0073 said:
Hi mate

Been thinking about a Milltek system with keeping the GPF, I’ve never gone down the performance exhaust route and wondered the difference in sound with a turbo back and cat back system, presume your Milltek turbo back still includes the GPF?

What are the pro’s and con’s?

Thanks for any advice.
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Not enough of a difference to warrant a change from sport exhaust for me - maybe good for cars that didn't spec it it's an option though.. I'm with D0C on this one. Having PCW gut your resonators might be worth it if Audi don't notice but who knows how that sounds, I'm betting with the OPF it's not a huge difference, and that would have me question if its worth loosing warranty over vs. doing it right the 1st time and getting a sport cat downpipe and a tune :).

Tuning boxes and plug and play tuners might give OK gains, but having had several cars tuned, in my opinion it's best to get it on a dyno with a pro tuner, and let them make damn sure the tune is safe for the fuel you are using, and that trims are on spec and not fighting it out with the ECU, and know exactly what kind of power you are making before and after. Looking at MRC's price list it's not a lot more money than the box you posted for their stage 1, and you will get safe and proven results. Just know that a tune can be very bad news if done poorly, and it's a whole lot of trust to flash a tune yourself and hope its all OK. Too much timing, not enough fuel, and you will melt things in a turbocharged car guaranteed. For me it's peace of mind as much as performance.
 
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Riko0073 said:
Thanks for your insight mate, definitely don’t want to be throwing away money!

Im not after a major difference and definitely don’t want the pops and bangs but something a bit louder might be nice, maybe I should go down the PCW route with the stock sports exhaust?

What I’ve seen on the remapping of the OPF cars seem positive, also been following SA Tunings ‘true tune’ device with interest, I’ve never had a remap just a tuning box on my previous S4 but the gear changes were awful! Suppose you can’t compare it to a proper remap and wonder if this true tune might be a good option?
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I had a tuning box on my old Golf R with decent results. Then tried one on the RS3 and it did not like it at all. Ended up taking it to MRC and it was like a different car.
 
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terminator x said:
Good to see you back Banny.

TX.

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Cheers TX, not back per say but had to back what @Legoless was saying.

@Riko0073 I've got a miltek catback on mine been about 3 weeks definitely deeper and a bit louder but would I say ***** £1500 on one then the answer would be no. I only got one as I am going to decat/opf delete the car and go hybrid turbo so want the best flow possible without going custom where its loud all the time. Car is a daily driver so went resonated and having the valves helps when the mrs drives it
 
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Riko0073 said:
Hi mate

Been thinking about a Milltek system with keeping the GPF, I’ve never gone down the performance exhaust route and wondered the difference in sound with a turbo back and cat back system, presume your Milltek turbo back still includes the GPF?

What are the pro’s and con’s?

Thanks for any advice.
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Well, I didn't keep the OPF. I got a full Milltek turboback, non-resonated. And the difference is huge! I was a bit skeptical that it would be too loud, but even in Dynamic, I don't go crazy. Comfort didn't change much to be honest, but I do hear a bit of droning at certain RPM. I do agree that if you will keep stock DP and just change the catback to Milltek, it might not be worth the money. But I am not sorry for spending a bit more (got a great deal anyway) to get the whole system. It actually sounds better than the stock sport catback, if you ask me, but I guess that's personal preference.
 
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I know a few people have had their car remapped and this is the best way to get the power but is anyone running a tuning box on their OPF? This is the first Audi and RS that I have owned so don't know too much but would like something I can remove for services. There are so many boxes to choose from its silly, so anyone with one to help me narrow down the number? Race Chip, DTE, JB4, TDI Tuning......help!!!:help:
 
rdj said:
I know a few people have had their car remapped and this is the best way to get the power but is anyone running a tuning box on their OPF? This is the first Audi and RS that I have owned so don't know too much but would like something I can remove for services. There are so many boxes to choose from its silly, so anyone with one to help me narrow down the number? Race Chip, DTE, JB4, TDI Tuning......help!!!:help:
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Only experience was a DTUK box on my S4 but the gear changes weren’t great! Not sure how they are on the RS3 with the dsg box but for me I’d rather have a proper re-map now and sod the warranty but I understand your concern re being detected at main dealer.
 
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Had a DTUK box on my Golf R and it was good. Tried a DTUK on my PFL RS3 and the car didn’t like it at all.
 
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BearfaceRS3 said:
id Have to get the receipt out the car and have a look, I’ll check tomorrow and let you know. I ended up with eventuri (which I had already) forge tip, forge intercooler, ngk plugs, dog bone mount, stage 1 and dsg. Think that’s it! so all the above supplied and fitted. Will let you know if the damage tomorrow
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Grr which I hadnt seen this, so tempted to get mine done
 
The JB4 is suffering from no boost issues that Burger motorsport can’t seem to nail down.


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Hi guys, have another rs3 on order due in a few months

My og PFL sounded great so hoping to go straight to stage 2 and ditch the opf to get back the noise and crackle on downshift - we don’t have mot here

I’ve been following the unitronic platform and was advised they have tunes to cancel out the opf sensors for this particular ecu version

Without actually having the car, this would mean more to you atm


EU and ROW is 8V0907404H/0002



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Every car I have seen has been on 404H s0002 so sounds about right.
 
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