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  1. naefeart

    RS3 Build Tracker Spreadsheet

    I originally placed an order for a SB, but then agonised over it for a couple of weeks before changing to a saloon. I think the shape of the saloon was a bit more balanced imo. However I also felt I was a bit too old to be driving about in a hatchback at 40... I was previously running an F90 M5...
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    RS3 Build Tracker Spreadsheet

    Howdy. It's been a while since I posted in here; my dealer has just confirmed my build week 2023 wk30. I placed the order for my Tango/Carbon saloon back in August/September, but this is the first actual confirmation I've had regarding build schedule. I've been rather on the fence with this...
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    RAGING!!

    Oh dear. If it's deep, regaining the diamond cut finish could be a problem due to the design of the wheel. I've seen that some people have had their V spokes simply painted when they could be diamond cut again. Not ideal though.
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    Car recommendation more comfortable than my S3

    Perhaps if you stop driving on pavements and drive on the road, you'll find comfort levels improving... :tonguewink:
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    Facelift Speccing my next Audi and learning from the current

    Having made the mistake with previous cars, I was determined not to do it with the S3. Happiest with the 19s, mag ride and B&O. Options that are nice to have but can easily live without: Rear camera, folding mirrors and park assist. I'm undecided on the matrix lights... the lighting quality...
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    Sad news sigh

    Hardly the end of the world. My first car was a gold Renault Fuego 'given' to me by my dad. It was gold but I loved that car, loved it because it was mine. Driving about in your parents' car isn't cool anyway. Get yourself a cheap motor and build a no-claims discount so when you are older your...
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    Recaros in an S3 8V

    I think it's the base. In the S3 it's quite flat and firm. In the S5 I'm sure you sat more in the seat than on it. I always felt totally comfortable in that. Surprised you feel it's different. Maybe my *** has a bad memory...
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    Recaros in an S3 8V

    It's a subjective thing I know, but I had super sport seats in my S5 and they were lovely. I expected the ones in my S3 to be identical and was really disappointed when I realised they weren't. I kinda hop in now, trying not to wear the bolster so I think I could live with the recaros. Make the...
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    Recaros in an S3 8V

    Has anyone fitted Recaros from either the previous S3/RS3 to their S3 8v? https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/product-areas/original-equipment/products/audi-rs3/audi-rs3.html Or perhaps someone could at least confirm that they will fit, including the wiring for the heated element? Maybe...
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    New wheels huge difference in road noise

    The Conti 5Ps are an old tire and have been replaced by the Sport Contact 6. These are getting really good reviews and will probably be my next set. I've used Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my last 3 cars, however these have been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. These are also supposed...
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    A3/S3 8V Owners... your car history?

    Some interesting lists. This was more a memory test than anything else. Passed my test Dec 1995... 1984 Gold Renault Fuego TX 2ltr (1996) 1987 Crystal Blue Ford Fiesta XR2 (1996) 1988 Diamond White Ford Fiesta XR2 (1996 - 1998) 1993 Met Blue Renault 19 16v 3dr Hatch (1998 - 2002) 2002...
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    Facelift Howdy

    Thanks for the positive comments. I'm still getting used to the car, but I'm really enjoying it so far. In response to the transition question - my old S5 was a lovely car. I'd wanted another V8 (once you've had one, I think you always yearn for another) but I also wanted 4wd. The S5 looked...
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    Facelift Howdy

    I've not posted here for a while (actually never on the A3 subforum), but thought it was about time to join back in with like minded people. Back in the day when I first came to Audi-sport, I had a lowly (albeit tweaked) A4 TQS which I loved. I enjoyed the all weather capability and feeling...
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    S5 V8 tiptronic exhaust query

    Hello folks, Been a while since I posted here, have been lost in the wilderness that is BMWs. I have picked up a nice low mileage V8 S5 from the local Audi dealer. Loving the car but really want to change the exhaust and release some noise. Being a tip, I'm concerned about drone... at the...
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    Looking to buy A4 cabriolet, ant advice

    Hi Guys, I asked this in another thread, but perhaps this would be a better place. I'm thinking of getting either an S4 cab or an M3 cab. How much bodyflex or scuttle shake do you guys experience, if any? I know the M3s have a pretty hard ride (especially on 19s) and that missing a roof is...
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    S4 buying advice

    Sorry to hijack, but I'm looking towards getting either an B6 S4 cab (or an E46 M3) later this year - perhaps by then they'll be 10-11K :o Sorry. James, regarding your cab, how much bodyflex or scuttle shake do you experience, if any? I know the M3s have a pretty hard ride (especially on 19s)...
  17. naefeart

    Gt30R Audi B5 from Turkey

    Ah, I thought it was a GT30R, doh! n
  18. naefeart

    Gt30R Audi B5 from Turkey

    Too late! it's aneurism (or aneurysm) :arco: Sorry couldn't resist, Grammar Nazi will go back to sleep now. n Oh nice disco potato btw!
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    what power can be had from 2000 1.8tqs?

    Indeed, obviously assuming I had 180bhp to begin with. I have a printout somewhere with the figures. Can't remember what I paid exactly, they had a 30% discount on at the time and fitted a forge diverter valve too. Think it was 380 quid all in. They had to solder the chip in, took ages but the...
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    what power can be had from 2000 1.8tqs?

    I fitted a Milltek resonated cat back last year, had it dyno'd at Star Performance and got around 190Bhp and 190 lbs/ft. Was quite surprised. When Jim took it for a test drive, he returned and asked if I was sure the car hadn't been mapped in the past :) It drives much, much better now since...
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