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  1. Damo S

    Stage 3 folks. longevity and reliability?

    That's good advice, and is in line with my thinking. I think I'd rather have a less laggy turbo and less peak power (say 480bhp) to keep good drivability. What I'm hoping is that with a full exhaust side done (downpipe, sports cat, sports exhaust) then with the better flow and a sensible sized...
  2. Damo S

    Stage 3 folks. longevity and reliability?

    Hey Folks, Ive been thinking about pushing my 8V S3 to stage 3 for a while now. It's currently at stage 1.5 pushing 390 (uprated intake, intercooler, inlet pipe, plugs, exhaust side is all stock), and has done over 40k or so miles quite happily at this level of tune with on issues at all...
  3. Damo S

    S3 8v improve handling and ride ?

    Quite a bit, about 1300 quid in total. Fitting was quite a lot because it was a fair bit of mucking about (according to them). They didnt replace anything else I don't think, so assume it was all in good order. I did ask them to just replace anything that looked like it needed it. They did the...
  4. Damo S

    tyres: alternative to PS4s

    Ive had the Continental premium contact 7s for about a month now. Due to knackered and now replacement clutch I havent really pushed it hard in the wet but so far very impressed with them. Less road noise and more comfort than the old PS4s (well worn and probably quite hard). Grip levels seem...
  5. Damo S

    S3 8v improve handling and ride ?

    Had the KW ST x coilovers on for a week or so now. Suspension is still stiff, obviously, so you still feel the bumps but they dont sound like they are shaking the car to bits, or jar through your spine, just seem to be absorbed without the harshness of before. Body roll when steering left to...
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