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    MMI screen

    Agree! I really like the fact that this screen can be stowed away since I rarely use its features, but do need/want them sometimes. Having its position be configurable would be the best of all worlds.
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    New RS3 2017

    Any info on whether the new RS3 will have an electric turbo? 400hp is one thing, but IMMMEDIATE boost really changes things.
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    Audi A3 8V Reverse Camera (High) DIY Retrofit guide!!

    Apologies for hijacking this thread a little. It seems that radar detectors still have some merit if you can be caught even if being followed from behind. Speed detection from the front is usually done with laser nowadays which is much more difficult to detect - in advance!
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    Audi A3 8V Reverse Camera (High) DIY Retrofit guide!!

    So, you're saying they catch you with radar from behind?
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    Audi A3 8V Reverse Camera (High) DIY Retrofit guide!!

    You know, sometimes it's hard to see what type of (police) car is following back there.
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    Audi A3 8V Reverse Camera (High) DIY Retrofit guide!!

    The car company that offers a rear view camera with about a 150 meter focal point earns my kudos. This would be very helpful to those of us who occasionally exceed the speed limit.
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    2016 8V A3/S3 Facelift Rumours

    Beijing Auto Show begins April 25. Last opportunity for a new release at a major show until September.
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    2016 8V A3/S3 Facelift Rumours

    Did you drive the latest Camaro? The current version has been said to out-handle a BMW (but not Audi) and Ford announced that it is accelerating its Mustang refresh to counter. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/news/a28658/harpers-bizarre-2016-camaro-ss-review/
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    2016 8V A3/S3 Facelift Rumours

    Good news on the Misano, after having lived with it for a year, I can say it doesn't highlight the inevitable scratches. It also doesn't readily show dirt so you can minimize scratches by not needing to wash it so often. It's also a little cooler on hot, sunny days. Not a stealth color, though.
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    S3, bored after 6 months...HELP!

    Getting more real by the minute! http://fourtitude.com/news/Audi_News_1/audi-confirms-rs-3-sedan-yet-again/
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    S3, bored after 6 months...HELP!

    The S3 is pretty tough to beat overall right now IMO, but the upcoming RS3 refresh with a decent horsepower bump to 400+ via an electric turbo and some trick fenders/track might make me consider a swap. In the meantime, you might want to consider an Aprilia APRC as an alternative to the R1...
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    s3 to c63amg?

    If you are going with the C63, I've read that the generally disliked ipad-on-a-dash display will be redesigned for next year's model to be integrated into the dash.
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    S3 Understeer, Mermaids and Unicorns

    No need to give up that 5%! http://www.caranddriver.com/features/c-ds-lightning-lap-2015-ll2-class-mustang-gt-golf-r-s3-and-more-feature
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    A3 Saloon Pax Side Vanity Mirror

    If you must buy the replacement visor, you'll want the 2016 version. It can now slide front to back when in the side window position to better block the sun. Audi listened to us!
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    S3 Reviews...a collection

    Nice plug for the S3 sedan/saloon. Golf R trails a little... http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2015-feature
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    Magnetic ride...views

    Definite improvement IMHO. You get added comfort around town as many have pointed out, but one of the greatest benefits is going over the whoop-de-dos. Better control over undulating roads was a major reason for it's development and why top sports car manufacturers are adopting this tech...
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    s3 Magnetic ride & bounce

    Highly recommend this feature based on having it and reading about unacceptable rebound with the standard suspension. The only negative comments I've read about mag ride are: reaction time is too slow at higher autobahn speeds and another person who couldn't tell the difference between comfort...
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    Pleasantly disappointed with the new A4

    Screen down most of the time for me, too. It seems that Audi's systems people would have been better to have the screen stay in whatever position is was left at (up or down) when the car was turned off like the car's other systems - radio, climate, etc. Hopefully, they will reconsider before...
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    Why did you buy an S3?

    Jassyo, do you have mag ride? I don't see it in your string of options?
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    Why did you buy an S3?

    Ok, so now you state that Consumer Reports' statistics are not valid. That is a first. Not sure why there is a difference in experiences between the US and UK. My comment about sending the bad cars to the UK was an attempt at humor.