Interior Inlays A3 / S3 - What Have You Got / Ordered?

Interior Inlays A3 / S3 - What Have You Got / Ordered?

  • Total voters
    89

Bristle Hound

Moderator
Staff member
Moderator
Joined
Jul 30, 2014
Messages
10,840
Reaction score
15,864
Points
113
Location
Uk
I haven't done a poll in a while, so I thought, may as well

So, what interior inlays have you got / ordered on your A3 / S3?

I've gone for the 'standard' S3 saloon - 'matt-brushed aluminium' but am seriously considering a change to the '3d design black' before the car goes into lock down.

I need pics to make up my mind
 
Hey mate I got the black optic interior looks the nuts!!
 
Black inlays to complement the exterior black pack......

and all that on a Sepa Daytona Grey car
 
Reactions: mcnallys
Matt-brushed aluminium (S3) -



3D design ‘black’ (S3) -

 
Last edited:
Looking at those two pictures, I'm glad I'm getting silver. Piano Black looks great on TVs (and pianos! ) but I just don't 'get' it in a car, to my mind it makes things look a bit plasticy and low rent. I had a Citroen DS3 hire car last week and the dash was swathed in the stuff, I prefer matt surfaces, they just look that bit classier to my eye.
 
Be warned that the seatbelt buckle when released, if not restrained can dent the door trim, which I have seen on the standard ali trim. Just remember to mention to passengers!!
 
Helifella said:
Be warned that the seatbelt buckle when released, if not restrained can dent the door trim, which I have seen on the standard ali trim. Just remember to mention to passengers!!
Click to expand...

I can vouch for this. Mine is going back in tomorrow to have the drivers side replaced.
 
Helifella said:
Be warned that the seatbelt buckle when released, if not restrained can dent the door trim, which I have seen on the standard ali trim. Just remember to mention to passengers!!
Click to expand...
Ha, along with my other passenger rules...I'll end up with an instruction book!
No eating.
No sitting on the bolsters.
No kicking the B&O's when you get out.
No touching the Nav display - it's NOT a touchscreen.
No slamming of doors.
NO application of make up!!!!!!
 
Reactions: David83S3, nickatkinson, JohnM100 and 2 others
I think the aluminium breaks up the dark interior a bit, but the black looks okay too. Anyone know if it's actual aluminium and cold to the touch? Or just an aluminium looking material?
 
It's cool the the touch.

As mentioned above, it is possible to ding it with the seat belt clip though.
 
Undecided whether to go for the 3D design black inlays over the matt brushed aluminum ones?

My last A4 had the brushed aluminum inlays so I fancy a change. Just wondering whether the 3d black ones will make the interior too dark on a S3 saloon with black seats/headlining
 
BH I think the 3D Black Inlays would look nice. I always
loved black leather seats with black headlining, which I
have. I think the black inlays would add to the car.---------
Can never have enough black. Would definitely be a cool
Interior!
 
My current S3 has alu so I am going for black inlays, black headlining and black seats!! It's going to be a dark place but will look awesome!!
 
Yet to get my S3, I ordered the 3D black inlays to contrast against the lunar silver leather. Hope it looks OK!
 
nickatkinson said:
I think the aluminium breaks up the dark interior a bit, but the black looks okay too. Anyone know if it's actual aluminium and cold to the touch? Or just an aluminium looking material?
Click to expand...

Think it's pucka aluminium albeit very thin. It was on my 8P when I removed the door trims and replaced the interior handles for ones with ambient lighting.

I've gone for bright as I think it breaks up the interior up quite well - also a good match with the shiny chrome grille and outer door waist finishers. Probably would have gone for 3D black inlays if I'd had the black pack but the worry would be fingerprints which I think someone has already mentioned.
 
Last edited:
I've got the black inlays and quite often get comments about how 'premium' they look
 
Reactions: David83S3

I think it depends on the other packages/options you've gone for.

For my Daytona, with it's black pack, privacy glass, black/silver seats and headlining, and colour coded mirror caps, then brushed aluminium inlays would have been a nonsense - hence the black inlays. But, without the black pack and mirror caps etc then the brushed aluminium alloys might have made more sense. Consider it in the context of the complete package?
 
Reactions: Rob2k68
I went with the brushed aluminium, as I felt that with the black seats and roof lining, it broke the interior up a little.
 


I have similar rules for my cars and in the S3 it will be FULL LOCKDOWN. My friends and family think I'm mental
 
3D Black Inlays + Parade Red Interior for me!! Red + Black theme .....Should look pretty slick I think
 
David83S3 said:
3D Black Inlays + Parade Red Interior for me!! Red + Black theme .....Should look pretty slick I think
Click to expand...

+1, plus black paint, black styling pack and carbon mirrors, so aluminium would of look out of place.
 
Reactions: Rob2k68 and David83S3

For me the brushed aluminium is a bit S-line for my liking. Piano black trim is usually a paid extra so I've gone for this, plus I've got silver leather so would like the contrast.
 
More pics of '3d design black' inlays required pleae

& I'm blaming @David83S3
 
Reactions: Brasso and David83S3
I've gone with 3d black as my current S3 has the brushed aluminium and 3d is not available on most A3's
 
Can we get a picture from behind the front seats looking square on to the dash please. Wide angle lens or perhaps iPhone panorama? Like BH I was swayed by seeing the pictures earlier and need to make a decision this week.
 
Reactions: David83S3
l think the car l am getting has got black inlays,personaly l would have chosen brushed aluminum...as far as the other inlay colours are concerned,l was unaware of these?
 


I tried ....but its dark in the underground garage. Will attempt some more tomorrow in some day light.



 
My last few cars I've opted for piano black and I've had to pay extra. You can only get this option with the S3 so it make it a bit exclusive amongst A3's........
 
batch said:
What's the difference between black optic option and 3d black option??
Click to expand...
Same option. Some people call it different things

Correct Audi speak is - 3d design black

Only inlay options are in the poll for the A3/S3 at top of the page
 
Email sent to dealer asking if I can change to the black trims. Fingers crossed.
 
Reactions: David83S3
Had to choose the aluminium to prevent it from being like darth vaders motor
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

  • Start Poll
Gearbox - A3 / S3 - What Have You Got / Ordered?
Replies
83
Views
9K
Scott.T
  • Start Poll
What Colour A3 / S3 Have You Got / Ordered?
Replies
151
Views
23K
Jassyo06
  • Start Poll
Body Shape - A3 / S3 - What Have You Got / Ordered?
Replies
19
Views
2K
Blackwhite
  • Start Poll
What Body Shape Have You Got / Ordered On Your A3 / S3?
Replies
22
Views
2K
Liquidfusion-S3
S
What seat upholstery do you have in your A3?
Replies
22
Views
8K
driver_tim
D
Menu
Log in
Register
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…