RS3 8Y General Discussion Thread.

[8YARWY]

Does anyone know the torque setting for the wheel bolts? I’ve finally invested in a proper torque wrench and want to check the settings.

120nm


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[Kevmoz]

120nm


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Thank you sir, that’s awesome, I’ll give that a go at the weekend. Planning on getting the wheels off and giving them a good clean.

 

[8YARWY]

Thank you sir, that’s awesome, I’ll give that a go at the weekend. Planning on getting the wheels off and giving them a good clean.

Make life easier and buy yourself an Alloy wheel mounting pin


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[WilsonRS]

Make life easier and buy yourself an Alloy wheel mounting pin


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That's a purchase. Can't believe I haven't come across one of these before.

 

[Mike.46]

That's a purchase. Can't believe I haven't come across one of these before.

There used to be one in the toolkit IIRC

 

[Daggerit]

There used to be one in the toolkit IIRC

There are two under the boot floor in my car, a plastic one and a metal one.

 

[ipd56]

There used to be one in the toolkit IIRC

There's one in my tool kit

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[8YARWY]

There used to be one in the toolkit IIRC

Yes the plastic one.

I bought 2 Ali ones as i prefer them.

 

[Kevmoz]

@8YARWY have you managed to get the 360 degree camera working? Just noticed your profile picture.

 

[8YARWY]

@8YARWY have you managed to get the 360 degree camera working? Just noticed your profile picture.

Andy offers this retrofit.

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

Hi There all, A little while ago we completed a retrofit of the 360 Camera System to an Audi A3 8Y Vorsprung in the UK. The same of course applies to the RS3 8Y and we are working with a couple of RS3 8Y owners in this forum to have this retrofit completed. Wanted to share that video here...

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[Kevmoz]

Andy offers this retrofit.

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

Hi There all, A little while ago we completed a retrofit of the 360 Camera System to an Audi A3 8Y Vorsprung in the UK. The same of course applies to the RS3 8Y and we are working with a couple of RS3 8Y owners in this forum to have this retrofit completed. Wanted to share that video here...

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Cheers. Really interesting.

 

[8YARWY]

@8YARWY have you managed to get the 360 degree camera working? Just noticed your profile picture.

And for information only, DO NOT buy the Ali Express kit.
It’s cheap for a reason.


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[RS03???]

Andy offers this retrofit.

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

A3/S3/RS3 8Y - 360 Camera Retrofit

Hi There all, A little while ago we completed a retrofit of the 360 Camera System to an Audi A3 8Y Vorsprung in the UK. The same of course applies to the RS3 8Y and we are working with a couple of RS3 8Y owners in this forum to have this retrofit completed. Wanted to share that video here...

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Thanks, Time to start saving the pennies.

 

[8YARWY]

Thanks, Time to start saving the pennies.

Yup. Deep pockets certainly required


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[RS03???]

Yup. Deep pockets certainly required


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Yes, certainly not the £500 offset Audi offering for removing the 360 and more.

 

[8YARWY]

Yes, certainly not the £500 offset Audi offering for removing the 360 and more.

I actually think they removed it because of cost of getting the parts someone probably realised it was a loser so suggested £500 refund.


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[insanityrs]

Yes, certainly not the £500 offset Audi offering for removing the 360 and more.

im getting it retrofitted. its under 2k so 4x audi offers
but must be most expensive retrofit to this car.

 

[Mr Freeze]

im getting it retrofitted. its under 2k so 4x audi offers
but must be most expensive retrofit to this car.

Best part of 2k for 360 camera you've lost the plot or got more money than sense

 

[Tommm]

Best part of 2k for 360 camera you've lost the plot or got more money than sense

Yep ridiculous retrofit. Can understand probably on a rs6 c8 but a rs3.. come on..

 

[NevMan]

Best part of 2k for 360 camera you've lost the plot or got more money than sense

Username is ‘insanityrs’

 

[insanityrs]

 

[Kevmoz]

Does anyone know how to turn off keyless access? On my Golf R it was press lock on the key and then touch the dimple in the door handle. That doesn’t seem to work on the 8Y

 

[insanityrs]

Does anyone know how to turn off keyless access? On my Golf R it was press lock on the key and then touch the dimple in the door handle. That doesn’t seem to work on the 8Y

on MMI there is option.

 

[Kevmoz]

on MMI there is option.

Cheers I’ll have a look. I even got the manual out and read the central locking bit but just couldn’t see anything relating to turning it off. I only want it turned off at home to stop ‘fishing’ for the codes. Probably easier to buy a faraday pouch!

 

[Daggerit]

Cheers I’ll have a look. I even got the manual out and read the central locking bit but just couldn’t see anything relating to turning it off. I only want it turned off at home to stop ‘fishing’ for the codes. Probably easier to buy a faraday pouch!

Our keys stop transmitting when stationary for a period of time to stop exactly this and negate the need for a faraday pouch. I don’t know the time until it stops though.


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[8YARWY]

Does anyone know how to turn off keyless access? On my Golf R it was press lock on the key and then touch the dimple in the door handle. That doesn’t seem to work on the 8Y

Into MMI select car and there’s slider button under lights / locking I think, called Convenience key turn that off.

Keys do sleep though and utilise signal distance measuring technology to counter keyless theft.

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[Terminator x]

Does anyone know how to turn off keyless access? On my Golf R it was press lock on the key and then touch the dimple in the door handle. That doesn’t seem to work on the 8Y

That is how it works on the RSQ3.

TX.

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[Kevmoz]

Our keys stop transmitting when stationary for a period of time to stop exactly this and negate the need for a faraday pouch. I don’t know the time until it stops though.


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Into MMI select car and there’s slider button under lights / locking I think, called Convenience key turn that off.

Keys do sleep though and utilise signal distance measuring technology to counter keyless theft.

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Thanks for the replies. I’m probably over thinking and worrying. I suppose if someone wants it they will just break in and take the keys anyway!

 

[Daggerit]

Thanks for the replies. I’m probably over thinking and worrying. I suppose if someone wants it they will just break in and take the keys anyway!

That’s probably the reality of it unfortunately…


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[DangerMouseUK]

Not really worthy of its own post so thought I'd just stick it here.

Have you turned on the car to be greeted by the user screen randomly when you weren't even on it before you turned off the car?

 

[Kevmoz]

Not really worthy of its own post so thought I'd just stick it here.

Have you turned on the car to be greeted by the user screen randomly when you weren't even on it before you turned off the car?

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Yes. Happened a couple of times. I usually just click my name and alls good again

 

[RS03???]

Not really worthy of its own post so thought I'd just stick it here.

Have you turned on the car to be greeted by the user screen randomly when you weren't even on it before you turned off the car?

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Couple of times for me, after some OTA update.

 

[itsbigyellow]

 

[Kevmoz]

Doesn’t the RS3 jump the start?

 

[itsbigyellow]

Doesn’t the RS3 jump the start?

I think it does actually, but it is moving ! Bear in mind the hellcat horsepower

 

[Gazjs]

Who is everyone using for insurance?
Getting a hefty price from Direct Line!

 

[RS03???]

Who is everyone using for insurance?
Getting a hefty price from Direct Line!

I am with Aviva with an E rating for post-code, (F being the worst). Was 400, then 600 and this year 830 for social/domestic use with commuting.

 

[garethdj]

Who is everyone using for insurance?
Getting a hefty price from Direct Line!

Admiral, must admit hefty bump up in premium
and I forgot to switch. Good for mods though.


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[Frankel]

Who is everyone using for insurance?
Getting a hefty price from Direct Line!

I've been using Hastings for the last few years and it's been about the same price on renewal.

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Who is everyone using for insurance?
Getting a hefty price from Direct Line!

Hi.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you haven't done so already.
Regards,
Dan.