New RS3 8Y Design Details

[Rhurs]

White de-badged rs3 spotted in Namibia of all places.

 

[Jassyo06]

the Merc is a great car ... it’s just the lack of noise !!!!!
plus I’d had my RS3 four years and with no new RS3 in sight at that time the Merc was a great choice and I’ve certainly enjoyed it.
But it lacks a an all important 5th cylinder

the RS3 WILL sound better 100% - maybe not pre~fl level - but it will sound miles better and believe it it not that is a BIG thing for me.

Not about the badge or image in the slightest, not sure why you think that ?

Having had both, I’m glad I’ve dipped my toe in the Merc water, but the RS3 just appeals to me more.

I'd have a RS3 8y over the 45 any day
One thing the 8Y RS3 has going for it....Its way better looking than the S3 8y ...the 8y S3 was rushed out in the UK...no noise,no power increase,A1 virtual cockpit...and limited choice of alloys etc etc

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I'd have a RS3 8y over the 45 any day
One thing the 8Y RS3 has going for it....Its way better looking than the S3 8y ...the 8y S3 was rushed out in the UK...no noise,no power increase,A1 virtual cockpit...and limited choice of alloys etc etc

Agreed

 

[NevMan]

As per other thread, pricing and options out. Only very small number of the launch addition (96) allocated to UK initially.

https://www.auk-kits.co.uk/en-gb/releases/156

 

[Jassyo06]

Agreed

So Glen what RS3 are ye opting for carbon black edition with a couple of options on top? matt black alloys are a big put off for me I'd rather go basic model and add my chosen options Vorsprung is for eejits lol

 

[PeteRS3lee]

Mine by end of play tomorrow

RS 3 Launch Edition (+£6,000), of which only 96 examples have been allocated to the UK. The Specification brings a wealth of additional standard kit such as the Driver Assistance pack, Adaptive suspension with Drive Select and Audi’s Comfort & Sound pack. A glass panoramic roof, heads up display, electric front seats, phonebox lite, sports exhaust, red brake callipers and a gloss black finish to various interior and exterior elements also appear. The top speed also increases to 174mph.

Snooze u loose

Looser’s

Probably not
Lol


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[Jassyo06]

As per other thread, pricing and options out. Only very small number of the launch addition (96) allocated to UK initially.

https://www.auk-kits.co.uk/en-gb/releases/156

Launch models will be demonstrators and press cars

 

[Jassyo06]

Mine by end of play tomorrow

RS 3 Launch Edition (+£6,000), of which only 96 examples have been allocated to the UK. The Specification brings a wealth of additional standard kit such as the Driver Assistance pack, Adaptive suspension with Drive Select and Audi’s Comfort & Sound pack. A glass panoramic roof, heads up display, electric front seats, phonebox lite, sports exhaust, red brake callipers and a gloss black finish to various interior and exterior elements also appear. The top speed also increases to 174mph.

Snooze u loose

Looser’s

Probably not
Lol


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All them options are gonna make it slower ...l asked my boy today about lead times for the new RS3 saying Audi said November....he started laughing....ergo

 

[Jassyo06]

White de-badged rs3 spotted in Namibia of all places.

Roof rails how wrong do these they look on the 8y Rs3

 

[NevMan]

Mine by end of play tomorrow

RS 3 Launch Edition (+£6,000), of which only 96 examples have been allocated to the UK. The Specification brings a wealth of additional standard kit such as the Driver Assistance pack, Adaptive suspension with Drive Select and Audi’s Comfort & Sound pack. A glass panoramic roof, heads up display, electric front seats, phonebox lite, sports exhaust, red brake callipers and a gloss black finish to various interior and exterior elements also appear. The top speed also increases to 174mph.

Snooze u loose

Looser’s

Probably not
Lol


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You “should” get one given you have been on the list for so long, but probably not as will be demos and press cars as James says

 

[PeteRS3lee]

Launch models will be demonstrators and press cars

Not all


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[PeteRS3lee]

You “should” get one given you have been on the list for so long, but probably not as will be demos and press cars as James says

God damn it
Gonna throw my toys out if I don’t get 1
And I will scream and scream and scream
Till I’m sick


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[Jassyo06]

Not all


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Edit ...launch models will be demos press cars and yourself

 

[Jassyo06]

If Nov even December was correct for the 8Y RS3 I'd be selling my TT tomorrow and drive the Mrs car till then ...get my name on one easily ...really l would but it's not gonna happen l wish it where true Jassy being serious for once

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Edit ...launch models will be demos press cars and yourself

pmsl .... I fear so too.

plus the launch editions can’t be ordered - they will be allocated once they reach stage 20 of build ... so could be weeks away.

wait for the configurator to go live on Thursday but I suspect I’ll just go Vorsprung (it has all the kit I want plus a bit more) .... as long as it has a ****ing flat bottom steering wheel

 

[Jassyo06]

pmsl .... I fear so too.

plus the launch editions can’t be ordered - they will be allocated once they reach stage 20 of build ... so could be weeks away.

wait for the configurator to go live on Thursday but I suspect I’ll just go Vorsprung (it has all the kit I want plus a bit more) .... as long as it has a ****ing flat bottom steering wheel

It's not gonna have the flat bottom steering wheel mate as Audi didn't make a flat bottom steering wheel with sensors built-in for the adaptive cruise control part of the D.A.P

 

[AndyVWR]

If Nov even December was correct for the 8Y RS3 I'd be selling my TT tomorrow and drive the Mrs car till then ...get my name on one easily ...really l would but it's not gonna happen l wish it where true Jassy being serious for once

I bet if I order one relying on it being into middle of next year it would turn up in December 21

 

[Snake Pliskin]

It's not gonna have the flat bottom steering wheel mate as Audi didn't make a flat bottom steering wheel with sensors built-in for the adaptive cruise control part of the D.A.P

If that is the reason that’s a disgrace !

ok whichever model has flat bottom steering wheel available then ... plus some extras lol

 

[AndyVWR]

It's not gonna have the flat bottom steering wheel mate as Audi didn't make a flat bottom steering wheel with sensors built-in for the adaptive cruise control part of the D.A.P

Sorry @Snake Pliskin but @jassyo06 is right, if the car has driver assistance pack it’ll be coming with one of those weird round steering wheels ( and not a lovely flat bottomed steering wheel).

So Launch Edition is obviously designed to make all the press love the car. If we are waiting for them to appear for the UK Launch.... could be well into 2022 for this model.

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Sorry @Snake Pliskin but @jassyo06 is right, if the car has driver assistance pack it’ll be coming with one of those weird round steering wheels ( and not a lovely flat bottomed steering wheel).

So Launch Edition is obviously designed to make all the press love the car. If we are waiting for them to appear for the UK Launch.... could be well into 2022 for this model.

so does launch edition get round or flat ?

 

[Jassyo06]

so does launch edition get round or flat ?

Round if it has the drivers assistance pack mate

 

[8YARWY]

It's not gonna have the flat bottom steering wheel mate as Audi didn't make a flat bottom steering wheel with sensors built-in for the adaptive cruise control part of the D.A.P

Don’t upset him James


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[Snake Pliskin]

Don’t upset him James


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too late lol !

 

[Jassyo06]

Don’t upset him James


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Fools jump in where Angels fear to tread mate....gotta keep the fool on the straight n narrow lol

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Sounds like a right bodge job if that’s the case ... who the hell wants a circular steering wheel after having had flat ?

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Fools jump in where Angels fear to tread mate....gotta keep the fool on the straight n narrow lol

round bottom steering wheel is the new nardo pmsl

 

[8YARWY]

Sounds like a right bodge job if that’s the case ... who the hell wants a circular steering wheel after having had flat ?

Bag o S***e


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[Snake Pliskin]

I’m not even fussed about DAP

i don’t need assistance ... I can drive lol

 

[PeteRS3lee]

If that is the reason that’s a disgrace !

ok whichever model has flat bottom steering wheel available then ... plus some extras lol

U mean the launch edition then the 1 I am having
It will have a plaque on it just for me
No 1 build
Lol


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[PeteRS3lee]

And have a flat bottom


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[Snake Pliskin]

And have a flat bottom


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not according to general consensus ... it will have a $hi7 round one

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I wonder where the design pack will feature then - with the full alcantara FLAT bottom steering wheel ?

 

[PeteRS3lee]

I wonder where the design pack will feature then - with the full alcantara FLAT bottom steering wheel ?

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Don’t think we will get alcantara either


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[AndyVWR]

Well I have just been re-reading the original press release from 19 July. @Snake Pliskin It says:

From all the other models I have seen S3, RS Q3 etc....Driver assistance package (as option or part of Vorsprung) means round steering wheel. The design package does throw a curved ball and I don't know the answer to can you have full kit with design package on Vorsprung model. That will have to remain a mystery until Thursday and configurator day.

 

[PeteRS3lee]

It's not gonna have the flat bottom steering wheel mate as Audi didn't make a flat bottom steering wheel with sensors built-in for the adaptive cruise control part of the D.A.P

So y does my A7 have a flat bottom
And has adaptive cruise
Or is it cos I have an A7


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[AndyVWR]

So y does my A7 have a flat bottom
And has adaptive cruise
Or is it cos I have an A7


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But does it have the other assistance features. I think the main reason for capacitive steering wheel is for travel assist (lane keeping) so you maintain hold of wheel and not decide that you are going to read paper while it steers itself down M40. Normal adaptive cruise isn't combined with lane keep assist and so the flat bottomed wheel is fitted.

(of course I might not know what I am talking about but that is how I think it works)

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Well I have just been re-reading the original press release from 19 July. @Snake Pliskin It says:

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From all the other models I have seen S3, RS Q3 etc....Driver assistance package (as option or part of Vorsprung) means round steering wheel. The design package does throw a curved ball and I don't know the answer to can you have full kit with design package on Vorsprung model. That will have to remain a mystery until Thursday and configurator day.

nice find
Let’s hope there is some miracle that becomes apparent on Thursday then as that is an option I’d tick if it were available - the design pack - as Jassy raves about it lifting the interior & adding a splash of colour plus I quite like a full alcantara FLAT bottom steering wheel

 

[Snake Pliskin]

But does it have the other assistance features. I think the main reason for capacitive steering wheel is for travel assist (lane keeping) so you maintain hold of wheel and not decide that you are going to read paper while it steers itself down M40. Normal adaptive cruise isn't combined with lane keep assist and so the flat bottomed wheel is fitted.

(of course I might not know what I am talking about but that is how I think it works)

normal cruise is fine for me ... I don’t need or want that other added gumph !

 

[Jassyo06]

So y does my A7 have a flat bottom
And has adaptive cruise
Or is it cos I have an A7


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Rsq3 Vorsprung has a flat bottom wheel As does the A7 with it...larger steering wheels.. driver's assistance packs is a bag of ££££ wasted on an RS3 8Y As is the speed increased to 174 mph with a carbon trimmed engine cover....l remember when the press facelifted cars where all Sent out to dealerships all with around 6k miles on them they all had stupid options fitted that you could not specify individually 174 mph was one of them ....l remember watching the launch of the 8v FL RS3 on YouTube....and 3 of these cars... 6 months or so later arrived at Audi Hamilton just down the road from me l remembered the strange reg Numbers....all being similar l had a keen interest in car's back then lol

 

[Jassyo06]

But does it have the other assistance features. I think the main reason for capacitive steering wheel is for travel assist (lane keeping) so you maintain hold of wheel and not decide that you are going to read paper while it steers itself down M40. Normal adaptive cruise isn't combined with lane keep assist and so the flat bottomed wheel is fitted.

(of course I might not know what I am talking about but that is how I think it works)

I think it's a combination of both of these options semi autonomous cruise control