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    Finally got round to replacing the RS3

    got sad at selling the RS3 so decided to add a weekend car to the garage. Bought this 2013 Performamce pack C63 the other week, I've had hot hatches all my life so decided I needed to experience a thumping V8, it's a lot different to what I'm used to especially the instant grip in the RS3 but in...
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    New RS5 vs M4 vs C63s drag race

    80k with decent options and look at the rolling race!
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    What would people like to see in a facelift?

    I know the answer from new owners would be 'nothing' soon as though it's so soon after the initia launch but what would people like to see Audi do with the facelift? • Personally I'd love to see the interactive speedo display. • a choice of alloys apart from rotors • small BHP increase •...
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    Renntech tuned pre FL A45 AMG VS REVO TUNED RS3

    thought this was interesting, same stretch of road pre faclift A45 vs the current RS3, incredible how close they are.
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    Best lease deals for the 1.4 A4?

    Hello, I've been scouting about and it seems the new A4 1.4 is a very good bargain on lease. From looking at a dozen or so sites I've found for what i want ie 2 years, 10,000 miles a year deposit around the £1,500 mark, the best I'm looking at is around £160 month on a personal lease. Anyone...
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    Can you order the virtual cockpit on its own?

    Hello in about to place an order for a cheap lease run around to complement my A45 and have chosen a 1.4 TSI, I want to keep monthlies to a minimum but want the virtual display, it didn't seem too bad for the price but I've been told by a someone who said he's just ordered one and was told it...
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    What would I pay roughly?

    Can't find a finance calculator online but does anyone know what I'd pay per month roughly on PCP for a 47k car? Deposit £6000 Miles per year 8,000 48 months 47k car. What would I be looking at per month? Are there discounts available?
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    Bigger turbo help

    hello, I'm looking to purchase a new car soon and the 8p RS3 is on the list, however I'll be buying it specifically with tuning in mind. I have read a few things about bigger turbos on them and would like to know the following if possible. 1) how do these cars respond to bigger turbos? Is it...
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    What are people hoping for with the faclift?

    What wrongs would people right if they were in the design room for the RS3 facelift? Personally I'd make a bigger difference in the cabin to distinguish it from the S3, and I'd do something to make it more aggressive on the exterior
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    Anybody at pod today?

    I've seen that an 8V RS3 was at pod today, managed a 12.1 sec run at 112 mph
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    RS3 beaten round autocar track by Type R

    Half a second slower
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    Facelift A45 revealed

    Seems they've gone to task a bit, apart from changing the whole front end and rear diffuser they have given it 376 Bhp and 350 lbft, also given it a revised gearbox with shorter ratios and new software. Locking front diff is available to Aid eliminating understeer and help with a 0-60 mph time...
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    What's Going On With My Order :(

    Had a messaged left on my phone from the dealer today and have been told they put my order through and got back an expected build date of around Feb-March!!! I ordered in September! They then went on to say he has managed to hijack a normal A3 slot and turn it to S3 and he said he's had a play...
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    How Much Heavier Is The Saloon?

    Audi officially has the S3 saloon at unladen 1450 kg and the hatch the same but stated as kerb weight. I'm led to believe unladen is completely empty and dry of fluids. Whereas kerb weight includes oils and half a tank of fuel and most European makers include 75kg for a passenger aswell. So...
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    What Audi Wheels Are These On This S3?

    Are these just the rotor RS3 style wheels? Why are they fitted on a new dealer S3 if there not an option?
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    How Did You Arrange With Dealer For A Detailer To Attend?

    I'm planning on getting a new car prep done on mine however after speaking to my sales guy on the phone and getting the impression he either was miffed I hadn't given him commission for their autoglym rubbish, didn't understand what I wanted exactly or wasn't really a car nut and thought I was...
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    One Stop Shop For Most 8v S3 Tuning Parts

    I'm not linked to these people in any way apart from the fact I've bought from them before and had good experiences, I fired them an email of what they do for the 8V S3 and got a link to their site section. Seems they do a few bits and miltek stockists aswell, only suprise was the cost of the...
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    Winter Tyres On The S3, Worth It?

    Having sold all my M performance parts from my M135i ready for it to be part ex'd I only have a brand new set of winter tyres left, now being staggered two won't fit but two will so I could just buy two more and I'd have a set for the S3, anyone got any experience of the 8v on icy or snowy...
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    How Accurate Was Your Estimated Delivery Date?

    When ordering I was told to expect it to be delivered late December, how accurate did you find your estimated delivery times Compared to actual.