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These are impressive numbers for the S3. My previous RS3 ran consistent 4.2 0-60 (standard) and when mapped these were the best figures (but these figures are on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres which offered much greater traction), my Vbox confirmed the same figures, the average over 10 runs...

Fair point, I think he said as much in the review - Golf for the road, SEAT for the track, I quite like the track (see my YouTube) so for me the SEAT, Golf R or S3 for pure road use sure. I'm not in the market for either but I think they both look lovely cars for the money.

Back on topic (not quite sure what the last few posts were about..) have you seen this video chaps? That is quite a victory for the Leon Cupra, it would certainly be my choice based on that. Add a set of Michelin Pilot Cup tyres and upgrade the brakes and you'd have quite an accomplished...

The Golf R and the RSQ3 both came out of that test looking very good, both managed the 0-60 sprint in 4.5s, the A45 AMG took 4.6. 4.5s with 300bhp is highly impressive, S-tronic makes a huge difference. In terms of track times the Cupra 280 (ok lightened with bigger wheels, MP cup tyres) was...

Are you sure about that? You might find he's banned from testing Ferrari's after claiming the press versions have stickier tyres and a few more ponies on Jalopnik. He's a Porsche and BMW man, after that he's RWD before anything else. Then he freely admits he likes AWD Audi's for everyday use...

I agree and it's all due to Launch control which is a truly impressive. I couldn't match these times in my Evo IX 360 (running 400bhp), managing the wheel spin and manual shift meant ultimately slower times. Launch was the number one request of interested passengers so I know I must have been...

Blimey, did the RS3 have this launch control limit too? I'm guessing it must have, I was certainly well acquainted with the system! As for the 0-60/100 times I'd have thought the latest S3 would be pretty impressive as it shares the same 216bhp/ton power to weight ratio as the RS3. With a...

Cobra Trak is an excellent system, I've used this on several vehicles. You can track your car moment by moment via the web and the system records every journey too. You can set up all sorts of alerts if there are times of day when the car isn't used of if the car exceeds certain parameters -...

Hi all, I frequent the RS3 section but noticed the thread. In my experience this is the friendliest and most helpful of all the various brand forums. Sure you get the odd strange response. I've overstepped the mark with a written comment once or twice myself and I just think its best to...

I'd say it depends on the type of car, mileage and way you drive it. I used this type of package on a couple of TTs we owned and they worked out quite cheap in the long run. I have no connection with Audi of their plans so this is just a private buyer point of view. I agree on the lifeshine...

I'm sure this would get you a few strange looks Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Theme Song - YouTube And as for the actual meaning of the song, I'm not sure they'd let kids sing it these days! From wikipedia so it must be true: Chitty Bang Bang (one chitty) is a WW1 term for a leave ticket (which...

There are several ways you could work this out if you have the time. You could use a site like:How Many Left? They list cars by both the manufacturer and the model. You'd have to do a lot of BHP spadework yourself but it could be done. You could ask DVLA via a Freedom of Information act...

I have the Audi gap insurance, but only because they price matched the competition with exactly the same terms. I think on an expensive new car it is worth it. I don't buy it with older or less expensive cars because as others have said it makes as much sense to effectively self insure. Does...

Yep asset protection - get a few quotes from elsewhere and ask them to match the prices. These are all the big add on options for dealers, you can do better.

I've only had lifeshine once (free when a Civic Type R was delivered late as part of the dealers sorry package) and I have to say I think it's worthless, it's an add on like the overpriced gap insurance and makes the dealer plenty of money. You'd be better off buying the Autoglym products...

Ventureshield or 3M paint shield (for a few more £££) is well worth a look if you want to keep your cars looking perfect. Yes you need to take a bit more care polishing around the edges of the film but you won't get any stone chips. I'm also told the latest versions of paint protection film...

Interesting, as the saying goes you learn something new everyday!

Enjoy the lovely feeling of new car. The 1.4 S-tronic is a great engine and gearbox combination. I ran a little Skoda Fabia VRS as a daily driver for a year and it is a car I'd recommend to anyone, easy to drive, responsive good running costs. You have all that with the added Audi feel good...