Rs3 traction control

[RS3 FUN]

My RS3 stage 1 in gears 1 and 2 has traction control numb acceleration when power comes on strong and I have turn traction control off so it doesn’t interfere.Does any 1 else suffer this.

 

[RS03_SEN]

My RS3 stage 1 in gears 1 and 2 has traction control numb acceleration when power comes on strong and I have turn traction control off so it doesn’t interfere.Does any 1 else suffer this.

Yes. Some say it's because of the staggered tyre setup. IE 255/30/19 front and 235/35/19 rear.
I've not tried having same tyre sizes front and back, I just turn the TC off soon as I get in the car.

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[RS3 FUN]

Just makes the car feel odd in 1st 2nd and just Erving smoothly with no power.

 

[Oli.]

What tyres you running?

 

[RS3 FUN]

What tyres you running?

Standard tyres that came with the car Pirelli p zero

 

[Oli.]

I never noticed it on the Pirelli’s. But they are crap tyres. So far in 25k I’ve run conti 6’s in my 20’s, conti 5 in the standard setup and now 235 all round in PS4. All been good as gold traction wise.
My 4-5 mm conti 5 staggered setup are for sale

 

[RS03_SEN]

Just makes the car feel odd in 1st 2nd and just Erving smoothly with no power.

Yeah it's terrible. No good the TC kicking in when you're trying to race someone. I use Michelin's all round but staggered sizes. Next time you buy tyres get 4 X 235/35/19 and see if that helps.

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[Terminator x]

My RS3 stage 1 in gears 1 and 2 has traction control numb acceleration when power comes on strong and I have turn traction control off so it doesn’t interfere.Does any 1 else suffer this.

Just press it once, TC issues gone.

TX.

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[RS3 FUN]

Just press it once, TC issues gone.

TX.

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I have had time to try the car out with TC turned off and it pulls hard in 1st 2nd.

 

[Sug]

I turn it off straight away if I’m planning on having a bit of a blast on me own. I don’t loose much traction even at stage one. Unless your turning out of a junction in the wet and give it the beans then yes there will be a bit of slip. Tyre contact is only say the size of a CD so the haldex system isn’t a miracle worker. Turn it off and enjoy....but don’t Over do it

 

[Slowracer]

There is an Audi fix to reduce the density of the traction control. I’d recommend getting it done, it’s a warranty item.

Mine improved a lot with this fix and then even more with running square Michelin ps4s 255s. Pulling hard out of a corner is not an issue.

 

[8YARWY]

I'm currently running on 235 all round (was 255 fronts) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tyres, no issues with traction control lights.

Very good tyres and i give Goodyear regular feedback on how they are doing.

Goodyear say the 255 version are about 10 months away from being available, but i'll stick with 235 all round.

 

[N-Sinc]

Yes, this drives me insane. makes the car almost unusable with the TC on in the lower gears. It really is a joke.

 

[Drewsus]

I run 235 Pirelli P-Zero all round and very rarely have traction control kick in.

 

[RS03_SEN]

Yes, this drives me insane. makes the car almost unusable with the TC on in the lower gears. It really is a joke.

Don't even need to put foot down hard for mine to do it.

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[RS3 FUN]

Yes, this drives me insane. makes the car almost unusable with the TC on in the lower gears. It really is a joke.

Certainly is annoying I have never had that on other cars in past it just dulls the moment.

 

[Drewsus]

Don't even need to put foot down hard for mine to do it.

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I test Drove a Nardo Grey PFL just before I ended up buying my Sepang Blue one a couple of weeks ago and it did exactly the that. The salesman tried to tell me it was normal and because we were going up a slight incline. It didn't help the fact it had a mis-matched tyre on one corner and had the 255 tyres on the rear and the 235 on the front. I ended up walking away and buying another after I heard him slagging me off saying that I had no idea how traction control works. He didn't realise I was in ear shot. The car is still for sale now, I can imagine it'll be for sale for a while unless someone buys into the ********.

 

[RS03_SEN]

I test Drove a Nardo Grey PFL just before I ended up buying my Sepang Blue one a couple of weeks ago and it did exactly the that. The salesman tried to tell me it was normal and because we were going up a slight incline. It didn't help the fact it had a mis-matched tyre on one corner and had the 255 tyres on the rear and the 235 on the front. I ended up walking away and buying another after I heard him slagging me off saying that I had no idea how traction control works. He didn't realise I was in ear shot. The car is still for sale now, I can imagine it'll be for sale for a while unless someone buys into the ********.

A 4wd car at 10mph in dry conditions under low acceleration shouldn't be kicking up the traction control. Mine does. I was convinced my haldex was broken. I just turn it off now when I get in the car.

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[CWD]

Never had any issues with tc on my fl I always drive in manual with most drive select settings in dynamic don't know if that has any baring on its sensitivity

 

[RS03_SEN]

Never had any issues with tc on my fl I always drive in manual with most drive select settings in dynamic don't know if that has any baring on its sensitivity

They have different size tyres on front and back?

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[CWD]

They have different size tyres on front and back?

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Yes I have the staggered setup

 

[Dan_DJT]

Perhaps stating the obvious but has your car def got both 255 tyres on the front ? If there is a mix the traction control doesn't like it. I've heard of a case where the wheels were fitted in the wrong location as the fitter didn't realise they were different sizes front to back.

 

[EVO855]

Perhaps stating the obvious but has your car def got both 255 tyres on the front ? If there is a mix the traction control doesn't like it. I've heard of a case where the wheels were fitted in the wrong location as the fitter didn't realise they were different sizes front to back.

Wouldn’t be the first time either Dan

The times I’ve read/spoke to RS3 owners when they’ve had tyres put in wrong.
The other classic is mounting the directional tread the wrong way around on the rim

 

[OCTA1NE]

There is an Audi fix to reduce the density of the traction control. I’d recommend getting it done, it’s a warranty item.

Mine improved a lot with this fix and then even more with running square Michelin ps4s 255s. Pulling hard out of a corner is not an issue.

Hey mate do you have any more info on this?

 

[Slowracer]

Hey mate do you have any more info on this?

Sorry can’t find the service report. But I heard about it from another owner and asked them at the service. Just noticed a typo in post should have said to reduce the sensitivity of the traction control, not density oops. I’d imagine they should have a tech bulletin on this.

Mine was really bad before the fix, literally jolted you when it kicked in. This was just normal driving on dry roads.

 

[Bonstio]

I'm curious on the model year for those with problems?

Yes, KwikFit tried really hard to mix up front and rear. They were adament even after I explained. Sigh.

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