Whats next after the S3 8P?
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Personally, I'm not sure. I like the A3/S3 platform, it's a size that suits my needs.
That said, I would like to try an S4/RS4.
I wouldn't discount anything if I'm honest.
That said, I would like to try an S4/RS4.
I wouldn't discount anything if I'm honest.
SE 8V with a tune is getting good numbers and looks good.
Not a car you would tinker with much, I'd be tempted to go to a 135 or 335 when they're a bit cheaper to get some big power and RWD fun post upgrades.
Not a car you would tinker with much, I'd be tempted to go to a 135 or 335 when they're a bit cheaper to get some big power and RWD fun post upgrades.
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Random question with little definition to help answer.
Define what you mean by whats next? Same brand, more power, bigger size, better track day car and so on...
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Well I seen 382hp 0-60 3.25 with version 1 stage 1 and downpipe induction kit ,admit not quite at your level but pretty impressiveNot so sure about the S3 8V and mad numbers.....not yet anyway..
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It was partly tongue in cheek,but certainly the 8V has a bit more reserve on the turbo map than the 8P had with the K04.
I think the 8V owners are at the stage that we were at around 5 yrs ago,with relatively few products on the market,and not a great deal of real development having been done.
They will have problems with the integrated head/manifold design,but I'm sure some of that will be got around in time.
The other point is that the "old" 8P isn't at the limits of development yet,and a lot of new products are still coming to the market,and allowing greater power and torque outputs,so there's room there yet.
O no daubt 8p has life in it yet ,I imagin the 8v has been held back by Audi cos of the rs3 ,I have read that the exhaust us very very restrictive from the factory, be a while till I can afford an 8v specced one up yesterday and it was 42k lol,just wish it wasn't so crap on tick over
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The stock 8P exhaust is also pretty restrictive around the cat and downpipe regions.
Audi designed the manifold etc on the 8V for fuel efficiency and emissions,but thankfully also designed in port injectors as well as DI,given the problems with inlet valve coking on the TFSi.
I think I'm happy with my S3 as I've still got loads to do....
****** emissions ,I should hope you are happy must have spent a fortune on it! Yeah down pipe will be ordered for mine next ,then stage 1 hopefully get few more torque out of it
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It's addictive.
I said I wouldn't do anything to this car,and it would be like my last Audis.
Then came Stg1...then 2,and so on.
Stg1 is simply the start of a slippery slope......
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well im open to ideas but I do want a little more power and I like the grip audi give IE lSD/4WD, do like the size of the s3 but upto s4 possible
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If it's only power and handling you want to improve,consider keeping it and doing that.
If not then maybe an S3 saloon or similar?
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After running the V6 for a few months now, I am used to the hit I take at the pumps, so moving to a V8 would probably not hurt as much as changing from diesel to petrol initially.
I like the thought of plenty power straight out of the box, basically, because I hate the idea of no car. Modding is very satisfying, but, I just don't have the time for it and the car is used as a daily driver.
I would like to do a stage 2 on the 3.2 but, I'm well aware that, that is as far as I could take it without going completely mad.
I have plenty of time to think about what's next though, there won't be any rush decisions.
Only one definite and that is that it will be an Audi.
Is that the 3.2 v6 a3 you have then?After running the V6 for a few months now, I am used to the hit I take at the pumps, so moving to a V8 would probably not hurt as much as changing from diesel to petrol initially.
I like the thought of plenty power straight out of the box, basically, because I hate the idea of no car. Modding is very satisfying, but, I just don't have the time for it and the car is used as a daily driver.
I would like to do a stage 2 on the 3.2 but, I'm well aware that, that is as far as I could take it without going completely mad.
I have plenty of time to think about what's next though, there won't be any rush decisions.
Only one definite and that is that it will be an Audi.
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nice choice I've thought about it but super cars are fine till they go wrong or need a service
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After the S3 most likely something diesel for everyday as I'm after a house and then most if you will provs hate this but I'll more then likely return to my jap days and rwd maybe an s15 or rx7 project I know it's not to most people's liking on here
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I have thought about this over and over and there is just nothing else that ticks the boxes for me. Im not even interested in the 8V yet as there is still so much I wanna do to my 8P. I mean look at Alex there, that guy is walking proof of just how much scope there is with these cars, and hes not close to being finished yet!
So IMO the answer to your question is, just spend more money on the 8P!
So IMO the answer to your question is, just spend more money on the 8P!
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I have to say that if it hadn't been for one friend in particular,who has an even more powerful Golf than my S3,I'd never have had the inspiration to do that.
The thing is that in the last year,there's been a real run of good parts becoming available,like intake and exhaust manifolds,and especially the Syvecs ECU,making 600+bhp not only possible,but almost straightforward.
It will likely take as long for the 8V guys to see that development as it has for us,so whilst they can get more power via remaps from the start,big power is a way off yet for them.
Same dilemma, I love my 8P HB but after 5 years I've decided to change her. Initially was thinking of getting a 8V SB but this changed today after test driving the mini S4 aka the S3 saloon. That's my two pence worth !
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Good point I guess theres a lot of scope for tuning. I dont think theres many cars which have the great looks the S3 8P has.
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Maybe this is off topic but ive often felt the standard seats of the 8P S3 arnt very good. Compare them to the 8L and they fail in comparison I think. I think they should have a recaro or s3 emblem on the headrest or something.
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Me too, waiting 2-3 years for a 2015 plate model, hi specced as the rear quarter has been shortened and it with a stage one chip gets over 400 horses, simples
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