A45 going - RS3 inbound
16 May 2016, 07:22 PM
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Thanks chaps.
Really looking to seeing what we can get out of this, although I probably won't do much over the first few months, just to make sure everything is OK as it needs to be run in.
Really looking to seeing what we can get out of this, although I probably won't do much over the first few months, just to make sure everything is OK as it needs to be run in.
16 May 2016, 10:08 PM
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Just received some timing information from a stock RS3 that ran on Sunday down the pod. Banged in a 12.04! Ha
That's an awesome time for a stock car - they apparently dyno at 380-390bhp stock.
I thought the one I took out for a test drive felt quick. lol
Best get in run-in and down the pod to get the first stock one in the 11's!
That's an awesome time for a stock car - they apparently dyno at 380-390bhp stock.
I thought the one I took out for a test drive felt quick. lol
Best get in run-in and down the pod to get the first stock one in the 11's!
17 May 2016, 08:20 AM
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Hi Shaun, must say that wasn't expecting this change from you, but then again you are getting older now ...... first a merc now an Audi.... im just waiting the "I've bought a Jag" thread next.
No in all seriousness think you'll find in the real daily world it will be every bit as good as the A45, with an even better cabin to sit in. I test drove an A45 and found it quite compact inside, so decided against getting it.
Interested to see what you can get out of the RS3 in stock form as the stats are pretty impressive for an off the shelf car.
...... first a merc now an Audi.... im just waiting the "I've bought a Jag" thread next.No in all seriousness think you'll find in the real daily world it will be every bit as good as the A45, with an even better cabin to sit in. I test drove an A45 and found it quite compact inside, so decided against getting it.
Interested to see what you can get out of the RS3 in stock form as the stats are pretty impressive for an off the shelf car.
17 May 2016, 08:31 PM
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Hi Mel,
Something in life is for sure..... we all get older!
I quite like the latter shaped XF's tbh! Ha I might change to one of them for the daily hack. lol
As a road car, as you suggest, the RS3 will be fine. In many ways quite similar to the A45, but in many other ways, quite different.
Something in life is for sure..... we all get older!
I quite like the latter shaped XF's tbh! Ha I might change to one of them for the daily hack. lol
As a road car, as you suggest, the RS3 will be fine. In many ways quite similar to the A45, but in many other ways, quite different.
18 May 2016, 10:06 AM
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Have to say ive considered one too, was washing the Mini this weekend and 1 came down my street sounded bloody awesome, right gurgle to it...
I'm waiting for this M140I or 240I to come out and see what there like @335BHP....
I'm waiting for this M140I or 240I to come out and see what there like @335BHP....
18 May 2016, 03:46 PM
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I too will be interested to see how this car develops.
I've been lucky enough to drive one and it's a cracker of a car in my opinion.
The noise is something else
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I've been lucky enough to drive one and it's a cracker of a car in my opinion.
The noise is something else
.
18 May 2016, 05:29 PM
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Hi Shaun, must say that wasn't expecting this change from you, but then again you are getting older now ...... first a merc now an Audi.... im just waiting the "I've bought a Jag" thread next.
No in all seriousness think you'll find in the real daily world it will be every bit as good as the A45, with an even better cabin to sit in. I test drove an A45 and found it quite compact inside, so decided against getting it.
Interested to see what you can get out of the RS3 in stock form as the stats are pretty impressive for an off the shelf car.
...... first a merc now an Audi.... im just waiting the "I've bought a Jag" thread next.No in all seriousness think you'll find in the real daily world it will be every bit as good as the A45, with an even better cabin to sit in. I test drove an A45 and found it quite compact inside, so decided against getting it.
Interested to see what you can get out of the RS3 in stock form as the stats are pretty impressive for an off the shelf car.
We test drove a CLA45 and also thought it was a bit tight inside. Drove the S3 saloon around the Dubai autodrome and it drove very well and has a much better interior than the smaller AMG Mercs.
Imagine the RS3 will be a very nice place to be!
Good Luck Shaun - with your new car!
Cheers
Steve
18 May 2016, 07:01 PM
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Tidgy,
That's weird as I thought that there were quite a few ***** that drove Scoobys nowadays!
Littleted,
Don't consider it..... just go and do it! Ha
That's weird as I thought that there were quite a few ***** that drove Scoobys nowadays!
Littleted,
Don't consider it..... just go and do it! Ha
18 May 2016, 09:18 PM
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Too big mate. Needs to fit in my garage which is the size of a shed! Ha
Had size not been an issue, I would have been in something like an RS6 or GTR tbh.
First world problems and all that.
Had size not been an issue, I would have been in something like an RS6 or GTR tbh.
First world problems and all that.
18 May 2016, 10:27 PM
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Those are problems I wish I could wake up to 
It's like my mate who wanted to trade his R8 in for an Aventador but it won't fit in his garage and he already had his garage made bigger to get the R8 in. Hindsight and all that
It's like my mate who wanted to trade his R8 in for an Aventador but it won't fit in his garage and he already had his garage made bigger to get the R8 in. Hindsight and all that
19 May 2016, 07:40 AM
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LOL - And I wish I had THAT specific problem.
We all have some form of "First world problem" to deal with in our own way, I'm sure.
We all have some form of "First world problem" to deal with in our own way, I'm sure.
19 May 2016, 12:50 PM
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PS looking at an RS6 PE at the mo so will drop you an e-mail
19 May 2016, 07:02 PM
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Tidgy,
Handover is this Saturday mate.
dpb,
LOL
At least it's got something about it then, even if it is for being "the most over aspired hatch back in human history". That's quite an accolade.... you're too kind.
Handover is this Saturday mate.
dpb,
LOL
At least it's got something about it then, even if it is for being "the most over aspired hatch back in human history". That's quite an accolade.... you're too kind.
19 May 2016, 07:03 PM
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19 May 2016, 07:22 PM
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Love the Macan Shaun but need more poke as I miss the GT-R/A45 performance but the R36 is too far away. RS6 is the perfect all rounder but need to decide on what colour and waiting on confirmation of Apple CarPlay as part of the latest A6 updates.
Does the RS3 have the new virtual cockpit?
Does the RS3 have the new virtual cockpit?
20 May 2016, 12:47 PM
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20 May 2016, 01:58 PM
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Boyakasha,
Very nice..... the RS6 is a monster when mapped.
No VC on my RS3..... that, I suspect, will come with the FL version whenever that gets released. I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't happen until next year now. The FL will most certainly get the new aluminium 2.5ltr engine as well. This is one of the key reasons why I've decided to go for the current RS3. This engine is proven.... the new one for obvious reasons, hasn't been.
Tidgy,
It would be rude not to mate.
Very nice..... the RS6 is a monster when mapped.
No VC on my RS3..... that, I suspect, will come with the FL version whenever that gets released. I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't happen until next year now. The FL will most certainly get the new aluminium 2.5ltr engine as well. This is one of the key reasons why I've decided to go for the current RS3. This engine is proven.... the new one for obvious reasons, hasn't been.
Tidgy,
It would be rude not to mate.
20 May 2016, 05:06 PM
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Boyakasha,
Very nice..... the RS6 is a monster when mapped.
No VC on my RS3..... that, I suspect, will come with the FL version whenever that gets released. I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't happen until next year now. The FL will most certainly get the new aluminium 2.5ltr engine as well. This is one of the key reasons why I've decided to go for the current RS3. This engine is proven.... the new one for obvious reasons, hasn't been.
Tidgy,
It would be rude not to mate.
Very nice..... the RS6 is a monster when mapped.
No VC on my RS3..... that, I suspect, will come with the FL version whenever that gets released. I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't happen until next year now. The FL will most certainly get the new aluminium 2.5ltr engine as well. This is one of the key reasons why I've decided to go for the current RS3. This engine is proven.... the new one for obvious reasons, hasn't been.
Tidgy,
It would be rude not to mate.
20 May 2016, 06:47 PM
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Just received some timing information from a stock RS3 that ran on Sunday down the pod. Banged in a 12.04! Ha
That's an awesome time for a stock car - they apparently dyno at 380-390bhp stock.
I thought the one I took out for a test drive felt quick. lol
Best get in run-in and down the pod to get the first stock one in the 11's!
That's an awesome time for a stock car - they apparently dyno at 380-390bhp stock.
I thought the one I took out for a test drive felt quick. lol
Best get in run-in and down the pod to get the first stock one in the 11's!
But if what you say is correct and stock RS3s are pumping out 380bhp, I fear it still may not be enough. Unless I go Stage 2...
20 May 2016, 07:09 PM
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Good choice by the way. I test drove one last year - they're solid cars and pick up speed so effortlessly. I was impressed with the adaptive suspension. There was a noticeable difference between the modes, unlike the mag ride on the TT or the adaptive M suspension on the M135i, where the difference between comfort and sport was negligible. Oh, and the interior certainly takes some beating!
20 May 2016, 08:44 PM
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UC,
It will be interesting how good the new FL TT-RS pans out. That might be my next car, or of course the v2 of the A45. I've a feeling that will be a good step on from the current FL A45 again.
Daviee,
I wouldn't subscribe to this thread.... we're just chatting **** here!
The project thread will go in the Project forum when I kick it off.
It will be interesting how good the new FL TT-RS pans out. That might be my next car, or of course the v2 of the A45. I've a feeling that will be a good step on from the current FL A45 again.
Daviee,
I wouldn't subscribe to this thread.... we're just chatting **** here!
The project thread will go in the Project forum when I kick it off.