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22 June 2016, 09:39 PM
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Stalter in Sheffield or there's revo in York, but me personally I'd either use stalter in Sheffield for a custom map instead of a upload (not sure if these cars are capable of that yet depending of year etc, you'll have to phone up and ask)
Or there is Rick at unicorn in Stockport that deals in VAGs that 'custom' maps them (he did my b8 Audi 2.0 TFSI, he also now has a 4wd RR as before it was only 2wd RR)
So not entirely Yorkshire lol.
Or there is Rick at unicorn in Stockport that deals in VAGs that 'custom' maps them (he did my b8 Audi 2.0 TFSI, he also now has a 4wd RR as before it was only 2wd RR)
So not entirely Yorkshire lol.
22 June 2016, 11:44 PM
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I appreciate what you are saying. The FRS does look a hoot but 1 mile into driving my 330 I realised that autos were my thing so in reality it was never going to get a look in. Having said that, ive never been a fan of any Focus or indeed a Golf. I'm not saying the A class or A3 are better looking cars but I think I prefer them as the are less common than the former.
For the first time in a long time, I'm in a position where I can afford to own a fast valuable car outright and due to my yearly mileage dropping from 30k+ to around 7k miles, running costs are no worry.
In my mind I'd like something a little crazy like a C63, V8 Mustang or a VXR8 but I still want day to day practability for use in the lovely English weather. My 330 gets on my **** in damp conditions so awd is a must.
As you mentioned, I do want a fast acceleration point to point and am less concerned about the twisties these days.
I was similar when I had my Scoob. I always felt that I'd run out of talent before I ran out of brakes so hard acceleration out of corners and between roundabouts was my thing
For the first time in a long time, I'm in a position where I can afford to own a fast valuable car outright and due to my yearly mileage dropping from 30k+ to around 7k miles, running costs are no worry.
In my mind I'd like something a little crazy like a C63, V8 Mustang or a VXR8 but I still want day to day practability for use in the lovely English weather. My 330 gets on my **** in damp conditions so awd is a must.
As you mentioned, I do want a fast acceleration point to point and am less concerned about the twisties these days.
I was similar when I had my Scoob. I always felt that I'd run out of talent before I ran out of brakes so hard acceleration out of corners and between roundabouts was my thing
Didn't you have an S2000 as well??? If so, you should appreciate a good manual
23 June 2016, 09:06 AM
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Strange [to me] that you'd want an auto so badly when your mileage has dropped so low. I do pretty high mileage with my work and loathe the manual box in my Leon [simply because I'm lazy] and can't wait to get an auto for the daily grind. However, the Focus will probably do 8,000 miles a year and I'm quite happy to shift myself. Not that I'd rule out auto/DSG in a fun car either.
Didn't you have an S2000 as well??? If so, you should appreciate a good manual
Didn't you have an S2000 as well??? If so, you should appreciate a good manual
On reflection, I used to love banging through the gears in that and an Auto would have been the worst thing ever in such a car. If I though it wold get enough use, I would spend less on a daily driver and get a weekend Westfield or similar but I think it would just sit gathering dust
It's funny with the Auto thing. I found it a god send on my daily commute which was an 80 mile round trip. Thinking about it however, 80% of my journey was spent in 6th gear. Now my daily commute is a 7 mile round trip and I don't even get out of a 30mph zone, the auto has taken on a higher level of importance. When I do get out of town I can't wait to open the taps and press on - it's here that I find my self wanting as the bmw 6 auto is somewhat slow. I've never driven a dsg so I'm hoping that will fill my void sufficiently
23 June 2016, 10:54 AM
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Never had an S2000 - had an Elise
On reflection, I used to love banging through the gears in that and an Auto would have been the worst thing ever in such a car. If I though it wold get enough use, I would spend less on a daily driver and get a weekend Westfield or similar but I think it would just sit gathering dust
It's funny with the Auto thing. I found it a god send on my daily commute which was an 80 mile round trip. Thinking about it however, 80% of my journey was spent in 6th gear. Now my daily commute is a 7 mile round trip and I don't even get out of a 30mph zone, the auto has taken on a higher level of importance. When I do get out of town I can't wait to open the taps and press on - it's here that I find my self wanting as the bmw 6 auto is somewhat slow. I've never driven a dsg so I'm hoping that will fill my void sufficiently
On reflection, I used to love banging through the gears in that and an Auto would have been the worst thing ever in such a car. If I though it wold get enough use, I would spend less on a daily driver and get a weekend Westfield or similar but I think it would just sit gathering dust
It's funny with the Auto thing. I found it a god send on my daily commute which was an 80 mile round trip. Thinking about it however, 80% of my journey was spent in 6th gear. Now my daily commute is a 7 mile round trip and I don't even get out of a 30mph zone, the auto has taken on a higher level of importance. When I do get out of town I can't wait to open the taps and press on - it's here that I find my self wanting as the bmw 6 auto is somewhat slow. I've never driven a dsg so I'm hoping that will fill my void sufficiently
23 June 2016, 11:28 AM
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I'm starting to come to the conclusion that only the A45 and RS3 are the realistic contenders which tick most of the boxes.
The latest RS3 is in the very high £30k bracket which is the only downer at the moment.
Although I'm still not sure about the Sportback I did see one gun it down the road today and I was just gobsmacked at the sound track
The latest RS3 is in the very high £30k bracket which is the only downer at the moment.
Although I'm still not sure about the Sportback I did see one gun it down the road today and I was just gobsmacked at the sound track
http://www.evo.co.uk/hot-hatchback/1...ich-is-fastest
23 June 2016, 12:21 PM
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I would be interested to know what the terminal was at the half mile.
23 June 2016, 01:20 PM
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Audi tend to be conservative with their acceleration figures so 3.6 to 60 doesn't surprise me. The S-Tronic box launches harder and with the 2.5T engine it is torquier throughout the Rev range although the 2.0t has a slightly higher peak figure. The result didn't surprise me to be honest.
23 June 2016, 07:44 PM
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Can't come soon enough for me, nearly bought a sportback RS3 until the dealer told me the saloon is coming
23 June 2016, 08:50 PM
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There is no formal news that I'm aware of that states the RS3 Sedan is coming to the UK.
There is ZERO confirmation about anything "RS3 related" coming to the UK during 2017.
23 June 2016, 09:06 PM
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Brun,
Not sure about the exhaust..... I literally opened my wallet and let them rape me tbh!
Handling wise....... I perhaps got sucked in by the "understeergate". Dangerous to make statements based on internet chatter.
My RS3 actually has the 235 wide tyres and 8" wheels all round. The option is to go for the 8.5's up front with 255's (or whatever the specs are).
The car does have an element of understeer, so to try and make the car more controlled Audi provide the wider tyre option. For me though.... it's not something I wanted.
By having a wider tyre at the front will provide more mechanical grip, but this won't really reduce understeer much. However, having a less grippy tyre at the front will induce the haldex system to shift torque to the rear..... that's what I want to help neutralise the car.
These RS3's can certainly attack twisty B roads..... I don't have a problem in mine. The understeer "issue" is overly exaggerated. The A45 understeers..... like most cars do. You have to adjust your driving style to suit the chassis and dynamics you have. The RS3 is quick..... properly quick.
Not sure about the exhaust..... I literally opened my wallet and let them rape me tbh!
Handling wise....... I perhaps got sucked in by the "understeergate". Dangerous to make statements based on internet chatter.
My RS3 actually has the 235 wide tyres and 8" wheels all round. The option is to go for the 8.5's up front with 255's (or whatever the specs are).
The car does have an element of understeer, so to try and make the car more controlled Audi provide the wider tyre option. For me though.... it's not something I wanted.
By having a wider tyre at the front will provide more mechanical grip, but this won't really reduce understeer much. However, having a less grippy tyre at the front will induce the haldex system to shift torque to the rear..... that's what I want to help neutralise the car.
These RS3's can certainly attack twisty B roads..... I don't have a problem in mine. The understeer "issue" is overly exaggerated. The A45 understeers..... like most cars do. You have to adjust your driving style to suit the chassis and dynamics you have. The RS3 is quick..... properly quick.
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23 June 2016, 09:34 PM
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Brun,
Not sure about the exhaust..... I literally opened my wallet and let them rape me tbh!
Handling wise....... I perhaps got sucked in by the "understeergate". Dangerous to make statements based on internet chatter.
My RS3 actually has the 235 wide tyres and 8" wheels all round. The option is to go for the 8.5's up front with 255's (or whatever the specs are).
The car does have an element of understeer, so to try and make the car more controlled Audi provide the wider tyre option. For me though.... it's not something I wanted.
By having a wider tyre at the front will provide more mechanical grip, but this won't really reduce understeer much. However, having a less grippy tyre at the front will induce the haldex system to shift torque to the rear..... that's what I want to help neutralise the car.
These RS3's can certainly attack twisty B roads..... I don't have a problem in mine. The understeer "issue" is overly exaggerated. The A45 understeers..... like most cars do. You have to adjust your driving style to suit the chassis and dynamics you have. The RS3 is quick..... properly quick.
Not sure about the exhaust..... I literally opened my wallet and let them rape me tbh!
Handling wise....... I perhaps got sucked in by the "understeergate". Dangerous to make statements based on internet chatter.
My RS3 actually has the 235 wide tyres and 8" wheels all round. The option is to go for the 8.5's up front with 255's (or whatever the specs are).
The car does have an element of understeer, so to try and make the car more controlled Audi provide the wider tyre option. For me though.... it's not something I wanted.
By having a wider tyre at the front will provide more mechanical grip, but this won't really reduce understeer much. However, having a less grippy tyre at the front will induce the haldex system to shift torque to the rear..... that's what I want to help neutralise the car.
These RS3's can certainly attack twisty B roads..... I don't have a problem in mine. The understeer "issue" is overly exaggerated. The A45 understeers..... like most cars do. You have to adjust your driving style to suit the chassis and dynamics you have. The RS3 is quick..... properly quick.
23 June 2016, 10:02 PM
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23 June 2016, 10:09 PM
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In fairness, the sports exhaust doesn't sound that much different to me
23 June 2016, 11:06 PM
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I have the sports exhaust.... It apparently makes quite a difference. It's definately louder than my A45 was with its oem performance exhaust.
24 June 2016, 01:50 AM
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Need an engine so Tesla not really my thing.
I really want a nearly new car so a Cayenne is way out of my league.
I did consider looking for a GTR (although it breaks the 4 door rule) but it's still a £70k car which comes with £70k car problems and I would be looking at the bottom of the market.
I really want a nearly new car so a Cayenne is way out of my league.
I did consider looking for a GTR (although it breaks the 4 door rule) but it's still a £70k car which comes with £70k car problems and I would be looking at the bottom of the market.
For last 18 months my toy is a 2010 black edition 600bhp GTR, 0-60 under 3 secs and over 200mph... and no problems what so ever
I have actually had 2 adults in back seats and 3 golf bags in the massive boot.
Also it appears it has gone up in value by approx £5k
24 June 2016, 12:35 PM
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I assume the hatch will get the new engine too, can't see why not.
24 June 2016, 12:44 PM
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You say there is ZERO confirmation about the RS3 saloon but I guess it depends on where you are looking. I am 100% sure it will come based on my sources.
24 June 2016, 01:01 PM
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My dealer said the order books on the new RS3 would be opened in June THIS year, when I was in two minds about the RS3. I'm fed up of listening to sales people from dealers tbh.
I'm not saying it won't happen next year, but until something is confirmed by Audi it's all speculation in reality.
I'm not saying it won't happen next year, but until something is confirmed by Audi it's all speculation in reality.
25 June 2016, 01:43 PM
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Yeah dealers do talk rubbish but I was sat with the sales guy after a test drive and about to buy a RS3 when he asked if there was anything I didn't like about the car. I said the boot is a bit small and I wish Audi did a RS3 saloon. He then confirmed it's coming towards end of 2016. Now if that wasn't the case then why would he talk himself out of a cash sale ??
You say there is ZERO confirmation about the RS3 saloon but I guess it depends on where you are looking. I am 100% sure it will come based on my sources.
You say there is ZERO confirmation about the RS3 saloon but I guess it depends on where you are looking. I am 100% sure it will come based on my sources.
27 June 2016, 10:23 PM
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Spent a while at Audi Leeds today.
I tried my bum in both the standard seats and the option seats. To be honest, the standards seats felt more supportive than the options but both are still way, way short of the Mercedes items.
Starting to get a feel for the options list and more of an idea of my perfect car. I've not just got the cash in place just at the minute so am yet to drive either. I guess when it lands I'll do some back to back test drives and see how I feel
I tried my bum in both the standard seats and the option seats. To be honest, the standards seats felt more supportive than the options but both are still way, way short of the Mercedes items.
Starting to get a feel for the options list and more of an idea of my perfect car. I've not just got the cash in place just at the minute so am yet to drive either. I guess when it lands I'll do some back to back test drives and see how I feel