A45 going - RS3 inbound
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A45 going - RS3 inbound
Well...... it's time to move on guys and girls.
A45 has been sold and I pick-up my brand spanking new RS3 this Saturday.
Time for the next project thread! lol
Cue the jokes about understeering, lifeless steering, boring to look at, FL model due soon, etc, etc. LOL
Life is too short and variety is the spice of it!
A45 is a cracking car only hindered (for me) by it's transmission limits vs tuning possibilities. I suspect I could very well be back in one, depending how model 2 pans out.
A45 has been sold and I pick-up my brand spanking new RS3 this Saturday.
Time for the next project thread! lol
Cue the jokes about understeering, lifeless steering, boring to look at, FL model due soon, etc, etc. LOL
Life is too short and variety is the spice of it!
A45 is a cracking car only hindered (for me) by it's transmission limits vs tuning possibilities. I suspect I could very well be back in one, depending how model 2 pans out.
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If your lucky enough to do it, why not eh.
I reckon i would prefer the AMG as my mates Mk1 RS3 wasn't the car he expected.
He preferred his 375 Mountune Focus Rs.
Did you consider the facelifted A45 AMG ?
Shorter gearing and better gearbox too ??
I reckon i would prefer the AMG as my mates Mk1 RS3 wasn't the car he expected.
He preferred his 375 Mountune Focus Rs.
Did you consider the facelifted A45 AMG ?
Shorter gearing and better gearbox too ??
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FL A45 is not a consideration...... no where near enough of an advancement over my A45 to justify the cost. V2 will be where I'll look.
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Have to agree there,
I'd be happy with either,
Can't comment on Mk2 RS3, only experience of first gen.
Look forward to reading your opinion
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Not a great deal of steering feel and it does understeer, however, you just gotta take it by the scruff of it's neck. It's not as "tight" as the A45, but it matters not to me. I haven't done a track event in years now and don't intend to. This car will live on the road and it's fine for that.
I never drove the MK1 RS3, so don't know how much better (presumably) this one is. It went where I turned and had plenty of frontend grip. For the road it's 100% fine for me.
I'm not interested in driving everywhere at 8-9ths and don't drive a tarmac rally stage every day. I think some things are slightly overrated for real world driving.
Depreciation - yes - shedloads, but who cares. I work to be able to enjoy life, for the short time that I'll be here! ha
Last edited by Shaun; 16 May 2016 at 11:21 AM.
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Better looking
Better engine
Better transmission
Quicker
Launches better
More tuneable
Nicer cabin
Nicer exhaust sound
The RS3 is a much nicer place to be, good step forward
Better engine
Better transmission
Quicker
Launches better
More tuneable
Nicer cabin
Nicer exhaust sound
The RS3 is a much nicer place to be, good step forward
Last edited by LEO-RS; 16 May 2016 at 02:41 PM.
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Not that i would knock one back.
I do find that the RS3 is always bottom of the group tests I read or watch.
However these are only opinions, and everybody's will be different.
From what my mate who owns a mk1 RS3 says the brakes could be better too.
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Brakes are in a different postcode (behind), performance wise, on the RS3. A45 is miles ahead in this element.
Handling is better on the A45.
Luckily I don't use brakes much lol, and the RS3 handling is "fine" for road use imo.
I wouldn't say the engine is "better", as it depends what "better" means. The 2ltr lump in the A45 is a screamer for sure..... it's the best 2ltr blown platform I've ever experienced.
They are both quite different cars imo, which is good as I'm swapping one for the other.
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"Better looking" is highly subjective. If you're a chav like me, you'd say the A45 is better looking. Ha
Brakes are in a different postcode (behind), performance wise, on the RS3. A45 is miles ahead in this element.
Handling is better on the A45.
Luckily I don't use brakes much lol, and the RS3 handling is "fine" for road use imo.
I wouldn't say the engine is "better", as it depends what "better" means. The 2ltr lump in the A45 is a screamer for sure..... it's the best 2ltr blown platform I've ever experienced.
They are both quite different cars imo, which is good as I'm swapping one for the other.
Brakes are in a different postcode (behind), performance wise, on the RS3. A45 is miles ahead in this element.
Handling is better on the A45.
Luckily I don't use brakes much lol, and the RS3 handling is "fine" for road use imo.
I wouldn't say the engine is "better", as it depends what "better" means. The 2ltr lump in the A45 is a screamer for sure..... it's the best 2ltr blown platform I've ever experienced.
They are both quite different cars imo, which is good as I'm swapping one for the other.
Good to try different platforms
And really will u arrive at your destination that far behind in real life driving ??
More than enough for most folk on the road.
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Absolutely, in respect of trying different platforms. I obviously like and want the RS3, and I believe it gives me things that the A45 doesn't.
Real world, you're 100% correct. People put too much emphasis on certain stats, however, the RS3 gives me more scope and ultimately more interest.
I was actually quite surprised how quick the RS3 is stock. Certainly feels quicker than my standard A45 (which it is now, ready for swap out).
Stock RS3's (this model) are banging in 12.1's down the strip in the UK, and I have VBOX data that shows it doing the 60 dash in 3.7-3.8s. For the stats choppers, that provides some context as to how quick they are stock.
Do you need more for the road? Nope.
Do you take advantage of the delights that this platform can give you, with further tuning? Why not!
Real world, you're 100% correct. People put too much emphasis on certain stats, however, the RS3 gives me more scope and ultimately more interest.
I was actually quite surprised how quick the RS3 is stock. Certainly feels quicker than my standard A45 (which it is now, ready for swap out).
Stock RS3's (this model) are banging in 12.1's down the strip in the UK, and I have VBOX data that shows it doing the 60 dash in 3.7-3.8s. For the stats choppers, that provides some context as to how quick they are stock.
Do you need more for the road? Nope.
Do you take advantage of the delights that this platform can give you, with further tuning? Why not!
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I need a new career so I can change cars (and expensive ones at that) as often as you do I'm looking forward to the thread on it as I think RS3s look amazing and would love to have a drive of one
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Full spec:
- Brake calipers in red
- Comfort and sound package
- Daytona Grey
- Door mirror-elec/fold/heat
- Dynamic package
- Fine Nappa leather/diamond quilt
- High beam assistant
- High-gloss black styling pack
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- RS3 design pack
- Reversing camera
- S sports seats
- Technology pack & Audi Connect
- Brake calipers in red
- Comfort and sound package
- Daytona Grey
- Door mirror-elec/fold/heat
- Dynamic package
- Fine Nappa leather/diamond quilt
- High beam assistant
- High-gloss black styling pack
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- RS3 design pack
- Reversing camera
- S sports seats
- Technology pack & Audi Connect
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Full spec:
- Brake calipers in red
- Comfort and sound package
- Daytona Grey
- Door mirror-elec/fold/heat
- Dynamic package
- Fine Nappa leather/diamond quilt
- High beam assistant
- High-gloss black styling pack
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- RS3 design pack
- Reversing camera
- S sports seats
- Technology pack & Audi Connect
- Brake calipers in red
- Comfort and sound package
- Daytona Grey
- Door mirror-elec/fold/heat
- Dynamic package
- Fine Nappa leather/diamond quilt
- High beam assistant
- High-gloss black styling pack
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- RS3 design pack
- Reversing camera
- S sports seats
- Technology pack & Audi Connect
Whats the weight shaun ? Just wondering if it's Less than my 800kg 528 bhp sti ??
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Kev,
I've previously modded a SPEC C to over 600bhp, and handed all other tuners their ***** on the sprints. I'm allowed to be boring!
Sean,
No discounts are currently available on the RS3. That stopped once they pulled production for the next few months. All build slots are taken and the only stock new, are the ones left at the dealers unregistered, which is limited.
Luckily my local had an unregistered one in more or less the exact spec I wanted.
If you're looking to buy new unregistered, you're more than likely going to have to have a high spec. As an example at £9k deposit, you're talking over £630pm on a 36 month PCP. That's on a car otr at £50k.
I've previously modded a SPEC C to over 600bhp, and handed all other tuners their ***** on the sprints. I'm allowed to be boring!
Sean,
No discounts are currently available on the RS3. That stopped once they pulled production for the next few months. All build slots are taken and the only stock new, are the ones left at the dealers unregistered, which is limited.
Luckily my local had an unregistered one in more or less the exact spec I wanted.
If you're looking to buy new unregistered, you're more than likely going to have to have a high spec. As an example at £9k deposit, you're talking over £630pm on a 36 month PCP. That's on a car otr at £50k.