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Golyam Dave said:
Audi S3 Silver 2003,
Was a good buy looking to do Remap, Brembo's, Navi upgrade. after a tracking session. Very impressed
Very nice, my ex-girlfriend used to have an S3 but found it a little too civilised for her liking, how do you find it?Was a good buy looking to do Remap, Brembo's, Navi upgrade. after a tracking session. Very impressed
Edited by Golyam Dave on Wednesday 21st November 21:30
Ive had it 6 month and I like its high speed capability, had some fun witha Porsche on the way to devon covered 20miles in 10 mins and found it to be very very capable.
It needs a little more power and the brakes although good, I think moving to brembo 4pots would transform the experience.
I can honestly see me moving to an RS4 next however a few years off, I may change the haldex for a sports one for more rear bias however not sure on this.
I like the fact it will do the 50mph slog to the office and the 150mph chase (on the continent of course officer...)
It has to be one of the best all rounder cars i know of and because people dont understand or recognise it you dont get grief from the chav brigade, or the police.
I usually see 30mpg on the work run and ave mid 20's on the long blast though you can achieve some pretty horible fuel figure if you really pushing.
Dave
It needs a little more power and the brakes although good, I think moving to brembo 4pots would transform the experience.
I can honestly see me moving to an RS4 next however a few years off, I may change the haldex for a sports one for more rear bias however not sure on this.
I like the fact it will do the 50mph slog to the office and the 150mph chase (on the continent of course officer...)
It has to be one of the best all rounder cars i know of and because people dont understand or recognise it you dont get grief from the chav brigade, or the police.
I usually see 30mpg on the work run and ave mid 20's on the long blast though you can achieve some pretty horible fuel figure if you really pushing.
Dave
Glad your pleased with it 
Sounds very similar to my Mk V Golf GTI... was a great car and could multi-task very very well, just needed that bit more power to overcome the lardiness!
I drove my ex's Focus RS a little bit earlier this year and have to say I absolutely loved its 'hooligan-ness'!
Sounds very similar to my Mk V Golf GTI... was a great car and could multi-task very very well, just needed that bit more power to overcome the lardiness!
I drove my ex's Focus RS a little bit earlier this year and have to say I absolutely loved its 'hooligan-ness'!
Edited by Rob S on Wednesday 21st November 21:55
Golyam Dave said:
im more of a four or rear wheel drive guy....
Shame the S3 isn't *really* 4WD then... 
I have:
- 2004 Mazda RX8 daily driver looking a bit sorry for itself
- 1991 Mazda MX5 in the garage awaiting fitment of various parts (1.8 engine next to it in the garage, GT2560R turbo and HiSpec brakes in the living room, adjustable ARBs in the spare room, etc.)
- 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 on the drive with a bent conrod or 2 awaiting a 3.0 V6 from a 166 or GTV (after the MX5 is finished)
- 2003 Aprilia RS125 in the living room awaiting an engine rebuild due to a knocking main or big end bearing.
LexSport said:
I have:
HiSpec brakes in the living room,
adjustable ARBs in the spare room, etc.)
Blimey, you single then. I got in to trouble for having an exhaust and shock from my Z750 in the living room.HiSpec brakes in the living room,
adjustable ARBs in the spare room, etc.)
- 2003 Aprilia RS125 in the living room
They're now safely tidied away in a cupboard waiting to be sold on ebay.
Highway Star said:
Another Oxon PHer here. Definitely Thames Valley, I live next to it - Wallingford.
Would be up for a local meet too.
I got confused then! I looked at your profile, and i thought i'da definatly noticed a chevelle in the town next door. Ho hum...Would be up for a local meet too.
Edited by Highway Star on Wednesday 21st November 21:20
Oh yeah, are there any meets planned in the not too distant?
anhamgrimmar said:
Oh yeah, are there any meets planned in the not too distant?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...Edited by Rob S on Thursday 22 November 15:08
LexSport said:
Golyam Dave said:
im more of a four or rear wheel drive guy....
Shame the S3 isn't *really* 4WD then... Hehehe,
with a sport haldex controller you can get 50/50 split but yes it can be 4 or 2 or somewhere in the middle
D
Morning all, i'm new to PH, came across this thread and as i'm local (Abingdon) Currently have a Peugeot 306 meridian at the minute but the gearbox spat its dummy out last night so i'm off the road for the week! looking forward to hearing from more local people in the area and maybe coming to a local meet!
marcford86 said:
Morning all, i'm new to PH, came across this thread and as i'm local (Abingdon) Currently have a Peugeot 306 meridian at the minute but the gearbox spat its dummy out last night so i'm off the road for the week! looking forward to hearing from more local people in the area and maybe coming to a local meet!
Welcome aboard 
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