Discussion
exgtt said:
I used to average 24mpg out of a MK2 TT V6 and had a real hard time getting anymore. The figures you’re getting are bloody brilliant considering it’s got another hundred ponies.
TTRS next if the wife will swallow the “it’s more economical” line.
I was just as surprised! Although when you're doing 60 in 7th gear the engine feels barely above idle.TTRS next if the wife will swallow the “it’s more economical” line.
Prepare for an mpg in the low 20s around town though.
toastyhamster said:
Nice and subtle. Probably a trick of the light with the photo but has the rear bumper been sprayed, looks a different white in some parts.
My paintwork OCD meant I had to go and check after reading this.. As far as I can tell it looks to be the evening light giving that effect - at least to my untrained eyes anyway.
J Trim, If you do go remap I would strongly advise a custom one. The off the shelf stuff can be fine but all cars are ultimately different. Unicorn just round the corner from me in stockport have a v good rep in the audi community and the big boys are mrc in Banbury. Modding is a slipperly slope to chasing numbers but a good remaps wakes boosted cars up extremely well even low down
Michaelbailey said:
J Trim, If you do go remap I would strongly advise a custom one. The off the shelf stuff can be fine but all cars are ultimately different. Unicorn just round the corner from me in stockport have a v good rep in the audi community and the big boys are mrc in Banbury. Modding is a slipperly slope to chasing numbers but a good remaps wakes boosted cars up extremely well even low down
Another vote for MRC in Banbury. They really know how to get the best out of an RS. JTrim said:
A frosty morning calls for a quick picture! It’s difficult to capture in photos but one thing I really like about this car is the flared arches, particularly at the front. In person I think it has good presence and the wider track definitely shows.
I have been toying with the idea of a stage 1 remap. After becoming used to the car it’s very clear that the engine and platform itself could handle more power with ease. Not to mention that the reported gains would be edging towards the 400bhp mark! Necessary? No.. but that’s beside the point. I’ve done a little research and there are a few options (REVO, APR etc.), i’d be interested to hear what other people have gone with in the past?
As for other mods, I just don’t think it really needs anything else yet.. we’ll see how long that lasts.
Ignore my previous comment on Page 1 - that photo has shown the car in a totally different light!!!! That looks incredible at that angle, the bulbous arches and white/black combo of paint and trim, looks far from a cooking model in that shot.I have been toying with the idea of a stage 1 remap. After becoming used to the car it’s very clear that the engine and platform itself could handle more power with ease. Not to mention that the reported gains would be edging towards the 400bhp mark! Necessary? No.. but that’s beside the point. I’ve done a little research and there are a few options (REVO, APR etc.), i’d be interested to hear what other people have gone with in the past?
As for other mods, I just don’t think it really needs anything else yet.. we’ll see how long that lasts.
Get some more pics up and be interested to hear your thoughts if you map.......
Si
Michaelbailey said:
J Trim, If you do go remap I would strongly advise a custom one. The off the shelf stuff can be fine but all cars are ultimately different. Unicorn just round the corner from me in stockport have a v good rep in the audi community and the big boys are mrc in Banbury. Modding is a slipperly slope to chasing numbers but a good remaps wakes boosted cars up extremely well even low down
Thanks for the advice! I’m definitely in no rush and will have to do some more research first.I'd echo the above about the prop shaft bolts. Standard cars can break them using launch control especially on grippier surfaces. There are stories of them letting go in regular use in remapped cars.
Ultimately the hp chase never will never end but the second gen rs3 is probably the better platform for building on.
Ultimately the hp chase never will never end but the second gen rs3 is probably the better platform for building on.
Thornaby said:
Depending on how long you plan on keeping it, if its a long term thing, i'd keep it standard. Unmodified examples of these will be like hens teeth in 5 years time.
That's a really valid point, unmodified examples are already getting harder to find.As you say, might be worth leaving this one as is and getting a little project instead..
Update:
This weekend just gone I took the rare spell of sunshine as an opportunity to clean the RS3. Braving what can only be described as a baltic Sunday morning, I went over the car in the standard 'two bucket' method using a mix of Auto Finesse and Meguiar's products. Thankfully, waxing the paintwork over the summer again showed it's worth and made removing the general road grime a great deal easier.. much to the delight of my increasingly numb fingers. Considering it's been a 2/3 months since the last coat of wax went on, I was pretty happy with the glossy shine across the paintwork and the hydrophobic effects on all panels.
One thing I have noticed is the sheer amount of brake dust being chucked off of the standard pads fitted to the car. I guess the 370mm discs create a decent sized contact patch which ultimately leaves the wheels coated after only minimal driving.
Anyway, that aside, this is an epic car. So useable when you want it but absolutely ballistic when you plant your right foot. Even in the wet the amount of grip you get is ridiculous, coupled with the massive shunt of torque which kicks in surprisingly low down the rev range. I think it's a keeper for the foreseeable!
Here's a picture of the interior. Standard Audi and a perfectly good place to be. Unfortunately not the famous bucket seats that were available when new, but comfortable and supportive nonetheless. It might just be me, but when compared to newer Audis I have been in, the leather seems to weather better in the older models. I have seen 20k mile S3 8Vs with seat bolsters in no where near the same condition as this 47k mile 8P. I guess it somewhat depends on how the owner looks after the car but i'd be interested to see if anyone else has experienced this?
This weekend just gone I took the rare spell of sunshine as an opportunity to clean the RS3. Braving what can only be described as a baltic Sunday morning, I went over the car in the standard 'two bucket' method using a mix of Auto Finesse and Meguiar's products. Thankfully, waxing the paintwork over the summer again showed it's worth and made removing the general road grime a great deal easier.. much to the delight of my increasingly numb fingers. Considering it's been a 2/3 months since the last coat of wax went on, I was pretty happy with the glossy shine across the paintwork and the hydrophobic effects on all panels.
One thing I have noticed is the sheer amount of brake dust being chucked off of the standard pads fitted to the car. I guess the 370mm discs create a decent sized contact patch which ultimately leaves the wheels coated after only minimal driving.
Anyway, that aside, this is an epic car. So useable when you want it but absolutely ballistic when you plant your right foot. Even in the wet the amount of grip you get is ridiculous, coupled with the massive shunt of torque which kicks in surprisingly low down the rev range. I think it's a keeper for the foreseeable!
Here's a picture of the interior. Standard Audi and a perfectly good place to be. Unfortunately not the famous bucket seats that were available when new, but comfortable and supportive nonetheless. It might just be me, but when compared to newer Audis I have been in, the leather seems to weather better in the older models. I have seen 20k mile S3 8Vs with seat bolsters in no where near the same condition as this 47k mile 8P. I guess it somewhat depends on how the owner looks after the car but i'd be interested to see if anyone else has experienced this?
SiT said:
Some more very flattering photos, the car looks stunning!!! I am very impressed with the condition of your leather - have you treated it with anything?
Si
Thank you! It does scrub up well. The leather was treated with Meguiars Leather Conditioner during the summer but apart from that I haven’t had to do anything else (other than the occasional wipe down). The seats were already in very good condition when I bought the car - completely free of cracks/wear/rips etc.Si
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