I've bought an S3 / The S3 Thread

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Ah no, i'm mixing you up with another fella. Sorry bud.

[A20 LEE 0]

There's some place offering a 'stage 2 kit' which consists of remap, exhaust, intake, etc. They claim 95 bhp over the standard 210 model.

 

I guess it's bull though. I am very new to the world of S3's.

 

Anyone know where i can find any web pages with standard spec, options, specs, etc please? Going to see a couple tomorrow.

 

Lee - you've had/got an s3 and a 4motion right? How do they compare standard? Handling and power/speed wise. Is the golf less sporty and more boat like or not mate?

 

Get yourself on Audi-sport.net . I've got an S3 and driven a couple of 4motions, the golf feels more refined and it smoother to drive. The S3 is more raw and noiser on the motorway. The S3 is more exclusive and miles faster for £500. Handling wise there both dreadful as standard. Stage 1 on an S3 with give you 265bhp. Stage 2 gives you 280bhp but you'll need, FMIC, uprated DV, exhaust, sports cats, 4bar FPR and possibly a downpipe to get it. That little lot will swallow £2k, but should get 330lbft!! My advise is get a set of H&R anti-roll bars on it before anything else, they really need them. Alot if people fit R32 arb's but its a bit of a pikey solution IMO and improvement is nowhere near as dramatic as the H&R kit. Sort the handling and its a decent car, if only it had the VR soundtrack!!

[Phil K 0]

Funny how a lot of people have gone toward the S3 and the LCR isn't considered - OK I know it's still only fwd but having owned mine for 4 months I can't fault the performance and handling for a reliable, modern daily hack!

 

AFAIK The front suspension etc is S3 derived while the back end is more mk4 Golf - either way I'm shredding tyres and loving the experiance 8)

 

Thinking about going for a stage 1 chip at some point but needing to save cash for the house at the moment...

[DeanTT 0]

Funny how a lot of people have gone toward the S3

 

I know what you mean, I used to own one but found it so bloody boring to drive! The car has no soul, yeah its quick, looks good and has a boot but thats all it has going for it. The recaros are great, but they sit too high, the servicing prices and general wear and tear repair prices are just ridiculous and it has the dynamics of a sponge pudding thats been left in the sun for a week. Its just a really dull car, even with a remap (although the shove in the back is addictive). Thats why I went for the TT (not needing a boot), I understand its that same car under the skin but its a much more pleasent car to sit in and drive.

 

I've Not ever driven a corrado I'm not sure how it compares but I'm sure the Corrado's a more exciting drive.

 

The other problem is that apart from the LCR their is nothing else out there really, unless you want a ricey type R.

[_leon_ 0]

well if you dont need a boot the options are endless. if you dont need a boot you are more likely to have 2 cars... like i said above i'm going for a boring and cheap shopping car and an elise for proper driving...

[DeanTT 0]

i'm going for a boring and cheap shopping car and an elise for proper driving...

 

Bloomin great idea! I plan to do the same kinda thing in a few years!

[_leon_ 0]

The Corrado/S3/Leon CR etc otherwise fits the bill as a great compromise.

[dog fart 0]

i was considering an elise but every now and then i have to move loads of stuff so need a hatchback - No way am i piling stuff in the back of my polo!

[_leon_ 0]

I'll get a run around hatchback probably and the elise

[dog fart 0]

Well some of you may have noticed ive not shown my face much in the last few weeks as ive been scouring the net for a new car since selling the Corrado VR6.

 

Well the search is over, and in a weeks time i take delivery of this little beauty from Fontains Audi Specialists in Slough!

 

 

 

 

 

First Registered 24 October 2000

 

"X" Registration

 

64,500 Miles

 

 

Ming Blue coachwork, Black Leather Interior, Electric Tilt/Slide Sunroof, Cd Multichanger, Bose Soundsystem, Aluminium Door Mirrors, Acoustic Rear Parking sensors, Front Centre Armrest, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, 2001 Model Year.

 

1.8 turbo engine, 210 BHP, quattro four wheel drive, 6 speed gearbox, sports suspension, electronic stability program (ESP), power assisted steering, Xenon headlamps with headlamp wash, 17" alloy wheels, front and side airbags, Electronic climate control, Drivers information system, fully adjustable leather sports steering wheel, electric Recaro front sports seats, remote central locking incorporating alarm and immobiliser, stereo radio and cassette, electric front windows and mirrors.

 

This car is also fitted with the following options:

Bose sound upgrade

Front centre armrest

Acoustic rear parking aid

Auto dimming rear view mirror

Full Leather Trim

6 Stack CD Player

Electric tilt /slide sunroof

Aluminium Door Mirrors

 

Will come with Full Audi Service History, 12 months mot and tax 3 months warranty, valeted and anything suspect being replaced with new items.

 

Oh yeah did i mention they are also revo'ing it to 265BHP and i think 287lb ft !

 

To be honest it couldnt come quick enough, since the corrado went ive been cruising around in my girlfriends Pug 205! Shes back from uni at the weekend so i bought this to tide me over (not using the mk1 polo for a weeks work!)

 

 

As you can see its a right toilet.

£140 with 11 months ticket, just gotta tax it then whack it on ebay next week when the S3 arrives!

[_leon_ 0]

its a laugh driving the old bangers eh! i've been driving an old citroen for a few months (i'm ashamed to say its actually about 10 now) and i've enjoyed driving something i don't give a monkeys about. it'll occasionally get a kick to close the door etc - its a source of never ending amusement

[dog fart 0]

haha i know what you mean, ive never parked so close to the front door of tescos!

[double-6s 0]

Nice car Mr Fart :)

 

How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? I've seen a few of the old ming blue ones - very nice colour. And it's called MING blue........

 

'Flash I love you, but we only have 36 hours to save the earth' :)

 

Does yours have the bum warmers/heated seats?

[_leon_ 0]

"Flash Gordons ALIVE?"

[double-6s 0]

Oh man, Mr Blessed is a GOD! :)

[_leon_ 0]

Blatently his best appearance on the screen. Can't beat the bit at the start where they're playing american football

[double-6s 0]

I've been thinking about that quote I posted......

 

Isn't it actually 58 minutes to save the earth, rather than 36 hours? :)

 

Someone tell me or I'm going to have to go and hire the film - it's driving me mad! :)

[biggrim 0]

It's 14 hours. ;)

[vr6storm 0]

It's 14 hours. ;)

 

furkin anorak grim..............but very correct

[double-6s 0]

It's 14 hours. ;)

 

lol :)

 

I'm gonna have to watch it to check!

[_leon_ 0]

heres some encouragement :lol:

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWujc84MQ9Y (a little quiet but awesome scene)

 

They just don't make movies like this anymore... Hilarious watching it again.

 

So... who on earth wants to talk about S3's now? ;)

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IMDB is your friend ;)

[dog fart 0]

Nice car Mr Fart :)

 

How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? I've seen a few of the old ming blue ones - very nice colour. And it's called MING blue........

 

Does yours have the bum warmers/heated seats?

 

Paying 11.5k - saw some right shitters for that money, and with more miles so im happy :)

[vr6storm 0]

It's 14 hours. ;)

 

lol :)

 

I'm gonna have to watch it to check!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQVLFn2PTzY

 

2.21 in and there's the immortal words :lol:

[jedi-knight83 0]

congrats on the purchase. I looked at a few cars from fontain before getting mine privately.

 

I didnt realise they did any face lift cars on a X plate?? thought the earliest ones were 2001 Y plates just before the 51 plate switch.

 

Oh and just so you know leather was standard (the alcantara trim was a no cost option)... but the sunroof is a very rare £800 option and a nice thing to have (i have it on mine)