MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: CarrG on April 05, 2012, 08:36:10 pm

Title: Audi RS3
Post by: CarrG on April 05, 2012, 08:36:10 pm
Hi Guys,

After 3 very happy years in my much loved Cupra I felt the urge for the 2.5  :party:
Just running it in and then maybe a remap and exhaust.
After Yrs of advice and help from this web site just thought I would post a few pics.  :drinking:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2F5.jpg&hash=efb1b86e4e327cccfec8e2ddce6a848a88bab464)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FMargam-1.jpg&hash=5ac34afaa960e6e3146225efc59463c30579b34f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FIMAG0295.jpg&hash=aef9d53b4d81855848da615f10839f9a587cd15c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FRS321.jpg&hash=7922afce066ccc45fc617fca8fca503d9b22fca7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FRS311.jpg&hash=892ba6aee0fab57b808850287f6f9c0026e4bf86)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FIMAG0342.jpg&hash=36655141f798666a747370b6d05a0db8d85d917f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe165%2FCarrLCR%2FIMAG0345.jpg&hash=5d3220b404f9a0430247804a4ca6ba711c731c0f)

Cheers  :drinking:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: rdfcpete on April 05, 2012, 08:43:12 pm
Two great motors back to back Garry  :happy2:

I'm envious of that five pot bellow you'll have to play with each day  :evilgrin:
I still think the RS3 should be fully entitle to a MK6 GTI style dual pipe exhaust, to set it off from the rest of the A3 range including the S3. You'll have to find one in Blueflame or Milltek guise and prove me right  :wink:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: JoeDarKa on April 05, 2012, 09:12:17 pm
Stunning in white!
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Bernhard30 on April 05, 2012, 09:35:19 pm
Gotta say white cars rule..

Very smart, enjoy it.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 05, 2012, 09:41:27 pm

Really happy for you Gary (and jealous lol  :ashamed:)
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: neg on April 05, 2012, 09:53:42 pm
Arghhh, not another ...   :rolleye:

Does look lovely in white. Jealous.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Billy on April 05, 2012, 09:56:34 pm
Lovely car  :happy2:

I agree with the comment that it should definitely have an exhaust at each side - two at each side would be the dogs. :laugh:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: CarrG on April 05, 2012, 10:02:16 pm
Cheers Guys  :happy2:.

Agree on the comments. Wish the Golf R had a 2.5.  :love:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: PDT on April 05, 2012, 10:28:46 pm
Did a milltek TBE on an RS3 yesterday, it sounded amazing! Its back in on Tuesday for a bit of stg2 treatment.....
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: 81lly on April 05, 2012, 10:45:03 pm
That looks stunning in white, love the RS3.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: RedRobin on April 05, 2012, 10:50:42 pm
Lovely car  :happy2:

I agree with the comment that it should definitely have an exhaust at each side - two at each side would be the dogs. :laugh:


.... x 2

And it would follow the Audi RS-series tradition of two oval tailpipes.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: marty341 on April 05, 2012, 11:03:18 pm
Top class motor   :drool: :drool: JEALOUS.  :wink:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: berg on April 07, 2012, 01:45:32 pm
after one of these next and would have to be white or grey for me  :happy2:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: cupra_k1 on April 07, 2012, 03:43:47 pm
That is lovely mate, congrats. Let the modding begin  :grin:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: parks on April 07, 2012, 05:13:15 pm
lovely motor,

strange that its more practical than the TTRS and yet 5k cheaper too.  would deff have the RS3 over the TTRS.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: RedRobin on April 07, 2012, 05:32:35 pm
lovely motor,

strange that its more practical than the TTRS and yet 5k cheaper too.  would deff have the RS3 over the TTRS.


....I think it's just a matter of which car suits your needs. Like you, it would be the RS3 for me and only the 5-door and S-tronic that it is. But in other circumstances I might be interested in the TTRS, although Porsches would then also become a consideration and I'd prefer a Cayman S.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: greyedition30GTI on April 07, 2012, 06:40:27 pm
lovely motor mate! Seen one on the road today and looked stunning!
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: dav-aberdeen on April 07, 2012, 07:19:07 pm
Lovely car! Great choice. It will be ace to actually get some grip :)
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: smyffalis on April 08, 2012, 02:13:11 pm
Stunning motor mate! In the best colour of them all  :happy2:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: bushypad on April 08, 2012, 03:11:42 pm
Absolute beast! You gonna get the alloys powder coated?
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: wannie on April 09, 2012, 09:13:18 am
looks mint :wink:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: mines a leon on April 09, 2012, 09:32:09 pm
Holy hell that's nice!
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Janner_Sy on April 09, 2012, 09:48:30 pm
My favourite motor of the minute.  I need to earn more cash  :sad1:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: CarrG on April 09, 2012, 10:21:57 pm
Thanks Guys  :drinking:

Tbh the Cupra was a tough act to beat. Lacked a bit of traction but fun  :driver:

The RS is abit safe.  Remap required  :grin:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Tamiyoman on April 10, 2012, 02:42:07 pm
A remap should squeeze out around 400bhp, more if you go stage 2 with exhaust, saying I believe that engine could probably handle 500bhp easily  :happy2:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: w8scc on April 10, 2012, 03:52:14 pm
Awesome car mate ! That 2.5 engine has alot to offer !!
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Kregiel on April 10, 2012, 04:11:14 pm
that's amazing car! I would have one of those in a moment if only they were in manual!! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: cal tdi on April 11, 2012, 09:58:19 am
Gorgeous engine in every way. And like previously mentioned that zorst doesn't do it justice it needs a twin oval rs4 style or at least one
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Deako on April 11, 2012, 05:04:48 pm
My favourite motor of the minute.  I need to earn more cash  :sad1:

Or just stop spending it all on the HomMobil!!  :happy2:

We have a TTRS at work at the mo. Its up for £29k. Haven't found out what discount I can get on it, but really wish I could afford a decent deposit on it.  :sad1:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: RedRobin on April 11, 2012, 05:16:32 pm

The RS is a bit safe.  Remap required  :grin:


....I think that it's more likely that the RS3 just feels a bit safe. That's the downside of quattro, unless you are a rally driver you won't experience so much feedback - They are less tactile than a hot hatch.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: gobbleplease on April 11, 2012, 05:41:33 pm
that's amazing car! I would have one of those in a moment if only they were in manual!! :signLOL:

As above !
Crackin car though !
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: andrewparker on April 11, 2012, 06:03:04 pm
We have a TTRS at work at the mo. Its up for £29k. Haven't found out what discount I can get on it, but really wish I could afford a decent deposit on it.  :sad1:

You not enjoying the Polo anymore?
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Deako on April 11, 2012, 06:20:19 pm
We have a TTRS at work at the mo. Its up for £29k. Haven't found out what discount I can get on it, but really wish I could afford a decent deposit on it.  :sad1:

You not enjoying the Polo anymore?

Yes. There is always the next step to look forward to though.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: andrewparker on April 11, 2012, 06:33:23 pm
For £29k I'd be going for that lovely Boxster :wink:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: CarrG on April 11, 2012, 07:04:47 pm
Its going back in again tomorrow.  :sad1:

Already had both interior door handles changed because they squeaked and now the door rattles  :fighting:

Build quality doesn't seem what it was.
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: geordie56 on April 11, 2012, 07:21:57 pm
Deako, hey what's the specs on this pal and colour? Have you got an pics?
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: TimJK on April 11, 2012, 08:10:29 pm
Love both the motors! Very nice
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Kregiel on April 12, 2012, 11:12:42 am

The RS is a bit safe.  Remap required  :grin:


....I think that it's more likely that the RS3 just feels a bit safe. That's the downside of quattro, unless you are a rally driver you won't experience so much feedback - They are less tactile than a hot hatch.

Agreed!
The lack of feedback in AWD is the reason many opt for fwd/rwd despite traction deficiencies!
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: RedRobin on April 12, 2012, 11:14:21 am
^^^^
Yep, it's all about the feel and the sound. And that applies to more than just cars!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Audi RS3
Post by: Deako on April 12, 2012, 11:44:30 am
Deako, hey what's the specs on this pal and colour? Have you got an pics?

Sent you a PM.