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Offline johnboy07

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have my new s3 but confused
« on: May 27, 2012, 07:58:39 pm »
Just picked up my08 s3 and the guy said when i picked it up it may have been chipped before i bought it or remapped but having only driven this one i dont know. It doesnt seem that quick to me. Ive come from a 288bhp ko3 gti and its NO where near that feeling. Any way i could know?

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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2012, 08:14:28 pm »
RR or log the boost...
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2012, 08:20:35 pm »
1. standard car would only have 262 bhp, so he could be lying and you'd be down 26bhp on what you're used to

2. it's heavier

3. more drag through the quattro system

4. K04s have a little more turbo lag, so may be down to that

(5. it's broken)

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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 08:27:42 pm »
Quote from: johnboy07 on May 27, 2012, 07:58:39 pm
Just picked up my08 s3 and the guy said when i picked it up it may have been chipped before i bought it or remapped but having only driven this one i dont know. It doesnt seem that quick to me. Ive come from a 288bhp ko3 gti and its NO where near that feeling. Any way i could know?

Thanks

Mine also felt slower than my stage 2+ K03 GTi, but you're in for a shock if u take the S3 to stage 2+ especially in the wet where your GTi would be sliding all over the place  :pomppomp:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 08:40:16 pm »
oh im definately doing that jussa. got the hpfp internals arriving tuesday and hopefully the itg by the end of the week, for now im just going to remove the pre cat and get revo software.

i just dont thik it was software. i cant hear the turbo spooling and it doesnt really pull me back so i think he wa talking rubbish but will get revo this week and will know for sur then
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 08:50:46 pm »




couple of pics before i get modding
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 09:30:08 pm »
you should replace your RNS-E with the later version Darren has for sale

you won't regret it  :happy2:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2012, 10:06:15 pm »
Quote from: sub39h on May 27, 2012, 09:30:08 pm
you should replace your RNS-E with the later version Darren has for sale

you won't regret it  :happy2:

What is the difference?
Which version would I have?
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2012, 10:46:07 pm »
Quote from: Jussa on May 27, 2012, 10:06:15 pm
Quote from: sub39h on May 27, 2012, 09:30:08 pm
you should replace your RNS-E with the later version Darren has for sale

you won't regret it  :happy2:

What is the difference?
Which version would I have?

chances are if yours is an MY10+ it'll be the later one (i.e. early facelifts still have the old unit)

the definitive way to tell is if it has a "MEDIA" button instead of a "CD/TV" button then it's the later one.

differences are:

1. higher resolution screen
2. faster processing
3. compatible with AMI (so full iPod track/artist display)
4. compatible with SDHC cards up to 32GB (with no track number limit) 
« Last Edit: May 28, 2012, 12:12:38 pm by sub39h »
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2012, 11:11:15 pm »
Revo????

Get APR dude  :happy2:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 10:24:15 am »
Always been a revo man myself and there local to me. One thing i have to say is wow when it comes to launching it. Never felt grip off the mark like it before. Used to alot of wheelspin and not alot else  :signLOL: not really fused about the sat nav either. It works well and for just a few additions i cant warrent the money. Thanks though  :happy2:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2012, 11:10:49 am »
Well thats what i thought (less powerful) and heavy (i have a standard ED30 , but had a bluefin upgrade on it occasionally ) i had always wanted an S3 but looking at my 2007 ED30 (value £12k) and as an example the S3 recently for sale in this for sale section at £20k to spend another £8k for something less entertaining would be madness. Its done more miles than my Ed30 too. I love my ED30 so much  :drool:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2012, 03:34:09 pm »
You can get a decent s3 for 16k these days. Still alot of money especially for me coming from a gti worth 8k. But for me the build quality grip and styling does it for me. Plus soon i will find the money to go stage 2+ and with the grip aswell i will be loving it then
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2012, 04:19:49 pm »
Quote from: johnboy07 on May 28, 2012, 03:34:09 pm
You can get a decent s3 for 16k these days. Still alot of money especially for me coming from a gti worth 8k. But for me the build quality grip and styling does it for me. Plus soon i will find the money to go stage 2+ and with the grip aswell i will be loving it then

The grip is immense, and wait until u launch it at stage 2+  :laugh:

U going to Inters this year?  I could show u a DSG launch  :happy2:
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Re: have my new s3 but confused
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2012, 10:47:09 pm »
Was thinking about going with vas. The garage i use for revo. If i do that would be awesome mate. Know as soo as i do i will be going stage 2+ lol. Just cnt believe the cars it out pulls off the line even standar. Love it
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