I'd take paddles over manual any day now I’ve tasted the sweet, sweet glorious DSG gearbox. It's a masterpiece.
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I'm sure they're great when they work but I like the manual stick method, just feels a bit more visceral. There's obviously more stuff to (potentially) go wrong in these semi-auto setups too - expensively wrong. *EDIT* - there's also the extra servicing costs too.
I've read great reviews of the RS5 but I've also read some slightly negative ones and those that criticised it did so based on the transmission. I'd have one in a heartbeat if it came in a manual option, the car looks awesome and it's got *that* engine...
Cheers for the input and worthwhile debate guys. All helps 
I'm going to hook up a test drive soon I feel, and probably the paddle shift box to see what it's like as I've never driven one.
Oldish design or not, the S3's still look fresh enough to me. BMW 3 Series, Golf's, 911's - all using a basic template design now for years and just growing on it year by year, why? Because that formula works, and they know it sells. Low risk strategy yes, but it's a winning one and always will be. The A3 is the same. It's a German car thing, but we know the can be pretty sensible when it comes to a new version of car
It's a fairly subtle, understated car the S3, but can cover the ground really quick with great ease, which is what I want tbh. Quattro is something I've been after for a long time too. It'll be nice to have that traction with the wheels planted to give good exit speed from the twisty stuff. I will aim for the 360-370bhp mark at REVO stage 2+ with all the big mods in place. Chassis will be left untouched tbh. If I can find a nice stage 2+ example for sale, I'll probably get that than start over again with stage 2+ mod prices staring me in the face...
I drove my car back from Bluewater tonight and it still amazes me how quick the needle moves when your in 5th and 6th on the motorway, really pulls hard. It still gives me lots of joy this car
I had considered the latest Focus RS as a replacement, ask DK about our conversation about them a few nights back. Only thing is the price is still too high and I don't think I could spend all that cash on a Ford tbh. Good car though!
I think a stage 2+ S3 will be more than quick enough for me. Standard 0-60 is around 5.4 seconds and this is with 265bhp at standard tune... 360-370 will be pretty epic from a stand still I would have thought.. Let alone mid to top end pull that everyone raves about with other stage 2+ cars, i.e mk2 Cupras.
I'm going to hook up a test drive soon I feel, and probably the paddle shift box to see what it's like as I've never driven one.
Oldish design or not, the S3's still look fresh enough to me. BMW 3 Series, Golf's, 911's - all using a basic template design now for years and just growing on it year by year, why? Because that formula works, and they know it sells. Low risk strategy yes, but it's a winning one and always will be. The A3 is the same. It's a German car thing, but we know the can be pretty sensible when it comes to a new version of car
It's a fairly subtle, understated car the S3, but can cover the ground really quick with great ease, which is what I want tbh. Quattro is something I've been after for a long time too. It'll be nice to have that traction with the wheels planted to give good exit speed from the twisty stuff. I will aim for the 360-370bhp mark at REVO stage 2+ with all the big mods in place. Chassis will be left untouched tbh. If I can find a nice stage 2+ example for sale, I'll probably get that than start over again with stage 2+ mod prices staring me in the face...
I drove my car back from Bluewater tonight and it still amazes me how quick the needle moves when your in 5th and 6th on the motorway, really pulls hard. It still gives me lots of joy this car
I had considered the latest Focus RS as a replacement, ask DK about our conversation about them a few nights back. Only thing is the price is still too high and I don't think I could spend all that cash on a Ford tbh. Good car though!
I think a stage 2+ S3 will be more than quick enough for me. Standard 0-60 is around 5.4 seconds and this is with 265bhp at standard tune... 360-370 will be pretty epic from a stand still I would have thought.. Let alone mid to top end pull that everyone raves about with other stage 2+ cars, i.e mk2 Cupras.
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Tiny update..
Free screws turned up from Dave @ Sere, fast delivery as usual. Can't praise the guy enough really!! Always served me well.
Still making progress on the car despite deciding next year will be my last with her.
Stuck in the missing plastic screw just to tidy things up a bit, looks much better in my OCD eyes now
The bay could do with a good clean but not sure I will now till after winter lol..
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Free screws turned up from Dave @ Sere, fast delivery as usual. Can't praise the guy enough really!! Always served me well.
Still making progress on the car despite deciding next year will be my last with her.
Stuck in the missing plastic screw just to tidy things up a bit, looks much better in my OCD eyes now
The bay could do with a good clean but not sure I will now till after winter lol..Pics:
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I hate those stupid clips, no matter how careful you are when taking them off your bound to break one or two grrrr!!
Yep! Rubbish weak plastic clips but they go in very easy
Are you missing any El? I've got 3 or 4 spare
FOC for me mate. I got 5 in a pack but only needed one
If you've been a good customer to Dave before he may send these out in the same way for you dude
Yep! Rubbish weak plastic clips but they go in very easy
Are you missing any El? I've got 3 or 4 spare
FOC for me mate. I got 5 in a pack but only needed one
If you've been a good customer to Dave before he may send these out in the same way for you dude
Cool, iv bought a few things off them over 100 quids worth anyway
When I fitted my FMIC heated those clips with a hair drier before I took them out, the day I did it it snowed so they were pretty cold
I can think of nicer things to do in the snow mate... fitting FMIC's comes way down on the list lol.
Should be ok then mate. Give Dave a call or pm, I'm sure you'll be fine
Is that 5w 30 mate? It's so much pricier than Magnatec..
Ha, the mani is a bit grubby actually, the whole bay needs a clean tbh
Haha I don't want to do I? Lol
Hmm let me know of any bargainous places for some Castrol then matey.
after seeing you replace that 1 clip t0m its really starting to bug me that im missing 2 now haha
Quick and slightly rubbish video I took tonight around some back roads on the way home from my mates. You don't get to see the road the video is all for the noise really..
Still find this car very savage! Especially now it's getting colder, the car gets faster
Was great fun and the car sounds the dogs, I love it. P.S sorry about my music I had on, didn't realise it was that loud, lol. Can't beat driving to some trance.
Still find this car very savage! Especially now it's getting colder, the car gets faster
Was great fun and the car sounds the dogs, I love it. P.S sorry about my music I had on, didn't realise it was that loud, lol. Can't beat driving to some trance.
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