Welcome newcomers, please introduce yourself!

[S3butch]

Hi guys, I'm marc, from montreal, canada. Just bought a 2016 audi s3 after trading an e46 m3. First time owning an audi and looking forward to it!

 

[ViperG]

Nice welcome Marc. Both great cars I had a 2003 E46 M3 myself. I would imagine that an AWD S3 would suit the Canadian weather better than the RWD E46.

 

[Auter]

Hey everyone I just got my 2015 S3 a couple days ago. My older brother made me fall in love with cars, however I am new to it all and a little overwhelmed. Excited to be here and learn!

 

[Britjohn]

Hi everyone I am in Chicago and own a 2015 S3, one of the initial models with seat upgrades and more. I have owned it since 2017.

 

[YngDddy]

Greetings all, first time Audi owner. Purchased a used 2018 S3 that was lower mileage (12.5K). So far, lots of fun, but I have a limited frame of reference having never driven a performance vehicle previously. Will be looking for insight and recommendations from this group.

 

[ViperG]

Welcome. Just keep up with the unusually low maintenance schedules they are important for the rear haldex and transmission. If you're coming from a 100k mile service car. Audi is not on that schedule. Easy fluid changes but they cannot be neglected. Then just drive the sh** out of it no other issues.

 

[AirmaxLondon]

Hi, I'm Thomas, I own a A3 Sline Tdi 🤦🏾‍♂️.
I'm currently negotiating a deal for a 2012 S3, the car I couldn't afford when I bought the Tdi.
Haven't stuck my nose in a forum since the mk4 Golf, does anyone have any advice on things to look out for when test driving the S3, it's unmodified I believe, and has done about 78k.

Thanks. 😊

 

[TommieS3]

Hi, I'm Thomas, I own a A3 Sline Tdi 🤦🏾‍♂️.
I'm currently negotiating a deal for a 2012 S3, the car I couldn't afford when I bought the Tdi.
Haven't stuck my nose in a forum since the mk4 Golf, does anyone have any advice on things to look out for when test driving the S3, it's unmodified I believe, and has done about 78k.

Thanks. 😊

Welcome aboard!

 

[digdeep0169]

Hola Everyone! I'm Ray from Alb, NM (USA) car enthusiast. Days away from pulling trigger on a Nardo Gray RS3. Currently I drive a hopped up 12' Camaro SS with lots of mods and 150shot Nitrous. 590~HP corrected. BQM: 11.8x @118mph our elevation is 5500 and DA is usually 7500+.

 

[S3Mike]

Hola Everyone! I'm Ray from Alb, NM (USA) car enthusiast. Days away from pulling trigger on a Nardo Gray RS3. Currently I drive a hopped up 12' Camaro SS with lots of mods and 150shot Nitrous. 590~HP corrected. BQM: 11.8x @118mph our elevation is 5500 and DA is usually 7500+.

That Camaro sounds like a beast. Welcome to the group and looking forward to seeing your mod plans for the RS3..if you do end up getting it.

 

[digdeep0169]

That Camaro sounds like a beast. Welcome to the group and looking forward to seeing your mod plans for the RS3..if you do end up getting it.

Thank you!
she’s a bit rowdy… My motto is disturbing the peace 😉

 

[s3geez]

Hi everyone, i'm Jon from the UK, long time S3 admirer, now owner, but possibly now regretting it so keep an eye out for me on the tech help page

 

[ViperG]

Hi everyone, i'm Jon from the UK, long time S3 admirer, now owner, but possibly now regretting it so keep an eye out for me on the tech help page

Welcome and uh oh what's wrong that you might be regretting the purchase?

 

[BrilliantS3]

Hi everyone, i'm Jon from the UK, long time S3 admirer, now owner, but possibly now regretting it so keep an eye out for me on the tech help page

Congrats...post up some pics

 

[EBYS3]

Welcome to the Audi S3 Forum. Please take a moment and introduce yourself, tell us what you currently drive or just say "Hi".

Thanks again for joining, and welcome aboard!

Hi my name is Marc and I’m from Surrey in the UK, currently driving a stage 3 S3 8V sportback and loving it 👍🏻

 

[Rollin Trigga]

Hi guys, my names Asim & I’m based in Sheffield in the UK. I’ve had a few Audi S3’s and currently have a 2010 Audi S3 8p sportback which is stage 3+ producing 420bhp

 

[Navarras3]

Hello all, long time Audi enthusiasts . Living in SoCal ,But pretty new to the 8V platform. Love every day with the car and have big plans. Currently just stage 2 eurodyne on e85. It is currently my daily driver but do plan on doing some auto cross and pushing the limits of the car . So if anyone out there has been down this road already please send me some feedback or advice ! I’d love to learn some more on the platform and meet likeminded people. 🤙🏽

 

[down2earth]

Hi All

Had my 2017 Audi S3 Black Edition (27K Miles) now 2 months and lovin' it (love sleepers). Audi not for everyone but love the feel of sitting in an Audi. Previously owned an Audi 80 Sport and an A3 2.0 TDI (had her for 10 years and actually shed a tear sending her off to the knackers yard). Also have a driving share of a 2021 Convertible MINI JCW but find the ride harder (avoiding pot holes is a must) and space is often an issue.

Previously had BMW 5 series (great fun RWD) and a very disappointing 3 series which I got shot of within 6 months of buying (hated the gear ratio around UK towns in rush hour). Also MiniGT1250 (first car), a Renault 9 GTL (the only car bought for me by my Dad after ragging the MINI to oblivion), a very poor Vauxhall Astra Estate (which I hated even more the the BMW 3 series) and a VW Passat 20V 2.0T Sport (fun but snaked all over the road under heavy acceleration).

Love my S3 (even though the oil temp gauge is hidden and once found is shown in a rather naff dash display) and here to learn what upgrades are possible (without effecting longevity), what issues I can expect (water pump/electricals) and any advice along the way to optimise my investment.

Safe driving and mashing all.

 

[down2earth]

Whats up people! Super pumped just bought my 2017 Audi S3, at some point will be doing some work to improve performance, also looking for some exterior parts to improve the look. Let me know what you guys think or advice!

Black Rims. Would contrast the grey nicely ... if understated it'll be under-rated and as such ... underestimated.

 

[92683]

Hello all, long time Audi enthusiasts . Living in SoCal ,But pretty new to the 8V platform. Love every day with the car and have big plans. Currently just stage 2 eurodyne on e85. It is currently my daily driver but do plan on doing some auto cross and pushing the limits of the car . So if anyone out there has been down this road already please send me some feedback or advice ! I’d love to learn some more on the platform and meet likeminded people. 🤙🏽 View attachment 1104 View attachment 1105

nice, im also in socal.
we should meet up and roll.
i have the cobb ap and have the tcu mapped on the car so far. i recently did my downpipe and want to drive with that for a few more months or so before doing the ecu remap. which can be done anytime at home from my accessport.