RS7 gone RS3 arrived

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RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:53 am

Hmmm, RS7 deffo best car I have ever owned but couple things encouraged my decision.

1. MPG crazy, lucky to get 19
2. Huge car, wife really struggled
3. Turbo failures. Oil going to the turbos passes through an filter that clogs and fries the turbos
4. Continual misfires due to oil ring sticking

The last 2 are huge money pits

Other than that, quiet, comfy, fast, great handling for size, great looks, awesome sound with milltek, and massive tuning potential.

Done 250 miles with the RS3. Road noise is a joke, handling is great but suspension is hard as horn, MPG is fantastic. Exhaust sounds crap due to GPF. On the plus side ecu is same as the old car.

Looking forward to improving a very good base car

Noise, bin P Zeros and sound proofing
Rock hard, Bilstien coilovers
Exhaust, bin cats and GPF
Power, well not hard to work out.
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Brooner » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:55 am

will be interested to see how long this one lasts :biggrin3:

as for the road noise not a RS3 but the wife's S3 seems fine with MPS4s
but never had a chance to compare as i changed the tyres soon as we bout it for winters on the 18"
and gt a set of BBS 19 and fitted them with the MPS4s tyres

look forward to the modding
2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:26 am

Will be changing to MPS4s. Had them on my M5. Massive grip not sure about noise but can't be worse than P Zeros. When I had my S3 I found the same and bought wheels with F1s on made a huge difference.

Car is a bit laggy prob the daft GPF slowing turbo response, pretty fast though.

It's going to last forever, sick of wasting money. Do you get rehab for car addiction 😂😂
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by 535dboy » Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:05 pm

I’ll give until September!
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Brooner » Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:19 pm

Paulm wrote:
Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:26 am
Will be changing to MPS4s. Had them on my M5. Massive grip not sure about noise but can't be worse than P Zeros. When I had my S3 I found the same and bought wheels with F1s on made a huge difference.

Car is a bit laggy prob the daft GPF slowing turbo response, pretty fast though.

It's going to last forever, sick of wasting money. Do you get rehab for car addiction 😂😂
try the Betty FORD clink :jump:
2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:40 am

535dboy wrote:
Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:05 pm
I’ll give until September!
lol.
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:41 am

Brooner wrote:
Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:19 pm
Paulm wrote:
Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:26 am
Will be changing to MPS4s. Had them on my M5. Massive grip not sure about noise but can't be worse than P Zeros. When I had my S3 I found the same and bought wheels with F1s on made a huge difference.

Car is a bit laggy prob the daft GPF slowing turbo response, pretty fast though.

It's going to last forever, sick of wasting money. Do you get rehab for car addiction 😂😂
try the Betty FORD clink :jump:

:lol: :lol:
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Brooner » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:37 pm

We will need some pictures up
2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by 535dboy » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:50 pm

Brooner wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:37 pm
We will need some pictures up
Before he sells it :biggrin3:
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:09 pm

A few attached.

Audi force you down certain options which I don't like. You used to be able to spec any combination but not any more. Bit of a joke really.

I would not Pay £4k for sport pack as I did not want the sports exhaust, black pack or pan roof but that makes it impossible to have the quilted seats :thumbsdown:

Similarly I had to buy the comfort pack to get comfort access which forces you to buy the upgraded sound system (and something else I cant remember what) which I did not want.

Mag ride is £1k, it used to be free on the saloon. Again I did not spec it, I would have it for free but not worth £1k.

only spec'd Silver wheels as I intend changing the colour or wheels, not decided yet.

As for no black pack for the above reason but I want the carbon look anyway.

Had to spec the Matrix lights though. Had them on 2 different cars and they are amazing.
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BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Lady Penelope » Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:03 am

Enjoying your comments on your car ownership history there! New car looks nice...
RS4 B7 2007 Cabriolet Misano Red
Revolution carbon air intake, KW adjustable springs, Da Vinci 20" summer rims, OEM 19" winter chrome and black rims, Audi Ceramic front brakes, Milltek cat back non resonated valved exhaust, US spec black front grill, MRC stage 2, Piano black interior + cream leather buckets. EM Tuning dragon eyes and xenon upgrade, TTRS FBMF steering wheel, TV, Reversing camera, Nav, Red leather fitted luggage.

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by 535dboy » Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:34 am

Lady Penelope wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:03 am
Enjoying your comments on your car ownership history there! New car looks nice...
I’ve just re-read them

It states previous rs3, rubbish ! 😂
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:14 pm

535dboy wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:34 am
Lady Penelope wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:03 am
Enjoying your comments on your car ownership history there! New car looks nice...
I’ve just re-read them

It states previous rs3, rubbish ! 😂
Yeah, old tech, slow, terrible suspension, road noise was horrendous. I liked the S3 but needed something comfier for the in-laws. Bought the wife a car so no need for a comfy car. On saying that the RS is pretty solid. I think my kart is comfier :lol:
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:15 pm

Lady Penelope wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:03 am
Enjoying your comments on your car ownership history there! New car looks nice...
Thanks :thumbs:
BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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Re: RS7 gone RS3 arrived

Post by Paulm » Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:49 am

Couple of parts arrived.


MSS Springs look good and seem to get a good rep
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BMW 540i
2018 GTR
F90 M5
X3MC
RS3 Saloon
RS7 FL best car I've owned. No faith in turbo oil screen (turbos failing) or sticking oil scraper ring causing missfires.
F10 M5 LCI still no rear grip lol
S7 black Edition Too big and heavy
S3 8V FL DSG 310ps, road noise is a joke
RS3 8P Rubbish
C7 RS6 Fantastic car but missed playing
GTR R35 800bhp, too extreme, crazy fast though
911 Turbo Remapped. Hated it
F10 M5, awesome but no rear grip
RS6 V10 700BHP crazy
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 600bhp

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