Why the RS 3 handles so badly
- John Johnson
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Yeah . It surprised me at millbrook but the suspension is a tad soft but it's quite perky
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Yeah so did I
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
nice trolling
if you think the RS3's engine is a long way north of the front axel try looking at an RS2 or a urquatty
i loved the 1M coupe, came very close to buying one, but for me on the road (with me driving) the 1M would not see which way i went in the 3
looking at how little they have depreciated i still regret not getting one
if you think the RS3's engine is a long way north of the front axel try looking at an RS2 or a urquatty
i loved the 1M coupe, came very close to buying one, but for me on the road (with me driving) the 1M would not see which way i went in the 3
looking at how little they have depreciated i still regret not getting one
The Hedgehog, creator of RS4.org, back in of the RS fold yet again, third time lucky
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Agree with Dave 100%. TBO I like the way the 3 handles especially when it's curvy uphill bits. With all the front end weight bias evident in that pic earlier on I am surprised the 3 handles so well....
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
HYFR wrote:The engine might as well be in another post code!
Thats funny
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Why can't Audi sort their packaging out? That top-down view is pretty appauling.
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
I reckon the new RS 3 will have the correct package. The current S3 certainly has as it is really nimble, great fun and has a lovely interior (need to spec it though, of course). Let's just hope they use some of the pros of the S3 and then just crank it up then they have got a real winner for the next RS 3.sixspeed wrote:Why can't Audi sort their packaging out? That top-down view is pretty appauling.
I am sure Audi have seen all the negative RS 3 feedback (current owners excluded) and will really go to town on it. Especially with the A45 entering the market and the M135i getting cracking reviews. Audi have no choice but to make it a cracker, although shouldn't all RS cars be cracking?
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
True and theres 20-30 years or progress since then .... AmazinglyDave_Hedgehog wrote:nice trolling
if you think the RS3's engine is a long way north of the front axel try looking at an RS2 or a urquatty
i loved the 1M coupe, came very close to buying one, but for me on the road (with me driving) the 1M would not see which way i went in the 3
looking at how little they have depreciated i still regret not getting one
Current toys in the garage
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles
Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles
Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
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Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Driving the rear and front wheels compromises engine position, the RS3 engine is better positioned than many 4WD cars because it's transverse not longitudinal (RS2)
It's a worthwhile compromise because of the vastly superior power delivery and better performance
The new platform may be better sorted but so far it's only using the terrible 4 pot engine, an engine so crap they have to put a fake sound speaker in the engine bay lol
The next RS3 is not going to a skunkworks car but rather a stock line mass produced car which may get the 4 pot as if fits easily, lots of rumours ATM most saying 4 pot
It's a worthwhile compromise because of the vastly superior power delivery and better performance
The new platform may be better sorted but so far it's only using the terrible 4 pot engine, an engine so crap they have to put a fake sound speaker in the engine bay lol
The next RS3 is not going to a skunkworks car but rather a stock line mass produced car which may get the 4 pot as if fits easily, lots of rumours ATM most saying 4 pot
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
This weeks Autocar states 2.5ltr 5 pot.
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Just like the crap 3.0T Audi engine and 4.0TT BMW engine using noise enhancers?Dave_Hedgehog wrote:Driving the rear and front wheels compromises engine position, the RS3 engine is better positioned than many 4WD cars because it's transverse not longitudinal (RS2)
It's a worthwhile compromise because of the vastly superior power delivery and better performance
The new platform may be better sorted but so far it's only using the terrible 4 pot engine, an engine so crap they have to put a fake sound speaker in the engine bay lol
The next RS3 is not going to a skunkworks car but rather a stock line mass produced car which may get the 4 pot as if fits easily, lots of rumours ATM most saying 4 pot
Also, of course the new platform is only using a 4 pot, it's a small car and the RS is yet to released which could be a 5 pot. Why would they make a 5 pot S3, or 5 pot diesel? There's no need.
The next RS 3 isn't going to be a skunkworks car, I think people just hope it's not like the 8P RS 3 and going off the 8V S3 it should be a good one.
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2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
RS2 had a cast-iron engine, not really a fair comparison. Also, it had quattro, not haldex. Apple juice versus orange juice.
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Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
I think orange juice is better than apple juice.bam_bam wrote:RS2 had a cast-iron engine, not really a fair comparison. Also, it had quattro, not haldex. Apple juice versus orange juice.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
Re: Why the RS 3 handles so badly
Most of the people that knock the RS3 8P have never actually driven one... point to point the RS3 is a fast capable car and with very little cash can be transformed into something special.Nickyboy wrote:Just like the crap 3.0T Audi engine and 4.0TT BMW engine using noise enhancers?Dave_Hedgehog wrote:Driving the rear and front wheels compromises engine position, the RS3 engine is better positioned than many 4WD cars because it's transverse not longitudinal (RS2)
It's a worthwhile compromise because of the vastly superior power delivery and better performance
The new platform may be better sorted but so far it's only using the terrible 4 pot engine, an engine so crap they have to put a fake sound speaker in the engine bay lol
The next RS3 is not going to a skunkworks car but rather a stock line mass produced car which may get the 4 pot as if fits easily, lots of rumours ATM most saying 4 pot
Also, of course the new platform is only using a 4 pot, it's a small car and the RS is yet to released which could be a 5 pot. Why would they make a 5 pot S3, or 5 pot diesel? There's no need.
The next RS 3 isn't going to be a skunkworks car, I think people just hope it's not like the 8P RS 3 and going off the 8V S3 it should be a good one.
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