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Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
07-30-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,740
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

On my 2002 Audi A6, the ECU was coded to the...

On my 2002 Audi A6, the ECU was coded to the theft prevention computer (imobilizer). It took a lot of effort to reprogram the other computers if a new ECU for the engine was installed. Think about...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
06-02-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,852
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

So, after 2,200 miles, your "add oil" warning...

So, after 2,200 miles, your "add oil" warning turns on. I really don't know what you could possibly blame on the dealership.

If they didn't change the oil, then the oil quality will still be fine...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
05-07-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,474
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I've had my S3 on the race track up to 130mph....

I've had my S3 on the race track up to 130mph. Ran in fully Dynamic/Sport mode. Had zero twitchyness on the track.

Something is wrong with that car. Audi is not going to sell a car which handles...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
05-01-2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,769
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Do it yourself. Be sure to buy high temperature...

Do it yourself. Be sure to buy high temperature caliper paint. Otherwise, the paint will brun off/fade.

For me, painting standard calipers a bright red color is something that people with...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-08-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Insulating a car battery is pretty common. The...

Insulating a car battery is pretty common. The engine compartment is hot, and the insulation extends the life of the battery. The battery in the rear hatch of my 2004 mini cooper lasted about 8 or...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-07-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I experience the same thing in my 2015 S3, as did...

I experience the same thing in my 2015 S3, as did my 21 year old daughter when she drove it.

I have gotten used to it, and surprisingly it does not bother me. The computer keeps the RPMs really...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-07-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,430
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Audi RS-3 sedan coming to U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150406/OEM04/304069983/audis-keogh:-rs-3-q8-coming-to-u.s.

April 6, 2015 - 12:01 am ET

NEW YORK -- Audi of America CEO Scott Keogh said the high-performance RS...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-06-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,250
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Yes, mid 1:35s is what I was doing with street...

Yes, mid 1:35s is what I was doing with street tires and the stock brake pads. I was intentionally not pushing the braking very hard because of the pads were being cooked when lightly pushed.

In...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-27-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,250
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Video of my second session driving the S3 at...

Video of my second session driving the S3 at Summit Point main circuit is at:

http://betterlap.com/LogFiles/Fairfax944/BLV1426949108700.mp4
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-25-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,440
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

The suspension will get softer during the...

The suspension will get softer during the break-in period. You'll also get used to it. When the car hits a thousand miles, you won't even remember this issue. At least that's the way it was on my...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-24-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,250
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Exactly! As I wrote, the Porsche PDK transmission...

Exactly! As I wrote, the Porsche PDK transmission has totally different shift programming. The S3 is my daily driver, and my Porsche 944 turbo track car is a manual transmission, with no stability...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-23-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,440
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I have the 19" wheels with the Continental summer...

I have the 19" wheels with the Continental summer tires and magnet suspension. I have zero road noise from the tires, and the ride is not bad at all. I previously owned a 2013 S6, and even with the...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-23-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,250
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Yeah, I did not manually shift the DSG...

Yeah, I did not manually shift the DSG transmission. I should have tried it, but since I never paddle shift on the street and when I had my 2013 S6 on the track I did not do as well with the paddle...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-22-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,250
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

2015 S3 on Track

This weekend, I took my S3 to Summit Point raceway, located in West Virginia. Drove the main circuit which is 2.0 miles long and has 10 turns.

I have been driving on road circuits for 13 years,...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-17-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,442
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I thought headlight washers were mandatory in the...

I thought headlight washers were mandatory in the U.S. on HID [and LED] equipped cars.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-13-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Nice, Congrats! Sepang is the best color!

Nice, Congrats! Sepang is the best color!
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-12-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 487,503
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

When I was just about done installing mine, I...

When I was just about done installing mine, I thought I pulled/broke a wire or connection when I saw the loose green wire. I then realized that this is the way it was shipped, and just left it...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-12-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,346
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

salvadorik, have you tried driving your S3 with...

salvadorik, have you tried driving your S3 with the suspension in the automatic mode? It gives a comfortable ride when simply driving along, but I believe the car senses when you're cornering or...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-11-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,346
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Hmmm, what suspension do you have, and what do...

Hmmm, what suspension do you have, and what do you really want?

If you're unhappy with the suspension, I'm guessing that you don't have the adjustable magnetic suspension, correct?

You want a...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-10-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,203
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Review of Kufatec is pretty similar to what you...

Review of Kufatec is pretty similar to what you state:
Kufatec Fiscon - Not so great. - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-10-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Welcome, Beautiful car. Looks a lot like mine. ...

Welcome, Beautiful car. Looks a lot like mine. So far, the 3 mods I did to my S3 were:

1) backup camera
2) winter tires/wheels for winter use
3) Pro Clip cell phone holder (Car Phone...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-06-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,644
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I had those diamond quilted sports seats in my...

I had those diamond quilted sports seats in my 2013 S6. They were really nice.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-03-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,145
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I have not read the warranty, so I don't know. ...

I have not read the warranty, so I don't know. But, if you use it every single day a couple of times per day, I'm pretty sure it does for the transmission. There is a counter which keeps track how...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-03-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,145
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

I would take it in for service. Could be an...

I would take it in for service. Could be an early sign of a failing transmission. Of course, if use of launch control voids the warranty, then maybe you should forget about it.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
03-02-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,827
Posted By Fairfax 4.0T

Were they manual transmission cars that you...

Were they manual transmission cars that you tuned? There is always a week link, and a non-manual transmission is often an issue with increased power.
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