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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By salvadorik

Yup, it is thermostat. My previous 2012 C7 3.0T...

Yup, it is thermostat. My previous 2012 C7 3.0T had a failed thermostat at around 50K miles, which exhibited similar symptoms you described. it would be around 5-6 hour job so I guess a dealer would...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
06-03-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,231
Posted By salvadorik

I think what Audi meant by having upgradable...

I think what Audi meant by having upgradable system is that the customers don't have to wait until the next generation or facelift is introduced. Simply next model year of the current generation...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
06-02-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,328
Posted By salvadorik

Is it new Quattro system (meaning change of both...

Is it new Quattro system (meaning change of both hardware and software) or is it simply new software? If it is latter then we have a chance to get it updated. I bet improvements in toque...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
05-27-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,231
Posted By salvadorik

The whole purpose of Apple CarPlay for me is to...

The whole purpose of Apple CarPlay for me is to be able to communicate to my cell while having my hands on the wheel. For example I want to have Siri read and reply my text messages, read some of my...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
05-27-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,231
Posted By salvadorik

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Why Hyundai can but Audi can't?

Hi there my fellow A/S3 8V owners. I don't really want to post another rant but I hate to see when mainstream auto brands such Hyundai can retrospectively have their vehicle update with the latest...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
05-04-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,296
Posted By salvadorik

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbu...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_d2823e53c99162f9f66ffc0d073f90fc637b2c0f.jpeg

I got this letter from AOA. The language used on the letter is ambiguous....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-29-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,296
Posted By salvadorik

Magnetic shocks are supposed to last at least...

Magnetic shocks are supposed to last at least during your 4yeah/50,000 miles factory warranty. They are supposed to be maintenance free parts of your car. If they fail to function properly they sure...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-26-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,903
Posted By salvadorik

I had Michelin PSS on my previous A6 C7. They...

I had Michelin PSS on my previous A6 C7. They were awesome for the first 50% of the tire thread (meaning when the tires were fresh). They are actually quiet for what they are, summer performance...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-26-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,879
Posted By salvadorik

I hope you will enjoy an S4 during the test...

I hope you will enjoy an S4 during the test drive. I also hope that S4 wont seem like a pig to you especially after an S3. Yes, the supercharged V6 is awesome. No comparison here to our 2.0T, EA888....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-26-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,879
Posted By salvadorik

S4? Come on buddy! Have you driven S4? S3 is a...

S4? Come on buddy! Have you driven S4? S3 is a lot more fun and is more balanced overall. 034motorsport has pretty much a good solution to rectify a floaty rear end. The rear sway bar and the newly...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-25-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,042
Posted By salvadorik

I totally hear you. The interesting thing is...

I totally hear you. The interesting thing is sometimes when I take a corner aggressively the my S3 surprisingly rotates well under throttle application. And unfortunately there instances where under...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-25-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By salvadorik

I dont have experience taking my audis to cross...

I dont have experience taking my audis to cross nation road trips but I have taken to San Francisco-San Diego- Las Vegas and back to SF a few times. It is like 700 to 800 mile one way road trip....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-22-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 93,352
Posted By salvadorik

This is a standard dealer response and I am not...

This is a standard dealer response and I am not surprised at all. It is the most conservative approach when the vehicle has these symptoms for the first time. And I think it is the right thing to do....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-22-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 93,352
Posted By salvadorik

I am totally on your side here. I just don't see...

I am totally on your side here. I just don't see how the aftermarket exhaust can be a cause for the excessive oil consumption. Pardon me if I seem a bit ignorant about your prior mods but I am...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-13-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By salvadorik

Hey it is all cool. I am sure these are nice set...

Hey it is all cool. I am sure these are nice set of interior accessories. I especially loved thr dimond contrasting stiches.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-13-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By salvadorik

lol that is what i was talking about. Oh wait...

lol that is what i was talking about. Oh wait perhaps we need an additional set of mat protectors that would protect protecting protector that is protecting other protectors. Ok i confused myself...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-13-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By salvadorik

Glad to see the new products getting introduced....

Glad to see the new products getting introduced. By looking at the picture this floor mat or whatever it is called looks really awesome. If the quality of these mats are on par with Audi's interior...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-12-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,601
Posted By salvadorik

NEVER. Doesn't really matter what the dealer says...

NEVER. Doesn't really matter what the dealer says or writes, any malfunctions originated as a result of the APR tune (or any other tune for that matter such as ED, Uni etc) will automatically be...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-10-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,055
Posted By salvadorik

Oh wow there are good things coming huh! I am...

Oh wow there are good things coming huh! I am sure you are going to be delighted with those mods. Look forward to hearing from you.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-10-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,055
Posted By salvadorik

No issues whatsoever. Only improvement in...

No issues whatsoever. Only improvement in cornering and less understeer. Just adding beefier rear bar made a big difference in a good way (with no side effects as far as I am concerned).

This car...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-08-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,055
Posted By salvadorik

Ok I think I should share this with you. When i...

Ok I think I should share this with you. When i bought my new S3 it had very annoying body roll. So in about two weeks i had 034 (Fremont guys) install H&R sway. Driving dynamics improved a lot....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
04-08-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,287
Posted By salvadorik

I actually happen to like the new 2017 A/S3. Audi...

I actually happen to like the new 2017 A/S3. Audi improved upon an already awesome looking sedan (I am talking about the US sedan version). Same headlights as new A4, new and more aggressive front...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
02-24-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 93,352
Posted By salvadorik

No oil is being consumed

My '15 S3 currently has 11,800 miles on odo. Changed oil at 5K service. Oil level didnt change since the last oil change. Knock on the woods this vehicle so far has been the most reliable audi I...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
12-15-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 91,635
Posted By salvadorik

Excellent point. I don't believe the notion that...

Excellent point. I don't believe the notion that a tuned car (presumably flashed ECU) is not adding additional stress on the powertrain and causing a couple of MPG improvement. I am sure Audi...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
08-25-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,230
Posted By salvadorik

I thought the new upcoming IOS 9 is supposed to...

I thought the new upcoming IOS 9 is supposed to take care of it. Apple CarPlay will work on any cars with Bluetooth capability. Might not be as integrated as the cars with dedicated Apple CarPlay...
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