What mods to do first for the RS3?

[naudirs3]

Hi all,

In the process of waiting for my RS3 and I am putting together an upgrades list. I won't be able to do all the upgrades at once, but this is the order I came up with and I wanted to hear your thoughts. It seems tires and a tune would make the most sense, but should I do a tune so soon after getting it? If there are anything you would suggest that isn't on this list, let me know.

1) Tint
2) Tire / Suspension / Wheels
3) Exhaust / Midpipes
4) Stage 1 Tune
5) MISC (Spoiler, headrests, gauges, badges, etc)

Let me know your thoughts. And for anyone that is waiting for their 2019, let me know what you guys plan on getting!

Thanks.

[QuattroRS3]

definitely get one of the Front mount intercoolers for our car as you will see after driving the stock RS3 that the power isn't consistent due to heat soak. Our stock intercooler is tiny and not sufficient at all. Just watch once you upgrade that alone you'll see the consistency when doing spirited driving!

[schwabo]

I got my armrest rewrapped in Alcantara, never got or cold, always right temp.

Don't forget the mid pipes and intake for the sound


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[UNFUXWITHABLE]

With my s3 being a lemon im gonna take it easy at first .

1- whole car ppf or wrapped haven't decided yet . Tints done at the same place along with putting on the OEM carbon fiber spoiler I had for my s3

2- mid pipes to enjoy the stock performance exhaust a bit more

3- try and get aFe to make me an oem sized dry flow intake filter

4- center console refinished in real carbon fiber to add more of a carbon look on the inside / also like the Alcantara armrest idea

5- Forged wheels 19's or 18's ?/ Tires and MSS suspension

6- after " break In " start looking into the JB4 piggyback to NOT void warranty

Then I'll just enjoy the car for the summer and slowly start planning the next list of things to do for spring .

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[naudirs3]

definitely get one of the Front mount intercoolers for our car as you will see after driving the stock RS3 that the power isn't consistent due to heat soak. Our stock intercooler is tiny and not sufficient at all. Just watch once you upgrade that alone you'll see the consistency when doing spirited driving!

I live in lovely California. I'm not even sure of the laws for intercoolers here, but I doubt they have my car in mind. I've done research and I haven't found a straight answer.

[0000 RS5]

I live in lovely California. I'm not even sure of the laws for intercoolers here, but I doubt they have my car in mind. I've done research and I haven't found a straight answer.

There is no law against an intercooler upgrade in CA.

[J_3_f_f]

1) Tint
2) Tire / Suspension / Wheels
3) Exhaust / Midpipes
4) Stage 1 Tune
5) MISC (Spoiler, headrests, gauges, badges, etc)

Let me know your thoughts. And for anyone that is waiting for their 2019, let me know what you guys plan on getting!

Thanks.

I had similar path.
1. Tint and full ppf/ceramic coating
2. MSS installation
3. Midpipe and carbon spoiler
4. Michelin ps4s and BBS
5. ECU tune
6. Intercooler, throttle body, inlet upgrades

To be done this year:
1. Rotor upgrade
2. TVS tune
3. Built engine and hybrid turbo upgrade



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[0000 RS5]

Purchased before taking delivery:
1. Wheels/tires
2. Midpipes
3. K&N air filter

Purchased at delivery:
4. Carbon spoiler
5. Carbon mirror covers

Purchased later that week:
6. Tint
7. Ceramic coating

Purchased in the following couple months:
8. Neuspeed lowering springs
9. Black badges
10. Carbon center console trim

Purchased after 12k miles:
11. APR stage 1 (w/program switching and dongle)
12. Fuel-It ethanol sensor

Next up?:
APR FMIC

Later?:
IE intake and turbo inlet
APR stage 1+
J-hook rotor replacement (front and larger rear)

[CMEPASU]

big turbo...ftw

[uclaman]

big turbo...ftw

Yea, seriously.

First thing would be to drop the car off at Iroz. Go IMS850 with built engine then call it a day.

On a more serious note, if you are ever planning on going stage 2 I would consider waiting on midpipes and exhaust to be done at the same time you get a downpipe, t make sure they all fit with each other.

[whitewaterguy87]

Yea, seriously.

First thing would be to drop the car off at Iroz. Go IMS850 with built engine then call it a day.

On a more serious note, if you are ever planning on going stage 2 I would consider waiting on midpipes and exhaust to be done at the same time you get a downpipe, t make sure they all fit with each other.

If I had it all to do over again, I would have dropped it off at Iroz and saved myself the money in the long run! That or talk to Unitronic because it looks to me they are going to support many different upgraded Turbo/hybrid platform options so you can choose what suites your needs best.

[uclaman]

If I had it all to do over again, I would have dropped it off at Iroz and saved myself the money in the long run! That or talk to Unitronic because it looks to me they are going to support many different upgraded Turbo/hybrid platform options so you can choose what suites your needs best.

Yes, I agree.

My 710h comes in the mail today! Woohoo!

Oh yea and to the OP, since you live in cali, you can easily drive to Vegas for Iroz motorsports to get all the work done. Its pretty neat to be at the mecca for the Audi 5cylinder. I had them do al of my Stage 2 work. I do not have time to drive out there this time around so I will have a local shop install the 710h.

[Brian@Unitronic]

Drive it for 1000 miles and then a tune. its amazing how these cars react to a simple flash :)

I would be glad to answer any questions if you are considering Unitronic for your new RS3 !

Brian

[whitewaterguy87]

Yes, I agree.

My 710h comes in the mail today! Woohoo!

Oh yea and to the OP, since you live in cali, you can easily drive to Vegas for Iroz motorsports to get all the work done. Its pretty neat to be at the mecca for the Audi 5cylinder. I had them do al of my Stage 2 work. I do not have time to drive out there this time around so I will have a local shop install the 710h.

I want an upgraded turbo so bad I can taste it! I told myself I wanted a full weight 10s DD and I would slow down on spending money on mods but high 10's vs low 10's is a huge different! I am ready for hybrid/big turbo, I just haven't fully done the research and it looks like my choice of tuning company was not right for me in the long run. I never thought, I would feel so relatively safe upgrading the turbo or would not care about the re-sale value when I picked APR for my tuning platform.

How different in hp will your Stage 2 be from the 710h with your same mods? Do you know what kind of 60-130 different you should expect from your 710h? Why 710h vs big turbo if you feel like sharing?!

[uclaman]

I want an upgraded turbo so bad I can taste it! I told myself I wanted a full weight 10s DD and I would slow down on spending money on mods but high 10's vs low 10's is a huge different! I am ready for hybrid/big turbo, I just haven't fully done the research and it looks like my choice of tuning company was not right for me in the long run. I never thought, I would feel so relatively safe upgrading the turbo or would not care about the re-sale value when I picked APR for my tuning platform.

How different in hp will your Stage 2 be from the 710h with your same mods? Do you know what kind of 60-130 different you should expect from your 710h? Why 710h vs big turbo if you feel like sharing?!

My Stage 2 dynoed at about 514whp 550 ftlb tq on E85. Supposedly the 710h will put down around 650whp. We shall see.

Reason I di not go 780h or ims850 is that to maximize the power of those two turbos, I would need to build the engine. I do not have money to build the engine at this point. Plus, this car is mainly daily driven and I did not want to have to be at a slightly higher rpm to extract the power.

That being said, maybe I will be ims850 in a year or so if I can save up money. I always tell jared he is like a crack dealer. Instead of drugs I am always hitting him up for quotes and parts. Lord knows the parts and labor seem Just as expensive as buying drugs.

[J_3_f_f]

I just haven't fully done the research and it looks like my choice of tuning company was not right for me in the long run.

You and me both. Feels like I am at a bind as $ invested with one tuning company is so big.



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[RowdyaudiRS3]

Purchased before taking delivery:
1. Wheels/tires
2. Midpipes
3. K&N air filter

Purchased at delivery:
4. Carbon spoiler
5. Carbon mirror covers

Purchased later that week:
6. Tint
7. Ceramic coating

Purchased in the following couple months:
8. Neuspeed lowering springs
9. Black badges
10. Carbon center console trim

Purchased after 12k miles:
11. APR stage 1 (w/program switching and dongle)
12. Fuel-It ethanol sensor

Next up?:
APR FMIC

Later?:
IE intake and turbo inlet
APR stage 1+
J-hook rotor replacement (front and larger rear)

do you have pics of that carbon centre console trim? or where did you purchase it from... was looking for something like that as well!

[0000 RS5]

do you have pics of that carbon centre console trim? or where did you purchase it from... was looking for something like that as well!

I would have liked to get the full replacement piece with printing, but didn’t want to drop over 1K on it. I got a skin kit from an Ebay seller (kust-trim). Overall happy with the weave as it matches the stock well, it’s just a little off around the start button.

[CornWood]

I got my armrest rewrapped in Alcantara, never got or cold, always right temp.

Don't forget the mid pipes and intake for the sound


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Do you have any pictures / recommendations on who did this?

do you have pics of that carbon centre console trim? or where did you purchase it from... was looking for something like that as well!

X2!

[CornWood]

I would have liked to get the full replacement piece with printing, but didn’t want to drop over 1K on it. I got a skin kit from an Ebay seller (kust-trim). Overall happy with the weave as it matches the stock well, it’s just a little off around the start button.

Would you mind taking a picture looking into the car? Door open? I wanted to see what it looked like from a distance if that makes sense. See how it matches up to the rest of the trim in the car.

Thank you!

[naudirs3]

Yes, I agree.

My 710h comes in the mail today! Woohoo!

Oh yea and to the OP, since you live in cali, you can easily drive to Vegas for Iroz motorsports to get all the work done. Its pretty neat to be at the mecca for the Audi 5cylinder. I had them do al of my Stage 2 work. I do not have time to drive out there this time around so I will have a local shop install the 710h.

What are the complications with going this route? I assume this will not pass SMOG when the time comes? I'm trying to mod it enough where when the time comes, I don't need to strip the thing down.

[uclaman]

What are the complications with going this route? I assume this will not pass SMOG when the time comes? I'm trying to mod it enough where when the time comes, I don't need to strip the thing down.

Ha. Then perhaps you shouldnt be modding? Im not the ca smog expert but ive mentally prepared for a potential strip down when the time comes.


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[naudirs3]

Ha. Then perhaps you shouldnt be modding? Im not the ca smog expert but ive mentally prepared for a potential strip down when the time comes.


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Not all of us need to share the same modding journey. That's the joy of modding. You can do it your own way.

[schwabo]

Do you have any pictures / recommendations on who did this?




X2!

$295+shipping back to you, local shop does it without a core, with core $200+shipping.

I've helped a few guys get it done.



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[0000 RS5]

Would you mind taking a picture looking into the car? Door open? I wanted to see what it looked like from a distance if that makes sense. See how it matches up to the rest of the trim in the car.

Thank you!

Not the greatest pictures, but here you go.

[RowdyaudiRS3]

Not the greatest pictures, but here you go.

Love it! Told myself I was done with mods...now looks like I will be getting some carbon interior pieces. Damn you!

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[0000 RS5]

Love it! Told myself I was done with mods...now looks like I will be getting some carbon interior pieces. Damn you!

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“done with mods” Right! Like that’s a thing.

[crowdedthehouse]

Drive it for 1000 miles and then a tune. its amazing how these cars react to a simple flash :)

I would be glad to answer any questions if you are considering Unitronic for your new RS3 !

Brian

Will you be offering any specific tunes for TTE700?

[Kai@EliteMS]

Anyone have the link to the center console carbon piece also the side pieces?

[0000 RS5]

Anyone have the link to the center console carbon piece also the side pieces?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e1140...&sojTags=bu=bu

[Brian@Unitronic]

Will you be offering any specific tunes for TTE700?

Yes, that's the turbo i have on my personal rs3 right now

[apertura]

$295+shipping back to you, local shop does it without a core, with core $200+shipping.

I've helped a few guys get it done.



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Would you mind telling me how to remove the armrest?

[schwabo]

Would you mind telling me how to remove the armrest?

you pull the bottom plastic panel and the there are 2 screws that hold it in place. Easy peasy.


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[bucolic]

My Stage 2 dynoed at about 514whp 550 ftlb tq on E85. Supposedly the 710h will put down around 650whp. We shall see.

Reason I di not go 780h or ims850 is that to maximize the power of those two turbos, I would need to build the engine. I do not have money to build the engine at this point. Plus, this car is mainly daily driven and I did not want to have to be at a slightly higher rpm to extract the power.

That being said, maybe I will be ims850 in a year or so if I can save up money. I always tell jared he is like a crack dealer. Instead of drugs I am always hitting him up for quotes and parts. Lord knows the parts and labor seem Just as expensive as buying drugs.

Just wanted to bump this for updates on 710H + stock block Stage III driving experiences. About to go Stage II myself, but looking at Stage III in a year...

[NoggieRS5]

Mine made 507whp 505wtrq on Unitronic Stage 1+ E85. In my opinion, this is the best route to go for power. You just need colder sparkplugs and the tunes and you'll be running 11 seconds flat 1/4 mile times on oem wheels and tires, full weight. FB_IMG_1605489715887.jpg

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