RS3 Wing

[Likeawind]

Has anyone installed this wing? Looking for some feedback. I come from Wrx Sti family and I find the RS3 rear pretty boring so looking to spice it up a bit 🫣


https://performancespeedshop.com/pro...3-a3-2014-2020


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[deejayh]

please dont put a wing on your rs3

[Woobachuckie]

Has anyone installed this wing? Looking for some feedback. I come from Wrx Sti family and I find the RS3 rear pretty boring so looking to spice it up a bit 🫣


https://performancespeedshop.com/pro...3-a3-2014-2020


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Just do it. Your car, your vision. I don't like it, but I also was never a big wing guy with STI's. I'm a duckbill spoiler man myself.

[Likeawind]

Yeah I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I love it.

My car is white so carbon fibre should really look good on it. I’m just a bit on the fence when it comes to drilling holes.


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[CavEsk1337]

I think it looks horrible and would never put a wang on any of my cars. That being said, I agree do whatever you want to your car. If you dont like it or go to sell it, a new OEM trunk lid is going to be over 1K to replace keep that in mind.

[xeonoex]

I looked into wings (and all aero) for a bit. From what I understand, wings are a bit more efficient in terms of drag vs downforce. I made a spreadsheet with the parts I found. Some might need to be confirmed to fit with the 8Y. My car is track and daily, so I would want an adjustable wing if I went with a wing.
I ended up going with the AutoID spoiler. It's a bit more aggressive than the stock spoiler. If Aerofabb makes some 8Y parts, I'd definitely consider those in the future, but I decided against drilling holes for now. I might just get a dedicated track toy at some point.

Bad aero can be noisy and kill MPG so I would be a little careful with what you get. Especially if you're drilling holes.

Here is the list if it's useful for anyone.

Part type Manufacturer Cost Notes Link
Canards CMST $310-372 https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
Canards Maxton $159 Angle is not steep https://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...ds-audi-rs3-8y
Diffuser CMST $980-1176 https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
Hood CMST $1280-1836 https://performancespeedshop.com/col...42688687046845
Side Skirts CMST $920-1104 https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...43237292474607
Splitter CMST $920-1104 https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...43237240471791
Splitter TRE £1,049.00 https://autoid.co/products/audi-rs3-...er-by-tre-2021
Splitter Maxton $273-330 Has an option for a red core. https://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...tback-sedan-8y
Splitter Maxton $387-455 With flaps. Has an option for red core. https://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...tback-sedan-8y
Splitter Automotive Passion £649.00 – £749.00 https://automotivepassion.net/produc...ter-ap-design/
Spoiler German Car Accessories 300 https://german-car-accessories.com/p...r-8y-a3-s3-rs3
Spoiler CMST $490-588 Huge https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
Spoiler CT Design £259.00 https://autoid.co/products/audi-a3-s...r-spoiler-2021
Spoiler TRE £239.00 https://autoid.co/products/tre-pre-p...s3-rs3-2021-8y
Spoiler Aero Republic 230 No pics of it on a car https://performancespeedshop.com/col...i-a3-s3-rs3-8y
Spoiler Ultimate Customs £210.00 https://www.ultimatecustomsuk.com/pr...re-lip-spoiler
Spoiler Twenty Two Tuning $344 Free shipping https://xxiituning.com/products/audi...e-rear-spoiler
Spoiler DTM Motors (China/ebay) $133 https://www.ebay.com/itm/33457019817...8172&recoPos=1
Spoiler OEM Audi $1,350 https://www.mtm-usa.com/products/oem-s3-8y-spoiler
Spoiler Rave Performance $310 Free shipping https://raveperformance.com/products...8y-psm-spoiler
Spoiler MHC+ £299.99 https://gbp.r44performance.com/produ...arbon-fibre-8y
Spoiler Automotive Passion £275.00 – £285.00 https://automotivepassion.net/produc...ler-ap-design/
Spoiler EuroBahnDynamics $349 No pics of it on a car https://eurobahndynamics.com/product...nk-lip-spoiler
Wing (Universal) Twenty Two Tuning $919 Free shipping https://xxiituning.com/collections/a...r-wing-spoiler
Wing (Universal) BattleAero $750-900 https://www.battleaero.com/collectio...ount/universal
Wing (Universal) Victor Racing $1,700 https://www.victorracing.com/product...al-static-wing
Wing (Universal) ECS Tuning $1,374 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...la~dk/?pdk=AQE
Wing (Universal) Lots https://www.jmautosports.com/product...41&clev=1&fc=1
Wing (Universal) Twenty Two Tuning $746 Free shipping https://xxiituning.com/collections/a...e-rear-spoiler

[Likeawind]

I think it looks horrible and would never put a wang on any of my cars. That being said, I agree do whatever you want to your car. If you dont like it or go to sell it, a new OEM trunk lid is going to be over 1K to replace keep that in mind.

I’m going to drive this car to the ground, no plans to sell it.


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[Likeawind]

I looked into wings (and all aero) for a bit. From what I understand, wings are a bit more efficient in terms of drag vs downforce. I made a spreadsheet with the parts I found. Some might need to be confirmed to fit with the 8Y. My car is track and daily, so I would want an adjustable wing if I went with a wing.
I ended up going with the AutoID spoiler. It's a bit more aggressive than the stock spoiler. If Aerofabb makes some 8Y parts, I'd definitely consider those in the future, but I decided against drilling holes for now. I might just get a dedicated track toy at some point.

Bad aero can be noisy and kill MPG so I would be a little careful with what you get. Especially if you're drilling holes.

Here is the list if it's useful for anyone.

Part typeManufacturerCostNotesLink
CanardsCMST$310-372https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
CanardsMaxton$159Angle is not steephttps://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...ds-audi-rs3-8y
DiffuserCMST$980-1176https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
Hood CMST$1280-1836https://performancespeedshop.com/col...42688687046845
Side SkirtsCMST$920-1104https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...43237292474607
SplitterCMST$920-1104https://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...43237240471791
SplitterTRE£1,049.00https://autoid.co/products/audi-rs3-...er-by-tre-2021
SplitterMaxton$273-330Has an option for a red core.https://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...tback-sedan-8y
SplitterMaxton$387-455With flaps. Has an option for red core.https://maxtondesignusa.net/collecti...tback-sedan-8y
SplitterAutomotive Passion£649.00 – £749.00https://automotivepassion.net/produc...ter-ap-design/
SpoilerGerman Car Accessories300https://german-car-accessories.com/p...r-8y-a3-s3-rs3
SpoilerCMST$490-588Hugehttps://cmsttuning.com/products/cmst...-a3-8y-2021-on
SpoilerCT Design£259.00https://autoid.co/products/audi-a3-s...r-spoiler-2021
SpoilerTRE£239.00https://autoid.co/products/tre-pre-p...s3-rs3-2021-8y
SpoilerAero Republic230No pics of it on a carhttps://performancespeedshop.com/col...i-a3-s3-rs3-8y
SpoilerUltimate Customs£210.00https://www.ultimatecustomsuk.com/pr...re-lip-spoiler
SpoilerTwenty Two Tuning$344Free shippinghttps://xxiituning.com/products/audi...e-rear-spoiler
SpoilerDTM Motors (China/ebay)$133https://www.ebay.com/itm/33457019817...8172&recoPos=1
SpoilerOEM Audi$1,350https://www.mtm-usa.com/products/oem-s3-8y-spoiler
SpoilerRave Performance$310Free shippinghttps://raveperformance.com/products...8y-psm-spoiler
SpoilerMHC+£299.99https://gbp.r44performance.com/produ...arbon-fibre-8y
SpoilerAutomotive Passion£275.00 – £285.00https://automotivepassion.net/produc...ler-ap-design/
SpoilerEuroBahnDynamics$349No pics of it on a carhttps://eurobahndynamics.com/product...nk-lip-spoiler
Wing (Universal)Twenty Two Tuning$919Free shippinghttps://xxiituning.com/collections/a...r-wing-spoiler
Wing (Universal)BattleAero$750-900https://www.battleaero.com/collectio...ount/universal
Wing (Universal)Victor Racing$1,700https://www.victorracing.com/product...al-static-wing
Wing (Universal)ECS Tuning$1,374https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...la~dk/?pdk=AQE
Wing (Universal)Lotshttps://www.jmautosports.com/product...41&clev=1&fc=1
Wing (Universal)Twenty Two Tuning$746Free shippinghttps://xxiituning.com/collections/a...e-rear-spoiler

This is great info, thanks man!


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[jwil]

Gross

[Skunkwerx]

Looking for some feedback.

You asked for feedback.... (It's your car and you don't have to accept it)

"For the LOVE of the 5 Cylinder"... Don't do it.
Consider every OTHER possible cosmetic / performance mod before slapping that on.

rear diffuser
wheels
front lip
sideskirts
intercooler
intake
turbo inlet
tune
coilovers
lowering springs
homelink
air freshener
car cover
titanium valve stem caps
audi sport sticker

[8STTRS]

I actually like big wings so long as they are executed correctly. With that being said, the wing displayed here, along with most of the wings readily available for these cars and the TT RS, just don't do it for me. Not only do they not meet the roofline of the car for access to clean air, but they are also gaudy for the sake of being gaudy. If this is all about aesthetics, then it doesn't matter. If you're looking for something functional, I'd consider a gander at Aerofabb, as they have proper wings.

https://www.aerofabb.com/collections...46863733784851

[tegxsi]

fack....next thing you'll see is on vortex generators on the roof. Big wangs don't belong on the street.

I've been in a Subaru...I've even tuned a few. Just because you are from subie fam doesn't mean it has to rub onto an Audi.

[RS3TP]

It's very simple. Everyone is different, so just do what makes you happy.

[0000 RS5]

It's very simple. Everyone is different, so just do what makes you happy.

^this

That being said. I like flat wings.

[HODL_B58]

TTRS wing for me but want to at least have full frame turbo and built block numbers before doing so

[redline380]

It seems like you are here seeking validation for what you know is a questionable decision. That validation you seek will not be found.

If you want a wing that bad, go for it. But you know it will look like rice, so best not to advertise to those of us who would be critical of the decision.

[Likeawind]

I welcome all suggestions, no hard feelings here. Consensus is to stay away from this upgrade. I think it looked really good on the Subie, personally I felt incomplete without one specially on the Hawkeye.

I wanted to find out if someone did this upgrade and how it performed, also how would it look like in person.

My RS3 is still bone stock but I have bought few goodies for it, waiting for the right time to install them.

Unitronic intake
Spark plugs
Unitronic Turbo inlet
Unitronic Midpipe
Looking for a DP
Plan to go on E85 tune by Thanksgiving


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[S3DUDE]

The wing itself looks superb in quality and finish. Everyone drools on GT3s, GT4s, GT2s, R8s and they all have similar wings. Even the Mercedes GT coupes etc. That just did it, if it comes from factory maybe people wouldn't dislike it but it doesn't. I personally love the final quality finished product on this particular wing, in other words, I love the wing but not necessarily like it on the RS3. At the end of the day is your car and your taste.

If it was offered as an Audi Package ? uhmm. ..maybe.

[fzr100098]

Wings on a street car are kind of a laughable styling exercise, but it looked good on the MkIV Supra

Imagine a wing on a 2019+ Vantage

[M3_Dylan]

FLOM Motorsports runs a wing on his RS3 and it looks downright menacing. The one he ran on his "V.1" build with the Redbull livery is a street wing and I believe an OEM wing from Audi. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJVaFln3A8/

Granted some people on here will probably tell you "oh well that's a purpose-built track car- that's different" but if it looks good, who cares?

This is an RS3 we are talking about, not a priceless super rare 964 Porsche 911 Turbo Cab or something.

[Likeawind]

The wing itself looks superb in quality and finish. Everyone drools on GT3s, GT4s, GT2s, R8s and they all have similar wings. Even the Mercedes GT coupes etc. That just did it, if it comes from factory maybe people wouldn't dislike it but it doesn't. I personally love the final quality finished product on this particular wing, in other words, I love the wing but not necessarily like it on the RS3. At the end of the day is your car and your taste.

If it was offered as an Audi Package ? uhmm. ..maybe.

I can guarantee most will buy it with the wing


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[Likeawind]

Wings on a street car are kind of a laughable styling exercise, but it looked good on the MkIV Supra

Imagine a wing on a 2019+ Vantage

Did you laugh at every wrx Sti?


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[Likeawind]

FLOM Motorsports runs a wing on his RS3 and it looks downright menacing. The one he ran on his "V.1" build with the Redbull livery is a street wing and I believe an OEM wing from Audi. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJVaFln3A8/

Granted some people on here will probably tell you "oh well that's a purpose-built track car- that's different" but if it looks good, who cares?

This is an RS3 we are talking about, not a priceless super rare 964 Porsche 911 Turbo Cab or something.

Yeah exactly, is RS3 too sophisticated to have a wing? Isn’t RS3 a rally inspired car?


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[Def_Jukie]

Yeah exactly, is RS3 too sophisticated to have a wing? Isn’t RS3 a rally inspired car?


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If you want to lean on heritage to justify a wing, a better inspiration would be the Audi 90 IMSA GTO race car.

That said, I wouldn't have ordered mine with a wing. Much like the M4 GTS, it just looks tacked on versus part of the design from the ground up (i.e., Porsche).

[8STTRS]

Wings on a street car are kind of a laughable styling exercise, but it looked good on the MkIV Supra

Imagine a wing on a 2019+ Vantage

The 2019+ Vantage does come with a wing depending on the trim.

https://www.thegentlemanselect.com/m...ge-f1-edition/

All this talk about the wing is pretty funny, though. It reminded me of all the people that yelled at me while I was driving my ZL1 1LE telling me I was a tool for installing that ridiculous wing on it. I've had folks come up to me at Cars and Coffee events asking why I would ruin the car with that dumb aftermarket wing on it. When I tell folks that it's OEM and it comes that way, they'd laugh and say that GM would never put rice on their vehicles like that.

[mqbhskr]

Granted some people on here will probably tell you "oh well that's a purpose-built track car- that's different" but if it looks good, who cares?

I could not disagree more with the quoted statement. A giant, tacked-on wing (when it serves no purpose) is just as embarrassing as adding fake vents from Autozone. But hey, he'll still be worlds better than the stanced crowd - they ruin their cars aesthetically AND functionally!

OP is welcome to add whatever wing he pleases. There is no accounting for taste, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc. It's his car and his money - he should do whatever makes HIM happy. But if I see that thing drive past, you better believe I'm gonna shake my head in disgust lol.

[Likeawind]

I could not disagree more with the quoted statement. A giant, tacked-on wing (when it serves no purpose) is just as embarrassing as adding fake vents from Autozone. But hey, he'll still be worlds better than the stanced crowd - they ruin their cars aesthetically AND functionally!

OP is welcome to add whatever wing he pleases. There is no accounting for taste, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc. It's his car and his money - he should do whatever makes HIM happy. But if I see that thing drive past, you better believe I'm gonna shake my head in disgust lol.

Lol….haha


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[M3_Dylan]

I could not disagree more with the quoted statement. A giant, tacked-on wing (when it serves no purpose) is just as embarrassing as adding fake vents from Autozone. But hey, he'll still be worlds better than the stanced crowd - they ruin their cars aesthetically AND functionally!

OP is welcome to add whatever wing he pleases. There is no accounting for taste, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc. It's his car and his money - he should do whatever makes HIM happy. But if I see that thing drive past, you better believe I'm gonna shake my head in disgust lol.

This is the wing I am referring to. Personally I don't think it looks giant or tacked-on but that's just me! https://www.flommotorsports.com/post...thread-part-11

[mqbhskr]

This is the wing I am referring to. Personally I don't think it looks giant or tacked-on but that's just me! https://www.flommotorsports.com/post...thread-part-11

That rear wing and tacked-on fender flares are perfectly appropriate on a race car. Function over form. They're not supposed to look good, they're supposed to do a job (downforce, or holding oversized tires, respectively). Making those mods on a street car would just make you a poser.

But again, I want to stress that this is all personal taste. That wing doesn't hurt anything except for looks, and looks are subjective. If one wants to look like a race car driver and mods the car accordingly, even though it'll never see the track, one is free to do so. No different than the fact that I toss my cookies when I see an otherwise-good car covered in waifu stickers, but you know that guy is just so proud to show his fellow incels that he's part of their little social group.

[M3_Dylan]

That rear wing and tacked-on fender flares are perfectly appropriate on a race car. Function over form. They're not supposed to look good, they're supposed to do a job (downforce, or holding oversized tires, respectively). Making those mods on a street car would just make you a poser.

But again, I want to stress that this is all personal taste. That wing doesn't hurt anything except for looks, and looks are subjective. If one wants to look like a race car driver and mods the car accordingly, even though it'll never see the track, one is free to do so. No different than the fact that I toss my cookies when I see an otherwise-good car covered in waifu stickers, but you know that guy is just so proud to show his fellow incels that he's part of their little social group.

This is actually hilarious thank you

[Flom Motorsports]

gonna chime in with my opinion: if you want a wing, go for it. but the one you posted in the OP is ugly.

several people have mentioned the wing that I used to have on my car. it's the GT Adjustable Spoiler from RevoZport. It was great, and has real adjust ability.

shamless plug, it's for sale if anyone is interested in it (got a TCR wing and trunk). also, that being said, I also have my factory trunk that already has holes drilled in it for sale, if you wanted to buy it with the wing so you dont have to drill holes in your trunk

[BeastMaster]

If it was going on a 1997 Honda Civic that wing would still look.....absolutely hideous. But hey, it's your car and you do you. Beauty in the eye of the beholder, am I right?

[ChairliftGuru]

Your RS3 has had you do a few evolutions past STI owner, STI hatchback owner, good condition Lancer EVO owner, etc. You're still way short of Keen Project 4x4 Safari Porsche but you are in a higher atmosphere now. Don't lower yourself back down to those depths brother. No to the wing.