08-11-2017, 11:31 PM | #31 | |
Carmudgeon
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Looking at the car in the article it looks like the rear wheels have a lower profile than the fronts. I would be really surprised to find out Audi which typically on there S models are rear wheel bias had wider and lower profile front wheels. |
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08-12-2017, 12:36 AM | #32 | |
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*not sure about the latest one. Might have ultra Quattro. |
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08-12-2017, 10:07 AM | #33 |
Carmudgeon
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So you think it's not a typo ? That is going to look really strange with wider lower profile tires on the front
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08-12-2017, 11:19 AM | #34 |
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It's only like 5mm of sidewall height difference. I doubt you'll notice
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08-13-2017, 05:44 PM | #35 |
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The Golf R & RS3 are mechanical twins. The RS3 has the Audi badge (which is something, e.g. potentially better dealership experience). The Golf R has a better price, a manual option and arguably better practicality. I'm not sure I get why three-box form is so necessary, but you may prefer the looks, or too many hatchbacks in the family or???
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08-13-2017, 06:57 PM | #36 |
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Wait, I think it's the S3 that's the mechanical twin of the R. The RS3 has the more powerful 5 cylinder turbo.
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08-13-2017, 09:40 PM | #37 |
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Oh sorry, my bad. True on the S3. Which I drove when it first launched prior to my S4 purchase. RS3 must be in a different league (as is the M3).
Carry on. (P.S. I still think Golf R or APR tuned GTI are sweet spots - especially if you are willing to be in a front-based car) |
08-14-2017, 10:53 AM | #38 |
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I should lose my 'mudgeons card if I'm mixing up RS3 and S3. To be honest, I'm hardly following these newest hi-po models, they're not of much interest to me.
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08-14-2017, 11:28 AM | #39 |
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Well, the news today of the M3 loosing its CF shaft really bothers me.
https://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/11/...r-driveshafts/ Frankly, and I know this is stupid, I'm probably putting WAY too much weight on the ED part of the purchase. As I mentioned on my previous waffling thread, I should just get a GTI/R and be done with it. |
08-14-2017, 11:34 AM | #40 |
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I'm with you. I can't be bothered to follow what is coming out. I can't seem to connect with anything. Maybe I just like the stuff I have too much.
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