[jimojameso]

At the last southern meet a few of you asked why i haven't got a build thread up so here i am. Finally got a few good pictures so i thought i would stick them up.

 

I have had my RS3 just over 2 years and came from a TT RS. I had a stage 2+ S3 8P before that and i always hunkered after a RS3 since those days. I absolutely love the RS3 but there are a few things that i wanted to improve. Firstly was the handling. I wasn't very happy with it when i first got the car, especially after coming from the TT was KW suspension. Handling wise i have fitted some lightweight Ispiri wheels with Michelin PS4S tyres. I have 255 up front. I have also fitted the H&R springs with rear anti roll bar. The rear anti roll bar makes a huge difference and makes the car handle so much better. I would recommend these mods to anyone.

 

Next i wanted to sort the seats out. I specced the super sports seats but they never held me in aswell as my Recaro's did in my previous cars. I had Cobra build me some custom Nogaro's retrimmed to match my interior. Very pleased with these. They really hold you in tight through the bends and in my opinion look great. With the seats and wheels together i have reduced the cars weight by 35kg.

 

Last few mods are RS Design pack style mats, RS Design pack style vents, Maxton rear diffuser, Raywell badges, fire extinguisher and Milltek Decat pipes. These add a lot of exhaust noise and sound awesome.

 

At surrey rolling road the car made 402ps on the standard map. Very pleased with that. Next step for me will be intercooler, downpipe and stage 2. I never thought straight line power was a huge weakness of the RS3 hence doing the other bits first. This is a hobby for me really. I fit all the parts myself as it's something i really enjoy.

 

Thanks for reading and see some of you at the next southern meet.

 

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[terminator x]

Love those wheels! Shame Raywell stopped doing the black rings.

 

TX.

[T-800]

Wow those Cobra seats really work with the rest of the interior.

and the Ispiri alloys

[jimojameso]

Thanks guys

[Jonnyrs3]

At the last southern meet a few of you asked why i haven't got a build thread up so here i am. Finally got a few good pictures so i thought i would stick them up.

I have had my RS3 just over 2 years and came from a TT RS. I had a stage 2+ S3 8P before that and i always hunkered after a RS3 since those days. I absolutely love the RS3 but there are a few things that i wanted to improve. Firstly was the handling. I wasn't very happy with it when i first got the car, especially after coming from the TT was KW suspension. Handling wise i have fitted some lightweight Ispiri wheels with Michelin PS4S tyres. I have 255 up front. I have also fitted the H&R springs with rear anti roll bar. The rear anti roll bar makes a huge difference and makes the car handle so much better. I would recommend these mods to anyone.

Next i wanted to sort the seats out. I specced the super sports seats but they never held me in aswell as my Recaro's did in my previous cars. I had Cobra build me some custom Nogaro's retrimmed to match my interior. Very pleased with these. They really hold you in tight through the bends and in my opinion look great. With the seats and wheels together i have reduced the cars weight by 35kg.

Last few mods are RS Design pack style mats, RS Design pack style vents, Maxton rear diffuser, Raywell badges, fire extinguisher and Milltek Decat pipes. These add a lot of exhaust noise and sound awesome.

At surrey rolling road the car made 402ps on the standard map. Very pleased with that. Next step for me will be intercooler, downpipe and stage 2. I never thought straight line power was a huge weakness of the RS3 hence doing the other bits first. This is a hobby for me really. I fit all the parts myself as it's something i really enjoy.

Thanks for reading and see some of you at the next southern meet.

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looks great with those wheels


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[RS3Dell]

Wow those Cobra seats really work with the rest of the interior. and the Ispiri alloys

Sean.

Those seats are even better in the flesh.👍

There what was missing in the 8v from the factory mate.☹

Dell.

[RS3JET]

At the last southern meet a few of you asked why i haven't got a build thread up so here i am. Finally got a few good pictures so i thought i would stick them up.

 

I have had my RS3 just over 2 years and came from a TT RS. I had a stage 2+ S3 8P before that and i always hunkered after a RS3 since those days. I absolutely love the RS3 but there are a few things that i wanted to improve. Firstly was the handling. I wasn't very happy with it when i first got the car, especially after coming from the TT was KW suspension. Handling wise i have fitted some lightweight Ispiri wheels with Michelin PS4S tyres. I have 255 up front. I have also fitted the H&R springs with rear anti roll bar. The rear anti roll bar makes a huge difference and makes the car handle so much better. I would recommend these mods to anyone.

 

Next i wanted to sort the seats out. I specced the super sports seats but they never held me in aswell as my Recaro's did in my previous cars. I had Cobra build me some custom Nogaro's retrimmed to match my interior. Very pleased with these. They really hold you in tight through the bends and in my opinion look great. With the seats and wheels together i have reduced the cars weight by 35kg.

 

Last few mods are RS Design pack style mats, RS Design pack style vents, Maxton rear diffuser, Raywell badges, fire extinguisher and Milltek Decat pipes. These add a lot of exhaust noise and sound awesome.

 

At surrey rolling road the car made 402ps on the standard map. Very pleased with that. Next step for me will be intercooler, downpipe and stage 2. I never thought straight line power was a huge weakness of the RS3 hence doing the other bits first. This is a hobby for me really. I fit all the parts myself as it's something i really enjoy.

 

Thanks for reading and see some of you at the next southern meet.

 

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  Does look great, like it a lot       

 

 Roy over to you   

[Danw]

Great read James, the black pack is the one for Nardo colour rs’s. Has been said those cobra seats😍 wheels look great well done on the build, jobs a goodun👍

[jimojameso]

Thanks for the kind comments guys. Really pleased with how its turned out.

[jimojameso]

Here is some pics of the vents being changed to the RS design pack style. I painted them using the guide from the other Audi forum. You can't tell the difference from the real thing. Only cost a fiver for the paint

 

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[jimojameso]

I also picked up a set of the semi-dynamic looms. Sorry about the poor quality video. This was taken in the garage after i fitted them with limited space.

 

 

 

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=WmoKEqKFTEE

Edited by jimojameso, 13 April 2018 - 07:30 AM.

[Danw]

Here is some pics of the vents being changed to the RS design pack style. I painted them using the guide from the other Audi forum. You can't tell the difference from the real thing. Only cost a fiver for the paint

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Again fair play to you or what is no doubt a tedious job. Better than paying £400 for some new ones though 😉👍

[drgav2005]

Great job on the vents. Love the wheels (there again, I am biased!!) and the seats look superb.

[Seanick]

Car looks awesome m8 well done
Can i ask where you got the mats?...

Edited by Seanick, 13 April 2018 - 05:30 PM.

[RS777]

Love the wheels and the ride height looks perfect. 😎👍

[RS Steve]

Not keen on the rims but seats look great.

[jimojameso]

Car looks awesome m8 well done
Can i ask where you got the mats?...

 

I got them from autostyle. If you ring them up they are very helpful. Quality is excellent aswell.

[StuRS3]

Loving those wheels suits the car do much
Mstu

[jimojameso]

Loving those wheels suits the car do much
Mstu

 

Thanks Stu. I love them

[jimojameso]

Morning chaps,

 

Had a good day out in the Sun on Saturday. My old man came over and helped me fit my Maxton front lip and side lips. Very pleased with the finished results. Excuse the dust on the car. I'll try and clean it tonight. 

 

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