This Stage 3 Audi S3 is an AMAZING DIY RS3 - One Take
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- In stock form, Audi S3 is a nice daily driver. It has a good chassis, almost 300HP, and a bit of extra sporting character. It shares enough DNA with the RS3 to make your commute interesting. Quick but not fast. This S3 is different. It has a bigger turbo and just about every suspension and chassis modification you can think of (without touching mag ride). And as you'll see, the result is quite lively.
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2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
Black Optics Package
Tech Package
Mod List:
Tomioka IHX475 TURBO Upgrade with upgraded DV+
CTS Catted Downpipe
S3 Resonator Delete
Unitronics Intercooler
Fluidampr Pulley
BFI Stage 1 Engine
BFI Stage 1Transmission
BFI Stage 1 Dogbone Mounts
Neuspeed Intake
VWR Full racing catch can and pcv cover
034 Motorsport Subframe Inserts
Eurodyne Maestro Custom Engine Tune
Eurodyne DSG TCU Stage 1 Tune
MSS Kit Sport Full suspension upgrade
034 Motorsport camber plates
EMD Auto rear sway bar and adjustable endlinks
MK2 Audi TTRS front big brake upgrade and painted Ford grabber blue
EBC Yellow brake pads all around
ECS tuning stainless steel lines on all four corners
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Eurocode rear chassis brace
Custom Alcantara with blue and red stitching S3 steering wheel
Neuspeed rse102 19x9et40 wheels in gloss black
Wheel Stud Conversion
Michelin Pilot 4S 235/35/19 tires
Brisk ER12 spark plugs
RS3 revision coil packs
Custom Magnaflow exhaust tips
West End Aligment In Gardena:
Alignment -2.3 front
Alignment -2.0 rear
Full Corner Balance
EMD CF front lip
EMD CF rear spoiler
EMD rs3 front grill
Upgraded rear diffuser
Dsg/haldex/diff service done at 20k
Reason it wasnt downshifting in auto is because you didnt put it into "Sport" which activates when you pull back on the gearstick when its in drive.
Also, you need to put it in "Sport" before slotting it across into manual mode as this puts your idle above 1000rpm and gets the box ready for launches etc.
Another thing is, if you put the traction control into sport, your shifts will become far far more aggressive as well.
- 8V S3 owner.
Audi makes some badass cars. Especially when you tune them
I just wish an early R8 with a manual was easier to find!
upgradedBACON that’s true, and one without too many miles or one that hasn’t been ruined with stupid mods or just not taken care of
Yawn
Except when you have to fix them.
The need to tune my B9 is sooo damn heavy... must resist for warranty sake!!
Thanks for reviewing my car, Zach! Great video and finally nice to see your review. That's why i didn't ride along! :)
Sad that i sold the car, but now when are you going to review my F80 M3?!
I'll review it :D
Proper upgrade, congrats. I briefly looked at an S3 before getting my M3.
Thanks guys! My F80 M3 is currently stock, but the only reason i sold my Audi was because i missed a manual transmission. Yes it's harder to drive in LA traffic, but once the road clears, its glorious. Plus my S3 went to a good friend, so i know she's in good hands.
Sleeve springs, so MSS kit? Thought of getting this for my GTI
Hey Julian, what was mounted between the AC vents?
Just bought my S3. Best car ive owned so far.
Right there with ya. Got an S3 not too long ago and it's an amazing car...so much fun, and incredibly refined.
4 years later how is the S3? Reliability? Any issues or pointers for someone interested
Yo change that neuspeed intake for a closed intake, i had one and it made my car SLOW AF. Changed it to the apr intake and the car picks up so much better now. Less heat soaking from the engine.
No you toss in a nice drop in filter. done deal
@@kolourblind3124 im with you on this 1 bro
They may not need 8 gears, but they definitely need 7. Nobody likes cruising on the interstate at 3500 rpm.
It's funny you say that, that's why I bought the A3 slightly longer gearing
I love long gearing ❤
2018 models are 7 speed and it helped a lot with fuelling
ivydjm89 EXACTLY
Midwest Chris you bought an a3 instead of an s3 because of gearing? Hahaok
I can't see how an RS3 would not have been cheaper than this without all the hassle of the mods.
Plus 5cyl
@Draggy654 5 cylinder club is a small club
@Rs3 Lee Stage 3 usually involves quite a few support mods. Not cheap. RS3 is a different beast, Stage 3 on this is just a tarted up golf GTI
@@onoff314 stage 3+ Audi s3 is faster than the rs3 by 100hp (500bhp vs 395bhp)
@@chriswarner8696 HP is not a measure of speed lmao. RS3 FOR DAYS BOY
I daily the same car (albeit with APR bolt-ons), this review is pretty spot-on. The ride can be too rough on some city streets though, even in comfort mode.
I just bought a 2017 Audi S3. Mine has most the options, sport seats, and the complete digital gauge cluster. It also came with a lot of aftermarket APR bolts-ons. Love the magna-ride as I daily drive my car as well as track day it from time to time. It has been awesome in every way. I love the feel of it in the corners on the road and the track. The thing I would say is on the track it understeers a lot and it's annoying. I didn't get one with the good stereo and I wish I would have. I couldn't care less that the seat is manually adjusted, once I set it I never really need to adjust it. That's a small deal for me. The light steering is not a big deal unless I'm on the track, then I'd much rather be driving the M235i or M240i.
Someone get this guy in a RS3 stage 2 from Iroz Motorsports.
Zack - kudos for sharing the road with cyclists and giving ample space when passing. As a cyclist and driver who likes quick driving fun this is 👌
I used to do a lot of road cycling myself. Since gotten into Mountain Biking more.
I know what it's like to be passed by a car doing 60+ mph, so I ALWAYS give at least 1.5 metres, usually more.
Have to! Cyclists are like humans, and are thus soft and friendly. One must not hit them with a car, nor frighten them. - ZK
@@TheSmokingTire worded too well Zack. This shall be listed as a "Commandment of driving"
I'm not blown away by the performance of this turbo/tune. Several other Stage3(+) kits out there that perform WAY better up top! My Golf R (S3 cousin) is stock, and already pulls hard between 2000 and 5500 RPM, even at altitude, but the stock tune leaves enough room to run the turbo harder at altitude to keep boost higher. A bigger turbo with a proper tune slides that rev range up, and I don't see that here, or the tune didn't leave much room to keep absolute boost higher when the air is thinner.
Hopefully whomever bought this car will sort that out.
I mis-read "S3" as "RS3" then saw under the hood and was like whaaaa??? Oh someone needs to give you all a '18+ RS3/TTRS stage 3
Im in the toilet pooping
Anyone ?
Haha me too!!
Every time.
You’re “in” the toilet? What kinda toilet you got?
@@Braeserker fell down in it I have a tiny ass and a big ass toilet
Ps now I'm on it
I wasn’t, but since I read your comment...here I go.
The stock IS38 turbo should be making power past 6k. I think the guy chose the wrong aftermarket turbo. Should have done the APR stage 3 plus kit.
Or a better tuner. Maestro suite which he supposedly has should allow for power to be tailored. My K04 on my CCTA Tsi doesn't run out of power until about 6200 rpm.
Ravenstylea2 I’ve got the ihx600 on upgraded fueling it’s a beast. The car is always limited to about 400whp on stock fueling. My ihx600 takes out Apr stage 3 kits like they’re lunch
Life advise, career advice and car review, well done good sir~ 10/10
I like zach's one takes. Idc about everyone hating
And no one cares that you like zachs one takes. Stop commenting for attention
I didn't know Shawn Mendes reviews cars?
I love the DSG transmissions my jetta has the dry clutch version and with a stage 1 or 2 tune those things rip like crazy such fun cars to drive!!!
Love the S3 and RS3. Great review Zack look forward to more
Zack, you’re loosening up and sharing more personality. KEEP IT UP, I might just forget about Matt (probably not). Thank you for making a great video.
You're not putting those cylinders and bearings back to stock for the next owner. You're gonna abuse it for years but don't worry "it's stock". Great line of thinking.
Darren and Chris at West End know their stuff, my ride is so dial in now thanks to Darren
As soon as this guy started talking I went to the comments to see everyone talking about how this guy doesn't know shit about his car
he lost me when he said i didnt get bigger port injectors...smh its direct injection
"it has a stage 3 turbo, which means it's a upgraded turbo from stock" ............................
Haha we know dude, we know
I mean a lot of people really just love their cars and want to share them I know plenty of people who are like that but cut these people some slack, most of em are getting into cars or are into them as much as they can be with life situations. Im sure a lot of us are obsessed and can tell a trim level over base on the road on a lot of models but a ton of ppl only have the time for others to do their work.
Bro on stage 3 there is an option to get port injection that's why he said he didn't want to tap into the intake manifold. I have a stage 2 A3 and can definitely tell he just threw money at this car but he wasn't wrong.
Port injection is done when you run out of fuel with DI. Being that it runs out of breath at 5k makes me think this car is not sorted out. I have a modified CCTA Tsi with a K04 and she doesn't run out of breath until 6k rpm per my MAF readings. Shot out to my man Frank Mabo who tuned my car to rip like crazy.
Very nice. I'd probably go for the handling over sheer horsepower myself. I could have a LOT of fun with this Audi!
"you go around the planet once"? Always love the content, guys.
Hell yea we’re all kids ina candy store when it comes to cars man
At 43k USD, I think this is a much better car than the Subaru STi.
How it's better?
@@r129r16pfl 1. It's not a Subaru
@@r129r16pfl 2.amazing quality interior
@@iliovecaRS interior is not important, important is drivetrain, weight distribution, power to weight ratio, going sideways, oversteer, etc.
@@r129r16pfl Interior is #1 the rest is for free in Audi
There is a dude with a EQT turbo with port injection S3 near me as well. Very clean and unassuming. I run 11.2 with my SQ5 on E40 and was walking on him. Now if the rods where built, big turbo, and the corn sauce his S3 would be a pocket rocket. I miss the fun flutter... I just get a WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
that's cap. You're not pulling on an EQT turbo s3 in a 4300lb SQ5 on e40. lmao.
@@blam9346 If he was e85, no. But he was 93 and I weigh 3800lbs. Girls gutted.
Great video, perhaps use a larger viewfinder display so they can see your handshake coming
Budadudaduhhhh! Lol It may be childish but I love the sound of that blow off valve.
I bought a 2019 Ara Blue S3 with the tech package, black edition, sport package, and every option barely 23k miles it's tuned through IE at 426hp and 467 ft lbs of torque and it's only stage 2, but mine has the 7 speed not 6 speed duel clutch transmission it's all around amazing
People actually go for the 6 speed (pfl) S3 due to it being a better gearbox then the 7 believe it or not...
Love my S3. Time for the RS3 though
Awesome looking S3! Like the turquoise calipers and matching shirt too!
I just bought a demo car S3 to replace my DD... 2018 for 40k and came across this. I would never consider modding my S3, I'd just get an RS3. If you're going to blow the Audi warranty, it should be worth it IMO. Audi's aren't cheap to fix or maintain. RS3's are into the 9's with light mods which is great - but even a bigger turbo, downpipe, and tune are expensive compared to modding a Camaro, Corvette or Mustang. Problems are definitely easier and cheaper to address.
nah, dump $10k into an s3 and you'll have a car that is just as fast and fun as a used rs3. And still all the while saving $15k to $20k on the buyout cost. There is also very little noticeable difference in the looks. But this is what smart people do.
i feel like he is still holding back his own character, makes him sound stiff there was a few times in this video he didn't sound stiff he is getting better
There's a deer, There's a deer, There's a deer... ;-)
Vince Garage Ii
at 6:44
I knew Jianyu from The good place drove a modded Audi
Jianyu always seemed like a 330ci with M badges kind of guy to me ...
Go Jaguars!
Solid video!
I didn't know you could swap Springs and keep Magnetic Ride, very cool!
Very nice indeed! Audi sure know how to build performance cars with luxury combination.Got the TTs with a stage one tune 🏎💨 Think my peak RPM max power is at 5700RPM
Ive been watching these videos for quite a long time, as well as listening to the podcast, and i just wanna say im really glad Zach is the guy he is because Matt is hard to follow. But I am absolutely loving the reviews Zach! Keep it up man
Zack I know you get some flak because you are filling matts shoes for the one takes but u are just as entertaining and good as he is in the one takes, keep it up man! Your work is great podcast is still great and both u and matt are awesome!!!!
I love this car....I love the length of this video,well deserved.
audi 4cyl sounds sooo good
Not on the a4😔
I picked up a used 15' S3 for cheap, and have done similar mods (pretty much the whole 034 chassis/suspension catalog) - good value even after all the mods... Only gripes are Unitronic didn't deliver the "left foot braking" they advertised, and that it still understeers & won't rotate well even with 255 tires (more alignment work to do looks like). Sure wish I could have gotten this in a Manual (I like the Golf, but prefer sedans)
+1 for the Audi brand!
Can’t wait to get my R8😍
If these cars got the inline 5 they deserved, they'd be a cult classic instantly. Otherwise it's a less practical golf R trying to look dignified tbh
That's what the RS3 is for...
@@nberkel yeah but that's the point. The S3 should be what the RS3 is and the RS3 should be hotter. The RS cars are rare enough to be more special.
@@Shakshuka69 Well, they're only rare in the United States. In Europe if you want a faster RS you'd get the RS4 or RS5. The RS3 is plenty fast and the most powerful of its class, and we also get the sportback version which is cooler in my opinion
@@Shakshuka69 You are talking bullshit... buddy! "...and the RS3 should be hotter"... You really have no fucking clue! The S3 is clearly one level below the RS3, and has "only" a 4 cylinder engine.... "Hierachy"..., ever heard about that?
The 5 cylinder legend of an engine in the RS3 has so much soul in it, it is already very hot with "only" 400 PS. The next generation RS3 will certainly getting "hotter". That's how it goes... Greetings from Germany!
It handles better than the RS3 as it has less weight over the nose.
I love the s series of cars!!!
"quick, but not fast"
I mean, let's be real. The stock S3 is already a very, VERY fast car. Not supercar fast, but VERY fast. Now it's supercar fast.
Badass car bro!!! Thanks for bringing it on here
As Matt Farrah would say. You’ve modded the car into the next category. Just buy an RS3!!
You can get a lightly used S3 in the low 30k range, even with 10k parts into it thats still way cheaper than a RS3 (cant really get those reasonably used yet)
Bill Lindsay can’t easily find RS3s.
That’s a beautiful s3!!
Optics matter forrsure as an real estate agent .. I wouldnt wanna buy a house from some agent with a heavily modified frs .. and no engine mods LOL
What's that tyre squeal sound when you're driving straight?
Sound just like my s3 😍 love the flutter
You need to edit the description cause they owner said it has standard adjustable suspension, also so did you at the start
That’s not a blow off valve. That’s turbo flutter. From lack of a BOV.
I didn't modify my 2016 S3 as it was under warranty when I owned it. I modified mine by trading it in for a Porsche GT4. Thanks for your review. I have to go as my GT4 is calling me.
🥱
Ok, I watched it. I like him.
Matt was so much better because he actually drove the car fast...
click on the settings icon, and change playback speed to 1.25
Tom Hegedosh hahahahaha
Yeah I miss Matt
@@dominick253 when did he stop?
Aqua God around March of this year if I recall correctly
mate's S3 gearbox shat itself with a tune. no other mods. was putting out stacks more power than factory so no surprise.
Did he do a TCU tune also? If not, he should have read up first.. You need to increase clamping pressure with a tune or it can (probably will) slip till death
@@spinnetti yep, dunno. salesman talked him into an rs3 while he was getting it sorted under warranty (pulled the tune off and they didn't go digging too far into the ecu). win/win for him and the salesman, dunno about whomever wears the warranty work cost.. the dealer?
@@1974mazdarx3sedan Dealer ain't gonna eat it. They must have got Audi to approve it.
@@spinnetti you know it. approvin' for days on everyone's heads.
"STAGE 3" lol
What BOV is that? Sounds good, not too loud. Its different.
Almost 300 at the wheels** you should clarify.the car probably makes 360-370hp with an upgraded turbo.my gti will make 300hp just on a tune
I just suddenly got the urge to buy a Weiss watch.
Great video, keep up the great work
That turbo flutter sounds cool, but those poor bearings are probably shot
For stage 3 tune in an upgraded turbo 300 horsepower is pretty week.. Something not clicking here.. Mines a 2010 A4 stock turbo stage 2 APR tune APR carbon-fiber intake APR downpipe forge diverter valve and again stock turbo Dyno 340... Again stock turbo... Beautiful car though but save 2.0 Tfsi engine and 300 hp confused
Nice car , awesome roads , Awesome video
I feel like you would save money at this point simply going with the RS3, better resale value too. Throw a cheap stage 1 tune in there also and be running 450 hp in the 5cyl
Rs3 much more expensive than getting an S3 and doing fbo and tune. I got my S3 for $21,000, so even if I went FBO, tune and so on, it probably wouldn't be more than an extra $5000 to $7000. That's still only $28000 at the most versus an Rs3 at over $54k. But if you feel the Rs3 is worth paying another $30k+ just for the 5cyl and sound, and u can afford it, then by all means, go for it.
Bro what? Used Rs3’s are at least 20k more than this . Get an A3, throw 4k worth of mods at it, and you’re probably beating stage 1 RS3’s.
stage 3 only 300hp? or whp?
Isn't this a 7 Speed with the S Tronic?
not sure if it switched over in 17 or 18, but was a 6 speed before that (mine is = a 15'). The 6 speed is fine actually, but the 7 is better
is this mod compatible with Golf R?
having this package in a hatchback just makes it better in my opinion
Just about every mod except body would be compatible w/ the Golf R.
whats that digital analogue face clock in between the centre aircon vents?
Phone holder
Would this motor still be considered the ea888 platform just with some differences? Or does Audi make a completely different 2.0?
Vw owns audi(and a shit ton of more brands) but this is the golf r motor and turbo yes (ea888/is38)
"Every bushing and connector"
Sounds exactly like my car (02 Subaru Legacy S401 STI). Whiteline suspension bushings all round - rear diff mounts are also Whiteline. Engine, transmission and subframe mounts are Hardrace. Steering racks mounts are Nolathane, as I've found them to allow less play compared to the Whiteline ones.
Engine and transmission is completely stock, apart from an Exedy Heavy Duty organic material clutch.
thats a good tshirt ... "blow off valves cause you in the planet once"
Is that blowoff or flutter?
this thing is beautiful !!
just leave it in dynamic oooo gooosh
I'm 36 and I make blow off noises. It's very hard to not make them. You have to let off the gas really slowly and shift at 2700 rpm. A bit immature for my age. But you only live once, fuck it. I have two car seats in the back too.
Which canyon is this!!
I like the difuser, Where did you bought it
Beautiful car brotha
coulda had an rs3?
Nice guy w/ a great car. Too bad he's low on info about his car.
Happens when you don't have the time to research cars like a lot of us do.
hi, i'm from the uk does the american market not get the hatchback version of A3/S3/RS3?
TheSneekyfox no, hatchbacks don’t sell that well here.
Boys be nice... can't we all get along
that sound is a wastgate. not bov. bov is recirculate
More audis please!
At 4:05...WTF that was awkward as hell.
Lmao yes!
yeah is this the local morning news channel lol
Joshua C. Hi johnny!!
Hahahahaha hes gay af!!
im sure that was his kids or family haha
Thanks Zack
How much would this setup cost in US $?
Skip to 5:00 to see it moving
Wouldn’t it have made sense just to get Rs3. Mine is same color btw, arrival jan 2019😬
I've got literally 50% of the cost of an RS3 with basically the same performance. RS3 just isn't that great a value. I was going to get one with euro delivery, but they took forever to come in so I got a used S3 and modded more or less like this one. I'd have been pissed to get an RS3 and find out it still understeers a lot.
Despite that Kia is copying the Germans in interior style... they can’t duplicate craftsmanship. I have a S3 with 65k with no rattles. No major repairs... simple maintenance. Had one minor repair which was a water pump.
You know Hyundai/Kai poached some of Audi's top talent right? They are looking better all the time!
So what's the weight distribution?
How much power is it putting out?
They claim a extra 244 crank hp and 196lbs torque with the stage 3 upgrade and that the kit is capable of 522 crank hp. But I always find apr to be on the generous side in regards to their hp claims.
Dripping in lambs fur and golden wine?? 😂