25-05-2014, 10:07 PM
I'm happy with mine for the most part, and I'd say has more useble power more of the time with the smaller turbo and minimal lag. Once it has the KO3S and accompanying mods it'll be significantly quicker than a standard S3 and probably close to a mapped one.
Haldex does have its benefits when it comes to the fact that if the grip is there, all the power will be going to the front wheels. But when it needs it, you do have 4WD and the extra grip that goes with it. You can also get Haldex controllers to change the split of power and remap the specific ECU to what you want.
It's not just a body kit however, the S3 has wider wings and quarter panels which is what gives it its look. There's many other things as well, which makes them pretty desirable.
Most things are very different on the S3 compared to A3, but the brakes are easy to convert. All you need is carriers and discs. Although the general consensus is that it's not a worth while upgrade and to go for Cupra/R32 Brembos.
I love my A3, but I will be getting an S3 one day.
Haldex does have its benefits when it comes to the fact that if the grip is there, all the power will be going to the front wheels. But when it needs it, you do have 4WD and the extra grip that goes with it. You can also get Haldex controllers to change the split of power and remap the specific ECU to what you want.
It's not just a body kit however, the S3 has wider wings and quarter panels which is what gives it its look. There's many other things as well, which makes them pretty desirable.
Most things are very different on the S3 compared to A3, but the brakes are easy to convert. All you need is carriers and discs. Although the general consensus is that it's not a worth while upgrade and to go for Cupra/R32 Brembos.
I love my A3, but I will be getting an S3 one day.