Timmay

Coming from a 2014 S4 (B8.5) with the workhorse supercharged 3.0 liter engine. My new S3 has lots of nice options but must say that the thing that hit me first was the Sound Enhancing Resonator delete kit! I've only had the car for a day so far but there are a lot of big differences between the 2 cars obviously. I must say that my S3 definitely sounds and acts more like a true sports car and I like it. I haven't been on this forum for a long time so I need to read up on all the facts of the S3. Thanks in advance for your support!

Timmay

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KevinDuMa

Congrats, welcome back! Car looks great, the subtle changes made in the facelift makes such a difference. Post more pics and keep us updated on your purchase.

Fixeroh

Timmay, congrats on your new ride! Very sharp! And thanks for the photo as it validates my color choices for my recent RS3 order. LOL. Same color with BO package. The 2017 S3s look really great with the facelift. Am in the process of selling my 2015 S3 now. No trade in. Have too much extra into the car. APR stage II makes S3s move along quite well. Something to consider in the future perhaps!

Timmay

Thanks guys! Yes I love the Daytona Gray. As with most cars, photos just don't do it justice, particularly this color IMHO. I think the Black Optic package is what really sets it off too as I really like the wheels. Thought about getting another Glacier White like my last S4 but decided on a change of pace. Glad I did! Now I have to get some tint!

Fixeroh

Gorgeous car Timmay. Has an aggressive yet subtle look. Think that's what Audi is all about. Unless one drives an R8 of course. That's sort of in-your-face. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

s3burgh

Wish i had the red calipers on my daytona.

Timmay

Thanks Fixeroh. Your upcoming RS3 will look even more aggressive! Looking forward to seeing it when you have it. I've always liked the beefier exhaust tips on the RS series. Funny thing is my sales guy told me he thought my S3 with the res delete kit sounded like an R8. Lol I'm sure that's a big stretch but it does sound good in any case.

Fixeroh

Thanks! Really excited about my RS3. Wait is killer however. And it could be 3 to 4 months. :-(

I had the resonator delete on my car but removed it. Loved the sound. Was really great. But to go to Stage 2 tune, had to replace the stock downpipe with a larger diameter cast unit. Got mine from APR. Downpipe creates additional 'sound' too. That coupled with the resonator delete made my S3 sound like it should be on the GT3 grid at Daytona for the 24 hours! Way too loud. Woke up the neighborhood in the morning. So I replaced the resonator and now it's perfect. Very gnarly sound and not overly loud. Enjoy your car. S3 is blast. If Audi didn't introduce the RS3 to the states, I would be quite content with my S3.

Timmay

Ahh yeah the wait. Must be painful indeed! I had the same feeling many years ago when I had ordered an e46 M3 when they first started selling them in the US.

I LOL'd reading the remark about the APR Stage 2 tune and res delete. I'm sure the neighbors are glad you decided to remove the option.

Btw, totally different subject but what tires came on your S3 when you bought it? I had the Contisport Contacts which is pretty typical for Audi, but I don't like them due to how quickly they wear and the $$$ they charge for them. I usually buy Michelin Pilot Supersports when the original OEMs are done. The balance in both wet and dry and decent longevity are hard to beat IMO.

Having said that, I just had my wheels/tires swapped out at the dealer today with Pirelli P Zeros. Long story short one of the wheels and tire had some damage that I didn't notice when buying the car. Fortunately they had another S3 with the optional Black Optic package w/19s and swapped them out with my originals. I can't imagine these P Zeros will be any worse than the Contis but we'll see.