[Steve P]

IF Audi will replace of course i will get them to do it, but what happens now. I had my rear brakes checked as they are scoring on both discs Audi say they are fine i dont think they are. I have 2 choices now, speak with CS and get further investigations done by another dealer or sod messing around wasting time and just replace with the mtec..

[Rs3owner]

My rear discs have started to rust already , only done 200miles , what do Audi say about that ?

[Spaceman_RS3]

Depends but I'd go with they all do that sir.

[Aoon_M]

Warranty whores, warranty whores everywhere.

 

Owners who modify are very aware of the potential implications of their decision and have factored them into their thinking.

 

If you change a part on your car you should immediately assume your warranty on that and related parts null and void.

 

 

"Sir, your aftermarket £100 drilled m-tec discs have damaged the rear handbrake calliper, we will not be honouring warranty in this case."

But thats none of my business.

Edited by Aoon_M, 19 March 2016 - 12:59 AM.

[T-800]

Warranty whores, warranty whores everywhere.

Owners who modify are very aware of the potential implications of their decision and have factored them into their thinking.

If you change a part on your car you should immediately assume your warranty on that and related parts null and void.




But thats none of my business.

But Aoon_M.........

Most people will just want to enjoy the RS3 for what it is in its standard form

What's wrong with that ?

You may not be bothered about it, but I'll wager a good few of RS owners feel better for having it.

Modifying is indeed the owners choice and they do need to assess the impact on other factors.

We are all different, but one thing remains, our love of the RS 3........

Edited by T-800, 20 March 2016 - 04:17 PM.

[Woodstock25]

Warranty whores, warranty whores everywhere.

 

Owners who modify are very aware of the potential implications of their decision and have factored them into their thinking.

 

If you change a part on your car you should immediately assume your warranty on that and related parts null and void.

 

 

But thats none of my business.

 

What on earth does that mean?  Not really appropriate language....  I bought a car, and if it goes wrong in the first few years - I expect that manufacturer to fix it...  Nothing to do with whoring!  Those comments are better suited to ASN.

 

If you want to void your warranty - then fill your boots!  But for most of us having shelved out the best part of £50K, we don't have the luxury of putting of hands in our pockets an infinite depth during the early stages of ownership.

[Tiago]

I wanted the rear RS7 brake discs retrofit because the stock rear discs looks out of place compared with the front brake system and all the RS exterior look. But spending +1500euro on a kit when you can buy a set of RS7 rear discs for 600euro in ebay, it was hard to accept. Finally i found vandit-performance.de that sold me a kit just under 1000euro. This is for brand new and genuine RS7 rear brake discs + adapters for stock calipers + centric rings for wheel hubs and bolts. Now it looks balanced between front and rear and even the stock wheels look alot better.

Edited by Tiago, 22 April 2016 - 07:38 PM.

[T-800]

To me this already looks odd..........

The OEM pad isn't big enough to sweep the entire surface of the bigger disc, you can even see signs of it on the picture behind the alloy.......

You'll end up with an odd looking band near the hub and on the wavy edge where the disc is untouched...........

Each to their own though........

Edited by T-800, 23 April 2016 - 09:09 AM.

[Tiago]

The pads do cover the edges of the disc wave shape. At this moment all the edges is cleared and has a even sign of wear like it shown at the middle of the discs but the band near the hub remains the same. That pic was taken after a 10km of soft drive. The short drive and gentil braking wasn't enough to remove the protection coat at the wave edges. When you brake soft, the pads won't apply a equal pressure on disc surface due to the single piston design.

About braking and at higher speeds, i don't feel anymore the braking relying only at front. It is definitely a upgrade mod for look and function. But if it was only for look, i would be happy as imho the rear tiny disc hurts the RS style.

Edited by Tiago, 23 April 2016 - 10:05 AM.

[davemul]

I've changed my mind looking at the above. I'll just stay standard.

The punyness of the rear brakes just serves to emphasise the immenseness of the fronts.

Wavy tears look odd and the non full coverage of the rotor will have issues down the line.

STANDARD RUSTY REARS YEEEEEHAAAH

[Tiago]

the non full coverage of the rotor will have issues down the line.

Please explain your theory...

As i said above, the pads don't cover the disc only a few mm at the inner, next to the hub. Can't see any issue on that. The further the caliper/pad from the hub, the more leverage and brake force will be applied.

Edited by Tiago, 23 April 2016 - 06:03 PM.

[T-800]

Please explain your theory...

As i said above, the pads don't cover the disc only a few mm at the inner, next to the hub. Can't see any issue on that. The further the caliper/pad from the hub, the more leverage and brake force will be applied.

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Fair play the wavy edge looks better now....

However that inside band will remain untouched because the original pad ain't wide enough.

But you are happy with it so its all that matters.

[davemul]

The disc contact area is bigger than the calliper pad contact area. 

 

Anywho... STOP TRYING TO CHANGE MY MIND BECAUSE YOU PROBABLY WILL! 

[T-800]

The disc contact area is bigger than the calliper pad contact area.

Anywho... STOP TRYING TO CHANGE MY MIND BECAUSE YOU PROBABLY WILL!

Dave you'll have to use the RS7 caliper too.

Problem solved.

[Tiago]

Dave you'll have to use the RS7 caliper too. Problem solved.

I would be much more happier with the RS7 engine under the bonnet.

[domino]

For those wanting to buy the rs7 kit from vandit-performance

I urge you not to send Bernd any money just yet

It's been 6 weeks since sending him funds and there has been a complete freeze on replies and no product being sent to me

A fellow Aussie purchased from him recently too and is getting the same silent treatment

I will update this thread if he delivers

[Tiago]

I'm sorry for leading you to Vandit. I only posted after receiving the parts without any flaw. In fact, besides the dead silence after payment, i received the parts on the estimated time. Please keep reporting the status of your order.

[domino]

Update I have now received all my parts from vandit performance

It did take a while and communication wasn't the best, but it's all here

[Arcam]

Will you document the install and post pics please?

[davemul]

Will you document the install and post pics please?

 

 

Yep I would be interested in this too

 

 

 

NO I WONT

 

 

 

 

 

(yes I will)