[MarkMac-RS3]

As much as I love my 8P I think it’s time to upgrade to an 8V. Seems the more things I fix the more goes wrong 😂

Two fault codes have popped up 10685 databus U1121 00 [047] Missing message and 10801 Implausible data received from ABS control module U0415 00 [040] The gear changes are really lazy. When I use the paddles to change down the revs blip and drop and the car lurches forward instead of engine braking. Also when I give it some throttle it is as if the clutches are slipping. Hopefully an ABS sensor or something simple. Just got 4 Michelin PS4S fitted, won’t be trying them out till the new year now.

[Pil5burydoughboy]

Time to get rid I think bud, you've had no end of problems with it.

I was tempted to buy a new one but can't justify spending that amount of cash for it to sit in the garage half the year when I'm away.

Edited by Pil5burydoughboy, 19 December 2018 - 09:14 PM.

[BenTTU]

You won't regret doing it, I did after a few months of owning a 8p, the 8p is a good car but the 8v.1 and 8v.2 are just amazing cars

[MarkMac-RS3]

Time to get rid I think bud, you've had no end of problems with it.

I was tempted to buy a new one but can't justify spending that amount of cash for it to sit in the garage half the year when I'm away.

Aye it’s been a slog with this thing, it could be the refurbed mechatronic not communicating with the ABS module or maybe it is something simple. Classic example of buy cheap buy twice. I’ll wait and see when I get home and get it looked at.

It the only logical step, I would miss the sound! I’ve just started working in Norway so home a lot more so can justify even more now 🤣

Edited by MarkMac-RS3, 20 December 2018 - 09:14 AM.

[MarkMac-RS3]

You won't regret doing it, I did after a few months of owning a 8p, the 8p is a good car but the 8v.1 and 8v.2 are just amazing cars

I test drove an 8V.1 before I bought the 8P, absolutely loved it. Really wish I had just got one then.

[sawda]

I'm going to be in the .minority here and say I prefer the 8p. Love that I will unlikely to ever see one on the road. Driven both cars and the 8v is a massive step up in interior but feels alot more removed from the driving experience. 8p feels more savage, although by no means the last word on driver feel as both cars have lifeless steering imo.

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[RS3Dell]

I'm going to be in the .minority here and say I prefer the 8p. Love that I will unlikely to ever see one on the road. Driven both cars and the 8v is a massive step up in interior but feels alot more removed from the driving experience. 8p feels more savage, although by no means the last word on driver feel as both cars have lifeless steering imo.
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I wouldn't get anymore driving enjoyment out off driving a 8v than i do with my 8p tbh.🤔

Also no bucket seats is a deal breaker 🙁

Dell.

[RobRS]

I'm going to be in the .minority here and say I prefer the 8p. Love that I will unlikely to ever see one on the road. Driven both cars and the 8v is a massive step up in interior but feels alot more removed from the driving experience. 8p feels more savage, although by no means the last word on driver feel as both cars have lifeless steering imo.

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I wouldn't get anymore driving enjoyment out off driving a 8v than i do with my 8p tbh.🤔

Also no bucket seats is a deal breaker 🙁

Dell.

 

Having owned both an 8p & an 8v & still have use of my Wife's 8p I concour with your comments above   
The 8p does still feel somthing special every time I drive it.

[RS3Dell]

Having owned both an 8p & an 8v & still have use of my Wife's 8p I concour with your comments above   
The 8p does still feel somthing special every time I drive it.

Rob.

This alway something special about your 1st Love,House,Child or the 1st RS3.

Even if they wasn't perfect mate.

Dell.

[Mgharris2182]

I'm going to be in the .minority here and say I prefer the 8p. Love that I will unlikely to ever see one on the road. Driven both cars and the 8v is a massive step up in interior but feels alot more removed from the driving experience. 8p feels more savage, although by no means the last word on driver feel as both cars have lifeless steering imo.
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I’m actually in limbo land at the moment. Deciding to go 8p and spend a few quid on it to make it really go. Or stretch my budget and buy an 8v.
I actually prefer the look of the 8p over the 8v.
I come from several high power rx7’s. then had a 54 plate 3.2 a3. (Loved that car) currently have a 18 plate a6 estate as a family tank. But need a toy for me.

What is the safe limit power wise for the 8p.

[JayRS3]

I’m actually in limbo land at the moment. Deciding to go 8p and spend a few quid on it to make it really go. Or stretch my budget and buy an 8v.
I actually prefer the look of the 8p over the 8v.
I come from several high power rx7’s. then had a 54 plate 3.2 a3. (Loved that car) currently have a 18 plate a6 estate as a family tank. But need a toy for me.

What is the safe limit power wise for the 8p.

around 500-550 with up to 800Nm seem to be about your limits on a stock engine.

[RS3Dell]

I’m actually in limbo land at the moment. Deciding to go 8p and spend a few quid on it to make it really go. Or stretch my budget and buy an 8v.
I actually prefer the look of the 8p over the 8v.
I come from several high power rx7’s. then had a 54 plate 3.2 a3. (Loved that car) currently have a 18 plate a6 estate as a family tank. But need a toy for me.
What is the safe limit power wise for the 8p.

I had a A3 S-Line 3.2 Quattro Sport for 7 years with cams,remap & cat back Milltek exhaust by AMD.😁

Dell.

[Mgharris2182]

I had a A3 S-Line 3.2 Quattro Sport for 7 years with cams,remap & cat back Milltek exhaust by AMD.
Dell.

Mine just had a remap but in all honesty . Don’t think it did much. Sounded fantastic though. . Dell, how did you find the 8p compared to the r32 for drive etc. Did it feel similar but with a lot more go?

[RS3Dell]

Mine just had a remap but in all honesty . Don’t think it did much. Sounded fantastic though. . Dell, how did you find the 8p compared to the r32 for drive etc. Did it feel similar but with a lot more go?

The A3 3.2 was very nose heavy but a lovely engine & once remapped with the cams went very well but the RS3 is in a different league in all areas.

Dell.

[sawda]

I’m actually in limbo land at the moment. Deciding to go 8p and spend a few quid on it to make it really go. Or stretch my budget and buy an 8v.
I actually prefer the look of the 8p over the 8v.
I come from several high power rx7’s. then had a 54 plate 3.2 a3. (Loved that car) currently have a 18 plate a6 estate as a family tank. But need a toy for me.

What is the safe limit power wise for the 8p.

There will be others on here that have pushed power limits. I did an APR map within 2 weeks of collecting the car and ran perfectly fine now for 4 years. A few propshafts went from aggressive launches even at stock (not mine but others on the forum), after a quick map you will be running 400bhp and closer to 500lbft tq. Uprated propshaft bolts is one solution, or even better an uprated prop shaft. I think all would agree engine wise the 2.5tfsi can take alot more with ttrs's running well over 500bhp with hybrid turbos etc. If I was going for power gains would get am uprated propshaft first, launching the RS3 is savage even at stage one map.

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