Audi S3 parts reviews

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OEM Audi Turbocharger

In fact, it receives various upgrades, including pistons with new bolts and rings, stronger connecting rods, a new aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder head, different injection valves and a different turbocharger.

Pros: various upgrades, stronger parts
Vehicle: Audi S3
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NITTO Tires

While 255/35/19 still worked just fine, I feel that 245/35/19 is the best set up on a 19x8.5 rims. the outer lip of the tires will protect the rims, as the 245 tires will not be stretched on 8.5 rims.

Pros: protect the rims
Vehicle: Audi S3
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Nokia Tires
GordV
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Rating 4.0

I have Nokian WRG3 18's on my S3. They are traction rated so I can use them up in the mountains without chains but are also rated for \"year round\" use (with a mileage rating!) so they don't wear as quickly in typical Portland, OR winter weather (wet and just above freezing). So I use those Nov-April and my 19's the rest of the year. I'm pretty happy with the overall feel and noise level of the tires.

Pros: happy with feel, noise level
Cons: wear quickly
Vehicle: Audi S3
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KYB Shock absorbers
H8rade
  • Bottoming:
Rating 4.0

Based on what I've experienced with my S3 w/o the mag ride w/18s. The ride quality is fine. Part of my drive to work is a country road I drive that is 15 miles of very bumpy asphalt that has been patched over and over. I'm looking forward to trying it out at an autocross in the coming weeks. I surmise the standard suspension will do very well. The ride is on par w/an Evo w/newer KYB shocks or older Bilsteins which is great for me, but others may find it a bit firm.

Pros: ride quality is fine
Cons: may find it firm
Vehicle: Audi S3
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BorgWarner Turbocharger

The heart of the CTS Turbo MK6 2.0TSI turbo upgrade kit is the Borg Warner K04-0064 turbocharger. This turbocharger is commonly used in OEM applications such as the Audi S3 available in Europe. The highlights of this Borg Warner turbocharger in our kit is the 'forged mill' compressor wheel, which brings numerous benefits to the enthusiast. The technology used in the production of these turbos provides us with a variety of benefits, reduced compressor wheel weight (faster spool), increased strength, and greater surface area of the compressor wheel. Because of the 'forged mill' technology Borg Warner can increase the effective surface area of the compressor wheel, which results in greater air flow than conventional cast compressor wheels.

Pros: faster spool, increased strength
Vehicle: Audi S3
Part number: K04-0064
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EBC Brake pads
Berto
  • Braking:
Rating 4.0

I'm happy with EBC red, better braking by less fade but I don't know if can be much better with other combinations

Pros: better braking, less fade
Vehicle: Audi S3
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EBC Brake pads
Berto
  • Noise:
Rating 3.5

I've just installed ebc redstuff pads (I received this and rear green for the Passat) these days I haven't many time to use the car, but first test I noticed aren't noisy and not too bad at cold.

Pros: not too bad at cold
Cons: aren't noisy
Vehicle: Audi S3
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OEM Audi Water pump
bri85
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Rating 1.5

Waterpump and thermostat are common issue with Audi. I had a 2017 S3 and had it replaced around 65K miles, and now my 2019 S5 was replaced under warranty at approx 38/39k miles. The mechanic mentioned something along the lines, its made out of plastic.

Pros: replaced under warranty
Cons: common issue, made of plastic, failed at 65K miles
Vehicle: Audi S3
Mileage: 104607 km
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