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TheKnat · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:22

I've purchased myself a 2007 model Audi S3 and I have to say I love my car. Now the thing which is slightly annoying is that a richer friend has gone out an bought himself a BMW Z4M which is slightly quicker than my car on the straights (can't keep up round corners though

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What I'm wondering is, what parts/tuning is available for this car in the UK ? There must be loads of potential for getting more out of it but I can't find anything. Ideally I'm looking for a company/garage in the UK (north west please?) who I can hand my car to, pay some money and then get back a car which will make the Z4M look even more like a toy.

Raymond Lin · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:23

Why would you find the need to compete with him?

Gets popcorn......

alexthecheese · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:32

You can get these engines chipped to about 300bhp, I've heard.

TheKnat · 17 Jul 2007 at 16:24

Raymond Lin said:
Why would you find the need to compete with him?

Gets popcorn......

Not a need at all. Just a want. It's one of those friendly one up each other things I suppose.

MNuTz · 17 Jul 2007 at 16:38

just google "audi S3 modifying/chipping/ performance etc"

depens on how much you want to spend as well:

http://www.backdraftmotorsport.com/services/upgrades-kits?gclid=CMfEub31ro0CFRTDQQod3Vn5sQ

350bhp large turbo kit £4K

EDIT:

Or for the ultimate opwer boost
http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/audi-s3.shtml

ROFL!

TheKnat · 17 Jul 2007 at 16:45

MNuTz said:
Or for the ultimate opwer boost
http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/audi-s3.shtml

Just had a look at that and its really confusing. The page is for an Audi S3 yet it says it won't work on turbo charged cars ???? :confused:

Well for £5 I don't think anyone should set their sights too high with this mod.

agw_01 · 17 Jul 2007 at 17:38

Oh wow! A power resistor of JUSTICE!!

:cool:

You should buy three!

Dangerous Dave · 17 Jul 2007 at 17:53

Get a proper remap you should be looking at 310bhp ish, will make it closer but a Z4M will still be pulling away in a straight linebut not by much. You should get a bigger gain out of corners though as you will have around 300lbft low down the revs with 100% traction from the 4wd where the Z4M isn't at its best till higher up the revs.

Check out Revo, APR, MTM, Custom code, Chipped UK and Jabba they all do remaps.

TheKnat · 18 Jul 2007 at 07:02

Dangerous Dave said:
Get a proper remap you should be looking at 310bhp ish, will make it closer but a Z4M will still be pulling away in a straight linebut not by much. You should get a bigger gain out of corners though as you will have around 300lbft low down the revs with 100% traction from the 4wd where the Z4M isn't at its best till higher up the revs.

Check out Revo, APR, MTM, Custom code, Chipped UK and Jabba they all do remaps.

Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers for that.

Think we are both going to go on a track day soonish so hopefully I'll be able to get this done before then