brians new car.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:15 ami thought brian picked up his new car yesterday, come on give us the news after a days driving and get some pics up. 
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:15 amPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:44 amPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:19 amYep picked it up Yesterday, and im very pleased with it. Such a different feel to the WR1.
The WR1 being a drivers, raw power car, while the Audi with all its electronic gadgets is more of a lazy mans hot hatch
it goes like stink, even in the snow
The WR1 being a drivers, raw power car, while the Audi with all its electronic gadgets is more of a lazy mans hot hatch
it goes like stink, even in the snow
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:03 pmsaw on the city threads that you nearly had a van crash in to you yesterday 
i bet that was an interesting moment glad that your enjoying the car, looking forward to a launch on sat
i bet that was an interesting moment glad that your enjoying the car, looking forward to a launch on sat Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:26 pmstijoy wrote:saw on the city threads that you nearly had a van crash in to you yesterday
yep it was another member in his van pull out infront of me, not expecting a black audi to exceeding the speed limit !!!
Pics....
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:27 pmand a photoshop of a Intercooler bonnet scoop.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:29 pmLooking good Brian. How many miles have you clocked up now?
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:42 pmits got 76 miles on the clock, only had 11 on it yesterday.
havent been on tarmac yet, its all been in the snow fun
havent been on tarmac yet, its all been in the snow fun
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:46 pmLooks good. Any mods planned?
I had an Audi A3 before my WRX, not as quick as yours but a very solid car.
I had an Audi A3 before my WRX, not as quick as yours but a very solid car.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:58 pmFor all the Dealers out there.. Its Going to Be left Standard.
Chris, ive a few planned
Chris, ive a few planned
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:05 pmGood man!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:14 pm Very stealth 
Got a mate who keeps raving on about how good these are, sounds very nice.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:17 pmHow's the car going?
We need an update!
We need an update!
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:33 pmUp date..
Been using it most days to look at jobs all over Norfolk and Suffolk
Got to admitt i love the B Road Twisties as its so well balanced, the Quattro 4wd system is fantasic with all the safety features turned off
Overtaking on the A roads at 80+ and i really miss the 4th gear power of teh WR1, the WR1 is a Overtaking machine at this kind of speed, the Audi just takes a little bit longer to get past the cars
But the majority of my drives are city based and B road Blasts, this is were the 3.2 V6 really comes into its own, Instant throttle responce,
The DSG gear changes so smooth you quickly enter Oh My God speed with out realising it, its little effort to do this.
So
Im happy with the instant throttle responce and quick off the mark power around the city
But miss the overtaking power of the WR1
Roll on the RS3 in 06 im sure a turbo will help a bit
Been using it most days to look at jobs all over Norfolk and Suffolk
Got to admitt i love the B Road Twisties as its so well balanced, the Quattro 4wd system is fantasic with all the safety features turned off
Overtaking on the A roads at 80+ and i really miss the 4th gear power of teh WR1, the WR1 is a Overtaking machine at this kind of speed, the Audi just takes a little bit longer to get past the cars
But the majority of my drives are city based and B road Blasts, this is were the 3.2 V6 really comes into its own, Instant throttle responce,
The DSG gear changes so smooth you quickly enter Oh My God speed with out realising it, its little effort to do this.
So
Im happy with the instant throttle responce and quick off the mark power around the city
But miss the overtaking power of the WR1
Roll on the RS3 in 06
im sure a turbo will help a bit Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:28 pmBut then you'll get turbo lag and bog down...
By the way, you've blanked out the number plates in all but one of the pictures.
By the way, you've blanked out the number plates in all but one of the pictures.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:36 pmAudi bog down will be different to Subaru's in an efficient German kind of way.
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 9:19 amHei Brian,
When you got the Audi, never considered the Volvo S60 R ? As a concept it's closer to the scoob (4wd, turbo, 300bhp) than the Audi A3 3.2.
And it also sounds fantastic (just like the old quattro).
When you got the Audi, never considered the Volvo S60 R ? As a concept it's closer to the scoob (4wd, turbo, 300bhp) than the Audi A3 3.2.
And it also sounds fantastic (just like the old quattro).
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:24 amAnonymous wrote:Hei Brian,
When you got the Audi, never considered the Volvo S60 R ? As a concept it's closer to the scoob (4wd, turbo, 300bhp) than the Audi A3 3.2.
And it also sounds fantastic (just like the old quattro).
Got to admit i never looked at any of the Volvo Range, If it had a turbo it would not have been on my list in the first place, Turbos and me just dont get on with my driving style.
Unless its a Impreza Type R and that dosent count as its geared " Properly"
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:54 amFor once I have to agree with the Swede. The punch is part of the fun to me and the smile is endless as your internal organs get moved around a little.
I found the RS Focus to be a very capable car in terms of handling.... but, it added no spark into my life. Lets face it, I do need some spark!
Audi's.... they need a little more agression with looks too.
I found the RS Focus to be a very capable car in terms of handling.... but, it added no spark into my life. Lets face it, I do need some spark!
Audi's.... they need a little more agression with looks too.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:50 amWR1 Bro wrote:For once I have to agree with the Swede. The punch is part of the fun to me and the smile is endless as your internal organs get moved around a little.
I found the RS Focus to be a very capable car in terms of handling.... but, it added no spark into my life. Lets face it, I do need some spark!
Audi's.... they need a little more agression with looks too.
Thanks Bro !
...
But... STOP CALLING ME SWEDE !! I AM BELGIAN !!
Mind you, you could have really been rude and call me Dutch.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:00 pmLook, it is either Swede or Turnip. They were your first nicknames on here and that is how it will stay.
Which do you prefer? Swede? Turnip?
It is either that or we can change you name to Carling? It doesnt follow that you can choose you own nickname.
Which do you prefer? Swede? Turnip?
It is either that or we can change you name to Carling? It doesnt follow that you can choose you own nickname.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:24 pmAnonymous wrote:I'll stick to Swede. Thanks.
Mind you, we're "slightly" off topic and if we don't care, the other Belgian (Gangsta Smurf) will lock the topic.
I'd still like to get Brian's view on turbo cars and why he does not like them.
Why do I always get my stuff down as "guest". Normally you can't even post a reply without logging in.
Any problems with the website ?
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:01 pmI thought Brian had explained this quite well.... His driving style does not suit a turbo car. How else do you want him to describe it?
I guess he doesn't like lauching with max revs!! Maybe he lives in a respectable area unlike most of us!!
I guess he doesn't like lauching with max revs!! Maybe he lives in a respectable area unlike most of us!!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:39 pmHey back to topic please guys.
I feel that the Small Engine Turbo cars are no good for me as they rely on the turbo to make them go ..
EG a new age Impreza
If a turbo is added to a high capacity engine like a 3.2 V6 it would have the instant power and then the Kick in the back power from the turbo
THis is why the RS6 Audi is so good
It ok to put a tubo on a light weight car with a small engine, its just that Subaru have lost the plot on the New age - they are far more heavier thus need to either
1: GEar Down - which they didnt
2: Make the car Lighter - oops !!!
3: install a lager engine to get it going and then the turdo takes over - HELLO 2.5 !!!
So basicly the laws of the Turbo Lag.
Dont put a small engine Turbo into a heavy car !!!
otherwise you get BOG DOWN !!!
I feel that the Small Engine Turbo cars are no good for me as they rely on the turbo to make them go ..
EG a new age Impreza
If a turbo is added to a high capacity engine like a 3.2 V6 it would have the instant power and then the Kick in the back power from the turbo
THis is why the RS6 Audi is so good
It ok to put a tubo on a light weight car with a small engine, its just that Subaru have lost the plot on the New age - they are far more heavier thus need to either
1: GEar Down - which they didnt
2: Make the car Lighter - oops !!!
3: install a lager engine to get it going and then the turdo takes over - HELLO 2.5 !!!
So basicly the laws of the Turbo Lag.
Dont put a small engine Turbo into a heavy car !!!
otherwise you get BOG DOWN !!!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:10 pma nice easy explanation there brian, and of course your fav two words. 
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:25 pmGuest is Turnip.........
Ive spoke to EVO owners and they all admit ( off quote) thet their little 2.0 Turbos do suffer from BOG DOWN
Ive spoke to EVO owners and they all admit ( off quote) thet their little 2.0 Turbos do suffer from BOG DOWN
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:06 pmThanks Bri' !
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:39 pmWR1 Bro wrote:I thought Brian had explained this quite well.... His driving style does not suit a turbo car. How else do you want him to describe it?
I guess he doesn't like lauching with max revs!! Maybe he lives in a respectable area unlike most of us!!
THats a great Sum Up of me !!! Easy !! PEasy !
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:39 pmPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:48 amThe outcome is it has been sorted
