Slappie 9 #1 May 26, 2006 I was taking the Mazda in for service last Friday. While sitting there I picked up an Road & Track in the waiting room to peruse. I noticed a review of the Audi A3 2.0T so I sat and read it while they changed the oil and rotated my tires. Perked my interest big time. I've always liked the 5door hatchbacks.. the A3 is a 5dr HB... Well I left the Mazda dealer... headed down the road to Audi. Stopped in to "look" at one. Salesman asked if I wanted to drive it. "Sure!" ... Was about an hour and a half later I was bailed in a 6spd manual to take home for the night. I hadn't made up my mind... Well... I went back the next day and picked out a nice Luxo/Sport model automatic with DSG. Bye bye zoom-zoom hello "WAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOOOO" I've loaded up some pics for those curious. The one titled rvmirror is for those who think I've lost my skydiving roots. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 May 26, 2006 Glorified station wagon! Nice, Mom mobile. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 May 26, 2006 Hany many jump tickets did that just cost you instead of keeping the old car? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #4 May 26, 2006 Congats Slap! Cool sled!! Glad to see your doing well.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 May 26, 2006 QuoteGlorified station wagon! Nice, Mom mobile. Bobbi Naw call it what you will... this is pure sports car with added functionality. Most of the moms in my area are driving huge SUVs. They wouldn't be caught dead in my lil "wagon" not enough space... Here is a stock pic of what I used to drive. Mazda 3 5dr HB "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #6 May 26, 2006 Well, you are defiantly moving up in the world!! Congrats and thanks for not getting you undies in a wad by taking my ribbing the wrong way.BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #7 May 26, 2006 QuoteCongrats and thanks for not getting you undies in a wade by taking my ribbing the wrong way. He can handle it! Just don't call him "SlapNuts" that'll piss him off. J/K Slappie, don't get bent.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #8 May 26, 2006 Demmit!! Gimme more attention! I bought a badass car and no hotties wanna go for a ride? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #9 May 26, 2006 I'll go! I'm hot, too. See? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #10 May 26, 2006 EEEEeeeeeeewwwwwwwww *washes eyes with clorox!!* FEMALE FEMALE HOTTIES!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #11 May 26, 2006 that car rules, too bad it's automatic.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 May 26, 2006 Quotethat car rules, too bad it's automatic. DSG = faster shifts then a manual and mucho more smooth. **edit** You'll see I had test drove a 6spd manual. I liked it a lot. I also live in Houston and drive rush hour traffic everyday. The DSG was a better compromise. I get the automatic for daily driving and the DSG when I wanna get on it. Also REVO makes a chip program (you dont replace eProms anymore) that'll give me 270hp & 299ft lbs of TQ. Only problem I see is it VOIDS THE WARRANTY! So it'll be a few before I invest in a new eProm program. Try and imagine 270hp & 299ft lbs TQ in a 2900lb car. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #13 May 26, 2006 QuoteEEEEeeeeeeewwwwwwwww *washes eyes with clorox!!* FEMALE FEMALE HOTTIES!! Dude, that hurts. I'm crushed. I'm going right now and throwing away all my glittery "Hottie" tees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #14 May 26, 2006 QuoteGlorified station wagon! Nice, Mom mobile. Bobbi Naaa... what you describe is the S4... Now THATS a glorified station! And I wouldnt mind having one! Nice car Slap. I always liked it, ever since I saw them in the UK when I lived there 5 years ago.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #15 May 26, 2006 QuoteDSG = faster shifts then a manual and mucho more smooth. Same as the new Golf GTI?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #16 May 26, 2006 QuoteSame as the new Golf GTI? But new Golf GTI's are slower than the mark 1Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #17 May 26, 2006 Quote Try and imagine 270hp & 299ft lbs TQ in a 2900lb car. that's it?? That's not very much you know. That is why I said that car is bad ass. I'm just a fan of manual. If it's like the new VW manual tran then I hear you can't even tell the diff and that it does shift faster. Can you still peel out though?Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #18 May 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteDSG = faster shifts then a manual and mucho more smooth. Same as the new Golf GTI? Pretty much same technology. It's freaking amazing how fast and smooth the swap in gears are. I've got steering wheel paddles!! It's fun! QuoteCan you still peel out though? I accidently smoked the tires in 1st - 3rd lastnight.. Put the automatic in S and hold on ... doesn't shift until 4500rpms then slams you in the seat thru 4th. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #19 May 26, 2006 QuoteI've got steering wheel paddles!! It's fun! That car has "Paddle Shift?" It's an automatic, right? I've got paddle shift in one of my new cars, it's way cool.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #20 May 26, 2006 QuoteQuote Try and imagine 270hp & 299ft lbs TQ in a 2900lb car. that's it?? That's not very much you know. That is why I said that car is bad ass. I'm just a fan of manual. If it's like the new VW manual tran then I hear you can't even tell the diff and that it does shift faster. Can you still peel out though? if you can blow the rubber off all four tires you aint got shit! makes me miss my baby... 91 VR4 Galant number 719 of 2000. too many mods to list. but well over 300 hp, and never pass emissions in ATL. congrats slappie, thats a pimpin grocery getter! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 May 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteI've got steering wheel paddles!! It's fun! That car has "Paddle Shift?" It's an automatic, right? I've got paddle shift in one of my new cars, it's way cool. Its actually a pretty cool automatic. It pre-engages the next gear when you shift, so shifting up is actually faster and more efficient then with a manual. The 0-60 time is actually faster with these trannies then the manuals. Its the kind of technol.ogy that was only avaiulable in very top of the line cars (and F1s )Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #22 May 26, 2006 QuoteThe 0-60 time is actually faster with these trannies then the manuals. Performance 0-60 mph in seconds: 6.7 (DSG); 6.9 (6-speed manual) Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: DSG: 25/31 manual: 24/32 * Maximum speed electronically limited to 130 mph in the U.S. Obey all speed and traffic laws. Your mileage may vary The DSG, like the gearboxes in Audi's Le Mans-winning R8 race cars, is not a torque-converter automatic. Rather, it uses a conventional manual gearset and two motorcycle-like multi-plate wet clutches. At least one clutch is always engaged, for seamless power transmission, and shifting is done either automatically, by computer-controlled electronic/hydraulic mechanisms or manually via steering column-mounted shift paddles. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 May 26, 2006 not even that glorifiedYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #24 May 26, 2006 Does your car, or that particular model come equipped, or is an option available for a HUD as well? Just curious. (Heade Up Display)-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #25 May 26, 2006 No HUD... I don't even think the 3.2 is equiped or has it optional. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
