r/audi_s3

Hi all,

I have a 2016 Audi S3 Quattro (71k miles)

I'm hearing a whirring noise when driving that has been gradually getting louder. Id say its there almost all the time but I do hear it most when I take my foot off the accelator and coast a bit. Its an automatic with DSG gearbox.

Ive just picked it up from the garage and they're saying it's likely the transfer box for the 4wd system that is making the noise. They couldnt be 100% certain that it wasn't the wheel bearing so they replaced it but no change in sound.

The noise is coming from the rear and i hear it more on the left side.

Does anyone have any experience with noises from transfer box? Is it worth replacing (£3.5k new!! Although can get 2nd hand one) or is it just part and parcel now that the car is older? I really don't want it to break completely leaving the car undrivable but I dont know if this is likely or not hence looking for advice!

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m currently deciding between an Audi S3 and a Mercedes-AMG A35 and I’d really appreciate some opinions from S3 owners.
I’m mainly looking at around 2021–2023 models. I’ve been considering the A35 as well, but I want to hear from people who actually own/drive an S3. I heard there are issues with the a35 gasket. Leaning towards the s3 more.

I just got my new to me 2022 Audi S3, I am looking for some things to add to it to make it even more eye catching,

Looking for potentially a trunk duckbill spoiler, mirror caps.

What were some of the first changes you made after purchase?

Manual gearbox finding it hard to source one cod is kdt anything’s else compatible thanks

Trying to change out the rear brake rotors and pads on my 2015 8v s3 and I've run into a problem with the caliper carrier bolts, went and picked up an M14 spline bit (aka triple square bit) with a 1/2" drive but its too long and I can fit anything other than a breaker bar onto it, including my torque wrench and im not about to take it off without being able to torque it back to spec, that shit makes me nervous just thinking about it

Just wondering if anyone has been able to source a stubby or low profile M14 spline bit from a reputable place, i cant even seem to find one on ebay or Amazon, the one I have is 55mm long and im thinking around the 40mm mark would suffice