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Old 05-20-06, 07:59 PM
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Default Hot hatch! Oettinger Audi A3 Sportback

Got these pics from an Oettinger insider.

Looks great! Very agressive, yet very clean. The Oettinger A3 Sportback 2.0T can be easily/reliably upgraded from 200hp (stock) to 320hp.

I heard that it will hit 280kmh on the tacho!







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Ya I like the look a lot. Not sure about Audi as a whole, but styling wise they are .

Kind of reminds me a bit of the Protege5, but I guess that inevitable.
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expensive as hell for what you get, no thanks
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I think I prefer stock. A lil too much, its a small hatchback, it should not be in your face. Othewise buy a A4/A6/A8.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I think I prefer stock. A lil too much, its a small hatchback, it should not be in your face. Othewise buy a A4/A6/A8.
An A3 will outhandle the A4 /A6/ A8
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Originally Posted by HKGS300
An A3 will outhandle the A4 /A6/ A8
You are probably right, Audis are not exactly great handling vehicles, they are very nose heavy.

However, IMO, a hatch is saying " I like small and secure with it" so why gain tons of attention to your small entry level Audi, with giant wheels and a bodykit? Makes no sense to me
 
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I see nothing wrong with a hatch hotted up. Hatches are awesome.

Will an A3 handle better than an A4? Even in FWD form?

I think Audis are supposed to handle pretty well in general, despite being pigs. I put them as better handlers than Lexus and MB for sure.
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
I see nothing wrong with a hatch hotted up. Hatches are awesome.

Will an A3 handle better than an A4? Even in FWD form?

I think Audis are supposed to handle pretty well in general, despite being pigs. I put them as better handlers than Lexus and MB for sure.
The A3 is smaller, lighter, shorter than the A4.
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Oettinger always does good work... Gotta love that styling!
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I really like this. Cant wait to see the RS3.
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Not bad at all. This A3 looks more sporty. I also like the DSG transmission.
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Originally Posted by magneto112
I really like this. Cant wait to see the RS3.
Bingo, that RS3 should be nice. I have driven the S3 down here in Mexico (last generation) and it can really fly. We had a guy last night rip an S4 with S3 by about .4 in the 1/4 mile. I think that S3 was a little more tuned thatn the stock S4, but you will get one really nice vehicle when it is in the U.S.
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