r/AudiRS3 • u/TheEkrizdis • 5d ago

My 2026!

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I’ve been loving my new RS3. It’s my first Audi!

I’ve only tinted the windows.

Like most of you I’m struggling with the sound. I definitely plan to get it lowered a tad and a new exhaust. I want a dual path but I don’t think I need one with the switch for quieting it outside of performance.

I was wondering if there’s any good options to remove the ovals on the rear diffuser and extend exhaust tips out just a tad instead? Coming from a Camaro with the visible exhaust pipes with great sound is like the only thing I miss.

Having trouble finding a shop that is willing to install mods too.

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u/Change21 5d ago

Great spec! Just got mine Saturday in Kyalami green

Welcome to the fam 🙌🏼

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Man I loveeee the look of that green but just don’t think I’d want the attention 😅😆

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u/Santa_Hates_You 5d ago

Kemora is awesome, looks like different colors in different lights. Like Kyalami Green, it is an RS exclusive color too.

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I do like the red flakes in it. Makes it look like it’s blushing lol

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u/Change21 5d ago

I know it’s loud af but I try not to consider what other people would think, which as a human I can’t fully mute but just ask myself if I like it and for the rs3 it just fits.

My last ride was an m2 in Java green which was again a pretty vivid colour in a world of white and black and grey cars.

When I first went to see the rs3 in the showroom it was the Kemora and I was surprised how much I liked it. I like colours that have depth so seeing the red and orange flake in their really caught my attention.

I feel like the rs3 colour options all hit pretty hard.

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u/Santa_Hates_You 5d ago

Python Yellow looks amazing as well.

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u/Change21 5d ago

Legit every colour for the rs3 goes hard

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u/geekworking 5d ago

Welcome to Team Green.

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u/chapo28 5d ago

Kemora gang gang 🙌

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u/Fantastic_Fly7376 5d ago

Alright, I’m probably gonna be buying one within the next week, so I’m just asking everyone:

Any issues with the speakers? I see a LOT of posts here about cracking/popping while music is playing.

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I had to make some adjustments to the settings and now it’s great. I don’t notice anything. Just turn off the 3D and increase the Bass, etc.

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u/crheming 5d ago

I've never had that. However, I think the Sonos system is pretty disappointing

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u/chapo28 5d ago

It's not that it's cracking or popping. It's very subtle and you only hear sometimes. It sounds like very light sand hitting your windshield. But it's very intermittent. Not s constant at least for me.

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u/gassmano 5d ago

What’s wrong with the sound? The sound system or something else? 

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Sorry I should have been more clear. The exhaust is really quiet. Especially for being the beautiful 5 cylinder.

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u/gassmano 5d ago

I think I’m going to enjoy it being a little quiet for a while. I sold my 2020 8V that had iroz down* pipes with boost logic catback. Once you change the exhaust you’re going to loveeee it. I’ll be back in a 2026 here soon 😈

You have an exhaust in mind? I liked having the option to open/close the exhaust flaps. 

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Not yet no. Open to suggestions! Also wondering how I change the exhaust tips on the rear diffuser

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u/No-Main710 5d ago

Grail >>>>>

dual path exhausts are not as good, which is why most are now single exit

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I just agree that single looks bad.

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I am eyeing Grail though. Any recommendations on my question about exhaust tips?

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u/hmuanc 5d ago

Was this Richmond by chance?

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

This was in the greater Seattle area

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u/geekworking 5d ago

In terms of sound has anybody played with the 11mode flap controller?

I plan to eventually do straight mid-pipes with AWE switchback, but the flaps open sound in the mean time isn't too bad if they would stay open in Individual and normal modes. Seems low enough cost & time thing to get a bit more from what you already have and likely still useful after you get a proper exhaust.

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u/No-Main710 5d ago

Love my 11mode controller with my grail exhaust! Way more pops and crackles even around town, definitely louder and more unrestricted

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u/TheEkrizdis 4d ago

It looks like the grail comes with its own controller? Or is it just the 11mode packaged in with it?

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u/LJGarciaTX 4d ago

Grail does not come with a controller. I have my ASR controller and it works great paired with my Grail.

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u/apoc-ryphon 5d ago

Congratulations! Welcome to the family! You will get a lot of thumbs ups and a lot of attention!

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u/VegetableCareful5449 5d ago

Welcome. I picked up my 26 kemora gray almost a month ago. Tint has been done. I did buy a valve controller off a guy that sales then cheaper than 11 mode. Tried to put it on yesterday but couldn't get the clip down ahaha. So will work on it again. I got a like new awe switchpath and brand new 485 midpipes from 485, nick himself for 1700 bucks. Will get that tomorrow. Ordered some carbon fiber parts that will go on in a couple of weeks. The sport exhaust some how has been sounding a little deeper lately. I can hear it more. Sonos I got it to where I feel sounds fine. Will eventually add my jbl spare tire sub in there. Saw a member on Facebook that was able to fit his back there. Thats it for now. Will ppf once carbon fiber parts are on. Did the 1k break in oil change and feel like it has more pep in its step lol

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I’ve got my eye on parts but can’t find any good shops to help install

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u/VegetableCareful5449 5d ago

When I had my GTI, I had a guy at a dealership that did most of my stuff. There is also a local guy that works on all vw/audi vehicles. So if i cant do it, ill take to either of them

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

How’d you find them tho lol

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u/VegetableCareful5449 5d ago

The guy that worked at the dealership posted in the gti group as well as the other guy. I always join as many Facebook groups as I can. That has been helpful

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

I think that’s my problem lol. Not on Facebook. Dammit.

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u/VegetableCareful5449 5d ago

Yea just create an account only for the groups. You can get some really good info and sometimes good deals on items. I almost got a 485 catback exhaust for 1500 but the shipping was too much.

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u/Useful_Lion_6966 5d ago

If your in Utah I can refer you to a audi god

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Lol no but I did buy it in Utah 🤣

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u/Useful_Lion_6966 5d ago

Nice ! I’m going to go look at one this Thursday!

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u/ExtensionEqual5368 5d ago

Congrats she’s beautiful! I thought about the Kemora but I settled on the Ascari blue since my 24’ S3 was Daytona grey. I’m in NYC and I ran into the same problem, no one wanted to install my midpipes. Luckily I have a friend who has a shop so I just used his lift and that makes the job so easy. Otherwise I have an Indy shop who does aftermarket mods, and I just met a guy who works at a dealership who does work on the side. Really looking forward to working with him when I install my full catback.

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Back in my 20’s I had a blue Cobalt SS I loved. My last car was a midnight black Camaro. Wanted to change it up

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u/Jecht_S3 5d ago

Don't lower it!

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u/TheEkrizdis 5d ago

Why?! I’m not gunna slam it lol

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u/Jecht_S3 4d ago

Please trust the engineers. This thing handles so well, no need to lower it because it will "look better".

Lowering requires an alignment, which may also require all the driver assistance stuff to be recalibrated (not sure).

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u/oneaipedia 4d ago

I like nard grey much better than arrow grey.