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Old 08-15-2007, 03:04 AM
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I saw on '06 A3 in a parking lot in Ocean Blue Pearl effect with those sexy matte aluminum roof rails and lusted after them... then realized that A3 was missing Open Sky, bi-xenon, and S-line so I didn't feel so bad (hehehehehe).

Some amenities I *really* like on mine: bi-xenon steering sensitive lights (amazing!), multi-function steering wheel, blue tooth w/phone, huge open sky (though I wish it would open 2" more), and useful (though hidden) cruise control stalk.

I'm going to miss that TT, but this is a nice substitute. :-D
Old 08-15-2007, 03:57 AM
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Default NIce! Time to change your sig.

So you ended up with an 07 then?
What's first on the mod list?
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Nice pics!! Welcome to the A3 experience &amp; forum...enjoy the ride ;-)
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Congrats and nice color....looks good!
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Default welcome!

i've loved my A3, and while I miss the TT, this is just as much fun and a whole lot more practical. don't look back!
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Default A HUGE welcome to you! Congrats.

Nice specs. Love Ocean with OS. And the S-line bumper is so easy on the eyes. Best of luck!!!!!!!!!
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Default Yep, got a good price on it--was waiting in the port for a buyer. First mod?

Probably smoked side turn signals (smoked side markers when available). Then after getting into a few curves (which were serious fun), I'm seeing that subframe brace and rear anti-sway bar as next items.

That "card" tray is almost a perfect fit for an EZPass transmitter... it's just 5mm too shallow, though. It would be nice to keep it there and avoid the windshield white square blemish. So, I think I'm going to put the cup holder there and then use that for an iPod display (once I put the iPod connector in).

Btw, the Blue Tooth technology works beautifully--what an amazing convenience. Sound quality is excellent. And the multi-function steering wheel is really useful. What a step up from the TT!
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Thanks! Nice rims you've got there. I'll have to browse your gallery. :-)
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Default The TT is a very different experience, which is a nice contrast.

The quattro sticks to the road a bit more. And there's a little less lean in the corners on the TT. I think the subframe brace and rear anti-sway will help on the A3. I am enjoying DSG, although I have to find my "activation" zones... it's easy to be in traffic, slip into "D" and then forget about it for the rest of the ride.
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No smoked markers for s-line bumpers yet. But ECS is working on them as we speak.


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