600HP Audi RS3 “Mini Turbo R8" - The Perfect Daily Driver? (2.5s 0-60MPH Pulls 1.3G-Force!)

On this episode we feature Marks 2018 Audi RS3! This car is perfection in every way when it comes to daily drivers... performance, aesthetics, sound, etc... it hits all the marks! The 2.5L 5 Cylinder is one of our favorite sounding/performing audi engines, it screams to redline and with the RS3 AWD it just sticks you to the seat! Enjoy this full feature video and leave a comment below!
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[@tommywreck]

The audi 5-cylinders have been amazing since the early rally days. They put out mad power and sound incredible. Proving half a v10 sounds legit like half a v10.

[@cj41079]

good to see non JDM once in a while....always loved RS series ❤

[@4rari89]

Amen. My fav car rn

[@estradadavid702]

4rari89 fuck yeah. Not of all time but right now for sure!!

[@razerone49]

Totally agree

[@bored2323]

Why tho JDM is the King of Fast Cars

[@bigg4816]

@@bored2323 Cuz JDM got no new stuff for a while and some JDM fans like bragging about old stuff while dissing other new cars like nothing else is worthy.

[@jedediahsmart569]

We've got a guy here in Oregon running 9's on his daily driver. These cars are literally super cars in a sedan package.

[@papa_pt]

fast in a straight line =/ supercar

[@ItsTheApeManWC]

@@papa_pt are the rs3 rwd or awd? Lol

[@lftd187]

@@ItsTheApeManWC Haldex AWD. That's why you see RS3's doing front wheel burnouts before a drag race. :)

[@straight_intro]

Hatches RS3 look better to me. Buy they are not sold in USA.

[@moedetermined8608]

@@ItsTheApeManWC QUATTRO! The word Quattro is associated with this car for a reason bud. Quattro means FOUR, for 4wheel/AWD drive

[@RazoE]

Love the RS3, one of my "attainable" dream cars

[@phoenixrising7047]

Same. Those quotations still seem fucking huge but my future MUST include owning one so....criminal options may be considered!

[@KebabsRock1997]

@@phoenixrising7047 as a Phoenix you shouldn't consider the dark path lmao.

[@phoenixrising7047]

@@KebabsRock1997 I'm just a bird, a fake bird at that. "Rising from the ashes"....stfu!

[@eseantonio7856]

You can also buy a S3 and do an APR tune and it will be a world of difference.

[@noah8554]

@@phoenixrising7047 in the future they’ll probably be around 40-50 grand. Definitely attainable if you’re smart with your moolah!

[@jack073]

Shhh, don’t let out the secret that these things are stupid fast

[@keronlezama2391]

And stupid expensive

[@jack073]

​@@keronlezama2391 Check the used market, they are not that expensive

[@kevv_st]

Fr man 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@1Chinx]

Jack Robertson no to build they are stupid expensive

[@mk7.5gti20]

It’s no secret lol

[@ruso2153]

Thank you. These Audi 5 cylinders are criminally underrated

[@idokwatcher2062]

They're not underrated, audi brought in haldex to "cheap" models to cut costs and ruined it for enthusiasts.

[@robbiemarshall1481]

@@idokwatcher2062 How'd they ruin it?

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@robbiemarshall1481 It's front wheel drive. It's not like torsen based quattro permanent 4 wheel drive.

[@robbiemarshall1481]

@@idokwatcher2062 it's front biased AWD it's certainly not front wheel drive, can send half the power to the rear!

[@ryanb8736]

Idok Watcher enthusiasts running 9’s and 10’s killing super cars doesn’t sound ruined. Super daily car too.

[@basithph8958]

Glad to see Audi still making that awesome inline-five🔥

[@mralxndr2846]

Coming on the next one too

[@linkems]

a tuned euro car that hasn't been dialed in with a ridiculous amount of artificial bangs and pops...classy :)

[@lordoftherims436]

Pops and bangs are the dumbest thing ever

[@radosvetakinova1216]

Sound is for the user's enjoyment. Look at Bugatti, it doesn't make any noise yet it is one of the fastest road cars.

[@qendrimspahiu2235]

We have a so called law in europe and we can't do shit with our cars man they would kill us in switzerland man fuuuuuuuuck

[@mattkawiecki6572]

@@radosvetakinova1216 muffler suck

[@tommytruong7793]

The exhaust burble is actually factory on the RS3, there are some tuned with more aggressive pops.

[@streamroller1974]

Exactly what i have in mind for this dream setup. Tires and rim combo slicks and killer paint. Amazing

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

The fact that this little 5 cylinder can hit 9's relatively easy is just beyond amazing. I want one! Preferably the ttrs!

[@RalfMilo]

Finally some MQB love on the channel! The DAZA motor is no joke!

[@iskandardzulkarnain1187]

You guys should check out Iroz motorsports RS3. 1200hp with full interior🤯

[@kngaming5671]

Link brow!!!!

[@jaredcrawford8703]

Yes IROZ and Malaka Motorsports both are amazing!

[@lemarseillais514]

@@jaredcrawford8703 I think Malaka Motorsports uses Iroz's parts!

[@mariomunoz7167]

Stock motor too, huh

[@mk7.5gti20]

Mario Munoz no

[@MoranisToboggan]

Beautiful build nice and clean. Not overdone 👏🏻

[@isaacberry5023]

Always loved these cars since they came out, especially as a saloon. TRC approved for sure 👌🏼 can’t wait to get my own one day

[@jaddenmp]

I was thinking about getting one and now you convinced me more 😩😂

[@582ChevelleSS]

I have a stock 2018 and ran a best of 11.92 et at 117 mph. That's pretty impressive out of the box. Your car is next level. good work

[@alexbarbosa7582]

Ufff Nice gauge 🤘🏻🏎️💨 Salute from México 🇲🇽😎

[@daveanness]

One of the best engines on the planet they sound awesome ❤️

[@Los_RS3]

Knew I recognized STMs old RS3 thing is a beauty!

[@slottrs7937]

Awesome car Mark great setup!!!

[@jasmille67]

Great color, the car does sound legit!

[@aizazrehman5153]

I was just talking to a friend about how rad it would be to own a fast daily like this and to also own a high HP Evo and to my surprise this guy has both lol.

[@abdullahiftikhar6509]

Love your videos man 👏👌😎

[@mcmadafranker]

One of the best platforms on all prospectives atm in my opinion! Got to love a tuned 5 cil!

[@Precisionmagert]

I first seen a stock rs3 in 2018 and I was drooling literally. Definitely of fan if Germany manufacturers. These cars are definitely sleepers

[@jhorod09]

That's literally the perfect daily 👌

[@WMautoservice]

Love those wheels 😍

[@KonstantinosKnd]

This Is The Best RS3 Build IMO It’s Super Clean, It Has A Perfect Amount Of Power And It Can Still Be Daily Driven While Being Able To Corner Unlike Some Other Ones With Radials And Drag Tuned Suspension!

[@tranjen]

Javier! Please pick one up. I know you would take that car to a WHOLE new TRC level!!! That was fun to watch!

[@evanch123456]

That car is a beast!

[@antoniomorgado5304]

oh yeah Audi in the house!!!! RS3 what a beast! And for when a RS6? And i love thath sound of five cylinders! One of the best motors of Volkswagen group!!!!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Clean build 🔥

[@Levitations]

I saw this car in person last year at STM tuned meet outside of rochester. beautiful car.

[@masonvan2903]

wow what a perfect build! dreamy..

[@markb8467]

This is one of the nicest sounding tuned rs3’s I’ve heard they seem to start sounding a bit like diesel trucks at idle over 500whp this one at 600 sounds perfect

[@tylerolson5860]

What the subaru geeks want to be when they grow up.

[@ogpunkbuster]

Lol..... tier list subaru to audi to Porsche haha natural upgrades

[@SquashPile]

@@ogpunkbuster Ha... that is what I did.

[@i.parafin]

heh just use two pedals for race? NO WAY!

[@ogpunkbuster]

@@SquashPile you did good my man lol im stuck l, don't have the cash to make the jump to a Porsche hah

[@chrisbruce1137]

It sounds like a baby v10💙🔥

[@TwoBirdsOneStoned420]

Should get IROZ RS3 on here 1200 hp of awesome!!!!

[@KONTRAone]

@Open Ranks lol this is one of the most reliable engines out there... And if it's an early iron block then all the more reliable.

[@seanissomething]

KONTRAone I think they use vermicular graphite cast iron blocks, which are literally the strongest blocks you can get aside from billet. Literally multiple times stronger than even standard cast iron blocks. Damn near indestructible.

[@pacoflyer]

@Open Ranks lol what? Hanks been running 1000 whp for over a year and drives it daily.

[@pacoflyer]

@@KONTRAone Hank uses all aluminum block with iron sleeves.

[@robbiemarshall1481]

@Open Ranks early cast iron blocks 2011-13 models have been proven at over 800 bhp, would say that's pretty good standard engine taking that power

[@briansaxon]

love the video!

[@missesmia2]

5 cylinder south FL family 💯

[@BboyMobster]

I love these cars!

[@alejo_6413]

Buen trabajo felicitaciones quedó 👍💪el Audi 👏👏...

[@Dubonfire]

I Got pretty much the same setup & it's truly an amazing daily. Oem feel with a good amount of spice went you need it.

[@erikreeb9829]

What mods did you need to get to 600whp? Stock turbo or a Hybrid? Fuel system upgrade?

[@RadDadisRad]

The RS3 is an excellent daily. One of the guys at work has one and one of the other guys has an RS7. The RS7 is beautiful but it gets beat by the RS3, crazy.

[@-krimelifepapi6009]

Crazy part is rs3 is fwd biased

[@raccs600]

weight ? big factor

[@tyree_broke]

I don’t know what it is about these cars but I’m really a fan !

[@jeremywalker2460]

Awesome car Rs3, is so beautiful

[@losefsabbir6875]

Nice wheels 💙

[@coach_yo]

These and the Golf-R such fun cars to drive

[@C-M-E]

I did not expect that 5 cylinder motor to sound so similar to the R8 engine. Makes sense that it would, but How close was amazing. I've heard other stock and tuned 5 cyl's before and they sound characteristically different, like a crapped out LS dropping cylinders. (The one in the colorado pretty much is)

[@eduardocurvelo8607]

wheels and tires set up 💯

[@Toast4days]

Perfect little car

[@Kapzul]

Dream car hands down

[@JTmovingweight99]

Sounds badass

[@jayyy2great418]

I love it, more powerrrrr 💥!!

[@96ej]

RPF1's look good on everything!! also thank you AUDI for keeping the firing order the same 12453

[@wickedgriptuning7623]

I was thinking the same thing, those RPF1’s look perfect on there.

[@skinz1877]

Beauty car!

[@callumburton1287]

Good video dude

[@jamescloudsdale4648]

my man went insane on those shifts in the evo god dam

[@as67nm39]

It looks like STMs old RS3 shop car. They were selling it a few months back. Overall love the cylinder German engines

[@4g63pete]

Yes this was STMs RS3 👍🏻

[@markdonovan9247]

Great car

[@spencersinger3209]

Those 5cyl are no joke

[@alberto6855]

It’s kinda sounds like a viper kinda...

[@LongBodyCobraa]

Cookymunster 5 cyls do sound like V10’s so ig so

[@phoenixrising7047]

Yes they are here's proof. What did the 5 cylinder say to the 10 cylinder?

[@raccs600]

Phoenix Rising gimme 5 ?

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

They are ok motors. If you want a reliable daily driver they're safe upto 520-540 crank hp/500 tq, above that, then you'll need to get it built if you want 600 crank hp/530 whp.

[@madgamer574]

You love that car! I say buy one 😁

[@vanjabi8827]

Left on 3lbs 14lbs 1st gear 28+ lbs 2nd gear I bet that 1st - 2nd gear change felt great! TRC needs an RS3!

[@rocavelli20]

he’s such a nice dude

[@til159]

The 8v engine is amazing

[@gagwithgaffer8385]

Nice review. Not worried about bent rods? looking at simial build myself

[@inventingtacoguy]

The stamp animation made me laugh 😂

[@turner492]

I love my RS3. I leave people dumb founded when I take them out to gapplebees

[@Konsfps]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 I love my rs3 one of the most fun cars I ever owned!!! Thank you for the great content!

[@khvidtube1617]

Me too.

[@jedediahsmart569]

These cars are the pride and joy for us VW guys!

[@augustortiz]

I would like to see an Iroz motorsports RS3 vs the evo shown in the video. That would be interesting

[@goliath5304]

badass! still buying a gtr or zo6 that awd is so tempting

[@CmmCo99]

Get a gtr. I love mine!

[@sincitydru]

Holy Cabin Drone Batman.!!!

[@x7wolverines7x]

Buy one man I have a golf r and love it!

[@ceazy1861]

I love the RS3

[@neil01wiese]

Sound amazing and loving the ts3

[@savagetuner2404]

1.3G is more than enough to stand up sideways with your feet on the back of the seat Think about that

[@booce9762]

Your a fucking legend

[@smooth_ops2942]

Interesting theory 🙄

[@KebabsRock1997]

@@smooth_ops2942 yeah gotta test that and see if 1.3G is enough to compensate the regular gravity that pulls you down. Would be so cool though haha.

[@savagetuner2404]

@@smooth_ops2942 It's not a theory.

[@smooth_ops2942]

@@savagetuner2404 You would need more G's to compensate for relative gravity...1.3 just isn't enough for your idea to work, In theory maybe but on paper no.

[@R3DLiFE]

Nardo grey nice !

[@TheRoyal769sr]

Should have featured Hank Iroz's 1200awhp RS3 in Las Vegas!!

[@javi7683]

Hey bro that ride is amazing, would love a build list for that car

[@morrispontifect]

Audi rs3 is my favorite ride

[@tomb6593]

Sounds good....

[@Eli9s]

Have an s3 right now, itching so bad to get a rs3 !!!

[@FoolinTvv]

With the car and all the upgrades+labor how much would you estimate this build be?

[@StrongerThanEver84]

all the things he said would be about $10k with tune. probably little more with labor

[@Zcypot]

Thats the thing with audis, that easy perfect launch they have. I wish i could replicate that on my WRX.

[@MrIrish1]

The computer is making the audi launch perfect, in a wrx you are the computer.. I have a 2004 sti I've got launch control on mine but still have to use the clutch unlike this dude.

[@raccs600]

technology

[@illmatix.7745]

Definitely the ultimate daily.

[@jortiz9758]

We have a 2019 RS5 at our shop that you would love. Upgraded turbos , down pipes, full AWE exhaust, Methanol, wheels and Tune and a bunch of extras. Stupid fast. We are right by Fort Lauderdale airport also. Give me a shout if you wanna film it.

[@88cc20]

what year is this car and how much did it cost to make it that fast? good content👍

[@belcebu5907]

Damn good Mitsubishi

[@callumburton1287]

Wow that car is fast as.

[@kawzx777]

Saw it for sale online awhile back "sale pending", now i kno who got it..low key my dream car! 🙏

[@phoenixrising7047]

low key?

[@kawzx777]

@@phoenixrising7047 Low-key meaning "to be honest with how i feel" its a N.C thing

[@phoenixrising7047]

@@kawzx777 Seems to be getting thrown around a lot nowadays I've noticed. Thanks for explaining.

[@vegasdriver]

One of my dream cars is a iroz motorsports fully built ttrs or rs3

[@74sickness]

Vegas Driver one day I’ll get a rs3 built by iroz .such a machine

[@CashStreaming]

This is literally a goal. I just got an A3 a month or so ago to hold me over until I can get my hands ready for one. Gotta see the rollers from the video tho

[@giuseppetosco7242]

Are those rpf1’s hyper silver if so where did you find them for the Audi or did you get adapters? Please help and thank you

[@slattyxwilent.9854]

functionable

[@jpapa967]

Is he in Dallas? I was im my friend's GTR yesterday and a Gray RS3 just like this whooped our ass

[@cj5376]

What sensors you install for your all in one pod on the A/C vent cause not all are stock installed.

[@Youtube_executive999]

Badass video Badass Car

[@danielmchugh8231]

Is there an update on this build. I was not sure if 2 years latter there are any issues with running the hybrid on stock block. Thanks!

[@chrismunsey3185]

Guys In the UK are doing insane things with this platform! Glad to see them catching on in the states. Excellent machines.👌🏽