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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: wantmygti on 22 June 2007, 09:03

Title: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: wantmygti on 22 June 2007, 09:03

Is it just me or is the ED30's rear bumper and wheels also used by Audi on the A3?? Looks the same to me. :huh: :huh:

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: Hurdy on 22 June 2007, 16:33

No and.....err....no! :wink:

See here

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/a3/a3/design_features/360_exterior_view.html

S3 rear looks similar, but has two vertical strips built in. See here

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/a3/S3/Design_Features/360__Exterior_View.html

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: wantmygti on 22 June 2007, 16:50

I'm sure I've seen wheels that are pretty much identical.

i didn't mean the S3 bum, the A3 2.0 TFSI bumper is it's twin!!

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: Hurdy on 22 June 2007, 18:05

Just looked at the A3 5 and 3 doors and they are not the same rump. They aren't painted and there is no rim around the exhaust area. :wink: :nerd:
The alloys may be available as aftermarket items, but are only available in 18" from the dealer with a 20 spoke different design.

Anyone else know anything different?

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: TagnuT on 22 June 2007, 19:05

The alloys were an option on the S4 for a while. Also seen them on the Audi channel fitted to a S4 estate.

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: Russ.C on 24 June 2007, 11:59

not sure but there is an audi a3 2.0 diesel on my road with the pescaras on, had to look twice! :sad:

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: wantmygti on 25 June 2007, 08:25

Quote from: Russ.C on 24 June 2007, 11:59

not sure but there is an audi a3 2.0 diesel on my road with the pescaras on, had to look twice! :sad:

I knew it! I'm sure they're an option...

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: phil1101 on 25 June 2007, 11:01

As I remember, Audi offered the 'Pescara' wheel as a no cost option upgrade for the S-Line A3 in place of the 5 spoke RS6 type wheel. I don't remember what it was called, something like '20 spoke BBS' but I have an A3 price list at home so I will look it up later.

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: phil1101 on 25 June 2007, 21:23

According to my Audi A3 2006 model year price book, the wheel was referred to as 7.5 x 18 '14 spoke' design and was a no cost option/alternative on S-Line models or a £1000 upgrade on sport models. The 20 spoke version I got mixed up with were two piece and also by BBS, and were a cost option on all A3 models.  :smiley:

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: TagnuT on 26 June 2007, 08:36

Spot on. I quite liked the 20 spoke version they look very nice.  :cool: Mind you I bet they are a sod to clean and where the "rivets" are I bet they are a corrosion magnet.  :sad:

Title: Re: ED30 Vs A3
Post by: phil1101 on 26 June 2007, 14:01

Must say I really like the BBS wheel designs, suit VAG cars and always look less 'aftermarket' if that makes any sense! Hope they survive as I have heard they are in financial difficulties at present :sad: