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Audi RS3 (8Y) Tuning & Performance Parts

Shop RS3 8Y tuning parts and software at Awesome GTI, with a workshop and rolling road on site to fit and prove them. You'll find APR and RacingLine calibrations, Milltek exhausts, KW suspension and Maxton Design bodystyling, each listed against the Saloon or the Sportback.

Close to 500 parts sit in the range below, and the Saloon and Sportback selectors keep you looking at the ones that fit your car.

Audi RS3 8Y Tuning Software and Hardware We Fit

Software is usually where owners start, and our APR ECU Upgrade is installed here with dyno runs included. Its Stage 1 file needs no extra hardware, while Stage 1+ adds an APR intake and intercooler for more power. If your car still needs its RS3 8Y ECU unlock, we handle that too. We send the ECU off and book you back in for the software once it returns, and the car typically stays with us for three to five working days.

Prefer a plug-in option? The RacingLine OEM+ PCM takes OPF-equipped cars built up to 2024 from 400PS to 450PS, and torque from 500Nm to 601Nm.

Most RS3 8Y exhaust systems we stock are made for one body style. The Milltek GPF-back system comes as separate Saloon and Sportback versions, each with or without a resonator plus a louder Race option. You can hear our recording of the Race system on its product page before you choose.

KW DDC Coilovers plug into the factory adaptive damper wiring, so your drive modes keep changing the damping. The car then sits 20 to 40mm lower at the front and 25 to 45mm at the rear. They're made for cars with electronic dampers, so if yours has passive suspension, give us a call and we'll match you to the right springs.

Why RS3 8Y Owners Choose Awesome GTI

We run our own RS3 8Y, wrapped in the colours of the Power Maxed Racing BTCC Audi S3 we sponsor, and plenty of the Audi RS3 8Y mods on this page have been on it. Running the RacingLine PCM with a Forge intake and intercooler, it made 470hp on our Dynojet dyno, and it's now testing RacingLine Stage 1+ development software.

When you ring, you'll speak to a fellow enthusiast rather than a script. They'll also tell you APR's 30-day money-back guarantee covers the software but not the work to open up the ECU, which is why we talk it through with you before booking.

Browse the RS3 8Y range below, or get in touch for a hand planning your build. You can also call 0161 776 0777 to book software, fitting or a session on our rolling road.

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  • K&N Nextgen Air Intake Kit - Audi RS3 8Y K&N Nextgen Air Intake Kit - Audi RS3 8Y
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    K&N Nextgen Air Intake Kit - Audi RS3 8Y

    This K&N NextGen cold air intake system is engineered for your Audi RS3 L5 2.5L F/I. A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow by 8% to your...

    £499.99
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  • Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 10-Litre Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 10-Litre
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    Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 10-Litre

    The Schwaben large capacity oil drain catch can lets you perform a mess-free oil change and dispose of your drain oil responsibly. The rugged ABS container has a generous 10 liter (10,000 mL, more...

    £42.40
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  • Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 6-Litre Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 6-Litre
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    Schwaben Oil Storage Catch Can - 6-Litre

    The Schwaben standard capacity oil drain catch can lets you perform a mess-free oil change and dispose of your drain oil responsibly. The rugged ABS container has a six litre capacity, large enough...

    £39.14
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  • Schwaben Magnetic Protecta Wheel Socket Set Schwaben Magnetic Protecta Wheel Socket Set
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    Schwaben Magnetic Protecta Wheel Socket Set

    Protect your expensive mag wheels with Schwaben six-point, deep-well impact sockets. Schwaben Protecta Sockets have color coded mar-free exterior sleeve  that prevent nicks and scratches left by...

    £86.99
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  • Schwaben Exhaust Pipe Cutter Schwaben Exhaust Pipe Cutter
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    Schwaben Exhaust Pipe Cutter

    This Schwaben Exhaust pipe cutter is designed to cut a full 360 degree's around the pipe in very tight spaces. Cuts pipes 3/4” to 3” (19 to 76mm) in diameter. 15 blades effectively cut pipe so only...

    £78.29
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  • Schwaben Fluid Suction/Fill Pump Schwaben Fluid Suction/Fill Pump
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    Schwaben Fluid Suction/Fill Pump

    This hand held Schwaben tool makes changing fluids an easy, quick task. Suitable for oils, water and any non corrosive liquid. Ideal for extracting and replacing Power steering fluid, Differential...

    £66.33
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  • Schwaben Master Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 11 Pieces Schwaben Master Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 11 Pieces
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    Schwaben Master Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 11 Pieces

    11-Piece Trim Tool kit is designed for removal of door panels, fascia and trim strips, dashboards, and interior panels and window mouldings. Made of impact resistant plastic that will not mar...

    £52.19
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  • Schwaben Wheel Hanger 3-Pack Schwaben Wheel Hanger 3-Pack
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    Schwaben Wheel Hanger 3-Pack

    Longer, lighter and easier to use, our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate...

    £94.60
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  • Schwaben Spindle Housing Spreader Tool Schwaben Spindle Housing Spreader Tool
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    Schwaben Spindle Housing Spreader Tool

    Many German suspensions hold the strut in a split housing that is clamped tightly around the strut tube with a pinch bolt. Efforts to spread the housing after removing the bolt using chisels or pry...

    £23.91
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  • Schwaben Gearless Brake Caliper Piston Spreader Schwaben Gearless Brake Caliper Piston Spreader
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    Schwaben Gearless Brake Caliper Piston Spreader

    Conventional piston retraction/pad spreader tools use a simple screw function to press pistons back into the caliper housing. These are simple tools that function well for old-style single-piston...

    £69.59
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  • Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 18 Pieces Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 18 Pieces
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    Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 18 Pieces

    The Schwaben 18-piece disk brake retractor tool kit screws brake caliper pistons back into their bores to make room needed for new brake pads. An essential tool for working on calipers with threaded...

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  • Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 11 Pieces Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 11 Pieces
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    Schwaben Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 11 Pieces

    The Schwaben 11-piece Caliper Piston Retractor tool kit screws brake caliper pistons back into their bores to make room for new brake pads. An essential tool for working on calipers with threaded...

    £69.59
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  • Schwaben Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 5 Pieces Schwaben Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 5 Pieces
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    Schwaben Trim/Molding Tool Kit - 5 Pieces

    Plastic five-piece tool kit removes trim and door panels, mouldings, and adhesive backed logos and badges, without damage. Made of impact resistant plastic that will not mar surfaces as metal...

    £34.79
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  • Schwaben 3-Liter European Pressure Brake Bleeder Schwaben 3-Liter European Pressure Brake Bleeder
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    Schwaben 3-Liter European Pressure Brake Bleeder

    Our Schwaben pressure bleeder is loaded with features that make this the best pressure bleeder for your money in the market today. Holds a full 3-Liters (3.17 qts) of brake fluid, plenty of space for...

    £79.38
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much HP can an RS3 handle?

Comfortably more than the factory 400PS on the standard turbo. Our own RS3 8Y made 470hp on our Dynojet with a supporting intake and intercooler, and APR's Stage 1+ software runs on the factory turbo once an intake and intercooler are fitted. Bigger targets need more supporting hardware, so call us and we'll plan it around your car.

What is the best tune for an Audi RS3?

It depends on what's already fitted. For a standard car, an Audi RS3 8Y Stage 1 file from APR needs no hardware changes and no gearbox software. If you've added an intake and intercooler, Stage 1+ makes more of them. Choosing a file is one thing, seeing it on the dyno is another, so we install both in-house with dyno runs included.

How much horsepower does the Audi RS3 8Y have?

The RS3 8Y makes 400PS (about 394bhp) and 500Nm of torque from its 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI engine. Quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S tronic gearbox get it to 62mph in a claimed 3.8 seconds. The RacingLine PCM we fit takes it to 450PS.

Is RS3 faster than Golf R?

Yes. In standard form the RS3 8Y has 400PS against the Mk8 Golf R's 320PS, and it reaches 62mph roughly a second sooner. The Golf R responds well to tuning too, and we stock Golf Mk8 parts if that's your car.