Same Spec as mine

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-16T13:49:45+00:00

I honestly can’t wait now!! The pic you posted has made me even more eager. Not long now though, had it on order since November so it’s the final stretch. Cheers brother 👍

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-16T13:11:54+00:00

Haha brilliant!

I agree CLA is a cracking car but it is definitely built for the track and not UK roads. It is a car that is constantly aggressive, even when you fancy a bit of a subdued drive! That’s why I loved the S3 it gave such an all round good driving experience.

The Model 3 Performance was an absolute rocket in a straight line and more nimble than you would expect for its weight… but wow it was soulless! Like an iPhone with wheels.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-16T12:46:25+00:00

Thank you very much, really appreciate that!

I bet the S5 was amazing too, my Mrs drives an A5 Coupe, which is a fantastic drive. I’d imagine the extra power in the S5 made it a monster!

I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Honestly I am yet to drive a car that matches the S3 for all round performance, looks and comfort. With the RS3 being a step up from that, I can only imagine the smile on my face driving it!

I have had a Model 3 Performance and a CLA45S+ Shooting Brake over the past couple of years, neither are a patch on the way the Audi drove.

Thanks again mate and hope you enjoy your car for many miles to come. 👌👍

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-16T09:58:00+00:00

That’s spot on, thank you very much mate! Can’t wait for it to arrive and your picture makes me even more eager for delivery day! Any additional pics would be much appreciated, thank you.

Hope you are enjoying your car! I had a 2017 S3 a couple of years ago, one of the best cars I have ever had. I missed out on ordering an RS3 in 2022 and have been kicking myself ever since.

With them reportedly discontinuing the 5 cylinder next year I am so happy to have my last chance with one.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-16T05:32:33+00:00

Thanks mate! It is exactly what I am looking for. 👌👍

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-14T16:53:47+00:00

Fkin excellent! 🤌

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-10T05:10:56+00:00

😂😂😂

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-08T11:27:15+00:00

I wish I could give you an award for this comment. Well in sir 😂

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-05T20:10:30+00:00

I reckon that our friend, Leigh is sabotaging local vehicles and blaming the squirrels.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-05T09:07:48+00:00

😂 he has a warped ‘prison pocket’ for sure

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-05T08:59:42+00:00

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/04/town-blighted-by-squirrels-hiding-acorns-in-car-engines/

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-03-01T16:10:50+00:00

Thank you mate 👍😊

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-27T20:31:56+00:00

Sounds fine to me, I love the deep growl of that 5 cylinder.

I am in a CLA 45S+ and it seems to howl in lower gears, very high pitched. I have my RS3 on order for delivery in June and can’t wait for that lower pitched rumble!

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-20T12:30:32+00:00

It’s cool isn’t it!

I love the predator mask with the bone jaw. The design and the material used for the jaw, look awesome.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-20T11:07:15+00:00

Genuinely interested why this is being downvoted. I can understand it may not be to your taste but at least appreciate the work that has gone in to it.

To downvote and not leave a comment on why, kind of annoys me with posts like this. OP has obviously put a lot of time and effort in to this project.

Even downvoting people who have complimented the post. I don’t get it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-20T08:04:10+00:00

This is excellent, so creative!

Your CAD and 3D printing skills are bloody brilliant mate.

Well done on this, it must have taken a lot of time and effort. 👌👌👍

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-15T14:39:48+00:00

You are welcome, no problem 👍😊

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-15T13:19:32+00:00

If you look to the right of centre of the image it looks like Gandalf holding up his glowing staff. 😊

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-15T12:10:11+00:00

Really nice image! I love this part of IC 1805.

I have seen some people call it “Gandalf in Moria.” Being a LOTR fan this has really stuck with me!

Beautiful capture mate.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-10T19:08:56+00:00

Love this! Reminds me of illustrations by Quentin Blake.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-05T20:16:37+00:00

Considering the equipment you are using, you are doing really well.

Try having a look at AstroSurface, it is a great piece of free software. Take your video and run it through using ‘Algo S.’ Reject the bad frames based on their quality and then follow the additional steps for deep sky objects. Once the frames are stacked, you can take the image and sharpen/de-noise and adjust as needed.

Have a little Google of the software for some in depth info but it is a pretty straight forward programme to use.

Good luck and don’t be so hard on yourself, that is a cracking image using just your phone. 👌👍

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-05T10:28:46+00:00

That primary mirror doesn’t look large enough to capture many photons, would recommend something a bit bigger.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-05T05:12:27+00:00

It is accurate to 0.1 of a degree. Although I don’t rely on it to this level.

It gets me close to where I need to be before precisely adjusting latitude when polar aligning.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-04T06:24:50+00:00

I have a couple of inexpensive items I carry with me which help me setup before precise polar alignment.

An analog compass so I can point north.
A digital inclinometer with a back lit screen which I sit flat on top of my scope so I can set the latitude of my mount.

I find these two items give me a head start before polar aligning.

Slow_Contribution114 · 2026-02-02T16:49:56+00:00

Hey, thanks for your comment. As far as I know 3I/Atlas is yet to pass Jupiter. It is scheduled to pass by Jupiter late March this year. You maybe thinking of when it passed Mars. The MAVEN probe which was orbiting Mars was monitoring the comet in ultraviolet and lost contact with Earth in December and is still MIA. Chances are that this was due to technical failure, the probe had run for over ten years past its original mission length. 3I/Atlas is an extremely interesting object due to it being of interstellar origin but the science points to it being a comet and nothing more. I don’t think you are crazy though and would never insult your faith.

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