Had a play with an Audi TT last night...
30 July 2001, 09:07 PM
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Matt R,
Just spoke to M8 with LHD 180bhp TT.
All its documentation says its a 180 bhp version. It has 17" wheels and twin exhausts, forgot to ask about 5 or 6 speed gearbox. Its an early 2000 model from Germany.
I'm going to check the intercoolers for him and make sure which engine is actually fitted.
180 version with single intercooler.
225 version with twin intercoolers.
Cheers
Lee
[This message has been edited by logiclee (edited 30 July 2001).]
Just spoke to M8 with LHD 180bhp TT.
All its documentation says its a 180 bhp version. It has 17" wheels and twin exhausts, forgot to ask about 5 or 6 speed gearbox. Its an early 2000 model from Germany.
I'm going to check the intercoolers for him and make sure which engine is actually fitted.
180 version with single intercooler.
225 version with twin intercoolers.
Cheers
Lee
[This message has been edited by logiclee (edited 30 July 2001).]
30 July 2001, 09:33 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by IanF:
<B>What the Astraboy is keeping very quite is the fact that he was whipped by a Vectra V6 last night. Over 5 yards that is and then I thought I had proved my point!
(If I knew how to do it I would insert a couple of smileys here!).
Regards
IanF[/quote]
Yeah, yeah.
I made the decision not to change out of second or go over 5000rpm
I thought you didnt do that kind of thuggish boy racer stuff anymore Ian?
See you next week mate.
astraboy.
<B>What the Astraboy is keeping very quite is the fact that he was whipped by a Vectra V6 last night. Over 5 yards that is and then I thought I had proved my point!
(If I knew how to do it I would insert a couple of smileys here!).
Regards
IanF[/quote]
Yeah, yeah.
I made the decision not to change out of second or go over 5000rpm I thought you didnt do that kind of thuggish boy racer stuff anymore Ian?
See you next week mate.
astraboy.
30 July 2001, 11:32 PM
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Hi astra boy, TT does come in roadster with the 225 bhp. one exhaust is defo 180 bhp an two is 225, only one turbo and tt is for audi sporting heritage only, saying that it is based on a golf chassis as the A3 + S3, S3 is 210 bhp but seems more balanced so watch out for those. thing with em is they are quite torquey and responsive low down, i had a a3 1.8T QUATTRO before scooby and it was very punchy low down so if it was a twisty road dont worry. if the tt had rear spoiler its had the rear suspension mods to make more safe if it didnt he was brave man/women. cheers LEE.
31 July 2001, 11:55 AM
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The TT for u lhd people draws it name from the NSU TT rear-engined rear drive small cars that were very succesfull racers and popular small sportscars.
We are talking 70's here
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We are talking 70's here
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31 July 2001, 03:40 PM
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Hi all, just caught hold of this thread from the TT forum.
You seem like a nice bunch of people. Adam M you are most wise in the ways of the TT! ;^) (old style smilie - I'll read your instructions later)
The 180bhp TT does come as standard with one exhaust pipe, but a fair few TT's do not remain standard for too long! So a 225 exhaust may well have been fitted or even a Milltek s/s job?!
For example my TTR has been modded in the following ways: MTM chip, Milltek exhaust + sports cats and a Forge D.V. I've also had H&R springs and 18" wheels fitted.
My TT should be in the region of 275-280bhp!! I'm taking the car to Power + Engineering on Sat 11th August to finally get an idea on bhp and torque. Give a lot a cars a good run on the open road - masses of torque in 5th and 6th!
Oh and for the guy who said TT owners are Porsche wannabes - I've owned 4 Porsches and sold my 911 (993) Carrera 4 to buy this Roadster! But then I concede I may be in the minority here? 8-) I do like the stealth approach though of my wolf in sheeps clothing...
You seem like a nice bunch of people. Adam M you are most wise in the ways of the TT! ;^) (old style smilie - I'll read your instructions later)
The 180bhp TT does come as standard with one exhaust pipe, but a fair few TT's do not remain standard for too long! So a 225 exhaust may well have been fitted or even a Milltek s/s job?!
For example my TTR has been modded in the following ways: MTM chip, Milltek exhaust + sports cats and a Forge D.V. I've also had H&R springs and 18" wheels fitted.
My TT should be in the region of 275-280bhp!! I'm taking the car to Power + Engineering on Sat 11th August to finally get an idea on bhp and torque. Give a lot a cars a good run on the open road - masses of torque in 5th and 6th!
Oh and for the guy who said TT owners are Porsche wannabes - I've owned 4 Porsches and sold my 911 (993) Carrera 4 to buy this Roadster! But then I concede I may be in the minority here? 8-) I do like the stealth approach though of my wolf in sheeps clothing...
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TT owners fall into 2 categories, polishers and tuners, most are polishers. I've a 280 bhp WRX and a modded TT Coupe, love both so I guess I can comment a little.
There are currently 2 versions available in the UK both have variable Quattro. There are some 180's that have FWD but they are LHD.
Roadster (convertible)
Coupe (hardtop)
a 2 litre 265 bhp turbo version will becoming available in 2002 and a V6 265 bhp normally aspirated version too but this will only be in LHD.
Of the 2 engines the 180 bhp has a single intercooler, the engine derived directly from the 150 bhp 1.8T unit from the A3 and A4, these can be tuned to no more than 220 bhp, Golf Gti slow in standard form a little quicker in modded i.e. as fast as the standard 225. The 180's have single exhaust the 225's twins, but again some people get these changed so a 180 can look like a 225.
The 225 engine has vastly different internals that allow reliable tuning to around 420 bhp, but that conversion is £18K so rather the exception than the rule on the UK roads, but more conversions are coming out all the time.
In terms of speed the standard 225 TT does suffer with changes in air temperature more than other turbo cars. So on a warm day after a bit of a thrash they're down on power possibly to around 200 bhp, hardly enough to keep up with any Impreza, but if the weather is right they might keep up with the base engine version. As someone pointed out the standard chassis is not so good and the brakes are pants. But with some impressive electronics on occasions the car can post good track times. i.e. Identical times for the P1 and 225 TT at the wet Millbrook circuit.
After a slow start there is now quite a bit of tuning kit out there. The 225 bhp cars are easy to improve, remapping, sports exhaust, sports cats, hybrid turbos, large brake kits, replacement damper and spring kits, large single intercoolers. 260-280 bhp is the norm for most modded UK cars.
Let's be honest TT tuners know the important pieces of the car is derived from parts developed for the Golf range, so they're crap and change them. Careful replacement will improve the car, my TT is at least as fast as the WRX holds the road as well but doesn't have the steering feedback or handling package. Changing the suspension and brakes brought major improvements.
There will be some more affordable 350 bhp kits coming out very soon which translate to high 11's to 100 mph & mid 14's to 120 mph so look out, not all is what it seems.
Bettle
There are currently 2 versions available in the UK both have variable Quattro. There are some 180's that have FWD but they are LHD.
Roadster (convertible)
Coupe (hardtop)
a 2 litre 265 bhp turbo version will becoming available in 2002 and a V6 265 bhp normally aspirated version too but this will only be in LHD.
Of the 2 engines the 180 bhp has a single intercooler, the engine derived directly from the 150 bhp 1.8T unit from the A3 and A4, these can be tuned to no more than 220 bhp, Golf Gti slow in standard form a little quicker in modded i.e. as fast as the standard 225. The 180's have single exhaust the 225's twins, but again some people get these changed so a 180 can look like a 225.
The 225 engine has vastly different internals that allow reliable tuning to around 420 bhp, but that conversion is £18K so rather the exception than the rule on the UK roads, but more conversions are coming out all the time.
In terms of speed the standard 225 TT does suffer with changes in air temperature more than other turbo cars. So on a warm day after a bit of a thrash they're down on power possibly to around 200 bhp, hardly enough to keep up with any Impreza, but if the weather is right they might keep up with the base engine version. As someone pointed out the standard chassis is not so good and the brakes are pants. But with some impressive electronics on occasions the car can post good track times. i.e. Identical times for the P1 and 225 TT at the wet Millbrook circuit.
After a slow start there is now quite a bit of tuning kit out there. The 225 bhp cars are easy to improve, remapping, sports exhaust, sports cats, hybrid turbos, large brake kits, replacement damper and spring kits, large single intercoolers. 260-280 bhp is the norm for most modded UK cars.
Let's be honest TT tuners know the important pieces of the car is derived from parts developed for the Golf range, so they're crap and change them. Careful replacement will improve the car, my TT is at least as fast as the WRX holds the road as well but doesn't have the steering feedback or handling package. Changing the suspension and brakes brought major improvements.
There will be some more affordable 350 bhp kits coming out very soon which translate to high 11's to 100 mph & mid 14's to 120 mph so look out, not all is what it seems.
Bettle
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