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One Last Spin - A Requiem For An Exhaust Note
A tongue in cheek video as I'm getting my exhaust re-resonated and was messing with the camera... decided to make a goodbye video for it 😁
After a year and a half of being a full on ASBO exhaust, it's time to tame it and make it more usable - it is my daily after all, it even does the school run!
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Відео

4 Minutes of a winter drive in a Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 - no music.
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4 minutes and 28 seconds of a Winter Drive in a Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 (Deresonated custom cat back and sports cats). Filmed using a GoPro on the front, mic on the rear window (Any closer to the exhaust and it clipped too much!), and a Insta 360 One X stuck to the boot. It looked utterly ridiculous, however worked well!
Audi TT Slo Mo footage @ Ockham Bites Meet
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A short compilation of slo-mo from the recent Ockham Bites Audi TT meet up. This is mostly an experiment with capturing certain footage, so be kind ;)
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 on a Dyno at Badger 5
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Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 Roadster on a Dyno at Badger 5. Came to 238.2 BHP in 34 degrees C - not bad for an 18 year old car on a blooming hot day.
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 Sports Cat and De-Resonated Exhaust
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Mk1 Audi TT 3.2. Powerflow cat back, deresonated, by Top Gear performance in Doncaster (South Yorkshire). Lucifer Mk4 Sports Cat (200 Cell) - this is a bolt in replacement for the standard cats. This car hasn't been tuned, so the sound is purely from the exhaust setup and nothing else.
MK1 Audi TT: Remove Interior Trim & Carpet
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My process for removing the carpet from the Audi TT - this is the roadster, but it's basically the same on the coupe too. Mostly finding my way through it so you can tackle it with a bit more information than I had.
MK1 Audi TT Roadster: Clearing the Rear Drain Tubes
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Just a quick guide on how you can clear the drain tubes on a MK1 TT roadster if they get blocked. No more wet carpets!
MK1 TT 3.2 with Custom Cat Back Exhaust (Res Delete).
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Took the TT for a spin. Nothing special here, just 4 and a half minutes of me cruising about, but finally got some better audio of the exhaust! Car is a 03 plated MK1 TT 3.2 V6. It's got a custom cat back exhaust with a res delete (Made at Top Gear Performance in Doncaster, South Yorkshire). It's been lowered on H&R springs. Filmed on a GoPro with Rode Video Micro attached, and a separate audio...
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 with a custom catback exhaust
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Sound clip of my Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 with a custom made catback exhaust. This is a non res. Not giving it the beans on this one, just cruising off.
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2
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Mk1 Audi TT 3.2, DSG, lowered, Miltek, Hardtop fitted.
Mk1 Audi TT 225 - Turbo Surge (Broken Vacuum Line)
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Due to a broken vacuum line on the N249 system, the car is experiencing the wonderful noise that is turbo surge / turbo flutter / Stututututu.... Not designed to do this of course and needs fixing or deleting, but it's fun while it lasts until I sort it 😎
Slo Mo - Audi TT Quattro 4x4 Haldex in Action
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Here in slow motion you can see the front wheels slip and then the haldex system kicking in the 4 wheel drive system nice and quickly (for a 20 year old car!). This is at 240fps.
Turbosmart Boost Gauge (in a Mk1 TT 225 Roadster)
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The Turbosmart boost gauge in a Mk1 Audi TT Roadster 225 (in 6th Gear), stock apart from an air filter.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @GERntleMAN
    @GERntleMAN 27 днів тому

    I can't believe it...thank you! When we bought ours, the roof didn't work and it took me quite some searching to find out why. Two relais we oxidized and the hydraulic fluid was almost empty. And then while standing outside for 6 months due to our house renovation, it had around 80L of water inside and I could not determine where from, so I thought everything is leaking everywhere. But now I will look for those draintubes and see if they are the culprit. Great hint!

  • @marvinmindoasis
    @marvinmindoasis Місяць тому

    Would love having the same setup and more info on how to get it! Best TT on UA-cam in my opinion

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Місяць тому

      Thanks! Just a powerflow system with the sports cats popped in. Any garage that specializes in exhausts would be able to sort you out 👌🏻

  • @marvinmindoasis
    @marvinmindoasis Місяць тому

    Do you have an address where to buy the lucifer sports cat? Is it the same as for the MK4 Golf? Very interested if you have information where to buy the parts or do you even sell them? Love the videos and the passion you put into your videos!

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Місяць тому

      I don't think he's selling them anymore (Was just a guy on facebook). But - if you go to any exhaust specialist, you can bet your ass they'll happily make you a sports cat for any setup - the rest is just a standard exhaust (with a smaller than stock back box, thats why its so loud). In this case there was no resonator - I've since had one re-added, it's still loud, but not quite as crazy 😆

    • @marvinmindoasis
      @marvinmindoasis Місяць тому

      @@benofthenorthuk okay perfect thank you so much! It's really the best TT I found on youtube

    • @marvinmindoasis
      @marvinmindoasis Місяць тому

      @@benofthenorthuk with "smaller than stock" Blackbox, you mean a smaller resonator or smaller diameter?

  • @bullet2096
    @bullet2096 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. I've never seen an arm rest like that. Is it after market? I broke my center speaker cover in the same place.

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 місяці тому

      I think they were aftermarket, but there's often one for sale on eBay or one of the facebook groups - they just bolt right in

  • @MH-fb5kr
    @MH-fb5kr 4 місяці тому

    i feel left out… my 2003 quattro hasn’t needed any of these fixes @ 80k

  • @eddherring4972
    @eddherring4972 6 місяців тому

    I’m not taking anything away from this method which obviously works. I had a Boxster and I cleaned the drains with a trombone cleaner, basically two tiny chimney sweep type brushes one on either end of a flexible metal pipe. The difference here might be that the Boxster drains are vertical where here they are angled to approximately 90 degrees. I also know the Audi drain linings are particularly poor and a lot of people replace them with domestic appliance drain tubes. Anyway the trombone cleaner method takes about 1 minute per side and can be done from either end. I also cleaned my Cayenne drains and they have permanently fixed solid covers in the panoramic roof channels so the only access is from the underside. That takes about 20 mins per side as the drains are behind the wheel arch linings and the rear bumper splash seals. I’m just trying to help, not everyone will have a compressor at home but a trombone cleaner costs about £7 or under 10 USD. Just be very careful with the Audi drain linings.

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 6 місяців тому

      Yeah the drain material here is a known issue too, they do degrade when not looked after and then you’re scuppered - luckily they’re fairly easy to replace in these if that does happen. Good point though!

  • @qnica888
    @qnica888 6 місяців тому

    Hi Ben, my door sals leaks and water ingress in the driver side. Do you have any video or advice how to sort out the door seals as I can not find information. Thanks

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 17 днів тому

      I'm not sure to be honest, I only have experience with that rear issue I'm afraid.

  • @ianjames5150
    @ianjames5150 7 місяців тому

    Has the car remained dry? I’ve seen another video where the drain pipes perish, so even if cleared water could get to the electrics where it’s perished couldn’t it?

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 7 місяців тому

      Mine has remained dry, to my surprise actually!

    • @ianjames5150
      @ianjames5150 7 місяців тому

      @@benofthenorthuk that’s good.. I’ve just bought one blind on auction but suspect it has leaked and damaged the comfort control unit.. I’m hoping when I get it delivered it’s not too big of a project getting it fixed up 🤦‍♂️😂

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 7 місяців тому

      @@ianjames5150 Excellent! If you replace the CCM, my only advice is to get one with the same final letter at the end of the model code. So if yours ends E, get one that ends E. Good luck!

  • @andycharger
    @andycharger 10 місяців тому

    Love the video style Ben! Well done. Bye Bye Mr Drone!

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 10 місяців тому

      Thanks! Ah, when that drone goes I will be a happy man!

  • @TheParrottBros
    @TheParrottBros 10 місяців тому

    Great video mate, love it

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 10 місяців тому

      Cheers dude! Really want to make some cinematic stuff, I love doing that

  • @julesmatthews2178
    @julesmatthews2178 10 місяців тому

    Cool that Ben .. 👍

  • @zimbabwayne5626
    @zimbabwayne5626 10 місяців тому

    You give morgan freeman run for his money:)

  • @jwahid
    @jwahid Рік тому

    Can you do a video for the MK3? Can't believe they still haven't resolved this design issue. My BMW convertible was fine.

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Sorry - not really familiar with the Mk3 - does that suffer the same issue?

    • @jwahid
      @jwahid Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk Yes! Exactly the same, although the channels are slightly different. Happened this March when it was raining non-stop. Took it to the local dealers, they quoted £1400!! Not covered by warranty. I was fuming. Went back to the dealer where I bought the car from (in February) and they were nice and sorted it, as it should've been done as part of the prep. Now I'm paranoid so check once a week for leaves and rubbish down there.

  • @davidjsmith67utube
    @davidjsmith67utube Рік тому

    Ben, great video. Did the drain tube clearing resolve the water leak issue? (or has it returned?)

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      It solved it yes - I have a newer leak I discovered from the front left door, but a small bit of extra silicon rubber has stopped that thankfully,

    • @davidjsmith67utube
      @davidjsmith67utube Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk That's reassuring to know all the time and effort taking the interior out pays off, leaks are always a challenge to track down. Did you also change the drain hoses?

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      @@davidjsmith67utube I haven't gotten around to that yet, but being that the interior has stayed dry so far I've not been in a rush to do that

  • @TT3.2
    @TT3.2 Рік тому

    That's the sound that we like 👍🏻 happy new year mate 😀

  • @bobjarvis1787
    @bobjarvis1787 Рік тому

    👍🏼Happy New Year😊

  • @kennethfrazee2540
    @kennethfrazee2540 Рік тому

    Wonderful electronics in these...

  • @andycharger
    @andycharger Рік тому

    Oh Ben that is some killer sound mate!

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Haha thanks! Took some finagling to get clear non windy audio 😁

  • @gypseyswhippet7276
    @gypseyswhippet7276 Рік тому

    Now that just sounds filthy

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      The filthier the better! When I had the exhaust made I was asked if I wanted to tame the volume - just told them no and they grinned and said excellent 😆

  • @jamieT973
    @jamieT973 Рік тому

    Good camera work>>>>nice sound of your car>>>>✌️✌️

  • @j.d.sunderland8113
    @j.d.sunderland8113 Рік тому

    Really impressive camera setup, thanks for sharing this video. :-)

  • @benterry2681
    @benterry2681 Рік тому

    Nothing to bugger the engine like red lining it before it's up to temp

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      That was before the thermostat was replaced, as warm is it would get, oil would have been nice and warm, just running rich that’s all.

  • @beejj6190
    @beejj6190 Рік тому

    ?? I did this in 5 mins by just sticking a small screwdriver into the drain holes exit points under the chassis... Hmm.

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      A fair point, but these are old and very weak plastic tubes, doing that has a huge risk of going through the sides of the tubes with the wire and making holes, making them effectively useless.

    • @beejj6190
      @beejj6190 Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk No worries. I've re-edited my comment as meant to say small screwdriver (doh!) but have flu at the mo so that's my excuse, lol. The REAL drainage point (underneath the car just behind the front wheel arches) just needed unblocking (not saying ths will be the same for everyone). No video or forum gave this info out. *Hours of the day before frustration solved at no huge risk*. And all by trial and error. i.e. noticing where water dripped out of the car as I was testing for any drainage improvements.! : )

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      @@beejj6190 Yeah the fronts are a whole different thing arent they! The rears are very delicate if they've not been replaced (And the rarely have), so you have to be super careful with those ones.

  • @bobjarvis1787
    @bobjarvis1787 Рік тому

    Thanks😎

  • @richardgeorge8120
    @richardgeorge8120 Рік тому

    Nice work fella!

  • @ITSARAPPTTRS
    @ITSARAPPTTRS Рік тому

    The frame rate on that footage 😮‍💨🤯🥰

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      100FPS in 4k! Looking forward to trying some more out after learning a lot doing these ones. Love your Mk3 by the way, thing of beauty.

    • @ITSARAPPTTRS
      @ITSARAPPTTRS Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk It must have taken ages to upload that to youtube. I did a 60fps shoot once and it took 36 hrs to upload to 4k for a 30 min vid. Cheers pal nice of you to say! 👍🏼

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      @@ITSARAPPTTRS 😆 This didn't take that long, thankfully!

  • @CarChris82
    @CarChris82 Рік тому

    great job there mate love the shots 👍

  • @TheParrottBros
    @TheParrottBros Рік тому

    Lovely videos mate 👌🏻

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Thanks! Mostly an experiment - lots of lessons learned!

  • @scottharrison1
    @scottharrison1 Рік тому

    Very cool 😎 👌 Wish I had gone down too Kr Purple Poled Scott

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Mate you'd have loved - long trek for us though!

  • @TT3.2
    @TT3.2 Рік тому

    That's a nice bit of work there Ben 👍🏻

  • @Kenny_Ded
    @Kenny_Ded Рік тому

    Good work capturing the beauty of these cars and the mood at the meet.

  • @andycharger
    @andycharger Рік тому

    Loving the slow motion work Ben 👍

  • @j.d.sunderland8113
    @j.d.sunderland8113 Рік тому

    Great video, really impressed.. :-)

  • @fredericwalry6196
    @fredericwalry6196 Рік тому

    Hi, My CCM doesn't work anymore. I don't care about the electric rooftop but I must find a solution for the electric windows to go the rooftop, and the opening of the gascap and rearbonnet. Do you know a solution ?

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Normally you'll need to replace the CCM with another unit - when you do, make sure the last letter (A, B, C etc) matches on the existing unit and the new one you have, otherwise it may not be compatible. Many breakers will have CCM units in stock usually.

    • @fredericwalry6196
      @fredericwalry6196 Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk Thanks for your answer. I don't want to spend 500 Eur for a used module. I'll try to find an other solution.

  • @kjpb8201
    @kjpb8201 Рік тому

    Does the other side also have a drainplug or only the right side?

  • @j.d.sunderland8113
    @j.d.sunderland8113 Рік тому

    Very brave of you, I wouldn’t have the confidence to do that with my TT…! Glad your impressed with the results though.

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Happy as I know she’s working just fine (regards to power anyway). I was nervous though 😆 You never know might go wrong with an old car. A few were quite down on power but most were making close to stock, or much much more for the tuned ones. Would love to do it again on a cold cold day and see if she makes actual stock numbers.

  • @CarChris82
    @CarChris82 Рік тому

    Great result mate 👍

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      Thanks! It's nice to know she's healthy and has no underlying issues (at least in terms of power)

    • @CarChris82
      @CarChris82 Рік тому

      @@benofthenorthuk definitely mate I have to come to the next one

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk Рік тому

      @@CarChris82 Definitely, was a good day. Germain's TT was a mental one!

    • @liam6488
      @liam6488 10 місяців тому

      How much extra power it make

  • @arachnopsycho3984
    @arachnopsycho3984 2 роки тому

    Ben where did you connect the wire? night lights?

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Pin 16 on that adapter I point to in the video - when you turn the lights on, that connections sends a signal that you can tap into

  • @deborahminuti6075
    @deborahminuti6075 2 роки тому

    Great video! What is the SatNav system called please? I have been looking around to buy one but I still haven't found anything like that! Thanks :)

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Thanks! This head unit is the Sony XAV-AX8050D

    • @deborahminuti6075
      @deborahminuti6075 2 роки тому

      @@benofthenorthuk thank you so much! Keep up the great vids :)

  • @simongibbs2986
    @simongibbs2986 2 роки тому

    Hi Ben (and all other Roadster owners). The drain tubes have probably rotted away. They are made of really cheap plastic and are lined with foam for noise suppression purposes. Please don't assume they are fixed if you blow them through because they will probably still leak. I found a great video on how to make your own replacements. Please message me if you need any further information. I followed Andy Charger's video on how to remove the roof because I wanted to check the back for any other leaks. This makes removing and replacing the tubes so much easier and it provides the opportunity to check the roof motor fluid level and for any hydraulic leaks. Thanks for the video Ben. I wish I had seen it earlier because I broke some trim trying to get the carpet out. It will be really helpful for putting it all back though, so thanks!!!

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Yeah I’m tempted to replace mine this year, just for completeness. I think you can get replacements for about £60, which isn’t tooooo expensive for an old Audi. I have big hands, so I know that job will be horrible 😆

  • @CarChris82
    @CarChris82 2 роки тому

    mate that sounds the nutz great work

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Thanks! Sounds exactly as I want it to now 👌🏻

  • @MotorMonkeyz
    @MotorMonkeyz 2 роки тому

    Not safe for work! Declious

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Should have definitely flagged it for adult content

  • @andycharger
    @andycharger 2 роки тому

    Sounding LOUD Ben! I am sure we will hear you coming to SpringfesTT!

  • @gypseyswhippet7276
    @gypseyswhippet7276 2 роки тому

    Phwoar

  • @paulp96275
    @paulp96275 2 роки тому

    Oh yes please just what I’d like to wake the neighbours 😂👍👨🏻‍🏭

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      So far no one's complained - luckily I don't go out super early 😂

  • @frazzlefrog3577
    @frazzlefrog3577 2 роки тому

    Great vid on this Ben, have to do mine. Was you at the motorist meet this weekend? I'm wanting to paint my roll bars black like you have, are they easy to remove? Frase

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      Thanks! I was indeed, it was a fantastic meet. The roll bars are fairly easy to remove - two bolts hold each one in, just have to remove the trim first. I had mine powder coated, exactly what I was after

    • @frazzlefrog3577
      @frazzlefrog3577 2 роки тому

      I thought you were there,it was a great meet you're right, your black hoops looked spot on, just what I'm after. Cheers👍

  • @TM-on4jl
    @TM-on4jl 2 роки тому

    Would be the time to replace roof drain tubes,most likely cause of water in cabin...

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      They’ve been cleared and are good - this stuff was coming in via the front doors now, although some will be from before the rear drains were cleared

  • @ButternoteBackingTracks
    @ButternoteBackingTracks 2 роки тому

    Just bought a 2005 Roadster, nice condition, very low mileage, but I’ve just noticed (after heavy rainfall) a wet passenger footwell, and wet slightly behind the seat too. Is this likely to be the issue? Driver side fine. Why would it only be happening one side?

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      There's a few culprits - one is blocked rear drain tubes as in this video (One side could be blocked and not the other). You could also suffer from ages door seals, this tends to cause the leak to come in from near the front of where the door sits (Again, can be one side). Also you could have blocked front drain tubes - these are under the scuttle panel and could be blocked with leaves etc. I'd suspect the door seals. It could be only one side is going, it could also be the angle the rain hit the car meant only one side took the hit.

    • @frankspeaking
      @frankspeaking 2 роки тому

      @@benofthenorthuk thanks for this Ben. I noticed also after closer inspection that there's wet on the driver side too, but up further closer to the pedals... think the seals are partly responsible because water drops tend to form on the panel under the door when closed....

    • @benofthenorthuk
      @benofthenorthuk 2 роки тому

      @@frankspeaking If you can get someone to spray a hosepipe at the front half of the doors, you can see if the seals have given up as there'll be water coming in at the bottom near the front. Quite common on these, and not always easily solved I'm afraid. New seals aren't really available for the roadster. There's a few tips and tricks if you search online, but I've not found anything that was effective as yet (I suffer the same issue)

    • @frankspeaking
      @frankspeaking 2 роки тому

      @@benofthenorthukcheers again for taking the time Ben - I sent u a message on your Insta account. Hope that's ok 😊