@@woutervelner4298 nope. Had a Pro Ram and downgraded because I was selling the car. When I went back to the original air filter it felt a lot slower. Whether or not that’s a placebo because of the noise I don’t know
@@ScottPC aaaaah okay. Thanks for your explanation! I also heard that the torque may change when one installs an air filter. Did you notice that as well?
Pipercross panel filter and drilled box for the moment. Boost gauge recently fitted thanks to your video 👍🏻 Alpine headunit went in within a week of owning TT. Spacers and springs in the same evening. Finally new back box and mid-section went on 2 weeks ago. Love how it looks and sounds. Good video dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thumbs up! Got plenty inspiration from your previous videos. Cone Air Filter & 3" TIP - On the list Boost Gauge - In the drawer ready to be fitted Stereo - Got a nice BT head unit that goes behind the flap (current Sony one doesn't let flap shut) Spacers - Got em! (saw a vid of yours) Lowered - It was on pre-facelift lorry springs but some nice chap called Bryn recently fitted my H&R's Noisy Exhaust - In the future I think I'll go 3" DP, Sports Cat & Exhaust Other ones I think I'll add once I've sorted all the general maintenance issues you pointed out are:- Remap Adjustable rear arms Poss an uprated intercooler
I know I'm a bit late but should i modify somehow and shorten the shocks when putting the lowering springs or just f it and just throw them on and the shocks will be fine?
Be careful with wheel spacers. They will cause you to clip the kirb more . meaning damaged rims . I left mine standard im pleased i did think before you rush in .
just got my TT. Bought a cold air intake. Since it has aftermarket wheels, I dont need spacers. My next goal is to get new lowering springs as the previous owner had all springs lowered, but before he sold it he bought cheap standart springs in the rear because they needed replacing, as a result the rear is raised while the front is lowered, which realy bugs me.
Bigger trucks and Toyota rav4s try to push me on the road since my tt is smaller. Any defensive driving tips? Right now I just keep my space and don’t let them bully me but gawd dayum I wish they meet their maker the sooner the better for some good judgement
I tried fitting a boost gauge, followed instructions to the letter. Didn't work, company sent me another in case first was faulty. Still didn't work. Measured 12v at the gauge and the stepper and vacuum on the pipe coming from engine bay. Couldn't figure it out so sent both back and didn't bother in the end... ☹️
Mines pre facelift. I've opted for 40mm springs, 20/15mm spacers and bought decent quality adjustable rear suspension arms, just not had all fitted yet. Already got: piperx panel filter miltek exhaust Straight swap decat pipe pipe Remap Catch can
Wheel spacers will offset the geometry, which will torque on the ball joints and bearing causing premature wear. As for handling, it COULD cause issues or non at all.. MAYBE even help in some scenarios idk. But having it further out could add mechanical disadvantage to unsprung weight.. like dribbling a ball with a ruler, you'll feel the stress and added weight to your wrist as the same will happen to the suspension pivot point. Does look much better 🥲 Air filter, there's nothing magic about it. Even if you don't actually get more air and don't make more power you're reducing the accordion effect and helping your sensors predict A/F ratio better, giving you a better throttle response. Open cone filters will always make your car run like garbage in traffic sucking in hot radiator air, there's far too much information online about that now with real data behind it. Side note, Clean You MAF sensors!! it's in your scheduled maintance for every 15-30k miles. They sell spray for it.. ESPECIALLY if you have an oiled air filter, i would clean it every 5-10k miles. I'm looking into downpipes😁full exhaust would be nice, but don't think ill need it unless i'm going with a big turbo.
Spacers don’t cause premature wear- but definitely have positive effects. Air Temps in slow traffic are irrelevant, with no sides effects to the way the car runs. But thanks for the contribution
Always loved your work and now all your content..Thanks for helping get my car to where it is today. You know you saved it soon after I bought it.Buzz🐝
Injen Cold Air intake is better. Installation is a bit tedious but I promise your the payoff will be worth it. It actually increases Horsepower and torque by breathing in fresh air from the outside behind the bumper.
It works the turbo harder, as it adds more restriction. Try breathing through a straw, then try breathing through a kitchen roll tube- not think of your lungs as the turbo. The impact on flow is worse than then benefit of the cold air that’s about to be super heated by the turbo anyway.
What kind of specialist promotes teenage mods that will just waste money and harm performance 😂😂😂 So many things that can be done and this is the bottom of the barrel
@@BWSTT no front. I got wheel spacers like those on my TT. Driving without them is much more comfortable. But I keep them for the looks. Air filter did nothing for me, and the sound was so annoying that I switched back to OEM.
I have kn cartion filter, 3' down pipe with race cat, end pipe is 3' standart mufler, modded k04 turbo, bigger cooler, ecu tuned/chip, volkstrump coilovers, 25 spacers and alpine audio with 10' active sub. Next i chance stiffer swaybar and cup seats. When engine blow i build it with forget piston and better header. 😅
Whenever you modify a car this way, you lower the value of the car. The car remains most valuable when you try to maintain the car as originally intended.
@@BWSTT Thank you for the response. Yes, it does appear that way. I’ve been trying to make my stock perfect as much as possible, hoping it will fetch a good payoff in the end. Owned it for 22 years. I think the mileage is too high though. The mods you’ve suggested are not outrageous, subtle in appearance and improve performance, I understand that. Nice job.
Bro I have a trouble with my TT. It won't start, the battery is dead. Level voltage just 10V. I try to recharge the battery with another car but doesn't work, don't kick start. Do you think the trouble is the alternator? I hope you can help me please 🙏!!
I upgraded the brakes, suspension, k&n cold air intake and 3 inch tubes and throttle body with spacer, electronic gauges (HUD), 2 Piece clutch, light weight billit aluminum flywheel, titanium alloy impellers in the turbo, air to air 4 core intercooler, a rear duck tail made from carbon fiber, LED headlights, racing seats from Bride, and a a full exhaust from Borla, and a quick release steering wheel and full race style suspension, as well as a blow off valve and custom wastwgate. Oh and a short shift kit.
What will actually work is a cold air intake which will go all the way down. I'm wondering what makes you think the original filter is such a restriction. It's more than large enough to allow the stock turbo to breathe properly.
@@BWSTT I'll be looking forward. My 1.8T is fitted with a cold air intake running down to the front left fog light. Open air K&N attached. I can't imagine sucking warm air from the bay would perform better.
Hi man I bought also a TT last week but it got some things to do ,heater blower stays hot,non airco,fuel and temp gauge broken,somethime smokes blue and then not,maby turbo,pcv, valves,ether way it got a dealer inspection every year,but still now it's need some attention.. it drove really well with all the Quirk's... Greetings 🍻
@@BWSTT Even without a remap it makes more power and runs heaps better, especially if you live in a hot climate. But yes to get the most you should do a remap.
@@TheIraniandream in hot climates yes, i see the logic, but its still not on my first list of mods, its on my secondary list of mods for gaining power, which I will be discussing soon
@@BWSTT Well, I took the Audi driving course that taught you how to drive the TT at the very rim of its capabilities. When I had only had the car a few months I was driving it over a twisty turny mountain road thinking it would be fun, but I got stuck behind 7 cars bunched up behind a farm truck tooling along at 25 mph. Came to the only stretch that allowed passing, and thought I would pass a few of these cars, so I slung it into the oncoming lane pushed the stick to Sport mode and floored it. After about 3 seconds, I thought, “ I think I can pass all 8…” I passed the farm truck about 40 feet past the end of the passing lane marking and jerked the car back into the right lane just as the car crested a rise… only to reveal a 100 degree turn with yellow ‘35 mph’ sign. I literally had only one second to brake before I hit the curve… but I remembered the training and the half hour lecture on Traction and braking theory. So I let off the brake, and turned the wheel and like the instructor had said, “Trust the car to hold the road- do NOT touch the brake when turning at high speed”. The car held. But that was just the first of a series of 5 more switchbacks snaking 120- 160 degrees each down into a ravine. I estimate that I hit the first curve at around 120. I braked for 2 seconds and hit the 2nd at 112, then one at 100, one at 90 and by the bottom I was going a reasonable speed. It was the stupidest thing I have ever done in a car, but I have to hand it to Audi- that DSG SLine tuned TT hung on. It did not skid, did not go off track and the slight understeer Audi builds into the cars for safety was easily corrected for. Afterwards, I noticed my red screen in the center of the cluster was flashing 127. A few miles down the road I stopped the car and pulled out the manual and found out that the TTs sold in the states had a speed governor installed by law. And that when you engaged it, it would flash the top speed at which it limited further acceleration. So that’s how I know I was going 127 as I passed that truck. You have to turn the ignition off then back on to stop it flashing. You can get that chip removed… but it’s a pain to get to, and I don’t see myself ever needing to go faster than 127, anyway. The 3.2 DOES corner really well, and the SLine version of the 3.2 is even better still. I once drove it as fast as I could down Highway 1 in California thru Big Sur, and I averaged 61 mph between Carmel and Cambria. ( 146 miles in 2.4 hours. ) Fantastic car. It’s been my daily driver for 18 years, and has been the most trouble free car I’ve ever owned.
Anyone who thinks spacers are an issue doesn’t understand how wheels are kept in place. They are kept in place by friction. There is no scientific reason that spacers are an issue.
When will the video on cold air intake vs open cone come out? I just did a few other mods on my 05 TT but I’m waiting to get a tune until I do an intake, but I don’t know what to buy.
It depends how low you go, and on what size tyres, but yes, I have known it to happen in certain situations, its usually the outer corner of the tyre catching the back of the arch
wheel spacers will effect scrub radius, among all your tt's which one you dedicate for lifting the car's spirit as how the mk3 did in keeping the name badge
How about 5 things you can do to a newly bought Mk1 to turn it into a reliable car? The spacers will allow for a wider wheel. Buying a mk1, which engine will be the most trouble free? 1.8 or 3.2.
Not a bad idea for a video, but whats perhaps more important is a buyers guide with preventive maintenance to look out for already being sorted. Without going into detail, the 3.2 is the more reliable.
@BWSTT How about the automatic to the manual for that engine? I have a beautiful one available for $5000 with 169k on it. A silver with black roof. Some kind of special addition.
The filter in the Airbox is not the problem, I used the same 'stock' filter on my RS2 making 380hp, the airbox is the problem, specifically the intake into it. Putting a panel filter in it won't change a thing. Putting some extra intake holes in it will help. It's also worth noting that the turbo intake pipe, TIP, is restrictive, get a badger 5 TIP.
With regards to the air filter I have the big PRORAM but was getting bit tired of the noise so did put the original box back in. That did not last long because I noticed immediately that the car was less responsive but what was most obvious was the difference in the sixth gear. If around 2k revs in sixth and standard air box/air filter the car felt like it was choking and struggled to pull. Did put the PRORAM back and problem solved. Don't know if it has something to do with ECU adjusting itself and me not giving it enough time to readjust to the original box or not but it was very very obvious the difference. Basically after that experience the PRORAM went swiftly back in 😀
Put it this way- there is approximately 14mm of thread engagement on standard bolt into the hub, so if you space it even 5mm, youre down to only 9mm thread engagement, so yes, always get appropriate longer bolts to match the spacers
Hi, regarding lowering the car. I have a 3.2 tt 2004. What would you recommend on how much to lower this and what size wheel spacers would you recommend? Also, by lowering the car, would the tyres rub against the wheel arch?
On the 3.2 i wouldn’t go any lower than a 40mm lowering spring- keep in mind that this is only 20mm lower on the v6 as its facelift height and spring suppliers are stupid. At that height with 20mm rear and 15mm front spacers you shouldn’t have any issues. I would avoid going any lower on the 3.2 due to the sump sitting lower than on the 1.8.
The 52mm gauges can sit in an adaptor which still allows flow past it, which is fine for us over here, but i can imagine some hot states needing all the blow they can get!
@@BWSTT I am getting pretty excited not going to lie.. only doing rears first at 15mm.. then will buy the 20's and swap onto the rears and 15 for fronts another day 👌 the rears on mine are sat in the most for sure
Greetings, I am currently looking for a good mk1 TT and I was wondering could you give me some tips (or send a link in case you have already made a video about that) on what should one pay attention to when buying mk1 Audi TT (besides regular stuff related to every used car). I don't have any experience with Audis, especially TTs, been driving BMWs and Alfa Romeos my whole life, so any advice would be helpful :) Thanks in advance!
Any tips on getting the Bluetooth adapter working? I can see and connect to the device on my phone, but I can't get the head unit to switch to output the sound? I assumed it would be just hitting the mode button but nothing happens...
@@BWSTT just by pressing the mode button like you would if switching from radio to tape to CD player? 🤷 It won't change from radio with this plugged in.
Cold air is better because it's basically more volume than hot air but if you put a better flowing filter those losses can be offset and surpassed in some cases not on all cars .
It would be easy to tell if an open cone filter is better by simply measuring the density of the air and calculating the flow….. wait…. These cars have a mass air flow sensor, and back to back testing shows that the standard air box is restrictive. On forced induction, the priority for cold air is further down the chain- at the intercooler, after you’ve super heated the air in the turbo
I don’t think you realise that no matter what the temp of the air coming though the filter it will get really hot going through the turbo and then will be cooled via the intercooler before it heads into the throttle body.
Great video mate just the lowering part I need to get to what would you recommend Coilovers or lowering springs also the Bluetooth is it just plug and play I don't have to start pulling the lower dash apart or anything do i
Yeah its plug and play, just remove the stereo to access the wiring. Suspension wise, id say its all down to preference- you can get some good coil and shock combinations at 40mm drop, but you dont get that fine adjustment that you donwith coilovers, but typically coilovers will cost more for nice handling ones, the cheap ones will get the lows, but they’re not that refined
Could you send me the link to the air filter you have?
Recently changed my filter back to stock from a 80mm ProRam. Felt straight away that its down on power to the point I thought something is wrong!
I had this issue also went back to stock box. Annoying as I like the noise but lost alot of torque
Wait, you changed back to stock because you lost power on a open air filter?
@@woutervelner4298 nope. Had a Pro Ram and downgraded because I was selling the car. When I went back to the original air filter it felt a lot slower. Whether or not that’s a placebo because of the noise I don’t know
@@ScottPC aaaaah okay. Thanks for your explanation! I also heard that the torque may change when one installs an air filter. Did you notice that as well?
@@woutervelner4298 Honestly no but id still get another ProRam if I had another TT.
Good Vid.... there is this Kid on tube pretending to be an engineer who is giving super bad advice. THis vid makes sence.
Does the air filter upgrade affect fuel economy?
Pipercross panel filter and drilled box for the moment.
Boost gauge recently fitted thanks to your video 👍🏻
Alpine headunit went in within a week of owning TT.
Spacers and springs in the same evening.
Finally new back box and mid-section went on 2 weeks ago.
Love how it looks and sounds. Good video dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Good work!
@Mk1TTdude You obviously know nothing about sound quality and the fact these beasts have an M-DAC encoder built in..
Thumbs up!
Got plenty inspiration from your previous videos.
Cone Air Filter & 3" TIP - On the list
Boost Gauge - In the drawer ready to be fitted
Stereo - Got a nice BT head unit that goes behind the flap (current Sony one doesn't let flap shut)
Spacers - Got em! (saw a vid of yours)
Lowered - It was on pre-facelift lorry springs but some nice chap called Bryn recently fitted my H&R's
Noisy Exhaust - In the future I think I'll go 3" DP, Sports Cat & Exhaust
Other ones I think I'll add once I've sorted all the general maintenance issues you pointed out are:-
Remap
Adjustable rear arms
Poss an uprated intercooler
I know I'm a bit late but should i modify somehow and shorten the shocks when putting the lowering springs or just f it and just throw them on and the shocks will be fine?
um, im not gonna do ANY of these mods. Certainly not gonna lower the car, I don't want to get stuck in snow or bounce off pot holes.
Maybe lift it and get snow chains then
Does anyone have the link for the Bluetooth stereo?
Be careful with wheel spacers. They will cause you to clip the kirb more .
meaning damaged rims . I left mine standard im pleased i did think before you rush in .
Also extra weight on wheel area = slower acceleration. Perhaps a better grip cornering .
Marginal gains / losses but worth mentioning
You never linked to the Bluetooth? Any suggestion?
Is there a link for the inline bluetooth connection? Cant seem to see it is the description
I've gotten all of them except for the suspension tweaks.
Love the show. Best wishes from Texas 👍
Thanks for the kind words! Any plans for future modifications?
Gene- fellow Texan building a 225 at the moment
Yay everything but the bluetooth listed in here is illegal in my AMAZING country.
Kenwood KDC-X7200DAB is a nice dab radio with bluetooth etc, the illumination colour match is near perfect and the flap closes.
Nice one thanks for the tip
just got my TT. Bought a cold air intake. Since it has aftermarket wheels, I dont need spacers. My next goal is to get new lowering springs as the previous owner had all springs lowered, but before he sold it he bought cheap standart springs in the rear because they needed replacing, as a result the rear is raised while the front is lowered, which realy bugs me.
Bigger trucks and Toyota rav4s try to push me on the road since my tt is smaller. Any defensive driving tips? Right now I just keep my space and don’t let them bully me but gawd dayum I wish they meet their maker the sooner the better for some good judgement
rubbish , your suggestions !
G-force comp 2’s
And Orange hipo haldex ,
KW coil overs
I tried fitting a boost gauge, followed instructions to the letter. Didn't work, company sent me another in case first was faulty. Still didn't work. Measured 12v at the gauge and the stepper and vacuum on the pipe coming from engine bay. Couldn't figure it out so sent both back and didn't bother in the end... ☹️
Mines pre facelift. I've opted for 40mm springs, 20/15mm spacers and bought decent quality adjustable rear suspension arms, just not had all fitted yet.
Already got: piperx panel filter
miltek exhaust
Straight swap decat pipe pipe
Remap
Catch can
It will look prefect with those additions
I’m having trouble with my Audi my car isn’t getting boost
Got all of them plus straight pipe exhaust
Wheel spacers will offset the geometry, which will torque on the ball joints and bearing causing premature wear. As for handling, it COULD cause issues or non at all.. MAYBE even help in some scenarios idk. But having it further out could add mechanical disadvantage to unsprung weight.. like dribbling a ball with a ruler, you'll feel the stress and added weight to your wrist as the same will happen to the suspension pivot point. Does look much better 🥲
Air filter, there's nothing magic about it. Even if you don't actually get more air and don't make more power you're reducing the accordion effect and helping your sensors predict A/F ratio better, giving you a better throttle response. Open cone filters will always make your car run like garbage in traffic sucking in hot radiator air, there's far too much information online about that now with real data behind it. Side note, Clean You MAF sensors!! it's in your scheduled maintance for every 15-30k miles. They sell spray for it.. ESPECIALLY if you have an oiled air filter, i would clean it every 5-10k miles.
I'm looking into downpipes😁full exhaust would be nice, but don't think ill need it unless i'm going with a big turbo.
Spacers don’t cause premature wear- but definitely have positive effects. Air Temps in slow traffic are irrelevant, with no sides effects to the way the car runs. But thanks for the contribution
Excellent video mate. I wish I knew about the bluetooth module before we replaced ours. Hate our stereo
Got them all ticked off, nice one Bryn 👌
Great video as always
Thanks 😊
Always loved your work and now all your content..Thanks for helping get my car to where it is today. You know you saved it soon after I bought it.Buzz🐝
Cheers man, sorry we couldn’t sort the last lot of work but i know you were in safe hands, but see you for your next load yeah?
@@BWSTT No worries and yeah for sure!
@@BWSTT Ok so Bryn what you like with body work?
Because my door won’t close without crumpling my wing?
Injen Cold Air intake is better. Installation is a bit tedious but I promise your the payoff will be worth it. It actually increases Horsepower and torque by breathing in fresh air from the outside behind the bumper.
It works the turbo harder, as it adds more restriction. Try breathing through a straw, then try breathing through a kitchen roll tube- not think of your lungs as the turbo. The impact on flow is worse than then benefit of the cold air that’s about to be super heated by the turbo anyway.
How do I go about sending you a cluster to get fixed
Link to that bluetooth mod?
my audi tt wind deflector does not go all the way up
What kind of specialist promotes teenage mods that will just waste money and harm performance 😂😂😂
So many things that can be done and this is the bottom of the barrel
Yeah, you show me your data to back up your claim and I’ll show you mine 😘
Didn’t see the Bluetooth link??
Are these rotinger break discs?
no link
These are no "specialists" advices or mods.
Wheel spacers: looks good but sucks at driving
Air filter: does nothing but strange sounds
Wheel spacers far from suck, maybe try it before you knock it, air filter, proven gains, again do some research before knocking it
@@BWSTT no front. I got wheel spacers like those on my TT. Driving without them is much more comfortable. But I keep them for the looks.
Air filter did nothing for me, and the sound was so annoying that I switched back to OEM.
❤🎉🇧🇪
I have kn cartion filter, 3' down pipe with race cat, end pipe is 3' standart mufler, modded k04 turbo, bigger cooler, ecu tuned/chip, volkstrump coilovers, 25 spacers and alpine audio with 10' active sub. Next i chance stiffer swaybar and cup seats. When engine blow i build it with forget piston and better header. 😅
Boy racer prioritises loud exhaust and music. So remapping has no interest here!
YeH- im hardly a boy racer, you missed the entire point of the video. Maybe watch it again, in full, with the ads please 🙏
Whenever you modify a car this way, you lower the value of the car. The car remains most valuable when you try to maintain the car as originally intended.
Nothing I’m advising is irreversible
@@BWSTT Thank you for the response. Yes, it does appear that way. I’ve been trying to make my stock perfect as much as possible, hoping it will fetch a good payoff in the end. Owned it for 22 years. I think the mileage is too high though. The mods you’ve suggested are not outrageous, subtle in appearance and improve performance, I understand that. Nice job.
I just picked up my own 2002 roadster tader tot:) where did you find the OEM parts. PS you have such a great attitude!
Bro I have a trouble with my TT. It won't start, the battery is dead. Level voltage just 10V. I try to recharge the battery with another car but doesn't work, don't kick start. Do you think the trouble is the alternator? I hope you can help me please 🙏!!
I upgraded the brakes, suspension, k&n cold air intake and 3 inch tubes and throttle body with spacer, electronic gauges (HUD), 2 Piece clutch, light weight billit aluminum flywheel, titanium alloy impellers in the turbo, air to air 4 core intercooler, a rear duck tail made from carbon fiber, LED headlights, racing seats from Bride, and a a full exhaust from Borla, and a quick release steering wheel and full race style suspension, as well as a blow off valve and custom wastwgate. Oh and a short shift kit.
What will actually work is a cold air intake which will go all the way down. I'm wondering what makes you think the original filter is such a restriction. It's more than large enough to allow the stock turbo to breathe properly.
The longer the intake pipe the more restriction. Flow is king. We wont settle this with comments, so just wait for the full video discussing this
@@BWSTT I'll be looking forward. My 1.8T is fitted with a cold air intake running down to the front left fog light. Open air K&N attached. I can't imagine sucking warm air from the bay would perform better.
Anyone know how much catalyst converter is worth? Mk1 225. Top video
My look on the tt is its like a budget 350z
I see it as a budget dsm/evo
Any mod recommendations for the 3.2L MK1???
instead of the Bluetooth adapter, you could mod the OEM radio into a Bluetooth one ua-cam.com/video/dWPyhj-0ybo/v-deo.html
Hi, I can't see the link to the Bluetooth Module. Does anyone know which one it is? Thanks
Hi man I bought also a TT last week but it got some things to do ,heater blower stays hot,non airco,fuel and temp gauge broken,somethime smokes blue and then not,maby turbo,pcv, valves,ether way it got a dealer inspection every year,but still now it's need some attention.. it drove really well with all the Quirk's...
Greetings 🍻
Must have is 1, 3 inch downpipe 200cell. 2. Fmic, 3, brake upgrade. , 4, suspension upgrade, 5, inlet tip. The rest is all cosmetics.
So you want to do modifications that require mapping in before even monitoring if the boost is healthy?
I agree 100% always upgrade the intercooler and downpipe on turbos!
@@TheIraniandream pointless doing those without a remap though
@@BWSTT Even without a remap it makes more power and runs heaps better, especially if you live in a hot climate. But yes to get the most you should do a remap.
@@TheIraniandream in hot climates yes, i see the logic, but its still not on my first list of mods, its on my secondary list of mods for gaining power, which I will be discussing soon
dont use wheel spacers on this car you will die
😂😂😂
I can’t see the links? Looking to get the Bluetooth module and set of spacers
My sLine Quattro 3.2 with DSG is just perfect as it is, thanks. No need to mess with perfection.
I know, I’m just seeing what mods are out there but it just seems perfect stock
3.2 benefits from smaller front wishbone bushes to improve the steering feel, if you’re bothered about going round corners at any kind of speed
@@BWSTT Well, I took the Audi driving course that taught you how to drive the TT at the very rim of its capabilities.
When I had only had the car a few months I was driving it over a twisty turny mountain road thinking it would be fun, but I got stuck behind 7 cars bunched up behind a farm truck tooling along at 25 mph. Came to the only stretch that allowed passing, and thought I would pass a few of these cars, so I slung it into the oncoming lane pushed the stick to Sport mode and floored it. After about 3 seconds, I thought, “ I think I can pass all 8…” I passed the farm truck about 40 feet past the end of the passing lane marking and jerked the car back into the right lane just as the car crested a rise… only to reveal a 100 degree turn with yellow ‘35 mph’ sign. I literally had only one second to brake before I hit the curve… but I remembered the training and the half hour lecture on Traction and braking theory. So I let off the brake, and turned the wheel and like the instructor had said, “Trust the car to hold the road- do NOT touch the brake when turning at high speed”. The car held. But that was just the first of a series of 5 more switchbacks snaking 120- 160 degrees each down into a ravine. I estimate that I hit the first curve at around 120. I braked for 2 seconds and hit the 2nd at 112, then one at 100, one at 90 and by the bottom I was going a reasonable speed.
It was the stupidest thing I have ever done in a car, but I have to hand it to Audi- that DSG SLine tuned TT hung on. It did not skid, did not go off track and the slight understeer Audi builds into the cars for safety was easily corrected for. Afterwards, I noticed my red screen in the center of the cluster was flashing 127. A few miles down the road I stopped the car and pulled out the manual and found out that the TTs sold in the states had a speed governor installed by law. And that when you engaged it, it would flash the top speed at which it limited further acceleration. So that’s how I know I was going 127 as I passed that truck. You have to turn the ignition off then back on to stop it flashing. You can get that chip removed… but it’s a pain to get to, and I don’t see myself ever needing to go faster than 127, anyway.
The 3.2 DOES corner really well, and the SLine version of the 3.2 is even better still. I once drove it as fast as I could down Highway 1 in California thru Big Sur, and I averaged 61 mph between Carmel and Cambria. ( 146 miles in 2.4 hours. ) Fantastic car.
It’s been my daily driver for 18 years, and has been the most trouble free car I’ve ever owned.
@@christopherpardell4418 cool story, doesn’t change that easy mods can be made to make it better
That exhaust sounded nice buddy which one was it??? I mean which brand 😏
Do you still have a link to the blueotth adapter. I don't know if im going to put a new radio in or do this blueotth adapter
www.musikimauto.de/BlueMusic-Bluetooth-Audio-Handsfree-Kit-Audi-8pin-20pin
@@BWSTT cheers for such a quick reply.
And when you sell them its 5k less worth 🎉🎉
There’s not many worth 3k let alone 5k
@@BWSTT sorry talking in rands. And it’s worth nothing. R20 to 1 $. 👍🏻. In South Africa building up cars scares future buyers off and i don’t know why
Nice video ! Wich exhaust is installed on your TT ?
It’s a toyo sport
Thanks dom
Whats your recommended bluetooth adapter?
No just no! Get the right offset wheels instead of wheel spacers
Anyone who thinks spacers are an issue doesn’t understand how wheels are kept in place. They are kept in place by friction. There is no scientific reason that spacers are an issue.
@@BWSTT doesn’t the proper way is getting correct offset wheels instead of spacers.
@@RoadsterAlex explain how friction is effected by a wheel spacer?
Just upgraded to a RamAir filter.
The bluetooth adapter linked shows not available. I've used the Dension GBL3AU2 and it works great.
Thats weird, but yea the dension unit is great with additional functionality
When will the video on cold air intake vs open cone come out? I just did a few other mods on my 05 TT but I’m waiting to get a tune until I do an intake, but I don’t know what to buy.
Hey man what for air filter are you running
Is that a abt I see in the back
It is, there’s a feature video on the channel
Watching this again for a bit of inspiration! 🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀😎🇦🇺
how do I open the hood if it's locked? Audi tt mk1
I'm finding the 15mm spacers are rubbing on full lock and thinking of taking them back to 10mm . have you had this problem before?
It depends how low you go, and on what size tyres, but yes, I have known it to happen in certain situations, its usually the outer corner of the tyre catching the back of the arch
wheel spacers will effect scrub radius, among all your tt's which one you dedicate for lifting the car's spirit as how the mk3 did in keeping the name badge
How about 5 things you can do to a newly bought Mk1 to turn it into a reliable car?
The spacers will allow for a wider wheel.
Buying a mk1, which engine will be the most trouble free? 1.8 or 3.2.
Not a bad idea for a video, but whats perhaps more important is a buyers guide with preventive maintenance to look out for already being sorted. Without going into detail, the 3.2 is the more reliable.
@BWSTT How about the automatic to the manual for that engine? I have a beautiful one available for $5000 with 169k on it. A silver with black roof. Some kind of special addition.
Muy bueno tu vídeo ! Aunque faltan unos subtítulos en español para poderte entender bien!
Hi Bryn. Do you personally use that Bluetooth kit for the stereo? As I'm reading some reviews on it saying it doesn't work.
Yeah im pretty sure thats the same one ive had before, there are a few similar ones though
Can you tell me the colour code of this tt?
Love that colour tho
What boost gauge is that Bryn? Looks tidy.
Where to you recommend to purchase the spacers?
The filter in the Airbox is not the problem, I used the same 'stock' filter on my RS2 making 380hp, the airbox is the problem, specifically the intake into it. Putting a panel filter in it won't change a thing.
Putting some extra intake holes in it will help. It's also worth noting that the turbo intake pipe, TIP, is restrictive, get a badger 5 TIP.
This will be a whole other video
With regards to the air filter I have the big PRORAM but was getting bit tired of the noise so did put the original box back in. That did not last long because I noticed immediately that the car was less responsive but what was most obvious was the difference in the sixth gear. If around 2k revs in sixth and standard air box/air filter the car felt like it was choking and struggled to pull. Did put the PRORAM back and problem solved. Don't know if it has something to do with ECU adjusting itself and me not giving it enough time to readjust to the original box or not but it was very very obvious the difference. Basically after that experience the PRORAM went swiftly back in 😀
Might be a stupid question but do you need longer wheel bolts when you use spacers
Put it this way- there is approximately 14mm of thread engagement on standard bolt into the hub, so if you space it even 5mm, youre down to only 9mm thread engagement, so yes, always get appropriate longer bolts to match the spacers
Hi, regarding lowering the car. I have a 3.2 tt 2004. What would you recommend on how much to lower this and what size wheel spacers would you recommend? Also, by lowering the car, would the tyres rub against the wheel arch?
On the 3.2 i wouldn’t go any lower than a 40mm lowering spring- keep in mind that this is only 20mm lower on the v6 as its facelift height and spring suppliers are stupid. At that height with 20mm rear and 15mm front spacers you shouldn’t have any issues. I would avoid going any lower on the 3.2 due to the sump sitting lower than on the 1.8.
Many thanks, can you recomend a decent spring and shocker make/brand and type. @@BWSTT
Would the front spacers make the steering heavier?
Not noticably
Can you put in a air filter on a Audi tt 2002 but the steering wheel on the left side?
Yes
Question !!
All audi tt mk1 Quattro has 2 exhausts or there are some Quattro with 1 exhaust???
No, only the 225, qs, and v6 have twin, the 180 quattro is single
@@BWSTT okay thank u so much
...but the single one is also a powerful one, i mean isnt there so much difference?
Is rear sway not a pretty significant bang for ur buck mod
Drilling it is a free mod, which i plan to do as a seperate video
Nice
Is that an Alms edition? I have a blue ALMS but the interior is blue
No, thats not a thing over here
Great vid!!
awesome video, but was the bluetooth module you used for your radio??
I also want to know!!
Another Great Video! Us guys in the states like our AC! Put the boost gauge on the A pillar! 😷
The 52mm gauges can sit in an adaptor which still allows flow past it, which is fine for us over here, but i can imagine some hot states needing all the blow they can get!
Great video Bryn, mines only missing the Wheel spacers because they're still on the way from Cb auto 🥺🤷
Theyre worth the wait, best brand ive used to date for spacers
@@BWSTT I am getting pretty excited not going to lie.. only doing rears first at 15mm.. then will buy the 20's and swap onto the rears and 15 for fronts another day 👌 the rears on mine are sat in the most for sure
Thanks for the video. Does the Bluetooth you linked to handle phone calls too?
That specific one doesnt, but there are a few that do, alongside having aux input and usb etc but those require mounting differently of course
such a kick ass color. Good luck
hi can i put 20 inch whells on tt and which tyres size i can use?
You can, but its a tight fit and you’ll be using rubber band tyres
Greetings, I am currently looking for a good mk1 TT and I was wondering could you give me some tips (or send a link in case you have already made a video about that) on what should one pay attention to when buying mk1 Audi TT (besides regular stuff related to every used car).
I don't have any experience with Audis, especially TTs, been driving BMWs and Alfa Romeos my whole life, so any advice would be helpful :) Thanks in advance!
Where are you located? Ive got a guide but also have my ear low to the ground regarding whats up for sale thats worth buying
@@BWSTT Not in the UK unfortunately, Croatia :)
Might be a couple of months until the right car shows up here in our market..
Timing belt, immediately on the mk1
Thats not a modification thats maintenance
Any tips on getting the Bluetooth adapter working? I can see and connect to the device on my phone, but I can't get the head unit to switch to output the sound? I assumed it would be just hitting the mode button but nothing happens...
You switch to the cd multi changer on the stereo
@@BWSTT just by pressing the mode button like you would if switching from radio to tape to CD player? 🤷 It won't change from radio with this plugged in.
Hi if i lowered my tt on 40mm will i have to fit adjustable tie rods on the rear?
For optimum geometry yes, probably
If not fitting the adjustable end links would it scrub the rear tyres.
@@baileymasih8166 its the toe that kills tyres not the camber
Can the toe be adjusted at the alignment tracking shop?
Also would you know how to remove the rear bumper grill/mesh on a votex bumper.
Cold air is better because it's basically more volume than hot air but if you put a better flowing filter those losses can be offset and surpassed in some cases not on all cars .
It would be easy to tell if an open cone filter is better by simply measuring the density of the air and calculating the flow….. wait…. These cars have a mass air flow sensor, and back to back testing shows that the standard air box is restrictive. On forced induction, the priority for cold air is further down the chain- at the intercooler, after you’ve super heated the air in the turbo
I don’t think you realise that no matter what the temp of the air coming though the filter it will get really hot going through the turbo and then will be cooled via the intercooler before it heads into the throttle body.
Great video mate just the lowering part I need to get to what would you recommend Coilovers or lowering springs also the Bluetooth is it just plug and play I don't have to start pulling the lower dash apart or anything do i
Yeah its plug and play, just remove the stereo to access the wiring.
Suspension wise, id say its all down to preference- you can get some good coil and shock combinations at 40mm drop, but you dont get that fine adjustment that you donwith coilovers, but typically coilovers will cost more for nice handling ones, the cheap ones will get the lows, but they’re not that refined
@@BWSTT thx for the reply buddy yeah I'm in 2 minds about what to do lowering wise I heard bc are good or gaz
BTW nice motor lovely colour ♥️
Thanks!