Audi S3, mk1 TT, R26 ex/owners

[_Tom]

So after reading this thread, I found myself browing autotrader and PH.... as you do.

I'm not seriously considering selling my 320d and getting a 225 Audi TT coupe Mk1

I still miss my QS..

 

[Cookson]

I'd quite like one in that nice dark blue, or grey. Or black to be honest. Not really a fan of the silver, but it does hide blemishes well.

The only thing I detest is the blue interior. Blue dash and seats are f**king horrific. I do, however, quite like the half leather/alcantara trim.

 

[_Tom]

I'd quite like one in that nice dark blue, or grey. Or black to be honest. Not really a fan of the silver, but it does hide blemishes well.

The only thing I detest is the blue interior. Blue dash and seats are f**king horrific. I do, however, quite like the half leather/alcantara trim.

I had the better interior :wink:-

 

[Cookson]

Yeah, that's just a bit posh, lol

 

[rainbird]

The cockpit of the 240 is a lovely place to be. That photo almost makes me want to retrim my Corbeaus in leather :tongueout:

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah ive seen some with these horrible blue like seats!

I do like the red seats tho in a black one.

 

[_Tom]

I'd seriously consider something like this over a 225 too - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-TT-...763022?hash=item3af6ebf90e:g:GpsAAOSwZW5aBHV5

 

[imprezaworks]

Very rare. Didn’t even think they did a manual 3.2.

 

[MrBlonde]

I'd seriously consider something like this over a 225 too - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-TT-...763022?hash=item3af6ebf90e:g:GpsAAOSwZW5aBHV5

Yeah ive lloked at a few of them aswelll,but being a V6 the tax must be quiet abit?

 

[rainbird]

I've never been so convinced by the 3.2. Fantastic sounding bit of kit and NA is always nice, but less powerful than a st1 1.8t model (the price difference would more than cover the cost of a map) and far more expensive to tune. Don't get me wrong, I've had naughty thoughts about converting the V6 to a turbo, but it's considerably more costly to get involved sadly.

 

[MrBlonde]

Im not to bothered about performance or if it's faster slower than certain cars,just as long as it has some kind of performance for a bit of fun now and then.

 

[imprezaworks]

They do sound brill

 

[_Tom]

Yeah ive lloked at a few of them aswelll,but being a V6 the tax must be quiet abit?

I tax is £300.00 a year. It's post 06 which is when they become expensive.
They sound brilliant. Just as quick as a mapped 225. A few mods and a 225 would be quicker.
They also look considerably better with the spoiler extension, better front bumper etc.

 

[Cookson]

They also look considerably better with the spoiler extension, better front bumper etc.

These can be put on a 225 though yes?

 

[_Tom]

These can be put on a 225 though yes?

Yes but the bumpers are always £600 + and the spoilers £150 +.

 

[MrBlonde]

Not to bad on tax considering the cup is £260 i think or there abouts.

 

[leeds2592]

I tax is £300.00 a year. It's post 06 which is when they become expensive.
They sound brilliant. Just as quick as a mapped 225. A few mods and a 225 would be quicker.
They also look considerably better with the spoiler extension, better front bumper etc.

Are they actually? I was always led to believe cars like the R32, A3 3.2 etc sounded great but were really underpowered with the V6 engine due to the weight of the cars.

 

[_Tom]

Are they actually? I was always led to believe cars like the R32, A3 3.2 etc sounded great but were really underpowered with the V6 engine due to the weight of the cars.

A 225 is 1465kgs and a V6 is 1520 so they're heavier but with the TT it makes bugger all difference in real terms.

 

[rainbird]

Factory power:weight is actually slightly favourable on the 3.2 in that case, but the extra is hanging over the front end of course on an already front-heavy chassis.

 

[Cookson]

A 225 is 1465kgs .

Seriously? Fuckin hell, my 320d tourer is only 1510kg. I thought the TT would be a bit lighter than that

 

[Martin.]

I've never been so convinced by the 3.2. Fantastic sounding bit of kit and NA is always nice, but less powerful than a st1 1.8t model (the price difference would more than cover the cost of a map) and far more expensive to tune. Don't get me wrong, I've had naughty thoughts about converting the V6 to a turbo, but it's considerably more costly to get involved sadly.

Less powerful than the 1.8T??

My 3.2 was standard. Ran a 14.6 quarter mile time at Santa Pod. The modified 1.8Ts couldn't get hear it on that damp day.

They are more than fast enough. It's the engine noise which makes them, and the fact 1.8Ts look s**t without the V6 kit on them.

 

[rainbird]

The 3.2 has 246bhp (book)
A st1 1.8t (assuming the k04, since nobody wants the early 180bhp TT) will sit at around 265bhp on little more than a decent map.

As I've said, the 3.2 sounds fantastic, and bolt on parts are bolt on. If you're basing a purchase purely on engine noise then that's great, but bang for your buck lies elsewhere in the range.

 

[MrBlonde]

I think i have made my mind up and going to look to get the Mk1 TT V6 or 225 not sure yet on which.
So when i put a years mot on the cup early next year it will be up for sale:up:

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

And presumably you'll be starting the hair dressing business around the same time? :tongueclosed:

 

[_Tom]

Seriously? Fuckin hell, my 320d tourer is only 1510kg. I thought the TT would be a bit lighter than that

Yep! haha! The "lightweight" QS like I had is still something like 1380kgs lol

 

[_Tom]

@Lawro had a lovely 400BHP TT he should have never sold.

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/lawros-clio-replacement.758659/page-2

 

[Martin.]

The 3.2 has 246bhp (book)
A st1 1.8t (assuming the k04, since nobody wants the early 180bhp TT) will sit at around 265bhp on little more than a decent map.

As I've said, the 3.2 sounds fantastic, and bolt on parts are bolt on. If you're basing a purchase purely on engine noise then that's great, but bang for your buck lies elsewhere in the range.

Oh yeah no denying the bank for the buck, especially if you want to start modifying. I coudln't own a 225 if it didn't have the V6 body kit on it though.

V6 also has the DSG option which I don't think the 225 has? (I'd have the manual if I was buying a car now as I do minimal miles, but the car in my family is a DSG and it's seemlessly fast/smooth)

Don't forget the V6 also has better brakes too.

If I was to go back to a TT now, I'd be looking at the QS without a doubt. In Red.

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah i dont want the DSG box if i get the V6,Still got 6Months till the cup has its Mot,so time to save & look up things.

 

[Goodj]

Yeah i dont want the DSG box if i get the V6,Still got 6Months till the cup has its Mot,so time to save & look up things.

Did they even do a manual V6 in the Mk.1 TT?

just try driving one first. In something other than straight lines.

 

[rainbird]

No TT has suitable brakes, that's why you need to fit a set of Brembos off the LCR

Yeah the QS is a nice bit of kit for sure. Basically a factory version of what I was in-eloquently getting at. Would love a DSG to play with but they're not quite on par with modern equivalents from what I've heard. Handy for daily use though I'd have thought. I'm with you on the kit - the V6 is a nicer looking car without a doubt - if I was handed £4k and told to build my ideal TT I'd pick up a rough 225, swap out for V6 aesthetics and fiddle about with a few little bits under the bonnet. Would effectively end up with a more personal spin on the 240

 

[MrBlonde]

Im sure ive seen the V6 with manual,but i could be wrong.

 

[_Tom]

Im sure ive seen the V6 with manual,but i could be wrong.

They do. I linked one earlier but they are rare to say the least

 

[Waitey]

I had a V6 manual. The box isn’t very nice.

 

[rainbird]

Do they run the 6 speed 02M box, or did they get one of the later sets?

To come full circle and back to CS roots - do I recall seeing some folk fit the 02M gearbox to Clios? May well have just been one random build I've seen in the past, as I've not looked at how difficult it'd be (they're a big heavy lump at the very least), but I'm sure I've seen it somewhere!