Lawro's Clio Replacement

[Lawro]

It's coming mate, it's coming. Spoke to Matty on Friday.

 

[Knuckles]

How are you finding this?

And is is Quattro or is it just the body styling? Couldn't make heads or tails from the op sorry.

The gf has expressed an interest in these, how entertaining is it?

 

[welshname]

How are you finding this?

And is is Quattro or is it just the body styling? Couldn't make heads or tails from the op sorry.

The gf has expressed an interest in these, how entertaining is it?

It's a 225. But it's a full replica of a QS.

Looks very smart in the metal even after a few hundred miles drive to Germany.

 

[welshname]

Oh. But it is missing the QS interior, which for a daily driver is probably a plus point.

 

[Knuckles]

Oh. But it is missing the QS interior, which for a daily driver is probably a plus point.

I'm going to need a class on tt trims.

If she gets one it'll be a 3.2 Quattro... Not that she knows this or cares mind

 

[Lawro]

Yeah it's great, really enjoying it! It just does everything really well, only negative for me is interior space but that's to be expected with a car of this nature.

This is a 225 Quattro but has the QuattroSport trim, so essentially as you say it's a QS with a full interior which was essential for me with the little one.

I originally wanted a 3.2 V6 but finding a nice one with a manual box proved difficult to find, this one came up and it was far too nice to let it go.

I drove a boggo 225 the other week for the first time and I will admit, it was pretty uninspiring. They really need a remap and some half decent suspension to wake them up.

 

[Knuckles]

What is the different in interiors?

 

[welshname]

What is the different in interiors?

QS has pole positions and no rears

 

[Knuckles]

QS has pole positions and no rears

Omg.


...she doesn't carry anyone in the back anyway.

 

[Lawro]

Omg.


...she doesn't carry anyone in the back anyway.

True be told, the rear seats are a waste of time anyway, unless you have no legs or are less than 4ft tall!

 

[Lawro]

Well I guess it's about time I updated this.

I've had the TT for just over a year now and still absolutely love it!

Made a few changes over the last year..

I Managed to source some Squared SC1 18x8.5" wheels after searching for months. Perfect fitment for the TT and very rare as they aren't mass produced. I then swapped the tyres to Michelin Pilot SuperSports.

Brakes were replaced with AP Racing discs and Ferodo DS1.11 pads with the Brembo Calipers.

Got myself a Relentless V4 Tubular manifold and some Bosch 550cc injectors, got those fitted along with a few other bits and sent it off for mapping with Bill at Badger5. It made a respectable 303bhp and 296ft.lb so nice and safe for the standard rods.

I then made a few cosmetic changes, had the front end painted and got myself a cherished plate.

Done a fair few track days over the last few months and generally just enjoying the car.

Few photos taken over the last few months.

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

Audi TT by Lawrence Parsons, on Flickr

 

[Mr Plums]

That looks bloody lovely mate, love those rims.

 

[Bluebeard]

Looks amazing mate. Big fan of the Mk1 TT and you're a tasteful chap so it looks even better.

I saw some abomination on Facebook the other night, 20" wheels and stupid camber. How to ruin a good looking car!

 

[McGherkin]

Looks 'Lawro Spec' mate - a compliment!

Need a catch up some time.

 

[Lawro]

That looks bloody lovely mate, love those rims.

Thanks Tom, hope you're well!

Looks amazing mate. Big fan of the Mk1 TT and you're a tasteful chap so it looks even better.

I saw some abomination on Facebook the other night, 20" wheels and stupid camber. How to ruin a good looking car!

Thanks man, I'm pretty pleased with it all round now.

I actually saw that, there are some hideous ones out there now. Trouble is you can pick up a ropey one for peanuts now.

 

[Lawro]

Looks 'Lawro Spec' mate - a compliment!

Need a catch up some time.

Thanks mate, yes definitely!

 

[The Russian.]

It's was only going to get better wasn't it.

Bloody lovely.

 

[Mr Plums]

Yes lawro I am cheers bro, hope you are too

 

[Coby.]

Yep I like that ALOT!!

 

[Philip.]

How a TT should be done. Brilliant mate!

 

[AS_BO]

Absolutely stunning mate. Really well executed and exactly how a Mk1 should look.

 

[Lawro]

Thanks chaps, appreciate the comments and not a single scissor related remark!

I'm doing well.

 

[Cub.]

Looks great. Top work

 

[McGherkin]

Thanks chaps, appreciate the comments and not a single scissor related remark!

I bet a fair few people got chopped while you were at Coombe?

 

[Mr Plums]

You been to castle comb yet?

 

[Lawro]

You been to castle comb yet?

Yeah, I've done 4 days there over the last few months.

 

[_Tom]

You already know I love it. When's the big turbo coming?

 

[Rob]

That looks immense. Cracking remap result too. Nice useable power

 

[Lawro]

You already know I love it. When's the big turbo coming? :wink:

Over the winter mate.

I just bought a BG 182, like a moth to the flame. Lol!

 

[Cookson]

I love Mk1 TTs. The missus doesnt. She is in the "hairdresser" camp, but I think there is something special about them.

Considering chopping in my 330 M-Sport touring in for one

 

[_Tom]

Over the winter mate.

I just bought a BG 182, like a moth to the flame. Lol!

I saw on FB. That'll be like a mirror soon then..lol!

 

[Lawro]

I saw on FB. That'll be like a mirror soon then..lol!

Just a little project to keep me occupied, no major plans just going to tidy it up a bit and enjoy it.

 

[Scrooge]

Properly nice, that!

 

[Matt W]

Like this a lot.

An apprentice in work had what daniel described, 20 inch wheels and scraping the ground everywhere, not ideal.

 

[_Tom]

Just a little project to keep me occupied, no major plans just going to tidy it up a bit and enjoy it.

I don't blame you mate. You can keep the miles off the TT and also have a car to use for when you do some major work on it..:wink:
I've sinned at the moment. Literally sold my soul. The Audi has gone and driving a MK6 Golf GT TDI at the moment. Saving some money, then new house, then new "proper" car..

 

[Lawro]

Like this a lot.

An apprentice in work had what daniel described, 20 inch wheels and scraping the ground everywhere, not ideal.

So many of them like that out there..

I've gone against the grain as usual and focused on a OEM look with a few touches to make it more focused to drive. Pointless building an inpractical car that you can't even enjoy. Less is more and all that!

 

[Lawro]

I don't blame you mate. You can keep the miles off the TT and also have a car to use for when you do some major work on it..:wink:
I've sinned at the moment. Literally sold my soul. The Audi has gone and driving a MK6 Golf GT TDI at the moment. Saving some money, then new house, then new "proper" car..

Ouch!

I'm sure the pain will be worth it in the long run though.. I need to decide what to do going forward, 3 cars and I don't really have the space for them all lol!

 

[Waitey]

Love this. I've had two Mk1 TT's some how.

Even today the interior is good!

 

[_Tom]

Ouch!

I'm sure the pain will be worth it in the long run though.. I need to decide what to do going forward, 3 cars and I don't really have the space for them all lol!

You know you're to call me if you sell this though, right?

 

[Lawro]

You know you're to call me if you sell this though, right?

Your first on the list mate.. I honestly can't see it going anywhere for some time though.

I think Matty is itching to get it back himself lol!