Yes that would be a good idea. I am just nervous over the cat N status and how it would affect resale. I am not sure if I would keep it long term unless I can put a really low mile engine and the damage it sustained was minimal.
Consider me in class. Up front. I raced with a normal engine facing forward and rear wheel drive. My other current car is the same with a six speed and four doors. Now this. I don't have a clue about sideways. I've looked at diagrams and drawings with little help. I am your most attentive student.
Nice purchase if you decide to scrap it i will take the wheels, but if it was, mine cheap engine swap, thrash it around the ring, and sell for parts, you will probably come out above even!
@@mccorrymark pretty sure in the video I said “cheapest TT I could find in the UK right now”. I could not find yours and knowing where you are, the cost of getting it home would mean it would be cheaper for me to buy one closer to home for more money. So I stand by my statement! 😂
I don’t mind if you break it or fix fit. It will be interesting . I think though because of your competitive nature you should find out if you can track day it or race it. This would get expensive though😢
Weird sound on sections of this, your voice just coming out of the left speaker (more noticeable with headphones). CarVertical's a good site with the vehicle check. Good luck with the rebuild.
Ya know yer gonna put it on the track. I mean really. Since you're rebuilding the engine, do race grade stuff: balance, blueprint valves springs cam. As long as you're in there . . .
If you can trailer it to track days then get a 2nd hand engine to swap in, strip the interior and sell to get some money back, if the skirts are good have them for your v6 and put the v6 ones on the black one and rattle can them black. If it still has a cat, remove and sell it/weigh it in and fit a decat. Have some fun with it and won't have to worry if you over cook it as its going home on a trailer anyway plus no need to get it mot otherwise break it for parts, there's still plenty of mk1s out there no point getting a cat n road worth again.
That is a great point on the number of cars available and is it worth putting a cat N back out there. It is in nice condition which is the only bit that makes me want to keep it street legal. Thanks for the comment.
@@andycharger tough one, depends what you want to make of the car. It’s gonna need some serious work and it’s still a Cat car. Be great to get stuck in and learn some stuff / share some stuff
I just bought a mk1 TT as a project as well and I’m about to buy the oil catch can and Tip so if you decide to break it let me know but in your position I would make it a full track car
Well its going to be good for content that's for sure. Number plate is on the wall of your garage😉 interesting MOT history, and its just passed! If the seats are black, in good nick, and you do break it, let me know. Good luck sir. I reckon track car...then you can mod it without guilt😉
@@pigeonguardgames507 I am going to get the engine out first and look at what I am dealing with. Lucky for me, my nephew (who is a mechanic and engine building genius) wants to give me a hand!
Insurance categorisation is a topic that always elicits opinion, often with limited understanding beyond the label of “write off.” When a vehicle is classified as Category N (rather than the older C or D), it indicates relatively recent damage to a vehicle that is almost 25yrs old. However, the availability of parts play a crucial role in an insurance company’s ability to repair the vehicle. If parts are unavailable, the car may automatically be categorised. But there’s more to the story: a garage’s willingness to undertake repairs also factors in. Don't fail the car like the insurance company did based on what they typed into their calculator or perhaps because they couldn't get a grille as everything had gone honeycomb, take some time to establish if the car is worth saving on it's merits. I hope to see the car back on the road and sold for a fair some of money.
Thanks for your comment. The issue is the stigma and loss of value from a Cat N car. I cant see it making serious money if I stuck an engine into it. I would probably make more money and help more people disassembling the car as a teaching aid and selling the parts. If only RUclips paid enough money to make this worthwhile putting it back on the road!
Thanks for another awesome vid If? You do this to start to sell it for parts.I'm after a left hand door to a card I'm in australia , but happy to pay for postage Obviously if the dog card isn't good condition thanks again 😉
Hi Babz. Send me an email for when/if I break the car. I am happy to post to wherever in the world if it helps out other TT owners and you pay the postage!
Anything under £300 would be sold for scrap. I totally agree that a working engine would push the price up over the cheapest "working" TT in the UK available but unlikely you would find one with the performance parts on it. Its definitely up there!
Not quite the cheapest..my mums husband gave me his denim blue 225 last month for free as he struggles driving manuals with his health...it needs a bit of tlc paintwork wise, needs driveshafts at somepoint(which he gave me also) but other than that just went through the mot with just a couple of advisories..looking forward to playing with it over the summer 😁
Totally agree Andy 👍🏻 good thank you and hope you are too. Love my V6 and very happy I made decision to go for the V6. Off to the Nottingham event on Sunday 😊
Today’s US Prices 2000 Audi TT Coupe 180 5-Speed $8,050 6/23/2024 2002 Audi TT Coupe Quattro ALMS Commemorative Edition 6-Speed $13,250 6/15/2024 30k-Mile 2001 Audi TT Roadster 225 Quattro 6-Speed Baseball $24,000 6/24/2024
Rebuild the engine and get it on the road. You'll enjoy the challenge and we will enjoy seeing you graze a knuckle along the way. 😆👍
You will get to see the grazed knuckles either way I am sure! Thanks for the comment!
Rebuild the engine reusing the fun parts but strengthening or replacing stuff, like valve guides/springs (?), rings, bearings, seals.
Keep it on the road looks to good to break 👍
Yes that would be a good idea. I am just nervous over the cat N status and how it would affect resale. I am not sure if I would keep it long term unless I can put a really low mile engine and the damage it sustained was minimal.
make it a track car Andy - will be great fun and loads of great content :)
Thanks buddy. I hope you are well. I’ve not seen you in ages at a show?
Do the budget build keep it under 1k and get it to the ring then break for parts
Welly cooler cut out bumper time!
@@andycharger get cutting mate
Consider me in class. Up front.
I raced with a normal engine facing forward and rear wheel drive. My other current car is the same with a six speed and four doors.
Now this.
I don't have a clue about sideways. I've looked at diagrams and drawings with little help.
I am your most attentive student.
Thanks sir! Watch as I strip that engine! It’s going to be a learning experience!
@@andycharger This is so great.
"When the student is ready,
the teacher will appear."
Get it on the road interested to see engine rebuild
Thanks for your vote. I will add it to the decision making! 👍
Nice purchase if you decide to scrap it i will take the wheels, but if it was, mine cheap engine swap, thrash it around the ring, and sell for parts, you will probably come out above even!
Send me an email Maff so I have your details for when/if I break the car!
Track car for the ring :) build it bigger and better
That is an option. I will defo need to pull the engine whatever and take a look!
I also got a tt for £300 but it runs and drives and needed a track rod end for mot 😂 I think mine was cheapest in U.K. :p😊
@@mccorrymark technically you paid the same mark?
@@andycharger but mine works 😂😂
@@mccorrymark pretty sure in the video I said “cheapest TT I could find in the UK right now”. I could not find yours and knowing where you are, the cost of getting it home would mean it would be cheaper for me to buy one closer to home for more money. So I stand by my statement! 😂
I don’t mind if you break it or fix fit. It will be interesting . I think though because of your competitive nature you should find out if you can track day it or race it. This would get expensive though😢
Yes Bob good point. The cost might get large when I saw it originally as a way to make money!
Put it back on the road , but do flat out mods like full custom rap. Massive big wing and do the engine swap like a tdi swap !
You would say that. You will be asking me to paint the calipers red next!
Get it on the road it’s to good to waste or rip apart 👍
Weird sound on sections of this, your voice just coming out of the left speaker (more noticeable with headphones). CarVertical's a good site with the vehicle check. Good luck with the rebuild.
That will be my rode mics. They record in stereo so if I use one it just does left or right! Sorry!
Excellent mate! Give me a shout if you need a hand / bit of labour should you take it on as I know a little bit about them ;-)
Thank you Mr G. I will see you tomorrow at the Ace Cafe 👍
Rebuild the engine and document the journey turning it into a track car
Thanks mate. I will consider!
Ya know yer gonna put it on the track. I mean really. Since you're rebuilding the engine, do race grade stuff: balance, blueprint valves springs cam. As long as you're in there . . .
If you can trailer it to track days then get a 2nd hand engine to swap in, strip the interior and sell to get some money back, if the skirts are good have them for your v6 and put the v6 ones on the black one and rattle can them black. If it still has a cat, remove and sell it/weigh it in and fit a decat. Have some fun with it and won't have to worry if you over cook it as its going home on a trailer anyway plus no need to get it mot otherwise break it for parts, there's still plenty of mk1s out there no point getting a cat n road worth again.
That is a great point on the number of cars available and is it worth putting a cat N back out there. It is in nice condition which is the only bit that makes me want to keep it street legal. Thanks for the comment.
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What’s your thoughts buddy?
@@andycharger tough one, depends what you want to make of the car. It’s gonna need some serious work and it’s still a Cat car. Be great to get stuck in and learn some stuff / share some stuff
My thoughts exactly. I might just nut and bolt disassemble!
I just bought a mk1 TT as a project as well and I’m about to buy the oil catch can and Tip so if you decide to break it let me know but in your position I would make it a full track car
Drop me an email Luke so I can contact you as and when that arises.
Well its going to be good for content that's for sure. Number plate is on the wall of your garage😉 interesting MOT history, and its just passed! If the seats are black, in good nick, and you do break it, let me know. Good luck sir. I reckon track car...then you can mod it without guilt😉
Track car seems a popular choice Si. However its the factor of getting it to and from a track. It seems a an expensive hobby too!
@@andycharger Yes, this is true....probably your whole years maintenance budget every race! Have you decided on your plan for it yet?
@@pigeonguardgames507 I am going to get the engine out first and look at what I am dealing with. Lucky for me, my nephew (who is a mechanic and engine building genius) wants to give me a hand!
@@andycharger very handy! That will save a few pounds for sure! I look forward to seeing how that goes.
Andy if you not aware bangers and cash yesterday tv had a mk1 225 you can watch it on catch up
I think it is a repeat as they did one a while back. Thanks for letting me know! 😂
I think it is a repeat as they did one a while back. Thanks for letting me know! 👍
@@andycharger No its not a repeat its Bangers & Cash - Restoring Classics- pretty low miles was on last Thursday ---enjoy!
Insurance categorisation is a topic that always elicits opinion, often with limited understanding beyond the label of “write off.”
When a vehicle is classified as Category N (rather than the older C or D), it indicates relatively recent damage to a vehicle that is almost 25yrs old. However, the availability of parts play a crucial role in an insurance company’s ability to repair the vehicle. If parts are unavailable, the car may automatically be categorised. But there’s more to the story: a garage’s willingness to undertake repairs also factors in.
Don't fail the car like the insurance company did based on what they typed into their calculator or perhaps because they couldn't get a grille as everything had gone honeycomb, take some time to establish if the car is worth saving on it's merits.
I hope to see the car back on the road and sold for a fair some of money.
Thanks for your comment. The issue is the stigma and loss of value from a Cat N car. I cant see it making serious money if I stuck an engine into it. I would probably make more money and help more people disassembling the car as a teaching aid and selling the parts. If only RUclips paid enough money to make this worthwhile putting it back on the road!
Thanks for another awesome vid If?
You do this to start to sell it for parts.I'm after a left hand door to a card I'm in australia , but happy to pay for postage Obviously if the dog card isn't good condition thanks again 😉
Hi Babz. Send me an email for when/if I break the car.
I am happy to post to wherever in the world if it helps out other TT owners and you pay the postage!
Great idea on a project video however I’m sure I’ve seen cheaper running and driving for the money
Anything under £300 would be sold for scrap. I totally agree that a working engine would push the price up over the cheapest "working" TT in the UK available but unlikely you would find one with the performance parts on it. Its definitely up there!
@@andycharger Yes the performance parts i agree with you Sir.
Fix the engine and get it back on the road! Next stop soon after it being a track car would likely be the crusher. It looks too good for that.
Thanks for your feedback Simon! All noted and will factor into the decision!
Get it back on the road Andy, get another as a parts car 👌
Thanks Peter. Lots of votes for all 3 options but I will be creating a load of content from it for sure! 👍
Watching 👍🏻😉
Thanks Paul. Will we see you and the car over the weekend?
@@andycharger no mate 🤫
Couple of 240 qs engines on ebay less than a 1000 at the moment
Will look into those. Cheers!
I will check it out. I have not even checked if the engine is a BAM in mine!
Put it back on the road👍
Thanks for your comment Peter. It does seem a popular choice! 👍
Hi Andy, in my opinion break it and get a better one.
Thanks for your opinion Neil. I will factor it into the decision! 👍
Not quite the cheapest..my mums husband gave me his denim blue 225 last month for free as he struggles driving manuals with his health...it needs a bit of tlc paintwork wise, needs driveshafts at somepoint(which he gave me also) but other than that just went through the mot with just a couple of advisories..looking forward to playing with it over the summer 😁
The little clue is the "Cheapest TT available to me in the UK right now". Pretty sure your mum's husband was not available to me! ;)
Good point 😂
Rebuild engine and put it back on the road as although cat n its not structural or make a track car 👍🏻
Yep I think the rebuild will make great content. Thanks Barry, I hope you are well and enjoying your V6 still!!👍
Totally agree Andy 👍🏻 good thank you and hope you are too. Love my V6 and very happy I made decision to go for the V6. Off to the Nottingham event on Sunday 😊
Track car 🕺
Thanks for your choice. I wonder if I should go road/track or full race/track?
Create a track car of it
Thanks Franc. If I put it on the road I could bring it to Cadycars next year!
I have a very important question about my tt, maybe someone can help me
Today’s US Prices
2000 Audi TT Coupe 180 5-Speed $8,050 6/23/2024
2002 Audi TT Coupe Quattro ALMS Commemorative Edition 6-Speed $13,250 6/15/2024
30k-Mile 2001 Audi TT Roadster 225 Quattro 6-Speed Baseball $24,000 6/24/2024
Wow! Those are some high prices for cars we see as cheap here in the UK Vic!
@@andycharger I'm thinking they're just more rare here. I've not seen another Mk1 in the two years I've owned mine.