From personal experience, the roadster is actually not too bad in the winter, temperature wise. I do like the crisp air with the roof down in December so maybe that is just me being odd. Best A/C in summer is the switch at the back on the centre console. Drive it fast, just put on some suncream and jobs a goodun. Great comparison Dom!
Haha love that explanation mate, I got caught out the other day as of course if it’s not raining the roof goes down. Got on the m1 and half way through my journey got dark, then started spitting then was in the reduced speed but with no pull in area. Managed to get to a services without getting soaked 😂
I've got the roadster fitted with the hard top atm. Best of both worlds. Toasty warm in the winter with the hard top and nice and cool in the summer with the roof down. The other thing to note is that the front subframe on the roadster is different with additional bracing to provide rigidity..
I am a fan of them cars I also have a hard top and a convertible the convertible is an automatic with a 2.0 the the other one is a manual 1.8 6speed I had the 5 speed before sold it for the 6 speed and I wanted friends with my similar interests so you really inspired me but I haven't meet ppl ... keep doing you I'm getting plenty of advice from you , you helped me out just wanted to say thanks for the videos
I've got a roadster and I absolutely love it. The boot has plenty of space for me personally. One thing to note: the lockable cubbies behind the seats have hidden goodies. The driver's side contains a first-aid kit and the passenger contains the mechanical trunk release.
Thanks for the info. I’ve yet to investigate the cubbies 😂. The boot isn’t too bad on a roadster it will take a couple bags for a trip so that’s all that matters
Hey Jackson, the boot load space is completely different both shape and size, with the seats up in a coupe there isnt a world of difference but without them its of course a big space
@@TheParrottBros Interesting, thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. Your videos have been a godsend for me getting up to speed with my car. Even though mine is going on 20 years and 200k miles I still love it and have only had it for 2 weeks. I don't plan on doing anything for a while as my car is completely stock atm but do you have any recommendations for turbo upgrade paths on 225s? I plan on rebuilding the engine first with new rods as people seem to be in agreement on that but everyone seems to have a different opinion on which turbo to put in. Some people swear by frankenturbo some say its crap, some say big turbo but don't really elaborate. I'm looking for something that isn't crazy laggy but could maybe still hit 400 brake if I wanted to push it that far. Just trying to collect information so I can make a reasoned and informed decision when the time comes.Might be a good topic for a video if you haven't done one about it yet. Cheers!
Excellent! That trim on the roadster door as actually part of the hard top fitting kit trim, it’s designed to compliment the strip that goes around the back of the hood that the hard top sits on - that car must have had that at some point I’m guessing!
It’s funny you should mention that, last weekend Wayne’s TT at the meet had a similar trim but was a lot wider than mine, I believe his was for a factory fit roof. Mine was maybe 10mm depth. His was nearer 25mm depth at the back to the door.
I own a 180 roadster and it has a slot on the back of the boot where its made for the tonneau cover to fit which gives u a bit more space if you dont have the tonneau cover in the boot.
Has to be coupe for me, I’m not a fan of convertible cars in general they looks great with the roof down but I’m never that sure on them when the roof is up. If we lived in a better country where the roof is down most of the year I’d have one 🙊🤣
Can’t argue with that, I certainly wouldn’t buy one if I had to drive it with the roof up often, it’s not great in the rain, doesn’t share that coupe silhouette etc. that’s why I think one of each is the winning combo 😂
Another great, informative guide. Thank you Dom. I have a couple of roadsters (150 & 3.2 dsg) very different cars to drive but both are fun as well as a couple of coupes, all 1.8s. The coupes are a far better everyday car but...The thing I would say about the roadsters is that on the motorway with the roof down it's extremely noisy- mostly road noise from other vehicles, but find an open, twisty A or B road when the sun's out and the roadsters are great fun. Dom, if you've not done one then can I suggest a video on the drain tubes and protecting that vulnerable (and expensive) CCM?
Yeah I totally agree with you, I found that when travelling on the motorway recently, I ended up using my headphones to block out the noise. But like you say on a sunny day there is nothing like it specially in a 3.2 with the roof down. It is on my list of jobs to do, I need to do a little bit more research as roadsters are new to me
I've got a roadster, but my roof is not electric, instead I have a handle that I drag and twist to lock it. I also have have an OEM cover to hide the soft top when its down, made of some fake leather stuff but looks really nice hiding the entire top, including the mechanism.
I’m sure all roofs started out life as electric / hydraulic. My one has a handle lock and unlock then will lower and raise on the button. And I also have a tonneau cover in the garage I just didn’t have it for the video 😊
I've owned first a coupe and presently a roadster (the "Toadster"). Hot rodded the coupe beyond practicality and loved it, the wife disliked it. But she loves the Toadster (which is also slowly being modded). I'm a roadster guy from way back, so the roadster ultimately checks more boxes for us.
That sounds awesome, feel free to email me some pictures of the hot rodded one. Would love to see it. Haha it’s funny my Mrs hates the blue one as it’s too noisy and boncy 😂
I'm late to the conversation here, but it seems like I read somewhere that the roadster has extra structure inside the doors to provide more safety for the driver and passenger in a crash. Along with the roll bars, it helps create the protective cage that is missing with the soft roof.
I read somewhere that the roadster chassis itself is 40kg heavier that the coupe, they made nice use of aluminum to create such a stiff chassis. All the hydraulics rams, rear diffuser, etc. are what really slows the roadster down.
Dom got one of each at the moment Roadster no problem for my bald head because I have a Parratt bros cap (like the plug Dom 😂) The 225 coupe is in restoration mode when finished it’ll be replaced with a 3.2 but will have to organise the wife’s holiday so when she comes back and goes mad, I can’t send it back then 😂👍👨🏻🏭
I had a 2004 roadster and loved the roll-up-the-windows-with-the-key feature. Just recently aquired a 2001 TT and was a little bummed to discover that it can roll the windows down with the key, but not up, which seems backward to me. What's up with that? I thought the roller upper was just broken, but there's no mention of the windows going up in the manual. Guess they didn't have the idea until later?
@@molly1117 as far as I’ve tried in the past, it works on all of them up and down. Have you done a window reset? When you push the window switches up or down do they go up or down on their own?
I've got THE HAIRDRESSER'S PRAM as my friend calls it .Have to agree the roof looks bad but a brilliant weekend dry weather car it's so much fun .What about the sub frame Dom ?
Yeah roof up it’s not the best but that’s why you own one is for the roof down and it You have one tonneau cover on. Yeah forget to mention the subframe is different as has additional bracing your right 👌🏻
I think you should switch your front lights from one to another 😁 blue with black and silver with silver should go really cool! in opinion of course. 😉 here from Portugal ✌
Its funny i took black ones off the blue one not too long ago haha, i have a couple sets in the garage so can always have a swap around haha, hey from the UK
at 9:15..ok..now someone needs to get rid of the "hard top" trunk/boot lid..put a retractable soft top on it and inside there where you're sitting put a seat with a flip up backrest..it can be sort of like an old rumble seat and also sort of like one of those crappy sideways seats behind the front seats of trucks..throw a pop up armrest in there at the back for balance..maybe just make the lid clear so it blocks the wind but, not the view as opposed to a soft top lid..
Nice video :) I guess another difference is reclining the seats ? My wife loves to lay down on a long trip, and I guess you can only do that in the coupe ? Or the seats don't recline ?
I live in Florida so the rag top is a no brainer. Hot or cold it's very comfortable with the windows up and the temp settings adjusted accordingly. On a perfect day I'd hate to have the coupe.
Great content as ever!! I have 2003 180 Quattro TT. 106k Getting hesitation when acclerating. Changed plugs, New MAF, Fuel filter, Temp Sensor, Fuel Regulator. Just been serviced. New Silicon Tip & Ramair induction. Stage 2 Re-mapp. Upgraded Coil Pack. Car Hesitated before all the mods was done & is still the same. Can anyone help with this hesitation problem please?
Thanks Steve, this is something I see quite often, usually I would recommend fixing the fault prior to tuning but seeing as it’s already been done I would check, n75 valve as that’s common for failure and can affect boost. With the maf unplugged does it still hesitate?
Probably an n75 issue, but worth checking your throttle body as well - it might need cleaning. Plug in a bluetooth code reader and try to see if the TPS reading match the accelerator pedal position as well, since there's so many electrical gremlins with our beloved TT.
@@steveokeefe9663 it could be a huge number of things, little boost leak would cause this issue, bad diverter valve, incorrectly fitted pipework ( have seen it in past), bad map, not to mention sensor issues. Are you always using genuine sensors maf, n75 etc. if not that may not help
I have a roadster. My only real complaint about it: it does look a little awkward with the roof up in my opinion, great looking with the roof down and great fun, but not as nice looking as the coupe with the roof up.
@@colinburton9809 I’m intrigued to see how much different the drive is in a non Quattro TT, it should be lighter and interesting to see what it’s like when driven harder
Apart from the one person who had mentioned it I’ve not heard of the roofs leaking as such. The rear window can fair but that’s common on any convertible top. I used to have a Saab convertible and that used to literally drop water on your lap every time you stopped 😂
Worst thing about the roadster, at least in my case, it’ll leak on heavy rain. Be it near the top of the triangle part of the window or because the top seals shrunk/moved and you’re left with a small gap where the rain gets through. I hope for tips on how to fix these issues. Worst thing is, they’re no longer making replacement parts for them and i can’t source new replacements for the window seals.
Ooo I’ll have a look into that, usually there is a way of padding the rubber back out with something slid into it. I can’t say I’ve been in mind during a monsoon of rain, barely been out with a drizzle as of yet
@@TheParrottBros I used to find chinese made replacement seals on ebay, but I can't find them anymore, probably because the car's too old and there's no interest in them anymore. Another issue is the rain collector on the back, that big plastic piece that guides any water to the sides for extraction. I don't know what's up with that, maybe the plastic's gone brittle over the years, but there's been cases when I popped the hood down, I saw cracks or small gaps being made, which of course will ruin everything on the back if it rains. I changed the soft top fabric last year and I thought that they'd replace it, but the didn't. I hope it's easily replaced, I mean I don't mind doing it for a peace of mind.
@@dimitrist3561 the drain tubes are a common failure point for sure and like you say can cause massive issues as the water will drip onto the ccm and other electrical items causing hundreds of pounds of damage
@@TheParrottBros Oh yeah, been there done that. It even fails in the worst way possible. I mean I wouldn't mind doors not unlocking with a button, but it actually drops the windows a notch and the car doesn't seal properly anymore. I can't think of a worst case scenario and they actually did it.
I dont 100% know why its there maybe its for locating the door when shutting as there is no roof for support so if parked on a slope the car have some play in the body
@@TheParrottBros oh really. Sounds good as I really love the TT's especially the coupe for the 2 seats at the back. Hopefully this will be my next car 🙏 and will definitely do a test. Thanks for the video
@@TheTiscali1They definetly have enough room for you. If you were a large set individual, the seat *MAY* be a bit too narrow, but a wider seat could always be fitted. Even from a newer TT.
I have a black 2003 225 Roadster. 49k one owner full history from Audi . Its completely original and yes I paid a price for it but its honestly like new! I had one of the first TT's new back in 2000 and have wanted one ever since. Im getting on now so probably not the fastish driver I once was. In between I have owned countless fast cars; M3; Porsche's (Boxster and 911's )and even had a chipped V10 VW at one stage. The TT has lasted the test of time and has real character . I'm lucky to get mine and will probably just leave it standard. There is one thing that is annoying though. I get an intermittent beep warning from the back of the car which comes and goes without any pattern. Any ideas?
Sounds like a brilliant car to me, hmm that’s odd you need to try and pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Go through everything in the car and see if you can replicate it. There isn’t many things in the car that can produce an audible noise
No at all, there is a few things to consider, though they do way slightly more. However, they are slightly stiffer, if you get to a point where you want to put a roll cage in then it will be a problem ha ha Just double check the track, you want to use it out and make sure they accept convert
That’s a big job, the turbo is already extremely close to the bulk head and pipework, you would need to adjust the prop length etc, front shafts would be out etc. For what purpose would you want this?
I have the roadster 150 2wd which has the bigger deeper boot floor which does make quite a difference. Mines a weekend / dry weather only car so roadster wins hands down for me.
@@TheParrottBros Yeh it does feel nippy being lighter too than the 4wd and living in a city has more than enough for me, sounds good too when you boot it with a cone filter and forge diverter valve.
My TT is a fair weather car. Currently waiting for a compressor / collector combo + alternator for my ride do I can blast some AC on my balls n' face whilst' driving in an abnormally hot summer.
This review provided nothing interesting. Anyone could have made a comparison between a roadster and a coupe. You should write your review first. Get into specifics, not generalizations. We just watched you standing between the 2 cars the whole time. Take the camera into the interiors of the cars and show us. Drive the cars and tells us if the coupe handles better or not. Waste of time.
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Had my roadster for 4 years - absolutely loved every minute in it. Was only the 1.8 but it put a smile on my face every time I started her up.
From personal experience, the roadster is actually not too bad in the winter, temperature wise. I do like the crisp air with the roof down in December so maybe that is just me being odd. Best A/C in summer is the switch at the back on the centre console. Drive it fast, just put on some suncream and jobs a goodun. Great comparison Dom!
Haha love that explanation mate, I got caught out the other day as of course if it’s not raining the roof goes down. Got on the m1 and half way through my journey got dark, then started spitting then was in the reduced speed but with no pull in area.
Managed to get to a services without getting soaked 😂
That cubby hole in the back is for storing your tonneau cover, the long bits slide in there so it can be stored flat on the bottom 👍
Love that, I’m terrible the tonneau I have is currently sat in the garage haha
I've got the roadster fitted with the hard top atm. Best of both worlds. Toasty warm in the winter with the hard top and nice and cool in the summer with the roof down. The other thing to note is that the front subframe on the roadster is different with additional bracing to provide rigidity..
I am a fan of them cars I also have a hard top and a convertible the convertible is an automatic with a 2.0 the the other one is a manual 1.8 6speed I had the 5 speed before sold it for the 6 speed and I wanted friends with my similar interests so you really inspired me but I haven't meet ppl ... keep doing you I'm getting plenty of advice from you , you helped me out just wanted to say thanks for the videos
Awesome thank you for taking the time to comment means a lot 😊
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Can you help me with a problem I'm having with one of the tt it's turns on but then I try to give it gas i just die
I've got a roadster and I absolutely love it. The boot has plenty of space for me personally. One thing to note: the lockable cubbies behind the seats have hidden goodies. The driver's side contains a first-aid kit and the passenger contains the mechanical trunk release.
Thanks for the info. I’ve yet to investigate the cubbies 😂. The boot isn’t too bad on a roadster it will take a couple bags for a trip so that’s all that matters
You know where I stand :) Great video as always buddy
Thanks bud, wouldn’t mind if we had more weather like yours 😂
Coupe for me the convertible roofs when up just changes the complete look of the TT just my opinion informative video Dom 👍
Can’t argue with that, with the roof down they definitely look a little better I agree
I would like to see more of the boot/rear of the coupe I have a roadster and am curious to see how its different.
Hey Jackson, the boot load space is completely different both shape and size, with the seats up in a coupe there isnt a world of difference but without them its of course a big space
@@TheParrottBros Interesting, thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. Your videos have been a godsend for me getting up to speed with my car. Even though mine is going on 20 years and 200k miles I still love it and have only had it for 2 weeks. I don't plan on doing anything for a while as my car is completely stock atm but do you have any recommendations for turbo upgrade paths on 225s? I plan on rebuilding the engine first with new rods as people seem to be in agreement on that but everyone seems to have a different opinion on which turbo to put in. Some people swear by frankenturbo some say its crap, some say big turbo but don't really elaborate. I'm looking for something that isn't crazy laggy but could maybe still hit 400 brake if I wanted to push it that far. Just trying to collect information so I can make a reasoned and informed decision when the time comes.Might be a good topic for a video if you haven't done one about it yet. Cheers!
Excellent! That trim on the roadster door as actually part of the hard top fitting kit trim, it’s designed to compliment the strip that goes around the back of the hood that the hard top sits on - that car must have had that at some point I’m guessing!
It’s funny you should mention that, last weekend Wayne’s TT at the meet had a similar trim but was a lot wider than mine, I believe his was for a factory fit roof. Mine was maybe 10mm depth. His was nearer 25mm depth at the back to the door.
@@TheParrottBros ah yeah - mine was really wide at the door to meet the rear trim - I’ve never seen a slimmer one… ooh a mystery!
@@benofthenorthuk the mystery thickens haha
I own a 180 roadster and it has a slot on the back of the boot where its made for the tonneau cover to fit which gives u a bit more space if you dont have the tonneau cover in the boot.
Has to be coupe for me, I’m not a fan of convertible cars in general they looks great with the roof down but I’m never that sure on them when the roof is up.
If we lived in a better country where the roof is down most of the year I’d have one 🙊🤣
I can totally understand that mate, I’ve already got caught out twice by the weather and with the roof up it feels like quite a small cabinet
Coupe for me everytime i dont like the look of convertible cars of any make. Very useful video dom
Can’t argue with that, I certainly wouldn’t buy one if I had to drive it with the roof up often, it’s not great in the rain, doesn’t share that coupe silhouette etc. that’s why I think one of each is the winning combo 😂
Another great, informative guide. Thank you Dom. I have a couple of roadsters (150 & 3.2 dsg) very different cars to drive but both are fun as well as a couple of coupes, all 1.8s. The coupes are a far better everyday car but...The thing I would say about the roadsters is that on the motorway with the roof down it's extremely noisy- mostly road noise from other vehicles, but find an open, twisty A or B road when the sun's out and the roadsters are great fun. Dom, if you've not done one then can I suggest a video on the drain tubes and protecting that vulnerable (and expensive) CCM?
Yeah I totally agree with you, I found that when travelling on the motorway recently, I ended up using my headphones to block out the noise. But like you say on a sunny day there is nothing like it specially in a 3.2 with the roof down.
It is on my list of jobs to do, I need to do a little bit more research as roadsters are new to me
I've got a roadster, but my roof is not electric, instead I have a handle that I drag and twist to lock it. I also have have an OEM cover to hide the soft top when its down, made of some fake leather stuff but looks really nice hiding the entire top, including the mechanism.
I’m sure all roofs started out life as electric / hydraulic. My one has a handle lock and unlock then will lower and raise on the button. And I also have a tonneau cover in the garage I just didn’t have it for the video 😊
I've owned first a coupe and presently a roadster (the "Toadster"). Hot rodded the coupe beyond practicality and loved it, the wife disliked it. But she loves the Toadster (which is also slowly being modded). I'm a roadster guy from way back, so the roadster ultimately checks more boxes for us.
That sounds awesome, feel free to email me some pictures of the hot rodded one. Would love to see it. Haha it’s funny my Mrs hates the blue one as it’s too noisy and boncy 😂
I'm late to the conversation here, but it seems like I read somewhere that the roadster has extra structure inside the doors to provide more safety for the driver and passenger in a crash. Along with the roll bars, it helps create the protective cage that is missing with the soft roof.
@@molly1117 that’s it mate, all helps to keep the integrity in an impact 👌🏻
I read somewhere that the roadster chassis itself is 40kg heavier that the coupe, they made nice use of aluminum to create such a stiff chassis. All the hydraulics rams, rear diffuser, etc. are what really slows the roadster down.
Sounds about right, it drives better than any other soft top of its age thats for sure
Dom got one of each at the moment Roadster no problem for my bald head because I have a Parratt bros cap (like the plug Dom 😂)
The 225 coupe is in restoration mode when finished it’ll be replaced with a 3.2 but will have to organise the wife’s holiday so when she comes back and goes mad, I can’t send it back then 😂👍👨🏻🏭
Like what you did there 😂
Yeah that’s how I usually do it, I have lined up two more Tt’s for when I get home. Mrs p is gonna go mad 😂
I had a 2004 roadster and loved the roll-up-the-windows-with-the-key feature. Just recently aquired a 2001 TT and was a little bummed to discover that it can roll the windows down with the key, but not up, which seems backward to me. What's up with that? I thought the roller upper was just broken, but there's no mention of the windows going up in the manual. Guess they didn't have the idea until later?
@@molly1117 as far as I’ve tried in the past, it works on all of them up and down. Have you done a window reset?
When you push the window switches up or down do they go up or down on their own?
I've got THE HAIRDRESSER'S PRAM as my friend calls it .Have to agree the roof looks bad but a brilliant weekend dry weather car it's so much fun .What about the sub frame Dom ?
Yeah roof up it’s not the best but that’s why you own one is for the roof down and it
You have one tonneau cover on.
Yeah forget to mention the subframe is different as has additional bracing your right 👌🏻
Switch the headlights,coupés are lighter, matches the zilver roadster 👍
I think you should switch your front lights from one to another 😁 blue with black and silver with silver should go really cool! in opinion of course. 😉
here from Portugal ✌
Its funny i took black ones off the blue one not too long ago haha, i have a couple sets in the garage so can always have a swap around haha, hey from the UK
at 9:15..ok..now someone needs to get rid of the "hard top" trunk/boot lid..put a retractable soft top on it and inside there where you're sitting put a seat with a flip up backrest..it can be sort of like an old rumble seat and also sort of like one of those crappy sideways seats behind the front seats of trucks..throw a pop up armrest in there at the back for balance..maybe just make the lid clear so it blocks the wind but, not the view as opposed to a soft top lid..
If you could buy a cheap one you could make something very funny with a grinder that’s for sure
I do prefer the coupe but I think having both is the way forward especially if the roadster is the 3.2
Best is definitely the best option
Nice video :) I guess another difference is reclining the seats ?
My wife loves to lay down on a long trip, and I guess you can only do that in the coupe ? Or the seats don't recline ?
Thats correct, the seats have the same back adjustment in both coupe and roadster, but as you say only in the coupe can you lay the seat back
@@TheParrottBros Thanks for the feedback, I guess I shall grab a coupe then 😄
I live in Florida so the rag top is a no brainer. Hot or cold it's very comfortable with the windows up and the temp settings adjusted accordingly. On a perfect day I'd hate to have the coupe.
They are both good depending on your application, but I can imagine in a nice weathered place to live the roadster is a winner
Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Perso, je préfère le TT coupé bleu. Je le trouve super 👌 😉👍
Great content as ever!!
I have 2003 180 Quattro TT. 106k
Getting hesitation when acclerating. Changed plugs, New MAF, Fuel filter, Temp Sensor, Fuel Regulator. Just been serviced. New Silicon Tip & Ramair induction. Stage 2 Re-mapp. Upgraded Coil Pack. Car Hesitated before all the mods was done & is still the same. Can anyone help with this hesitation problem please?
Thanks Steve, this is something I see quite often, usually I would recommend fixing the fault prior to tuning but seeing as it’s already been done I would check, n75 valve as that’s common for failure and can affect boost. With the maf unplugged does it still hesitate?
Probably an n75 issue, but worth checking your throttle body as well - it might need cleaning. Plug in a bluetooth code reader and try to see if the TPS reading match the accelerator pedal position as well, since there's so many electrical gremlins with our beloved TT.
Thanks for the reply guys.
Ive changed the N75 twice & have had 3 different maf's. Cleaned the throttle body aswel.
I will unplugg the MAF on tues & let you know how it runs. Thanks
@@steveokeefe9663 it could be a huge number of things, little boost leak would cause this issue, bad diverter valve, incorrectly fitted pipework ( have seen it in past), bad map, not to mention sensor issues.
Are you always using genuine sensors maf, n75 etc. if not that may not help
I have a roadster. My only real complaint about it: it does look a little awkward with the roof up in my opinion, great looking with the roof down and great fun, but not as nice looking as the coupe with the roof up.
I think it looks better with it up! So there lol
With FWD TT’s there is more boot space as the boot floors are lower
Ooo I didn’t consider that, that’s a good shout. Although I’m not sure on how many there are in the uk
@@TheParrottBros I have a 150 roadster and a 180 coupe both FWD 👍
@@colinburton9809 I’m intrigued to see how much different the drive is in a non Quattro TT, it should be lighter and interesting to see what it’s like when driven harder
Personally I would get the coupe because I am scared of a leaking roof
Apart from the one person who had mentioned it I’ve not heard of the roofs leaking as such. The rear window can fair but that’s common on any convertible top.
I used to have a Saab convertible and that used to literally drop water on your lap every time you stopped 😂
Worst thing about the roadster, at least in my case, it’ll leak on heavy rain. Be it near the top of the triangle part of the window or because the top seals shrunk/moved and you’re left with a small gap where the rain gets through. I hope for tips on how to fix these issues. Worst thing is, they’re no longer making replacement parts for them and i can’t source new replacements for the window seals.
Ooo I’ll have a look into that, usually there is a way of padding the rubber back out with something slid into it. I can’t say I’ve been in mind during a monsoon of rain, barely been out with a drizzle as of yet
@@TheParrottBros I used to find chinese made replacement seals on ebay, but I can't find them anymore, probably because the car's too old and there's no interest in them anymore. Another issue is the rain collector on the back, that big plastic piece that guides any water to the sides for extraction. I don't know what's up with that, maybe the plastic's gone brittle over the years, but there's been cases when I popped the hood down, I saw cracks or small gaps being made, which of course will ruin everything on the back if it rains. I changed the soft top fabric last year and I thought that they'd replace it, but the didn't. I hope it's easily replaced, I mean I don't mind doing it for a peace of mind.
@@dimitrist3561 the drain tubes are a common failure point for sure and like you say can cause massive issues as the water will drip onto the ccm and other electrical items causing hundreds of pounds of damage
@@TheParrottBros Oh yeah, been there done that. It even fails in the worst way possible. I mean I wouldn't mind doors not unlocking with a button, but it actually drops the windows a notch and the car doesn't seal properly anymore. I can't think of a worst case scenario and they actually did it.
Is the door striker to keep the body more rigid 🤷🏽♂️
I dont 100% know why its there maybe its for locating the door when shutting as there is no roof for support so if parked on a slope the car have some play in the body
is there a way to install those roll over hoops in the coupe?..
Not really as there is no where to mount them, you can get a half cage for the back seat area if safety is a concern
I like the coupe because it's not had the extra stiffening that the convertible does, so a smother ride.
I will agree with you there the coupe is a much nicer ride but this is the same with i would say most if not all production cabriolets/convertibles
So that's what it's for nice one 👍
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Would the coupe get on well with a 6ft tall woman as in would leg space be enough for a comfortable drive?
I would recommend trying them but i know a few 6ft2 / 6ft3 owners who dont have any issues but worth a test sit
@@TheParrottBros oh really. Sounds good as I really love the TT's especially the coupe for the 2 seats at the back. Hopefully this will be my next car 🙏 and will definitely do a test. Thanks for the video
@@TheTiscali1They definetly have enough room for you. If you were a large set individual, the seat *MAY* be a bit too narrow, but a wider seat could always be fitted. Even from a newer TT.
I have a black 2003 225 Roadster. 49k one owner full history from Audi . Its completely original and yes I paid a price for it but its honestly like new! I had one of the first TT's new back in 2000 and have wanted one ever since. Im getting on now so probably not the fastish driver I once was. In between I have owned countless fast cars; M3; Porsche's (Boxster and 911's )and even had a chipped V10 VW at one stage. The TT has lasted the test of time and has real character . I'm lucky to get mine and will probably just leave it standard. There is one thing that is annoying though. I get an intermittent beep warning from the back of the car which comes and goes without any pattern. Any ideas?
Sounds like a brilliant car to me, hmm that’s odd you need to try and pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Go through everything in the car and see if you can replicate it. There isn’t many things in the car that can produce an audible noise
would it be dumb to tune out a roadster for racing instead of the coupe? i feel like it would but idk i dont wanna buy another one
No at all, there is a few things to consider, though they do way slightly more. However, they are slightly stiffer, if you get to a point where you want to put a roll cage in then it will be a problem ha ha
Just double check the track, you want to use it out and make sure they accept convert
Do you think moving the engine to the back is doable?
That’s a big job, the turbo is already extremely close to the bulk head and pipework, you would need to adjust the prop length etc, front shafts would be out etc.
For what purpose would you want this?
@@TheParrottBros just curious; mid engine TT
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With that thumbnail...I thought you were installing a hot tub!! 🔥 😆
If it wasn’t such a nice car then that would be wicked although it would barely come up to my waist 😂
@@TheParrottBros 😆 🤣 😂
I have the roadster 150 2wd which has the bigger deeper boot floor which does make quite a difference. Mines a weekend / dry weather only car so roadster wins hands down for me.
That’s fair enough, I get it feels quite nippy being 2wd, I’ve heard the 150/180 are quite good fun round town
@@TheParrottBros Yeh it does feel nippy being lighter too than the 4wd and living in a city has more than enough for me, sounds good too when you boot it with a cone filter and forge diverter valve.
@@frazzlefrog3577 wicked mate, sounds like you’ve got the perfect car
I heard the coupe would be better for tall people as the seats are more adjustable.
Anyways I wanna get one lets hope I‘m not too tall at 6‘4.
Yes the coupe offers more adjustment. A friend of mine was 6ft something and he enjoyed driving it so hopefully it will work out for you
Wouldn’t mind a shot in a coupe to see the differences
Welcome to come out in mine one day pal, well one of them 😂
@@TheParrottBros hopefully get to take you up on that Dom 👍
My TT is a fair weather car. Currently waiting for a compressor / collector combo + alternator for my ride do I can blast some AC on my balls n' face whilst' driving in an abnormally hot summer.
It’s certainly needed as in the coupe even with the windows down you get barely any breeze in to the cabin 😂
I have a coupe 180 and i love it... But i need a roadster quattro😒
Would make a nice pair haha. But 1 is better than none, I spent 3 years with my coupe before I bought half of southern englands Tt’s 😂
I got both haha
Best of both worlds. They each have their perks
I'm a Vampyre so Coupe for me everytime......car keys in bowl........."More tea Vicar"? hahahahaha
😂😂😂😂
Roadster FTW ;)
Nothing beats the wind in your beard 😂
Coupe over the roadster tbh, I know the TT has a rep as a hairdresser's car, the roadster just confirms that...
😂😂😂 feels faster with the roof down
@@TheParrottBros easy way to dry your hair on the way to work...
@@Trig0r that’s one way of looking at it
@@TheParrottBros certainly have to take your word for that one chap...
In the uk coupe for sure don't see the point in a roadster
So In January when we get 5 mins of sunshine you can put your roof down and show what British people are like 😂
@@TheParrottBros yeah nice and sunny take out the roadster get half way down the street shit quick get the roof up it's about to piss down lol
@@VikingDav that’s literally it 😂
This review provided nothing interesting. Anyone could have made a comparison between a roadster and a coupe. You should write your review first. Get into specifics, not generalizations. We just watched you standing between the 2 cars the whole time. Take the camera into the interiors of the cars and show us. Drive the cars and tells us if the coupe handles better or not. Waste of time.