Audi TT MK1 Specialist shares 5 modifications you should do RIGHT NOW!
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- Congratulations on the purchase of your new Audi TT, isn't the MK1 TT amazing?! There are a few modifications that I want to share with you, that I feel are going to enhance your driving pleasure, without breaking the bank.
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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
Got them all ticked off, nice one Bryn 👌
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?
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
Watching this again for a bit of inspiration! 🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀😎🇦🇺
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..
Great vid!!
Great video as always
Thanks 😊
Excellent video mate. I wish I knew about the bluetooth module before we replaced ours. Hate our stereo
such a kick ass color. Good luck
Got all of them plus straight pipe exhaust
My sLine Quattro 3.2 with DSG is just perfect as it is, thanks. No need to mess with perfection.
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!
Clean and to the point 👀👍👌
Thanks, thats my aim moving forward, I’m focusing on improving the content now so it’s nice to get positive feedback
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
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 🍻
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
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.
I just picked up my own 2002 roadster tader tot:) where did you find the OEM parts. PS you have such a great attitude!
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?
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.
Does the air filter upgrade affect fuel economy?
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
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. 😅
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
Thanks for this video man. I've been so conflicted about how to improve my TT.
Viewer request: can you show how to replace the 02 sensors? I need to replace mine but I have no idea how to do it!
I swear I've filmed it, I need to dig through the archives to see if I've still got the footage to create a video for you
@@BWSTT 😍🥰🤩 you're the man! That would be INCREDIBLE for me!!
Any mod recommendations for the 3.2L MK1???
Muy bueno tu vídeo ! Aunque faltan unos subtítulos en español para poderte entender bien!
Whats your recommended bluetooth adapter?
Anyone know how much catalyst converter is worth? Mk1 225. Top video
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.
That exhaust sounded nice buddy which one was it??? I mean which brand 😏
Hey man what for air filter are you running
Thanks for the video .
I've got the same air filter set up and I wouldn't go back to OEM .it makes all the difference and sounds nice too .
What exhaust do you have fitted ?
Its 3” downpipe and sports cat and toyosport backbox
Its 3” downpipe and sports cat and toyosport backbox
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
awesome video, but was the bluetooth module you used for your radio??
I also want to know!!
Is there a link for the inline bluetooth connection? Cant seem to see it is the description
Love that colour tho
What boost gauge is that Bryn? Looks tidy.
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.
You never linked to the Bluetooth? Any suggestion?
BTW nice motor lovely colour ♥️
Thanks!
Where to you recommend to purchase the spacers?
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... ☹️
Nice
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
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 🙏!!
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
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 😀
Are these rotinger break discs?
Could you send me the link to the air filter you have?
I can’t see the links? Looking to get the Bluetooth module and set of spacers
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.
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
How do I go about sending you a cluster to get fixed
Does anyone have the link for the Bluetooth stereo?
Nice video ! Wich exhaust is installed on your TT ?
It’s a toyo sport
Thanks dom
Major error with the boost gauge!
Shoulda deffo installed it in the passengers vent!
😂🤣💀
Just upgraded to a RamAir filter.
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
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
Good Vid.... there is this Kid on tube pretending to be an engineer who is giving super bad advice. THis vid makes sence.
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 .
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..
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
how do I open the hood if it's locked? Audi tt mk1
Would you consider a catch can also one of must haves? Appreciate your work btw
Not a must have, no
@@BWSTT I was under the impression that it helps the engine to run more efficiently, is that not the case?
@@Piatek123456 IF the existing pcv system is faulty then yes, but thats why its kirenof a repair thsn an upgrade/modification
@@BWSTT Makes sense, thanks
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
Whats the best recommended kit for getting the headlights looking like new again? cheers
I took mine to a garage and they can sand em…. Look great
@@arispoli1269 I'm more then capable of doing the work myself. Plus it would be much cheaper
Hi, I can't see the link to the Bluetooth Module. Does anyone know which one it is? Thanks
Can you put in a air filter on a Audi tt 2002 but the steering wheel on the left side?
Yes
Link to that bluetooth mod?
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.
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.
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.
My look on the tt is its like a budget 350z
I see it as a budget dsm/evo
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?
Ok let me see my checklist:
Spacers - check
Lowering the car - check
Boost gauge - missing
Air intake - missing
Bluetooth audio - check
New amazing sounding exhaust - missing.
Well Im half way done on mine :)
Which exhaust is that? It sounds lovely😎
Awesome video mate, keep them coming!
Thats a good list Kevin. I honestly dont know for certain at this point- that was filmed within 24 hours of buying it and i haven’t had it up on the ramp yet, but its got 3” DP and sports cat, thats all i know at this stage, full video on the car coming soon.
Didn’t see the Bluetooth link??
my audi tt wind deflector does not go all the way up
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.
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
Can you tell me the colour code of this tt?
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
Is that an Alms edition? I have a blue ALMS but the interior is blue
No, thats not a thing over here
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.
4.01 Is that an Imola Yellow TT with the ABT body kit?
Kinda….. its a legit ABT widebody
@@BWSTT Would be great to see some videos of it! I've just bought myself an Imola Yellow 225bhp project car, really wanted to replicate the ABT wide body kit but they are so rare and no one seems to produce anything similar. If you have any links as to where I would maybe find something similar I would be eternally grateful!
@@mileswright3107 i may have a way to speak to the guy who purchased the ABT moulds, ill see what i can do
Timing belt, immediately on the mk1
Thats not a modification thats maintenance
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
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.
I’m having trouble with my Audi my car isn’t getting boost
Dont some cars actually lose or gain no power from bigger air intakes. Because their ECU was tuned to the standard box in mind. Making them always believe that their max air intake is a set number. So unless you also tune ECU to understand that more air can come in now, it wont utilise the new filter capability?
We arent talking about “some cars” though. We are talking about the audi tt mk1. My advice is for the audi tt mk1. I have data showing the benefits, but thats for another time
@@BWSTT then its all good. I know mk3 TT which I have apparently doesn’t need to adjust anything the ECU for the benefit.
True, my 996 actually lost power for some reason when I installed the induction kit. Untill we tweaked the ECU to accept more air. Then it was smooth sailing.
It adds hp as long as it stays COLD but when its starts to suck hot engine air it looses hp thats why they stock ar boxes with holes on the bottom and some type of holes for mask
No, ecu adapts to more or less air. Hence why your car doesn't just automatically throw check engine lights when it's hot out and the air/oxygen level is naturally thinner/less dense.
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
no link
Perhaps it's a good idea te announce that an open air filter is making a terrible shishing noise al the time....an inlay filter from k&n doesn't make that noise.
A module to monitor your boost in your original dis is a better way to read your boost and you still got your air vent
Lowering is taste appendent......you can also make it harder without lowering. Intrax springs are the best and from a range from 20 to 40 mm lower.
A Milltek exhaust is not making much more noise under 2500 rpm. Above that level......all hell brakes loose.
The stability of any car gets better when the wheels go further out......with spacers but better with an other offset on the wheels
Just goes to show, there’s plenty of opinions, some right, some wrong 🤷🏼
The Ram air filter kit on the car is Great ,not noisy at all you hear it boost and dump but irs also not noisy on the road a great pice of kit well worth the money,i have one on my 180TT Quattro
@@GarryAustin-xp8nl you hear it boost and dump so more noise😬
@hansbartenopavis2305 all depends on how it's driven. If you thrash it, you'll hear it normal driving it is quiet and there's no drone on the motorway
Indeed....if u stay under 2000 rpm u hear nothing from the open air/ram airfilter🤣 perhaps on a 180 ps u don't hear it but on all the 3.2 and 225 ps engines i have worked on and driven with u got more noise. Also when these engines are in other cars. The most silent is a k&n airfilter in an original airbox from an arl engine (150 ps diesel) with its original air intake between airbox and turbo. Gives u also the most power and best flow without messing with your vacuum values or air flow sensor
Is that a abt I see in the back
It is, there’s a feature video on the channel
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
❤🎉🇧🇪
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