General Information
Name
2002 Audi TT MK1 - 1.8T (quattro)
Color
Moro Blue
History
46169 Miles
Bought this TT in March 2012 after a couple of months of looking for a good low-milage example (and righting-off my A4 Avant in January of that year!)
The owner before the chap I bought it off of had previously had work done at R-Tech of St. Albans, with receipts for: smokey window tint, Eibach ProKit springs (-25mm) and wheel spacers (15mm each side front and back = 30mm wider track), "Turbo Superchip" map, stainless steel cat-back exhaust (which was advertised as a BlueFlame in the 'for sale' ad, but there's no markings on it to say it is), and a K&N panel air filter.
I had some work done at the TT Shop to address other bits I felt needed upgrading, so they fitted H&R ARBs, a complete set of Forge silicon hoses to the engine and a 008 diverter valve and a full set of SuperPro bushes to all the suspension components. Car handles like a dream now
After a poor performance on a TT Forum Rolling Road Day (where it was down on even a standard cars power) it seems that at some point the guy I bought it off had had some work done at a back-street Land Rover garage who replaced the 'Superchip' map with a standard map.
Took it to the TT Shop again, they scanned it and found some sort of standard map and a faulty anti-knock sensor which might have been retarding the ignition (hence it being down on power). Sensor replaced, the car felt much smoother and zippier.
Bought a HG Motorsport FMIC off another TTF member who bought one in a group buy but never fitted it, and fitted it myself. Nice bit of kit it is too.
TT Shop installed a Blueflame 3" stainless steel down pipe with 200 cell sports cat and Revo stage 2 map which has transformed the performance of the car and gave some really healthy results at the 2013 TTF Rolling Road Day!
(Though Admiral Insurance then refused to insure me as they said it made my car too powerful! With Adrian Flux Insurance now)
After the RR day and being told my clutch was slipping I got the TT Shop to fit a Sachs 'Organic' clutch.
Also bought and fitted:
42 Draft Designs' engine bay bling kit (replacing the plastic panel bolts);
Euro off-side rear lens assembly from anther TTF member (for twin reverse light symmetry);
Mullum's LED bulb kit (number plate, super-bright white reversing light, interior map, curtesy and glove box, side repeater, and front side-light super-bright LEDs (all made a big difference to the look and function of the lights).
UPDATE: Sadly both Mullum's LED numberplate bulbs blew when they got wet (supposedly). Probably too much jet washing. Now fitted some sealed white Prism LED Festoon bulbs from Halfords.
BMC twin cone filter (to replace the K&N flat panel filter) fitted in the standard air box - similar to a Wakbox, we like to call it a Mondobox;
034 Motorsport small port 10mm Phenolic Spacer;
Brembo GT Junior brake kit - bought off Matt-B when he upgraded to AP callipers, I had the callipers powder coated and serviced by ProCalipers, and them everything fitted by the TT Shop.
They fitted Brembo 232mm drilled disks, 4-pot Brembo Callipers and brake lines, HEL rear brake lines, and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.
They also did an interim service with 'performance' brake fluid, and fitted a new windscreen washer pump.
Genuine BBS CH 014 19" x 8.5J rims bought from moderator from the 'Wheel Trader UK VIP' Facebook group - refurbished by JP Alloys in Cannock who also fitted four new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT tyres.
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Bought but not fitted (yet!):
1. V6/QS front bumper complete with grills and aliens in *mint* condition from eBay (needs spraying Moro Blue) - aliens work, all grills present and correct, couple of speed bump rash marks on the bottom but otherwise perfect.
2. V6/QS rear spoiler from the TT Shop's 'Jumble Sale' day. Same colour as the V6 front bumper so will need respraying, but otherwise perfect.
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The owner before the chap I bought it off of had previously had work done at R-Tech of St. Albans, with receipts for: smokey window tint, Eibach ProKit springs (-25mm) and wheel spacers (15mm each side front and back = 30mm wider track), "Turbo Superchip" map, stainless steel cat-back exhaust (which was advertised as a BlueFlame in the 'for sale' ad, but there's no markings on it to say it is), and a K&N panel air filter.
I had some work done at the TT Shop to address other bits I felt needed upgrading, so they fitted H&R ARBs, a complete set of Forge silicon hoses to the engine and a 008 diverter valve and a full set of SuperPro bushes to all the suspension components. Car handles like a dream now
After a poor performance on a TT Forum Rolling Road Day (where it was down on even a standard cars power) it seems that at some point the guy I bought it off had had some work done at a back-street Land Rover garage who replaced the 'Superchip' map with a standard map.
Took it to the TT Shop again, they scanned it and found some sort of standard map and a faulty anti-knock sensor which might have been retarding the ignition (hence it being down on power). Sensor replaced, the car felt much smoother and zippier.
Bought a HG Motorsport FMIC off another TTF member who bought one in a group buy but never fitted it, and fitted it myself. Nice bit of kit it is too.
TT Shop installed a Blueflame 3" stainless steel down pipe with 200 cell sports cat and Revo stage 2 map which has transformed the performance of the car and gave some really healthy results at the 2013 TTF Rolling Road Day!
(Though Admiral Insurance then refused to insure me as they said it made my car too powerful! With Adrian Flux Insurance now)
After the RR day and being told my clutch was slipping I got the TT Shop to fit a Sachs 'Organic' clutch.
Also bought and fitted:
42 Draft Designs' engine bay bling kit (replacing the plastic panel bolts);
Euro off-side rear lens assembly from anther TTF member (for twin reverse light symmetry);
Mullum's LED bulb kit (number plate, super-bright white reversing light, interior map, curtesy and glove box, side repeater, and front side-light super-bright LEDs (all made a big difference to the look and function of the lights).
UPDATE: Sadly both Mullum's LED numberplate bulbs blew when they got wet (supposedly). Probably too much jet washing. Now fitted some sealed white Prism LED Festoon bulbs from Halfords.
BMC twin cone filter (to replace the K&N flat panel filter) fitted in the standard air box - similar to a Wakbox, we like to call it a Mondobox;
034 Motorsport small port 10mm Phenolic Spacer;
Brembo GT Junior brake kit - bought off Matt-B when he upgraded to AP callipers, I had the callipers powder coated and serviced by ProCalipers, and them everything fitted by the TT Shop.
They fitted Brembo 232mm drilled disks, 4-pot Brembo Callipers and brake lines, HEL rear brake lines, and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.
They also did an interim service with 'performance' brake fluid, and fitted a new windscreen washer pump.
Genuine BBS CH 014 19" x 8.5J rims bought from moderator from the 'Wheel Trader UK VIP' Facebook group - refurbished by JP Alloys in Cannock who also fitted four new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT tyres.
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Bought but not fitted (yet!):
1. V6/QS front bumper complete with grills and aliens in *mint* condition from eBay (needs spraying Moro Blue) - aliens work, all grills present and correct, couple of speed bump rash marks on the bottom but otherwise perfect.
2. V6/QS rear spoiler from the TT Shop's 'Jumble Sale' day. Same colour as the V6 front bumper so will need respraying, but otherwise perfect.
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Price | Total Mods | Total Spent | Total Topic Views | Vehicle Rating |
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7950.00 GBP | 27 | 7443.64 GBP | 2196 | 0.00 |
Modifications
Engine
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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K&N / High Flow Panel Air Filter | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 37.00 | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 0.00 | 0 | 10 May 2012, 19:00 | 10 May 2012, 19:00 | K&N 33-2128 panel air filter. see: http://tinyurl.com/d9hx9vn .Purchase and fitting date: 03/08/10 from http://tinyurl.com/bqfm46z |
Bosch / S5-027 Battery | 10 | Eurocarparts | 64.75 | 10 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:53 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:53 | As Jeremy Clarkson might say: POWER! Listed at £87.80 but bought for £64.75 with TTOC discount. |
Forge Motorsport / Complete black silicon hose kit | 10 | The TT Shop | 482.71 | 10 | The TT Shop | 69.00 | 10 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:56 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:56 | Just about complete Forge silicon hose conversion, comprising of: Silicon Claw hose, Silicon Carbon Canister hose, Turbo Intake breather hose, Silicon E hose, triple Boost Hose Kit and jubilee clips. |
Forge Motorsport / Divertor Valve Relocation Kit | 10 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 10 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 10 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:57 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:57 | As part of the complete Forge hose replacement listed above. |
Forge Motorsport / 008 recirc valve | 10 | The TT Shop | 118.00 | 10 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 10 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:57 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:57 | Excellent recirc valve done with Forge cold-side relocation kit. |
034Motorsport / Phenolic Inlet Spacer | 8 | (2) Forum Member / Friend | 40.00 | 10 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 07 Jul 2014, 23:01 | 07 Jul 2014, 23:01 | Bought this small port Phenolic Spacer for my BAM engine as part of a Group Buy on the TTF. Fitted myself, it was all fairly straight forward (once I got all the pipework off the inlet manifold!). I took my time as I'd never taken the IM off before (so took a whole day), though someone with some experience could do it in a couple of hours. No logs of IM temps as yet, but to the touch with the hand the IM in noticeably cooler than before (I'm not burning my hand on the IM now, though you could do before) |
Power Flex / Dogbone (Pendulum) mount bushings | 6 | The TT Shop | 23.17 | 0 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | 08 Jul 2014, 10:16 | 08 Jul 2014, 10:16 | Fitted to stableize the engine more and stop it from rubbing on the 3" downpipe due to the downpipes increased diameter. Only marked it a '6' as I can't notice any difference in vibration damping (so it probably works quite well!) |
(4) Audi OEM Parts / Main Dealer / OEM Airbox /Wakbox mod | 10 | (2) Forum Member / Friend | 25.00 | 10 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 10 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:28 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:28 | Bought this standard Audi Airbox as I wanted to make a Wakbox/Mondobox enclosure for a BMC twin cone filter, but keep my standard airbox intact in case I didn't like the sound of the Wakbox mod. You can see the drilled-out Wakbox under the BMC filter modification picture. |
BMC / BMC FBTW80-140 twin-air cone filter | 8 | Badger 5 LTD | 63.70 | 9 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 5 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:33 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:33 | BMC FBTW80-140 twin-air filter to replace the K&N flat-panel filter I had before. The 80mm rear of the BMC filter fits straight onto the MAF sensor and his held in place by a jubilee clip. (That's if you're not incorporating it into the standard air box - in which case you'll need a silicon tube with bend to point it down slightly, and connecting tube) Drilled out the standard air box to provide additional air flow (into a sort of WAKbox+ (or Mondo-box as I call it, as TTF forum stalwart Mondo did this mod with the BMC filter first)) Cutting the silicon connector pipe to the correct angles was a pain in the arse, so had to cut it a little at a time between trial fittings. Only gave the instal a '5' rating because of this… |
Revo / Revo stage 2 remap | 9 | The TT Shop | 478.80 | 0 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:35 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:35 | Revo Stage 2 software. Much better throttle response, and because it's running more efficiently better fuel consumption than on the standard map (if driven carefully as before). As well as storing the standard and the Stage 2 map on the SPS, the TT Shop added a tweaked '2+' for trackday use. Price includes VAT |
Revo / Revo SPS Switch software module | 10 | The TT Shop | 180.00 | 10 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:36 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:36 | Revo SPS module to switch between different maps, simply plugs into the SPS on the car to switch maps! Price includes VAT. |
HG Motorsport / FMIC (Front Mounted Intercooler) | 10 | (2) Forum Member / Friend | 230.00 | 0 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 16 Oct 2014, 12:43 | 16 Oct 2014, 12:43 | HG Motorsport 'HF series' FMIC (front mounted intercooler) - replaces the two smaller side-mounted intercoolers. Central intercooler comes with all pre-bent metal and silicon rubber mounting pipes. |
Transmission
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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Sachs Performance / Stage 2 clutch kit (550nm+) | 8 | The TT Shop | 949.00 | 10 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 10 | 08 Jul 2014, 13:26 | 08 Jul 2014, 13:26 | Sachs 'Organic' clutch kit bought from and fitted by The TT Shop as I wanted an upgraded clutch to easily handle the Revo stage 2 remap's extra 'oomph'. Price includes labour/fitting/alignment and VAT. Upgraded to this as at the 2013 TT Forum 'Rolling Road' day the guy running the rolling road at the PowerStation said he felt there was quite a bit of clutch slip - it seemed ok to me, but im no expert (still managed 274 bhp on the rollers though!) After the TT Shop had fitted the Sachs unit they said the original clutch wasn't in too bad a condition!! Until I got used to it reversing the car was a bit juddery (the Sachs clutch has less dampening springs than OEM), but after a while you get used to it and everything's pretty smooth (though you do notice the clutch is heavier than standard) |
Exhaust
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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Blueflame Performance / Cat Back System | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 450.00 | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 46.00 | 0 | 24 Oct 2012, 22:05 | 24 Oct 2012, 22:05 | When I bought the car the advert said it had a stainless steel BlueFlame Cat-back system though there are no marking on the exhaust to say what make it is. Purchase and fitting date: 03/08/10. Prices do not include VAT. |
Blueflame Performance / 3in Downpipe | 10 | The TT Shop | 643.82 | 10 | The TT Shop | 207.00 | 10 | 08 Jul 2014, 18:56 | 08 Jul 2014, 18:56 | 3" down pipe from the turbo the the rear box - small Sports 200 cell cat. Prices includes VAT. |
Suspension
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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Eibach / Pro kit springs | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 171.00 | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 115.00 | 0 | 10 May 2012, 18:56 | 10 May 2012, 18:56 | Eibach ProKit spring kit no. EBS1570140 lowers the suspension by -25mm. Price and fitting date was 03/08/10 - Purchase and fitting price listed above doesn't include VAT |
H&R / Front Anti Roll Bar | 10 | The TT Shop | 361.71 | 0 | The TT Shop | 138.00 | 0 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:27 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:27 | Lovely H&R ARBs keep the car nice and flat in corners. The purchase and fitting price is for both front and rear bars. |
H&R / Rear Anti Roll Bar | 10 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:28 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:28 | Lovely H&R ARBs keep the car nice and flat in corners. The purchase and fitting price (listed under front ARB) is for both front and rear bars. |
SuperPro / Suspension Bushes | 10 | The TT Shop | 689.20 | 10 | The TT Shop | 138.00 | 10 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:32 | 25 Oct 2012, 13:32 | Replaced all of the bushes with SuperPro items: Anti-roll bar bushes (for H&R ARBs), Wishbone bushes, Toe bushes, Tie-bar arm bushes and Dogbone engine mount bushes. With laser wheel alignment (add £69.99), the car feels so much more planted now. Highly recommended. |
Brakes
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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Brembo / GT Junior 4-pot calliper kit | 9 | (2) Forum Member / Friend | 450.00 | 10 | The TT Shop | 436.00 | 10 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:03 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:03 | •Bought this kit (Brembo callipers and pads, 232mm drilled disks, brake lines and carriers) from another forum member… • TT Shop fitted the brake kit with HEL rear brake lines, original Brembo front brake lines, fitting kit and springs, 'performance' fluid upgrade, Ferrodo DS2500 performance brake pads, and brake pad wear sensor (£436 all in) |
Brembo / GT Junior 4-pot calliper kit | 10 | ProCalipers/Addiction Motorsport Ltd | 237.00 | 9 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:11 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:11 | Bought this kit (Brembo callipers and pads, 232mm drilled disks, brake lines and carriers) from another forum member who had painted them yellow… • sent the callipers to ProCalipers for professional powder coating back to Brembo red, and for servicing (£237)… |
HEL Brake Lines / HEL S/S Front and Rear Brake Lines | 3 | HEL Automotive | 79.80 | 7 | The TT Shop | 0.00 | 0 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:16 | 07 Jan 2015, 00:16 | I Bought HEL front and rear brake lines (kit: AUD-4-332) to fit with a set of Brembo GT Junior big brakes. The front lines were not fitted as they were 4cm shorter than the standard Brembo brake lines, and the union was at 90º rather than the Brembos 45º (meaning they pointed away from the brake line attachment points in the inner wing, effectively making them even shorter). The rear lines were fitted without any problems. |
Interior
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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(4) Audi OEM Parts / Main Dealer / Double Cup Holder | 0 | Ebay | 75.00 | 0 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 10 May 2012, 19:13 | 10 May 2012, 19:13 | |
Audi / Boot rear cross panel trim | 7 | BahnStormer German Car Specialists | 19.98 | 7 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 24 Feb 2013, 21:53 | 24 Feb 2013, 21:53 | Second-hand boot rear cross panel trim from eBay as the original item was broken and badly glued together when I purchased the car. |
Exterior
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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(3) Generic / Non-Branded / Rear window tint | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 220.00 | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 0.00 | 0 | 10 May 2012, 18:45 | 10 May 2012, 18:45 | Fitting price unknown - cost does not include VAT. Fitting date: 03/08/10 |
Alloys & Tyres
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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Eibach / Wheel Spacers | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 140.00 | 0 | R-Tech Auto Design | 0.00 | 0 | 10 May 2012, 18:54 | 10 May 2012, 18:54 | Eibach wheel spacer kit no. EBSS90215005 (3B3) – M14x1.5 100/5. Moves each wheel out by 15mm each side (track increases by 30mm) Purchase and fitting date: 03/08/10. Fitting price included in the price of fitting Eibach ProKit springs. |
Lighting
Modifications | Product rating | Purchased from | Price | Purchase rating | Installed by | Installation cost | Installation rating | Created | Updated | Comments |
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(4) Audi OEM Parts / Main Dealer / Dual Clear Rear Light Clusters | 10 | (2) Forum Member / Friend | 65.00 | 0 | (1) Self Fit / DIY | 0.00 | 0 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:14 | 09 Jul 2014, 07:14 | Bought a right-hand Euro-spec rear light cluster from a fellow TTF member to get the rear reversing light symmetry look. (Two clear white reverse lamps) Wired-up to give the twin lens symmetry too (so both reverse lights work as reverse light.) Coupled with a pair of Mullum's super-bright white LED bulbs look and function are now superb. |
Dyno runs
Dyno runs
Dynocenter | BHP | BHP type | Torque | Torque type | Boost | Boost type | Nitrous | Peakpoint |
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Powerstation | 271.90 | flywheel | 325.00 | flywheel | 0.00 | PSI | 0 | 5830.000 |
Powerstation | 274.70 | flywheel | 328.50 | flywheel | 0.00 | PSI | 0 | 5660.000 |
Powerstation | 203.70 | flywheel | 218.30 | flywheel | 0.00 | PSI | 0 | 5190.000 |