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Hi and welcome. A great place to help you with anything TT related.

 

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FAQ - The Ultimate Audi TT Mk2 (8J) Roadster Compendium

Written specifically for anyone interested in the Audi TT Mk2 Roadster, this post covers the majority of issues, questions, and problems encountered with the soft top. There's also some trouble shooting topics and links to Audi publications and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). Section Index -...

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FAQ - The Ultimate Audi TT Mk2 (8J) Roadster Compendium

Written specifically for anyone interested in the Audi TT Mk2 Roadster, this post covers the majority of issues, questions, and problems encountered with the soft top. There's also some trouble shooting topics and links to Audi publications and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). Section Index -...

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Thanks will take a look

Thanks for the other welcomes too...here are a few more pics (credit to the vendor for these)...she's in great shape for 12 years old !

 

Hi, Welcome, enjoy the TT & the road trip

 

Beautiful car--love the colour! Congrats on the purchase and welcome to TT Forum!

I'm not sure if the sensors can be adjusted but 10cm seems pretty close. I know there is a bit of extra space before you actually hit something when it goes to "solid" beeeeeep but 10cm sounds like still too low. I think you'd have to fool around in the coding and adaptation to see if it can be changed though it should be widely documented if it can be done.

Cruise stalk is there on pretty much all Audis I believe. They never have it on the face of the steering wheel/in the wheel buttons. All the ones I've driven anyway, always the lower one one on the turn-signal side.

 

Welcome, and very nice!

 

Very nice example. Enjoy your trip. One of the reasons I bought my TT roadster was to do a European trip but my plans have been thwarted so far.

 

Saw this advertised, good choice

 

Lovely car, beautiful colour. It reminds me of when I saw the vendor pictures of the one I ended up buying - mine was a 2007 plate VR6. She needed a thorough detailing, whilst paint was in good condition, it was heavily swirled and the soft top was grotty with algae. That’s all been sorted now and I’m loving it. Here’s the vendor pics of mine….just for fun!. I’ve since done a fair bit including refurb‘d powder coated alloys in black. Too much to list but always something to do 😉

 

All these blue roadster pics--makes me wish I could have found a blue one...and that I went with the convertible!

 

I feel a "coupe to roadster" mod coming on. Let me know when you've got the roof off I need detailed pics and steps 😂

 

That is a lovely looking TTS roadster. Perfect for a European Road trip. Looks In excellent condition for a 12 year old car. 🚙

 

Lovely example! Soft top means loads of boot space for the European trip - A mechanical hard top would eat into this significantly.
Regarding the reversing sensors, the only thing I can think of is a reversing camera - you will want to change that chorus head unit shortly anyway - the newer after market android units are good & inexpensive. Reversing cameras on the roadster have been covered on the forum - my only advice would involve stretches before running the cables & chiropracter afterwards

 

Dead right. BiL had a Z4 and the amount of bootspace is abysmal. That in the TT is cavernous by comparison and plenty big enough for luggage etc.

 

Couple of things before your France trip. Check on what's required for your headlights driving on LHD roads. If you have Halogen, there's a lever inside you can physically move to make the adjustment. For Bi-Xenon, it may be possible to reprogram them with the "Tourist Solution" using VCDS or OBDeleven if you have the correct module that can accept the reprogramming. Otherwise, a couple of no-glare stickers from the RAC might be the easiest solution.

How To: Audi TT Mk2 (8J) Headlight Tourist Solution

In order to accommodate country-specific headlight regulations when traveling between the UK and European Continent, the Mk2 the headlights can be adjusted to avoid dazzling on coming traffic. This can be accomplished either manually or by a code change Adaptation called "Tourist Solution". For...

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Another thing to consider is a half top to protect the roof. I've been offered parking in more than one barn while in France, Spain and Italy, and while that does offer a level of physical security, the birds that may inhabit these location are another issue. A half cover does a great job of protecting the top from bird crap and cats looking for a comfy spot to sleep. The one I picked up is less than 20-Euro and is small enough to fit either under the seat or behind it.

Custom Half Cover for 2006-2014 Mk2 Roadsters

Got one for sale on marketplace if anyone's out looking for some winter protection for their TT! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246093094245351/

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Couple of things before your France trip. Check on what's required for your headlights driving on LHD roads. If you have Halogen, there's a lever inside you can physically move to make the adjustment. For Bi-Xenon, it may be possible to reprogram them with the "Tourist Solution" using VCDS or OBDeleven if you have the correct module that can accept the reprogramming. Otherwise, a couple of no-glare stickers from the RAC might be the easiest solution.

How To: Audi TT Mk2 (8J) Headlight Tourist Solution

In order to accommodate country-specific headlight regulations when traveling between the UK and European Continent, the Mk2 the headlights can be adjusted to avoid dazzling on coming traffic. This can be accomplished either manually or by a code change Adaptation called "Tourist Solution". For...

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Another thing to consider is a half top to protect the roof. I've been offered parking in more than one barn while in France, Spain and Italy, and while that does offer a level of physical security, the birds that may inhabit these location are another issue. A half cover does a great job of protecting the top from bird crap and cats looking for a comfy spot to sleep. The one I picked up is less than 20-Euro and is small enough to fit either under the seat or behind it.

Custom Half Cover for 2006-2014 Mk2 Roadsters

Got one for sale on marketplace if anyone's out looking for some winter protection for their TT! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246093094245351/

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Thanks...looks like I have Xenons from some Googling (presume that is xenon ballast in pic3?)

I won't be driving at night but have the stickers in the boot as a tick in the box (pour les gendarmes), or in case we have to drive at night for some reason.

I cannot find a cover that cheap, but £60 is probably still a good investment: Half Size Car Cover fits Audi TT Roadster 2006-2014 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

 

The amount of space in the boot was one of the factors why I went for the TT over any other Roadster; BMW, Porsche, Nissan, etc. Once I got rid of the 19" wheels and went to 17's to help soften the ride, it made it a proper long distance touring car.

 

My Boxster had decent space actually, I could get one suitcase in each of the two boots. I was actually looking for a Boxster when I stumbled upon this toy

 

This is the half cover I bought - £20.36 . You can find it on Amazon co uk - Click here.

 

Inflation hey, £31 now !

I think I slightly prefer the more tailored fit of the more expensive one, although not sure it needed the 'ears' in a different colour

Half Size Car Cover fits Audi TT Roadster 2006-2014 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Half Size Car Cover fits Audi TT Roadster 2006-2014 at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

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...but now I have seen this one, even more fitted @ £95, which looks smarter still 🤑

UK Custom Covers RP238 Tailored Soft Top Roof Half Cover Black - To Fit Audi TT 2006-2014 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy UK Custom Covers RP238 Tailored Soft Top Roof Half Cover Black - To Fit Audi TT 2006-2014 at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

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Some reviews on Amazon and the thread below mention that the cars get scratched

TTRS outdoor covers

Does any know where i can get an outdoor cover for my TTRS? i have one but it doesnt cover the back end of the car fully, have looked high and low without any luck :(

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Roof and window protective cover for roadsters

I was contemplating getting a cover for my roadster which covers just the canvas roof and windows, i have seen a few cars with them but not specifically a TT, does anyone know of any suppliers or have used one before? I do have a full outdoor cover but its a pain to keep taking on and off and is...

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Much to ponder...

 

Awesome colour - both interior and exterior! Welcome and congrats 🥳

 

IMHO the cheap half cover is a "as needed" solution only. I would not encourage anyone to leave it on all the time. Mine goes on if I have to leave it outside knowing there's; (a) cats (b) sappy trees (c) birds esp. owls (d) snow/ice (e) possible massive downpour where the roof drains may be compromised.

 

I went for the middle cost version in the end, seems decent enough, and as a brucie bonus the bag is co-ordinated with the car colours 😂

 

...so, the car drove like a dream on the 1,700 mile round trip to France

Auto and cruise control made it super effortless (although the 'stalk' still annoys me, s/b on the MFSW).

Didn't make quite as much use of the convertible as I'd hoped on the way down (northern France rain, southern France 35 degrees+), but had it down most of the way back.

The main issue with the combo of roof down, leather seats, and those temps was that I was soaked in sweat 😰 by the time we got anywhere, anyone found a solution for that....seat covers/coolers etc?

We got a toll tag thingy too which was great, it meant no tickets or cash required at any of the tolls, just drive up, it beeps and the barrier goes up, pedal to the metal, gone.

Just checked the oil level, and it didn't use any on the trip, bonus!

Did not get time to sort the parking sensors pre-trip, but just spoke to Audi and the reckoned £200+ per sensor for the part, colour coding, & fitting 🤢
However they said, they rarely see any fail, so 3 out of 4 perhaps is more likely wiring.
They also said that their records don't show the car having them, so they are presumably aftermarket.
Both of those statements have led me to use a mobile auto electrician to have a look in the first instance....fingers crossed.

 

Did not get time to sort the parking sensors pre-trip, but just spoke to Audi and the reckoned £200+ per sensor for the part, colour coding, & fitting 🤢
However they said, they rarely see any fail, so 3 out of 4 perhaps is more likely wiring.
They also said that their records don't show the car having them, so they are presumably aftermarket.
Both of those statements have led me to use a mobile auto electrician to have a look in the first instance....fingers crossed.

Parking Sensors update

Several people I contacted said that the aftermarket ones have a bit of a shelf life, and by the time I'd paid for someone to come out and test them/fault find etc., I'd be better to just replace them. At quotes of £330 for fitted colour coded replacements I was a bit hesitant, but then got recommended to someone mobile who did the job for £199, bargain !

All sorted

 

I got a lot good humored ribbing by other Forum members for these. But after my first trip down to Gibraltar I swear by them! Cool in summer, toasty in winter. Plus my wife, who's quite small, doesn't slide around on the leather anymore. Easy enough to care for - toss them in the washing machine and then let them air dry.

Looks like you can still get them on Amazon.

Sheepskin Seat Cover Inserts for Roadsters

As any Roadster owner knows, sitting on leather seats on hot sunny days above 35°C can be a bit uncomfortable. Same with cold winter days even with the top up and the seat heater on. One solution is sheepskin seat covers - they keep your butt and back warm in winter and cool in summer. I've had...

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I got a lot good humored ribbing by other Forum members for these. But after my first trip down to Gibraltar I swear by them! Cool in summer, toasty in winter. Plus my wife, who's quite small, doesn't slide around on the leather anymore. Easy enough to care for - toss them in the washing machine and then let them air dry.

Looks like you can still get them on Amazon.

Sheepskin Seat Cover Inserts for Roadsters

As any Roadster owner knows, sitting on leather seats on hot sunny days above 35°C can be a bit uncomfortable. Same with cold winter days even with the top up and the seat heater on. One solution is sheepskin seat covers - they keep your butt and back warm in winter and cool in summer. I've had...

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Thanks...I think 😆...they really would be function over form if I went for them.
Amazed they keep you cool though, but sounds like you have given them a good testing.
It's certainly good to have a fallback option....and at least they do them in black which means they won't stand out too much in mine.

 

Any other suggestions?

Anyone?

ANYONE??

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Some kind of seat cover as SJP mentioned is really your best bet. Can’t think of any other options……

 

I would agree they might not be the best looking solution, but they've proven durable and comfortable for some years now. No need to cover the entire seat, just where I sit which is why I liked these. On blazing hot days my back isn't soaking wet and in winter they really help rather than sitting on ice cold leather and I don't need the seat heater.

 

Also, a couple of 'newbie to auto' Qs on how to use the auto box

If I set it to S for a fast take off, but then want to drop it into a cruising gear as I approach the speed limit, what is the process?
Hold the selector button and push it forward into D? I tried that, but it was all a bit 'lurchy'
...or perhaps I should have used the + flappy paddle to get it up to M6, then switch to D?

The +/- on D, is that engaged by holding the selector button and pushing left (i.e. away from myself)...and can that be done which already driving?
Edit : just tried that and it worked fine BUT now my + paddle seems to have stopped working ( '-' is fine), any ideas?

I think I read somewhere, that you dont need to take your foot off of the accelerator while using paddles or +/-, is that correct?

Cheers

 

Typically when I'm driving winding back country or twisty mountain roads I leave the DSG in S-mode and use the paddle shifters to temporally adjust to road conditions (i.e drop down a gear just prior to entering a turn). The DSG will then revert back to S-mode on its own a few seconds latter if no other action is taken.

Shifting can be done with your foot firmly planted into the accelerator (no need to lift). Your ECU / TCU is smart enough to momentarily throttle-back which results in the famed DSG 'fart” between shifts.

If I'm approaching a section of long, boring road (interstate highway, freeway) I will shift back up into D-mode and leave it there. You still have the option of temporarily switching into manual mode with your paddles as needed.

You can do the same thing using the gear selector +/- instead of the paddles but I prefer to keep both hands on the wheel. (note: you can also switch between S & D modes at any time)

Some people like to leave the DSG in manual and drive it like a stick but IMHO that defeats the benefits of having a DSG. YMMV.

 

The +/- on D, is that engaged by holding the selector button and pushing left (i.e. away from myself)...and can that be done which already driving?
Edit : just tried that and it worked fine BUT now my + paddle seems to have stopped working ( '-' is fine), any ideas?

Try shifting into S-mode after using the +/- (manual mode) and see iof the paddles start working again.

 

Thanks for offering advice, that didn't work for me unfortunately, but the following did: Paddle Shifter - [+] Paddle not Working. But I’ve got a...