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Welcome to the Forum. This post is worth a read...

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 !

 

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I have a blue coupe and one thing I've noticed is my roof interior colour is a sort if speckled white, which helps make the inside feel a bit lighter. But my seats are just all black (bit of white stitching). I love that two tone colour on your seats!
A good find you've got there.

Nice motor...no stars inside my roof, must have been a special option 🌃

I do like a light interior, makes the cabin feel less enclosed, but it does reduce the choice of cars, got lucky on this one.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

Thanks...I bet it looks good in Dolphin Grey too!

I'm hoping its just faulty or miscalibrated sensors, ideally I will need a mobile auto electrician in the Upminster area if anyone has recommendations

At the moment I'm just using a Bluetooth radio sender which is surprisingly good for £15, means Spotify and satnav through the speakers.

I guess there is a huge thread on replacement audio I will need to read....I won't be fitting any of it myself though 😂
Rev camera and apple play would be good though...

 

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

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...

 

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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 😂

 

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...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.

 

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Any other suggestions?

Anyone?

ANYONE??

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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.

 

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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

 

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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...

 

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I’m probably going to look like a right numpty now, but on my digital display, above the temperature, I am seeing a number displayed and I don’t know what it means? The number is 108.0, and there is nothing to indicate what it means. It does not go up or down either. What is it??

 

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Info posted above the temp display usually pertains to radio / CD info.
108.0 is the highest FM radio frequency, so maybe ? Try switching input source or radio station on your RNS-E / Concert head unit and see what happens.

See ….NUMPTY [emoji23]

It’s exactly that, I have an FM transmitter set to that , but for some reason forgot…probably as I was having roof issues which made me think it was some sort of error code !

Thanks vm [emoji1303]

 

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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

 

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Already posted in this caliper thread (Brake calliper refurb - colour choice - opinions??), but adding here for posterity.

Callipers & drums painted, before and after

 

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Now a bunch of questions

Squeaky brake
My driver side front brake squeaks about 50% of the time on the final 25% of the pedal push. I had hoped it would clear over time, or that during the caliper cleaning & painting it might get fixed, but nope. Is it likely to be something stuck between the pad and disc, and if so presumably I can get a garage to disassemble it and clear it out?

Condensation
I get a lot of condensation on my front screen early in the morning (I’m using it as a station car a couple of times per week). Nothing in the car or boot is wet.
My blowers dont seem to shift it particularly quickly as it takes 10 mins for them to warm up, by which time I'm nearly at the station!
I tried the shaving foam option I found from googling, but that seemed to just make a mess, unless there is a knack to it?
Any other screen cleaning products that help with this?
Would putting the half cover on help I wonder

Rear heated screen broken elements
The bottom 2 or 3 strips do not come on, is there any fix for that (Roadster)? Not a major issue as the screen still clears well.

Magride
Is there an easy way to confirm that I have 4 magride shocks, rather than something else as I see people on here using other options?
I know the dealer had the rears done as part of getting the car ready for sale, so Im suspicious that he wouldn’t have paid for the right items.

Thanks in advance

 

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Thanks chaps, will get back on this after the xmas chaos 😀

Hope you all have a good one 🎄🎅

...and now to make you all jealous, merry xmas to me 🤗

 

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Oh, very nice. I didn't know Audi sold oven mitts!
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Dual function, ice mitt and oven mitt, boom!

PS. I know I have Magride on the car, I'm just not 100% sure if they may have put cheaper actual parts on the rear, will check into that after xmas.