TTRS track prep

the moderator · Feb 23, 2021

I am currently driving a Cayman S and although it is a great car I've had it a while and fancy a change. There are a few cars on my radar but top of the shopping list is the TTRS. There are a few selling points that the TTRS has over other cars, the biggest being that glorious 5 pot engine. A friend of mine has his own tuning business so I would definitely be remapping it. This in mind I will probably need to improve cooling since the car would be seeing a bit of track action. The Cayman comes out of the box ready for the track but from what I've heard the TTRS needs a little fettling. Before I commit to buying one I thought it an idea to post on here what I think a TTRS would need and how much it will cost me. I've heard that TT's can be a bit understeery, I've had this problem with a previous car and fixed it with adjustable ARB's so thought that might be a good idea. All prices are approximate.

Remap - mate rate
FMIC upgrade - 550 quid
ARB upgrade - 450 quid
High temp pads - 450 quid

I always use good quality brake fluid regardless of any track action so haven't mentioned that. I only do 3-5 track days a year on average. If you can think of anything I've got wrong or missed I'd appreciate any feedback from you experienced TTRS track boys.

newguy · May 6, 2021

I think you'd be disappointed on track with an RS, its chassis is pretty dull. I say this as an owner. Its fine on the road as daily but its chassis balance isn't great, it feels like your driving a hot hatch. What tracks are your local's, are you planning on sorting out the car in general or for your local circuit?

ab54666 · Jan 4, 2022

As above TT's Mk2/3 make poor track cars, if that is predominantly the reason for buying a car I can think of 25+ cars of similar price that would be higher up the list. Thats not to say you can't make it into a reasonable track car, but I think it'll take a lot of time and money.

As a starter,

Drop wheel size
Adjustable suspension and fully set up inc corner weighting.
Upgraded brakes (callipers, pads, discs)
Likely ARB's
Most suspension bushes
Oil Cooler
FMIC

Or alternatively you ring it's neck for power and accept it'll be rubbish in the corners but fly on the straights!

desertstorm · Jan 21, 2022

You can find plenty of cars better than a TT on track. You have to make some major tweaks to them but the chassis is very capable and you can make a very quick car . It will however not be cheap.

masterdd123 · Jul 31, 2023

hi guys..

anybody running on öhlons mu21 suspension?! I wann track my ttrs.

motodenta · Aug 6, 2023

TTS with a tune is a more reasonable option for track as audi motor sport used ttrs neither.

TTRS track prep

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