Audi TTRS

[spud989]

Bit of an introduction. I had a Z4MC for a couple of years which I traded in Sept 2013. The miles were getting quite high, but also I was doing more social miles, meaning I tried out a 123d. Had that for 12 months and did about 14/15k, including a 3k trip around Europe. But I realised that it would have been an even better trip had I been in something a bit more special. Add a promotion later and I decided to get myself a manual TTRS in Ibis White - faster than the Z4MC as standard, apparently monstrous when tuned, and pretty frugal considering its performance.

Here's my car after being washed late evening yesterday:



I've had it for about a month now. It's got a fairly meaty spec list:

- Sat nav
- Cruise
- Parking sensors
- Phone/BT
- 19" rotor alloys
- Flat-bottomed multi-function wheel
- Bose audio
- Leather bucket wing back seats
- Folding mirrors
- Magnetic ride
- Audi MMI for SD cards/iPhone 4 and 5
- Privacy glass


The only downside is 60k miles - but I bought on condition and spec and I'm very happy. It has a flawless history and has been well looked after. And I'll certainly be pampering it too!

The speed really is quite something, even when standard. Relentless shove even from right at the bottom of the range, building up into a crescendo of a turbo howl - I actually prefer the sound to the Z4M. Never quite had so much fun making 'bwaarrrpp!' noises. In the last couple of weeks I've added my plate (complete with PH logo! Subtle white sticker maybe to follow in rear window), stuck some nice rubber mats in and, of course, had it remapped to APR stage 1 .



Remapped this car is hilarious. I've never driven or been in anything quite like it. It's apparently making 410bhp, though I've not had that confirmed. The reliability of the APR map and service, according to many on various TT forums, also seems second to none. If you're not careful, and the tyres aren't fairly warm, it'll spin the wheels up in third and even fourth sometimes. But get some grip down and it re-adjusts what's quick, even if you've had some semi-quick cars in the past. My map was done by Ricci Concept in Hull - great service and Nick was very keen to chat about all aspects of it, which was good. Based in Hull too, so was the best choice for me living in Doncaster.

I know Audis get a lot of criticism for understeer and not being an involving drive, or whatever, but if you just like driving quickly, but not manically, and enjoying the performance of your car, then the TT RS has a lot to offer. To be honest, I think if you're noticing many problems with the steering then you're driving beyond the limit of what you should on public roads anyway. As a fast road car, it sounds great, has enormous tuning potential, but can pootle along quite nicely for you as well. Sticking cruise on when doing 70 makes you think you could be in a completely different car - the seats are comfortable, the cabin is a typically nice place to be and the proportions are pretty regular.

This is a car that is as close as I've come to 'all things for all people' in terms of a performance car that you can use day in, day out.

I plan to use it for commuting, but also some nice country drives throughout the UK, and take it abroad again in the summer of 2015 - currently looking at taking a ferry, maybe to Holland this time, then driving in Holland, northern Germany, Denmark and maybe 1/2 more, dependent upon funds. Really looking forward to that (might do a full trip report this time - should have done that with the 123d, to be honest) and also to getting to know the car much more in the mean time.

Oh, and when you put your foot down in third, ~400bhp will, every single time, make your face do something similar to this:



Loving every minute.

Edited by spud989 on Monday 15th December 12:24

[okie592]

Christ never knew these could map to 400bhp that's crazy. Love the seats, a family friend has a run out baseball edition in grey which is sublime.

[Gibbo205]

Very under estimated cars, surprised it wheel spins though the all wheel drive system should prevent that.

[Terminator X]

One running 400hp was doing 30-130mph a few years ago in 11 ish seconds! Very fast as the RS4s were all over 15s.

TX.

[spud989]

Gibbo205 said:

Very under estimated cars, surprised it wheel spins though the all wheel drive system should prevent that.

Only when tyres are cold. Still, I'll be upgrading them when they're due for replacement, probably early next year, just to be sure.

[spud989]

Gibbo205 said:

Very under estimated cars, surprised it wheel spins though the all wheel drive system should prevent that.

Only when tyres are cold. Still, I'll be upgrading them when they're due for replacement, probably early next year, just to be sure.

[crazy about cars]

Very nice - I see you have the upgraded seats too! I've owned a MKII V6 manual and a MKII TTS manual and they are really great cars despite all the hairdresser comments.

If funds allow my next car would definitely be a manual TTRS.

edit: just want to add a properly modded TTRS will be as quick if not quicker than a R35 GTR

Edited by crazy about cars on Sunday 23 November 19:44

[Martin_Hx]

A white Audi I like? Never

Looks like a right laugh, it does look very nice, regarding the hairdresser comments I bet it's fun putting people in their place!

[Faxo]

As an Audi tech, this is my favourite Audi!

Get a Miltek on it, you'll never stop smiling

Also, if it's spinning up at all, you might want to scan it to see if the Haldex pump is working - if they don't have the oil changed at 3 years, it goes jelly like, and knackers the pump. The only tell tale is front wheel drive only, and these generally don't spin at all!

[RS Grant]

Phenomenally under rated cars, we bought a 2010 TTRS Coupe with the manual box a couple of years ago and apart from a slightly 'safe' and 'numb' handling set up as standard.. it seems like it's all things to all men. Fast, comfortable, c25mpg without any long journeys, reasonably practical, safe, well finished and good looking. In a break from tradition, I don't see this car being traded in for anything else in the near future.



Wee bit more discreet in Daytona Grey with the matt aluminium pack... it really doesn't get many looks or unwanted attention, which is great.

Had ours on a rolling road and it pulled ~380bhp and ~420lbft, which would suggest that the car has been mapped by its original owner, it certainly doesn't have the expected electronic buffer at 155mph anyway, it was showing 174mph before I had to lift.


Cheers,
Grant

[oobster]

That's lovely Grant.

[Mr Trophy]

Enjoy mate.

I somewhat wish I went for the RS and not the black edition.

There is a TTrs is for sale in the classified - it's 660 bhp!

[m4tti]

http://www.goapr.com/products/stage3_25tfsi.html

[spud989]

Faxo said:

As an Audi tech, this is my favourite Audi!

Get a Miltek on it, you'll never stop smiling

Also, if it's spinning up at all, you might want to scan it to see if the Haldex pump is working - if they don't have the oil changed at 3 years, it goes jelly like, and knackers the pump. The only tell tale is front wheel drive only, and these generally don't spin at all!

It had an oil service at Audi as part of my deal with the independent dealership - would this sort of thing have been picked up on during that? Or should I get an indie to get check out? Thanks for the advice.

[likesachange]

As many have said the ttrs breaks all rules in terms of performance figures vs power to weight, especially with s-tronic.

A fraction of a second slower than a mclaren f1 0-100 with just a map and a couple of bolt ons!!

I have nearly pulled the trigger on one of these a few times...
And seeing these threads don't help the situation.

Lovely car I am always looking but I'd want those wingbacks and s-tronic which reduces the choice somewhat!

Anyone know if there are any engine changes with the RS plus? Or is purely Ecu tweaks?

[Sat90]

RS Grant said:

Phenomenally under rated cars, we bought a 2010 TTRS Coupe with the manual box a couple of years ago and apart from a slightly 'safe' and 'numb' handling set up as standard.. it seems like it's all things to all men. Fast, comfortable, c25mpg without any long journeys, reasonably practical, safe, well finished and good looking. In a break from tradition, I don't see this car being traded in for anything else in the near future.



Wee bit more discreet in Daytona Grey with the matt aluminium pack... it really doesn't get many looks or unwanted attention, which is great.

Had ours on a rolling road and it pulled ~380bhp and ~420lbft, which would suggest that the car has been mapped by its original owner, it certainly doesn't have the expected electronic buffer at 155mph anyway, it was showing 174mph before I had to lift.


Cheers,
Grant

The RS Plus had a 174mph limiter and 380bhp as standard but there was also an option to raise the limiter on the standard model to this figure as well.

[likesachange]

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Sat90 said:

The RS Plus had a 174mph limiter and 380bhp as standard but there was also an option to raise the limiter on the standard model to this figure as well.

RS plus is 355bhp is it not?

[Sat90]

likesachange said:

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Sat90 said:

The RS Plus had a 174mph limiter and 380bhp as standard but there was also an option to raise the limiter on the standard model to this figure as well.

RS plus is 355bhp is it not?

I thought the standard one was 355bhp.......

lemme go do some searching

edit: yeah, my mistake, the standard was 335bhp and the plus had 355bhp :coffee

[Obi Wan]

Had a ride in my uncle's bright yellow one with a manual gearbox. Despite my initial thoughts about it been a bit of a girly car it accelerates like nothing Ive ever been in. Sounds like a mini gt3 as well.

[Faxo]

spud989 said:

It had an oil service at Audi as part of my deal with the independent dealership - would this sort of thing have been picked up on during that? Or should I get an indie to get check out? Thanks for the advice.

No I doubt it - a scan of fault codes will show it up though