My MK1 3.2 TT Turbo

[ApexJimi]

Good grief what a build! How did I miss this?!

[V6RUL]

Cheers, im currently working offshore so it will be a few weeks before i can add anything more, esp about the boost levels going up.
Steve

[V6RUL]

Been playing today and pushed her a little harder..

Whilst playing i popped down to Walsall to pick up a little cure for my oil mist issue..


This will return oil to the sump via the turbo oil return line instead of having to manually drain a catch tank.
Steve

[V6RUL]

Ive had some replacement sills lying around and decided to get them fitted today.
The OEM ones had a few dents and the waxoil underseal on, which, when i am getting it wrapped in a few weeks won't look good. I got the new sills off a forum member for a decent price..












A few more things happening next week, whilst im offshore.
Steve

[Synchromesh]

Mental TT you've got yourself there. Out of interest what have you done to the front of the car (the only bit I wouldn't have done) ?

[V6RUL]

This is how she used to look on the front with OEM bumper..

I split the headlights and colour coded them moro blue.
I also have clear corners fitted.
This is how she currently looks..

This aftermarket bumper allows more air flow with the larger grilles.
In 2 weeks she will be fitted with this Rieger bumper as it will be a better fit as show season is coming round..it will be painted moro prior to wrapping..

Steve

Edited by V6RUL on Tuesday 27th November 15:40

[DanielJames]

Great project! Keep it up!

[madmover]

Mighty fine example, read about one similar in a magazine not too long ago. I love my TT, amazing cars and if i could afford it would love to do something similar. Looks to be a cracking project which youve done a great job on, love the wheels too! 10/10 for effort and 11/10 for execution

[BravoMikeWhiskey]

Fantastic, good effort, I bet she shifts.

My worry would be going OTT on the styling... looks great as it is.

[V6RUL]

Decided it was time to fit my new roof rails and to do a little how to..
New trims from Audi..

Split the pack to see one of the kits..

The rubbers are sided and should only be fitted one way.
Its a good idea to use a little soapy water as these suckers don't go on easy.
An extra set of hands would be quicker, start at one end and slide the rubber all the way along then inspect to ensure the rubbers are correctly in the track..


Rubbers installed..



There is vinyl sticky tape which protects the screw hole from metal on metal.
Time to build the access hatch up. It doesn't matter which door goes on which frame.
The door sits on the frame and a pin goes through the locating holes to hold them in place..




Once built up, there is RR [rear] and FR [front] stamped into the door frame, this identifies which door assembly goes where and they will not fit if it is mixed up. The assembly clips into the rail once you've got the clip the right way round..


Three rubber standoffs can be clipped in once the old assembly comes off the car and you can copy where and which way round they go..


To remove the old trims..
Open the boot and remove the plastic cover [finger in the hole and prise out from the bottom]..

This will reveal 1 Torx screw holding the rail in place..

Remove this screw and prize the rail out [just lift the rail an inch at the back and slowly ease the rail up until the front is freed and then slide the whole assembly away]
Clean and dry the exposed channel.
Install is the reverse of the removal but ensure to use soapy water when installing the new rail as the rubbers will be tight.
Apply lots of pressure evenly to ensure the rail is sitting flush..




Ok guys, the test fit was yesterday and here is what they look like now..satin black to match the grille



Steve

[rumple]

stunning car, usually have no time for tt's all style no substance, but yours is something else, hows she drive, intresting to see vag's v6 stripped down, unique engine, dont suppose youll really come across anything that you cant pass, will this car be used regular.

[V6RUL]

There are a few boosted R32s around but peeps seem to leave the V6 TT alone, not me.
Unfortunately the TT looks fast when stood still, so peeps expect it to be a sports car anyway, so my aim was to not dissappoint.
This is my daily and is quite docile due to the DSG, untill i squeeze the throttle, then the gates of hell start to open and there is very little that will be tailgating me.
Steve

[Dave Hedgehog]

Herman Toothrot said:

V6RUL said:

I have a performance haldex fitted for the mo and it seems to be coping fine.
I havnt done any driving vids yet as im waiting for the bigger numbers to start coming through.
The turbo fits in quite nicely between the block and the bulkhead..

Steve

I knew they were a narrow angle V6, but i didn't realise they were so narrow they are more or less a stright 6. Bit different the 2.7 & 2.8 Audi V6's.

lmao owned that engine for 5 years and never realised it was almost straight

and then you see this ofc

Edited by Dave Hedgehog on Sunday 22 January 08:36

[Dave Hedgehog]

stunning build OP

have you considered black rings?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-GLOSS-BLACK-FRONT-G...

[V6RUL]

Im not really into the super stealth look as i want some semblance of an OEM look.
I want a kinda MK1.5 version and with the added knowledge that it is a Q underneath.
There are a few changes afoot as im going offshore for work today and the indie will be installing
a few additional items.
I will post up when i get info and pics back.
Steve

[MikeATD]

Could you list your suspension modifications please? I am trying to sort some alignment products for my 8l s3 to try to solve wishbone angle problems with the car running low. Was wondering what you had done to sort this?

[V6RUL]

Hi Mike,
i have Eibach fast road adjustable coilies upfront and Eibach adjustable rears.
AST front topmounts.
Powerflex bushes front and rear.
Eiback rear 22mm ARB
Adj top rear tie bars

I am lowered approx 25mm front and 30mm rear.
My geo is neutral
Steve

[V6RUL]

Two weeks ago..

Now..New Rieger bumper fitted..New W12 Grille..Screamer Pipe exit fitted [puddle needs painting black]..

Ordered some new wheels as well..

Colour change thrown in as well..busy, busy, busy.
Steve

[Chr1sch]

I love the work you have put in to the car, engine, wheels, interior are all ace! I can't help but think I prefer the original 3.2 bumper though, the Reiger one looks like a phase 1 A6 from a distance. All IMO clearly, overall an amazing project :-)

[V6RUL]

Cheers for the comments.
The bumper change from OEM is too allow as much air in as possible to the rads [4] which seems to be even better at the mo, but summer will be the real test.
Steve