RE: Audi TT RS Sport Edition | Driven
Discussion
twizellb said:
yonex said:
av185 said:
I'd wager you would in any number of more focused road cars assuming equally competent drivers. Yes, the Audi is undoubtedly reasonably quick in a straight line. But under more challenging driving conditions, and not necessarily totally high speed related driving conditions (to pacify those snowflakes on here who might be offended by anyone possibly killing bunnies on the public road over 70mph lol), things would rapidly start to go downhill (literally) 
: for the Audi.
Especially a road similar to this. Ok, a little extreme but you get my point. It would all be about max possible speed on the straights, best performance on braking, turn in and cornering capabilities together with optimum weight distribution under power and out of corner acceleration under max tyre limits.
Anyone who thinks the Audi wouldn't be way out of its depth needs to have a serious word with themselves.
Well, if you read the Autocar review what you’re saying is the polar opposite.: for the Audi.Especially a road similar to this. Ok, a little extreme but you get my point. It would all be about max possible speed on the straights, best performance on braking, turn in and cornering capabilities together with optimum weight distribution under power and out of corner acceleration under max tyre limits.
Anyone who thinks the Audi wouldn't be way out of its depth needs to have a serious word with themselves.
They concluded the TTRS was faster than anything this side of a 911 turbo and GTR and that whilst displaying the usual ‘fast Audi’ traits it carried massive speed cross country. I’m sure you think you would destroy one on Stelvio pass but I’d wager you’d run out of talent trying. The Audi, for me, is deeply impressive. So what if it doesn’t have the last dregs of feel, it’s a modern road production car, they’re all devoid of feel. For that you need a lightweight vehicle, Caterfield and the like, but that’s a different discussion. Although I’ll point out it appears you’re lost in ultimate track times (which you wouldn’t have a hope of matching).
It’s a 50K car, why are you bothered, is it your position to make yourself feel better by reminding everyone (again) about your GT3? I’d have thought you’d fully understand the value of the TT RS and what it achieves for its price. Sub 4 sec 60, faster than any Porsche in a straight line up to the 911 turbo and a proper engine, not a farty 4 pot! Secure in the wet, not too precious to use and nice place to sit. It’s fast, not ‘reasonably quick’, unless you Class you’re own car as a bit tardy?
The real value though is to get under the skin of Porsche owners. Priceless, just shows what an insecure bunch you are
Stop being so judgemental.
Don't think I've ever seen someone get such a dry bumming on a thread and fails completely to see it!!
Really does remind me of the (piss take) Harry Enfield of such characters!
I'll bet his dad could beat my dad up too!!
twizellb said:
yonex said:
av185 said:
I'd wager you would in any number of more focused road cars assuming equally competent drivers. Yes, the Audi is undoubtedly reasonably quick in a straight line. But under more challenging driving conditions, and not necessarily totally high speed related driving conditions (to pacify those snowflakes on here who might be offended by anyone possibly killing bunnies on the public road over 70mph lol), things would rapidly start to go downhill (literally) : for the Audi.
Especially a road similar to this. Ok, a little extreme but you get my point. It would all be about max possible speed on the straights, best performance on braking, turn in and cornering capabilities together with optimum weight distribution under power and out of corner acceleration under max tyre limits.
Anyone who thinks the Audi wouldn't be way out of its depth needs to have a serious word with themselves.
Well, if you read the Autocar review what you’re saying is the polar opposite.: for the Audi.Especially a road similar to this. Ok, a little extreme but you get my point. It would all be about max possible speed on the straights, best performance on braking, turn in and cornering capabilities together with optimum weight distribution under power and out of corner acceleration under max tyre limits.
Anyone who thinks the Audi wouldn't be way out of its depth needs to have a serious word with themselves.
They concluded the TTRS was faster than anything this side of a 911 turbo and GTR and that whilst displaying the usual ‘fast Audi’ traits it carried massive speed cross country. I’m sure you think you would destroy one on Stelvio pass but I’d wager you’d run out of talent trying. The Audi, for me, is deeply impressive. So what if it doesn’t have the last dregs of feel, it’s a modern road production car, they’re all devoid of feel. For that you need a lightweight vehicle, Caterfield and the like, but that’s a different discussion. Although I’ll point out it appears you’re lost in ultimate track times (which you wouldn’t have a hope of matching).
It’s a 50K car, why are you bothered, is it your position to make yourself feel better by reminding everyone (again) about your GT3? I’d have thought you’d fully understand the value of the TT RS and what it achieves for its price. Sub 4 sec 60, faster than any Porsche in a straight line up to the 911 turbo and a proper engine, not a farty 4 pot! Secure in the wet, not too precious to use and nice place to sit. It’s fast, not ‘reasonably quick’, unless you Class you’re own car as a bit tardy?
The real value though is to get under the skin of Porsche owners. Priceless, just shows what an insecure bunch you are
Stop being so judgemental.
Had manual 2009 version of TT RS coupe.
It had a bit more umph, to the "tune" of 420hp and 600nm.
I would not call it dull.
Yes, it understeers, especially if you accelerate vigorously from low speed and turn at the same time.
At higher speeds, on wet surfaces, it did 4-wheel slides, which was fun.
I liked my TTRS a lot.
Mine did not have bucket seats, and it need them.
Also, imho, given the way is laid out and the way it drives, this car is better with a dual-clutch rather than with a manual.
On the new one I do no like the look of the front (too much going on) and the wheels.
I switched to 997 Turbo afterwards and that was another level of performance altogether.
It is tuned as well, but it was not the power that I noticed first, but the way it turns already at slow speeds (no understeer and light front) and the way gearbox works (super precise and with factory short throw shifter, after driving Turbo the shifter on TTRS felt somehow loose, inaccurate and too long throw).
It had a bit more umph, to the "tune" of 420hp and 600nm.
I would not call it dull.
Yes, it understeers, especially if you accelerate vigorously from low speed and turn at the same time.
At higher speeds, on wet surfaces, it did 4-wheel slides, which was fun.
I liked my TTRS a lot.
Mine did not have bucket seats, and it need them.
Also, imho, given the way is laid out and the way it drives, this car is better with a dual-clutch rather than with a manual.
On the new one I do no like the look of the front (too much going on) and the wheels.
I switched to 997 Turbo afterwards and that was another level of performance altogether.
It is tuned as well, but it was not the power that I noticed first, but the way it turns already at slow speeds (no understeer and light front) and the way gearbox works (super precise and with factory short throw shifter, after driving Turbo the shifter on TTRS felt somehow loose, inaccurate and too long throw).
av185 said:
Kasperoff said:
Sounds like a great car, but it's the most awkward looking thing. I like the vanilla TT shape (I had a Mk1), but it doesn't lend itself to being tarted up. The backend especially lacks any kind of cohesion. One of the most out-of-place rear wings I've seen.
Not only out of place but serves no purpose whatsoever.But, as you clearly know, haters gonna hate.
av185 said:
yonex said:
av185 said:
The only reason it has been the subject of discussion is because some deluded posters claim the Audi is as rapid. 
I'd wager you wouldn't get past one on the road. : for the Audi.Especially a road similar to this. Ok, a little extreme but you get my point. It would all be about max possible speed on the straights, best performance on braking, turn in and cornering capabilities together with optimum weight distribution under power and out of corner acceleration under max tyre limits.
Anyone who thinks the Audi wouldn't be way out of its depth needs to have a serious word with themselves.
Like Flüelapass in the spring, wet roads. It was fun, 4-wheels slides and all.
Understeer is there, it is a front-heavy car, but one adjusts the driving style to that layout, and it has really good traction that TTRS.
Tim bo said:
Sums it up for me.
Not quite as quick as the TT RS, but I prefer full RWD, and it looks much better. The proportions of the TT have always looked off to my eye.
Tim bo said:
Not quite as quick as the TT RS, but I prefer full RWD, and it looks much better. The proportions of the TT have always looked off to my eye.
The TTRS gets a low 0-60 time because of the launch control and 4wd.Once on the move I'm sure there wouldn't be much difference against the M2 Comp.
I love all the threads where av185 chips in. So long as we all agree that everything in his garage is quicker, more expensive, better, newer, sexier and shinier than anything in anyone else's garage, in any conditions, with any driver, at any time on any road then that's great and we can all move on.
Rawwr said:
I love all the threads where av185 chips in. So long as we all agree that everything in his garage is quicker, more expensive, better, newer, sexier and shinier than anything in anyone else's garage, in any conditions, with any driver, at any time on any road then that's great and we can all move on.
Most of his garage would b quicker than virtually anything.That said, in the hands of an average driver, on a wet road, the TTRS is going to be quicker than almost anything else, regardless if price bracket.
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