Mk1 Audi TT 225 - My first enthusiast car.

[Ayahuasca]

Best Audi ad for me was ‘Tell Charles I’m on my way...’

https://youtu.be/7qI4no2xDco

[Ructions]

CBurb said:

Ructions said:

I had a number of 225s both Coupe and Roadster, I didn’t like the 3.2, too heavy and thirsty for what it was, though I did have the 3.2 rear spoiler on most of my cars.
The 225 is very tuneable and the handling can easily be sorted.

I always loved this ad for the TT https://www.adforum.com/talent/10916-jimi-hendrix/...

What colours did you have for the 225s? How did the convertible drive compared to the coupe? Im not really keen on convertibles but I am intrigued whether or not the roadster wobbles and has scuttle shake?

Ive heard that about the V6. Loves a slurp of fossil juice and is a big lump right in the nose. Id love to give a V6 manual coupe a go for the experience. I do think they sound nice, but I'd be very surprised if I ended up getting one.

Im thinking of getting the V6 honeycomb rear valence for mine. Just a nice little OEM+ mod for the 225 to set it off nicely. Easy as pie to fit too.

That advert is amazing! Thank you for showing me that!

First TT was a grey roadster with baseball leather, it was less than a year old. I loved that car. Then I had a number of coupes, first one was plain old silver. It stopped one day, petrol gauge was showing quarter of a tank so we knew that wasn’t the issue. Couldn’t figure it out until a friend decided to add some more petrol just in case, turns out he was correct and I had the dreaded dashpod issue. Wasn’t a cheap fix in those days. I think the last one was an Elderberry coupe, an odd colour but it worked on the TT. Saw a nice one during the week that got me thinking I’d like a nice sorted TT again. Probably had seven or eight in different guises over the years.

Not as keen on the newer model, though there is a 2016 S locally that looks and sounds well.

[CBurb]

Ayahuasca said:

Best Audi ad for me was ‘Tell Charles I’m on my way...’

https://youtu.be/7qI4no2xDco

That advert is an absolute classic. So clever.

[CBurb]

Ructions said:

First TT was a grey roadster with baseball leather, it was less than a year old. I loved that car. Then I had a number of coupes, first one was plain old silver. It stopped one day, petrol gauge was showing quarter of a tank so we knew that wasn’t the issue. Couldn’t figure it out until a friend decided to add some more petrol just in case, turns out he was correct and I had the dreaded dashpod issue. Wasn’t a cheap fix in those days. I think the last one was an Elderberry coupe, an odd colour but it worked on the TT. Saw a nice one during the week that got me thinking I’d like a nice sorted TT again. Probably had seven or eight in different guises over the years.

Not as keen on the newer model, though there is a 2016 S locally that looks and sounds well.

Thank you for telling me about your TT history a bit! What did you think of the baseball leather?

Being very young when the TT came out, probably about 4 or 5, I don't remember the general reaction to the TT upon its release. Was there a bit of a buzz around it?

Oh dear I imagine that cost you a bit to get the dashpod rectified back then!

Elderberry is a lovely colour. Thumbs up from me there!

One thing I love about the TT is the colours that it came in. The standard palette was fantastic. My Moro Blue one is an example of that in my opinion. I know colour is subjective but I really like Moro Blue. Deep navy in the shade but really pops in the sunshine!

Combine that with the mix of Audi exclusive colours and you've got a TT kaleidoscope going on. Papaya Orange, Merlin Purple, Goodwood Green, Nogaro Blue etc etc.

[TTOBES]

I worked at an Audi dealer as a driver when the MK1 was still in production so was driving a fair few of them with delivery miles and I've wanted one ever since. I remember seeing a customer car, a 150 in Elderberry, coming off the transporter and it looked great. I got a 3.2 because it's a second car and lives somewhere else so it's not a mile muncher. Mine's Mauritius with Anis but have to say Moro with Anis was the pairing I was looking for, but as I wanted a manual I told myself not to be too fussy.

[CBurb]

TTOBES said:

I worked at an Audi dealer as a driver when the MK1 was still in production so was driving a fair few of them with delivery miles and I've wanted one ever since. I remember seeing a customer car, a 150 in Elderberry, coming off the transporter and it looked great. I got a 3.2 because it's a second car and lives somewhere else so it's not a mile muncher. Mine's Mauritius with Anis but have to say Moro with Anis was the pairing I was looking for, but as I wanted a manual I told myself not to be too fussy.

That’s a really cool insight into the dealership world around the time of the TT launch. I bet it was awesome to see them new. Was there a general excitement about them? From customers and/or the dealership staff?

Mauritius and Anis is a great combo. Your like me then; definitely prioritise the manual!

[jimbouk]

OP, Reckon it should have a few more miles in it.

My 225 roadster has clocked up 260,000 still on original clutch

Currently being rejuvenated with a new front subframe and haldex unit after 20 years.

Dread to think how many tyres I have had fitted over that time ….

Just keep on changing the oil regularly!

Edited by jimbouk on Friday 25th June 17:40

[aaron_2000]

Other than the awful visibility, these are brilliant cars. Way more practical than people realise too

[CBurb]

jimbouk said:

OP, Reckon it should have a few more miles in it.

My 225 roadster has clocked up 260,000 still on original clutch

Currently being rejuvenated with a new front subframe and haldex unit after 20 years.

Dread to think how many tyres I have had fitted over that time ….

Just keep on changing the oil regularly!

Edited by jimbouk on Friday 25th June 17:40

260,000! That does encourage me I have to say! Would love to see the results of that work!

Got some new oil for it already, will be updating when I put it in

[CBurb]

aaron_2000 said:

Other than the awful visibility, these are brilliant cars. Way more practical than people realise too

I deffo agree about the practicality. The boot is far larger than people realise! Plus its got a good size interior too. I have a lanky frame so fitting in a smallish car is always a bonus.

[CBurb]

Hello! TT update.

Firstly, it's been lovely talking to you guys about the TT. Its been really great and has meant a lot.

Last Saturday, I took the car to London for a shopping trip with a friend. Performed flawlessly. Easy to drive in London. I love how you don't have to drive like a prick to hear the turbo. It gently inhales and exhales audibly under normal acceleration. Also, I feel comfortable in it on long journeys. 4 hours or so in the car that day and my lanky frame was absolutely fine in there.

TT in Westfield shopping centre



However, a bit of a problem occurred afterwards, which fortunately I spotted before it became a massive one.

When going out to look at the car in the evening, I spotted a bulge in one of the front tyres. Game over for that one.



Bit of a shame as while the tyres are a nondescript brand, I was going to make use of the good tread on them before upgrading to some Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres when the time came.

However, poo happens. So I found two PS4 tyres on Gumtree for a great price that had ample tread depth, stuck the TT up on axle stands and took the two front wheels to get these new Michelins fitted in my ever trusty Polo.

Safely in the back of the Polo



Fitted on the Audi.



Incidentally. Whilst the TT was up on the stands, there was a break in the rain and I had an evening spare, so I treated it to its first wash. It was quite dirty as the following photos show and I was desperate to see it looking sharp!





I cracked out my pressure washer and my products and got to work. This was just a "good wash." No decontamination on body, polish or wax etc. That will come. Just a degreaser/traffic film remover, snow foam and the good old fashioned two bucket method.







I did decide to use some iron remover on the wheels as I had them off anyway. Look at that purple! So much brake dust!



Anyways, once I stuck the wheels back on with their new rubber, I took it out for a drive. It had been 5 or so days so I was desperate. Drove some lovely flowing country roads to Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Jeremy Clarkson's one in Chipping Norton. Well worth a visit and provided a nice location for a photoshoot!

[martin mrt]

That looks a cracking example you have there.

I think these have came through the long in the tooth mid life stage well and values will only go one way now.

Original unmolested ones are getting harder to find it seems.

[bangerhoarder]

I tend to jump in on TT thread as I like the cars - on my second 225 which I bought on a whim while I still owned the first. Punted number 1 on as it was a bit of a hound.

I’m a big fan. They’re not that ‘fun’ to drive (I have a Puma for that) but capable, fast (when remapped) great grip, and fairly simple mechanically. The list of issues they can suffer from is well documented and long, but oil sludging is the most critical. That should be checked as soon as possible after purchase.

Keep an eye on the vacuum, PCV and boost pipework. I once lost brake assistance due to this cracking on the servo feed (slight browning occurred). The wastegate and diverter valve control valves are also prone to dying, reducing performance. Stripping this equipment off the car is popular but I wouldn’t recommend it.

I haven’t done every job on mine (garage did the cam belt and the oil pump) but I know my way around a fair bit of them.

[Court_S]

How was the traffic around the farm shop? It’s been pretty bad from what I can gather.

I have family in Chipping Norton so a trip there is very much on the cards.

[Drive it fix it repeat]

I bought one about a year ago, checked everything I could before I bought it, test drive etc. Seemed like I had found a good one…. for about 3 weeks. After that everything that could go wrong has basically. It is currently sat at the end of my road where it has been since Christmas as I am sick of the sight of it. Hopefully yours is better behaved but it has put me right off them at the moment.

[Jandywa]

Superb cars. I had a TT Quattro Sport for nearly 6 years and absolutely loved it. It was bulletproof, and always felt quicker than it’s horsepower suggested (mine was standard). And the grip. Sweet Jesus the grip. Until it understeered of course.
Keep on top of the maintenance and it won’t put a foot wrong. Awesome bits of kit

[Ructions]

The QS is the sweet spot of the MK1 range, those seats are fantastic, though I reckon they would be a little snug these days. Over 10K for a good one and as they are becoming rarer the price will only go one way.

[cadmunkey]

Loved my Mk1 TT, still one of my favourite cars I ever owned. Hated the Mk2 so never bought one when they launched. Enjoy your new car, looks in decent nick. I always wonder what happened to mine

[cerb4.5lee]

I've loved these ever since they first came out(well apart from being a rear passenger in one on the way to the RAC Rally in Wales years ago!). Agree with others and they still look great both inside and out.

Enjoy yours.

[geraintthomas]

Another AutoFinesse user over here, spotted the buckets from a mile off!

Beautiful car, hope you have many smiles and miles in it.