Big mileage log...
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Up at the crack of sparrows today. Using the various school runs as an excuse to give the TT a run through a mixture of clear country lanes and... suburban standing traffic.
Wheel alignment needs sorting (pesky warning lights = spend!) and is booked in tomorrow. All four need adjusting apparently as '...it's a Quattro and all four could have now been changed in quick succession without the required wheel adjustments'.
Driving lovely this morning. She's now crossed the 190k barrier.
Clearly recent spend has jacked up the economy of running her but given this was self inflicted (stood still for a year) I believe that to be a false economy so happy to crack on.
It was a real thrill to open the curtains this morning and see the TT parked on the driveway and ready to go. A year of more sedate / practical motoring will do that to you I guess! Either way, she looked stunning in the early morning sun.
Wheel alignment needs sorting (pesky warning lights = spend!) and is booked in tomorrow. All four need adjusting apparently as '...it's a Quattro and all four could have now been changed in quick succession without the required wheel adjustments'.
Driving lovely this morning. She's now crossed the 190k barrier.
Clearly recent spend has jacked up the economy of running her but given this was self inflicted (stood still for a year) I believe that to be a false economy so happy to crack on.
It was a real thrill to open the curtains this morning and see the TT parked on the driveway and ready to go. A year of more sedate / practical motoring will do that to you I guess! Either way, she looked stunning in the early morning sun.
£82 this morning at SRS Tyres of Bromley for wheel alignment and a repair to the central exhaust coupling. The latter was snapped when I bought it. As it was on the ramps I thought let's get another annoying little rattle dealt with.
It was good to have a nose around under the car too. All looks much 'cleaner' that I expected. Far less corrosion than I would have associated with a car of this age.
There is an outstanding issue with the slight un-alignment of the rear near-side wheel that I am told will cause a little uneven wear to the outside edge. SRS we're not able to adjust/repair today and said this requires an upgrade of something or other but I have to be honest, it was early on a Saturday morning, I was low on caffeine and wasn't really listening! All I was listening out for was 'it's definitely safe', 'it won't affect the ABS/TCS/Quattro' and 'not urgent'.
Annoying ABS light is now extinguished and no faults remain on my VAGcom.
What has just started however is the interior light has decided to remain permanently on. Looking this up, it's a common issue with TTs and an easy fix. I'm hoping ten mins with YouTube later will have this sorted.
It was good to have a nose around under the car too. All looks much 'cleaner' that I expected. Far less corrosion than I would have associated with a car of this age.
There is an outstanding issue with the slight un-alignment of the rear near-side wheel that I am told will cause a little uneven wear to the outside edge. SRS we're not able to adjust/repair today and said this requires an upgrade of something or other but I have to be honest, it was early on a Saturday morning, I was low on caffeine and wasn't really listening! All I was listening out for was 'it's definitely safe', 'it won't affect the ABS/TCS/Quattro' and 'not urgent'.
Annoying ABS light is now extinguished and no faults remain on my VAGcom.
What has just started however is the interior light has decided to remain permanently on. Looking this up, it's a common issue with TTs and an easy fix. I'm hoping ten mins with YouTube later will have this sorted.
Anyone had any joy with WD-40 as a trim enhancer?
I was given the tip today. A brilliant, low-cost equivalent.
I've had a shot and it looks absolutely brilliant. It's also brought the headlights back to a nice clear presentation.
I suspect it'll last all of two minutes but thought I'd throw it out there.
I'd put up some pics but the light was failing. Maybe tomorrow if I get some time for a tinker.
I was given the tip today. A brilliant, low-cost equivalent.
I've had a shot and it looks absolutely brilliant. It's also brought the headlights back to a nice clear presentation.
I suspect it'll last all of two minutes but thought I'd throw it out there.
I'd put up some pics but the light was failing. Maybe tomorrow if I get some time for a tinker.
Cheers, Dave. Really enjoying keeping it going. When I cast my mind back to the day I bought it, it's fair to say she has surpassed expectation. That said, I did think that spending £700 on her over the last couple of weeks meant it's become a bit of a 'Trigger's Broom' scenario!
Glad to say the WD40 sheen is as good today as it was upon application. No grit or otherwise sticking to it despite a good 100 miles of motorway mileage this week.
Engine has been purring too. No coughing or spluttering or smoking despite the long stint dormant. I can't honestly say that I have noticed any particular improvements post additives. I remain an additive cynic!
The car has a lovely sturdiness to it thanks to the 4 x new coils. Feels like it's on rails taking corners and bends with a nice bit of pace.
Just started gathering quotes to have the front bumper repaired and resprayed. The cracks are screwing with my OCD!
Glad to say the WD40 sheen is as good today as it was upon application. No grit or otherwise sticking to it despite a good 100 miles of motorway mileage this week.
Engine has been purring too. No coughing or spluttering or smoking despite the long stint dormant. I can't honestly say that I have noticed any particular improvements post additives. I remain an additive cynic!
The car has a lovely sturdiness to it thanks to the 4 x new coils. Feels like it's on rails taking corners and bends with a nice bit of pace.
Just started gathering quotes to have the front bumper repaired and resprayed. The cracks are screwing with my OCD!
I installed Bluetooth calls and music capability in the old girl today. Sick and tired of the tape player and non-functioning CD multi-changer.
I've cheated though! I bought a UE Megaboom Bluetooth speaker and bungee rope.
I poked the bungee rope between the rear seats to make a loop. Fastened the loop around the Megaboom and connected to the ciggie lighter via a 2m micro USB cable running down, under the front seats and up to the socket.
Mobile phone attached to the windscreen by a Grip Go cradle.
£140 all in.
Ok, so Bose it ain't but it's a flexible (and portable... and removable... and cheap!) retrofit audio option.
I've cheated though! I bought a UE Megaboom Bluetooth speaker and bungee rope.
I poked the bungee rope between the rear seats to make a loop. Fastened the loop around the Megaboom and connected to the ciggie lighter via a 2m micro USB cable running down, under the front seats and up to the socket.
Mobile phone attached to the windscreen by a Grip Go cradle.
£140 all in.
Ok, so Bose it ain't but it's a flexible (and portable... and removable... and cheap!) retrofit audio option.
https://youtu.be/C5UjdciKxCc
I remember watching this when Hammond first presented it. Amazing how the enthusiasm he generated sticks with me today... even with THAT hair!
I was pondering build quality today during the school run. 15 years down the line and my TT still feels like a quality sports coupe inside and out. Compare that to my S-Max Titanium X Sport which (just four years down the line) is already looking shabby and uninspiring.
Audi, I salute you.
I remember watching this when Hammond first presented it. Amazing how the enthusiasm he generated sticks with me today... even with THAT hair!
I was pondering build quality today during the school run. 15 years down the line and my TT still feels like a quality sports coupe inside and out. Compare that to my S-Max Titanium X Sport which (just four years down the line) is already looking shabby and uninspiring.
Audi, I salute you.
Morning!
I’m not scientifically calculating the MPG but can say I’ve been hugely impressed so far versus initial expectations. Coming pretty much straight from RX-8 ownership, I thought I’d be somewhere in that ball park (20 MPG or worse, typically). I’d be comfortable saying that I reckon I’m getting circa 50 MPG from her presently as my fuel input is definitely inline with my former 1.9l A4 TDi.
Strict use of the cruise control and keeping the revs down on the school runs.
I’m not scientifically calculating the MPG but can say I’ve been hugely impressed so far versus initial expectations. Coming pretty much straight from RX-8 ownership, I thought I’d be somewhere in that ball park (20 MPG or worse, typically). I’d be comfortable saying that I reckon I’m getting circa 50 MPG from her presently as my fuel input is definitely inline with my former 1.9l A4 TDi.
Strict use of the cruise control and keeping the revs down on the school runs.
194k miles and the old girl is still doing me proud. This week she has made mince meat of the snow between my home on the LKB and deeper into Kent. The downside has been not being able to blag the odd snow day!
Running smoothly. Engine management light keeps popping on and VAGCOM stages it’s a coolant temperature sensor fault. I changed one of these myself no long after purchase. The other one is a bit of a bugger to reach so I’m having my local mobile mechanic sort this once the weather improves.
Just had a coil change too. The car went into limp mode a couple of weeks back. The faulty coil was immediately recognised and fixed giving the TT a fresh breath of energy.
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