Any TT RS owners, past or present?

[wonkydonkey]

I'm looking to buy a 2009-2014 Audi TT RS in the near future. I'm not 100% decided on auto or manual, but as it'll be my daily car, there is an argument for it being my first automatic car. I plan on remapping it too - something the DSG clutch pack would deal with better than the manual clutch.

Has anyone on here ever owned one? Got any handy tips/suggestions for me as I embark upon my search? I owned a 2009 TT TDI S Line for a few years and loved it, so I can't see how having twice the power in the same chassis can be a bad thing? :evil:

 

[Zoomer]

I think Mr Wilks son has/had one . Best to PM him though as I don’t think he’s on the forum a lot since he’s had his 997

 

[wonkydonkey]

I think Mr Wilks son has/had one . Best to PM him though as I don’t think he’s on the forum a lot since he’s had his 997

Thanks for that. Any input, [ref]mr wilks[/ref]?

 

[DPG]

Good cars, quick and sound lovely.

The only negative thing I know about them is the manual gearboxes had issues pre 2011.

I tested a sepang manual before getting the Z4M and it was a lovely effortless drive.

 

[wonkydonkey]

Good cars, quick and sound lovely.

The only negative thing I know about them is the manual gearboxes had issues pre 2011.

I tested a sepang manual before getting the Z4M and it was a lovely effortless drive.

Interesting, I'll look into the gearbox issue, thanks. They are rather nice in Sepang Blue! The wingback seats are firmly on the wishlist also.

 

[DPG]

Good cars, quick and sound lovely.

The only negative thing I know about them is the manual gearboxes had issues pre 2011.

I tested a sepang manual before getting the Z4M and it was a lovely effortless drive.

Interesting, I'll look into the gearbox issue, thanks. They are rather nice in Sepang Blue! The wingback seats are firmly on the wishlist also.

The one I tested had wingbacks, really nice seats.

The gearbox issue was probably related to modded cars

 

[wonkydonkey]

The one I tested had wingbacks, really nice seats.

The gearbox issue was probably related to modded cars

It would appear synchromeshes are the weak link, and even give trouble in standard cars. A good reason to lean towards the DSG perhaps.

 

[mr wilks]

I think Mr Wilks son has/had one . Best to PM him though as I don’t think he’s on the forum a lot since he’s had his 997

Thanks for that. Any input, [ref]mr wilks[/ref]?

Just a all round awesome machine , my son has had the full honours in fast VAGs , all sensibly modified & without question his TTRS was way out there in terms of being capable , fast , specced & in his ownership ( 12 months 70k 2010 manual) ultra reliable .
Now the negative & this might not be the same for you so don't be put off .
At the time he was about to part i fancied it as a winter weekender , we had agreed a price for me to buy it but each time we had been out & switched cars (i was ZMR at the time) i found the Audi dull & totally unconnecting from a drivers perspective , it was brutally fast in the straights & with mag ride it could do it in & out of the bends too but each time i got out felt little desire to drive it again .
His was decatted with full Miltek system , uprated intercooler & clutch running 435bhp , add the quattro system it was embarrassing trying to keep up in the ZMR .
Try one out , certainly have supercar performance figures for sub £20k

 

[wonkydonkey]

Thanks for that account [ref]mr wilks[/ref]. I've had a few Audis now and I understand what you mean about the dullness. They're not very 'alive' but, in my TT in particular, the stability and sure-footedness outweighed my desire for tactility. My 3.0i E85 has been loads of fun but I've found the feel of electric steering to be less desirable than "Audi" steering. I could go for a Z4M for its hydraulic steering, but as I'd like to revert to having only one car for a bit, I'd rather have the refinement of the Audi over an E85/6. I'll miss the Z4's keen chassis and tuneful six, without doubt, but nothing's forever, as they say Your son's car sounds like a bit of a missile!

 

[mr wilks]

Great review here if you haven't seen it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbn6P8UNth0 interesting point of note they weigh the same as a ZMR :wink: yet oodles more torque from the 2.5T so no wonder they move like $hit through a goose

 

[wonkydonkey]

[ref]mr wilks[/ref] I had seen that as it happen, thanks! Sh1t through a goose Way more storage for all my hairdryers and combs, too

 

[james28]

Concur with what Mr Wilks said
Also owned one loved it quality 5 pot harps back to the Early quattro cars.
The interior is a beautiful place to be
My only worry was everyone wanted to steal it :thumbsdown:

 

[wonkydonkey]

[ref]james28[/ref] did you have attempted thefts on yours?

 

[mr wilks]

[ref]james28[/ref] did you have attempted thefts on yours?

The ones with wingbacks appear to be the ones targeted most , one reason my son bought without them

 

[wonkydonkey]

[ref]james28[/ref] did you have attempted thefts on yours?

The ones with wingbacks appear to be the ones targeted most , one reason my son bought without them

Ugh. Well this is not really something I had factored in. Living in the peaceful Somerset countryside I forget that crime is a thing. Hmmm... :thumbsdown:

 

[mr wilks]

[ref]james28[/ref] did you have attempted thefts on yours?

The ones with wingbacks appear to be the ones targeted most , one reason my son bought without them

Ugh. Well this is not really something I had factored in. Living in the peaceful Somerset countryside I forget that crime is a thing. Hmmm... :thumbsdown:

Highly unlikely you will have any issues , my lad regularly goes into Manchester / Leeds so prime territory for scallys who have a liking for nice things but don't like grafting to earn them

 

[james28]

I got the car when it was 9 months old and from Coventry listers. Unfortunately car crime is terrible especially foe fast audis.I was always mindful of how long anyone had been behind me and sometimes if coming back late at night would change my routes.They are amazing cars 175 mph 0-60 4 seconds brilliant handling and a great interior.A bit numb in feeling and feel.Choose carefully you not considered an rs3 ?

 

[wonkydonkey]

I got the car when it was 9 months old and from Coventry listers. Unfortunately car crime is terrible especially foe fast audis.I was always mindful of how long anyone had been behind me and sometimes if coming back late at night would change my routes.They are amazing cars 175 mph 0-60 4 seconds brilliant handling and a great interior.A bit numb in feeling and feel.Choose carefully you not considered an rs3 ?

The TT RS certainly has impressive figures on its spec sheet. Having lived with a TT for a few years before, I really enjoyed the mix of practicality, looks and lateral acceleration levels. Doubling the power can only make that better, in my mind! I replaced the 2009 TT S Line with a 2010 A3 S Line and was instantly disappointed by the amount of body roll and comparatively lackadaisical direction change it offered. I bought it for practicality rather than for its handling, but I suspect the RS3 would have similar roll issues. I also really don't want a 5 door hatchback, though it must be a great family car for someone who wants pace as well.

 

[james28]

Op i dont think you will regret buying the ttrs
Supercar quick point to point and a great place to sit.

 

[mr wilks]

You clearly like a fast VAG so a possible alternative to consider that i really enjoyed driving was a Scirocco R , quirky looks , quality cabin , cheaper to buy , easily mapped/ tweaked into a potent performer & with the intelligent front diff in & out of bends like a quattro , really impressive levels of torque & grip for a fwd car .