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[mr wilks]

Cheers all just been in the garage for a sit in it , , sad i know , , but they are so well styled inside , everything has obviously had a great amount of thought put into it EG , All the central dash vents & switches are symmetrically balanced & so you don,t spoil that look by moving the temp or fan speed dial they operate on a click left or click right but look like a dial as in any other car i love that kind of thinking & the way the window switches are hidden behind the hand grab on door ? brilliance or common sense ???

I still sit in mine in the garage every now and again

I have come to love the functional simplicity of the Zs interior, but I remember being in an old boss' TT years ago when they were new and enjoying the feel inside.

They MK1,s are kind of unique but only now after spending some time behind the wheel can i see where the inspiration came from
IMO they modelled it on the Porsche 964 . . inside & out . The mirrors , the way the front & the rear form an arc as opposed to a wedge ?
The way it hunkers down the faster it goes is pure aircooled 911 behaviour & the feel inside the cabin really reminds me of my 964

 

[mr wilks]

Nice Andy, I love the V6 Alloys.

If you are planning on modding;

http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=157118

Check out OSIR too, they do some great stuff for the MK1

http://www.osirdesign.com/

LOL , i did this this morning Dan , , ,really waken,s up the tone , 50MPH there is a drone but that just encourages you to drive out of it now sounds like my neighbours £45k S4

 

[Bing]

I know nothing about TTs - is yours the 3.2 mr wilks ? If it is... Is it noticeably quicker than your Z4C ?

 

[mr wilks]

I know nothing about TTs - is yours the 3.2 mr wilks ? If it is... Is it noticeably quicker than your Z4C ?

It is the 3.2 Bing (250BHP) but with a supposedly quicker gearbox in the DSG , in reality after driving them both i would say nothing in them performance wise .
The TT however rides the bumps far better & feels more a cruiser than a sports so depends what suits your needs ?

Should also add that the sport button on the TT is similar to the Z , when activated :evil: its like sticking your fingers in the 240v , , revs right around to the redline at 7k which for me is alarming & in all honesty there is no need on uk roads for it , anyone who drives with this on is destined for a accident or a stay at HM pleasure :wink:

 

[spokes]

Nice motor Andy.

Keep us posted on how you get on. I was looking at these before I bought your Z4C.

An in depth comparison after owning for a while at some point would be really interesting.

Hope you enjoy as much as the Z4C

Still enjoying the Z4C by the way

 

[inkey$]

Very good choice for the money Mr.W. How many miles? I remember these launching and being blown away by the styling, both interior and exterior. Shame they had to add that tiny spoiler after they started rolling but I'm sure it's a token gesture and the problem was never as bad as the press made out.

IMO I'd keep the wheels OEM as they're part of that pure Audi design and would have been considered just as hard as the interior bods considered those switches.

My brother had a Mk1 albeit smaller engined and I drove it once. As you say, supremely comfortable but for me the engine in his anyway, sounded...how do I explain this....sort if hollow. Compared to the 3.0 Z I was rolling it just felt oddly fragile. Probably his car though as he sold it 6 months later

Enjoy your new toy and more pics when you have them.

 

[mr wilks]

Nice motor Andy.

Keep us posted on how you get on. I was looking at these before I bought your Z4C.

An in depth comparison after owning for a while at some point would be really interesting.

Hope you enjoy as much as the Z4C

Still enjoying the Z4C by the way

Thanks Chris , early thoughts are the Zcoupe is ahead on looks but the TT wins on the V6 noise ,interior style & driving comfort
. I made no secret of my dislike for the Z sports seats , They may look good but i certainly didn,t fancy a long euro jaunt in them
Only time will tell if the TT is a match for the Z in the reliability league ? By all accounts i will be needing a VAG specialist on a regular basis :wink:

 

[mr wilks]

Very good choice for the money Mr.W. How many miles? I remember these launching and being blown away by the styling, both interior and exterior. Shame they had to add that tiny spoiler after they started rolling but I'm sure it's a token gesture and the problem was never as bad as the press made out.

IMO I'd keep the wheels OEM as they're part of that pure Audi design and would have been considered just as hard as the interior bods considered those switches.

My brother had a Mk1 albeit smaller engined and I drove it once. As you say, supremely comfortable but for me the engine in his anyway, sounded...how do I explain this....sort if hollow. Compared to the 3.0 Z I was rolling it just felt oddly fragile. Probably his car though as he sold it 6 months later

Enjoy your new toy and more pics when you have them.

Cheers Inkey
Its covered 79k with 2 prev owners & i would honestly say the interior condition is better than any other used car ive ever owned ( over 20 at a rough count)
Wheels i like & want to keep the car as factory as poss so a refurb is planned for them but i do intend fitting 20mm spacers on the rears to bring them out
The 1.8T 225,s are possibly simpler to fix & will feel nippier due to lighter engine / turbo but i,m not a massive turbo fan TBH & who can resist a V6 burble :lol:

 

[Ewazix]

Nice car and a sure fire future classic so keeping it factory is a wise move, V6 and tin top is the way to go with the Bauhaus Mk1 TT IMHO

 

[Beetlegav]

Nice motor! I considered one of these before the z4 too but decided to spend the extra.

I'll keep an eye out for you

 

[Beetlegav]

Nice motor! I considered one of these before the z4 too but decided to spend the extra.

I'll keep an eye out for you