My TT Build Thread!

[hexadec0079]

My build thread hopefully will not be as drawn out as Pinky's but it might get there. This is just a long term goal and accomplishment. I hope to have everything done by February so I can attend Feb Fling and a HPDE at VIR.

Specs.~ MK1 Audi TT 1.8T 180hp, Quattro, Manual, Black on Grey leather. Current Mileage 85,000 or so.

Maintenance~ Replace Haldex controller, front CV boot, Timing belt and metal water pump, new spark plugs, new pcv/oil seperator set up.

Engine~ Engine Tune, TIP, 3'' Downpipe, Custom dual exhaust, water injection, Swiss cheese airbox, descreen MAF.

Transmission~ VR6 clutch and flywheel (eventually)

Interior~ Boost gauge

Suspension~ coilovers or cup kit, large rear sway bar

Brakes~ braided line, ATE blue fluid, ESC stage 1 kit with 2 piece rotors, Hawk HPS pads

Exterior~ New Wheels, new front lip, dual rear valence, uprated fog lights


I will post periodical updates and probably ask a lot of newbish questions as this is still my first modern car.
~Thanks all, Patrick~:pimp:

[hexadec0079]

So far the MAF is de-screened and the airbox cut up. Also I have installed a Forge splitter valve and the boost gauge.

Anyone have a review on this suspension or recommendations for a moderately priced suspension?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Coilovers-Suspension-Lowering-Kit-Audi-TT-98-04_W0QQitemZ200185202071QQihZ010QQcategoryZ33586QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[sflemon]

I would buy a name brand coilover, especially if going to VIR.

Also, quote from that ebay link you posted:


This Sport Kit will fit all
- Audi TT (09.98 - 2004) 8N
1.8 and 1.8T Roadster and Coupe
won't fit Quattro !!

[hexadec0079]

Did not see that part... Well any suggestions for sub $900 suspension?

[afinley]

stay away from Precious Roy's High Performance stuff off ebay?

Koni Yellows and some Neuspeed Race springs

[Vampire Cockroach]

stay away from Precious Roy's High Performance stuff off ebay?

Koni Yellows and some Neuspeed Race springs

+1

those ebay coils look like rebranded vmaxx's

[hexadec0079]

Update:

~Unitronic Stage 1+
~Removed resonator in exhaust
~Painted wheels

~Ordered HPA haldex controller!

[Boosted.:R]

Orange or blue?

[xjackflashx]

what does de-screening the MAF do?

[hexadec0079]

Red HPA haldex controller, de-screening the MAF simply increases flow by a couple percent over a stock air straightener that is in the MAF normally.

[No_B00st]

slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

[hexadec0079]

More Updates:
-Timing belt, water pump done
-New PCV set up
-Devil's Own W/M injection
-TIP
-Have Hawk HPS, stainless lines, and V-Maxx coils on order (before Worthersee hopefully!)
-New Plugs
-New 100W fog lights
-Repainting wheels

It's crazy between my tickets, work, and trying to get ready for Worthersee...
Crazy times.

[Ak-Abe]

Very nice man. MJM has very good deals on Coils. Do not do the mistake i did twice lol and go for a shock springs setup. Might as well buy coils from the beginning.

[aarononymous]

I saw your car at the Audi dealer in Charlotte, it looks very nice. A VW tech brought it in to "reset the airbag light" which they should be able to do there, that's when I figured you had the check-sum error fault, sorry to hear that.

[hexadec0079]

I saw your car at the Audi dealer in Charlotte, it looks very nice. A VW tech brought it in to "reset the airbag light" which they should be able to do there, that's when I figured you had the check-sum error fault, sorry to hear that.

What does that error fault mean? I have been looking for another Aibag control module hoping to fix the problem.

{Note to Self: Add some dang pics!!!}

More Updates:
~New Alternator (damn)
~New Valve cover gasket
~Ordered E-code bolt down coil packs
~Ordered Cupra R front lip
~Ordered new rotors to go with new lines and Pads

Once Audi replaces my cluster, I am very close to the proverbial 'finish line' for the car. Woot! The timeline is to get everything done by November (one year anniversary of owning the car). :cool:

[aarononymous]

What does that error fault mean? I have been looking for another Aibag control module hoping to fix the problem.


It means you need to replace the module, I guess it's a processor error or something.

[hexadec0079]

Thanks, that is what I had figured anyway...

Also, installed new Hitachi E-code bolt down coils and prepped for Cupra R lip.

[hexadec0079]

Updates, Again: More parts and baubles have been added!

-3M tint Done!
-Cupra R lip finally going on!
-HPA haldex controller is in!
-New wheels and tires are on!
-Ordered new KMAC bushings, grill, slotted rotors, rear sway bar, and OSIR rear diffuser

~Will add pics once I get home tonight

[hexadec0079]

Total Modifications to Date:

-Unitronic Stage 1+
-Forge Splitter D.V.
-HPA Haldex controller
-De-resonated exhaust
-V-Maxx coilovers
-AEM Intake
-Apex TIP
-Devil's Own Water/Meth Kit
-Hitachi bolt down coil-packs
-VDO boost gauge
-3M Tint
-Cupra R front lip
-Tinted Sidemarkers
-Flik Justice 18'' Wheels
-Falken FK-452 Tires
-H&R 8mm Rear Spacers
-Mintex Red Pads
-Rear KMAC kit
-New grill/badge
-Rear Sway Bar
-OSIR DTM diffuser
-Interior LED bulb replacement
-Prothane Dogbone mount
-PCV re-engineered, new metal water pump, timing belt

[Vampire Cockroach]

Updates, Again: More parts and baubles have been added!

-3M tint Done!
-Cupra R lip finally going on!
-HPA haldex controller is in!
-New wheels and tires are on!
-Ordered new KMAC bushings, grill, slotted rotors, rear sway bar, and OSIR rear diffuser

~Will add pics once I get home tonight

word son. sounds like it's a pretty fun ride

i should be around the raleigh area tonight if you wanna meet up

[oottoo]

pics pics !

[jet2gli]

pics pics !

pics speak louder than words

[hexadec0079]

Pics Finally. Installed new intake air temp to monitor temps with and without water injection.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k213/hexadec0079/tt/DSCN0297.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k213/hexadec0079/tt/DSCN0298.jpg

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[Mitchd1283]

glad to see you're still alive pat

[hexadec0079]

Well, I was in a coma for a month after base jumping off a building downtown.




~I kid, but my computer died and I was busy so I never got to post up much.

[wolfsburged]

Polish those headlights up and it'd look a ton better

[IN-FLT]

lookin good pat!

[Yareka]

Those wheels do your car justice;)

Intake air sensor is a great idea but we need to get it moved around so it sees boosted air.

[hexadec0079]

Those wheels do your car justice;)

Intake air sensor is a great idea but we need to get it moved around so it sees boosted air.

I was thinking about putting a hole on the piping right in front of the throttle body, but I was short on time.

~I see what you did as well :rolleyes: