^amazing. Thanks for sharing. Love the TT-RS.

 

It's amazing what Audi manages to get out of this thing.

It has 80hp less than an M3 but accelerates quicker from start up to around 140 km/h. After that the M3 starts catching up but in reality I think you rarely accelerate to a higher speed than that. Definitely a M3 killer and the sound it makes is glorious!

 

With the torque it has it will torment an M3 even when keeping below 5k rpm.... I know, I had a play with one when I was running mine in... to say I was surprised is an understatement, but that was at sensible speds, as you say, a stock TT-RS would start losing ground when it got in to silly speeds.
Would obliterate one now though... I should be looking at between 420-430 bhp and around 415-420lb/ft on a nice flat torque band.... should be back on the RR soon so will keep you posted

 

excellent...welcome to the team

 

To much background noise to get a clear impression IMHO.

But if it sound i bit like this it will be cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJugNII9ktg

 

maybe one day Audi will bring back the coupe in pure form

 

Im a big fan of this car, I think it should look best with the RS6 rims in anthracite.

 

Improved sound file without the background noise from Millteks workshop...

Stood still revving like this doesn't really do it justice, when its under load it sounds much better

YouTube - Audi TTRS Milltek Race exhaust

 

Little update from me...

Anyway, as for the mod's on the car, really, REALLY pleased.

Benefits of ARB's are widely reported, they tighten everything up a notch and dial out the understeer designed in to the standard car. The car feels much more agile as a result. Quite a costly mod, and a ****** to fit, but as per my experiences with the S3, they make such a difference to front end bite and overall stability that I think they are a must for any keen driver. All these benefits without damanging ride comfort... no brainer really!

As for the bushes, I got the Superpro Lower torque arm insert, front engine steady and lower front wishbone bushes done. These have managed to get rid of some of the numbness in the steering without transmitting unwanted vibration through to the cabin. Shock horror, steering feel in an Audi... whatever next!

One word of warning to any TTRS owner that has not had the alignment checked since taking delivery of the car..... DO get it checked. According to Ed my car was way out ont he rear wheels, which will have accounted for some of the 'looseness' my car was experiencing.... worrying that it was delivered so far out of the parameters!!

Really pleased with how this has brought the car on and a big thank you to Ed @ APS and the guys for some cracking work.

Ohhh, and there was another Suzuka TTRS at APS... one certain Murpheous's project in build - cracking looking car and the Brembo big brake kit looked the mutts nuts!!!!
His car is riding on H&R coilovers... so looking forward to getting the same set up on my car now.... ride height was just about spot on and according to Ed, comfort improves over standard set up... best of both worlds!?!

I was at Audi Driver International at Castle Combe last weekend...

Anyway, a couple of vid's from the day:

Brakes were still cooking from the first session, but still showed good pace Smiley
YouTube - Session 2 - www.VAGoc.co.uk - TTRS @ Audi Driver International 2010 Castle Combe

A good little battle with the urQuattro rally car (on track tyres I might add!!)
YouTube - Session 3 - www.VAGoc.co.uk - TTRS @ Audi Driver Int'l 2010 - Castle Combe

 

Very nice little car!! I wish Audi would bring it over to the US. I'm glad you're enjoying it.