Audi TT 225 Stage 2 Review

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5 жыл бұрын

Mk1 Audi TT 225 Stage 2 Review. The car in the video has a Forge FMIC, Badger 5 TIP, 630cc injectors, 3inch custom exhaust, WAK 'safe' remap at 1.6bar. Bilstein B12 suspension kit, Forge adjustable rear tie bars, Brembo brake setup on the front with 12mm spacers to clear brake calipers.
With thanks to;
Gareth Rawbone - Presenter & Editor
Ash Townley-Parker - DOP & Grading (Mirror Image Pictures)
Ryan Edwards - Chase Car
James Canniffe - Chase Car
Paul Norris - Chase Car
(O) Cavalleria Rusticana. Pietro Mascagni. Fulda Symphonic Orchestra. 2001 V.1.0

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@Thoroville 4 жыл бұрын

Love the camera shots, great editing, great reviewer, well done all around!

@SuperTubs1 4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt the best review of anything ive ever seen in my decade of youtube consumption. Honest, Solid knowlege/Understanding and efficient, ive seen other youtubes spend longer on their intro/outro than this entire video.

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. We have a couple of other reviews too, although they all differ.

@0Turbox 2 жыл бұрын

Holy ass kissing comment...

@Mikezowski 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, great review. It shows that you try to make things interesting and to the point as well as use visual cues. Love to see some more!

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mikezowski, thanks! We're glad you liked it. We are in the middle of shooting the next review that should be out within the next couple of weeks!

@vince.r 4 жыл бұрын

Quality production! Subscribed!

@PncK64 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man you definitely deserve some top tier production behind you

@JurisKankalis 3 жыл бұрын

For a plucky small channel - wow, the production! Well done. Leagues above much larger enthusiast channels. Keep on! Just for some minuses - for an aspiring future (hopefully) TT owner, the video is a bit short. However, lack of info about this car ain't one of its shortfalls. Thanks again and "instant subscribe".

@louis-markqabazi5696 Жыл бұрын

First timer, and I'm already loving your review. Thanks.

@ankit_mangesh 4 жыл бұрын

I have a unitronic stage 2 remapped 2004 225 tt, and god I love it. Got a neuspeed rear sway bar, upgraded rotors + pads, neuspeed catback exhaust +high flow cat, neuspeed cold air intake, and a apr diverter valve giving a total of about 290 hp and 300 lb/ft of torque off dyno. For less than $3000 spent on upgrades, it's so worth it

@wpjohn91 3 жыл бұрын

What a review. Yes my lad, yes

@ruialmeida5217 4 жыл бұрын

damm, TT225 what a car! I have one and I love it. One big mark in car history

@Bossix84 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to buy one. 1.8t 225hp and tune it. Is yours tuned?

@ruialmeida5217 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bossix84 yep mine has a remap and a simple airbox kn filter. Bkr7eix spark plugs . Never put on dyno, but lets say 250 hp or something

@ruialmeida5217 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best cars ever created

@ryszardwitek2563 5 жыл бұрын

great review keep it up, I almost bought a 225 tt but decided to get the underdog S3 8L instead still a great car

@scleeve5650 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I gone from an mrc stage 2 s4 b8 to a tt with similar mods as this becuase I needed a cheap run around to tie me over. But it's a alot of car for not alot of money. I've got the Defcon kit, r32 antiroll bars, pollybushed, spacers as well as the bilsteins and for a heavy car it turns in well and can be quite chuckable through the corners. Still gets looks for an old car.

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

It certainly is quite a bit of car for the cash!

@donkeydeakin 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to bring up an old comment. But I've got an mrc stage 2 b8.5 s4 looking to go for a cheap run around tt. How did you find the switch?

@paleta3864 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome Car Awsome Video

@TRexx47 2 жыл бұрын

I have the roadster I have it gutted minus the front I think car sits at 3100lb no driver and I got s3 ecu running 300hp flywheel losing weight definitely helps a lot.

@fabium3410 Жыл бұрын

weight is definitely a huge factor, i actually have a very early non esp 225coupe, (halogen headlights so no headlight washers) on the documents its saying 1427kg, so far removed the harmonic damper, rear seats, cat delete, single exit muffler, sitting on oem forged fat fives (9.7kg vs oem 6spokes 13.8kg) sai pump delete, still have all my creature comforts with the interior mostly in tact, i reckon its at around 1390kg

@dxc5150 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Subscribed.

@rvbsoundfactory 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a perfect getaway car. Love the red brakes and the heat seats. I want one so bad. u.s.a. True Sweetness.

@Officialiceymadak 7 ай бұрын

Believe me it is indeed

@pervertt 4 ай бұрын

The closing shot is art, befitting a car like the TT. The car in 225 guise isn't that bad a drive that many reviewers have made it out to be. Give them something like a Golf GTi and they would probably gush all over it. I think the TT's cardinal sin is the visual promise (think Porsche 911) that isn't quite matched by the performance. Now that isn't really fair. The 225 is less than half the price of a 996 Carrera you could have bought at the time but it delivers much more than half of the fun. Find one that hasn't been modded to death and that has been well looked after and you will have a very useable (and eye catching) classic in your garage.

@wolforla Жыл бұрын

You wanna feel connected in your tuned mk1 TT? Buy a haldex controller, program it, maintain your haldex clutch and its gonna give you way more fun. If you would rather dump your money on an old car (like i would do) instead of buying a later model, there are limited slip differentials available both for the front and the rear drive. Ain't cheap, but the things you can do with this lil TT after those upgrades are MASSIVE FUN.

@tachyarrhythmia1 5 жыл бұрын

Love Audi tt mk1 from Bangkok ^_^

@rockerecto 5 жыл бұрын

It's a brilliant car! I have one with similar mods. Awesome handling and the 0-200 kmh times are in M3 E36 territory

@Birmingham_racing 5 жыл бұрын

Good engine to have in these good tuning potential. My friend used to have a mk1 Leon Cupra r stage 2 by r tech

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, sounds like fun! Just wondering what the traction was like on the car being FWD and that much torque?

@Birmingham_racing 5 жыл бұрын

RandomReviews not too bad nothing that can’t be handled

@E11isxn 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video !!! Funny and factual 😅👍🏻👍🏻

@timdemel3643 3 жыл бұрын

Love the offset of the wheels to the fenders. I have the same wheels and now need those spacers. 12mm on fronts And assuming 12’s in back too, right?

@RandomReviews2014 3 жыл бұрын

You got it

@chriscars96 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, did you have to upgrade the clutch at 280bhp or can the standard one take the punishment? Thanks

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it. The clutch is standard and was replaced when the mods were first done. It's been fine for 30K.. You shouldn't have to look for clutch upgrades until you start running above 300lb/ft, although the lifespan of the standard clutch will be a bit shorter with more power. If it's an old stock clutch, you might start getting slip when going stage 2 but a new OEM is fine and retains the normal clutch engagement and pedal pressure.

@Hillybilly 3 жыл бұрын

The Audi TT doesn't feel disconnected at all, especially when your ragging it around country roads! I've owned and driven lot's of cars but the TT 225 drives the best!

@louiemalvessi 3 жыл бұрын

Love mine. Jumping from my B6 Avant into the TT is like going from a boat to racecar.

@MacGregor. 4 жыл бұрын

For the money. It's great

@moncier77 4 жыл бұрын

So I have a 225 TT roadster. I’m wanting to do the stage 2 here in the States. Please give me advice on what I need to set up. I just want a little more love out of the engine.

@damienwood1414 4 жыл бұрын

Runswithwind 3” down pipe, decat, over sized tip (badger5), recirc valve, jr filter, front mount intercooler and a map. Should see 270-280hp. I would advice a full service while your at it.

@moncier77 4 жыл бұрын

Damien wood thanks! I’ll slowly be working on each part

@damienwood1414 4 жыл бұрын

Runswithwind the weakness is the rods. I have just built mine, should be running near 400 soon with a aet 380 turbo but probably need to port the manifold. Stage 2 is nice power but you will want more lol

@moncier77 4 жыл бұрын

Damien wood I hear ya! I know I will but at least I will have a good base

@ronrichardson3103 3 жыл бұрын

Theres nothing wrong with the TT ive had one 3 years . Its been great. I reccomend one .

@dennisalberts31 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, do you have a 3inch downpipe as well and if so does it have a cat? If you have this how is the sound and possible drone in the car?

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis. The car does run a 3inch downpipe that removes the cat *cough* The sound is pretty nice, on full boost you can hear the forced gas coming out the exhaust (like in the last shot in the video - sounds a bit angry). Drone is not bad really, it's worst at say 75mph on the motorway, but can still clearly hear the radio over it! It is a custom exhaust system with a large centre and rear silencer that was built specifically to be as quiet as possible.

@dennisalberts31 4 жыл бұрын

@@RandomReviews2014 oké thanks for the reply. I am thinking of installing a 3 inch downpipe. Already have a cat back exhaust but was curious about the drone.

@cathywymark328 4 жыл бұрын

@@RandomReviews2014 This is great, who built the exhaust? cheers

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

@@cathywymark328 Infinity in Bristol

@MrAndreCoutinho 4 жыл бұрын

Great and professional review, it could have been a bit longer and more in depth, though.

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What other info would you have liked in the review?

@migueltamayo6078 4 жыл бұрын

Is it worth the stage 2? It's my daily driver and I just want more power at times.

@petes.6609 4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I have a 2001 225 MK1 Roadster what a few mods on it new exhaust I want to do a remap but want to make sure it has more HP performance and worth the money

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

You won't beat the bang for the buck of a stage 1. The stage 2 mods will remove a few more restrictions and allow the engine to keep making power a little higher in the rev range, that's what the extra bhp mean. If you're on a tight budget, then just look at state 1. Remember to get a 'safe map' that restricts turbo boost below 4000rpm so that the rods don't bend!

@migueltamayo6078 4 жыл бұрын

@@RandomReviews2014 thanks brotha. I've been really biting the bullet on this

@RandomReviews2014 4 жыл бұрын

No probs fella.. a remap is definitely worth it. Just make sure that your clutch is healthy, your turbo is in good health, there are no boost leaks and your vacuum pipes under the inlet manifold are good or replace them if they are original (they split along with the crank pressure ball valve, I think it's called the PCB valve?)

@andrewwright. 5 жыл бұрын

Why the 630cc injectors... standard ones would still have leg room with the ko4 maxed out 24psi.

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, good question. The standard injectors would be right on the limit. This causes an issue with thermal protection. The K04 Turbo's small hot side at these boost pressures ramps the exhaust gas temperatures well over 900*C. When the exhaust temp limit is hit, I'm led to believe that the ECU ramps up injector duty cycle to help 'cool off' the temps. Without running injectors with headroom for the protection, things can get a little bit unsafe

@andrewwright. 5 жыл бұрын

@@RandomReviews2014 oh yeah lol. Sorry mate, didn't think about that. Thanks for the reply. So out of interest do you see any higher than 900c?

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewwright. On the road, if you drive it really hard, it'll go into the 900's. I did a few laps around the nurburgring and hit EGT protection without driving on the edge. My EGT limit has been raised from 920*C to 950*C! Water/Meth or a more efficient turbo would sort this.

@thomasmorgan7487 5 жыл бұрын

Do you really consider a 225 TT slow?

@RandomReviews2014 5 жыл бұрын

It's less the fact that the 225 is slow and more it's lack of character. A bit more poke injects some fun into it

@spoonytom1 3 жыл бұрын

you lot should try a 360 bhp hybrid turbo one ;-)

@tachyarrhythmia1 4 жыл бұрын

Real TT

@jw7356 Жыл бұрын

A beautifully designed sports car that Audi forgot to make sporty. What will help this car as the years roll on is that it's got a good mod community and because of the underlying VW group components you can swap out quite a few things that make a huge difference to the car, add in a stage 2 and you've got the car Audi should have made to begin with.

@fabium3410 Жыл бұрын

what are those supposed vag parts you can swap out for an oem plus upgrade? im intrigued bc as far as im aware its only the brakes, like the 3.2/r32 dual piston calipers or the lcr brembos, well i guess the r32 19mm/4motion 16mm rear arb also counts, but i can always drill some extra holes into my post recall 14mm rear bar for adjustment

@fabium3410 Жыл бұрын

and i wouldnt say audi forgot to make it sporty, its quite literally a hothatch in a coupe format, early cars were easy to lift off oversteer which is a feature any car enthusiast would like, but since it appealed to a wide range of people later on that caused issues and the tt had to change, it became muted and more forgiving, thats what audi thought the buyers need

@LowAmbitions Жыл бұрын

Decent launch👌🏼

@alpturker3229 4 жыл бұрын

in my country they are realy expensive :D so ı am going to play forza again. lol

@eduardene1265 5 жыл бұрын

I think the guy is trying to copy the style of top gear ( Jeremy Clarkson ) but that not really a bad thing as he actually manages to pull it off. I liked it.