Anybody driven the new TT RS?

[BMoney]

Originally Posted by doberzus

You thinking Unitronic or waiting on APR? I am waiting for the Burgertuning/BMS JB1. I emailed them and they just purchased their RS3 for development and they said they should have something come December.

I love the simple plug n play, plus no TD1 flags thrown at the dealer. Not risking it with this $30K 5 cylinder!

I'm leaning towards Unitronic. I'm trying to hold out until more options become available but don't think I'll manage much longer.

[Dethsupp0rt]

Originally Posted by doberzus

George is the guy who deals with the VW/Audi tunes for burger. Not heard of anything from Eurodyne and APR is still in development. Unitronic is the only ones who have a flash tune out now. I think IROZ also has some custom maps.

For me BMS has always been amazing. I will stick with them, personally.

Eurodyne is advertising theirs at least:

http://www.eurodyne.ca/shop/audi/sta...flash-tool25t/

I thought Arin announced the APR release, but I was mistaken. Sounds like they're in the final stages of tweaking.

[BMoney]

Originally Posted by Dethsupp0rt

Eurodyne is advertising theirs at least:

http://www.eurodyne.ca/shop/audi/sta...flash-tool25t/

I thought Arin announced the APR release, but I was mistaken. Sounds like they're in the final stages of tweaking.

I don't know much about Eurodyne but the price is right.

[doberzus]

Originally Posted by Dethsupp0rt

Eurodyne is advertising theirs at least:

http://www.eurodyne.ca/shop/audi/sta...flash-tool25t/

I thought Arin announced the APR release, but I was mistaken. Sounds like they're in the final stages of tweaking.

Oh, wow. I didn't even know they had a tune out yet. As bad as this sounds I am waiting for a piggyback. The BMS JB1/JB4 has my money, mostly due to the fact that it's "plug n play", with no TD1 code(proof of flash at dealer).

Surprised there are no piggybacks on the market yet. The S3/Golf R had a ton of piggyback options. Loved my JB1 on the S3. My F80's did not need a tune..had way too many traction issues stock.

[ghost34]

wanted to update on ride quality. Spirited driving and a rough road, the tt rs is head and shoulders better then my 2015 m4. this one road I have fun on is a mess and once the m4 loses composure, you need to catch it. today, it was 40 degrees and raining and I still went for a ride in the rs and it crushed that road. never once got unsettled. I know the comp package addressed this issue but in my 2015, its the one major issue i have with the m4

[Who's on first]

Great thread. The wife is considering dropping her 16' X5 for a TTRS.

Sounds like the car is a winner.

Thanks all.

[dmboone25]

Really like the new TT-RS - love the looks and sound from pics/videos, but haven't been lucky enough to see or hear one in person yet.

For those who have one, what do you think about the "chick car" persona the earlier versions couldn't seem to shake off? Anyone still think that applies?

Just honestly curious....

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Really like the new TT-RS - love the looks and sound from pics/videos, but haven't been lucky enough to see or hear one in person yet.

For those who have one, what do you think about the "chick car" persona the earlier versions couldn't seem to shake off? Anyone still think that applies?

Just honestly curious....

To a base TT absolutely. To an RS model no.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

To a base TT absolutely. To an RS model no.

To a non-enthusaist, which is most people, the two are one and the same. Even when it comes to many non-German car enthusiasts, they either don't distinguish the two or genuinely just aren't educated about the RS or even the S model.

Not that I am saying that the whole "chick car" stigma should be legitimized by pandering to it and avoiding what is objectively a great car, but the fact of the matter is that it is real and for some people that's a consideration to weigh when choosing a vehicle. The point being, insofar as we acknowledge the existence of the label, its worth it to me to be honest about the fact that most laymen and even some "car guy" peers are going to apply it to even the RS model.

I am not too altruistic to admit that, for example, I'd be extremely unlikely to drive a VW Beetle, even if there were a 400hp+ model that got rave reviews as a performance automobile, due to the stigma it carries. Even a Miata - while a car I'd have no problem owning as a track rat - is not a car I'd choose to drive as a means of daily transportation. There are plenty of other examples as I'm sure you could agree.

That being said, would I drive a TT RS? Possibly. I can tell you for sure I'd drive an RS3 which I've seen called out as a chick car before due to its association with the A3, and presumably by extension, the Jetta (even though the two do not currently share a platform), including on these forums.

[doberzus]

This whole "chick car" mentality comes from guy's who are clearly compensating for their... "large" penis Car's that perform well are the ones that appeal to me.

I owned a bright yellow Hellcat Challenger... I felt like I was compensating for something. It's definitely a "manly" car, if there is such a thing. I felt awkward driving it, if I could be quite honest.

I felt that my bright, Austin Yellow and Atlantis Metallic F80 was definitely a bit pretentious. It gave the "cocky","douchebag" vibe. I love my flashy colors, but I am not talking about colors here. I am talking about a "fancy", "loud" Bimmer driver.

In my Focus RS, I feel like a 18-20 year-old punk kid, "boy racer" in a way. It's a white hatchback, but I still feel like a immature hooligan driving it around.

In the bright yellow TTRS, I do not feel like I am being pretentious or being "that guy" in his fancy car. Audi's don't tend to have that kind of "image". I do feel like more women look and admire the TTRS than the Hellcat or F80...those two were dick magnets

All cars have their stereotypes and people have various perceptions of different cars. As of right now, I am currently enjoying the hell out of my "girly", yellow Go-Kart, that does 0-60 in less 3.5 seconds while sounding and looking like a mini-R8

[dmboone25]

I wasn’t asking from the “compensating for something” aspect.

I had two Jetta GLIs, and two 135s, which were definitely considered chick cars - but that didn’t bother me because I liked the cars and the packages they each delivered. I was just curious to hear from those that have the TT-RS if they ever felt the car elicited similar feelings.

[No Boost]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I wasn’t asking from the “compensating for something” aspect.

I had two Jetta GLIs, and two 135s, which were definitely considered chick cars - but that didn’t bother me because I liked the cars and the packages they each delivered. I was just curious to hear from those that have the TT-RS if they ever felt the car elicited similar feelings.

While the TT line certainly doesn't have the Ford Raptor macho stigma attached to it, it is a bit more manly than say a VW Rabbit cabrio (but what isn't?). If I were in the market, I'd definitely get the TTRS blacked out to minimize its softer, rounder lines.

[ghost34]

gotta say, been driving the ttrs for a couple weeks, it is a chick car. Ive had a wide range of cars over the years, I can count on one hand the number of times my cars peeked the interest of the opposite sex. in a few weeks, more women have approached me asking about the car or to say nice car, its like a puppy. who knew. wife loves it!!

[FriskyDingo]

Drove one for the first time a few days ago. Great car, lots to like. It is a proper beast on the streets. The size, power, and approachability make it nearly untouchable. And anything shy of a 911 Turbo could just about forget hanging with one in the real world. Rode surprising well, interior was fantastic, sound was good, although not great.

For a fun, nearly do-it-all daily, it'd be very hard to beat. As a toy, I couldn't justify it. It's not as fun, exciting, involving, or pure as a 75-80K Cayman S, GT350R, C7 Grand Sport, etc. And it's not 2x as good as a Golf R, either.

Still a badass little car, and anyone who has one has to be enjoying it.

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Drove one for the first time a few days ago. Great car, lots to like. It is a proper beast on the streets. The size, power, and approachability make it nearly untouchable. And anything shy of a 911 Turbo could just about forget hanging with one in the real world. Rode surprising well, interior was fantastic, sound was good, although not great.

For a fun, nearly do-it-all daily, it'd be very hard to beat. As a toy, I couldn't justify it. It's not as fun, exciting, involving, or pure as a 75-80K Cayman S, GT350R, C7 Grand Sport, etc. And it's not 2x as good as a Golf R, either.

Still a badass little car, and anyone who has one has to be enjoying it.

but how would you compare it to the M4? It surprises me that it only has 400HP yet its 0-60 run is like 3.6 seconds if I'm not mistaken. I guess because Quattro and lighter weight

[doberzus]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

but how would you compare it to the M4? It surprises me that it only has 400HP yet its 0-60 run is like 3.6 seconds if I'm not mistaken. I guess because Quattro and lighter weight

It’s been tested at 3.5 0-100KHM. So actually close to 3.4 0-60. The car weighs only 3300LBS and that 3.5ish 0-60 is done using Launch Control.

I can tell you that just flooring it from a dead stop it’s still after to 60 than the F8x was without using LC.

Cars a rocket in the lower gears. I think the M pulls it after 100MPH. Still waiting for one of my buddies to get his F80 DCT/ZCP so we can do some pulls.

From a dig, nothing is touching this TTRS. Stupid fast.

[RickFLM4]

AWD provides grip to help optimize 0-60.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

but how would you compare it to the M4? It surprises me that it only has 400HP yet its 0-60 run is like 3.6 seconds if I'm not mistaken. I guess because Quattro and lighter weight

You said it

The TT-RS is probably even faster than that since C&D managed a 3.5 0-60mph with the heavier RS3. And it can do it easily and consistently. On the other hand, you need ideal conditions and a perfect launch to achieve 3.7~3.8 with an M4 coupe, not easily achievable in the real world. From a dig, the F8X will not be able to hang with a TT-RS.

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by doberzus

It’s been tested at 3.5 0-100KHM. So actually close to 3.4 0-60. The car weighs only 3300LBS and that 3.5ish 0-60 is done using Launch Control.

I can tell you that just flooring it from a dead stop it’s still after to 60 than the F8x was without using LC.

Cars a rocket in the lower gears. I think the M pulls it after 100MPH. Still waiting for one of my buddies to get his F80 DCT/ZCP so we can do some pulls.

From a dig, nothing is touching this TTRS. Stupid fast.

All TTRS's are convertibles as well right? so you're talking convertible numbers here? that's pretty darn fast if it was a vert with those numbers.

You're getting me really excited man. The o-60 KM/h is one of the most important metric for me when it comes to the fun aspect of the car. I couldn't care less if the M4 does better from a 100 MPH because...well...radars....

For me the most fun I get is when you're thrown back in your seat after accelerating hard from a stand still.....not that the M4 doesn't do that, but perhaps not enough

[doberzus]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

All TTRS's are convertibles as well right? so you're talking convertible numbers here? that's pretty darn fast if it was a vert with those numbers.

You're getting me really excited man. The o-60 KM/h is one of the most important metric for me when it comes to the fun aspect of the car. I couldn't care less if the M4 does better from a 100 MPH because...well...radars....

For me the most fun I get is when you're thrown back in your seat after accelerating hard from a stand still.....not that the M4 doesn't do that, but perhaps not enough

No, in the U.S. we just get the hardtop coupe. We do not get the roadster here. I agree, low end power is more fun for me. The top reason I sold my Hellcat was because there was never enough road to stretch its legs. It’s a top end car.

The 0-60 blasts or the 20-70 blasts here and there are way more fun! Plus the shock on people’s faces when their fast, RWD cars get destroyed is priceless. For a super fast DAILY(not a track car) this thing cannot be touched. Love it!!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by doberzus

Plus the shock on people’s faces when their fast, RWD cars get destroyed by a chick car is priceless.

Fixed that for you

[doberzus]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Fixed that for you

Agreed! It would kill a muscle car owner inside, knowing his Camaro just lost to a “hairdressers” car.

On a side note - chicks dig this car and always compliment it, no complaints there haha!

The F80’s and Hellcat were dick magnets!