Danny's 3.2L VR6 Progression

[Danaldson]

This is just a thread to document the progression of modding and maintenance on my TT. Hopefully this thread can help out some other members looking for suggestions on parts, or general knowledge about the TT.

What it looks like today (winter mode):


Modifications list:
Airlift Performance Front struts
Airlift performance rear bags
Bilstein Rear Struts
Whitline Sway bar Endlinks
Airlift 3P Management
4 Gallon chrome Dipped Tank
Air Zenith Compressor
Rotiform DIA 19x8.5 Powdercoated Morrocan gold, plastidipped black. (winter wheels)
Nokian Hakka 7 Studded winter tires
Rotiform 2 piece forged WRW 19x10 front, 19x11 rear (mono look).
IDF Rear Adjustable Control arms
OEM TTRS Brakes w/Braided lines.
Lucifer Custom Catless Downpipes
Cobra sport non resonated catback
Evolutions motorsport Intake
Xenonz UK TTRS front Grille
RTA Fabrication Custom made Ipad Integration
Sony MEX N5100 BT Mounted in the glovebox
Custom stealth wireless charging pad mounted underneath centre console cubby.
DeAutoKey Interior LED Lighting
DeAutokey LED fog/reverse/city lights
Suede/leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
OEM TT Roof Rack
Inno Wedge 660 White Roof Box

Lets start of with a little bit of history:

In 2013 i purchased my dream car, a 2008 VW R32. I fell in love with that car and especially the engine. Despite that love and after a solid amount of modifications, i sold the car after a short 8 months because of the transmission. I just cannot do DSG...It bored me to death and made the car feel slow, even though it shifts so much faster than a manual.



After selling the R32, i was in search for something AWD and a 6 speed. So i went with a B7 A4 S-line Sedan. The B7 has always been my favourite generation of Audi and i had a lot of fun with that car over the 2 years of ownership. I sold that car due to some bad decisions with an overly aggressive tune blowing the turbo, and some unfortunate hail damage to top it off. After owning a VR6, you just cant go back to horrible sounding 4 cyl engines. I will most likely buy a b7 a4/s4 avant again as a project, or daily in addition to the TT.



After selling the A4, i knew i was in search of a car with another VR6 and a 6 speed this time around. This left me with choosing between a Mk4 R32 and the Mk2 TT's. With the prices of Mk4 R32's with 80,000-100,000+ miles being ever so slightly lower the price of very low mileage 3.2L TT's, I opted to spend the very little bit of extra cash on the TT. The TT is newer, much lower milage than an r32, lighter, has the updated engine and haldex, has a way nicer interior, and arguably looks better than the mk4 r32 (the mk4 and 5 r32 still hold a special place in my heart). The TT was just a better all around choice.

So i found the perfect TT!
2009 Ibis white TT
3.2L Vr6, 6 Speed Quattro
S-Line
40,000 miles

After contacting Audi, it turns out this TT is 1 of 2 produced for the US. An Extremely Rare combo. The car also came with an Evoms Intake already installed. Was a nice bonus.

What it looked like when i picked it up:

[Danaldson]

First modification was to liven up the exhaust. I ordered a cobra sport non resonated catback, as i didn't enjoy the sounds of the milltek or magna flow options.



I also installed LED interior and exterior lights to the car. A great modern upgrade to the car. and they have been working perfectly with no errors over over a year now.




I was also not happy with the stock radio in the TT. It didn't have nav, so i looked at upgrading. After owning a car play head unit in my old A4, i wanted that same technology, but needed more from it. I decided to install and iPad in place of the headunit, connected to a sony MEX N5100BT in the glovebox. Such a nice integration and the custom facia made by RTA Fabrication is so well made.




winter came and had a lot of fun in the snow.

[Danaldson]

towards the end of winter i installed airlift performance front a rear bags with billstein rear shocks. For the trunk i mounted the compressor, water trap and valves neatly underneath the oem floor. The tank is mounted underneath the rear parcel shelf. A nice balance between a show setup, and functional setup for trunk space.




After winter, I picked up a set of my favourite wheels. A little different to most peoples taste. Rotiform DIA 8.5x19. Powdercoated morracan gold. They clear the freshly installed RS brakes.




I also debadged the rear. i love the clean look. I also added some subtle gold vinyl touches to flow with the color of the wheels along with 24 karat gold S-Line Badges. An RS grille was also added.





The rest of the summer was awesome going to shows, traveling to washington for the leavenworth drive, taking home a couple awards from various local shows








Now this years winter has come. I removed most of the gold from the car and went with a storm trooper theme. Now that i have new summer wheels. I didn't want to sell the DIA's as i still love them. so they have been put into winter duty wheels.


I also added a brief camo theme for a little while.


And added a set of custom made Lucifer downpipes.


yellow laminx added to the headlights for protection and better winter visibility.




Roof rack and Inno wedge white box have been added for ski trips and general storage. The OEM S-Line grille has been put back on so i can refinish the TTRS grille for the spring.



The new wheels for the spring time are Rotiform WRW, Two Piece forged. 19x10 and 19x11. its very aggressive fitment, so i have ordered a set of IDF rear control arms to put on a bit of camber. Im very excited for the spring to come as i think these wheels are going to look fantastic on the car.










Would love to hear your thoughts on the progression. There will be more to come on the car soon! Including a United motorsports tune and other items.

I also have a channel on youtube where i share the car, and other automotive features, videos and show coverage films.

[Solarsuplex]

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[Danaldson]

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Thats how we spell it in canada.

[Capt. Obvious]

This is my favourite thread about a white TT I've seen so far today.

[tankdeer]

Best thread about a white TT from Canadia that I saw in Leavenworth.

[nnnick]

Glad you made the thread man! That iPad integration is awesome, very envious. Also I really like the debadged rear (I think I've commented that on your IG before), I need to remove at least one of the badges back there eventually. Keep up the awesome work, can't wait to see those wheels fully fitted and aired out!

[impulse]

Hi Danny! I’ll definitely follow this! But... you better follow my thread too


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[Danaldson]

This is my favourite thread about a white TT I've seen so far today.

Best thread about a white TT from Canadia that I saw in Leavenworth.

Means a lot fellas

Glad you made the thread man! That iPad integration is awesome, very envious. Also I really like the debadged rear (I think I've commented that on your IG before), I need to remove at least one of the badges back there eventually. Keep up the awesome work, can't wait to see those wheels fully fitted and aired out!

thanks nick! Its a tough call! sometimes i miss the TT badging, maybe ill play around with just putting those on without the rings.

Hi Danny! I’ll definitely follow this! But... you better follow my thread too

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I gott get better at checking more threads lol. Im really only on here for the FTWLTBD Thread lol!

[Danaldson]

quick update!

My IDF upper control arms arrived, and my local shop had the 034 subframe inserts, doggone insert, and shift bushings in stock. I also picked up oil change parts an haldex change parts!

[Danaldson]

Almost springtime here! (although were getting a 20cm dump of snow right now :/

I did another couple test fits of the new wheels again. Unfortunately the 19x11 rears are just a touch too wide to fit under the fenders. So these are going to be rebuilt down to a 19x9 and run on the front of the car. the 19x10 fronts are going to be run on the rears (see below)

[Das Ponto]

Wow you sure let this die off haha

[ceese]

Wow you sure let this die off haha

Ponto, you sell your A3 and buy an Allroad but still show up in the A3 threads daily so I go out and buy a TT just to get some Ponto free forum time. But Nooooooo, here you are in a TT thread and after calling all of us 8J owners hair dressers on fourtitude that's some balls.

BTW, Nice VR6 Danny.

[Danaldson]

Looooool^

Wow you sure let this die off haha

Haha yeah this forum is dead.



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[Das Ponto]

Ponto, you sell your A3 and buy an Allroad but still show up in the A3 threads daily so I go out and buy a TT just to get some Ponto free forum time. But Nooooooo, here you are in a TT thread and after calling all of us 8J owners hair dressers on fourtitude that's some balls.

BTW, Nice VR6 Danny.

Bahaha miss you too Jim.

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[ceese]

When we get that beer, I'll be sure to bring my scissors