Best TT Ever...

[uaeprince]

Quote, originally posted by Skybird »

You know what? Got problem with Audi headquarters... They simply refuse to change my headlights. They got one case where the inside bulbs (reading lights??) were flashing with the outside while turning... Maaan!! Do you believe that!! I'm stuck! Because the headquarters is the best audi dealer you could find to make the mod! Dont want an unexperienced guy touching the electronics of my car!!! What a mess... Still waiting for my KW kit2... Waiting, always waiting... Modified by Skybird at 4:44 PM 9/8/2008

Hey Skybird...
Nice to see you finally...
Really missed ya Man..

Regarding the TTS headlight...
You should ask the service supervisor to send your issue into online support, in main factory, they'll pass him the process and what to do from A-Z, Just let him know that this exercise have been done globally. Customers asks to add the TTS led lights into their TT's with paying additional charges.. Charges of TTS headlights & fixing it.

My friend... u know..
if you're here... or in Germany, Japan.. Korea..
they'll do it blindly...
coz actually.. you're buying their product & adding it to their product.
so they suppose to motivate customers to do so but not to go to the aftermarket..

Anyway.. give it shot.. and Let's see what's gonna happen.



Modified by uaeprince at 3:59 AM 9/9/2008

[uaeprince]

Check details here
http://translate.google.com/tr...tl=en

but after coding...

You'll have to talk to them to get the Online support...
They always do when the get a new case for them..

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Modified by uaeprince at 3:13 PM 10/3/2008

[uaeprince]

PPI in black....

looks cool...
and the wing as well..

Modified by uaeprince at 9:44 AM 9/23/2008

[uaeprince]

Just wanted to tell you guys...
That I've received all the APR packages today... Finally..
I didn't took photo's coz I wasn't on mood actually..
but We'll start tuning the car on Sat.

As will as...
The Air Intake system will be with me on Sat as well......

Shipping APR things really expensive in additional to the custom
a total of 68 KG big boxes..

Anyway...
I hope things go right..
and it will be done by the end of the next week..

as usual... extra Patient...
what else shall I do...

[NeverOEM]

happy to hear it bro! Do work and get some kills!

[Skybird]

I took some pictures for those who are keen of this bodykit.
It's a nice kit, good quality, but... not an R8...
Less expensive than PPI..

Post your comments guys

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by uaeprince »

Just wanted to tell you guys... That I've received all the APR packages today... Finally.. I didn't took photo's coz I wasn't on mood actually.. but We'll start tuning the car on Sat. As will as... The Air Intake system will be with me on Sat as well...... Shipping APR things really expensive in additional to the custom a total of 68 KG big boxes.. Anyway... I hope things go right.. and it will be done by the end of the next week.. as usual... extra Patient... what else shall I do...

Can't wait to see the shots
I'm sure uaeprince will be the legend next week... Not anymore in red with blak stripes pleeeeeeease

[Skybird]

Hey NeverOEM, whass up with your tt

[uaeprince]

Hey Skybird...

hmmmmmm... nice shots...
MMMMMan you should be a photographer..

Well... as you said previously..
the car is mix of kits..

but you know what...
Tell me what shall I do...!!
We don't have any Audi Tuner here...
Only ABT and they tripling the prices...

if I were in Japan or Germany... I'll tune my car differently.

but here is the list of Tuning I did..
1- Rieger Full body kit + Exhaust + Je Design ECU upgrade + 20 Rims + Paint brakes calipers with red + LSD doors
2- ABT Black paint front to back.
3- Cayman Black Edition Strips. (You'll wonder why! Coz Porsche & Audi has the same agency & same workshop here, so they can do it).
4- Kenwood Nav, Similar to the mostly everybody change here. (Coz our agency with their wisdom, do not provide it even with demand).
5- Eissenman Exhaust.
6- Defi gauges with control unit.
7- interior color Red and black leather.

Now
8- Change Rieger front lip with Invader front lip & DTM carbon fiber.
9- Side carbon fiber DTM's.
10- TID full carbon fiber wing.
11- TID carbon fiber Steering Accessory.
12- APR ECU upgrade
13- APR intercooler
14- APR Fuel Pump.
15- APR K04 Turbo kit
16- APR downpipe
17- Gruppem Carbon fiber Air Intake System. (Pending)
18- GT Brembo brake kit (Pending)
19- Change 20' Rims to 19' Rims (Pending)

Next plans
20- Re-paint car with new color.
21- Add HLS -Hydrolic lifting System- if found.
22- Modify front engine cover with Ferrari GTB 599 front-hood.
23- H & R springs.
24- Coilover with positions (if found).

& that's it for this car.. lol

So far,
these are the companies I dealed with:
1- Rieger (Bodykit + Exhaust)
2- Eta Beta -Italy- (20' Rims)
3- Eisenman Exhaust.
4- TID (Wing & Accessories)
5- Invader (Bodykit)
6- APR (Engine Tunning)
7- Je design & APR (ECU upgrade).
8- Kenwood (Nav, DVD,...etc)
9- Defi (Gauges)
10- Prestige (Leather work)
11- Gruppem (Air Intake system)
12- KW (Coilover canceled). MRC problem
13- Tarox (Brakes, canceled). expensive & hard to gain pads.
14-Greddy (brakes, canceled). expensive & hard to gain pads.
15-HPA (brakes, canceled ,No response)
16- STASIS (coilover, canceled, slow response).
17- Forge (intercooler, Canceled, installation needs modification).
18- KMD tuning (K04 Turbo kit, canceled,Slow response)
19- Neuspeed (Air intake system, canceled, shield problem)
20- Brembo Brakes of GT35 Skyline (canceled, Needs modifications)

That's all the effort done for this car. (too much haa..lol)

[uaeprince]

Hello guys....

Just wanted to update ya...
We've installed
APR intercooler... Done..
ECU... Done..

K04 still facing difficulties.. and waiting for APR Support...

I post it here..
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4027110

if anyone would know something..
please participate.



Modified by uaeprince at 8:05 AM 9/14/2008

[MugenGTI]

I am defintely getting that front grill for my car! Tell me, did you see it in person? Is the "license plate" part of the bumper grey or black?

[uaeprince]

hmmmmmmmm...

check these up...

MTM vs Caractere

Modified by uaeprince at 12:11 PM 9/15/2008


Modified by uaeprince at 12:12 PM 9/15/2008

[uaeprince]

Air Intake system...

Arrived from Japan...

Cool Carbon fiber stuff..

hope it work as it look

check this Video... hmmmmm..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

Modified by uaeprince at 12:07 PM 9/15/2008

[uaeprince]

Yum Yum colors for the new TT

feel the magic...



Modified by uaeprince at 11:58 AM 9/15/2008

[uaeprince]

Just got the worse nightmare I would ever imagin...
My Tune workshop inform me that there is a very important part is missing in the APR K04 Kit...

So they stop the work!

How come That happened........!!

unbelievable.... really unbelievable...


Modified by uaeprince at 9:29 AM 9/16/2008

[uaeprince]

[MugenGTI]

I am loving the caractere rear spoiler and front grill! Do you have any pics of the rear spoiler up, seen from far behind??

[uaeprince]

APR Sent the part in express..
will see.. when it gonna arrive...

too bad really...

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by 20th875 »

I also understand the feelings. But to recommend this is not the proper way to handle the matter. It seems that "to let the world know what APR means..." is wrong. Things are often NOT as they appear. Talking with all the participants in the transaction is the start to resolving the issue. To the OP, I hope that you are able to resolve all your problems in a reasonable time frame and to your satisfaction. Good luck to you.

"Things are often NOT as they appear"... with a missing part after having waited more than 50days????

Come on... I won't argue with you...

But for me:
I would Never-ever deal with APR...

End of story!

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by MugenGTI »

I am loving the caractere rear spoiler and front grill! Do you have any pics of the rear spoiler up, seen from far behind??

Hey Mugen, check the rear spoiler of the Black TT hereabove, posted by uae Prince. It's the same as the grey one. The black TT has the Caractere Kit. The exhausts might be from MTM...

I don't have pictures from 'far behind'. But this might help...

And the grill, with the plate. Humm, I would not say it's black, but a very dark grey. I touch it of course! Yeah, it's quality...

[MugenGTI]

THANKS A LOT!!!

So, these pictures are yours?? I mean, you actually saw this kit/car in person??

The front grill is just what I want! I think the dark grey will just match the rear carbon fiber valance I want......on the other hand, I really like the look of the rear caractere spoiler when in the down position, but I think it looks a little weird while in the UP position. What do you think? Specially when seen from far behind.....for instance, I liked it a lot until I saw this picture:

It looks like it is really small, and like if it did not belong there.....I mean, the TT has very soft and clean lines, but it does not seem to flow while in the up position......

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by uaeprince »

Just got the worse nightmare I would ever imagin... My Tune workshop inform me that there is a very important part is missing in the APR K04 Kit... So they stop the work! How come That happened........!! unbelievable.... really unbelievable... Modified by uaeprince at 9:29 AM 9/16/2008

Guess what: U'll be mad for 50 other days waiting and waiting...
I hope not, coz this is really unbelievable
They should have a check-list... Quality control is apparently not implemented. Man, I'll be so upset, I swear...

I checked the list of mods you've done.
Impressive! Are you sure it's still a TT under all that??

What's wrong with MRC and KW? (You cancel it! well I don't have MRC)

HLS? Maaannn, it's not really necessary. You gonna face bugs to solve that problem coz it's not for Audi... You said it once: audi parts can't beat the aftermarket ones. Well, it depends... The NAV and radio is not the best I've seen. So I choose aftermarket.

I've been looking once again to all bodykits and wings. As you know me now, I am not keen to "overcharge" the car lines. And I'm waiting for the TID results on your car to decide what's the best for mine.

Let's wait and see!

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by MugenGTI »

THANKS A LOT!!! So, these pictures are yours?? I mean, you actually saw this kit/car in person?? It looks like it is really small, and like if it did not belong there.....I mean, the TT has very soft and clean lines, but it does not seem to flow while in the up position......

YES, I saw the car and took those pictures, because, believe me or not, it is quite impressive to see it in real. I mean, there were other "normal" TT's in-there, and the one with the Caractere kit is definitely the flashy-one!
I noticed the quality of the materials, but I knew the company for having used the TT8N kit previously.
If you like the grill, go for it! Just pay attention to which tuner you gonna order it. Because I noticed that the Caractere kit appears with other denomination to some tuners, and the material does not seem to be the same.
All parts are signed by the company itself...

I fully agree with you 'bout the spoiler while up. It looks small, but in fact, it is small.
I would rather choose the PPI which is wider with a bit of conservatism of the original look. In my opinion, it's the best rear spoiler for the TT. I love it's design...

I saw the Caractere kit on a black TT too. I can take pictures next week if you want, but it's a less impressive look than the grey one..

Modified by Skybird at 4:05 PM 9/16/2008

[conneem-tt]

I love the Caractere grill, it give the TT definitely a more sporty appearance.

Here is mine that I got painted gloss black to match my fog covers and rear diffusor

[uaeprince]

Quote, originally posted by conneem-tt »

I love the Caractere grill, it give the TT definitely a more sporty appearance. Here is mine that I got painted gloss black to match my fog covers and rear diffusor

Can't say word...
Just one..

Awesome..

..................

Luv it... but hate the price...

Tell me one thing bro..
these grills... comes Audi Sign & grill one piece..
or 2 pieces... ? I mean, can u remove the Audi circles and keep only the grill?

Lovely pic editing... Transparent front hood looks Waaw..

Modified by uaeprince at 4:05 AM 9/17/2008

[uaeprince]

Quote, originally posted by Skybird »

Guess what: U'll be mad for 50 other days waiting and waiting... What's wrong with MRC and KW? (You cancel it! well I don't have MRC) HLS? Maaannn, it's not really necessary. The NAV and radio is not the best I've seen. So I choose aftermarket. for the TID results on your car to decide what's the best for mine. Let's wait and see!

hey Skybird...

I wonder where u suddenly disappear.. then suddenly appear..
stop playing ninja stuff man.. lol

Well well well..
Thanks for sharing feeling... really I'm so Depressed..
but there nothin' I can do about it.. but wait...

when u got MRC.. u can't put any aftermarket... just springs..
I got by defualt.. and I hate the hell of it. Lucky u.

HLS... well.. we've gotta humps here.. could scratch your Range rover... so how about TT? poor me.. but it's not big deal.

Navi.. I totally agree..

and regarding the wing.. Luv the word..
carbon fiber.. lol I don't care.. weather best or not..
It's carbon fiber..

In the main time..
I was thinking of purchasing a new additional part...
called water/meth kit.

Guys here experience the different, and they said it worth..
still thinking..

http://www.aquamist.co.uk/cp/806-009/806-009.html

or
http://www.thettshop.co.uk/per...00550

Modified by uaeprince at 4:29 AM 9/17/2008

[conneem-tt]

Quote, originally posted by uaeprince »

Can't say word... Just one.. Awesome.. .................. Luv it... but hate the price... Tell me one thing bro.. these grills... comes Audi Sign & grill one piece.. or 2 pieces... ? I mean, can u remove the Audi circles and keep only the grill? Lovely pic editing... Transparent front hood looks Waaw.. Modified by uaeprince at 4:05 AM 9/17/2008

Thanks

The grill does not come with the rings or chrome surround which is very bad in my opinion, as it is very expensive for what it is

But it does give the car such a good look

Here is what comes

and when put together and painted

you have to rip the rings and chrome surround off your stock grill and glue them to the Caractere.

but you can leave the rings mount off (it is only attached by two screws with washers) for that extra mean look

[MugenGTI]

You also post on the tt-forum, right?? Love your car! I really love the front grill and will defintely put in on my car!
Tell me, I see that in your picture (before paiting) the license plate part looks black, is it black? Or is dark grey (same as the picture that skybird posted?)

In the caractere catalog it looks dark grey (similar as the S3 oem grill). I am intrigued about that, since I also plan on going with titanium RS4 wheels and a rear carbon fiber valance and would like everything to flow.

thanks!

[uaeprince]

You know man...
that's exactly what I was hope to see and know..
Excellent...
you save me alots of Questions..

it's good that it's not one part..
so you can play with it the way you want...

It seems I'm gonna got one for myself as well..

MMMan...... you completely convinced me..

hmmmmm.. so where did purchase your parts..
A'mean which site..

as I guess there is alot..
prices are vary as well..
do you recommend a site for us..

[Skybird]

Quote, originally posted by uaeprince »

hey Skybird... I wonder where u suddenly disappear.. then suddenly appear.. stop playing ninja stuff man..

You made me smile. I'm not playing ninja... But you know, I have to work sometimes. And I am not always at home. So you'll understand what U called 'the Ninja stuff'. I 'm more and more thinking moving position. To summarize, I might be on regular basis in Dubai, so... not far from Abu Dhabi... see what I mean??

Yeah...

Uae Prince, you're the Mac Gyver of the TT... Sometimes you find mad ideas... HLS, water/meth kit... what else Man??

[uaeprince]

Quote, originally posted by Skybird »

You made me smile. I'm not playing ninja... But you know, I have to work sometimes. And I am not always at home. So you'll understand what U called 'the Ninja stuff'. I 'm more and more thinking moving position. To summarize, I might be on regular basis in Dubai, so... not far from Abu Dhabi... see what I mean?? Yeah... Uae Prince, you're the Mac Gyver of the TT... Sometimes you find mad ideas... HLS, water/meth kit... what else Man??

Hooh Hooh HoooWh..
Mac Gyver.... lool... I'm so far of that personality.. lol

hmmmm.. well you're coming here... I C...
So, we'll have dinner under the shade of tt tuning sun..
that's great...

once you come here... You'll understand what kind of competencies we've got here... Specially in dubai.. Mostly all guys here tuning there ride's... it's hard to get'ta your own special ride..

You'll enjoy that... specially when they gather in weekends..

[conneem-tt]

Quote, originally posted by MugenGTI »

You also post on the tt-forum, right?? Love your car! I really love the front grill and will defintely put in on my car! Tell me, I see that in your picture (before paiting) the license plate part looks black, is it black? Or is dark grey (same as the picture that skybird posted?) In the caractere catalog it looks dark grey (similar as the S3 oem grill). I am intrigued about that, since I also plan on going with titanium RS4 wheels and a rear carbon fiber valance and would like everything to flow. thanks!

Yeah, I'm on the tt-forum and I'm a mod on tt-talk.com

That picture above is a good representation of the grills colour, it is very similar to the standard 2.0T grill on the TT.

You could paint it the exact titanium colour also

[conneem-tt]

Quote, originally posted by uaeprince »

You know man... that's exactly what I was hope to see and know.. Excellent... you save me alots of Questions.. it's good that it's not one part.. so you can play with it the way you want... It seems I'm gonna got one for myself as well.. MMMan...... you completely convinced me.. hmmmmm.. so where did purchase your parts.. A'mean which site.. as I guess there is alot.. prices are vary as well.. do you recommend a site for us..

I got the grill from http://www.rsdcars-uk.co.uk/ they are very good to deal with.

[uaeprince]

little bit expensive..

I found the following site's selling the same.. with 3/4 the price they gave you.
Britsh pound is really expensive...

check these out..

600$
http://www.lltek.com/caractere_TT_8J.htm

440$
http://www.parts4vws.com/catal...2D972

& mostly range between these numbers..

others are really expensive...



Modified by uaeprince at 4:30 PM 9/17/2008

[conneem-tt]

Back when I got mine, parts4vws.com did not have the grill, that is a very good price.

Also when I got mine, taking into account the currency rates of the time and the sipping from the US vs UK, RSD were about 30-40 euro cheaper than ll-tek and they are well know on some of the forums I visit

But that price from parts4vws.com is wayhead of the rest isn't it.