Bought my first audi ever about 2 months ago. It's a used 2012 TTS Prestige in solar orange, got it with 8k miles. Coming from a mk6 gti stage 3, miss the power and the space. First ever AWD car, love how fast the car responds and takes off compared to the FWD. Have a couple ideas on what I'm going to do with the car, but sadly I'm deploying next month, so it's gonna have to wait until I get back next summer. I'll keep building my list, doing research, and saving money.
Congrats.....isn't it a fantastic car? It's very quick too.....I just love mine. Have to tighten up the suspension a bit IMO. Love the color. Stay safe and see you when you get back with more stuff done to the car.
Btw, I put H&R sport springs and Front/Rear sway bars (Neuspeed)....makes it handle great....
Thanks! I like it, but still getting used to it since I came from a totally different car. Can't wait to do the APR stage 2+! I'm in need of the power coming from a stage 3. The H&R Springs are on the list, Sway bars as well. How do you like the height/ride? I've tested the magnetic suspension on the back roads and I like it, can't imagine how much better it gets with supporting mods. I'm gonna try to keep track here of everything I do to it.
Congrats.....isn't it a fantastic car? It's very quick too.....I just love mine. Have to tighten up the suspension a bit IMO. Love the color. Stay safe and see you when you get back with more stuff done to the car.
Btw, I put H&R sport springs and Front/Rear sway bars (Neuspeed)....makes it handle great....
Bought my first audi ever about 2 months ago. It's a used 2012 TTS Prestige in solar orange, got it with 8k miles. Coming from a mk6 gti stage 3, miss the power and the space. First ever AWD car, love how fast the car responds and takes off compared to the FWD. Have a couple ideas on what I'm going to do with the car, but sadly I'm deploying next month, so it's gonna have to wait until I get back next summer. I'll keep building my list, doing research, and saving money.
I see you are in Tacoma; two nice tracks close to you, too! I used to live in WA and miss it. Nice car, nice color. Enjoy and thank you for your service!
Bought my first audi ever about 2 months ago. It's a used 2012 TTS Prestige in solar orange, got it with 8k miles. Coming from a mk6 gti stage 3, miss the power and the space. First ever AWD car, love how fast the car responds and takes off compared to the FWD. Have a couple ideas on what I'm going to do with the car, but sadly I'm deploying next month, so it's gonna have to wait until I get back next summer. I'll keep building my list, doing research, and saving money.
I recommend MSS Springs and doing only the rear swaybar. That is how Jeff at MSS recommneds it. I also have the front swaybar. I question it being too stiff (Neuspeed) doesn't offer more than one setting on their front bar. My car handles neutral with zero oversteer even when pushing for it and I have a race haldex. My ride height is perfect in my opinion.
I have 2+ APR with APR DSG. I highly recommend them as they are extremely daily driveable.
I did all my own installs so PM or call me if you have any questions. I did a write up just search.
Thanks for the input! I went with the h&r springs since I got a deal on them, mss springs were a little bit too much for what I want them. I'm still debating how far I want to take it as mods go, had a stage 3 mk6 gti and loved it, but never got the best out of it since I don't go to the track. I'm gonna look into the rs grill.
I love it! The drop is perfect and the ride is not too far off from stock, but a bit stiffer. Not aligned yet, will do it sometime next week, it's cheaper on base that's what it was at shop
Thats what the MSS springs would have corrected. They are softer and better with mag ride off and stiffer with mag ride on than stock. Plus great ride height.
haha GaBoYnFla you are right...I want the whole world to have an MSS KITS...
On a serious point though and toning things down a touch...there is an option for all from lowering springs right up to some high end Coilovers.
We fit in there as an option and I guess that is the key, there is an option for all.
As I say, I started off with lowering springs and as I progressed and got familiar with the car with an increased power base I felt an upgrade in handling was also necessary but I had a particular desire to keep the MagneRide - which I personally think is great only marred by the stock springs - and add ride height adjustment.
As always am grateful we can have a civilised discussion on these things.
I have MSS Spring. They made my ride smoother when sport was off and firmer when sport was on. They lowered my ride height too as far as I am willing to accept. I have put on parts that vendors sell and when they don't work or have limitations I report them. Just browse my posts. I have sent every single post link back to vendors that have parts issues and then call them up to ensure they are aware of them. I do this in hopes to get improvements for all of us in better products.
As far as MSS Springs go, do a search and find some negative posts about the product by people that have installed them. I bet you find only overwhelming positive comments and reviews.
William from my interaction and observation is a standup guy who is a fellow enthusiast first and a businessman second. He deserves better than snipes from someone who from what I can tell has not installed his product on his car.
Now my experience and why I posted what I posted was this:
My research and emails from William recommended not installing the Neuspeed front swaybar. He told me this would make the front a little too stiff and not let the car rotate. I already had the bar and was dropping the subframe so I installed it.
So, result William right, Ed not so much! My car would rotate before with the race Haldex and Rear swaybar if I was very aggressive in a turn. Now it handles way better but it always stays neutral even with max throttle. So, my thinking is a more adjustable front swaybar or a lighter swaybar. Yes my rear swaybar is at the stiffest setting. So, I suppose I could go stiffer even more at the back but I don't think that is the right move.
William is the kind of guy I want to do business with, someone that actually owns an Audi TT.
Can confirm, William is a passionate guy and would only want to help others. He does get excited about springs though and that is just his enthusiasm, not him trying to sell you parts.
Changed the stock air filter for the K&N filter. Out of the box you noticed the difference between both. The K&N is slimmer and the quality is amazing. Went for a quick drive, you can hear the turbo a bit more but nothing wow, and the car responds better.
Also got a Neuspeed dogbone mount insert, waiting to install it. Had it on my gti and loved it so I expect the same now.
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