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optomas

So I found the turbo on my new to me 2005 audi tt. Oh. My. God.

So I bought a 2005 audi tt. Just the 1.8l fwd, not even a quattro. Been very happy with the car, it does what I want. Something to run while I work on my truck. Basically a golf with a nicer interior and exterior, right?

No. Good Lord, No. The test drive was mundane, I didn't want to hurt the old man I got it from. Checked the brakes, handling, and visibility, mostly. Stepped on the gas a little bit. Good four banger acceleration, nothing special. A volkswagon. My wife has one. I like it.

Coming home from work tonight, let the vehicle warm up a bit. Dicked around with the clock, set the date. Took off for home. Midnight or so, nobody else out here. Turned onto a long stretch of empty highway, and wanted to see what this car really is.

So I stepped on it. Nice four banger acceleration, and a nearly silent high pitched whine of the turbo spooling up. Oh, there's the turbo. Nice...

Except it keeps on spooling up. The little girl says, "oh? You actually want to go fast, instead of driving me around like some granny on quaaludes? OK, here you go."

And I'm smooshed back into the seat. Smooshed, I tell you. There's a little bit of boost at first. It grows exponentially. "THIS is where I like to RUN!" She says.

It was fucking beautiful, you guys.

Posted Jun 26, 2016, 8:20 AM UTC · edited

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bella_sm•

love it. thanx for sharing :)

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dangerousminority•

Have you discovered the kick down yet? Press the accelerator all the way to the floor, then press it a little more. You'll feel a "click" in the pedal and the car will shift to the lowest possible gear for maximum acceleration.

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cdine2014 SQ5 3.0 TFSI•

I've read about this in VWs, but can't find as much for Audis, do you know if all their autos have this as well?

EDIT: Just verified my '14 SQ5 has this. I feel silly, but wow thanks :)

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rwhockey2902 A4 S-line•

My b8 a4 had it

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whitefeather14VAG brethren, I come in peace (03 Jetta TDI)•

Literally every automatic transmission car ever made has this.

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dangerousminority•

My A6 and Q3 both have it.

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Get-ADUser2010 A5 3.0 TDi Quattro S Line (Gone but not forgotten)•

My 2010 A5 had it.

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NoFcksGvn•

B7 A4 quattro with the tip trans here, it has it.

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optomasOP2005 TT•

I haven't even played with the paddle shifters yet. = )

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Lordgingerous2011 A4 2.0T•

Smooshed... That's the phrase to describe the turbo kicking in. Excellent choice of words, good sir.

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iComplicity•

get a tune and you wont be able to pull your head from the seat

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RussellManiacAudi Q5 3.0T S-Line•

Awesome story.

I had a Chevy Sonic with a turbo a couple of years ago, and even with that, it helped with power. Having a turbo is better than not having one, however I wish more Audi's went the supercharger route rather than turbo because of the long spool up time.

I must say that I've taken a liking to the instant power a supercharger adds. My 3.0T is amazing, especially in a SUV. Total sleeper that does a 14.4 quarter mile.

Of course, I kind of like the supercharger on my other car as well.

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i_wanted_to_say•

I once had a Buick Regal as a rental car in Montana... turns out it had a turbo and was incredibly fun on those wide open stretches.

I don't think I'd even want to own that car, but I definitely enjoyed my week with it.

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ColoBiker•

Here (Colorado) where there are mountains, a turbocharger actually does better than a supercharger. Since the supercharger is a fixed boost, you can reach an altitude where the engine could still use some air. The turbocharger keeps packing in the air until the waste gate opens, so it keeps boosting as the altitude goes up. That's why, for example, most propeller airplanes have turbocharged engines.

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nathanwl2004•

If I remember correctly airplanes were the first real application for turbos.

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RussellManiacAudi Q5 3.0T S-Line•

I totally understand that, as I used to fly...however, I drive on the track and AutoX (check the link above), and it's nice to have the instant power delivery for that.

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nathanwl2004•

I'm the opposite. I love the power delivery of a turbo. All of my cars except one have either a single turbo or twins. I love it.

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gmann238801.5 S4, 04 R32, and others•

Just wait until you put software on the car... That'll really wake her up. Btw it's Volkswagen ;)

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optomasOP2005 TT•

I know, right? Drives just a little bit better than my wife's jetta. More precise handling, stops faster.

Step on the gas though, the jetta accelerates well, then smoothes out. The audi accelerates well, then warns you a little bit with the sound of the turbo spooling up, then opens up a whole new power band to play with. It's astonishing.

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FordyO_o•

I had this moment when I test drove my S3, it was pretty much sold the moment I put my foot down.

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optomasOP2005 TT•

I'm glad I didn't during the test drive.

"Here, dude. Here's all my money. If that's not enough I can go get some more!"

Then I'd descend into a world of discount prostitution and other unseemly activities.

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SpecialEdShow8P A3 quattro•

Is it a 180 or 225? I forget if the 225 even came in FWD, but either way, a chip will really open that thing up more. I have a 04.5 GLI, which is basically your car in a Jetta.

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optomasOP2005 TT•

It's 1.8L that puts out 180 hp. Still a very new car to me, so I could have that wrong.

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jaschen91' 200tq(20v)+00' TTq•

Nice, another MK1. I recommend a chip and a dogbone mount bushing upgrade. You will have some torque steer, but you will def enjoy it :)

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optomasOP2005 TT•

Do you have any recommendations for a chip?

I'll have to research a dogbone mount bushing upgrade.

It's such a beautiful car. Way beyond what I thought it was.

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jaschen91' 200tq(20v)+00' TTq•

My first chip was GIAC. My 2nd chip after I dropped in a 225 into my 180 is REVO. Honestly, they are all about the same.

Upgrading the front suspension bushings will help with the torque steer you will experience after the chip.

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optomasOP2005 TT•

Upgrading the front suspension bushings will help with the torque steer you will experience after the chip.

Holy cow. OK. Let me get my boots on the ground, first. = )

The car is already glorious, it will take me a while to find her limits. Nice to know there's upgrades if it ever gets boring.

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jaschen91' 200tq(20v)+00' TTq•

Went from a 180 Quattro to a k04/T4 turbo with front mount and turbo back. Then dropped a 225 motor in it and added a 6 speed tranny. AP 6 pot brakes as well. Its never ending. Enjoy it!

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floydfan•

I drove the 225 HP model a couple of weeks ago, and I totally agree with you.

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