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Audi dont have a record of doing what BMW do. They dont usually release more than one RS model at a time, they dont crossover models either like BMW do. It is all academic anyway, there will never be a V8 TT, period. In fact, I'm only here because I got sick of waiting for them to announce a TT RS which would have had my money had it been 2.5T, Quattro, RS badged and kitted and £40K ish. It isnt, I couldnt, hence an M3 which is the only 2+2 400 plus bhp coupe for £50K on the market from a decent marque. |
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The TT is a 2+2 which neither the Cayman or Z4 aren't, oh yeah but there is another BMW with 2 doors which is and it's the 3series Coupe and at the top of it's tree sits the M3 which if Audi did bring out a 350+hp version would compete on performance as a rough guess on weight would be 1450Kgs meaning a similar PTW. I know the RS5 will be a more direct competitor to the M3, being of a similar size but that not to say that a similar power TT wouldn't be nicking sales as well, so I did see the relevance in the thread. Leg, reckons there will be no TT with a V8, who know there is much talk about engine possibilities, including like he suggested a 5cylinder Bi-turbo but the engine choice isn't as important as the output power, it's the thing that will determine what a car is to compete with. Maybe I think more out of the box than other people and that is why I see such a TT as a rival. |
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11-02-2007, 07:09 PM | #25 | |
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Tell you what, when a V8 TT appears Ill buy you one eh. As much chance of me shagging Kylie Minogue and trust me, I write to her on a daily basis. |
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11-02-2007, 07:16 PM | #26 | |
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I do give it to you for thinking out of the box, you made a good point about the 6 having LESS space inside than the 3 Coupe. I totally agree, infact I was arguing with someone that this will steal the 6 series sales! Honestly, I dont think I'd buy either but the 3 would be my choice if I had to pick... Anyway, there is talk about a 5cylinder turbo, but that wont be the S or RS model I'm sure. A while back I actually heard that this engine is to rival BMWs 3.0TT. Time will tell I guess. I agree that the engine isnt so important aslong as Audi delivers the performance which I'm sure it will. The new RS6 580bhp V10TT comes to mind
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OK, so it might not be a V8 but it does look like there will be a TT positioned about the TT/S, whether it's a RS model or not is up for debate as like you said Quattro only make one RS at a time and at present it's the RS6 taking that slot. |
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11-02-2007, 07:26 PM | #28 | |
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As for a TT positioned about the TTS, I think you will find the S3 engined TT is 'about' the TTS or as near as dammit. Enjoy the turbo lag, I didnt. Not sure who 'Quattro' are that make cars? |
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11-02-2007, 07:31 PM | #29 |
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You got it.
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It's goin great For real though, that sketch is just beautiful. Have you seen the body revisions they made to the R10 (R8 V10)? subtle but quite noticeable. Looks great to me
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I don't know why people have to be so hard on footie and I agree with Greg, I posted a thread about the ""US$ vs. the euro; Effect on the M3 price" and it got moved to some 'pricing' section which I didn't even know existed...
Also, I agree with what everyone is saying that the tt is not a direct competitor to the M3, but not everyone who is considering the M3 is limiting their options to "those cars with a usable back seat" I'm sure there are plenty of people who consider 350Z, TT, M3, Corvette all at the same time. To say they are not competitors at all is a bit inaccurate. For instance, I want the M3 but would still consider a car without a backseat/unusable back seat (TT). So basically, I don't see a problem posting this thread. Thanks footie for posting and to others for clarifying the probable engine (not V8). |
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11-03-2007, 03:55 AM | #37 |
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Just read that Audi have done a deal with Ferrari and there will be a TT RSF with a V12. 8.7 litres in a TT, definately going into production. Cant wait. Best bits will be the Crocodile skin seats, carbon fibre cupholders, elephant foreskin leather steering wheel and nuclear powered seat warmers. Glove box will actually be a microwave so no more cold Ginsters pastys!!!
How's that for thinking outside the box. We call it complete guff in Yorkshire but I'm willing to learn. |
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I want one of them, when is it out. I don't know why this thread got out of hand, maybe it's because we were talking about an Audi on what is a BMW website, similar things happen when it the other way round. Maybe the Mods should close this as the chat has got ridiculous. |
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11-03-2007, 07:40 AM | #39 | |
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Trust me Footie, if you want a really, really long thread with proper arguments and not this friendly stuff on this one, go to the TT Forum and post a thread in the Mk2 board titled '3.2 or 2.0T - which is best?'. If youd ont get 10 pages and at least 2 major slanging matches Im a monkeys uncle. Actually if you want to have a really massively good time on the TTF post one titled 'The new TT, Is Rebel right or do you think Toshiba is right?. Guaranteed winner that one. |
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11-03-2007, 11:12 AM | #40 |
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I take it you were very disheartened with Audi and the TT is general. I wouldn't said I will never go back to Audi but at present the M3 is the car which has impressed me the most and am looking forward to getting behind the wheel. The regards to this thread, I wasn't want it be overly long but didn't expect the type of remarks which were received. I am lucky enough to appreciate all brands, not just BMW and what I have seen here is plain ignorance from fellow fans who regard the M3 and BMWs in general as the only thing worth discussing. Would someone explain why because I can't understand this type of behaviour. Hopefully someone with a more level head than certain people I care not to mention. |
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11-03-2007, 12:28 PM | #41 | |
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11-03-2007, 04:02 PM | #42 | |
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With regards to the TT I still love my mk1 and intend to keep it alongside the M3. It will make a good bad weather car haivng quattro and well, I just like it. I got it new in March 06 and have spent around £8000 modifying it, mostly so it corners properly. Pics below. I was dissapointed with the mk2. I had hoped for a real performance version but Audi pretty much summed up their attitude towards the TT when the launch cars were a 2.0T with FWD only (on a 'sports coupe? I mean FFS Audi FWD??) and the same 3.2 engine that I had in mine with the same old 250bhp. When it became clear the S (which probably wont be an S but just the TT 2.0T Quattro) would just have the laggy S3 engine and an RS wouldnt appear anytime soon I decided to dig a little deeper and get a proper sports car with RWD and 420bhp, namely the M3. I think Audi really sell themselves short. This silly approach to RS versions where they only appear towards the end of a models production run is crap. BMW are much more in tune with their customers in my opinion and make more exciting cars from a drivers perspective (Engines, handling etc) although Audi tend to be better looking cars. I'm also looking for a little bomber to go to the train station in, nip to the shops etc and a visitor to my neighbour today had an Aygo Sport. Little 1.0 thing. I thought it looked great so I'm off for a look at one tomorrow. My 3.2 TT, handles like no TT should.... |
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11-03-2007, 04:17 PM | #43 |
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I am interested in your TT, what handling mods did you do? I use to have a TT225 Coupe a long time ago but with family commitments it had to go, now with the second car this allowed me to pick something with two doors again and I went for the S5 when it came out. It a great car and is almost as quick as the M3 on normal roads, but like you said it doesn't have much passion, sure it does everything very well indeed and in fact a little to good because you can go down a twisty road without breaking sweat and wonder was it me that just did that or was it the car. That's why I decided on the M3, it seems to match the S5 on the drive-ability but makes you feel alive when you are really going for it. Well that's the hope when I finally get it. |
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Been asked a few times for the full spec so I have it saved in a Word file, handling mods in bold. Seems like just a few items but thats where most of the cost went. The car now never understeers and is prone to oversteer if I push it, mostly it just grips and goes. I drive it like I stole it most of the time and with around 275bhp it never really challenges me. The M3 however may well put the fear of God into me the way I drive. S5 is anice car, a colleague is about to order the 3.0Tdi quattro Sport and the interior is very nice indeed. Just felt a bit big and more of a cruiser to me, nowt wrong with that, just not what I was looking for.
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