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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: Redscouse on 31 October 2011, 08:46
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Hi All,
My name is Paul and im new to this forum and website, but definitely not new to car forums.
Currently own a 2011 Audi TT-RS which is tuned to around 410bhp. Unfortunately due to my circumstances and wanting to save a bit of money for events next year im looking at selling her off and putting my ''sensible head'' on, with me currently looking at some lovely GTD's to replace her with!
Dont get me wrong, im not jumping down into a totally different league here, only 8 months ago i had another TT which had the same 170bhp engine in her as the current GTD!
Few questions if i may?
Looking to more than likely get a 2nd hand GTD ;
Anything i need to look out for or be wary of (any known issues)?
Which optional extras would you recommend i get?
Which optional extras would you recommend i avoid?
Anything else which may benefit me whilst searching for the perfect GTD?
Looking for a nice 3dr i will more than likely modify slightly, starting with a REVO remap!
Thanks for any help that comes my way, its very much appreciated!
Regards
Paul
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Welcome to the forum Paul. (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/KStanier/VWwelcome.gif)
Well it appears you don't keep your cars for long considering you have a 2011 Audi TT-RS and 8 months ago you have a Audi TT.
Well buying 2nd hand you do have slight problems, colour and what options you would like on the car. The only option that I added was the Flat Tyre Indicator which is well worth the £35 (I believe this can be enabled afterwards). After driving it for a while you also miss other options like front and rear parking sensors. The back isn't to bad its the bonnet that drops off sharply that you have to guestimate where the bumper is.
The other thing is I should have opted for the RNS 510 satnav radio though these can be fitted afterwards. Now depending where you have this GTD from you will need the radio code if you decide to swap radios later and sell yours. Wheels are another personal choice but I don't find anything wrong with the standard 17" Seattle Shodows.
I don't know of any known problems with the GTD. I think the final factor will be what it has fitted and how much they are asking for it?
After you have driven a 410bhp Audi TT-RS you will want a remap but I think they only goto 210bhp for the GTD. There maybe companies that do more but I believe the gearbox and clutch won't take it.
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Welcome Paul. :wink:
Wish I ordered Xenons when I got mine, I still dont see why they`re so bloody expensive, but hey-ho.
I love the reversing camera in mine. I have a manual and I`m glad for that - I drove a DSG as a courtesy car and didnt like it, but I think thats personal preference really.
I have 18" vancouvers and prefer them over the 17" seatles, but then, the world is awash with aftermarket wheels anyway.
When I ordered, loads of people were saying that theres no storage, so I ordered the storage pack and have never used the little drawers under the seats, nor the netting it comes with.
As said, about 210 is the most you`ll get from the engine - though mine isnt remapped yet - but I also hear that the REVO map is quite harsh.
Besides that, good motors, I really like mine.
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danski have you never thought of putting your car spec in your signature so we know what you drive?
Its sometimes confusing when users comment in thread and you wonder what they drive as we do get GTI users commenting in here.
Its a pity there isn't a car section in the user control panel as alot of forums have?
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There you go Keith, I remember you asked me to do that a while back...just wanted to keep you guessing. :smug:
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Thats nice but you've missed the year off?
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Grrrr....
Dont push me Keith :evil:
Hopefully that now has all you need, including how many doors.
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Grrrr....
Dont push me Keith :evil:
Hopefully that now has all you need, including how many doors.
Don't forget your location so we know where to pinch the car from :lipsrsealed:
:tongue: :grin: :grin:
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Hello Scouse Paul,
Your TT sounds like a bit of a beast! Get some pics up or link to where you may already have posted some seeing as you're not new to forums :grin:
Would love one of those engines in any car.
REVO remap would be good, very good in fact, but you could always try out one of the forum sponsors remaps. :smug:
As for options, the Charleston Shadows look lovely, 5 doors make far more sense than 3 on such a big car (it's not a coupe like a TT you know!) and can't be retro fitted afterwards when you've realised your mistake!
There aren't that many 'must have' options for the GTD; xenons are useful if you drive a lot in the dark but are rare on GTDs second hand, sensors are very useful but you can live without them and can be retro fitted like most things. In fact nearly all the most useful things can be easily retro fitted so just search out the best deal you can find.
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Hi all,
Thanks for the replies, very helpful. Firstly Keith i see you live in S-O-T, just down the road from me then as i live in Market Drayton, Shropshire :smiley:
I want the GTD as a 3 door and thats just my personal preference, dont think i will regret this choice. I already have a good idea of what modifications i would like to do and im no stranger to modifying (dont worry nothing chavy) as my Audi TT TDi which i owned for 2.5 years became known at alot of car shows for the way it looked.
Personally i would love a 3 door White GTD, maybe with the 18's on, Bi-Xenon headlights and im not sure which other options yet. Would love the RNS as i have similar systems in both my TT's but i can always retro fit one cheaper if needs be.
Cant really order one new as the lead times are a bit too high and i would preferably want a GTD in the next few months, so currently looking at what is out there, and i think in the next week or 2 ill be down to VW to see if they have any highly spec'ed demo's i can prize from them :grin:
This is my current car - Audi TT-RS 2.5 in Ibis White, REVO remapped to around 410bhp, 20' RS4 style chrome faced alloys, plus ALOT of other toys. Got this from Stoke Audi in March 2011 - As ive said my circumstances have changed, this car is a mortgage on its own and unfortunately i need to sell it.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/clanTT%20Sept%202011/dsc0819a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/clanTT%20Sept%202011/dsc0832t.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/TT-RS/DSC00691.jpg)
Nice video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1XsGSAIyQ
Thanks
Paul
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Don't forget your location so we know where to pinch the car from
I was going to mension the location that but I would be pushing my luck?
So you recon if you put your location they know where you live so they can come and pinch your car? (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/KStanier/rofl.gif)
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Few more questions if i may;
Ive seen a nice Candy White 3dr GTD close to me and im looking at going to view it soon. Few options are not spec'ed on it i would like so -
Can Bi-Xenon headlights be aftermarket fitted - and if so is this pricey and does anybody specialize in this?
I take it the RNS can be aftermarket fitted also? Straight swap for the standard stereo?
Do all GTD's come with ipod connections, or is this an option, and can this be fitted afterwards?
Thanks very much all
Paul :)
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Hi all,
Thanks for the replies, very helpful. Firstly Keith i see you live in S-O-T, just down the road from me then as i live in Market Drayton, Shropshire :smiley:
I want the GTD as a 3 door and thats just my personal preference, dont think i will regret this choice. I already have a good idea of what modifications i would like to do and im no stranger to modifying (dont worry nothing chavy) as my Audi TT TDi which i owned for 2.5 years became known at alot of car shows for the way it looked.
Personally i would love a 3 door White GTD, maybe with the 18's on, Bi-Xenon headlights and im not sure which other options yet. Would love the RNS as i have similar systems in both my TT's but i can always retro fit one cheaper if needs be.
Cant really order one new as the lead times are a bit too high and i would preferably want a GTD in the next few months, so currently looking at what is out there, and i think in the next week or 2 ill be down to VW to see if they have any highly spec'ed demo's i can prize from them :grin:
This is my current car - Audi TT-RS 2.5 in Ibis White, REVO remapped to around 410bhp, 20' RS4 style chrome faced alloys, plus ALOT of other toys. Got this from Stoke Audi in March 2011 - As ive said my circumstances have changed, this car is a mortgage on its own and unfortunately i need to sell it.
Nice video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1XsGSAIyQ
Thanks
Paul
Well you certainly seem to know what you want in the GTD and your TT is lovely so I think you'll be just fine.
Bi-xenons can be retro fitted, but it's a pain in the arse and the main reason why I sold my 2009 car and bought a 2011 car with them already fitted. There is a long thread about it in the mk6 maintenance section including part numbers and all the info you will ever need!! Should cost about £1100 to 1400 in parts. The Doc (mk6 section moderator) isn't far from you and would probably help you out with fitting the xenons and any other parts.
The RNS is an easy retro fit. You just need BAP enabling via VCDS, again, there are threads on this in the section.
Your car will come with an ipod lead in the centre console, plus USB CONNECTOR.
Bluetooth is another popular retro fit item.
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Exonian - Thanks very much for your reply :)
I would much prefer to find the perfect GTD, but if i cant, retro-fitting and modding it myself is all part of the fun :)
Does anybody on this forum have a modded GTD?
Paul
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Hi mate, you'll love the rns510 after that unit in the Audi :wink:
Try talking to Lee our VW forum trader at Cheltenham VW to see if he's got any GTD's :wink:
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Thanks Doc :cool:
Yes the RNS-E in the TT is pants to be honest. Good system but its meant to be upto date and it has sent me the wrong way a few times and not recognised roundabouts and junctions that have been there for 4-5 years :laugh:
What is Lee's username and ill drop him a PM. Thanks for the heads-up
Paul
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My pleasure :wink:
It's evo1986 - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=27506
Rns510 is a great bit of kit, touchscreen (no silly circle of pain), full postcode search, phone is great and the hard drive is brilliant - its all good :cool:
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Cheers Doc mate - appreciated :)
Dropped Lee an email as i cant seem to PM (not sure if im being thick or due to me being so new i cant PM yet!)
Cheers :tongue:
Paul
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once you have 10 posts you can so spam away
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Hi Paul, welcome to the forum :wink:
My 2p's worth, having only owned a GTD since July :-
DPF's and what they mean to re-mapping. ie. removal of, and by-pass pipe fitting etc for anything over 210bhp, just something to add into the equation (But Doc will put you right on that subject)
Your TT, did it have any kind of suspension adjustment?? If so you *may* want to look for a GTD with ACC.
Check the outer seat bolster on both front passenger and driver seats for water drip marks from top edge of doors, something I neglected to do but both my doors have leaked (are leaking? haven't had any rain for ages to tell!) and both bolsters are marked and will be bought to attention of dealer at service time. :angry:
Back to the DPF, I'll assume you do a fair bit of - shall we say - spirited driving, :rolleyes: therefore you should have no worries re regeneration of the filter..... but if you re-map the car, then you may remove it etc etc....
Good luck with your search :smiley:
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Got to be careful removing the DPF's on later cars as there are plans to bring in new MOT regs which means any car built after 2008 MUST have the DPF firmly in place......
I'd hang fire until everything is clarified though :afro:
FYI, Doc runs a GTD which has had the sh!t kicked out of it since he's owned it and its still going strong :evil:
It's an awesome thing to drive too :wink:
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Andy and Rhyso, thanks for both your thoughts and comments :smiley:
Ive contacted Lee and hes going to do some digging for me with the preferences i want. I saw a very nice Candy white one at VW Derby which is 40 miles from me, but that has now dissapeared off Autotrader. Although ive found another nice one since.
Thanks for the thoughts on DPF removal, i will leave that but will definitely be getting a REVO stage 1 remap and i may drop the ride height slightly. If the car comes with not that many options i will more than likely make a Projects thread as i have alot in mind to crack on with, and im definitely not new to modding / adding aftermarket gear :)
Will keep you updated as to what myself or Lee finds. Thanks once again!
Paul
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Speak to Doc reference a remap and try his out :wink:
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Will do, if hes kind to me and does me a good deal :laugh: :drool: lol
Paul
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Hi all,
Thanks for the replies, very helpful. Firstly Keith i see you live in S-O-T, just down the road from me then as i live in Market Drayton, Shropshire :smiley:
I want the GTD as a 3 door and thats just my personal preference, dont think i will regret this choice. I already have a good idea of what modifications i would like to do and im no stranger to modifying (dont worry nothing chavy) as my Audi TT TDi which i owned for 2.5 years became known at alot of car shows for the way it looked.
Personally i would love a 3 door White GTD, maybe with the 18's on, Bi-Xenon headlights and im not sure which other options yet. Would love the RNS as i have similar systems in both my TT's but i can always retro fit one cheaper if needs be.
Cant really order one new as the lead times are a bit too high and i would preferably want a GTD in the next few months, so currently looking at what is out there, and i think in the next week or 2 ill be down to VW to see if they have any highly spec'ed demo's i can prize from them :grin:
This is my current car - Audi TT-RS 2.5 in Ibis White, REVO remapped to around 410bhp, 20' RS4 style chrome faced alloys, plus ALOT of other toys. Got this from Stoke Audi in March 2011 - As ive said my circumstances have changed, this car is a mortgage on its own and unfortunately i need to sell it.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/clanTT%20Sept%202011/dsc0819a.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/clanTT%20Sept%202011/dsc0832t.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/rocky1985/TT-RS/DSC00691.jpg)
Nice video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1XsGSAIyQ
Thanks
Paul
Awesome motor mate, did you manage to sell it...and have you found the GTD your after??