I made an appointment
with Todd at AWE for him to do the spring and chip install. I had
this work performed down in Philadelphia two weeks ago, and wow, what a huge
difference! Since I have my Nokian "Haks" snow tires on,
I am still not able to get the ultimate in performance out of the car. .
.yet! I have been able to push the car for what the tires can
take: I tried a few acceleration runs to see what the car could do; and
I did a few launches from 4000 rpm and was thrown back into my
seat from the power. I could not believe how much this has changed
the demeanor of my car! I am looking forward to taking off these
tires and putting back on the 17" Bridgestones and stock wheels.
I want to see how this car really handles!
I promised to give my
analysis on the "problems" with the TTQs. I am very
happy with how the car handles and drives at high speeds. The car
is very stable, unlike what has been said and written all over the web
and in the press. I don't think that there is an inherent problem
with the suspension of the car. I do believe that the car could
use a rear spoiler, just not the one that Audi came up with. I
think that they should have put more thought into the design, and even
asked one of the actual designers that worked on the TT to give a sample
idea. I find it hard to believe one of them came up with this!
I have made a decision
that I will be getting a spoiler of some sort, most likely the M-type
developed by LLTek. I also like the idea of releasing the
underbody turbulent air that gets locked behind the rear bumper.
Supposedly this is what is causing the rear lift of the car at speed.
I have seen, and actually like the Caracter redesign of the rear bumper.
It has an open slot in the bumper that is designed just for this.
I would like to add these two items once I have done some more reading
on their effectiveness.
I am waiting for the
delivery of my Borla exhaust, and will have it installed some time
between March 18th and 25th. I will have pictures and another
write-up afterwards.
To see the Garrett Chip install
pictures
go
To see the H&R Sport Springs
install picture go