Ash tray assembly was "sprung" and could not be adjusted to a neater fit in the console. Purchased used assembly from fellow TT'er and replaced. Now it looks nice!

Check this album: http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/interior_non-lighting/short_burst_blinkers/
for a complete how-to. QuickTime video of result here: http://www.martybird.com/vid/blinkers.mov (3.36 MB)

http://www.martybird.com/vid/blinkers.mov (3.36 MB)

http://www.martybird.com/vid/center.wmv

On my list of to-do's. This is MCPaudiTT's.
http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1730372.phtml and Bob's
http://public.fotki.com/blackfnTTruck/charge-pipe/

See http://www.modshack.info/defcon.htm

A complete how to on this install is available here: http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1551549.phtml
Soon after completing this install I switched out the poly bushings for the DEFCON bushings, see http://public.fotki.com/martt/audi_tt/mods/controlarm/.

http://public.fotki.com/martt/audi_tt/mods/controlarm/.

The Greddy RS is sold through many dealers as a blow-off valve. To use it as a recirculation valve you need the adaptors shown on the side and bottom of the valve. See this link for information on the adaptors to 25mm for use in Audi TT and other vehicles.
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/engine_and_drivetrain/greddy_type_rs_dive/proto_adapter/

adaptors to 25mm for use in Audi TT and other vehicles.
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/engine_and_drivetrain/greddy_type_rs_dive/proto_adapter/

42 Draft Designs Downpipe with Test Pipe in place of catalytic converter section.

Euro Dash comes with the bracket, fuse cover and dash.

Ordered from Nigel at Blueflame in March 06 to replace the Borla exhaust system. Installed on March 23, 2006. There are additional and helpful how-to's here:
http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/exhaust_installs/
http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1281985.phtml
This exhaust system is manufactured by Blueflame, and used to be sold as the Forge exahust system (now unavailable). Blueflame now sells these under their own name, mainly through their eBay store here:
http://stores.ebay.com/BLUE-FLAME-PERFORMANCE

http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/exhaust_installs/
http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1281985.phtml
This exhaust system is manufactured by Blueflame, and used to be sold as the Forge exahust system (now unavailable). Blueflame now sells these under their own name, mainly through their eBay store here:
http://stores.ebay.com/BLUE-FLAME-PERFORMANCE

Installed the GadgeTT, a handy accessory from The Modshack (see http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/gadgetts_and_stuff/the_gadgett/ for details.

Chassis and electrical grounding. For more resources, go here:
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/interior_non-lighting/grounding_mod/
and here http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/grounding/

This item is for sale via U.S. distributor MCPi. See http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/interior_non-lighting/liquidtt/ for more information.

MOFO (Mass Oxygen Flow Optimizer) from Steve Schwing.

This is a quick write-up on installing an oil temperature sender and gauge on a 2001 Audi TT with 1.8T engine. It is not meant to be exhaustive, there is a good, complete how-to here (thanks Warren!): http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1363085.phtml

http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1363085.phtml

http://www.mcpii.com/engine.html

How to install aftermarket radio in 2001 Audi TT Coupe:
The various parts include:
Alpine CDA-9820XM from www.hookedontronics.com ($228.00)
Metra 70-1787 wiring harness from www.lafayetteradio.com ($15.95)
Metra 99-9100 face plate from www.lafayetteradio.com ($10.95)
Metra 40-VW10 Antenna Adaptor (non-amplified) from www.lafayetteradio.com ($7.50)
Metra 40-VW53 amplified Antenna Adaptor (replaced 40-VW10) from Fry's Electronics - needed for AM reception ($14.99)
AI XM-2SAA XM Roof mount antenna from Fry's Electronics ($27.00) similar to Terk XMicro2
Alpine KCA-121B Male Right Angle Ai-Net to Female RCA Cable from Best Buy ($24.99)
Alpine KCA-420i iPod interface: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4hsGQ0gVQV6/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=227550&I=500KCA420I
Other sources of information:
KrusTTy how-to: http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1346967.phtml
xlr8d how-to: http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1203497.phtml

Metra 70-1787 wiring harness from www.lafayetteradio.com ($15.95)
Metra 99-9100 face plate from www.lafayetteradio.com ($10.95)
Metra 40-VW10 Antenna Adaptor (non-amplified) from www.lafayetteradio.com ($7.50)
Metra 40-VW53 amplified Antenna Adaptor (replaced 40-VW10) from Fry's Electronics - needed for AM reception ($14.99)
AI XM-2SAA XM Roof mount antenna from Fry's Electronics ($27.00) similar to Terk XMicro2
Alpine KCA-121B Male Right Angle Ai-Net to Female RCA Cable from Best Buy ($24.99)
Alpine KCA-420i iPod interface: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4hsGQ0gVQV6/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=227550&I=500KCA420I
Other sources of information:
KrusTTy how-to: http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1346967.phtml
xlr8d how-to: http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1203497.phtml

Slotted rotors installed.

Samco Intake hose

Available here http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/gadgetts_and_stuff/scangauge-ii/

Excellent write up here:
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/engine_and_drivetrain/sfs/

This is the Speed-2 shift knob from Auto Aesthetics.
http://www.autoaesthetics.com/AA_V1.0/pages/home.html

Damplifier from Second Skin Audio www.secondskinaudio.com

Strut bearing and bushing replacement- parts needed:
1J0 412 331 C suspension strut mounting (2)
www.worldimpex.com SKU # 257962 or 5467
1J0 412 249 ball bearing (2)
www.worldimpex.com SKU # 257961 or 5247
N 903 536 03 hex nut (2)
www.worldimpex.com SKU # 4639
Other resources:
Thanks to Steve Schwing
http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/1_hour_strut_bearin/stru_bearing_replacement/
http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1319039.phtml
Also thanks to Mike (MCPaudiTT) for his help and for the loan of the Hazet tools (to remove the nuts at the top of the suspension). This can be done without the special tools, just use a 7 mm hex and either a spark plug socket or a oxygen sensor socket.

1J0 412 249 ball bearing (2)
www.worldimpex.com SKU # 257961 or 5247
N 903 536 03 hex nut (2)
www.worldimpex.com SKU # 4639
Other resources:
Thanks to Steve Schwing
http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/1_hour_strut_bearin/stru_bearing_replacement/
http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1319039.phtml
Also thanks to Mike (MCPaudiTT) for his help and for the loan of the Hazet tools (to remove the nuts at the top of the suspension). This can be done without the special tools, just use a 7 mm hex and either a spark plug socket or a oxygen sensor socket.

This is the Osir Design Telson fiberglass rear spoiler for the Audi TT. Available at http://www.osirdesign.com or http://www.ttstuff.com
I installed this on August 17, 2005, then removed it on January 22, 2006.

January 22, 2006.

"Ultimate" timing belt kit from ECS Tuning includes OEM timing belt made by Continental 06B 109 119 A; OE tensioner Roller made by Ruville in Germany 06B 109 243; OEM tensioner assembly made by Ruville in Germany 06B 109 477; OEM Idler roller (comes on the tensioner assembly); Hepu water pump with metal impeller 06A 121 011 L; Accesory ribbed drive belt 06A 260 849 C; Thermostat (Wahler) 050 121 113 C; also engine mount bolts purchased separately.

Ruville in Germany 06B 109 477; OEM Idler roller (comes on the tensioner assembly); Hepu water pump with metal impeller 06A 121 011 L; Accesory ribbed drive belt 06A 260 849 C; Thermostat (Wahler) 050 121 113 C; also engine mount bolts purchased separately.

Ordered from Jon's Tinted Tails http://www.jonstintedtails.com/ - this is the "light-medium" tint. Very pleased with his work - highly recommended. I ordered an extra set of taillights from eBay so I can swap back to the stock lights.

can swap back to the stock lights.

These wipers came OEM starting in 2004. The offer a huge increase in forward visibility by eliminating the large wiper blade frame. See http://www.wak-tt.com/mods/aerotwin/aerotwin.htm for install instructions. I purchased mine at http://www.ecstuning.com/...=Quattro&engine=225HP (if the link does not work, find item ES#3012 at http://www.ecstuning.com )

instructions. I purchased mine at http://www.ecstuning.com/...=Quattro&engine=225HP (if the link does not work, find item ES#3012 at http://www.ecstuning.com )