Thanks for featuring a MK2 TTRS Marcus, I sold my 1994 JDM MR2 turbo hardtop and bought a 2011 manual TTRS it was the only modern 2 door sports car that really spoke to me and felt unique enough to fill the place of my MR2. absolutely love it they have quite a special feel when driving them from the way they sound and still slightly raw without too much electronic nannies.
Interesting! My brother has a 3sGTE Mr2 and I desperately want a TTRS. He's forging it soon and I hope to get what you have so we can go out together. Old and new-ish. Enjoy your TTRS dude
Absolutely! I'm sure that was a tough sell for you to get rid of the MR2 Turbo.. I had the same up until about a year ago :D Still absolutely on the right side of the analog era which is great. Glad you're enjoying it.
I bought one this summer and I’m in love. Fun, sporty and somewhat practical for a daily driver. I love the sleek restrained styling. A lot of random inquiries about it when I drive it.
Wow, I’m only three minutes in and I’m already impressed by the video. I currently own a 2012 Nissan 370z Nismo that I’ll be supercharging to around 500whp soon, but I’m so interested in the second generation RS. I had the chance to drive a friends mk3 TT-S with an APR Stage 2 package equipped and I was blown away by how it drove. Seeing as I prefer a manual transmission and I couldn’t afford a mk3 RS even if I wanted a DCT, I think I’ll be looking to pick one of these up as my next car eventually. My biggest issue with this car so far is that it’s so rare that it’s nearly impossible to find new content about them on RU-vid or Instagram. Great video.
Alright, what do I owe you for the shoutout?!?! 🤣 I completely agree with you though Marcus, time for Johnny to stop doing cosmetic mods and time to dump a bunch of money into performance. That motor can handle a ton of boost and make an ass ton of power. Hopefully he decides to throw on a big ol' full frame Garrett and let it eat!!!
The TTRS was and is possibly now still much faster than a RS 3 so not sure where "its not a RS 3" came from. By way of history the RS3 engine came from TTRS not the other way round. The engine has not changed much apart from cheaper less reliable plastic and aluminium parts so that is not necessarily an advantage.
I own an 8J TT RS and I will tell you that the generations of the RS 3 and TT RS are right on par with each other. Obviously the DSG will be quicker than the manual. We didn't get the 8P RS 3 in North America, and that would be a direct comparison. The TT RS was indeed introduced in 2009 while the first RS 3 came out in 2011. The TT is a little bit lighter, but the weight difference is minimal, therefore the TT RS is NOT "much faster."
@@safetyofficer4689 its faster ;) 8j is about 1450kg and 8p is about 1600-1700kg depends of spec. Plus tt has better aero. During 100-200 pulls you need 100hp more in rs3 to match tt rs etc.
@@radosaw4935 Oh, I don't question that it's faster. Like you said, it's a smaller car. 150-200kg isn't going to result in a "much faster" car though, like the previous person commented. And I don't think you'd need 100hp to keep up.
Really looking into these to replace my Mazdaspeed 3. Needed something with a manual and near 400hp AND had some soul. i think the RS could be it. Anyone know how reliable they are? Or have any forum links lol?
Been doing research myself to trade in my ST, I’m seeing nothing but threads on Reddit that it’s a bulletproof engine and great on reliability when tuned aswell
There is a little demon on your shoulder telling you to get the TT-S. Ignore it and get this TT-RS instead like you just said. Your wallet will thank you for not settling.
Hey, what's the steering wheel mod on this car? I am about to purchase a TT RS too and would love this mod. That little screen with a digital speedo would be great.
I had to stop watching the video because he kept comparing the car to the rs3. And like how the rs3 has a different motor and ignoring the fault that the Ttrs had the daza motor first 😂😂
Subaru impreza rs; 2 door AWD turbo. Audi's Quattro system for the TT's are more like an open diff AWD, where it only engages when you lose traction. Other than that, it's FWD most of the time. Pros: that mpg for an AWD car. Sheeeesh
Our shop/R&D/ my daily car is a 06' Accord Custom 6968 Turbo Kit by us (HalferLand Performance Products) and specialize in the J-Series engine...is a 6spd and pretty rare. Tough thing is we already ate three third gears because we're putting down 600 horsepower on a stock transmission First and second take it pretty well but third and fourth always have issues. Most people break forth but some reason we eat up third like crazy
It's literally exactly like a golf Haldex. Lol. Maybe Johnny installed the HPA Haldex Competition controller, but it still has a Gen 4 Haldex just like every Mk6 R.
What radio????? My only disappointment to my RS. All those speakers and the radio is flat and sounds terrible. Planning to get new head unit and wire speakers around factory amp.
It's an aftermarket android stereo from Aliexpress. Works very well and I like the 9" screen. The stereo was also my big dissapointment however I upgraded it with the ALPINE SPC-400TT. It was an OEM upgrade made for Audi non-bose systems. You can find new in-box units on sale from Ebay. Highly recommended.
@@jonnymooshoo awesome mine is a bose setup and I plan to get rid of all of it. Does the android keep wheel function? Like I said, figured anything better than stock. Like the way it looks. My look into something better just don't drive car that much. Do you have any links to that one?
@@jonnymooshoo I'm ripping all bose stuff out,rewiring, and going from there. Our 14 passat with base HD radio sounds much better. The bose in the RS just to flat for me.
you should show and review the cars, many of your comments show you know very little about cars, so, just show them as other youtubers, for your own good
Manual AWD Tuner cars off the top of my head Audi Quattro's Porsche 911's Nissan Skyline GTR Nissan Skyline GTS-M Nissan Stagea Infiniti G37x BMW 3/5 Series X Nissan Pulsar Toyota Celica Alltrac Toyota Corolla/Camry Wagon Honda Civic Wagon Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Subaru Legacy Mitsubishi Evo Toyota JZX Mark II AWD (Middle East Only)
You can get a 2.5 in a manual, but it’s in a golf and it comes n/a. I’ve only heard of them being sold in the US tho, super cheap cars now, I love mine, basically the same 07k block as the rs3 just different head, PI vs DI for fuel delivery. So they can make the same power and you can also swap an awd system from a mk5 or mk6 r32 or golf r to get that rs3 hatch feel.
@@campcoyote4140 no in the states we got the same 07k motor as the rs3 2.5L in-line 5 but it came NA and fwd. made between 07-09 as the vw rabbit, and 10-14 as the vw golf. They can make the same power granted you have the money.
@@campcoyote4140 check out boost brothers garage or fazed to see what I mean. Boost brothers garage swapped a 2.5L 07k into a Porsche 944 and turbod it, and fazed swapped an 07k from a Jetta into a mk6 golf r and Is making like 700hp.
@@clevortrevor5121 You're right! Didn't know this motorisation existed! I just checked and found a 170hp golf with this 2.5l... thank you for the share! We don't have these kind of engines by here, golf are maximum 2l (except old R32), with ecologic policies, there won't be such engines anymore... I even don't know if I could keep my cars in the future... such a poor situation...
It's not even worth talking about the electronic steering being a negative about a car anymore. 9 out of 10 sport cars have it now, why talk about it as a downfall. It is what it is
Taking my time to enjoy it. For a street car it's plenty power for my short commute to work. Since the video it now has a Stage 1 remap. We will look to stage 2 soon. I built a big turbo MK4 R32 a few years back and my biggest regret looking back was not enjoyig the car stock for longer.
@@s3stee I've met 2, asked them both if they would consider selling when I was looking for one.. Their responses: "no way!" Earned even more respect for that.
@@kristjanveski the ttrs is honestly a great car from what I've heard, owned a remapped mk1 quattro as my first car a few years ago really want to get a mk2 ttrs now
