1.8 chipped versus 3.2 - Page 3

TT180QC · 11-23-2003, 11:10 AM

Audi's performance numbers don't help the argument, but I'd put money on the 3.2 being quite a bit quicker than the 225.

Hopefully I'll get to test drive one next week.

skl1 · 11-23-2003, 12:07 PM

Drove a 3.2 yesterday. Quick off the line with no turbo lag but definitely slower than our 225 with OCT chip, BMCDA airbox, Milltek non-res exhaust. Naturally aspirated is nice but the turbo is much more "modiable." DSG is ok- shift totally fluid with no feel of a shifter at all. Feels completely different than the SMG I had on a M3 I recently sold. Prefer the regular 6 speed.

JohnLZ7W · 11-23-2003, 01:12 PM

If you keep the revs over 4k when running thru twisties or whatever, the turbo stays spooled and you don't really feel any lag while shifting. Mostly you'll feel the lag starting from a stop or if you're just cruising and have the revs down around 2-2500rpm.

TTigg · 11-23-2003, 01:13 PM

ITALSKIER · 11-23-2003, 04:47 PM

EighTT · 11-23-2003, 05:52 PM

Marc3.2TT · 11-23-2003, 11:42 PM

YosemyTT · 11-24-2003, 06:40 AM

a couple of weeks ago. With no real testing of numbers it is hard to say for sure but I can tell you that the 3.2 is much quicker off the line than the stock 225. My car felt about the same off the line and quicker at higher speeds. My only speed-related mod is the APR chip.

TTigg · 11-24-2003, 06:47 AM

The Mystro S4 · 11-24-2003, 11:40 AM

The 3.2 IMO is a step sideways in performance to the 225hp. There is no denying the auto-trany is slick but its not worth 225 owners trading in their car for unless they want a auto-trany.

11-23-2003, 11:10 AM	#21
TT180QC Junior Member Account #: 44565 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,134	Agreed 100% Audi's performance numbers don't help the argument, but I'd put money on the 3.2 being quite a bit quicker than the 225. Hopefully I'll get to test drive one next week. __________________ Parting Out: 2000 Coupe ECU w/APR 93 octane programming APR Boost Gauge Pod

11-23-2003, 12:07 PM	#22
skl1 AudiWorld Member Account #: 3496 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 534	Drove 3.2 yesterday Drove a 3.2 yesterday. Quick off the line with no turbo lag but definitely slower than our 225 with OCT chip, BMCDA airbox, Milltek non-res exhaust. Naturally aspirated is nice but the turbo is much more "modiable." DSG is ok- shift totally fluid with no feel of a shifter at all. Feels completely different than the SMG I had on a M3 I recently sold. Prefer the regular 6 speed.

11-23-2003, 01:12 PM	#23
JohnLZ7W AudiWorld Super User Account #: 5201 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,133	It might start spooling at 1800 but on my 225 it doesn't feel like I'm on boost till closer to 3k. If you keep the revs over 4k when running thru twisties or whatever, the turbo stays spooled and you don't really feel any lag while shifting. Mostly you'll feel the lag starting from a stop or if you're just cruising and have the revs down around 2-2500rpm. __________________ John 225QC Aviator Grey/Ebony Cloth Road Trip 2007 blog and gallery. "I just want to drive. I don't want to stop doing this, at all, ever" - Richard Hammond "This is me breathing" - Martin Blank

11-23-2003, 01:13 PM	#24
TTigg Senior Member Account #: 17897 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 9,058	he was quoting his chipped roadster @ 265 (-250) hence the 15hp difference __________________ ..."never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"... TTigg's Fotki (inc drive pics & mods)

11-23-2003, 04:47 PM	#25
ITALSKIER Member Account #: 43750 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 13,650	Nada IMO...its faster yes,but not by much.... __________________ 2001 225 TTCQ MODS: /H&R SP.Springs/Bilstein Sp/Bailey DV/RH Cuprad Wheels18x8.5&18x10/25mm H&Rspacers(adapters)F>R/Ziex-Z 912 Falken's on:235/40/18-265/35/18/WINTER WEAR:225.45.17Nokian WR's on Stock 17 5 Spokes /Schwing's TTDA/GIAC-X Chip/Escort8500/Neuspeed Short Shift kit/Rear Red painted Calipers,Audi Rings/Bird Automotive Armrest/19mmRear Neuspeed Swaybar/Rear Harness Bar/1/2 KMAC for rear/Forge Hi-Flow Exhaust/Raffi Knob(Race -2)/Samco Intake Hose/IK-22 Densos/Descreened,Devaned/Mantis,with 2VDO Gauges Oil Temp and Volt/Dogbones/Defi D Boost Gauge.Pillar Pod/3.2 Rear Valence(modified)/4Bar FPR,MOFO/Telson(FG)3.2 Spoiler/Wilwood 13"BBK,Red 4 Piston Forged Calipers/Dr. SchwingsBoost Machine/Hella Horns/Quattro Sport Gl.Box Emblem/ECS tuning Poly Control Arm Bushings/EVO Phenolic Intake Manifold Gasket/Optima Redtop/Revo 93 on an xtra ECU/passenger side EURO Mirror/Mark 1 Arms/Rear cross drilled Zimmermans/Street Concepts 3 Piece Front Splitter w CF center/Riso Carbon Fiber Door handles/42DD Dwn Pipe/MT-90 TrannyOil/22mm Nuespeed front swaybar/Alcantara E Brake handle/Tyrolsport UG SMIC's(2)/http://us.fotolia.com/p/51995?order=nb_downloads&offset=96

11-23-2003, 05:52 PM	#26
EighTT Eighth Member of AudiWorld. God-like, glorious and all-knowing. Account #: 8 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,435	Ah, got ya then! __________________ EighTT! 2004 250q DSG TTR MkI Control Arms Euro R32 Aluminum Paddle Shifters Euro-Spec Mirrors Audiworld User #8 Founder, SoCal TT Club Creator of the phrase "That is all" Interviewed Audi Magazine 09/99 Interviewed UK's Car Magazine 10/02 Audiworld TT Forum Cardboard Head #2 TT Owners' Fantasy Football League Champion 2001 TT Owners' Fantasy Football League Champion 2002 TT Owners' Fantasy Football League Consolation Bracket Champion 2003 AudiWorld Fantasy Football League Champion 2005 Featured Author "Neiman Marcus TT" AudiWorld 1999 Organizer, HearsTT Castle Rally 11/01 Organizer, SalTTon Sea Run 03/02 Organizer, Trabuco Canyon Run 07/01 Organizer, Olemendis Luncheon 09/00 Organizer, Olemendis Luncheon 09/01 Organizer, Carlsbad German Luncheon 07/00 Organizer, Karl Strauss Luncheon 02/01 Organizer, Senor Licos Run 06/02 Organizer, Idyllwild Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Run 02/03 Organizer, Palm Springs Run 06/03 Organizer, Rose Canyon Cantina Run 11/03 Organizer, Olemendis Luncheon 12/03 Organizer, First SoCal TT Club Meeting 10/99 TT Organizer, ACNA Angeles Crest Run 02/05 Organizer, Tecate Mexico Run 08/05 Attendee, Malibu Canyon Run 08/00 Attendee, Audi Quattro Challenge 09/01 Attendee, TT East 04/01 Attendee, TT East 05/02 Attendee, TT Mid-West 07/04 Attendee, TT East 06/05 Attendee, TT East 08/06 Click here to join the SoCal TT Club!: www.socalttclub.org

11-23-2003, 11:42 PM	#27
Marc3.2TT Junior Member Account #: 58072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,056	Just curious: did you like SMG or DSG better, and why? __________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________ 2004 TT 3.2 - Imola Yellow & Ocean Blue leather Current mod list, how-to FAQ's and other links: 1. Wide-angle "Euro" split mirrors 2. Roof bars w/ snowboard & bike racks 3. Aluminium shift paddles from R32 4. Euro-size front plate & rear frame 5. Samsung i700 cell phone car kit 6. Trunk & fuel cap button swap 7. Clarion VRX745VD head-unit 8. DesignParts armrest w/ cup holder mod 9. Blue calipers with white Audi rings 10. Exhaust flap control by console switch 11. HPA's FT400smic Turbo Kit, coilovers, etc. 12. Euro-spec DSG with Launch Control 13. Oil change procedure for 3.2 TT's 14. Front-cover of Road & Track Speed 15. Boost gauge install in vent Check out the DSG FAQ if you are interested in or own a 3.2 TT.

11-24-2003, 06:40 AM	#28
YosemyTT Senior Member Account #: 3125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,595	I drove a 3.2, a stock 225 and my chipped 225 back-to-back-to-back a couple of weeks ago. With no real testing of numbers it is hard to say for sure but I can tell you that the 3.2 is much quicker off the line than the stock 225. My car felt about the same off the line and quicker at higher speeds. My only speed-related mod is the APR chip. __________________ Mark B. Click for my radio show and blog ->

11-24-2003, 06:47 AM	#29
TTigg Senior Member Account #: 17897 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 9,058	Psst - PM OTOF for the grill! __________________ ..."never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"... TTigg's Fotki (inc drive pics & mods)

11-24-2003, 11:40 AM	#30
The Mystro S4 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 9514 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 3,466	Going by "AUDI performance specs".Stock 225 and 3.2 are about equal. A chipped car has to be faster. The 3.2 IMO is a step sideways in performance to the 225hp. There is no denying the auto-trany is slick but its not worth 225 owners trading in their car for unless they want a auto-trany. __________________ 2004 S4..MT6,Alcantara,Loaded (19" Polished Forged DTM 7 spoke) German engineering at its finest

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