Great videos!! I'm 2 weeks into Audi TT mk1 ownership and loving it so far. The car I got was unmolested so keen to start doing some mods. However, despite a love of cars i know absolutely sod all about them mechanically so i think i'm going to be spending a lot of time on your channel!!
Nick Toon welcome to tt ownership and the channel, feel free to drop me a message via socials or our website and I’ll be happy to help where I can. Plenty on here to keep you busy for a week of evenings that’s for sure 😂
Bruh great vid. I think key info is anything up to 300bhp you can get away with OEM box and maybe a panel filter is good idea. Over 300bhp you need a oversized filter. And run a cold air feed duct from the bumper up to the filter additional to the OEM one. I've had stage 1 and 2 1.8t 225 bam engines and found the airbox and panel filter is better for less heat soak losses. I removed the ramair filters on both and went back to stock box and k&n filter panel. Much better response on the throttle and in the summer less power loss.
I got wak to remap my first tt 225 we sorted the boost leaks then he mapped it it was night and day. His knowledge of mk1 tt is amazing sound guy aswell.
Gene Long hello in Texas 👋🏻 thanks for the kind words. Does anyone over there run water meth as that’s gotta be a great way to keep temps down. Be a nice problem to have all that sunshine. All we get is rain 😂
Amazing explanation and simple at the same time. Thanks a lot for the heads up. Ive installed the proram on my ep3 honda civic, after relocated the battery in the boot. It feels the car breaths much better but its still stock. Cant really tell if there is a better performance. Im just afraid to tune it as it has 260k on the clock, but lets see. Anyway, amazing content!
Thanks for the kind words, wow yeah that’s quite a high mileage car to start playing with, being a naturally aspirated car mapping it won’t make a massive difference but removing restrictions will. Better flowing intake and exhaust will increase power for sure
Just put in an order with David for the stainless heat shield and I mentioned to him that it was your video that pointed me in the direction, so thanks a mil for that mate. I've the RamAir smaller foam one with the shield at the min, but I've just changed all my boost and breather pipes for Forge Motorsport ones so this will finish that job off nicely. A well needed sort out and clean under the bonnet and your videos have helped loads with that in explaining how things come apart too, I've not had to refer to the manual once. Good man 👍
Glad the videos are still getting put to good use, thats brilliant mate, he’s a top bloke and you’ll be very happy with the product when arrives believe me 👌🏻 Thanks for the support
The only reason I have a K&N filter is to avoid throwing a filter each year into a landfill. 17 years ago I got it for my 2001 TT Roadster. For a stock engine a higher airflow capable filter does little to nothing for performance. So far 17 filters and boxes saved from landfills. Thanks 2001 TT Roadster, 1.8L 5 speed 115,000 miles Desert Pearl Green.
Ramon Cardona that’s a great point & would have no doubt earnt it’s keep and Saved you a few pounds / dollars. even on a stock car it would benefit from a filter regardless of performance gain as it’s less restricted so it makes getting the necessary airflow easier to achieve. Desert green is a beautiful colour
Great vid pal, certainly got me thinking! Not planning on mapping mine and have seen, and heard, some vids of the cheaper Ramair foam filter vids so I'm probably going to take your advice and get me one! Keep up the great work fella! 🏎👏🏻👍🏻
Louis Bastin Vlogs it makes restriction less so the car doesn’t have to work as hard to get air flow, you may notice 1/2mpg less on a long trip but it’s negligible. I done a 700 mile trip with cone filter last month and averaged 37mpg
I've had the neuspeed p flow on my tt for years and I love it I currently have my 225 fitted with a borla cat back and Forge 008 DV and an apr stage 1 tune and the neuspeed couldn't have been a better choice for me ^_^
Have a neuspeed too, i have had it 16 years and still performing well, i did buy the k&n cleaner the other day and it is back to lookin new. well worth the extra price.
Brand new to your channel and loving the vast array of videos with loads of tips and great advice. Love cars but am not mechanically gifted and have recently bought a old TT sport 180hp. It came with a modified air intake kit but I don't see a heat shield on there how vital is this part ?? Would you advice I put one on ?
Hey, welcome to the channel haha. A shield is not needed it’s more to neaten up the bay & to stop the filter / turbo intake pipe flopping around. If there is movement it can either work loose or wear / chafe over time so worth either making a bracket or getting a shield 👍🏻
Helpful video, thanks. Quick question regarding the pro ram filter. I've noticed they don't have an end cap like the k&n equivalent - is there something further down inside the filter to prevent dirt ingress?
Yes buddy. The proram filter continues into the middle there is no open bits where dirt can travel in, I’m sure if you google the proram filter there will be a different angle shot of it showing what I mean. Thanks appreciate the support
Great Video, super informative! I was shopping for a TIP and was also looking at the ProRAM and Velocity stack. I've had my Mk1 225 about 3 weeks and i think it must have a boost or a vacuum leak somewhere as it's not as fast as i thought it would be :( .. Once i've got that sorted i'll get the TIP & filter then maybe a remap ... Hopefully in time to see which filter you choose and see you install it!
DodgyDC I’ll do my best to get them fitted and filmed this week if poss. If I was you I would get a boost gauge fitted, they are the best diagnostic tool for boost problems on a 1.8 turbo You’ve been busy then, I’ve had my car nearly 2 years and I’m still doing bits 😂
@@TheParrottBros I've bought a Prosport Boost gauge off ebay ... just waiting for the weather to fit it :) where did you take your boost feed from when you fitted yours ?
@@DodgyDave Great that will help with problem solving, i put a Tee in the vac line from the fuel pressure regulator at the end of the fuel rail, any vac line is fine, from inlet, etc
I enjoy your videos. I'm buying a 2004 TT 3.2 after Christmas, what filter would you recommend. I'm finally selling my lovely Subaru impreza RB5 and going back to Audi again.
The xl filters are quite popular with the 3.2’s. I don’t actually have / or have never had a 3.2 so couldn’t say 100% but if you ask cloude 9 he has a lot of experience with 3.2’s and will have pics for sure
jeff evans I did but will cover that in the fitting guide. As wanted to show how to mount a filter without a shield. As do you don’t want it flipping around and hard to show without a car. Like I say in video can use any 70 or 80mm filter depending on model. Just using most popular ones for examples :)
Hey parrotbros, loving your videos and lot's of information. I used to think the TT was a hairdresser's car but now I'm wanting one. Timelessness design or ahead of it's era. One question unrelated to the TT, what is the coloured LED lights that you use as they seem nice and bright.?
They really are a timeless look and great fun to drive specially with a few little add ons. They are just cheap Amazon battery camera led lights with filters. Works quite well for a bit of back ground lighting. Let me know if you want a link to them and I’ll get it for you 👍🏻
Just Tip'd and Ram Air'd my 180Q tonight... Jeez it's wooshy...till about 3-4k and it quietens down. My thinking is the N75 is keeping the DV open low rpm and closing it off mid to high rpm... Question is when you mapped your car after the Tip and cone kit... did it quieten down? I.e. Can the noise be tuned out.
Yeah that’s probably the biggest difference when fitting one, the noise 😂 it’s very boy racers isn’t it. Unfortunately the only real way to get rid of it would be to fit a closed filter or air box again.
Hi Dominic, another grat video. Let my explain my experience with air filters. I did a research on the web and finally decided to order Ramair XL (foam) for my TT 225. I wanted to see how much could increase power. I did several logs for that and the results were not as I expected. The maf only was reading only 2g/s -3g/s more than with stock filter. This is ridiculous!!! So I do not understand where is the gain... I did not noticed any diference of the car , ¿do I need to remap to get any benefit for that change? Yes, bigger suction sound but it is not for me. I am getting old with 43 years 🤣 No the performance gain was ridiculous so I decided to remove and put oem filter again. Congrats for your video again. Dominic, I see all your videos and most of them have been really helpfull. Hope you will make more content. I would like to contribute for that and buy you merchandising if possible. Let me know please. Regards!
Hey mate, in the stock case you are probably right the car can already get most of the air flow it needs, so unless you increase the tip size, and or map it the car will not demand more air. Although you have made the path less resistant and therefore less effort required to obtain air which is always good. Thanks appreciate the support, not really looked too much into merch, getting my stickers made and might do a few bits next year when the world hopefully opens up a bit and allows me to go visit company’s and discuss and Film openly As always mate thanks for support
Just fitted a RamAir to my 2001 TT. I don’t like the sound at all. Any options to have less woosh and blowoff noise. My first time fitting induction kit to a turbo car. It’s always been NA stuff for me up to this.
If your not a fan of the sound an open filter makes i would say you would want to go back to an airbox and maybe fit a panel filter, this will massively reduce the unwanted whoosh noise etc
Is it possible to add a TIP and the air filter on a Audi tt but the steering wheel is on the left side? I don’t know much about cars but someone told me I couldn’t because brake master cylinder
This has been debated many times in the past and having never tried I couldn't say for sure, but I am sure the badger five offers an option for left-hand drive, he states on his website " This induction kit is designed for ESP equipped Right Hand drive cars (eg BAM / AMK) (may fit LHD also with some mods *no guarantees*) - Its not advised to use one of these TIPs with standard airbox but with open cone & heatshield for best fitment and power gains"
Hey bro, I’ve got a 180 fwd with the K03s. Does this use a 70mm MAF or 80mm? If 70mm, can I swap to a 80mm from the 225 (to get the Pro Ram and 80mm velocity) and if yes is it worth it?
Nikolas Zikakis so, You have a 70mm atm, you can change but will need your maf element as different to the 225, that or get one mapped in. Or you can get a 80-70mm silicone reducer would be a lot easier
@@TheParrottBros Inner MAF sensor code is the exact same; at least on early models, the APX engine. It's worth checking this because it's also almost half the price because of stock and number of models it was used in. I simply used the old housing and used the new sensor whilst replacing an intermittently faulty one. To be exact, 06A906461D and 06A906461E has the same f 00C 2G2 040 in them. :D Having said that, The readings will be different in different housings so a reducer is still the best option as you said.
sorry to respond to an old movie, but what happens when you fit a 76 mm filter to the 80 mm MAF with a reducer? what difference does it make and does it do any damage?
@@TheParrottBros my car came with it. Will replace it in time, just not the most urgent than, as there is a lot wrong with it 😅 Thank you for the reply
Thanks buddy, Kent wise I have very little knowledge I’m afraid, all the ones I know are either up north or other side of country haha. Badger 5 is one of the best for tt’s with many proven results. Cj mechanical in Nottingham is who I use,
Does the heat shield really work?? Surely unless its sealed all round the heat is all round the engine bay? You didnt say it but it sounds like its a bit pointless! An EXPENSIVE pointless! 😂
just for ref, the stock filter is the same as my old S2, it was chipped RS2 spec and made 370hp how the fxxk is it going to restrict the 225, the problem is the stock airbox intake is too small.
Ram air state the following: Ramair filters owe much of their dirt retaining properties to the unique advanced polymer treatment with which they are impregnated during manufacture. They can be given a new lease of life when they become heavily soiled by cleaning them thoroughly with Ramair polymer solvent cleaner and applying fresh Treatment to the foam filter material
Patryk Rozynek direct from ram air, and online. With the part no www.ramair-filters.co.uk/shop/automotive/accessories/foam-air-filter-economy-cleaning-kit-polymer-treatment/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-f78BRBbEiwATKRRBO7IXLPjzB3hX9lmjDa3kLYGoA-RJ0ZevL2JC-JN4Qk6ppd-Nv-v8BoCx84QAvD_BwE
Alright boys i need little help. I got my 225 to stage 1 and after few weeks i started to have problem with boost. One day i was driving put my leg to the floor and boom no boost just simple 1.8 pull. I thought it was a problem with n75 so i have order new one from audi and boost was back. I took it for few runs and it was fine. But after one week after new n75 i did the same thing i put my foot and again all the boost is gone just simple 1.8 pull. I replaced all four coils and boom boost is back but not for long. Now for some reason when i drive sometimes boost is on and sometimes there is no boost. Like a lottery i put my foot down boost next gear boost is gonne. Any sugestions what is causing boost one and off thing. I was checking forums out but no one ever posted solution when they finally manged to get the boost issue fixed.
DjMrowa could quite possibly have a broken or dodgy wire as when your disturbing it by changing parts it sorts it for a little while. The cable can be broken inside but the insulation is ok. I had this exact issue with mine when I got it apart from it was permanently in limp mode haha. Unplug the n75 and with a multi meter measure from ground to both pins one at a time. You should have 12v at one and 3-5v at the other. ( when the cars running) Wiggle the cables around whilst you are testing it and see if you can see any issues on the meter. Quite a common issue. May not be that but a good starting point. Also has it logged any codes ?
@@TheParrottBrosI thought it may be this problem. I did watch your previous video when you were talking about that problem. No codes recorded. I was just swapping parts and hopping it will solve the problem. I will make sure to check the cables when weather clears. Thanks for the reply much appreciated :)
But the truth is your wasting your money and in some cases power. Don't you think Audi who spent millions in design etc wouldn't fit an efficient system. I've watched loads of comparison vids using rolling roads etc and the usual winner is the stock paper element ! Some spent £100s on ram air cones etc, total waste of money, some case's even down on power. The only advantage is the noise gain but as an adult I can live without 😯
Stuart Hall where are you seeing these videos?! I’ve watched plenty of videos showing power gains, read research on said subjects, been at a tuners where we have changed a filter between runs and proven its use when altering the mapping on a car. Yes manufactures spend millions on research to hone in the air box and cold air feed but that is based on stock power, stock pipework and such. Gains have been proven time and time again by tuners all over the world. You can get similar gains from cheaper filters over some of the more expensive stuff but you may want it for aesthetic‘s as well as performance. That’s personal choice. wak-tt.com/mods/inductiontests/inductiontests.htm Here is just one example of said testing,
@@TheParrottBros I've watched so many I'll have to go look up in my history. It's not a personal dig at you btw I was just making a general statement. I think the most recent one involved a powerful BMW on a rolling road, they took stock bhp then fitted various filter combinations. The stock paper filter won ! Maybe it would take the ecu time to adjust increased airflow ? They didn't allow for this.
Stuart Hall that’s fair enough buddy, I appreciate the comment and the honesty. In some cases you may well be right. I know in my S4 the you fit a high flow panel filter to the box and that will flow an extra 160hp without the need for an open cone filter. Madness really. I think the newer cars manufactures better understanding performance and adapt that better than older cars
@@TheParrottBros It's from tyre review, do performance air filters really work. Sorry I'm crap at tech so don't know how to share link. I hope you can find it, it's very interesting. 😯
Do you mean a BMC filter like Badger5 sells? I've their BMC 80mm twincone filter built into my Wakbox to keep the engine bay looking OEM+. Sounds good too.
Another great vid, really appreciate these videos you’ve helped me with so many things, probably saved me a lot of money too, top man keep it up ❤️
Thanks buddy, appreciate it. that’s what the channel is here for 😊
I’m planning on doing a battery relocation soon, will that be something you have in mind for a video?
J41D3N AUDI TT Quattro I’m half tempted but other hand I quite like the clear boot haha. I can run you through it easy tho if you want buddy
Thanks very good video. Will likely buy mine for my 225 after you've released your installation video. No rush!
No pressure 😂
Great videos!! I'm 2 weeks into Audi TT mk1 ownership and loving it so far. The car I got was unmolested so keen to start doing some mods. However, despite a love of cars i know absolutely sod all about them mechanically so i think i'm going to be spending a lot of time on your channel!!
Nick Toon welcome to tt ownership and the channel, feel free to drop me a message via socials or our website and I’ll be happy to help where I can.
Plenty on here to keep you busy for a week of evenings that’s for sure 😂
Bruh great vid. I think key info is anything up to 300bhp you can get away with OEM box and maybe a panel filter is good idea. Over 300bhp you need a oversized filter. And run a cold air feed duct from the bumper up to the filter additional to the OEM one. I've had stage 1 and 2 1.8t 225 bam engines and found the airbox and panel filter is better for less heat soak losses. I removed the ramair filters on both and went back to stock box and k&n filter panel. Much better response on the throttle and in the summer less power loss.
I got wak to remap my first tt 225 we sorted the boost leaks then he mapped it it was night and day. His knowledge of mk1 tt is amazing sound guy aswell.
Audi TTRS for sure. He was the original tt modder, never had the pleasure of meeting him, hopefully in the future.
@@TheParrottBros well worth it m8 it took me 12 hours to drive to his im north Scotland he in croydon
Audi TTRS bet that was a fun drive back! Haha. Well worth the trip. Jealous as love Scotland
Thanks for the info.
Being from Texas I say go as big as will fit and isolated from engine heat as best as possible.
Great videos 👍
Gene Long hello in Texas 👋🏻 thanks for the kind words. Does anyone over there run water meth as that’s gotta be a great way to keep temps down. Be a nice problem to have all that sunshine. All we get is rain 😂
You have been such an inspiration with your amazing videos. Keep on doing more. Well done !
Thank you appreciate it
Amazing explanation and simple at the same time. Thanks a lot for the heads up. Ive installed the proram on my ep3 honda civic, after relocated the battery in the boot. It feels the car breaths much better but its still stock. Cant really tell if there is a better performance. Im just afraid to tune it as it has 260k on the clock, but lets see. Anyway, amazing content!
Thanks for the kind words, wow yeah that’s quite a high mileage car to start playing with, being a naturally aspirated car mapping it won’t make a massive difference but removing restrictions will.
Better flowing intake and exhaust will increase power for sure
Just put in an order with David for the stainless heat shield and I mentioned to him that it was your video that pointed me in the direction, so thanks a mil for that mate. I've the RamAir smaller foam one with the shield at the min, but I've just changed all my boost and breather pipes for Forge Motorsport ones so this will finish that job off nicely. A well needed sort out and clean under the bonnet and your videos have helped loads with that in explaining how things come apart too, I've not had to refer to the manual once. Good man 👍
Glad the videos are still getting put to good use, thats brilliant mate, he’s a top bloke and you’ll be very happy with the product when arrives believe me 👌🏻
Thanks for the support
@@TheParrottBros Cheers Dom for sharing and Daniel for the order. Looking forward to shipping it out!
The only reason I have a K&N filter is to avoid throwing a filter each year into a landfill. 17 years ago I got it for my 2001 TT Roadster. For a stock engine a higher airflow capable filter does little to nothing for performance. So far 17 filters and boxes saved from landfills. Thanks 2001 TT Roadster, 1.8L 5 speed 115,000 miles Desert Pearl Green.
Ramon Cardona that’s a great point & would have no doubt earnt it’s keep and Saved you a few pounds / dollars. even on a stock car it would benefit from a filter regardless of performance gain as it’s less restricted so it makes getting the necessary airflow easier to achieve. Desert green is a beautiful colour
Great vid pal, certainly got me thinking! Not planning on mapping mine and have seen, and heard, some vids of the cheaper Ramair foam filter vids so I'm probably going to take your advice and get me one! Keep up the great work fella! 🏎👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks buddy, as long as you don’t mind the induction noise then can’t go wrong. Some are not a fan some love it haha It makes me chuckle every time
Nice video, good information, keeping your car healthy.
Thanks as always 👌🏻
Loving the quality of the videos recently, keep it up 👍
Thank you 👌🏻
@@TheParrottBros I thinking of buying one after Christmas, what’s the mpg like ?
Louis Bastin Vlogs depends how heavy footed you are when it’s fitted haha.
Louis Bastin Vlogs it makes restriction less so the car doesn’t have to work as hard to get air flow, you may notice 1/2mpg less on a long trip but it’s negligible. I done a 700 mile trip with cone filter last month and averaged 37mpg
@@TheParrottBros that’s pretty good, I recon you could push 40-45 if you tried
I put a 42 Draft Design air intake kit on my 225hp and really like the performance and sound
Am I right in thinking they are state side?
I got that its great, Big filter heat shield and velocity stack.
www.42draftdesigns.com/audi-mk2-tts-high-flow-intake-system/
Jeroen 't Hoen looks lovely that
You were right abt the ram air cone filter £75 it’s really nice
That’s it buddy
I've had the neuspeed p flow on my tt for years and I love it I currently have my 225 fitted with a borla cat back and Forge 008 DV and an apr stage 1 tune and the neuspeed couldn't have been a better choice for me ^_^
George Preciado they are a very nice design, large filter too so a good allrounder
Have a neuspeed too, i have had it 16 years and still performing well, i did buy the k&n cleaner the other day and it is back to lookin new. well worth the extra price.
Neville Carpenter can’t ask for better value for money really! Haha. Thanks for that info mate, shows the build quality doesn’t it
Keep up the content bro community is growing
Thank you and it certainly is
Again, great video, thanks very much!
smgeraldo my pleasure as always 👌🏻
I put a PiperX panel filter in the standard box.. cool air going in, sounds nice and it's more subtle..
It’s all personal preference your right, I don’t mind the noise if I can squeeze an extra 1hp out of it 😂
@@TheParrottBros totally.. the noise is still good, nice induction, but I prefer the subtleties of opening the bonnet and it all looks standard 😉👍
Nick the sleeper effect 😉. Mines more of a go’er than a shower 😂
Great video! Helped me decide which filter to go for on my Leon Cupra R. Thanks!
Brilliant, so what did you go for then??
@@TheParrottBros ProRam :-)
Good video the big cotton air filter was my choice ,carl from cov.stay safe my friend.
I think that’s going to be my choice solely on looks. Beautiful thing. Thanks as always Carl from cov & you 👌🏻
Good video as always, nice simple info
Thanks buddy as always
Sponge filters are great if you're chasing power, otherwise a decent mishimoto filter will suffice.
this was just the video i needed
Happy days haha
Great video, but I don't see a link on where to get a velocity stack. Could you put one up please.
The velocity stack is part of the pro ram set up
Brand new to your channel and loving the vast array of videos with loads of tips and great advice. Love cars but am not mechanically gifted and have recently bought a old TT sport 180hp. It came with a modified air intake kit but I don't see a heat shield on there how vital is this part ?? Would you advice I put one on ?
Hey, welcome to the channel haha.
A shield is not needed it’s more to neaten up the bay & to stop the filter / turbo intake pipe flopping around. If there is movement it can either work loose or wear / chafe over time so worth either making a bracket or getting a shield 👍🏻
Helpful video, thanks. Quick question regarding the pro ram filter. I've noticed they don't have an end cap like the k&n equivalent - is there something further down inside the filter to prevent dirt ingress?
Yes buddy. The proram filter continues into the middle there is no open bits where dirt can travel in, I’m sure if you google the proram filter there will be a different angle shot of it showing what I mean.
Thanks appreciate the support
Great Video, super informative! I was shopping for a TIP and was also looking at the ProRAM and Velocity stack. I've had my Mk1 225 about 3 weeks and i think it must have a boost or a vacuum leak somewhere as it's not as fast as i thought it would be :( .. Once i've got that sorted i'll get the TIP & filter then maybe a remap ... Hopefully in time to see which filter you choose and see you install it!
DodgyDC I’ll do my best to get them fitted and filmed this week if poss. If I was you I would get a boost gauge fitted, they are the best diagnostic tool for boost problems on a 1.8 turbo
You’ve been busy then, I’ve had my car nearly 2 years and I’m still doing bits 😂
@@TheParrottBros I've bought a Prosport Boost gauge off ebay ... just waiting for the weather to fit it :) where did you take your boost feed from when you fitted yours ?
@@DodgyDave Great that will help with problem solving, i put a Tee in the vac line from the fuel pressure regulator at the end of the fuel rail, any vac line is fine, from inlet, etc
@@TheParrottBros Thanks 👍
I enjoy your videos. I'm buying a 2004 TT 3.2 after Christmas, what filter would you recommend. I'm finally selling my lovely Subaru impreza RB5 and going back to Audi again.
The xl filters are quite popular with the 3.2’s. I don’t actually have / or have never had a 3.2 so couldn’t say 100% but if you ask cloude 9 he has a lot of experience with 3.2’s and will have pics for sure
Thanks for that👍
You forgot the cheep and cheerful s2000 filter which seems quite popular
jeff evans I did but will cover that in the fitting guide. As wanted to show how to mount a filter without a shield. As do you don’t want it flipping around and hard to show without a car. Like I say in video can use any 70 or 80mm filter depending on model. Just using most popular ones for examples :)
Hey parrotbros, loving your videos and lot's of information.
I used to think the TT was a hairdresser's car but now I'm wanting one. Timelessness design or ahead of it's era.
One question unrelated to the TT, what is the coloured LED lights that you use as they seem nice and bright.?
They really are a timeless look and great fun to drive specially with a few little add ons.
They are just cheap Amazon battery camera led lights with filters. Works quite well for a bit of back ground lighting. Let me know if you want a link to them and I’ll get it for you 👍🏻
Just Tip'd and Ram Air'd my 180Q tonight... Jeez it's wooshy...till about 3-4k and it quietens down. My thinking is the N75 is keeping the DV open low rpm and closing it off mid to high rpm... Question is when you mapped your car after the Tip and cone kit... did it quieten down? I.e. Can the noise be tuned out.
Yeah that’s probably the biggest difference when fitting one, the noise 😂 it’s very boy racers isn’t it. Unfortunately the only real way to get rid of it would be to fit a closed filter or air box again.
Wicked video, who did you use for your remap btw ?
I used a company in Nottingham called Cj mechanical highly recommended Instagram @cj_mechanical
believe me the intake cross sectional needed for 700hp is so negligible.
I mean super small to what you think.
Hi Dominic, another grat video. Let my explain my experience with air filters. I did a research on the web and finally decided to order Ramair XL (foam) for my TT 225.
I wanted to see how much could increase power. I did several logs for that and the results were not as I expected. The maf only was reading only 2g/s -3g/s more than with stock filter. This is ridiculous!!! So I do not understand where is the gain... I did not noticed any diference of the car , ¿do I need to remap to get any benefit for that change?
Yes, bigger suction sound but it is not for me. I am getting old with 43 years 🤣
No the performance gain was ridiculous so I decided to remove and put oem filter again.
Congrats for your video again.
Dominic, I see all your videos and most of them have been really helpfull. Hope you will make more content. I would like to contribute for that and buy you merchandising if possible. Let me know please.
Regards!
Hey mate, in the stock case you are probably right the car can already get most of the air flow it needs, so unless you increase the tip size, and or map it the car will not demand more air. Although you have made the path less resistant and therefore less effort required to obtain air which is always good.
Thanks appreciate the support, not really looked too much into merch, getting my stickers made and might do a few bits next year when the world hopefully opens up a bit and allows me to go visit company’s and discuss and Film openly
As always mate thanks for support
Would be interested to know how the Pro Ram compares to the JR 80mm.
I’ll compare it when I do fitting
Im thinking multi-multi air inlets on the filter.
TT's a thing.
Any idea on the cost of the stainless heatshield?
I believe they are similar to the cloude 9 one, around £75. Drop Dave a message. He’s a lovely bloke
Hi, Yes they are £75 including UK shipping (tracked/insured - UPS usually).
never tried drilling holes on the stock air box and thinking of putting it back. does the holes provide more "intake noise"?
Yes, removing material from the lower section of the box will increase induction noise. Click on the wak box link in the video description for more
The Pro Ram one on the website looks tiny compared to the one you show on the video. The one in the video is that the one cloude 9 sends out?
Correct yea, that’s what I’ve ordered from cloude 9 :)
They do offer many sizes. If you ask for the one I had he will sort
Great content
Thank you
Just fitted a RamAir to my 2001 TT. I don’t like the sound at all. Any options to have less woosh and blowoff noise. My first time fitting induction kit to a turbo car. It’s always been NA stuff for me up to this.
If your not a fan of the sound an open filter makes i would say you would want to go back to an airbox and maybe fit a panel filter, this will massively reduce the unwanted whoosh noise etc
Took the ram air off the noise got annoying put a bcm cone on much more subtle
Just got a ram air air filter and saw this vid lol the sound is amazing
Audi TT MK1 Builds they do increase the noise somewhat. Hope my sound effects were accurate 😂
Is it possible to add a TIP and the air filter on a Audi tt but the steering wheel is on the left side? I don’t know much about cars but someone told me I couldn’t because brake master cylinder
This has been debated many times in the past and having never tried I couldn't say for sure, but I am sure the badger five offers an option for left-hand drive, he states on his website " This induction kit is designed for ESP equipped Right Hand drive cars (eg BAM / AMK) (may fit LHD also with some mods *no guarantees*) - Its not advised to use one of these TIPs with standard airbox but with open cone & heatshield for best fitment and power gains"
Hey bro, I’ve got a 180 fwd with the K03s. Does this use a 70mm MAF or 80mm? If 70mm, can I swap to a 80mm from the 225 (to get the Pro Ram and 80mm velocity) and if yes is it worth it?
Nikolas Zikakis so,
You have a 70mm atm, you can change but will need your maf element as different to the 225, that or get one mapped in. Or you can get a 80-70mm silicone reducer would be a lot easier
@@TheParrottBros Inner MAF sensor code is the exact same; at least on early models, the APX engine. It's worth checking this because it's also almost half the price because of stock and number of models it was used in. I simply used the old housing and used the new sensor whilst replacing an intermittently faulty one.
To be exact, 06A906461D and 06A906461E has the same f 00C 2G2 040 in them. :D
Having said that, The readings will be different in different housings so a reducer is still the best option as you said.
sorry to respond to an old movie, but what happens when you fit a 76 mm filter to the 80 mm MAF with a reducer? what difference does it make and does it do any damage?
You will just increase the restriction, it’s not advised although the reduction will be minimal
@@TheParrottBros my car came with it.
Will replace it in time, just not the most urgent than, as there is a lot wrong with it 😅
Thank you for the reply
@@reincarnationautodetailing527 haha always the way, any questions feel free to drop me an email. Always happy to help
@@TheParrottBros appreciate it 🙏
Another fantastic video!
Any recommendations to who to go for for a stage one mapping as near as possible to the South East (Kent)?
Thanks buddy, Kent wise I have very little knowledge I’m afraid, all the ones I know are either up north or other side of country haha. Badger 5 is one of the best for tt’s with many proven results. Cj mechanical in Nottingham is who I use,
If I was to get a ram filter would I have to ask my insurance?
I would notify your insurance of any modifications you’ve undertaken, often they don’t cost anything to add & wont usually affect your price
Does the heat shield really work?? Surely unless its sealed all round the heat is all round the engine bay?
You didnt say it but it sounds like its a bit pointless! An EXPENSIVE pointless! 😂
just for ref, the stock filter is the same as my old S2, it was chipped RS2 spec and made 370hp how the fxxk is it going to restrict the 225, the problem is the stock airbox intake is too small.
S2’s are wicked! The box is the issue yeah, wak has proven this many years ago. wak-tt.com/mods/inductiontests/inductiontests.htm
does proram need oiling? if not, is the filtration sufficient?
Ram air state the following: Ramair filters owe much of their dirt retaining properties to the unique advanced polymer treatment with which they are impregnated during manufacture. They can be given a new lease of life when they become heavily soiled by cleaning them thoroughly with Ramair polymer solvent cleaner and applying fresh Treatment to the foam filter material
@@TheParrottBros I understand that it is not enough to clean only this filter. you have to apply something. where can you buy this service pack?
Patryk Rozynek direct from ram air, and online. With the part no www.ramair-filters.co.uk/shop/automotive/accessories/foam-air-filter-economy-cleaning-kit-polymer-treatment/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-f78BRBbEiwATKRRBO7IXLPjzB3hX9lmjDa3kLYGoA-RJ0ZevL2JC-JN4Qk6ppd-Nv-v8BoCx84QAvD_BwE
Can I purchase from the USA
I’m not sure anymore if they will post outside uk or not, you can get them from eBay or direct if not
What if you have a VR6? ;) Don't forget those lovely engines :( Great video though
V6 box filter is same size as others, also put links in description too buddy, the xl round foam is quite a popular option for those 😎
does it work with only manual tt's or auto tt's i have a auto tt and was just making sure before purchase
It shoud not matter, just make sure you get the right one for the engine, as different hp's have different sized mafs
@@TheParrottBros Very much help Thank you bro have a blessed day!
Alright boys i need little help. I got my 225 to stage 1 and after few weeks i started to have problem with boost. One day i was driving put my leg to the floor and boom no boost just simple 1.8 pull. I thought it was a problem with n75 so i have order new one from audi and boost was back. I took it for few runs and it was fine. But after one week after new n75 i did the same thing i put my foot and again all the boost is gone just simple 1.8 pull. I replaced all four coils and boom boost is back but not for long. Now for some reason when i drive sometimes boost is on and sometimes there is no boost. Like a lottery i put my foot down boost next gear boost is gonne. Any sugestions what is causing boost one and off thing. I was checking forums out but no one ever posted solution when they finally manged to get the boost issue fixed.
DjMrowa could quite possibly have a broken or dodgy wire as when your disturbing it by changing parts it sorts it for a little while. The cable can be broken inside but the insulation is ok. I had this exact issue with mine when I got it apart from it was permanently in limp mode haha. Unplug the n75 and with a multi meter measure from ground to both pins one at a time. You should have 12v at one and 3-5v at the other. ( when the cars running)
Wiggle the cables around whilst you are testing it and see if you can see any issues on the meter. Quite a common issue.
May not be that but a good starting point.
Also has it logged any codes ?
@@TheParrottBrosI thought it may be this problem. I did watch your previous video when you were talking about that problem. No codes recorded. I was just swapping parts and hopping it will solve the problem. I will make sure to check the cables when weather clears. Thanks for the reply much appreciated :)
Sometimes it’s worth checking what you have first as it can get expensive changing everything haha we have all been there. Let me know how you get on
Do you know what size velocity stack I would need for a 1.8L TT 2006, MK1? please :)
Which horse power option is it, that’s what differs
@@TheParrottBros I think it's the 150/180 one. I watched another one of yoir videos and measured the MAF size, and it was 7cm across :)
@@shyam8102 yeah was about to say they are 70mm then 👌🏻
What size intake you’re holding thanks
they are all made to fit a 80mm Maf,
@@TheParrottBros thank you I enjoy all your video
what do you recommend for an opel adam 1,4?
I couldn’t advise but if they make one the right size then you won’t be disappointed
YES! 😀
But the truth is your wasting your money and in some cases power.
Don't you think Audi who spent millions in design etc wouldn't fit an efficient system.
I've watched loads of comparison vids using rolling roads etc and the usual winner is the stock paper element !
Some spent £100s on ram air cones etc, total waste of money, some case's even down on power.
The only advantage is the noise gain but as an adult I can live without 😯
Stuart Hall where are you seeing these videos?! I’ve watched plenty of videos showing power gains, read research on said subjects, been at a tuners where we have changed a filter between runs and proven its use when altering the mapping on a car.
Yes manufactures spend millions on research to hone in the air box and cold air feed but that is based on stock power, stock pipework and such. Gains have been proven time and time again by tuners all over the world.
You can get similar gains from cheaper filters over some of the more expensive stuff but you may want it for aesthetic‘s as well as performance. That’s personal choice.
wak-tt.com/mods/inductiontests/inductiontests.htm
Here is just one example of said testing,
@@TheParrottBros
I've watched so many I'll have to go look up in my history.
It's not a personal dig at you btw I was just making a general statement.
I think the most recent one involved a powerful BMW on a rolling road, they took stock bhp then fitted various filter combinations.
The stock paper filter won !
Maybe it would take the ecu time to adjust increased airflow ? They didn't allow for this.
Stuart Hall that’s fair enough buddy, I appreciate the comment and the honesty. In some cases you may well be right. I know in my
S4 the you fit a high flow panel filter to the box and that will flow an extra 160hp without the need for an open cone filter. Madness really. I think the newer cars manufactures better understanding performance and adapt that better than older cars
@@TheParrottBros
It's from tyre review, do performance air filters really work.
Sorry I'm crap at tech so don't know how to share link.
I hope you can find it, it's very interesting. 😯
Took the ram air off the noise got annoying put a bcm cone on much more subtle
Bcm enclosed filter?
Do you mean a BMC filter like Badger5 sells? I've their BMC 80mm twincone filter built into my Wakbox to keep the engine bay looking OEM+. Sounds good too.
@@bartsimpsonhead2790 yeah that’s the one bcm is a nightclub 😂
It did make me think of my fond memory’s of maga I must admit 😂