The middle visor works great for blocking the sun , i love this feature .Also the compartment in the back normally hold a first aid kit and the other one hinds a cd changer.
Yep, knew all of these. Mentioned dwarf sun visor on another video like this recently... had the same on my B6 A4 Avant and my '94 Honda Legend coupe. The cubby at the back on the left has a 6 disc changer on mine. There are more dimples on the bottom of the door pulls.
One handy feature that isn't obvious is the ability to roll the windows up and down using the key fob. Helpful in tight parking spaces. Roll the window down before getting out press the lock button then keep it held down to roll the windows up.
This is a very common feature in the Euro models but you can turn it on through coding the body control module to allow this feature. I turned it on for my 2004 S4 and will do so on my TT now
My Brother in law had a couple of TTs. When he became a father he was determined not to give it up. He even went as far as getting a roof box for it which was almost as big as the car itself. He finally relented when he had a second child and swapped it for a Disco 3.
Audi made its own branded car detailing products. Interior cleaner, car wash, leather conditioner, etc. They all came in bottles that had grey plastic trim rings around the tops of the bottles that feared the same dimple design as the air vents. Even though none of their other cars had these dimples on any of their appointments, the car care products they sold reflected their design tour de force… the TT.
just to be pedantic, it's baseball glove leather which looks like a baseball glove not a baseball. that said, white leather with red stitching like a baseball would be rather interesting... fun video. thanks.
If you do loose all of your 4 car keys (yep originally 4) or broken there is still a way to open the trunk. Open the hatch were you can place the 8n OEM cupholder there is sting inside that you can pull forward. I have only owned one Audi TT, the 1999 model without the spoiler. Bought is more than 18 years ago and and I am now over 340K km (211K miles). Also have the OEM roof rack very nice design, although a bit delicate.
I think everyone knew this. I had the roadster version, which has loads of secret little things going on in it, like the central console that contains a cable which releases the boot, for one example, another is the fuse board delete trick which means you can lower or raise the roof at any speed (not recommended!) but there are loads of weird things about this car. I miss her.
My ‘02 Golf had that exact same visor in the middle. One thing I’ve heard is that they are to stop the glare from the reading lights reflecting off the rear view mirror. Not sure if it’s true or not. Guess it could also act as another visor to block the sun in that area
Glad the footage was helpful for your video 👍 cool cars the TT sport but not one I would be desperate to own (not going to go down well with the TT fans 😅)
I didn't know any of them facts Joel...I love just watching how much you LOVE this car ....I don't think i've ever seen anyone happier with their auto purchase. And its all genuine emotion which always comes across in all your videos.
I’m new to Audi TTs like you, I found out all of these, I bought a 180 FWD in black around the same time as you. I’ve been watching your vids I’m a new subscriber. In the back of mine I have a first aid kit and a cd multi changer. Porsches also have the 3rd sun visor except in the Cayenne it’s a 5th, the traditional visors pull out and across the top of the doors then the 3rd and 4th can replace them in the windscreen. Regarding the rear seats there is plenty of leg room up front so the rear seats can be used in a pinch (literally). I’ve learned a lot from ParoTT Bros on YT very passionate about mk1 TTs including the window reset, radio code programming and much more.
Hey Joel, love your videos! I used to drive an Audi A3 1.9 tdi 5 door, they put a middle visor on that aswell, i used to love using it to block the sun from getting in my eyes over the center mirror it was the one thing i thought, wow! they thought about this with someone of a certain height that drives these cars! :D
Shut up Joel, I knew all these things.😂 Only after 4 years of MK1 ownership though. I even have a 1/1 original special order Recaro Pole Position interior.
Great vid. I had no clue that they added the spoiler for that reason cheers foe that info As for the round hole details they have them on the silver side parts of the cup holders if you had them installed 👍🏼
I'd like to think that had this been a more expensive car (like a Porsche) that the spoiler would have been designed to retract at low speed, and only extend above a certain velocity, to retain the car's classic lines and Bauhaus design ethos. The presence of the spoiler does make quite a difference to the look of the car at the back.
I'd forgotten about the handling recall; I seem to remember it was big news at the time. I think I prefer it without the spoiler too. I think my X reg A4 had that third visor, it rings a bell, but I'm not 100% sure🙂
I've the soft top version and love it. Which doesn't/didn't have the rear seat, ok yes I did know one or two of the features. Overall a great motor, even more so when you take into account that it started life as a "concept" rather than regular car back in 1990 +/- at one of the [German?] Motor shows
Fold the back seats down and you will be amazed at the space for luggage. Golf bags can easily go in length wise and large suitcases stand up behind the drivers seat... it's a huge space !
I wish we had more colors to choose from in BC, Canada. The predominant color we have is silver. Mine is silver, which does look good, but is not cheery when the skies are grey, which it is a lot.
Joel, The higher end Ford Granadas in the 1990s had the sunvisor above the interior mirror. I found it incredibly useful when I had my Scorpio. Missed it in every car I've had since.
A couple more: 1) It wasn't a "sport". It was a "quattro sport" model. It was a run-out edition and limited numbers; black, red, silver, avus silver and black with a black roof. 2) There was also a black baseball leather which is extremely rare. 3) A further special edition model was the S-Line, which was around 2001 or 2002 and had some, but not all, of the features of the post-facelift model before the facelift was brought in. It also had SLine badges on the lower sides. 4) Those rear seat compartments were for a specific purpose. The one on the passenger side held the 6 disk CD changer if you had it installed.
ive been a long time owner of many early audis and vws as well as still have a couple vws including a mk1 tt :] the mk4 jettas with a higher trim level did also come with the center visor so when i got the tt i was thrilled it was there
The original design of the ford Sierra also had to have a redesign after it was introduced to it being "too slippery" in cross winds They added a small moulding to the the plastic rear quater windows ,so the passing air had something to grab hold off and steady the car.
I was pretty sure that the centre ‘Sun visor’ was for glare from high beam lights behind you. We have one in our 2003 A2, but my 2012 mk2 TT doesn’t have it, but does have an anti glare mirror…
being an owner of the 225 myself I did indeed know all of this still to find something else secret and surprising about it.. and I don't mean rust or anything like that haha😂
Citroen fitted the 3rd sunvisor to the XM which ran from 1989 to 2000. It was a great little addition stopping the sun coming through above the rear view mirror 🙂
Great to see such a variety of content on your channel, Joel. £111k RSQ8, ~£500 TT, £100k+ Range Rover, keep it up! Also, that mini sun visor above the rear view mirror, I had one on a 1.7sdi Lupo. Never had one another car and I’ll be honest I loved that!
Anyone who loves the TT should know this 5 points. Mk1 TT can be cheap to buy as there are getting old and many available but if you go to Audi to maintain or repair them they can be expensive. Mine like other have a CD changer and a first aid kit in the side spaces. Also I bet you did not know they did an ABT 310 BHP sports version which I own.
Knew all these, but that doesn't make you a moron! I always wanted a 1st gen and ended up with a 3rd gen coupe, which is an entirely different proposition! Sadly the value dropped precipitously from new, but that's a bonus for 2nd or 3rd owners now. I suspect newer gen TTs will start showing up in lists soon as people realize they are a lot of car for the money and super fun to own and drive!
I think most TT owners know these things because we all have that enthusiasm about the car you have . It's nice to see
It should have been titled "5 things Joel didn't know about the Audi TT!"
Those rear compartments were primarily created for a first aid kit and 6disc cd changer. Both of which I have in my version of the mk1
Me also! although my cd charger isn't working and I feel its been disconnected as it has an aftermarket radio installed from the previous owner
@@mystictripttv9495 you be able to pick up an original Bose factory unit as many have swapped them out for new head units.
Just checked mine and I have the first aid kit. Thanks!
Same
Cheers I always wondered what they were for and made no sense to be pockets for something as it’s too deep down
The middle visor works great for blocking the sun , i love this feature .Also the compartment in the back normally hold a first aid kit and the other one hinds a cd changer.
Yep, knew all of these. Mentioned dwarf sun visor on another video like this recently... had the same on my B6 A4 Avant and my '94 Honda Legend coupe. The cubby at the back on the left has a 6 disc changer on mine.
There are more dimples on the bottom of the door pulls.
One handy feature that isn't obvious is the ability to roll the windows up and down using the key fob. Helpful in tight parking spaces. Roll the window down before getting out press the lock button then keep it held down to roll the windows up.
Works on my 2004 model not the 2000 one
This is a very common feature in the Euro models but you can turn it on through coding the body control module to allow this feature. I turned it on for my 2004 S4 and will do so on my TT now
Here for the cheap cars :)
My Brother in law had a couple of TTs. When he became a father he was determined not to give it up. He even went as far as getting a roof box for it which was almost as big as the car itself. He finally relented when he had a second child and swapped it for a Disco 3.
I have a fully loaded 3.2 dsg mk1, the rear cubby on the left is for a CD changer!
Had a 225 Quattro coupe then a 3.2 Quattro roadster. Fantastic cars especially the 3.2 . Oh, and 5/5 for me. Keep it up Joel.
Storage cubby in the back usually houses a multi-cd changer 😊
Audi made its own branded car detailing products. Interior cleaner, car wash, leather conditioner, etc. They all came in bottles that had grey plastic trim rings around the tops of the bottles that feared the same dimple design as the air vents. Even though none of their other cars had these dimples on any of their appointments, the car care products they sold reflected their design tour de force… the TT.
Baseball leather wasn’t a special edition, it was an option. Storage in the back on passenger side was location of cd cassette for multi cd changer.
Look again carefully at the number of design feature dimples in the trim items you mentioned. 7s and 8s.
Yeah cap and wheels is 7.. little caps and dials is 8...
New most things, but oh wow the centre sun visor!! I had to walk out to mine and check! Keep up the great work
just to be pedantic, it's baseball glove leather which looks like a baseball glove not a baseball. that said, white leather with red stitching like a baseball would be rather interesting... fun video. thanks.
My '08 Golf had the little visor as well, loved it!
If you do loose all of your 4 car keys (yep originally 4) or broken there is still a way to open the trunk. Open the hatch were you can place the 8n OEM cupholder there is sting inside that you can pull forward.
I have only owned one Audi TT, the 1999 model without the spoiler. Bought is more than 18 years ago and and I am now over 340K km (211K miles). Also have the OEM roof rack very nice design, although a bit delicate.
My 2006 A4 B7 Avant had that third sun visor - always found it useful to fill that gap. My W124 coupe has one too!
I did not know about any of that, thanks Joel!
I think everyone knew this. I had the roadster version, which has loads of secret little things going on in it, like the central console that contains a cable which releases the boot, for one example, another is the fuse board delete trick which means you can lower or raise the roof at any speed (not recommended!) but there are loads of weird things about this car. I miss her.
My ‘02 Golf had that exact same visor in the middle. One thing I’ve heard is that they are to stop the glare from the reading lights reflecting off the rear view mirror. Not sure if it’s true or not. Guess it could also act as another visor to block the sun in that area
Glad the footage was helpful for your video 👍 cool cars the TT sport but not one I would be desperate to own (not going to go down well with the TT fans 😅)
I didn't know any of them facts Joel...I love just watching how much you LOVE this car ....I don't think i've ever seen anyone happier with their auto purchase. And its all genuine emotion which always comes across in all your videos.
Well Joel, you learn something new everyday.great vid .
The A2 , also has the 3rd sun visor…… the recall also added a raft of other changes to make the car more stable at high speed ….
A8s have it too, D3 and D4 at least.
Not a TT lover but glad you're enjoying it so much!
3:50 my Mk4 golf also had a mini central sun visor much like that, I believe they shared a fair few parts
Apart from the body, pretty much the same car as a MK4 golf
Ye it shares a lot of parts with A3 and Gold mk4, think 1.8t 20v was also in Golf mk4 GTI
I’m new to Audi TTs like you, I found out all of these, I bought a 180 FWD in black around the same time as you. I’ve been watching your vids I’m a new subscriber. In the back of mine I have a first aid kit and a cd multi changer. Porsches also have the 3rd sun visor except in the Cayenne it’s a 5th, the traditional visors pull out and across the top of the doors then the 3rd and 4th can replace them in the windscreen. Regarding the rear seats there is plenty of leg room up front so the rear seats can be used in a pinch (literally).
I’ve learned a lot from ParoTT Bros on YT very passionate about mk1 TTs including the window reset, radio code programming and much more.
The two storage holes in the back are where as you said the first aid kit goes and CD multi changer goes in the other side
Great video thanks. I’ve got. 2022 type
3 audit TT 45 255 BHP. Love it.
Hey Joel, love your videos! I used to drive an Audi A3 1.9 tdi 5 door, they put a middle visor on that aswell, i used to love using it to block the sun from getting in my eyes over the center mirror it was the one thing i thought, wow! they thought about this with someone of a certain height that drives these cars! :D
Shut up Joel, I knew all these things.😂 Only after 4 years of MK1 ownership though. I even have a 1/1 original special order Recaro Pole Position interior.
Them hatches in back passenger side 6 CD autochanger other side is 1st aid kit bud
Great vid. I had no clue that they added the spoiler for that reason cheers foe that info
As for the round hole details they have them on the silver side parts of the cup holders if you had them installed 👍🏼
The sunvisor in the middle is also featured in the b5 gen and golf mk4
Good video pal . Will start watching a few more .
I'd like to think that had this been a more expensive car (like a Porsche) that the spoiler would have been designed to retract at low speed, and only extend above a certain velocity, to retain the car's classic lines and Bauhaus design ethos. The presence of the spoiler does make quite a difference to the look of the car at the back.
Bought mine a 2006 fwd 190bhp.... with 13k on the clock FSH 3 years ago. For £2k. Now has 31k.
I'd forgotten about the handling recall; I seem to remember it was big news at the time. I think I prefer it without the spoiler too. I think my X reg A4 had that third visor, it rings a bell, but I'm not 100% sure🙂
The rear compartments also hold the cd changer ( nearside )
I've the soft top version and love it. Which doesn't/didn't have the rear seat, ok yes I did know one or two of the features. Overall a great motor, even more so when you take into account that it started life as a "concept" rather than regular car back in 1990 +/- at one of the [German?] Motor shows
The third sun visor is also present on my 2008 audi 8pa a3. Very useful!
Lovely facial expression in the thumbnail Joel! 😂
Great video! 😃
Surely the baseball-themed seats are designed to look like a baseball glove, not a baseball?
A baseball is white with red stitching, a baseball glove is brown leather. He is confused because baseball is not at all a popular sport in Britain.
@@PointNemo9 Exactly, I'm from the UK and know this. Go Angels!
Middle sun visor on the Mk4 golf platform is one of VWs finest hours 👌
My 94 Honda Civic Coupe had a middle sun visor as well it was an optional extra
Fold the back seats down and you will be amazed at the space for luggage. Golf bags can easily go in length wise and large suitcases stand up behind the drivers seat... it's a huge space !
I wish we had more colors to choose from in BC, Canada. The predominant color we have is silver. Mine is silver, which does look good, but is not cheery when the skies are grey, which it is a lot.
Mk4 golf had the same third sun visor. Great addition as there is a gap that blinds you!
Joel, The higher end Ford Granadas in the 1990s had the sunvisor above the interior mirror. I found it incredibly useful when I had my Scorpio. Missed it in every car I've had since.
The golf MK4 had them small sun Visor
3:57 is for blocking the car's lights that are driving behind you.
A couple more:
1) It wasn't a "sport". It was a "quattro sport" model. It was a run-out edition and limited numbers; black, red, silver, avus silver and black with a black roof.
2) There was also a black baseball leather which is extremely rare.
3) A further special edition model was the S-Line, which was around 2001 or 2002 and had some, but not all, of the features of the post-facelift model before the facelift was brought in. It also had SLine badges on the lower sides.
4) Those rear seat compartments were for a specific purpose. The one on the passenger side held the 6 disk CD changer if you had it installed.
I had a 2005 Touareg and it had 5 sun visors including the centre visor above the mirror. I used the centre visor a lot.
ive been a long time owner of many early audis and vws as well as still have a couple vws including a mk1 tt :] the mk4 jettas with a higher trim level did also come with the center visor so when i got the tt i was thrilled it was there
There was a middle sun visor fitted to Skoda Octavia's as well 👌🏻
Fitted to vw Bora as well
@@paulcleminson7067 and probably a few other V.A.G. vehicles
I’m pretty sure the middle visor is to block the glare in your rear view mirror when you have your dome light on at night
Did I spot those dots on the trip reset button too?
I didn’t even know there was other versions till after I got the car 😶
The middle visor is also fitted to the Audi A2.
The 3rd sun visor was a common thing in premium cars in the 90's I think, I remember we had one in a 90's E class Mercedes when I was young
The sport model came with the 3.2 style front, rear bumpers and spoiler aswell🤓
Hi Joel, love this MK1 adventure. Just for info, third '' middle '' visor was present on all Mercedes W124 gens.
Mk4 Golf’s had the middle sun visor. As did the Mercedes W124. Best invention ever!
The original design of the ford Sierra also had to have a redesign after it was introduced to it being "too slippery" in cross winds
They added a small moulding to the the plastic rear quater windows ,so the passing air had something to grab hold off and steady the car.
Another great video Joel 👍
The C5 A6 had the third sunvisor. It makes sense when the sun sneaks between the rear view mirror and top of the windscreen.
The 3rd sunvisor was also fitted to the original audi a2 created by the same designer
I thought you may have told us something we didnt know 🤣🤣
Should name it 5 things everyone knows bud
The MK1 Skoda superb has that same small sun visor too.
Joel , going back to your Z4 a few cars ago now, you fitted some new wheels to it I was wondering what model of BMW did they come off please.
I was pretty sure that the centre ‘Sun visor’ was for glare from high beam lights behind you. We have one in our 2003 A2, but my 2012 mk2 TT doesn’t have it, but does have an anti glare mirror…
Those baseball seats were made at Eissmann in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I helped setup the factory.
being an owner of the 225 myself I did indeed know all of this still to find something else secret and surprising about it.. and I don't mean rust or anything like that haha😂
There's a hidden feature in the climate control unit that can be used to display various data th-cam.com/video/hCAPW_wOqfk/w-d-xo.html
Never knew about the spoiler recall, super interesting - I wonder how many are without the spoiler still…
There are a few TTs available for sale here in Santiago, I hope to get a 3.2 by the end of September it has a pumpkin color… quite flashy !!
Citroen fitted the 3rd sunvisor to the XM which ran from 1989 to 2000. It was a great little addition stopping the sun coming through above the rear view mirror 🙂
Amd the emergency boot release you missed in centre console
Great to see such a variety of content on your channel, Joel. £111k RSQ8, ~£500 TT, £100k+ Range Rover, keep it up! Also, that mini sun visor above the rear view mirror, I had one on a 1.7sdi Lupo. Never had one another car and I’ll be honest I loved that!
My back left side has a cd tray where you can put 5 cds in it
How about the indicator stalk controlling the parking lights with the ignition off. The buzzing drove me mad until I sussed that one out ! 🤪
What about the alms editions?
Anyone who loves the TT should know this 5 points. Mk1 TT can be cheap to buy as there are getting old and many available but if you go to Audi to maintain or repair them they can be expensive. Mine like other have a CD changer and a first aid kit in the side spaces. Also I bet you did not know they did an ABT 310 BHP sports version which I own.
Middle sun visor also fitted to mk1 Skoda Superb. :)
Concerning thing no. 1: Most important was the update of the traction control. You were able to refuse the spoiler, i believe.
B7 A4 also has a small visor in the middle
Your videos are getting better and better, Joel. Favourite car enthusiast on TH-cam 👍
Great video with interesting info. 👍👍👍👍👍
There is 3rd sun visor on the s3 8l aswell
My old 6n2 VW polo from the 2000 also had a 3rd sun visor. Back when VW weren’t scrimping on interior quality.
I owned a MK1 Skoda Octavia VRS for a few hours before the engine died, that had a central sun visor.
I think the middle sun visor is just an Audi-ism. I've had an A4 and a A3 and both had the middle visor
Some have cd changers in the passenger side rear pockets
Knew all these, but that doesn't make you a moron!
I always wanted a 1st gen and ended up with a 3rd gen coupe, which is an entirely different proposition! Sadly the value dropped precipitously from new, but that's a bonus for 2nd or 3rd owners now. I suspect newer gen TTs will start showing up in lists soon as people realize they are a lot of car for the money and super fun to own and drive!
Middle sunvisor was on my 2001 Allroad too. Very convenient.👍
How come in that back compartments I have a mixtape player
Think the seats were from a baseball glove not the ball, same colour as glove and same stitching, balls were white with red stitching
Yes you’re right, I got that mixed up, haha
My old VW Polo 6 n had a sun visor above the mirror !
Weren’t these TT’s all aluminium body too? Something I vaguely remember reading