The 2012 Audi TTRS is the Last Rare Audi Coupe Built with a 6-Speed!

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Today I'm driving a rare and increasingly sought-after 6-speed manual 2012 Audi TTRS! One of the last truly driver-involved Audis to come off the production line. While the latest Audi TTRS could be called a little brother to the R8 in road presence and performance, it's undeniable that it lacks something when your left foot hits the dead pedal instead of a clutch pedal. This lightly modified 2nd generation 5-cylinder turbo TTRS finds a sweet spot between trial and error. Enjoy!
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[@jonnymooshoo]

Fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I'm glad you enjoyed it. We've got some plans to crank the boost on her in the coming months 😅

[@tylerg749]

2 questions, I have the same car so which steering wheel is that and which wrap did you go with for the wing?

[@jonnymooshoo]

@@tylerg749 it's not wrap, it's an ILR Carbon Fiber race wing.

[@tylerg749]

@@jonnymooshoo ohh my car came with a wing but it isn't carbon

[@jonnymooshoo]

@@tylerg749 so did mine...

[@tylerg749]

@@jonnymooshoo can you tell me where to buy that steering wheel it's so cool!

[@JaredR1996]

U had me at 6 speed 👀

[@JB-qf7io]

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.

[@eurocarguy377]

How reliable is it?

[@TheCybusterGundam]

Yeah so far for daily how reliable is it? I'm leaning towards TT/TTS 8S or TTS/TTRS 8J.

[@TheWolf133]

Mine has been rather expensive to keep it as best as possible over my 2 year ownership tbh

[@TheCybusterGundam]

@@TheWolf133 How come? Timing chain or something else?

[@TheWolf133]

@@TheCybusterGundam Luckily nothing engine related. Bose amp corroded, droplinks worn, warped brake discs, seized rear calipers, shock absorber topmounts making noise...

[@nik_lee79]

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.

[@DrStrange1000]

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

[@RoadsUntraveled]

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.

[@dont_hit_trees]

40/60 to 60/40… interesting.

[@Cr1spo4]

That’s funny I sold my 91 turbo mr2 for 2012 ttrs 👍🏼

[@McLaren00777]

Lol, I came here to see if I'd want a MK2 TT RS to replace my 91 MR2 Turbo as well!

[@GuardsRed996]

It‘s a perfect car and a future collectible, I‘ll never sell mine

[@turboclub.comcarclubfortur3199]

Never say Never mate, had many cars before my current Black Manual 8J TTRS that I said would never sell, but.......

[@limetriple]

Had our TTRS for 7 years now and absolutely love it, stage 1 map approximately 400 bhp.....

[@jwmurphyccsis]

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.

[@antonisssbtw400]

thats what i was thinking because both have same engine but tt is lighter

[@safetyofficer4689]

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."

[@radosaw4935]

@@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.

[@safetyofficer4689]

@@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.

[@HVACRTECH-83]

Not much faster,but slightly faster yes just do to the weight diff. I think the specs are only 1 10th difference in the 0-60

[@morgandrives]

Would LOVE one of those. Audi. 5 cyl. Manual. Perfection. I’m also after a 2016 S4 manual. Dreaming big.

[@Ministeroffresh]

Jonathan always builds tasteful cars! 🍻 To another. The seats, steering wheel and HRE wheels all on point👍

[@ThatRedNismo]

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 KZbin or Instagram. Great video.

[@kristjanveski]

Just picked one of these up in the summer. Aggressive little thing already, but I can't wait to add more boost!

[@liebesmaennchen]

Same here, got the RS Plus,

[@DavidSchleifstein]

Just bought one of these last year, and I absolutely love it. Do you have a list of all of the modifications that are made to yours?

[@josearroyo4575]

You still have it ? Playing with the idea of buying either this or the OG BMW M2

[@DavidSchleifstein]

@@josearroyo4575 yes I do. Still a great car.

[@z32mike]

@@josearroyo4575 same with me, either ttrs or og m2

[@audiwankenobi361]

It looks soooo good and fresh to be a 2012 car.

[@VancityAudi]

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!!!

[@DrStrange1000]

@The Insufferable Tool double this😂👆🏼

[@e-swift3923]

Steering wheel and the wingbacks are on point though. I'd love wingbacks for mine but that's the same amount of money as big turbo /hpfp/??? 😂

[@a-10warthog72]

This is my favorite car, from my heart out. One day, just you wait...

[@bendimon1370]

This man really said… “it’s no RS3”

[@eyhabhamid5163]

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 😂😂

[@scitec6166]

That's what happens when you get some plonk try and review and doesn't know his Audi's

[@CodElevator]

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

[@Zero4Champ]

The Lancer EVO was FWD based as well and it was better than the Subaru from the EVO V onward.

[@mrmiagi6052]

I just bought this car last night in horizon 5. Strange seeing it on a random video today

[@markymarktt8697]

What did he say it’s no rs3 is he on drugs 😂😂😂😂

[@NewOrleansSpeed]

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?

[@Con__1]

They are reiliable don’t worry about that

[@krakensmobiledetailing]

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

[@NewOrleansSpeed]

@@krakensmobiledetailing that’s what i have seen only issue is the trans, more specifically the clutch

[@campcoyote4140]

That's my daily!!

[@robertesteban3616]

"Its no RS3." Yikes...the RS3 is beneath that car, being that the TTRS is a manual.

[@TM450FI]

Yeah, and with a couple of mods its superior in all ways

[@SwedishHouseFifa]

Thinking about getting one of these… this makes me want it even more 😂

[@mightymulatto3000]

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.

[@IsaacCampbell]

"its no rs3" legit the same car hahaha. the ttrs is slightly lighter too making it faster...

[@antonisssbtw400]

if driver could bang gears cause that dct these audis/volkswagens have are insanely fast when they shift

[@christophersanchez2389]

That Car is So Sick Marcus.

[@jerrycaille]

Good Work. Great Video.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Thank you!

[@Motorsportsinjapan]

"It's no RS3" . . . um well, ok yeah same engine and drive train, but lighter and better handling. So yeah, better performance and sports car.

[@scitec6166]

As soon as he said that you know he don't know what time it is, stopped watching

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Manual turbo 5 cyl... sold!

[@stormierbody8419]

Been trying forever to find one

[@karimzamani1004]

Sick bro, and thanks for pronouncing Audi correctly

[@HalferLandPerformance]

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

[@unnecessaryworkouts3649]

What have you done to prevent it from happening again then?

[@marcuswynn89]

I've always wanted one of these

[@johnnyboi5661]

I see these car going for 60-70k. I think I rather have a GTR, but the interior of this car is 10/10.

[@picklepee2771]

Now let's watch them skyrocket in price!

[@treedeblue]

Not sure they will

[@oscardominguez1680]

@@treedeblue why

[@TM450FI]

@@oscardominguez1680 people that can afford One of these and had the Money and the interest he would already have It in his garage

[@oscardominguez1680]

@@TM450FI give it some time... TT won't have an mk4, and it's the only 5cyl with manual in recent years.

[@niconicht4982]

Only new competitor would be the GR Yaris. 2 Door, AWD, odd cyl (although only 3) and manual.

[@se1663]

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.

[@santosteam6308]

Mate , please send me the link for the steering wheel! Many thanks

[@cellshaded]

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.

[@tylerg749]

Where'd you get the carbon wing?

[@tommynobaka]

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)

[@R3LAPSIN]

Nice

[@trevorrobinson5349]

How much was it for the climate control seats? Mine doesn’t have heated seats but I’d like to. Also where/how much was that center console screen?

[@2strokeFORever]

I agree with the burble tune

[@mkvB58KING]

9:46 all you need to know.

[@affendyismail2136]

Nice car

[@hellios789]

Love that car

[@luisro7782]

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

[@Fizzglg]

Was this car located in upstate NY? I've seen this exact car before

[@jonnymooshoo]

No that's not me. We are on the west coast of Canada

[@Fizzglg]

@@jonnymooshoo dang there was a dealership selling a car with all the same packages and wheels😂

[@paulskinback717]

what a gorgeouse car

[@teammillion2]

What arw you talking about 2015 16 s5s are in manual still

[@milesoroads]

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.

[@jonnymooshoo]

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.

[@milesoroads]

@@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]

@@milesoroads android does keep wheel function but not sure if it's Bose compatible or not

[@milesoroads]

@@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.

[@radosaw4935]

@@milesoroads bought same radio as audi tt rs in the movie, i installed new speakers and it works fine much better than stock and bose versions.

[@clevortrevor5121]

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]

In a golf🤔 you mean golf v5? It was a 2.3l... golf were (and are) 3.2l or 2l

[@clevortrevor5121]

@@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.

[@clevortrevor5121]

@@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.

[@campcoyote4140]

@@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...

[@clevortrevor5121]

@@campcoyote4140 you can buy the motors on eBay for roughly $250, you just have to pay the shipping

[@HVACRTECH-83]

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

[@tudorbeches8129]

What is the song name from the intro ?

[@SicSemperBeats]

@5:05 no such thing as converting a muscle car owner. Mfs think a charger is the end all be all of cars lmao.

[@NickthaGeek]

What is the screen in this?

[@mediocreman2]

Why has the owner not modified that engine? Super easy to get more power.

[@jonnymooshoo]

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.

[@ogethan7764]

I want one but I'm afraid nobody will know how to tune it

[@shinjukucalling763]

let's not call an Audi 'Godzilla' though

[@RoadsUntraveled]

*GoTTzilla* :D

[@treedeblue]

Thinking about selling mine 2013 42k miles same colour stage 2. 🤔

[@P3drogarcia1]

How much?

[@gustavbjorkman2600]

Audi a1 quattro and s1

[@2012lmfao]

It's no RS3..... . Erm Same engine, smaller, lighter.

[@liamwhitbread4363]

Awd swap a c30 t5

[@pavledjordjevic2073]

Toyota Celica AWD Turbo

[@chucka187]

Still a chic car 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kristjanveski]

So is a Z4, but you wouldn't say the same about an M Coupe ;) Every RS is in a different league

[@s3stee]

Never seen a girl drive a ttrs in my life lol

[@kristjanveski]

@@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.

[@chucka187]

@@s3stee kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qUlpKamM9qoZI

[@s3stee]

@@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

[@turboclub.comcarclubfortur3199]

Lucky my wife only likes manual cars as I wanted our TTRS in Manual, and BLACK! Have not regretted it as we live in the country.