Fun0402

Any comment?

Brian_R170

In what respect?

Basically, I don't like the exterior styling of the TT and I really dislike front-wheel-drive cars (including all-wheel-drive on a front-wheel-drive chassis).

However, the TT has a great interior, and is easy to mod.

I assume you mean the Audi TT cabrio.

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WayneE

While shopping for roadsters, I looked at the TT. I like the styling and the driving experience, but the lack of HP (only 225) and the sloppy look of the soft top kept me away.

I have an S4 and really like Audi, but they need to put more power in the TT.

Goldeni245

for a small car like that 225 is more than enough. Same with the Z3 3.0, those things are fast!

WayneE

The TT isn't a lightweight (the SLK is pretty heavy, too!), 225hp isn't a lot to motivate that much weight. I'd rather see something above 300hp or even a power-to-weight closer to my SLK32 (~3200lbs - 349hp).

The Porsche Boxster S is anemic with it's 258hp and it's pushing around a lot less weight than a TT!

IMO, your best bet for a performance roadster for a reasonable price is the MB SLK32 (349hp), BMW M Roadster (315hp) or the Corvette (350hp).

Brian_R170

That's true, magazines complained that Audi didn't put the 225hp engine in a car without Quattro which is alot lighter. However, both the 180hp and 225hp TT engines can be chipped easily and cheaply to boost the power output. Too bad it's a FWD chassis.

hhw

Does anyone know if a SLK can be chipped the same way as a Audi A4/ TT? If no, if there any way to boost (performance) a SLK 230? 192hp just doesn't work for me!!!

Brian_R170

Since the SLK is supercharged instead of turbocharged, it can't be chipped in the same way as an Audi.

The common way to increase the performance of an SLK230 is to increase the supercharger boost by installing a larger crankshaft pulley and reprogram the ECU (i.e. chip). This mod may also include a free-flow air filter, new fuel pressure regulator, and a relocated MAS. Costs anywhere from around $1000 to $3000 depending on whose kit you buy. Try searching this forum for "pulley" and you'll find more info.

Other mods you can do are to install a larger intercooler or exhaust headers (I think Supersprint makes them for the 230).

Note that cat-back exhausts don't increase performance of the SLK230, but they can make it sound better.

hhw

thanks for the reply, Brian!

which kit would you recommend? anyone?

Brian_R170

Sorry, I can't really recommend any of them because I don't have any experience with them.

Try asking the question at the MBnz.org SLK forum or the benzsport.com forum.

Supra

oh ............ i just plan to get an exhaust from
http://www.eisenhaus.com/ehdetails.php
in order to gain more HP .....

if I take the high performance one , they said there would be around 4.1 - 4.7 % of HP gain ....

so , i m just wonder that i shouldn't take the exhaust if i wanna gain more HP ?

thank you very much

apricotscrub

try KLEEMAN superchargers, they are like under 1000$ for a 1999+ SLK230, but i dont know how easily it can be installed

Brian_R170

Are you saying that they told you that a CAT-BACK exhaust would give you a 4.1% gain (basically 8HP on a SLK230)? They're just selling Eisenmann exhausts from what I can tell. You can ask others what Eisenmann claims, but I'm pretty sure it's not 8hp unless they including removal of the catalytic converter.

BTW, Eisenmann exhausts do have a cool sound.

Supra

thx for your advice
actually , I just ordered a pulley kit from Linh, and hopefull it would arrive on next week

well , heard that this pulley kit could gain 30-40Hp , is that truth ?
thank you very much

Rowdy Audi

I'm a pretty big Audi fan and I hang my head in shame over the TT. I would take the SLK over the TT anyday.

Supra

Brian , thank you for ur advice
today , my friend asked about the Eisenmann exhaust in a local auto shop for me , and they said the exhaust probably wouldn't help much on gaining HP on the slk230 ... ><

and it maybe not easy to get this exhaust in Canada .......

btw , my friend suggested me to upgrade the chips , I m just wondering is it useful on the slk230 , thank you very much

Brian_R170

The absolute best bang for the buck on the 230 is a crankshaft pulley kit. If you want more power, forget everything else until you've done that.

After that, I think I'd open up the exhaust/intake (Supersprint headers, Eisenmann exhaust, modified intake/airbox).

After that, a larger intercooler.



Several guys now have the ASP pulley kit. On a pre-facelift SLK230, The kit will give you 40hp for about $700. If I recall correctly, it's 35hp for $350 on a post-facelift SLK230.

Linh seems to be the one setting everybody up.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=20705

Supra

Yes , I ordered the ASP pulley kit from Linh , and hopefully I could get it on next Monday , then I could have the install. done on next week ^^

also , I have the K&N air filter on the slk now .
besides Eisenmann exhaust , what else brand name with reasonable price u would recommend ? I dun like too loud exhaust indeed , thank you very much

Rincewind

how will getting supersprint headers effect the rest of your systems? like the center pipe. resonator. muffler. etc. how much hp gani usually?

Brian_R170

I understand. The less expensive exhausts (around $500) are Eisenmann, Remus, and Supersprint. The pre-facelift AMG exhaust is around $700 but doesn't improve power. Everything else that I can think of is $1000+.

You can always have something custom-made by cutting off your muffler and welding an aftermarket muffler in it's place. Easily the least expensive option.

Supra

thank you , Brian

I will try to ask about the custom exhaust in local shop ^^

Supra

also , i m wondering which one is better
Eisenmann and brabus exhaust , could u pls tell me some advice , thank you very much

Serhanium

My brother bought a quattro TT . Its a great car , impressive interior. So i have the chance to drive both cars .