August '08 Featured AZ'er: EvotechTT's 2002 TT Coupe

User Name: EvotechTT
Real Name: Sal Reynosa
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Year of Vehicle: 2002
Model of Vehicle: TT (Mk I)
Engine of Vehicle: 1.8T (225HP)

 

So they say size doesn't matter. Now I'm not quite sure who "they" are, but in this case it may be true. It doesn't matter that the TT scene is one of the smaller ones within the Audi enthusiast community. It doesn't matter that the TT is one of the smallest cars that Audi sells. No, what matters in this case is that this particular TT is done right. It is modified to one's own personal taste to stand apart from all others. This month's Featured AZ'er is a longtime enthusiast and an active member within the scene. He goes by the username EvotechTT, but his real name is Sal. He's the owner of one beefy TT. Wait, is that an oxymoron? No, that's a type of t-shirt...wait, no. Anyway, maybe size really does matter after all. Sal's taken a normal old TT, enhanced it, and here we are today - a Featured AZ'er.

 

There's not much on this car that hasn't been touched, to either make it look tougher, go faster, or stop harder. There are also those mods that do double-duty, that both improve upon function and just happen to make the car look good while doing it. For instance, the Sparco Torino Race Seats and the H&R coilover suspension. Then there's the plain old looking-good-mods. At the front you may notice the bumper isn't stock. No, it's by Caractere, along with the front grille and sideskirts. There are also rear upper and lower spoilers by Uberhause and the back bumper is by Mattig. This is where the tips from the custom exhaust by Fast Intentions poke out through. The wheels are by Work. They're called Meisters, and they too are beefy. They're 19 by 8.5 inches up front and 19 by 9.5 inches out back! Behind those are more beef. We're talking big old slabs of blood-red StopTech sirloin.

 

Sal didn't just set this car up to go like heck and corner on a dime, but he's out to win shows as well. This becomes apparent when the hood is popped and the back hatch is raised. Up front is a custom created, expertly painted, immaculately clean engine bay. Out back is a high-fi wonderland of amps, subs, and capacitors, which are all awash in a bath of blue light. In talking with Sal it's evident that he is very happy with the results he's gotten for his time and money. He's created a one-of-a-kind car which stands out enough to catch even the eye of someone that may normally overlook your average stock TT. Perhaps it's that extra bit of beef that the original TT has always kind of needed. Unless of course you're a vegetarian.

 

• Garret Chip
• Evo Intake
• Custom Exhaust from Fast Intentions
• Forge Diverter Valve
• Neuspeed Pulley
• Forge Intercooler
  
• Neuspeed Caps
• Custom Engine Bay

• Sparco Torino Race Seats
• Momo Steering Wheel
• Sparco Harnesses
• APR Shift Knob
• Alpine Head Unit
• Focal Mids & Highs
• (2) Hi-Fonic Amps, (1) Diamond Amp
• (2) 12inch Alpine Type-R Subs
• Bass Capacitor
• Everything in a Custom Enclosure
  

A: Most definitely! I would like to thank my girlfriend for being so supportive cause without her blessing and patience my car would still be stock. My mom and sister for always being there.  My dad - RIP - who always loved my cars and told me to never give up and pursue my dreams. All my friends from Team Evotech. My friend Garry Summers for always helping me out and giving me good advice. My friend Nathan Lloyd for selling me the car. My dear friend John Sugata who is like a brother to me, for all his help and stickers - you are the man John. I would also like to thank all the shops that helped me out as well; Wicked Motorsports, Rodz, Fast Intentions, EuroCode, and Eurowurx.