Well I am going to get rid of the 03 C2 and am looking at a number of 996 TT's - my question is, other than the cup holders and glove box, are their any material differences in engine, drive train, frame or suspension in MY 01, 02, or 03? - thanks Ryan

 

May want to search...

 

Short answer is no...I wouldn't let the year determine which one you should get...

Go for color, options, mileage, mods, etc...

 

Thats what I was told when shopping, but bruce anderson's mkt report in excellence says the 02-on got frame reinforcements to increase torsional(?) stiffness. 25% IIRC. First time I had heard that. If you dig though PET it does show different body panel (rear qtrs/door frames/etc) parts #s for 02s, so looks like hes right.

 

i read something about electrical system for 02 and onwards as well for US market cars.

 

nothing wrong with the torsonal stiffness of my 01 TT that's for sure

 

Here is some things that I know have changed thrue the years

Changes in 2002
The same front axel cross member as the GT2 with 2 bolts instaid of one
There is a reinforcement tube fitted to the side of the roof frame
B-pillar is modified to accept seat belt tensioner and belt-force limiter

Changes in 2003
The dog bones in the rear suspention is changed
New airbags startin on June 23rd
New streing angle sensor
Climate control dimming conected to the sun sensor
MOST bus
PCM2
On board computer in the instrument cluster that can show the radiostation
AudioPilot Noise compentation
New clutch master cylinder

Changes in 2004
The dog bones in the rear suspention is changed again
PCM2 system and Bose amp got new software
New igition switch
New cross member in the rear sub frame

 

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