Yes, my beloved is 12 years old now! But I’m still working at it to make it better, this year again. Although some of you probably think I’m destroying an already perfect car (which is true) my goal is to make it mine, a reflection of my taste and… of the $ I’m ready to throw at it 🙂
My point: It’s mine and everything I do to it is well thought and will always be a work in progress. I don’t mind opinions, so feel free to give yours below this article.
So 2017 brings a lot of fun! 1. The completion of my 1 year Land Rover Defender rebuild which is due in June (haven’t blogged on it yet, but just think LS3 and much more…) and 2. More stuff on the TT. By stuff i mean a cluster repair, dial fascia replacement, double din radio install, full speaker replacement and addition of a subwoofer.
So here are a few pics of where I’m at! Enjoy.
Cluster (a complete cluster is about $1000 us. The LCD screen goes from $30 to $99. I ordered both to be able to compare them.)
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- Before the LCD replacement
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- I ordered both options!
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- $30 on eBay
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- $99 on eBay, way better!
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- LCD cluster removed
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- Make sure you order the right LCD screen (center or offset)
Fascia (simple black to white replacement, from Lockwood)
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- Original fascia
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- New white fascia. If you wish to do the same, make sure the new fascia has the same speed pattern…
Sound system (the Bose original equipment is not bad at all. But if, like me, you appreciate ‘very’ good sound quality in your car, it’s just not enough, and I’m not talking boom boxes)
More to follow in the next month.
Cheers,
Andre
Audi TT Mk1 8n Tuning - Parts & Accessories 
FOCAL P165 V15 6.5″ CAR 2-WAY COMPONENT SPEAKERS MIDS CROSSOVERS TWEETERS /
Pioneer GM-D9605 5 Channel 2000w Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote GMD9605 / Kenwood 6.95″ DVD Audio Video Navigation System w/ Bluetooth DNX891HD DNX891HDB / JL Audio TR650-CXi 2 – 6.5 Speakers / JL Audio 13TW5v2-2 Subwoofer Single 4 Ohm / Single Custom Hatchback Subwoofer Box Sealed Enclosure (Gray) / Smart Vision Dual Recording Camera F/R Saved recording with Sound
Excellent Work! I’m upgrading my MK1 to look like no other. Looking forward to sharing soon!
sweet go for it steering wheel aaaahhhhh!!!
Great Work! Looking forward to sharing my transformed TT MK1 here soon!
Great! Share your pictures with us when you’re ready 🙂
Took three pics yesterday. How do I post em?
Send your pics at andre@hobbs.org
Do you still have your TT? I just bought a double din fascia for my MK1 Roadster and have all the bits ready to go (pioneer head unit with carplay, JL audio amp, new door speakers, rear speakers, subwoofer). How do you like your new sound system?
I do 🙂
Simply put, the new sound system is awesome. Absolutely nothing to do with the previous one. I didn’t think the difference would be that big compared with the oem Bose system!
Hey ,
Awesome 12 years and still messing with it…. Nice to know someone else is a little crazy. LOL. Have fun enjoy playing with your car.
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