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About andre-martin hobbs

I started this blog just recently because I have so much fun modifying my MK1 TT... that I need to let the world know! And it's also a good reference when looking back at my mods. Ciao for now! Andre

Road Trip in Upper New York, Vermont and New Hampshire

Posted on October 5, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

Ok, I admit it… I’ve been lazy in the couple past months… My last post dates from April! Truth being said, the TT stayed in the garage most of all summer. I did not have much time to do work … Continue reading →

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Audi TT MK3 – it’s all about the digital era

Posted on April 9, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

As you will all agree, the first TT was nothing short of a stroke of genius. It broke with a number of stylistic conventions, including the assumed wedge shape, it displayed incredible focus on detail, and it brought interior design … Continue reading →

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Chrome Wrapped Audi TT – imotion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey followers! Here are a few pics of an interesting TT as displayed at the last Wekfest in Texas, baptised iMotion. I hadn’t seen any chrome wrapped TTs yet, so this is my first look at one. Not my taste … Continue reading →

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Steering Wheel Swap on my Audi TT / Flat Bottom Mk2 fitted on a Mk1

Posted on February 20, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

Not too long ago, I decided I had enough with the original steering wheel… So I checked my options and my first question was: What can I fit? An OEM Audi steering from another model? Mono? (The name came back … Continue reading →

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It’s back!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

Well, the Montreal Auto Show is now over. So the TT was sent home, so she can rest in the garage for a few months still. I took a few shots of the car while parked on the snowed out … Continue reading →

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2014 Montreal Auto Show

Posted on January 21, 2014 by andre-martin hobbs

Hello peeps! I’m particularly in a good mood these days. Although my TT project is not completely finished, (will it ever be?) I was offered a very nice opportunity… To display the TT in the Performance Zone at the 2014 … Continue reading →

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Photoshoot / Audi TT MK1 Posters – Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

Part 2! After about 2 hours into the photoshoot, we were done with the pile-o-metal-scrap-parts. So we knew we were moving on to another spot, but where? We decided to take a wander through the pit and wait for the … Continue reading →

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Photoshoot / Audi TT MK1 Posters – Part 1

Posted on December 10, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

A few week-ends ago, a friend and I had in mind to take pictures of my new paint + wide body combination. Off we went! We had 2-3 places in mind and since the first spot turned out very busy, we … Continue reading →

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Custom Loma Wheels – Installed!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

Dear followers, The Loma custom wheels have been shipped and installed! The project is now complete as far as the exterior goes! Yahooo! Here are the first pics, taken at the tuning shop after the wheel install! Enjoy! Andre

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Windshield Tint

Posted on December 5, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

Windshield Tint? Yeah, you read right! I went for a windshield tint a few days ago. I have seen many cars with tinted windshields, many in southern US States and always loved it. I also noticed that all TV commercials show us … Continue reading →

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