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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

Painted!


A lot of pictures will follow in the next weeks! Here’s a few shots I have taken just out of the paint shop. Again, I’d like to thank Benoit at Camo Customs for his great work. Thanks Ben! PS You’ll … Continue reading

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Audi TT Parts for Sale (tuning 8n mk1)


Audi TT Parts for Sale (tuning 8n mk1) I seriously need to make space in my garage & basement! And for that, I need your help! 🙂 Here’s what I have to get rid of… Interested in something? Just make … Continue reading

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Time for Custom Wheels


While the TT gets painted, I have been looking for wheels that would best fit the new color and body kit. The MK1 TT has a 5x100mm bolt pattern, so it’s not too hard to find nice wheels in that fit… … Continue reading

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Custom Leather


Here’s an idea! Why not customize the interior to fit with the new paint job? That would be awesome wouldn’t it? Say subtle and… less subtle changes 🙂 First thing first, the seats! After giving the idea some thought, I … Continue reading

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Porsche’s P018 Paint Color on my Audi TT


Gents, Now that the body kit is installed it’s finally time for a custom paint job! After many months of research and changing ideas many, many times, I finally decided to go with Porsche’s P018 Blood-Orange (aka “Blut Orange” or … Continue reading

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Audi TT Tuning: Paint Preparation aka Prep4Paint


Project update: It is finally time to prepare the TT for paint! This means the DMC Wide Body Kit has been fitted and prepared for paint. See pics. It took me a while to decide on which body shop I … Continue reading

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The Powertrack Insert; The best way to improve your Haldex first generation traction!


Hey peeps! I recently heard of the Powertrack Insert, a little mod that can do a lot… With the Powertrack Insert, any Haldex system can give 50-50 front-rear traction… at a very little cost! So why bather with the expensive … Continue reading

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FINAL DMC Widebody kit pics


Hello fellow followers! Well, it is now time! DMC has marked the end of its development stage and now lauches full scale production for their Audi TT 8N widebody kit. Want to see it? See below… https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=506357822771802 More news coming soon, as I started … Continue reading

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Last pics of the TT before its color change!


Thought I’d share some pics, before I loose the car for a month… at the bodyshop. New body and paint coming soon… But already good looking, no? 🙂     

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My DMC Widebody Kit is being made!


Hi Guys, Long story short, I decided to get DMC’s Widebody. It’s being made as I write this and will soon be shipped from Germany. Some pics below. On another note, I sent my ECU to United Motorsports in New Haven, … Continue reading

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