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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

Audi TT MK1: Nitrous Backfire

Posted on October 31, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Wow… I was amazed at what I saw at the garage this weekend. An $80,000 MK1 TT that was sold by it owner for… $11,000. Reason in two words? Nitrous Backfire. Yes, this 500HP+ 4 cylinder TT lost its life in … Continue reading →

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Audi TT (8N MK1) Tuning – Dany Marquis

Posted on October 10, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

I got a few inquiries of fellow TT enthusiasts about the blue TT that was at Montreal’s importFest. (see my coverage here). Well, there you go guys! Enjoy! Owner: Dany Marquis There’s a lot of pride when we complete a … Continue reading →

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ImportFest Montreal (October 1st 2011)

Posted on October 1, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

ImportFest Montreal 2011 Presented by Scion at the Place Bonaventure Pictures & review of the tuning show I’m just back from the show! People ask me “how was it?” And they all get the same answer: Well aside from the … Continue reading →

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Friend’s Audi TT VR6 Turbo = Kaputt!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Audi TT VR6 Turbo A friend’s VR6 Turbo is blown-up! I just came across a friend’s TT… Poor guy now has a blown VR6 Turbo engine! Result of a wastegate hose that went from severely cracked to broken… In a … Continue reading →

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Client Cars

Posted on September 14, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, I thought it would be fun to publish pictures of projects that have some of my tuning parts. Here is Jay’s TT finished… for this year! 🙂 Way to go Jay!

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Brake Pad Installation (Audi TT MK1 – 2FN) How to change brake pads (DIY)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

How to change Audi TT brake pads Hi Guys, I rencently changed the brake pads on my TT and did not find an easy “how to change Audi TT brake pads”. So I decided to create one. Here’s my DIY … Continue reading →

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New acquisition! BMW M3 E92

Posted on August 17, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi guys! Quick update! Bought myself a slow car… An M3 (E92) Double-Clutch Transmission (M-DCT) with carbon fiber rooftop. Although the V8 engine develops 420 HP, it still feels slower compared to the TT’s V6 Turbo! Nice driveway, isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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Track pictures (Mont Tremblant)

Posted on May 19, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, Here’s a few more pics! I also took the liberty of taking shots of the TT next to a… GT3 RS! Enjoy, Andre Track pics TT RS vs GT3 RS

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Audi TT RS vs Porsche GT3 vs Nissan GTR

Posted on May 17, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Yeah, your read right! Audi TT RS vs Porsche GT3 vs Nissan GTR   🙂 How will it end? Inside or outside… Who will be in front? See for yourself! At: http://www.youtube.com/user/andremartinhobbs Cheers, Andre

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A Time For Laughter: Tool Time

Posted on May 3, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

These hilarious automotive tool definitions have been floating around on the Internet for some time now with no credit to the author. This piece originally appeared in Road & Track, April 1996 in Peter Egan’s column, Side Glances. The original column … Continue reading →

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