Category Archives: Audi TT MK1

12 years later, I’m still at it!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by andre-martin hobbs

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 … Continue reading →

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Audi TT MK1 – Cluster replacement

Posted on December 23, 2016 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey fellow folowers, It’s winter time in Quebec and my TT will be stored for months. So I’m taking a few weeks to make tweaks and simple repairs in the heat of my garage. Upgraded audio (double din radio) and … Continue reading →

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Flat bottom Steering Wheel with active controls… on a MK1 TT??

Posted on September 22, 2016 by andre-martin hobbs

After installing a Flat Bottom steering wheel in my Mk1 (and comfort blinkers), my goal was to have the radio controls and Bluetooth phone and handsfree functions working directly from it. It’s easier said than done, believe me! I searched forums … Continue reading →

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How to create your own 5 or 6-speed Open Metal Shifter

Posted on July 26, 2016 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey guys! Due to popular demand, here are instructions on how to make your own Audi TT 8N 5- and 6-speed Open Metal Shifter! It’s a lot of work, but you can’t go wrong with these very detailed instructions. (thanks to metal-designer … Continue reading →

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Plug & Play comfort blinkers on a MK1 TT, yes it’s possible!

Posted on July 3, 2016 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey guys, I am in the middle of a crazy project. My goal is to get the steering wheel audio controls to work with the OEM radio. Not an easy task! Why the OEM instead of something newer? Call me … Continue reading →

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5 Pimp My Ride ideas you should avoid doing to your Audi TT

Posted on April 25, 2016 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey followers, It’s been a while since I wrote on this blog! I will soon keep you all up to date with my latest mods. (hint: radio + steering controls) I just flew back home from San Diego and on … Continue reading →

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Eurokracy 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey peeps, I was at Eurokracy 2015, just North of Montreal earlier this summer but never got the chance to post my pics, mostly TTs but also other interesting stuff. So here they are! 🙂 Andre

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Best Audi TT Original Reviews

Posted on April 11, 2015 by andre-martin hobbs

Hey fellow followers! It has been a while since I posted on this blog. Here, in Quebec, Canada, our winter has been longer than usual and my TT still awaits nice, clean roads to shine under the sun. The wait … Continue reading →

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Audi TTB? Pic taken in Amsterdam

Posted on March 1, 2015 by andre-martin hobbs

Hello fellow followers! I was in Amsterdam not so long ago and as I was cruising down a street, an Mk1 TT got all my attention. Somehow, someone had baptised a TT as a “TTB”. Curious enough! I tried to … 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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