Category Archives: My Audi TT RS Project

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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Time for Custom Wheels

Posted on November 20, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

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

Posted on November 1, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

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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Audi TT Tuning: Paint Preparation aka Prep4Paint

Posted on October 13, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

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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Last pics of the TT before its color change!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by andre-martin hobbs

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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I recently installed a DMC Rear Diffuser!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by andre-martin hobbs

I recently installed a DMC Rear Diffuser! I greatly modified it so it goes in deeper into the bumper. The original diffuser is about 2 inches out of the bumper as mine is now half an inch. I had the … Continue reading →

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Rotomaster Turbo becomes Garrett

Posted on December 23, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, I was exchanging with big turbo guys from UK and realised that I forgot to mention that I had to change my turbo internals recently. As you may have read on my blog, I had chosen to install … Continue reading →

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MK1 TTRS / 911 GT3 RS in the making!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Guys, More pics as I continue working on the car. Defcon bushings, HPA Haldex controller, Wideband air-fuel and temperature gauges are installed. Andre

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Quick Update: Pictures of the TT RS in the making

Posted on April 4, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi guys, This is part one of many, where I will bring you pictures of the “making of” my MK1 TT RS / GT3 RS. It’s very exiting, since I should be completely done for the first track day of the season, … Continue reading →

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