Category Archives: My Audi TT RS Project

Quick Update: the MK1 TT RS is soon coming to life!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, Here’s a quick note to let you know I’m pretty much excited! I am now closer than ever to my goal. The TT is at the garage for now. I’m having a few things done over the end … Continue reading →

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A conversation with HPA on engine temps

Posted on March 19, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi guys, I phoned HPA yesterday, to order myself one of those Haldex controllers. 🙂 While I had Keir on the phone, I asked him if he had any thoughts on my 3.2 overheating on low-speed-hard-on-the-brakes racetracks. (such as Mécaglisse, … Continue reading →

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Audi TT LED DRLs (Headlight LED Strips)

Posted on February 19, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, I shot a few videos of my LED DRLs last night and this morning. Yesterday night’s videos came out not to good so I took more today during daytime. I have been asked many time to shoot videos, … Continue reading →

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Led License Plate Lights on my Audi TT

Posted on January 31, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

I have been lucky enough to put some time on the TT in the past few days. I installed the Prosport Gauges (a post will come soon) and some LED licence plate lights. I had them for a few months, … Continue reading →

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I finally installed the Single Wiper Conversion kit!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

The install was quite easy; it took me about 2 hours from start to finish. Not sure I will leave the wiper on the driver’s side as I may switch it on the passenger’s. That’s one good thing about this … Continue reading →

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Just got the Storm Wipers single wiper conversion kit

Posted on January 4, 2011 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi guys! Here’s a quick update. I just got the Storm Wipers kit. I should do the install somewhere around next week. Will post pics as I install the single wiper kit. Andre

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Just bought myself new wheels!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi guys, It’s X-Mass after all, isn’t it? After viewing a “for sale” post on AudiForums.com, I decided to make an offer on those 19” BBS replicas (with tires). I was lucky to be the first bidder and got them … Continue reading →

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Audi TT 2005 – Standard Equipment, Technical Specifications and options

Posted on December 16, 2010 by andre-martin hobbs

Hi Guys, I just put my hand on and Audi North America document: the original equipement list, specs and available options of the 1.8 and 3.2 Audi TT. Since I’m curious, I will ty to find and compare with Euro … Continue reading →

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Single Wiper Conversion for an Audi TT MK1 (8N)

Posted on December 12, 2010 by andre-martin hobbs

After looking at the DTM TT, I have been searching the web on single wiper conversions for my TT. I think it looks great and thought it would be a fun to DIY this winter. I found 2 ways: A … Continue reading →

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Audi TT in the snow

Posted on December 7, 2010 by andre-martin hobbs

Not only is it very snowy here, in Quebec, but today was something… Indeed, it’s the first snowstorm of the year, and cars are going in all directions… except the one the road is following! And that’s the day I … Continue reading →

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