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2006 Audi TT quattro Sport

Hi everyone,

I've been on here for some time under a different username with my Seat Ibiza GTi Cupra Sport.

Thought I'd start a thread for my latest project and share progress.

Since seeing the first imported LHD examples at VW shows in the late 90s and sitting in a new Coupe at my local Audi dealership, I've always wanted to own a Mk1 TT.

Early 2014, I first began looking to buy - Initially, after either a Coupe or Roadster 1.8T (225) quattro. I very nearly purchased the first one I viewed - a one owner Coupe 225 with just 13,000 miles on the clock! However, a five hour round trip to Essex proved to be a waste as despite the mileage the car was externally very tatty, appearing to have spent its life outside under trees and suffering London parking abuse.

I then viewed over a dozen examples of 225's - varying in age, miles, colour, condition and price - travelling hundreds of miles up and down the country. It became apparent that mileage was not a guarantee of condition and that descriptions were often inaccurate/misleading.

The game-changer was viewing my first of the limited edition quattro Sport models at specialist trader Norfolk Performance Cars - a Misano Red example with just 50,000 miles. To that point, I hadn't considered a qS as they were beyond my intended budget, however from then on it was only ever going to be a qS - It looked and drove so special. Unfortunately, this one was a Cat-D which wasn't something I felt I could live with.

Now looking only for a qS I viewed half a dozen more, including flying to Belfast, NI chasing a 35,000 mile Misano Red example - only to find it to be another that didn't match expectations. (Enjoyed exploring Belfast though!)

I was starting to doubt I'd find the right one - until late September 2014 when I spotted a 2006 Misano Red example with just 25,000 miles advertised on AutoTrader. The next day after yet another long drive down to Essex to view it - I found myself watching as a truly MINT qS emerged from the darkness of its garage to stand gleaming in the sun. As I looked over it for the first time I knew I wouldn't be walking away from this one!

Here are some pics of when I viewed/purchased it.

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Thanks!

Yes indeed! Its the bracket holding the headlight levelling components and I have a new replacement bracket waiting to go on - however it looks fairly complicated and I need to investigate its removal. I should have taken the pics on the other side!

Planning to bed the discs and pads in today - I'll then begin to have an idea of the feel.

DC
 
#60 · (Edited)
Modern Classics Magazine have been running an "Our Drives" feature on the TTQS and a chance meeting with Simon (Art Editor) at a TTOC event resulted in conversation about ownership and a little feature in the June edition. He'd been very generously loaned a 5000 mile Misano red QS from Audi's press fleet and appeared to be enjoying it!. The QS has certainly had an increased profile recently.

Thanks to Simon for the inclusion - great to see my car in print - however I'm now forever going to be ridiculed for the mention of using cling film to protect my interior!





 
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Yesterday I prepped and painted the new retaining plate for the headlamp levelling sensor (1J0941355C) to replace the corroded original (visible above behind the strut). Its one of those little details that you can see/notice through the wheel I didn't have time to do previously.

These come roughly painted silver from the manufacturer however for extra durability I flatted the coating and gave it 3 coats of both VHT silver and VHT lacquer. I've also sourced replacement stainless M6 (black coated) collar nuts to secure the plate and M5 x 10mm low head socket cap screws for securing the sensor. Fitting pics soon.





 
#65 · (Edited)
This weekend I fitted the headlight levelling sensor mounting plate in the NS wheel arch. Whilst the wheel was off I decided to remove the arch liner to ensure everything was clean behind - knowing there are some mud traps that can cause corrosion issues. After 11 years I was surprised and relieved to see how little muck there was - which I set about cleaning away with Bilt-Hamber™ Surfex HD and AG tar remover (ran out of Tardis) after which I applied a couple of coats of both Megs cleaner wax and Collinite 845 Insulator Wax.
Some before and afters:











Some of the liner retaining screws had started to loose some of their black finish so I gave these a wire brushing using a dremel then a few coats of both etch primer and satin finish chassis paint.



 
#66 · (Edited)
Whilst the paint dried on the screws I replaced the headlight levelling sensor mounting plate - some before and afters.





I then refitted the arch liner but before I did I gave all hidden areas a good coat of Waxoyl using a sprayer. Liners were dressed with 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Still lots more to do in time - some completed shots with everything back together:







 
#68 · (Edited)
Really good day at "Audi's in the Park 9" the World's largest all Audi show at Deene Park, Northamptonshire, UK. http://www.audisinthepark.co.uk/. Lots of detailing inspiration/motivation.

I machine polished the whole drivers side, bonnet and boot lid before hand as this was an outstanding job on my to do list. There are still areas that could be improved - though I'd like to get a depth gauge before I progress any further. I'm achieving good results with Menzerna IP/CG Orange Hex-Logic pad followed by Final Finish/CG White Hex-Logic pad - after that I've been using Chemical Guys - EZ Glaze (as its what I have) and various waxes (AG HD/Megs NXT/Collonite) though I'm keen to try Fusso products.











 
#73 · (Edited)
Today decided to delete the rear tow eye mount - mine has lost its plastic cover, was starting to look unsightly with surface corrosion - plus I think it sticks out to far below the bumper.

I will refurbish/repaint it, order a new cover from Audi and decide then if I reinstall it - It weighs 2kg (including bolts) and ordinarily is fairly useless.





 
#86 ·
Today decided to delete the rear tow eye mount - mine has lost its plastic cover, was starting to look unsightly with surface corrosion - plus I think it sticks out to far below the bumper.

I will refurbish/repaint it, order a new cover from Audi and decide then if I reinstall it - It weighs 2kg (including bolts) and ordinarily is fairly useless.

IMG_2452 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
IMG_2455 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
IMG_2454 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
i need some ramps like that, where did you get them from please?
 
#81 · (Edited)
Thanks everyone for the positive comments! Sorry its a bit of a slow burner project - I'd like to share more significant progress but life doesn't permit it at the mo.

Looking at other cars at the show compelled me to detail/improve the hatch shuts as I had neglected them to this point - They desperately needed protection and treating to aid cleaning. TT owners will be aware that the hatch hinges disappear behind a plastic cover which you can see behind but cant clean behind without removal - this areas a visible trap for dust and crud which seeps out and down the shuts.

I removed both plastic hinge covers (thankfully without braking) to reveal the challenge - not to bad I suppose. Anyone with a mk1 TT to disengage the covers pull from the bottom.





Gave this all a rinse out with water then using a detailing brush applied diluted Bilt Hamber Surfex HD before rinsing again. Then I applied Menzerna IP and final finish by hand before a coat of Glaze and several coats of Megs NXT.









I like this one as you can see the metallic fleck in the Phantom Black:



All finished. Rubber seals where rubbed clean with alcohol to remove any polish residue and coated with 303 Aerospace Protectant.



 
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