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DC's 2006 Misano Red quattro Sport

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Hi everyone,

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

Ever since I first saw the early left hookers appearing at VAG shows and the first time I sat in new one at an Audi dealer many years ago - I've wanted a mk1 Audi TT. Only recently I have found myself in a position to purchase one - though its actually slightly an irrational decision it has so far proved to be VERY enjoyable 2 years in.

I first began my research/search in the summer of 2014 by signing up to the TTforum, joining the TTOC and reading as many reviews, guides and mags I could find.

My initial objective was to find either a roadster or coupe 225 that was just post facelift, no colour preference and a budget that would allow for any age/service issues to be addressed plus a few modifications - with that in mind I set out to view SOME!

I very nearly purchased the first one I viewed! - a 2002 black 225 coupe with one owner and just 13k on the clock!! Annoyingly the early start and 5 hour round trip to London proved wasted as the condition didn't match the expectation. It was externally very tatty, had spent a life outside possibly under trees and had suffered parking abuse.
I then must have viewed a dozen or so all varying in age, miles, colour, condition and price - travelling hundreds of miles up and down the country. What was becoming apparent was that low mileage was not a guarantee of condition, and that descriptions were often inaccurate or misleading.

The game changer was when I went to view a 05 Misano Red QS with 50k at Norfolk Performance Cars. Unfortunately it was a CAT-D which I couldn't live with but it looked and drove so special, I decided I had to find a QS!
I then viewed a further five more QS's including flying to Belfast, NI to view one in Misano with just 35k, which again didn't match the expectation/description (had a nice day in Belfast though!).

I was starting to loose hope by now until by chance in late September I spotted a 2006 Misano Red QS with 25k miles advertised on AutoTrader. A very urgent call/conversation with the seller followed and a viewing was arranged for the next day.
Another 2.5 hr drive to Essex and I found myself watching as a MINT QS emerged carefully from the darkness of its garage home to stand gleaming in the sun. With the feeling I got as I took a first walk around I new I wouldn't be walking away from this one!!

Heres some pics of when I viewed/purchased it.

DC









 
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#5 ·
Love it! Its between misano red and avus silver as the best QS colour i'd say 8)
 
#6 ·
And ive least said its the wrong colour :wink: :lol:
 
#8 ·
DC240S said:
Hoggy said:
Hi, Stop showing off. I've already said I luv it.. :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :mrgreen:
Hoggy. :D
Sorry!

I thought I'd post the story here as well as I' will likely continue with this thread.
Hi, No need to be sorry, just keep posting more pics, before Avus Silver try to take over. :roll: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Hoggy. :D
 
#10 ·
Eadon said:
Nice! What's the horse shoe on the front about? :lol:

What's the last 4 digits of the VIN? That'll be it's build number and I can then add you to the qS register :D
Yes the horse shoe was a bit odd! - lucky for me I supose! I understand it related to a previous owner - Google Earth revealed that one did have stables! It was removed the day I picked it up.

I think I'am already on the register No: 961
 
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DC240S said:
Eadon said:
Nice! What's the horse shoe on the front about? :lol:

What's the last 4 digits of the VIN? That'll be it's build number and I can then add you to the qS register :D
Yes the hourse shoe was a bit odd! - lucky for me I supose! I understand it related to a previous owner - Google Earth revealed that one did have stables! It was removed the day I picked it up.

I think I'am all ready on the register No: 961
Oops, so you are. :D
 
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Thistlebeeace said:
Very, very nice - and as an Avus owner I am in the Misano camp regarding the best colour...

Any particular reason the seat backs are black, though?
Thanks - Misano/Avus I'd have either!

The story goes that the car was supplied with Phantom black Recaro's because of a shortage of Misano red at the time of build - this being at the end of the production in 2006 (No: 961).

Audi's online owner portal mentions the car as having the comfort seat option so its feasible that they were installed retrospectively - I am going to attempt to confirm with Audi or owners. However inspection shows all the correct genuine parts, correct stickers, seat heating delete. The previous owner to me bought the car at 12,000 miles with the Recaro's fitted and their mint condition certainly reflects this mileage - they must have been new when fitted.

There was some speculation in a thread here wether it was a genuine QS - due to the seat colour, something about standard H4 lights? and having 24,000 miles with 7 owners. Well I can confirm it is genuine and does have xenon lights with wash and has a very traceable history with its owners (location, mileage, dates) backed up by a documented Service history with both Audi and Independent specialists (TTS inc.), ALL its MOT's and copies of previous V5's. The car was sold by Southampton Audi in 2011 with 10,000 miles and 5 owners.
 
#20 ·
The TT was spared daily use and I spent some time gradually making improvements through careful cleaning and replacement of some trim.

I started to amass a few bits and bobs to fit in the future including a mint as new inlet manifold bought, genuine Audi discs and pads and some detail bling:



 
#21 ·
The door steps were an early replacement - TBH the originals where pretty much perfect with the smallest of scuffs but I got the new ones cheap and the virgin plastic does look smart. The old adhesive was a bloody pain to remove though!









 
#22 ·
I was getting fed up of the care that the QS Alcantara gear knob required - with it effecting how I drove. So I bought a new (durable) leather 5 spd one, popped the bezel off and swopped over the centre numbers from the QS original. QS one now safely stored.
 
#26 ·
In anticipation of needing to replace the discs/pads soon I've been making the necessary purchases.

I was tempted by a Porsche caliper conversion but I need to prioritise some other servicing/parts, tyres and a wheel refurb.

With a bit of looking I've NEW OE Audi front and rear discs and Audi rear pads and NEW Ferodo DS performance front pads all for £156 -

I might be tempted by some Hel brake lines too.

DC
 
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