What if Audi made a special "Black Edition" of the first generation TT?  This is my answer to that question.    I'm "building" (to use the term very loosely) an improved touring car.  My goal is to keep everything OEM in appearance.  My only major project has been an overhaul of the audio system.  Much more detail available on a   Fourtitude / VWVortex forum thread  .  I bought the TT from its original owner in Michigan in September of 2010 with 37190 miles on it.  Maintenance History:  New battery - 2017-05-28, 93681 miles  85000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance - 2016-08-24, 90622 miles  Alignment (after tie rod end replacement) - 2015-02-06, 77927 miles  Timing Belt, Tensioner, Damper, Water Pump - 2014-09-11, 75121 miles  Continental Extreme Contact 225/45ZR17 tires - 2014-09-10, 75059 miles  75000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance - 2014-09-04, 74964 miles  65000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance - 2013-07-26, 65220 miles  55000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance - 2012-06-15, 55510 miles  45000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance - 2011-06-16, 45873 miles  Scheduled maintenance and alignments performed by Audi of Minneapolis.  Timing belt service performed separately by Nur Technik.