auto maintenance startup

[Brian Pleet <brian.pleet@ns.sympatico.ca>]

Last August I donated my 90 90Q20V to my wife when I bought a 95.5 S6. 

I'm closely watching the introduction of the TT. We are going to Germany
in August and will tour Ingolstat and hopefully take an Audi safe
driving course. My wife, who likes her new toy, has encouraged (given me
permission) to restore/maintain her car in lieu of buying another
vehicle.

Although I've been an Audi bigot for 15 years (4000Q, 90Q, S6), I've
never maintained a vehicle with my own hands. As a workaholic
professional, I'm attracted to project type work but I'm not sure how to
get started.

1) Do you need the service manuals ASAP? Which one?
2) What minimum tools/equipment are required in the garage?
3) Are there magazines/books on how to restore a car to pristine shape?
4) What clubs/associations cater to restoration?
5) Is there a list of parts suppliers for Audi cars?
6) Do I need a buddy to learn how to tinker?
7) Where do you start? performance? appearance? mechanics?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Brian Pleet