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Stuart :)
I'll send you pictures as the work on the A2 progresses.

Harps - It's not going to look like anything from MAX Power (which I actually read from time to time). If you take a look at www.projektzwo.de you will see that the kit doesn't ruin the lines of the A2, at least that's my opinion :)

I was out looking for a DVD player for my car today.
Found 2 or 3 alternatives, but I guess I have to wait until I get
my A2 and can disassemble it :D to see what modifications I have to make to the glovebox and how big the DVD player can be.
I also purchased 8 litres of sound deadening material (for brushing and spraying on the inside of doors and the floor) to get that A8 feel !

And I am actually starting to consider 18" rims for summer use, as I will use the 17" Audi originals for winter.
Talked to a mechanic at work today and he agreed that 7x18" or 7,5x18"
with 215/35 tyres could fit. He owns a A4 with 18" rims which I will borrow to test on the A2 before I make any final desicion. Must be sure that I actually can make the car turn without causing any damage
to wheel arches or steering rods etc. Time will tell !



BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
I also purchased 8 litres of sound deadening material (for brushing and spraying on the inside of doors and the floor) to get that A8 feel !


This is very usefull !!
At certain speeds the A2 can be quite noisy !! I consider this as one of the biggest flaws (not even the springs) of the A2. At 120 Km/h it's very noisy and at 140 Km/h it's almost quiet.
A friend of mine isolated his seat toledo with bitumen, the car weighed an extra 40 kilo's but was inside almost soundless !!



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
 
I mounted mudflaps and the A2OC-sticker (the Original!). All by myself.... Does that count?

JanF

2001 1.4 Petrol Exclusive
Cobalt Blue Metallic
 
Has anyone ever seen the VW Golf advert ?

I can already see the crying A2's.

Personally I think the design is just right as it is.
But installing the Polo pedals sounds good to me.

:):):)

Expecting Silver A2 1.6FSI sport, end October.
 
Hi All

I have had DynoMat fitted when the stereo was completed and this has really made the car feel solid.

The front doors as standard can be dented in parking area's quite easily, where now they have 1/4" rubber dynomat stuck to them they are much stiffer.

Also the closing of the doors now sounds like an A8 due to the weight.

As for fitting 18" it's a real close thing, it only worked when I tested it with the suspension not being moved, but as mine will be lowered 17" wheels are the safe bet.

I agree with the Max Power comments, I'd actually rather go for the Euro look and remove certain parts to create a smooth clean look.

Colour coding is one way the Projektzwo kit wins.
 
BK,

What is this sound deadening material – is it like a paint on mineral fibre ? I think all A2 owners should get some. Could the average wife apply it ?

It would be brilliant if you could somehow acquire a “db” reading before and after application so that the result could be mathematically evaluated.

Regards
John Disdale
 
JD
The sound deadening material is like really thick paint :)
You can either apply it with a normal paint brush or you can spray
it on with air tools (compressed air).
You can also buy it in spray cans, but this is not by far as economical (twice the price:()
Anyone that can work a normal brush would manage this, even the average wife :D
The hardest part is to remove all the panels and carpet inside the car, but in the end it's worth it !

I actually have a DB meter for my surround sound system at home.
I'll try to make some measurments of the before/after sound levels in the car, as well as taking some pictures in the process !



BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
Paul !
What size was the 18" you tried 7x18"/7,5x18"/8x18" ???
And what size tires ?
Your experiences could save me some trouble and time in choosing
tires/wheels for my A2 :)
I have ordered my A2 with the 9 spoke 7x17" Audi wheels.
And i initially wanted something bigger/wider for my summer wheels as I will be using the Audi rims for winter use (with 205/45x17 Pirelli Snowsports)

I am planning to lower mine app. 45-50 mm with an adjustable KW
suspension.
Will you fit just lowering springs or a complete suspension set ?




quote:Originally posted by paulj
[br]Hi All



As for fitting 18" it's a real close thing, it only worked when I tested it with the suspension not being moved, but as mine will be lowered 17" wheels are the safe bet.
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BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
Deheld !

quote:Originally posted by deheld
[br]I also purchased 8 litres of sound deadening material (for brushing and spraying on the inside of doors and the floor) to get that A8 feel !



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
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Have you done this to your A2 yet !
If so, are you happy with the result ?



BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
quote:
Have you done this to your A2 yet !
If so, are you happy with the result ?
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BK, I quoted you but forgot to use the quote function.

I would like to isolate the car. But my car is a leased company car, so it has to be cheap and easy !



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
 
Yep, see that now :D

Should be able to recognise my own comments, but
it's not easy working and writing posts to the forum '
at the same time [:I]

BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
BK!

7 1/2 x 18 with 215x35x18. Fitted but rubbed on front arches. Offset is critical and I tried with 30mm & 35mm.

We then tried with 7 1/2 x 18 with 205x35x18. Clear all around on My 2001 A2 1.4TDI SE. However lowering will cause a rubbing so I have stayed with 17"'s.

I'm sure running different offsets will get around it but my alloy wheel company didn't have any other to try !!

Also the cost of 18" tyres is not for the faint hearted !!
 
BK !

Have you seen the following link : www.colour-tuning.de

The rears are massive ?![:0] But this cannot be done in the UK as the wheels extrude the arches.

As for mine it will be a complete H&R suspension kit (Still on order from Germany), Wheels are in post. www.toora.co.uk - Canonica.
 
quote:Originally posted by John Disdale
[br]BK,

Does this paint manufacturer have a name, or better still a website ?
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Here are a few examples of brands:

www.rockfordfosgate.com click: products/accessories/damping material/search

www.dynamat.com

www.noisekiller.com

Almost every car stereo supplier have some kind of sound damping material to offer. There are an endless number of products to choose from, but the materials/products are very similar to one another.

I have used all of the above mentioned brands and have been very
satisfied with all of them :)

Get in contact with your local car stereo supplier and he can almost certainly help you.
Happy hunting !

BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
Paul !


Sounds like you have tried everything to get 18" to fit :D
As I am planning to drop the suspension by 45-50 mm I think
I will stay with 17" as well.

I was thinking of 7,5x17 or 8x17 with 215/35x17 as i want something
a bit wider than the original 205/40 on 7x17.

Have you ordered the adjustable suspension from H&R or the one with a preset ride height ?
I have used the adjustable H&R on a 97 Polo with great sucsess :)

I tried to take a look at Toora's homepage but i don't have the Flash Player on my PC at work (can't install it either) so I'll have to wait untill I get home tonight.
What dimension have you ordered 7x17 or 7,5x17 ?

And yes I have had a "few" looks at www.colour-tuning.de just a few[:eek:)]
We have the same issues here in Norway. No part of the wheel are allowed to extrude the arches:(
But I really like the look of this A2. It looks somewhat brutal [8D]

BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
quote:Originally posted by paulj
[br]BK !

Have you seen the following link : www.colour-tuning.de

The rears are massive ?![:0] But this cannot be done in the UK as the wheels extrude the arches.
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You have to take a look at this A2 from German B&B Automobiltechnik

www.bb-automobiltechnik.de

click: english/BB-gallery/AUDI A2-gallery

Not too shabby this either :D



BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
BK !

Love the A2 @ www.bb-automobiltechnik.de The wheels look massive due to the style of spokes running to the edges.

I'm getting 7 1/2 x 17 with 205x40x17 to be safe, These will run a 35mm offset so they will sit perfect after the suspension being lowered by H&R springs only (Preset ride). The shocks will come later when I can afford them.

I have also tried them with spacers to get them to a 30mm offset which I believe ABT 17" whels are. They look a little bit better but I don't want to wear out the bearings[:0].

Coilovers can give a bouncy ride as I have seen on a A4 lowered to the floor. It did look awesome though :D
 
Paul !

That sounds sensible.
My A2 comes with the 205/40 on 7x17 as part of the S-Line equipment level and this setup with the Quattro lowered suspension (20 mm)works very well indeed. Took a short testdrive in a 75hp petrol S-Line 2 weeks ago and came back with a big :D

By the time my A2 arrives it will be time for winter tires anyway, so
I'll have plenty of time to decide what kind of rims to choose.

BK
 
BK!

I really wanted a set of Audi TT 18" wheels, they look like the RS4. These however are 8x18 so didn't go. I have heard rumours from a company in the UK that they may make 7 1/2 18 for some A2 owners to try.

Watch this space :D

I'm trying Yokohama 539's as they are the new super grippy version. I could have had Goodyear F1 but have heard different results on smaller cars.
 
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