Information Steve B's Project "Violet"

Pinkythelabrat said:
The moisture only condenses out of the car interior air if your G263 sensor is working though... . Mine is now so clear screens! Yay!
Ps. It doesn't quite freeze but a temperature drop will mean that the air cannot hold as much suspended water so it dumps the excess - that's why rising land near the coast, particularly near warm (relatively) water get ALL the rain... i.e. West Scotland.


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I think that you will find that the water DOES freeze when it contacts the cooler, that is why there is a drain and pools of water under the cars with Air con. If it didn't freeze there would not be any pools of water and no need for a drain.

Not wishing to contradict :D

Steve B
 
Feel free to contradict me when I'm wrong. Sorry!

Any other condenser I've seen deliberately DOESN'T freeze the water in contact because it insulates. I assumed that this would be the same.

You know what they say about 'ass-u-me' except only me this time


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This article doesn't go into detail, but it does demonstrate that using your airt con in the winter is good for the car and the air con system and it does dry out the air and so removes misting from the windows.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advice/should-i-run-my-air-conditioning-in-winter/

Also this quote from web site "Motoring Research"

It is caused by the air conditioning compressor working hard in hot weather: due to thermodynamics, the unit itself can freeze over as it takes moisture out of the car.
When the car is parked and the air con unit deactivated, the ice on its surface melts: this is what causes the puddle under the car (and the hotter the weather, the bigger and more alarming-looking the puddle may be…).


Steve B
 
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It all about the dew point, different for different seasons. The condenser takes the moisture from the air and it should run into a tray and then a drain. It should only freeze when working really hard or if short of gas.
By the way, I am a building services engineer.
 
Kleynie said:
It all about the dew point, different for different seasons. The condenser takes the moisture from the air and it should run into a tray and then a drain. It should only freeze when working really hard or if short of gas.
By the way, I am a building services engineer.
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Yes, it is either condensation in normal conditions (that collects on the heat exchanger) or frozen water in extreme temperatures.

Basically it drys the air and that was my point, cold and wet mornings with moisture on the inside of the glass the air-con can clear that much quicker when it is switched on.

Steve B
 
Swerving back "on topic".

Just spent a couple of hours stripping ouit the donor door cards, red leather steering wheel, handbrake handle and gear stick and gaiter.

They will all go off with the seats to the trimmer to have them coloured to match the same shade of red as the seats.

While they have them they will fit the heated elements, repair the bolsters and connolise all of the seats and leather trim.
The car is with my mechanic next week, then the seats will go in and one of the last jobs will be the alloys refurb and new Avons.

Coming together nicely.

I am planning on bringing it to the meal, but it will be far from finished by then.

Steve B
 
Opinions please.

I have always liked the front fogs, I feel they add to the look of the A2.

In the past I have converted nearly all of my A2s to have fogs (at least fitting them even if I don't wire them in) I normally buy the kit from eBay at around £90 but A2Steve and Sarge may be a cheaper (and OEM option).


This time my donor car had OEM fogs on it and so I have just fitted these to Violet.


The opinions I am after is that this "show car" didn't come with front fogs from the factory and I wanted to return it to original spec.

But since it is a 10 minute job to remove them, I am not sure it matters that much and I am not aiming for anything like concours (I don't do OCD polishing and fettling, but I admire those that do).

What do you think?

NON FOG
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FOG
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Steve B
 
Perfectly acceptable in my opinion to return OEM and add a few more touches to the options list; especially so when it is an OEM component too. Aesthetically, with for me, which is why I added non-wired fogs to my former Special Edition.
 
With is my vote
However my MoT man states that if they are they they MUST be in working order i.e. switch on

Is it just a case of the MoT man turning a blind eye when you guys have not wired them in ?
 
The front of the A2 looks sort of plain without them Steve. Plus I think it gives the car a happier "face". :)
 
depronman said:
With is my vote
However my MoT man states that if they are they they MUST be in working order i.e. switch on

Is it just a case of the MoT man turning a blind eye when you guys have not wired them in ?
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Or just putting the non fog trim back on for the MOT !!!

Steve B
 
does the none fog trim fit over the fog lamp ?, I had never thought to try it, great idea if it does
 
Well how about that then.

YES just swap them (5 minutes) and you have no MOT issues over them.

So if anyone does retrofit front fogs, hang on to the non-fog trim panels if you are not going to wire them up.

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I decided that seeng as I am having the Cam Belts and water pump done and a clutch etc. this would be a great opportunity to replace the "Pipe of Death":D (the plastic water pipe behind the engine).I went straight to my usual place (Ebay) and was pleasantly surprised that it was £10 for a new one (including the O rings and circlip!!)

I was expecting more.


Glad I checked.

Steve B

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Hi Steve,

Your pipe seems too cheap to me, unless you know more and are happy with the quality. I have decided to use TPS for this pain of a critical pipe when I do mine (eventually!). Mind you who's to say your pipe is not just as good as the the up market examples and these suppliers are not making a killing. This pipe must cost next to nothing to make, whoever the manufacturer, and only time will time.

Interested to know how your mechanic gets on with fitting it.

Andy
 
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Andrew said:
Hi Steve,

Your pipe seems too cheap to me, unless you know more and are happy with the quality. I have decided to use TPS for this pain of a critical pipe when I do mine (eventually!). Mind you who's to say your pipe is not just as good as the the up market examples and these suppliers are not making a killing. This pipe must cost next to nothing to make, whoever the manufacturer, and only time will time.

Interested to know how your mechanic gets on with fitting it.

Andy
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Hi Andy,

I know what you mean, but I can inspect it properly when it arrives and if it is not up to the job I can junk it if I have to, £10 is not going to break the bank and it is worth a try.

I always prefer to use the best parts available but I have found some of the so called OEM parts of poor quality and yet high prices. Many dealers get their Audi parts from companies like TPS etc.

But with such a critical part I can definitely agree with you that it is best to get the right part of the right quality.

We will see what it looks like when it arrives.

Cheers
Steve B
 
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