LexFire
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Hey one and all!!
I'm a relatively new member to the club, but have been as involved as I can since I've joined. So, to keep in the spirit of the forum(s) I have decided to list the areas that need attention on my beloved chariot and post before and after results (where possible), when I can.
History...
Reason to go back to the A2 world is as the title suggests, need a car that can take me to work which is inside the new proposed ULEZ zone (ready for August '23). I've always been happy to work on cars, mechanically, electrically. Generally carry out my own sevicing and maintenance, with a few medium jobs along the way, however im not a fan of bodywork repair (I'm rubbish)!
Names and responses added, are with thanks
The Beginning List:
Buy petrol A2
(Decided to get 1.4 SE Petrol 89k miles)
Run a scan to see historic/current faults
(VCDS showed a few historic faults, has since been cleared and in the process of 'seeing' what pops up again).
Document things im not happy about and try to rectify
(See further on!).
Now, the car runs 'fine', but us A2 owners are never happy, so...
Exterior:
Passenger Front door, massive scratch touched up with wrong colour. To Replace. @Fallan & delivery by @V666col
Rear bumper, same as above. To Replace. @Fallan & delivery by @ @V666col
Front Bumper, looks worn under the O/S headlight. First will try and clean, buff and polish. Otherwise possible replacement.
Boot lid, another mark... Im starting to think I was blind when I bought this!
Boot lid, has evidence the glass has been caught on the roof and has rubbed paint off. Has glass been replaced previously? Will keep a watchful eye
There are a few adjustment points on the tailgate, x2 on the hinge and x1 rubber grommet either side. worth trying to adjust @A2Steve
Wheels, will need a refurb at some point, and would like to source an extra 2 centre caps.
Petrol cap tether strap. To replace
Potential Votex upgrade? Im 50/50...
Winter wheels & tyres. To purchase.
Interior:
Headlight Switch, faded soft touch. @Ami
Petrol Flap Switch, No button bit! @Ami
Alarm Switch, Falling apart! @Weigh6
Electric window switches, wearing out. To replace
Electric window switch housing, tatty. To remove soft touch crap!
Rear manual window winders, wrong colour. To replace.
Glove box light mod, burnt out light. @depronman
Drivers side door seal, wear and tear. To replace.
Drivers side door stay, mash up! @depronman, @Proghound
Number plates could do with being replaced.
Electrics:
2nd key obtain and reprogram. @timmus
Identify why EPC and engine light comes on at ignition (disappears once started). It's supposed to! @A2Steve
Fit Cruise Control. @timmus
Fit USB cable for charging. @timmus
Fit Bluetooth for music streaming. @timmus
Change DIS from half screen to something better. To replace.
Day time running lights mod. @timmus
Komfortblinkers indicator mod. Wait for next year @timmus!
Engine:
Investigate the A2's thirst for oil. Quite common on the 1.4. Usually wear on the piston rings. If you are doing decent mileage every day try using a thicker oil. @A2Steve
Complete service.
Check main earthing cable, and retrofit a second for good luck.
Clean engine bay (get the toothbrush out!).
Have a look at the EGR valve, check its condition.
Suspension and brakes:
Check condition of all 4 corners. I reckon this job will expand...
Rear drum brakes, look for ways to look a bit less rusty!
Miscellaneous:
Replace car manual and leather wallet. @Ami
Missing boot tools. @Ami
Audi pen for glove box! fleabay
Heated wing mirrors... Not actually sure if I have or not!
Stainless steel exhaust system. Just sounds like such a cool upgrade!
So, not much
Looking forward to sharing what I can and spyhoning knowledge off the wonderful people from this club!!
Wish me luck
Alex
I'm a relatively new member to the club, but have been as involved as I can since I've joined. So, to keep in the spirit of the forum(s) I have decided to list the areas that need attention on my beloved chariot and post before and after results (where possible), when I can.
History...
Reason to go back to the A2 world is as the title suggests, need a car that can take me to work which is inside the new proposed ULEZ zone (ready for August '23). I've always been happy to work on cars, mechanically, electrically. Generally carry out my own sevicing and maintenance, with a few medium jobs along the way, however im not a fan of bodywork repair (I'm rubbish)!
Names and responses added, are with thanks
The Beginning List:
Buy petrol A2
(Decided to get 1.4 SE Petrol 89k miles)
Run a scan to see historic/current faults
(VCDS showed a few historic faults, has since been cleared and in the process of 'seeing' what pops up again).
Document things im not happy about and try to rectify
(See further on!).
Now, the car runs 'fine', but us A2 owners are never happy, so...
Exterior:
Passenger Front door, massive scratch touched up with wrong colour. To Replace. @Fallan & delivery by @V666col
Rear bumper, same as above. To Replace. @Fallan & delivery by @ @V666col
Front Bumper, looks worn under the O/S headlight. First will try and clean, buff and polish. Otherwise possible replacement.
Boot lid, another mark... Im starting to think I was blind when I bought this!
Boot lid, has evidence the glass has been caught on the roof and has rubbed paint off. Has glass been replaced previously? Will keep a watchful eye
There are a few adjustment points on the tailgate, x2 on the hinge and x1 rubber grommet either side. worth trying to adjust @A2Steve
Wheels, will need a refurb at some point, and would like to source an extra 2 centre caps.
Petrol cap tether strap. To replace
Potential Votex upgrade? Im 50/50...
Winter wheels & tyres. To purchase.
Interior:
Headlight Switch, faded soft touch. @Ami
Petrol Flap Switch, No button bit! @Ami
Alarm Switch, Falling apart! @Weigh6
Electric window switches, wearing out. To replace
Electric window switch housing, tatty. To remove soft touch crap!
Rear manual window winders, wrong colour. To replace.
Glove box light mod, burnt out light. @depronman
Drivers side door seal, wear and tear. To replace.
Drivers side door stay, mash up! @depronman, @Proghound
Number plates could do with being replaced.
Electrics:
2nd key obtain and reprogram. @timmus
Identify why EPC and engine light comes on at ignition (disappears once started). It's supposed to! @A2Steve
Fit Cruise Control. @timmus
Fit USB cable for charging. @timmus
Fit Bluetooth for music streaming. @timmus
Change DIS from half screen to something better. To replace.
Day time running lights mod. @timmus
Komfortblinkers indicator mod. Wait for next year @timmus!
Engine:
Investigate the A2's thirst for oil. Quite common on the 1.4. Usually wear on the piston rings. If you are doing decent mileage every day try using a thicker oil. @A2Steve
Complete service.
Check main earthing cable, and retrofit a second for good luck.
Clean engine bay (get the toothbrush out!).
Have a look at the EGR valve, check its condition.
Suspension and brakes:
Check condition of all 4 corners. I reckon this job will expand...
Rear drum brakes, look for ways to look a bit less rusty!
Miscellaneous:
Replace car manual and leather wallet. @Ami
Missing boot tools. @Ami
Audi pen for glove box! fleabay
Heated wing mirrors... Not actually sure if I have or not!
Stainless steel exhaust system. Just sounds like such a cool upgrade!
So, not much
Looking forward to sharing what I can and spyhoning knowledge off the wonderful people from this club!!
Wish me luck
Alex
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