Back with an A2 Project – A2Steve
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Jock
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I'm impressed. Is it straight forward? I have vanity mirrors in my petrol but not in my diesel and would love to transplant them. Thanks.View attachment 83406
Removed the rear axle from my breaker today that I’ll be cleaning up and fitting to this project. In 5+ Years of A2 breaking I've never actually removed a rear axle. Went very well, all removed without any damage in about an hour and 20 mins. I’m going to leave the fitting to my mechanic friend because whilst I feel confident in doing it, the last thing I’d want is for a bolt to snap and then I’m stuck without a car for work. Plus I’d like to upgrade the bushes while it’s all apart.
Now onto proud dad moment
Harriet (8) was complaining that she didn’t have a vanity mirror when riding in the front. So I asked her to do something about it and fit a replacement. With only my instruction, she managed to do it. Super proud and her first car mod.
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A2Steve
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Yes it’s a straight swap, although if they are illuminated the wiring won’t be there in the other car.
A2Steve
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Now these next mods really won’t be to everyone’s taste, but I like them and that’s pretty much all that matters ?
To go with my solid wood steering wheel and gearknob, I’ve added a solid wood grab handle made out of a pew from a Welsh Chapel.
I’ve also added Audi A8 door cappings, trimmed down to fit the A2 doorcard
And although my interior is currently a bit stripped down for the disc brake rear axle mod, it really does add something to the interior.
I’m now at 100% wood capacity before becoming too much ?
To go with my solid wood steering wheel and gearknob, I’ve added a solid wood grab handle made out of a pew from a Welsh Chapel.
I’ve also added Audi A8 door cappings, trimmed down to fit the A2 doorcard
And although my interior is currently a bit stripped down for the disc brake rear axle mod, it really does add something to the interior.
I’m now at 100% wood capacity before becoming too much ?
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Erlingtheyounger
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Steve, anyone crabbing that needs to have a word themselves. Good on you, great job. ?
A2Steve
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I can’t take the credit for it. It’s another hand-me-down from Hef when he decided not to use it in his car. The emblem is a sticker that’s been laquered over when doing the grab handle so looks to be part of it.
As for the rear axle, I’ve got the one ready to go on my car and it should be in the workshop next week to be fitted.
A2Steve
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My only concern when fitting it was what would happen in the event that the airbag went off. I’ve got it so that should the airbag deploy the piece of would would remain attached on the right hand side and the left hand side would spread apart to allow the airbag to deploy properly.
Oh yes all passengers will be asked if they would like to grip my wood.
A2Steve
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No it’s reached it’s wood quota ? but may get some more brushed alu.
Erlingtheyounger
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Now you’re talking ?
Erlingtheyounger
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Needs a bracket
A2Steve
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[QUOTE="RS11SMS, post: 458499, member: 18675"Were the TT seats a straight swap? After seeing yours this week got me looking lol!
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They needed custom brackets that were made by @Jellybean
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They needed custom brackets that were made by @Jellybean
Hi Steve, I have seen a few mention TT seats and seen images and they all look a great fit as though they are an optional extra. What about the rear seats and can you still fold them or move them in some way to have the extra space?
Any downsides to fitting them?
Any other seats from the Audi family fit that you know of?
Looking good by the way.
At least the the wooden hand rail in from the pew in your now covered for Acts of God.
Stan
Any downsides to fitting them?
Any other seats from the Audi family fit that you know of?
Looking good by the way.
At least the the wooden hand rail in from the pew in your now covered for Acts of God.
Stan