Hi all, new member here, not new to A2's and have got lots of info from here from various searches so thanks to all for that.
I've got 2 A2's, a 2004 TDI90 and a 2001 TDI75. The 75 i got for free as a non runner, got it running with a quick root at the injector loom and got it home. The paint is rough and it has only a basic spec. Will keep it around as a parts car.
The 90 I bought for €700, its in fantastic condition with approx 160k miles and a good spec. Leather seats, DIS, cruise, air con and very very clean body and interior. All the sundries in the boot are untouched, even the original first aid kit, tyre inflation kit, compressor etc, all looks like the day it rolled out of the factory. It may even still have the original battery!
I've just finished a complete suspension overhaul and general service. New shocks, springs, shock mounts, wishbones, new wheel bearing housings and bearings, all arb stuff, outer cv joints, tie rods, brakes, splash guards, calipers etc. Timing belt and water pump, all oils and fluids, except gearbox, need to order that. Few other bits and bobs done aswell and its looking and feeling like a new car. I've probably spent about €800 on that lot mostly sourced from Autodoc in Germany.
I've put a set of TT alloys that I refurbished on it for now until I refurb the original RS4 style alloys that came with it.
My fuel filter drain plug snapped on removal so I will have to contact the member here who sells the mod version.
Other than all that my only other things on the to do list is to sort an armrest, which one I'm still undecided. I don't really like any of the available aftermarket ones and would much prefer to integrate an A4/A6 style one. I'll also be looking into a double din android headunit if I can find or make a decent fascia trim piece to fit the A2.
Thanks for reading.
I've got 2 A2's, a 2004 TDI90 and a 2001 TDI75. The 75 i got for free as a non runner, got it running with a quick root at the injector loom and got it home. The paint is rough and it has only a basic spec. Will keep it around as a parts car.
The 90 I bought for €700, its in fantastic condition with approx 160k miles and a good spec. Leather seats, DIS, cruise, air con and very very clean body and interior. All the sundries in the boot are untouched, even the original first aid kit, tyre inflation kit, compressor etc, all looks like the day it rolled out of the factory. It may even still have the original battery!
I've just finished a complete suspension overhaul and general service. New shocks, springs, shock mounts, wishbones, new wheel bearing housings and bearings, all arb stuff, outer cv joints, tie rods, brakes, splash guards, calipers etc. Timing belt and water pump, all oils and fluids, except gearbox, need to order that. Few other bits and bobs done aswell and its looking and feeling like a new car. I've probably spent about €800 on that lot mostly sourced from Autodoc in Germany.
I've put a set of TT alloys that I refurbished on it for now until I refurb the original RS4 style alloys that came with it.
My fuel filter drain plug snapped on removal so I will have to contact the member here who sells the mod version.
Other than all that my only other things on the to do list is to sort an armrest, which one I'm still undecided. I don't really like any of the available aftermarket ones and would much prefer to integrate an A4/A6 style one. I'll also be looking into a double din android headunit if I can find or make a decent fascia trim piece to fit the A2.
Thanks for reading.
That's a lot of work but it sounds like you've now got a cracking A2 in return for your effort.
