Morning all,
Ahead of getting the bucket and sponge out this morning to remove weeks of grime I thought it right to document the pampering it’s received the last 10 months. Remember that this particular A2 left the factory with next to no optional extras ticked at the time of purchase. Everything you’ve seen in the pictures less for front fogs, illuminated vanity mirrors and Swing false floor has been added since December last year. Hopefully I don’t omit anything that has recently been added.
First up a quick reminder of how glorious it looked prior to my ownership:
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Here’s a few pictures of how stunning it looked after a quick wash on my driveway back in December, this was of course prior to the enhancement/retrofit process commencing:
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As you can see from the above pictures, it really didn’t require much attention as Paul
@PaulA2 handed this A2 over in fine fettle which was totally useable straight away. I recall the grin on my face when looking in the rear view mirror on my first drive up the road, quite an exciting moment as I was so chuffed to have secured a fantastic deal with Paul and I really enjoyed my first commute.
Below is a list of what has been added or improved since January this year, in no particular order:
1. Removed faulty Q CCCU to make way for an AF CCCU
2. Replaced OS and NS headlamps for crystal clear variants
3. Retrofitted spare wheel bracket
4. Complete Swing interior trim and carpets removed and replaced with Soul
5. Removed SE wheels, choosing Pepperpots for economy
6. Project name change post for A2 related VRN swap
7. Added black leather heated electric lumbar SE seats
8. Retrofitted Soul AADRVM with digital compass
9. All interior bulb replaced for LEDs to brighten a now very dark cabin
10. Retrofitted a second luggage space light
11. Fitted Club number plate surrounds and Club badges along with anniversary sticker
12. Fitted TT foot pedal covers along with a beautifully finished bespoke footrest cover
13. Added Club branded black footwell mats
14. Retrofitted A5 FBMFSW with A3 8V airbag
15. Swapped cruise control stalk for later generation and tidied up the retrofit loom
16. Installed centre console storage tray
17. Single DIN dashboard removed and replaced with a Double DIN assembly
18. Retrofitted RNS-E PU running the very latest custom firmware which features all that these head units can right now
19. Retrofitted Audi Music Interface (AMI) with WMA1000 BT adapter for perfect quality cable free streaming
20. Retrofitted Bluetooth telephone module for perfect quality handsfree calls when necessary
21. Retrofitted Q5 QI Wireless charging module
22. Swapped the branded mats to the factory rubber type
23. Retrofitted rear speakers and looms into the doors
24. Retrofitted revision Q DIS instrument cluster
25. Swapped the fuel sender to match the later generation DIS instrument cluster retrofit
25. Added second horn (now dual tone)
26. Installed fresh painted headlamp washer bumper then completed the electrical part of the retrofit
27. Swapped drivers side rear door for a cosmetically better assembly (lacquer peel on original)
28. Retrofitted Bose to compliment the rear speaker retrofit
29. Added Swing rear cup holder which was recoloured to Soul
30. Removed the rare leather SE seats to make way for the even more rare black alcantara/leather heated sport seats.
31. Rear PDC retrofit, just waiting to install the Arduino for rear PDC/OPS display on the RNS-E PU
32. Retrofitted 12v luggage space socket
33. Replaced door card armrests with leather items which were recoloured
34. Had a bargain JDD gearbox installed for economy
35. Added S3 chrome tipped switches on the door card armrests
36. Repainted door mirror covers
37. Installed bespoke armrest bracket to receive a black leather lidded A6 C5 armrest
38. Fitted various heated seat climate control panels
39. Fitted boot tidy rubber strap
40. Fitted modified A6 cargo net on false floor
41. Retrofitted full winter pack, upgraded to later revision jets and wiper arm at the same time
42. Installed Komfortblinker/comfort indicator relay
43. Replaced the rear number plate light screws for stainless steel alternatives
44. Installed heating elements to the FBMFSW
45. Added seatbelt warning loom and connectors to the drivers alcantara seat
46. Installed the freshly painted Votex kit
47. Retrofitted seat heating and electric lumbar looms for full seat functionality
It’s taken a while to get to this stage whilst holding down a film time job, being a top husband and top dad all at the same time of conducting some seriously time consuming home renovations. That said I’m over the moon what has slowly been completed so far. I’m satisfyingly amazed at what can be achieved with a bit of time dedicated to research followed getting the tools out having a go myself. My knowledge base has certainly increased during the evenings over the last 10 months pampering this stunning A2.
What’s left to be fitted:
1. 3DColorMFD screen
2. Headlining requires reupholstering
3. Retrofit SideGuard
4. Locate or make a Votex tailgate spoiler
5. Decide what wheels will compliment the vehicles new exterior look
6. Replace drives door for a cosmetically better assembly
Think that’s pretty much it but may have missed things off. I’ll edit this post as and when I remember something.
The sun has revealed its face so about to get the bucket and sponge out to give the car a good clean to then obtain some pictures of this beautiful A2 sporting its new exterior look.
I’ll be back in a few hours.
Kind regards,
Tom