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Picking this 1.6fsi up Monday.
So following on from the above thread...........
Got the car cleaned couple days ago whilst it was raining, was itching to do something so it was under the tarpaulin for a Gold inside and out service. I'm really liking this car an awful lot! Definately one of the best car purchases i've ever made in that this car is so straight and clean and honest! I'm sure it's never been in any accident as it all lines up perfectly and the doors close with such perfection it feels more A4 than A2 to me quite shocked to be honest.
It is relaxing and effortless to drive being an se and fsi, it's superior low down torque meaning whatever gear your in it will accelerate no problem. It feels very similar to the 1.4 on a tiny throttle, you'd be forgiven in thinking there's no difference, but push the pedal down a little at low rpms and it just pulls harder than the 1.4 because of it's superior low down torque and this one at least seams extremely good on fuel. I'm shocked at how superb the brakes feel, either the rear discs are a better addition to braking or the 1.4 rear drums need adjustment on ours. I know it's been said a thousand times but this littler car which this one feels similar to our old A4 to me, really does get under your skin.
There's a few jobs that need doing.
1. The microswitch in the drivers door has gone meaning no dash info when opening the door and fuel switch won't work. ( Now done )
2. Drivers door check strap needs changing, it's clacking. ( Now done )
3. Will get the rear arch painted on the nearside as it needs it.( Now done )
4. Need to fix the engine light hopefully it's only N316 valve. ( Now done turned out to be much more see later in thread )
More jobs to add to the list as of 12 March.
5. Source and paint front bumper, black lower plastic trim is split. ( Now done )
6. Alarm button on the B pillar broken, have sourced another. ( Now done )
7. The front bonnet flap needs looking at as it doesn't close/lock properly. ( Now done )
8. O/S/R door microswitch not working needs a repair by Tom ( Timmus )
Spec.
1.6 fsi se
Twist leather
Electric lumber
Cruise Control
Sport steering wheel
RNDE stereo
Sat Nav/dvd/Cd player
Blue tooth Mobile phone
Heated mirrors
4 electric windows
Front fogs
Full diss
False floor
If anyones wondering why the "Green goddess", it's a reference to the early eighties keep fit slot on BBC breakfast Tv.
Couple of pics for now, more to follow when it's all bench cleaned and leather treated. Really looking forward to using it on the Welsh social.
So following on from the above thread...........
Got the car cleaned couple days ago whilst it was raining, was itching to do something so it was under the tarpaulin for a Gold inside and out service. I'm really liking this car an awful lot! Definately one of the best car purchases i've ever made in that this car is so straight and clean and honest! I'm sure it's never been in any accident as it all lines up perfectly and the doors close with such perfection it feels more A4 than A2 to me quite shocked to be honest.
It is relaxing and effortless to drive being an se and fsi, it's superior low down torque meaning whatever gear your in it will accelerate no problem. It feels very similar to the 1.4 on a tiny throttle, you'd be forgiven in thinking there's no difference, but push the pedal down a little at low rpms and it just pulls harder than the 1.4 because of it's superior low down torque and this one at least seams extremely good on fuel. I'm shocked at how superb the brakes feel, either the rear discs are a better addition to braking or the 1.4 rear drums need adjustment on ours. I know it's been said a thousand times but this littler car which this one feels similar to our old A4 to me, really does get under your skin.
There's a few jobs that need doing.
1. The microswitch in the drivers door has gone meaning no dash info when opening the door and fuel switch won't work. ( Now done )
2. Drivers door check strap needs changing, it's clacking. ( Now done )
3. Will get the rear arch painted on the nearside as it needs it.( Now done )
4. Need to fix the engine light hopefully it's only N316 valve. ( Now done turned out to be much more see later in thread )
More jobs to add to the list as of 12 March.
5. Source and paint front bumper, black lower plastic trim is split. ( Now done )
6. Alarm button on the B pillar broken, have sourced another. ( Now done )
7. The front bonnet flap needs looking at as it doesn't close/lock properly. ( Now done )
8. O/S/R door microswitch not working needs a repair by Tom ( Timmus )
Spec.
1.6 fsi se
Twist leather
Electric lumber
Cruise Control
Sport steering wheel
RNDE stereo
Sat Nav/dvd/Cd player
Blue tooth Mobile phone
Heated mirrors
4 electric windows
Front fogs
Full diss
False floor
If anyones wondering why the "Green goddess", it's a reference to the early eighties keep fit slot on BBC breakfast Tv.
Couple of pics for now, more to follow when it's all bench cleaned and leather treated. Really looking forward to using it on the Welsh social.
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