I got out very quick as I had to refuel and that sxig was clear and bought me to the front of the queue.
Today I.....
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... travelled to Skye in my newly acquired A2 Dolphin grey Tdi. Utterly brilliant little thing it is too. Carefully maintained by previous owner John the car looks like new, drives like new and feels dependable and reliable to drive on a reasonably long journey to Skye from Glasgow. An effortless 65mpg whilst making progress and cruising speaks volumes as to how well this A2 has been looked after. Not even a mark on the interior soft touch controls and a good wash, clay bar, polish and wax has brought up the paint work like new. Brilliant little buggy 
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damadgeruk
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And very nice she is too, as is Skye. The dinosaur footprints at Staffin are high on my to do list. Liking the wheels, really looking forward to getting my pepperpots fitted.... travelled to Skye in my newly acquired A2 Dolphin grey Tdi. Utterly brilliant little thing it is too. Carefully maintained by previous owner John the car looks like new, drives like new and feels dependable and reliable to drive on a reasonably long journey to Skye from Glasgow. An effortless 65mpg whilst making progress and cruising speaks volumes as to how well this A2 has been looked after. Not even a mark on the interior soft touch controls and a good wash, clay bar, polish and wax has brought up the paint work like new. Brilliant little buggy
The pepperpots are great, I love the retro look and for the roads as they are presently the deep profile tyres are perfect for comfort.
Staffin ah yes we've been before but no footprints visible that time, dependant on how the tides have been as the sand washes up and covers the footprints, would be cool to see for sure. Quairang today and then Old Man of Storr
stevieA2
Member
Great look with the pepperpots against the Dolphin Grey ....... If your feeling peckish be sure to visit "The Oyster Man " on the wee road above the Talisker Distillery . Fresh seafood platter , enjoyed outside on the bench overlooking the bay .... travelled to Skye in my newly acquired A2 Dolphin grey Tdi. Utterly brilliant little thing it is too. Carefully maintained by previous owner John the car looks like new, drives like new and feels dependable and reliable to drive on a reasonably long journey to Skye from Glasgow. An effortless 65mpg whilst making progress and cruising speaks volumes as to how well this A2 has been looked after. Not even a mark on the interior soft touch controls and a good wash, clay bar, polish and wax has brought up the paint work like new. Brilliant little buggy
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damadgeruk
A2OC Donor
Skye roads are much like many other roads in Scotland, in need of proper maintenance. The A82 (our main route to NW including Skye), one of the main tourist routes is atrocious in places, yet the rewards are incredible.
Sheila
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We took Barry out for a run up to our local National Trust property, Gunby Hall, but it was closed due to the waterlogged carpark! We had a ride round Skegness, which was actually a crawl around Skegness. It was very busy with lots of visitors checking if their coats were waterproof. Not bright enough for a photo as Barry is silver and disappears in the rain. We hope the weather improves for next weekend's get together. See you there.
BoxyA2
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G3 mate ??.. had to crank the speed up a bit and keep it damp but it’s done the trick..
Catnip64
A2OC Donor
Today I installed a Depronman Remap
Great service from Paul even though he was on holiday at the time. The remap is well worth the money for the increase in performance, the engine (AMF) is now much smoother at higher revs with lots of additional mid-range torque. If you are tempted then I would definitely recommend this upgrade.
In addition, as the sun was shining today, I tempted fate and removed my winter wheels/tyres...
Replaced them with 16" SE wheels fitted with Uniroyal Rain Expert 3, 195/55/16. They fill out the arches nicely but are still not as comfy as the Pepperpots:
Great service from Paul even though he was on holiday at the time. The remap is well worth the money for the increase in performance, the engine (AMF) is now much smoother at higher revs with lots of additional mid-range torque. If you are tempted then I would definitely recommend this upgrade.
In addition, as the sun was shining today, I tempted fate and removed my winter wheels/tyres...
Replaced them with 16" SE wheels fitted with Uniroyal Rain Expert 3, 195/55/16. They fill out the arches nicely but are still not as comfy as the Pepperpots:
damadgeruk
A2OC Donor
Looking good, any rubbing? I ask as I've ordered 205/45R17 for the wifes FSI and they're a very similar diameter. What tyre size were you using on the pepperpots?Today I installed a Depronman Remap
Great service from Paul even though he was on holiday at the time. The remap is well worth the money for the increase in performance, the engine (AMF) is now much smoother at higher revs with lots of additional mid-range torque. If you are tempted then I would definitely recommend this upgrade.
In addition, as the sun was shining today, I tempted fate and removed my winter wheels/tyres...
Replaced them with 16" SE wheels fitted with Uniroyal Rain Expert 3, 195/55/16. They fill out the arches nicely but are still not as comfy as the Pepperpots:
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Another happy depronman remap user here, I smile every time I drive it.
Catnip64
A2OC Donor
No rubbing noted but I've only done a few miles so far without any passengers.
The winter tyres on the Pepperpots were a lot smaller (and lighter) at 175/60R15.
GordonS
Member
Not as technically adept as everyone on here.. but got the bonnet off VEM for the first time. Only to change headlamp bulb... straigh forward job, thanks to articles on here and you tube guides.. Must say after a month of ownership, even more impressed with A2... Will start considering remap for next job...
depronman
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SteveL
Member
Today my cupholders arrived from siroccorrado, thanks very much, and decided to try and remove the stereo to fit them.
Looking at the facia of my stereo I am fairly sure that someone has tried to remove it before and made a complete arse of it! Now I can only get the right hand side to release and the left hand side won't budge. I have a service arranged for Wednesday so I will ask and see if they have any better luck than me!
Think I may need to look at getting a replacement Concert I head unit or a Concert II and fitting the Can Bus adapter but they seem to be £80 by themselves.
Cheers,
Steven
Looking at the facia of my stereo I am fairly sure that someone has tried to remove it before and made a complete arse of it! Now I can only get the right hand side to release and the left hand side won't budge. I have a service arranged for Wednesday so I will ask and see if they have any better luck than me!
Think I may need to look at getting a replacement Concert I head unit or a Concert II and fitting the Can Bus adapter but they seem to be £80 by themselves.
Cheers,
Steven