Erlingtheyounger
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But infinitely more versatile, interesting and considerably cheaper!
Today I.....
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as we sold the fiat 500c which means there is space for another A2, so can everyone please stop posting "spotted" A2s so we are not tempted please 
PlasticMac
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johnyfartbox
A2OC Donor
I would be interested in how this is done.
Tomscar
Member
Beat me too it Stan ... I prefer to do my own tracking this way and allows me to tinker until I get the steering wheel dead straight without the car veering to one side ... gave up on paying for it after being told that your car is supposed to steer towards the kerb
Alan_uk
A2OC Donor
Today I fitted a Bosch Activated Carbon Cabin Pollen Filter (R2357). Leaflet says 10min job - I recon that's 30 secs removing the old one and 9.5 mins fitting the new one 
. Then I remembered reading on this forum to check the fan rotates freely. So out it came but blowed if I could see or feel the fan despite body contortions - the old filter makes a nice knee pad! At least the 2nd fitting was quicker.
. Then I remembered reading on this forum to check the fan rotates freely. So out it came but blowed if I could see or feel the fan despite body contortions - the old filter makes a nice knee pad! At least the 2nd fitting was quicker.
birtyA2
A2OC Donor
So a couple of jobs today. Managed to get my copy of VCDS Lite working properly by tweaking the latency of the driver, now able to scan the HVAC and get the G263 error, doh. Otherwise all clear.
Both rear wheels off to have a good look at the rear brakes/axle. Gave it a bit of a clean up getting rid of the loose rust. Rear springs have been changed which is good, but shocks and brakes (drums) all look like original and pretty rusty. No sign of leaks but I think I might replace the shocks as the bump stops look pretty ropy to me. Gave the break lines and nipples a good spray with WD40 to start the process of hopefully freeing them up. I’m thinking I should perhaps overhaul the rear brakes over the summer.
And finally a bit of a vanity item, I refurbished the drivers window switches, cleaning off the soft touch, or what was left of it!
Pretty happy with the results.
Both rear wheels off to have a good look at the rear brakes/axle. Gave it a bit of a clean up getting rid of the loose rust. Rear springs have been changed which is good, but shocks and brakes (drums) all look like original and pretty rusty. No sign of leaks but I think I might replace the shocks as the bump stops look pretty ropy to me. Gave the break lines and nipples a good spray with WD40 to start the process of hopefully freeing them up. I’m thinking I should perhaps overhaul the rear brakes over the summer.
And finally a bit of a vanity item, I refurbished the drivers window switches, cleaning off the soft touch, or what was left of it!
Pretty happy with the results.
Alan_uk
A2OC Donor
Well at VERY long last I fitted my Bespoke A2 Footrest. I did try to fit last autumn but the footrest just wouldn't stick. I put it down to being too cold. I tried again a week or so ago and same problem. I even heated it up with a shrink heat gun. There seemed to be a slight concave on footrest. Note I had fitted the inserts.
So I ordered some Mammoth double sided power grip tape and today put 4 strips of it down the footrest. Success I tested this stuff first and it's really strong - no chance to reposition.
You can see that I infilled the A2 letters with resin mixed with black paint and carefully applied with a pointed match stick and a cotton swab soaked in meths to clean any overspill.
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So I ordered some Mammoth double sided power grip tape and today put 4 strips of it down the footrest. Success
I tested this stuff first and it's really strong - no chance to reposition.You can see that I infilled the A2 letters with resin mixed with black paint and carefully applied with a pointed match stick and a cotton swab soaked in meths to clean any overspill.
Tomscar
Member
Great job Birty, what did you use to do the masking on the switches? ... this is another job on my to do list ... all the best, Tom
birtyA2
A2OC Donor
Ah confession time, ‘refurbish’ on these was limited to cleaning off the soft touch paint off the main plate and fitting a couple of new hard touch switches, so a bit light weight!
That said I have been making some enquiries about getting custom dry transfers made up. There was a member on the forum who used to offer a service which shows how it is done. I think he had a friend in Bulgaria who supplied some dry transfers. Looks mighty fiddly but my headlight switch is in a shocking state so I thought I might give it a go. If I get anywhere with this happy to send on any un-used transfers to anyone that wants them as it looks like I will have to order up an A4 sheet. Currently dusting off graphics skills although I might be able to lift some symbols from the inter web
Best Rgds
Justin
A2on18's
Member
Could I ask what drop links did you use, I see you mention ‘bmw’ ones?
I’ve fitted adjustable ones from eBay and I’m still getting knocking from the ARB and one has popped from the ball joint already so not up to the job
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Sylvester
Member
Unfortunately eBay car parts has failed more on me than it'd be ideal, so I recommend to buy your car parts from eurocar, autodoc, tps, etc.
Sylvester
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Thanks Alan.