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Changed the gearstick for an Audi TT one. Would be nice to have a 6 speed BBY.

The full assembly cost £15 delivered. A bargain.

 

[lavandism]

Today I saw bees mistaking A2 for a flower.

Throttle body clean, new spark plugs, fresh oil (ester-based 5w-40) and filters, and some interior love with a plastic reviver.

 

[DarkHorse]

Today I saw a 1.2TDi in a German scrapyard. Along with two other A2s. Looked in pretty good nick!

 

[rasA2]

Changed the gearstick for an Audi TT one. Would be nice to have a 6 speed BBY. View attachment 121525View attachment 121526

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The full assembly cost £15 delivered. A bargain.

very nice! bet it drives better

 

[dj_efk]

Today I saw a 1.2TDi in a German scrapyard. Along with two other A2s. Looked in pretty good nick!

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Surely worth saving - if that’s possible in Germany once a car has been accepted into such a facility like it is here in the U.K.?

Might be worth those who are on the German forum alerting their fellow members?

 

[rasA2]

Today...... well yesterday Cleaned out the lower boot compartment, corrected the passenger headrest the wrong way would not budge, vacuumed and cleaned out the rubber mats, the manual tailgate release was not working opened the boot trim to see what was going on. all the pictures are here if anyone is interested

 

[timmus]

 

[Stan H]

To all you super cleaners and part time detailers.
What is the best way to remove the build up of green moss & licin that gets into window rubbers and those tiny areas?
I don't want to use a power wash if possible and nothing that might damage or scratch the paintwork.
The long wet winter hasn't helped on both cars.

 

[A2Z]

To all you super cleaners and part time detailers.
What is the best way to remove the build up of green moss & licin that gets into window rubbers and those tiny areas?
I don't want to use a power wash if possible and nothing that might damage or scratch the paintwork.
The long wet winter hasn't helped on both cars.

Fairy Liquid and an old firm toothbrush (or your wife's if you don't like her ) and rinse it well with a hose pipe as you go, then wash the car properly with a good car shampoo with wax in it. I would toothbrush clean it again with this too. You could use tweezers or similar to pick out the moss from the bonnet drain first

 

[PlasticMac]

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Curse of the Were-Rabbit?
Mac.

 

[lavandism]

Today I changed a fuel filter. And I think it has been an original one, produced on September 14th, 2000.

Have been planning to have a go at droplinks and ARBs, but did not have a 15 mm head. WD40 bath for now.

 

[DaveySprocket]

Today I changed a fuel filter. And I think it has been an original one, produced on September 14th, 2000.

Have been planning to have a go at droplinks and ARBs, but did not have a 15 mm head. WD40 bath for now.

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Maybe cut it open if you can be bothered and witness the horror within.. Or not

 

[stevec]

Spent the day today getting some of the jobs done on my car for the new owner. This last month of A2 ownership is gonna fly by. New eibach springs, rear axle painted.
I should have bought these springs years ago. Very good ride quality. Got to fit the front springs along with new brembo front discs and pads, when the correct top mounts arrive.
Glad i asked buyer to wait a month.

 

[A2Steve]

Spent the day today getting some of the jobs done on my car for the new owner. This last month of A2 ownership is gonna fly by. New eibach springs, rear axle painted.

Where’s it going Steve? WhatsApp me if you would rather not say.

 

[stevec]

Where’s it going Steve? WhatsApp me if you would rather not say.

It's staying local.

 

[lavandism]

Maybe cut it open if you can be bothered and witness the horror within.. Or not

Don’t have the right instrument to cut it clean, but looking inside with a light, the filter looks rather empty

 

[dj_efk]

To all you super cleaners and part time detailers.
What is the best way to remove the build up of green moss & licin that gets into window rubbers and those tiny areas?
I don't want to use a power wash if possible and nothing that might damage or scratch the paintwork.
The long wet winter hasn't helped on both cars.

I have an autoglym product for rubber cleaning I believe, but either way use plenty of water and your chosen shampoo / detergent agitated with a detailing brush - or an old nail brush would work just as well, maybe better as it’ll be stiffer.

 

[Cenick]

Spent the day today getting some of the jobs done on my car for the new owner. This last month of A2 ownership is gonna fly by. New eibach springs, rear axle painted.
I should have bought these springs years ago. Very good ride quality. Got to fit the front springs along with new brembo front discs and pads, when the correct top mounts arrive.
Glad i asked buyer to wait a month.

Didn’t think that would happen Steve!

 

[stevec]

Didn’t think that would happen Steve!

Me neither, it has been a very loyal servant and never fails to put a smile on my face.
This has been the best car i have owned, and also the longest @ eight years.

 

[Stan H]

Fairy Liquid and an old firm toothbrush (or your wife's if you don't like her ) and rinse it well with a hose pipe as you go, then wash the car properly with a good car shampoo with wax in it. I would toothbrush clean it again with this too. You could use tweezers or similar to pick out the moss from the bonnet drain first

Well mixture of bio washing powder & hot water with a toothbrush followed by rinsing with clean water and as a first try I'd say at least 80-90% has come off.