modification

I have an 1.4 tdi AMF engine from 2001 with hydraulic tensioner. During a head gasket job I noticed that the block has an extra hole on the side where the idler should be when using a mechanical tensioner. I got a plate for the mechanical tensioner so I installed it to see if the idler hole...

Could anyone share their experience on insuring a car after retrofitting OEM upgrades. Did retrofitting make it harder to obtain insurance? Did some insurers outright refuse to insure the car due to the modifications? Did you need to start using providers that specialise in insuring modified...

As I am new here I've been reading through various posts and have been blown away by the creativity of some of you. The best thing I've re so far is someone (sorry didnt note your name) taking out the front psg seat and replacing it with a box thats level with the rear seating when folded down...

My A2's traction control. Instead of driving me from place to place - it drives me nuts. There are times when I'd love to power my way thru a snow covered turn, or force myself thru a thick layer of fresh Scandinavian snowfall. With my A2's overly enthusiastic traction control, I am usually...