Today I.....

[audifan]

Or at very least be on the options list.. I put the strip along the roof line over the top of the doors and windows in one piece. The lower strip is placed on the window and door rubbers and more towards the body paint than the glass. Awkward part is getting the upper and lower trims to sensibly line up.

 

[bretti_kivi]

Here in the Netherlands I've done some retrofitting and aftermarket audio upgrades for dutch A2 Club members. Both retrofit of concert and/ or bose could lead to engine whine. This is 9/10 times the ground connection of the car to radio or unsufficient shielding of signalleads to amps. If nothing else works, connect radio and amp and/or signal leads to a common ground together.
I have experimented with imaging en staging ofnrhe audiospectrum in our A2. At the same time I wanted a stealth look as possible. In the end I ended up with a 3-way frontsystem, back fill with upgraded woofers and a selfmade subenclosure with KEF 10" subwoofer in the boot, where the original bose sub would be. Highs are scan speak 1", mids are 4" radical audio an woofers are 6,5" Audio Art.

Nice!
I figured I would pull a 1.5mm ground from front to back if necessary, but only one of the amps is affected. So I will probably swap that out for another one and test - if that doesn't help, then new amps are the order of the day. That's fine.

 

[Crgwal]

Today I broke down on the motorway outside Edinburgh.

Completely overheated. Blasted all the fans on in the car at high heat with the Aircon on while I scouted for a layby. Couldn't understand what was going on. Then all the heat from the fans stopped so I was even more confused that I was only getting cold air.

Found a layby pulled over and engine off.

I lifted the bonnet and very carefully opened the water coolant tank. It was completely empty and I had checked it before my journey!

So I put a little G30 in it as not to shock the system, it definitely reacted.

Only for me to see steam all over the engine and water to spit out of the pipe under the oil pressure sensor.

So! Long story short. Called my breakdown cover. The AA turned up in 25min.

Boom! new pipe replaceed in 10min, some tests done on engine to see if the water was contaminated but was all clear.

Carried on my journey with my friend to the beach and all was fine.

A bad thing turned out to be all resolved in under an hour. I count myself lucky this day. Pipe was very accessible.

P.S. As for the car fans blowing out cold air, well that's what happens when you have no water in the system to exchange the heat from the system to the air.

 

[A2Steve]

Today I broke down on the motorway outside Edinburgh.

Completely overheated. Blasted all the fans on in the car at high heat with the Aircon on while I scouted for a layby. Couldn't understand what was going on. Then all the heat from the fans stopped so I was even more confused that I was only getting cold air.

Found a layby pulled over and engine off.

I lifted the bonnet and very carefully opened the water coolant tank. It was completely empty and I had checked it before my journey!

So I put a little G30 in it as not to shock the system, it definitely reacted.

Only for me to see steam all over the engine and water to spit out of the pipe under the oil pressure sensor.

So! Long story short. Called my breakdown cover. The AA turned up in 25min.

Boom! new pipe replaceed in 10min, some tests done on engine to see if the water was contaminated but was all clear.

Carried on my journey with my friend to the beach and all was fine.

A bad thing turned out to be all resolved in under an hour. I count myself lucky this day. Pipe was very accessible.

P.S. As for the car fans blowing out cold air, well that's what happens when you have no water in the system to exchange the heat from the system to the air.

Sounds like you had a lucky escape. The curse of the FSI, brittle coolant pipes that have been repeatedly overheated. I'd be going over all the coolant pipes if you can to look for perishing.

 

[Pinkythelabrat]

Today I broke down on the motorway outside Edinburgh.

Completely overheated. Blasted all the fans on in the car at high heat with the Aircon on while I scouted for a layby. Couldn't understand what was going on. Then all the heat from the fans stopped so I was even more confused that I was only getting cold air.

Found a layby pulled over and engine off.

I lifted the bonnet and very carefully opened the water coolant tank. It was completely empty and I had checked it before my journey!

So I put a little G30 in it as not to shock the system, it definitely reacted.

Only for me to see steam all over the engine and water to spit out of the pipe under the oil pressure sensor.

So! Long story short. Called my breakdown cover. The AA turned up in 25min.

Boom! new pipe replaceed in 10min, some tests done on engine to see if the water was contaminated but was all clear.

Carried on my journey with my friend to the beach and all was fine.

A bad thing turned out to be all resolved in under an hour. I count myself lucky this day. Pipe was very accessible.

P.S. As for the car fans blowing out cold air, well that's what happens when you have no water in the system to exchange the heat from the system to the air.

The cool blower was my first indication that a) I had a coolant leak, and b) the low level sensor wasn’t working (I worked it out retrospectively)
The car started to very slightly overheat about 15 miles later but it got me home. Checked the engine and the thermostat had been fitted backwards and all the coolant had puddled out somewhere on my 70 mile drive.
Amazing how far it got! Amazing machines and great yours was okay.


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[Menno]

Not today, in fact 2 days ago;



Since I would realy like A6 pepperpots in 16", which would not look right when PCD is re-drilled, I'm making a trial wheel hub. To see if it can be done to convert the hub itself to 5x112. There's not a lot material to work with, so bolts will be M12 (as a lot of car manufacturers have) instead of M14.

Please don't slayer it down as "not OEM" or "dangerous, don't go there, you're insane and so on..... I will not continue if it would feel or/and is dangerous.
And no, I will not use adapters; it will add unsprung weight and will make light wheels heavy again..... Sorry.

 

[Mka306]

Not today, in fact 2 days ago;

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Since I would realy like A6 pepperpots in 16", which would not look right when PCD is re-drilled, I'm making a trial wheel hub. To see if it can be done to convert the hub itself to 5x112. There's not a lot material to work with, so bolts will be M12 (as a lot of car manufacturers have) instead of M14.

Please don't slayer it down as "not OEM" or "dangerous, don't go there, you're insane and so on..... I will not continue if it would feel or/and is dangerous.
And no, I will not use adapters; it will add unsprung weight and will make light wheels heavy again..... Sorry.

Good for you, doing what feels right for you is what this game is all about, also I'm sure you wouldn't do it if it risked your own life or anyone else's.
I hope it works for you and IT will be interesting to see the finished article. Good luck and my fingers are crossed for you?

 

[PlasticMac]

Sounds like you had a lucky escape. The curse of the FSI, brittle coolant pipes that have been repeatedly overheated. I'd be going over all the coolant pipes if you can to look for perishing.

To be fair (to FSIs) @A2Steve
failed hoses, coolant and vacuum or pressure, hose clamps, and such like, are typical of any 15 - 20 year old car, that's done a few miles.
It was indeed, a lucky escape though. S
Suggest @Crgwal pops out and buys a lottery ticket immediately!
Mac.

 

[DuncanA2]

Today Menno did his magic again. We did a cat delete in the recent past and replaced with a straight pipe. We figured it would be better to rplece with an absorption damper. And so it shall be?. I had another "small" wish to put on an exhaust tip for personal touch and Menno was the man to go to.
For all the purists, no it is not original, I know. But I wanted something to set apart from the crowd and I think we achieved just that. Tell us what you think?

 

[Mka306]

That looks very nice indeed, it's subtle and works well as it is similar to other Audi single tail pipes. Big thumbs up matey?

 

[audifan]

@Menno could you not start with 5x112 hubs? From there you could see if you need stub axles and what would be needed up front knuckles, CV , etc. Remember to consider the center bore of the wheel and hub diameter.

 

[Menno]

@Menno could you not start with 5x113 hubs? From there you could see if you need stub axles and what would be needed up front knuckles, CV , etc. Remember to consider the center bore of the wheel and hub diameter.

Yes, if I only could find 5x112 hubs/bearing including abs trigger that would fit in an A2 steering knuckle.
Was thinking about hubs/steering knuckle of a 2006 Golf Tdi, but don't know if a) it's possible to fit them and b) if geometry is still within limits........

Had this wheelbearing laying around, and it was staring at me like "c'mon you p*ssy, give it a go...... If you dare...."
If it fails, then I've tried at least. If someone has the part number for 5x112 bearing/hubs that will fit in an A2 steering knuckle, then please, pretty please!

 

[Menno]

Today Menno did his magic again. We did a cat delete in the recent past and replaced with a straight pipe. We figured it would be better to rplece with an absorption damper. And so it shall be?. I had another "small" wish to put on an exhaust tip for personal touch and Menno was the man to go to.
For all the purists, no it is not original, I know. But I wanted something to set apart from the crowd and I think we achieved just that. Tell us what you think?

Hej D, I think it's lovely! Although it took a little more time than expected ?, I'm glad it worked out as wished!
Thanx for an enjoyable day in the sun in good company. ?

 

[Joga]

Not today, in fact 2 days ago;

View attachment 79419

Since I would realy like A6 pepperpots in 16", which would not look right when PCD is re-drilled, I'm making a trial wheel hub. To see if it can be done to convert the hub itself to 5x112. There's not a lot material to work with, so bolts will be M12 (as a lot of car manufacturers have) instead of M14.

Please don't slayer it down as "not OEM" or "dangerous, don't go there, you're insane and so on..... I will not continue if it would feel or/and is dangerous.
And no, I will not use adapters; it will add unsprung weight and will make light wheels heavy again..... Sorry.

Which A6 rims do you mean? Picture?

 

[Menno]

Which A6 rims do you mean? Picture?

Sir, yes Sir!

 

[Joga]

Sir, yes Sir!

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Ah, those! Lightweight?

 

[Menno]

7,3Kg, is not that bad although there are lighter ones. Think they look cool and would suit an A2.

 

[Cenick]

Just bought a cheap ratchet from Lidl, check out the manufacturing location!

Sent from the future

 

[Sidewinder]

Today I removed my gearbox tower bearing, Elsawin details a ‘internal puller’ and other VW tools, but it’s easily to do with a M10 washer, a few M10 nuts and a M10 bolt or piece of studding.
Firstly file the washer flat on 2 opposite sides so that it fits into the race sideways (after breaking out the plastic inner and balls) then flatten it down so that a bolt can pass through and sits on the inner lip of the race.

You can then use a socket or plate with a hole in to pass the thread through and another nut to wind out the race, add extra m10 nuts for stability etc, Anyway a picture tells a thousand words.

I hope this can help anyone looking to do similar ?

Andy

 

[Joga]

Just bought a cheap ratchet from Lidl, check out the manufacturing location!

Sent from the future

But then again it might not at all be manufactured there?