Malcyb
Member
not thought yet about what to do about the gear stick. I rather like the sound of that, however given it’s strictly my wife’s car now she might not approve so much…
Today I.....
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Erlingtheyounger
Member
You tease…..
It's in the dealership. I'm hoping they resolve the issue. I've always liked the A2 and It'll be handy for commuting to my new job
Today I put the battery that's been on a trickle charge back in along with the tool kit boxes, back boot panel and the Ariel booster unit I got from @Clackers and the info from this brilliant forum. I now have a working radio as well as the CD. ??. Small job done the bigger work still to start.
dieselfan
A2OC Donor
Today I.... got "almost" through the MOT with the recently bought AMF A2.
With reference to what I wrote in #10784 it was not a big surprise to me that there were findings...
This A2 did not have plates when I bought it and I have not been able to test drive the car.
The tester found slack in the wiper motor arm, no number plate illumination (fuse melted on the way to the test) and engine warning lamp failure.
So tomorrow we will pass the re-test
Buuuut, I was shocked to find out that to be able to collect my new number plates (ordered 3 weeks ago...) I will have to wait for 11 days to have a slot at the officials... not exactly impressive service from them...
I hope it is not like this in your area
Cheers
dieselfan
With reference to what I wrote in #10784 it was not a big surprise to me that there were findings...
This A2 did not have plates when I bought it and I have not been able to test drive the car.
The tester found slack in the wiper motor arm, no number plate illumination (fuse melted on the way to the test) and engine warning lamp failure.
So tomorrow we will pass the re-test
Buuuut, I was shocked to find out that to be able to collect my new number plates (ordered 3 weeks ago...) I will have to wait for 11 days to have a slot at the officials... not exactly impressive service from them...
I hope it is not like this in your area
Cheers
dieselfan
trevorswaine
Member
I also use 2 stroke oil but I was advised that it's got to be the right specification - semi-synthetic and API TC + ISO L-EGC + JASO FC.
dj_efk
A2OC Donor
I have put 400ml into Akoya’s tank this week when the needle was indicating just below full - I must say I haven’t noticed any difference yet in the 30 miles I’ve done since other than perhaps a slightly quieter engine at idle - although that could be a placebo effect.
Malcyb
Member
Today I fitted my new pepperpots! Well I’m being a bit economical with the truth there as I failed at the first trying to get the old wheels off, my torque wrench wasn’t up to the job, or I need to go down the gym more. So I copped out and took Gracie down to the place I’d visited with the Polo in the morning and he put them on for me. Got to say I’m absolutely blown away by how much they improve the ride, it’s gone from being pretty noisy and crashy to very absorbent, it manages the worst bumps in Surrey’s lousy roads smoothly and quietly. And they look mint too… here’s a photo, apologies for Gracie looking rather grubby, they do rather suit her though ?
In case anyone’s interested, I’ll be putting my old 16” SE wheels up for sale in the next few days. They’re in very decent condition.
In case anyone’s interested, I’ll be putting my old 16” SE wheels up for sale in the next few days. They’re in very decent condition.
2work
Well Known Member
Evening Malcolm,
Looks fantastic doesn’t it. I really do like the Pepperpots myself. Such a comfortable ride whilst saving a little weight.
Enjoy both your recent transformations with this terrific A2.
Kind regards,
Tom
Malcyb
Member
A3 I believe. Though IMHO they suit the A2 far better
JavaGreen
Member
I have a set on the fizzy….. they really are a better ride than the 9 spoke wheels on the 1.4 petrol. Was going to swap them onto the 1.4….. but, if the wife finds how good they are I will lose them.
Erlingtheyounger
Member
The black centre caps match the colour storm perfectly. Gracie looks a picture sir ?
I’ll be swapping onto my winters very shortly which means Tonka will be on Pepperpots for the first time. I can’t wait to see the difference in rude and handling tbf
A2Steve
A2OC Donor
Suit the colour scheme well.
In future, it’s best not to use a torque wrench to undo wheel bolts. It’s used to tighten something to a specified pressure. Using it to break bolts off will damage the calibration.
Best to invest in a breaker bar such as this which can be attached to a socket ?
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RZX
A2OC Donor
Now doesn't that look the dogs doh dahs ? really glad you decided to keep the car and modify accordingly. Maybe drive it to Kirkcudbright and B&B it, we'll buy the 1st round ?
2work
Well Known Member
Evening all,
Today I…. am very happy. I have finally obtained the correct Slip Ring to continue the Heated MFSW venture:
It is the AL Revision which was also superseded by the Q Revision. This great little AL item will do just fine though and was found on eBay.de which our friend Rick @Rickmeister assisted with. Thank you so much Rick, legend!
I can see a massive difference already by it having thick copper tracks inside which will take the current. Really happy with this.
Here’s the rear:
On the rear it has an additional 2 pin socket which has been missing in my previous trials:
It also has the maximum about if pins for a future project but for now it’ll just be for the MFSW buttons:
Warm fingers crossed I have this fitted and working with my prototype heated steering wheel in no time.
A factory heated steering wheel is also on route so I’m only utilising VAG parts.
Kind regards,
Tom
Today I…. am very happy. I have finally obtained the correct Slip Ring to continue the Heated MFSW venture:
It is the AL Revision which was also superseded by the Q Revision. This great little AL item will do just fine though and was found on eBay.de which our friend Rick @Rickmeister assisted with. Thank you so much Rick, legend!
I can see a massive difference already by it having thick copper tracks inside which will take the current. Really happy with this.
Here’s the rear:
On the rear it has an additional 2 pin socket which has been missing in my previous trials:
It also has the maximum about if pins for a future project but for now it’ll just be for the MFSW buttons:
Warm fingers crossed I have this fitted and working with my prototype heated steering wheel in no time.
A factory heated steering wheel is also on route so I’m only utilising VAG parts.
Kind regards,
Tom