The 1.6 Fsi is 110 bhp and drives really well to keep up with traffic and overtake etc, still seems to do 40 mpg around town and up to 55 on a longer run :D
The only downside is car tax which is dearer than the diesels at £165/Yr +++

Thanks. Sorry it was a petrol the 1.4 as being in London the friggin ULEZ kicks in soon.

The 1.4's are terrible for generic issues and limp mode. The 1.6's are terrible for carbon build up.

They're both terrible for tax disc cost - but - the 1.6 is allegedly great fun to drive. (I've never has one that worked properly!)

The 1.4 Tdi is really the one to have, engine will outlast the body, which being ally, is saying something, and cheap tax disc to boot. The Tdi is 3 cylinder as well, makes a funny little noise, reminds me of an old Subaru Justy. Being turbo, it has a tiny bit of potential for a remap. The later ones came with more bhp from the factory too.

I reckon a 1.8T swap is the solution for all of those problems :D

Its been done before.... with full quattro running gear iirc... +++

Or a battery and electric motor :D

Ironically, after chatting to Neil about the A2, I made some enquiries with my insurance company to see how much it would cost to insure a 1.4tdi (I gave them the reg of one for sale on eBay), and it came in at £10.....

That's to say, £10 more than my insurance for the A8, and that includes a 10% for multiple policies! And there was me thinking of picking up a cheap car with cheap tax and cheap running expenses.

Got any links to that please? I've found a couple of 1.8T swaps but not found anyone who has got quattro in one yet.

Also found a 1.9 PD swap which must have a few traction issues :ROFL:

Eee, we're talking some time back here, when I used to trawl the A2 forums in some geeky detail, so, no - no links saved. It sticks in my mind as unlike every other Audi of that era, the A2 was never built with quattro (one alleged reason it was canned) so to retrofit, is not a trivial task at all.

I imagine you'd need an S1 or A3 with quattro and then transplant the floorpan/make the body fit over the original? It's quite popular with the old school Ford scene if you want to Cosworth your Mk2 Escort etc.....

Is your one lowered, have you had major issues with it?
Thanks

I'm not aware its been lowered (bearing in mind I've only just got it!), its just got 18" wheels and lower profile tyres on it which does "fill the arches". There were lots of brand new spares in the boot including standard shock absorbers which have since been fitted along with new turret top mounts which were worn as normal for the mileage. The car does drive nicely now the shocks are replaced. The car also came with an interesting "start button" which had been added because the owner hadn't got around to changing the ignition barrel, but again there was a brand new spare in the boot which is now fitted! +++ There is also a complete set of Bose speakers and amp in the boot which may get retrofitted as well.

I'm gradually replacing various bits of trim which get worn on those cars, but again by buying a red leather interior to swap in it came with matching door cards which had better switch gear so that has helped! I will shortly have a full black sports interior to sell on once its all cleaned up properly +++

Next work will engine mounts, FSI engine clean and manifolds sorted, injectors checked for condition and operation (refurbed if needed) and a full service then all should be good mechanically it will get a new MOT during March +++

Then it will be on to improving any bodywork issues and valeting / detailing it :D

And I thought you were going to say that it will be up for sale!:p
Not jealous :love:
You doing this by yourself or garage?

I guess it might be when all completed who knows? :Confused::D
but it already has interested parties at first dibs and second dibs - form an orderly queue here! :rolleyes:

I'm very much reliant on my local mechanic this end and also hopefully a short sharp visit to the A2 Doctor(!) later for one or two jobs (on the basis that it is neither murple or a D2! :tuttut:) but happy to have a tinker with trim and valeting etc when the weather warms up a bit :cool:

I think I should get first Dibs as I am being effected by ULEZ.:D

:ROFL:
Well maybe I had better organise an arm wrestling contest to see who has first dibs and sell tickets to watch online!! :D
(PS I dont fancy your chances much!)

:D

You'll be able to sell tickets for this arm wrestling match at this rate! ;)

Nice wheels :D
Would 19's fit?

Not sure - those on there are 18's and its already all pretty tight fit! :D

19 would just ruin it:tuttut:

Just wanted to see if there were any updates on your nice A2?

A2,s we have 6 in total friends/family cars
 

the Audi A2 is quite a simple car in many ways
but very complicated in others
having worked on them for years now i can confirm the following in my opinion

the petrol versions are nowt but trouble

the best one is the 1.4tdi 90bhp

2 of ours are mapped and are very quick and torquey

make no mistake about it , if it goes wrong you need a compitant guy around it as its not for your average mechanic

I've been slowly doing jobs to it -
- We have taken out the black sports interior and door cards (which I will get around to selling) and installed a set of Red Leather heated sports seats, and door cards, bought the heated seat loom and switches to get them functioning fully

- So far mechanically we have replaced the shocks, bump stops and top mounts, taken off the manifold and repaired it properly and cleaned it all off, replaced all four injectors with uprated ones (Original injectors were upgraded with uprated wire mesh filter baskets and graphite seals - O-ring top seal and head seals and tested for leaks and spray pattern), doing the cam belt etc and new plugs and a full service, fixed one door check strap and fuel flap issue and replaced ignition barrel with new and deleted a rather silly start button. We also changed front brake hoses and replaced all brake fluid & MOT'd the car (no advisories!)

- Internally changing a lot of the worn switchgear, lights switch, HVAC unit etc and fitting a bluetooth streaming unit. retrofitting the looms and kit for heated seats, cruise control, and front fog lights, replaced storage tray and one front pop out cup holder, installed a quick connect battery charging lead for my CTEK charger, replaced rear number plate light units and bulbs with new ones and LEDs, cleaned all the carpets & fitted mats etc.

- still to do are things like swap the drivers door lock, new undertray (none present), external bodywork tidying scuffs & full valet/detail, sort out a couple of the Votex jacking point covers which were loose possibly change the front windscreen as it has a small crack in the passenger corner, custom DRL / fog light installation and I'd also love to find a darker headlining and A/B/C Pillars etc and possibly a red leather steering wheel and handbrake / gearstick gaiters. I also inherited a complete Bose upgrade set of speakers and amp plus CD changer with the car so looking at how easy that is to deal with. +++

Does that mean we can look forward to an MJ-stylee "WITW" A2 thread then? ;)

A2
 

ive got an undertray

mate had an original red leather steering wheel

i have some very nice A3 5 spoke wheels too in original factory paint

a couple of drive shafts and rear lights

false boot floor

boot cover

Love the look of the A2 - see lots round me in Kennington London - and I’m sure the BMW i3 designers borrowed the packaging.

I would love to get the tdi version, however, due to ULEZ we are stuffed!:angry4: so you are saying to steer away from petrol?

So I guess you are not bored of the A2 yet?

well i would especially the 1.4
if you get a 1.6fsi low miles and its had 5000 mile oil changes your in with a chance, but search the A2 forum for faults on petrols

£30 a year road tax for this car i bought last year for the missis so why not?
2014 A4 saloon 2.0tdi B8.5 SE Tecknic (the wifes)

(Low...) Roadtax Rools Roberto ;)

almost does but....
 

the Caravelle is £340
the RS6 is also £340

gutted the missis get a £30,err

+++

My TR6 - ZERO Road Tax as it's an Historical Vehicle
Also, it does not need an MOT either, even though I will have one on it each year for safety reasons
Happy Days

i think i have a tonneau cover for a TR6 somwere stored

Hi Roberto,
Would be great if you could find it. My current one has shrunk over the years.
Is it vinyl, double duck or Mohair?
Would definitely be interested
Regards,
David +++

gosh ill have to scrounge through my boxes in the loft
bear with me

Will do & Many thanks
David +++

Still lurking in the back ground.
 

Hi Guys and Girls,
I still follow this great forum with interest, as I do miss my D2 S8 FE.
Hope you are enjoying her Neil.

Just seen this come up on Facebook/ Top Gear.
Thought it might be of interest to a few on here

Enjoy +++:D:cool:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/ret...K9lYB-P08PfTFK

Thanks for posting this. Just reading the comments indicates there's a lot of love and appreciation for the D2 Audis.

Cheers
John G