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So there I was at work, having a chat about cars (because that's what you do) and mentioned I had an S2. 'Ahhh, so do I...' said colleague oppostite...Turns out the colleague opposite is a Mr Paul Nugent...
I have one of the first S2 avants brought into the UK (in fact I believe it was the only UK RHD one produced without roof rails) it was used alongside a red avant as one of the Audi press cars (mine is a muddy green sort of colour) - and a few articles have been written about it. Indeed I was pleased to read it in various articles that my very car used to clock 0-60 times in under 5.5 secs....(not so pleased to read this was by sidestepping clutch at max rpm....)
Car is still extremely quick - has covered around 100k (I acquired it at 65k), taken on the odd track now and again, and needs a bit of money throwing at it. Mr Nugent has convinced me (hard work that...) to take a look at his own home brewed chips, which I think both I and the car deserve...A respray is also required, rear wheel bearings, it could so with some brakes, suspension could be a little tighter...wheels look shagged as well...ho hum...
But the fun of pretty much pissing over anything from 30mph upwards, in an old green barge, that only gets washed when it rains (today then) takes some beating....
Car is normally looked after by Kim Collins (second mortgage required), as mechanics in a S2 is a little different to those in a mini..Cheaper suggestions in that area welcome...
So I'll see you tomorrow then Paul!
Cheers
Minnsy
I have one of the first S2 avants brought into the UK (in fact I believe it was the only UK RHD one produced without roof rails) it was used alongside a red avant as one of the Audi press cars (mine is a muddy green sort of colour) - and a few articles have been written about it. Indeed I was pleased to read it in various articles that my very car used to clock 0-60 times in under 5.5 secs....(not so pleased to read this was by sidestepping clutch at max rpm....)
Car is still extremely quick - has covered around 100k (I acquired it at 65k), taken on the odd track now and again, and needs a bit of money throwing at it. Mr Nugent has convinced me (hard work that...) to take a look at his own home brewed chips, which I think both I and the car deserve...A respray is also required, rear wheel bearings, it could so with some brakes, suspension could be a little tighter...wheels look shagged as well...ho hum...
But the fun of pretty much pissing over anything from 30mph upwards, in an old green barge, that only gets washed when it rains (today then) takes some beating....
Car is normally looked after by Kim Collins (second mortgage required), as mechanics in a S2 is a little different to those in a mini..Cheaper suggestions in that area welcome...
So I'll see you tomorrow then Paul!
Cheers
Minnsy
Knew her background when I put the deposit down - but maybe I'd have thought again if I'd read one of the articles I've found since. No perhaps not - fell in love with the car the first time I saw her in February this year - and no regrets since. 
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