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  • #16
    Well, the EFIExpress coils are pretty impervious to water... 30 miles in torrential rain back from Eastbourne today and an HGV bow wave so huge it covered the whole car at 60mph... Nasty weather out there.. But the old girl did fine... Brakes all appear good too, with plenty of feel to them and plenty of 'stop' too. Pads are a bit dusty, but I can live with that.

    85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
    93 MTMS2 Avant

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    • #17
      Good to hear

      Last thing you would need is water seeping through to the coils and spark plugs area
      1996 S2 ABY Silver

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      • #18


        The old girl is doing well again today....
        Last edited by Ian Simmonds; 24 September 2012, 20:58.
        85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
        93 MTMS2 Avant

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        • #19
          Good to see she's doing well
          1996 S2 ABY Silver

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          • #20
            Interesting one to note, I had these arrive yesterday, and fitted today. Proxes T1R's.



            Now I've had a low rumble/vibration under hard acceletation for a while and have been quietly fearing the worst... Changed the front tyres today (minimum tread) and bingo... its gone... The rears have nearly new tread depth.

            I"ve read a thread on here a while back where similar occurred...
            Last edited by Ian Simmonds; 9 October 2012, 16:32.
            85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
            93 MTMS2 Avant

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            • #21
              The reason for this madness...



              Was this...



              A full set of Milltek S/RS2 pipes, including downpipe and Cat... Goes in Wednesday morning to get them fitted... I really can't wait... Its like being 12 again...
              85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
              93 MTMS2 Avant

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Ian Simmonds View Post
                The reason for this madness...



                Was this...



                A full set of Milltek S/RS2 pipes, including downpipe and Cat... Goes in Wednesday morning to get them fitted... I really can't wait... Its like being 12 again...
                1996 S2 ABY Silver

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                • #23
                  Well, is on... The old system put up a fight, especially the downpipe...



                  Sounds cracking it does... Well chuffed...

                  Thanks Andy...
                  85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
                  93 MTMS2 Avant

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                  • #24
                    nice one ian!!!

                    i do love the slash-cut style!!

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                    • #25
                      I have a complaint to make....

                      The new exhaust is costing me a fortune...., not only are the windows now permanently stuck wide-open, but also the car appears to be stuck in first or second gear and with random bursts of violent acceleration next to walls, churches, shops, totty or other random objects.... Fuel economy has been ruined, the kids refuse to go anywhere unless its in the S2 and the dog can now identify the car from 300yds away....

                      Andy, I hold you fully responsible....
                      85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
                      93 MTMS2 Avant

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Ian Simmonds View Post
                        I have a complaint to make....

                        The new exhaust is costing me a fortune...., not only are the windows now permanently stuck wide-open, but also the car appears to be stuck in first or second gear and with random bursts of violent acceleration next to walls, churches, shops, totty or other random objects.... Fuel economy has been ruined, the kids refuse to go anywhere unless its in the S2 and the dog can now identify the car from 300yds away....

                        Andy, I hold you fully responsible....
                        Sounds like fun
                        1996 S2 ABY Silver

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                        • #27
                          Looks really good Ian I was well chuffed when i got mine sorted and funny enough my fuel consumption has gone down to!!!

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                          • #28
                            Well, fitted up the undertray ready for winter, which was less of a challenge than I thought. I imagined the bigger oilcooler might be an issue, but with a bit of adaption it went on all okay....

                            And when I say ' cracking sound' for the full twin box, 3" turbo back Miltek, it does have to be put into context....

                            Here's a quick clip of the Ur and the S2 on cold start this morning... And, erm, its pretty hard to hear the S2....

                            click on image
                            85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
                            93 MTMS2 Avant

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                            • #29
                              Your UR is farting up your S2's nose
                              1996 S2 ABY Silver

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by rynaqui View Post
                                Your UR is farting up your S2's nose
                                lol.... it's had a lot worse....
                                85 WR Urquattro, 85 20vT International liveried RallyRep
                                93 MTMS2 Avant

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