Hello guys!
My name is Chris, Ive been on this forum for awhile and been quite active 15 years ago.
Im now been back, but right now now im on a mission to get my s2 up and ready for a trip to the Nurburgring in Sept!
So all systems go!
Id like to document my journey incase it helps others, or you can chime in and possibly help or just enjoy seeing.
I will upload my journey so far, with pictures and work carried out.
Cars current spec:
kingfisher Blue, with cream leather interior.
carbon fiber trim inside.
chipped, but now had new map sensor and programable ecu from Emerald. (Oem ecu died)
koni suspension (lowered)
front porsche 996 boxster s calipers with a8 discs
2.5 / 3inch decatted exhaust from manifold with only 1 silencer (backbox). (Loud n nice )
new focal front small speakers upgrade,
A custom 6x9 speaker upgrade and build for the front foor cards.
Custom mobile solar power unit installed for so the batteries can charge whilst sat still.
New toad cat 1 alarm system installed, old scorpion extracted.
New tracker fitted
New alternator (bosch)
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Currently to do list:
I am atm doing a cambelt change, and a massive service overhaul. The idler pulley bolts sheared off, so ordered new ones from audi and some from online. 3x m6 25mm high tensile 12.9 bolts ebay,
washers and idler wheel bolt from audi (super cheap £1.69 or something)
replace rear coolant pipe on back of engine with alloy version (old one falls apart on extraction!!)
(bought from Error 404 on here)
Update to tfsi coils (purchased off error 404)
renew coolant afterrun pump,
thermostat, waterpump renewal,
Billet steel crank added, (from terry bullwon)
Looking into the Fluid damper from the states mentioned on the forum,
draining gearbox and diff oil.
fitting new s8 discs (drilled and grooved) bout from mtech brakes uk online store and red ebc brake pads (ebay) for front porsche 996 calipers from a porsche boxster s.
Will hopefully fit rear brake upgrade of 300mm discs If Error 404 is able to get the brackets made in time.
looking at the aux radiator delete mod currently and have the bungs for this.
(Can link the ebay links for these later)
braded hoses go on tomorrow.
Doing the £70 oil cooler mod,
removed entire aircon system,
Updated any jubilee clips looking old and worn.
will look to self restore the cream leather.
Fix hanging ceiling,
Temp fix intercooler,
Cleanup and Sell old parts,
Cleanup and check brake lines and fuel lines, then underseal the underside of car.
source missing heatshield for rear backbox
Attend to any rust spots
respray current wheels to a racing white and enamel finish
coolant flush,
Oil flush,
All filters change,
Restore and refurbish brakes, and paint to red with decals.
Alter exhaust position
remap car with Emerald and try to get best bhp for the trip to the ring.
MOT, 4wd alignment, and tax
Update the lights, and have led sidelights.
Repair and old or worn wiring. Cleanup any body work or dents. lots of tlc and love! Over the whole car!
---------------------
Future plans:
replace steering rack ribbed dust cover
fit a boost guage,
Fit dump valve,
Larger intercooler,
Uprated inlet, and exhaust manifold,
Have 450bhp rated k26 turbo at home,
Reverse fit manifold and throttle body setup,
uprated fuel pump,
Larger injectors
18inch race wheels,
Powdercoat and restore parts of car like subframes etc
Possible bigger brakes?
Arb front and rear setup re-evaluation
possible engine rebuild / uprated rods and maybe stroker build (undecided).
I will add anything I have missed! So far been working hard to get this all ready!
Ps: I shall where possible, link to where I sourced these parts to help anyone else out.
Thank you and hope you enjoy
My name is Chris, Ive been on this forum for awhile and been quite active 15 years ago.
Im now been back, but right now now im on a mission to get my s2 up and ready for a trip to the Nurburgring in Sept!
So all systems go!
Id like to document my journey incase it helps others, or you can chime in and possibly help or just enjoy seeing.
I will upload my journey so far, with pictures and work carried out.
Cars current spec:
kingfisher Blue, with cream leather interior.
carbon fiber trim inside.
chipped, but now had new map sensor and programable ecu from Emerald. (Oem ecu died)
koni suspension (lowered)
front porsche 996 boxster s calipers with a8 discs
2.5 / 3inch decatted exhaust from manifold with only 1 silencer (backbox). (Loud n nice )
new focal front small speakers upgrade,
A custom 6x9 speaker upgrade and build for the front foor cards.
Custom mobile solar power unit installed for so the batteries can charge whilst sat still.
New toad cat 1 alarm system installed, old scorpion extracted.
New tracker fitted
New alternator (bosch)
--------------------
Currently to do list:
I am atm doing a cambelt change, and a massive service overhaul. The idler pulley bolts sheared off, so ordered new ones from audi and some from online. 3x m6 25mm high tensile 12.9 bolts ebay,
washers and idler wheel bolt from audi (super cheap £1.69 or something)
replace rear coolant pipe on back of engine with alloy version (old one falls apart on extraction!!)
(bought from Error 404 on here)
Update to tfsi coils (purchased off error 404)
renew coolant afterrun pump,
thermostat, waterpump renewal,
Billet steel crank added, (from terry bullwon)
Looking into the Fluid damper from the states mentioned on the forum,
draining gearbox and diff oil.
fitting new s8 discs (drilled and grooved) bout from mtech brakes uk online store and red ebc brake pads (ebay) for front porsche 996 calipers from a porsche boxster s.
Will hopefully fit rear brake upgrade of 300mm discs If Error 404 is able to get the brackets made in time.
looking at the aux radiator delete mod currently and have the bungs for this.
(Can link the ebay links for these later)
braded hoses go on tomorrow.
Doing the £70 oil cooler mod,
removed entire aircon system,
Updated any jubilee clips looking old and worn.
will look to self restore the cream leather.
Fix hanging ceiling,
Temp fix intercooler,
Cleanup and Sell old parts,
Cleanup and check brake lines and fuel lines, then underseal the underside of car.
source missing heatshield for rear backbox
Attend to any rust spots
respray current wheels to a racing white and enamel finish
coolant flush,
Oil flush,
All filters change,
Restore and refurbish brakes, and paint to red with decals.
Alter exhaust position
remap car with Emerald and try to get best bhp for the trip to the ring.
MOT, 4wd alignment, and tax
Update the lights, and have led sidelights.
Repair and old or worn wiring. Cleanup any body work or dents. lots of tlc and love! Over the whole car!
---------------------
Future plans:
replace steering rack ribbed dust cover
fit a boost guage,
Fit dump valve,
Larger intercooler,
Uprated inlet, and exhaust manifold,
Have 450bhp rated k26 turbo at home,
Reverse fit manifold and throttle body setup,
uprated fuel pump,
Larger injectors
18inch race wheels,
Powdercoat and restore parts of car like subframes etc
Possible bigger brakes?
Arb front and rear setup re-evaluation
possible engine rebuild / uprated rods and maybe stroker build (undecided).
I will add anything I have missed! So far been working hard to get this all ready!
Ps: I shall where possible, link to where I sourced these parts to help anyone else out.
Thank you and hope you enjoy
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