LarsSkogstad - Audi S2 (3B) 1991 Coupe

[larsaskogstad]

So I am new to this forum
Just wanted to join in on the fun and make a project page for my car that I'm currently trying to restore/fix up.
It's not going to be a 100% original restoration, that I don't have the money or time for but I'll do my best.
Have had s4 c4 earlier etc but always wanted the s2 and was thinking that if I wait any longer now it will be too late to grab one.

So I bought the car quite cheap to be here in Norway, bought it un-seen and got it shipped down. Was sent a lot of pictures before I bought it
so I knew a lot of what was going to be needed done and as always some surprises showed up later on

This is how it was in the ad's;

[larsaskogstad]

After i bought it I realized it had some more flaws then expected, owner that sold it of course didn't know anything about that

Airfilter was missing, some more rust than mentioned, door lock on passenger door not working, el windows on the driver side not working.
All wheels had 4 wheel bolts instead of 5.. weird but I guess that's how it is.

[larsaskogstad]

Got the car to the shop, decided to just change everything, getting it sandblasted, new parts here and there

[larsaskogstad]

Removed the alu bushings in the subframes, going for Verkline street for everything except track for subframes.

[larsaskogstad]

Bought some new window-frame from a member on this forum (thanks) and refitted everything, to align the window/door was not a fun job.

[larsaskogstad]

Fixing up, repainting, grinding off etc

[larsaskogstad]

Started taking out the headliner, scrubbed out the old glue.. such a .. nice and fun job
Refitting a new headliner fabrique is around 550euros++ so .. cheap..

Waiting for subframe etc, from sandblasting ,metalizzing etc, fixed the seat frame which were missing a djustable sliders front/back.

Searching for some other interior or something that works.

[Tractor Dave]

Nice work. A few of us here have BTDT and it's a lot of work. Don't forget to replace your fuel lines whilst underneath, if not done before.

[anthonys2]

You’ve been busy and nice 1st thread showing what you’ve done so far. It’s a nice colour and quite rare good job

[larsaskogstad]

Nice work. A few of us here have BTDT and it's a lot of work. Don't forget to replace your fuel lines whilst underneath, if not done before.

Was thinking going over the fuel lines and brakes and check how everything is. Going for the "rs2 brakes" upgrade from Porsche 996 turbo, just waiting from the "MOT"/vegvesen to confirm that they approve it but it takes a bit times because of covid-19 / summer-vacations..

Going to get the diff sandblastet and painted as well,

Then it's onto start pressing in the Verkline bushings and mount it together, going to order KW v3 but so long delievery time now

[4WDrifter]

Wow! You don’t hang about.

[larsaskogstad]

Its 2 weeks of work, just pictures uploaded at the same time as I wanted to make a project thread but been a busy bee having vacation and everything

Not sure what to do regarding the headliner but I guess I will go for a company doing it for me even if it's ~500-500euro.
Kind of want it done so I can continue with the rest of the car, the plan was to fix the interior/seats, maybe get them restitched but over here it's so expensive compared to my budget that I think I will wait a bit, get the car road-ready with the KW v3 , 4 wheel alignment and get the number plates back on.
Then go on from there

[larsaskogstad]

The only "bummer" is that it feels a bit "bad" to do this work on a 3B instead of ABY. But will try and fit a 6 speed later on.
The weight differences between 3b and aby, is it just because of the transmission or are there a lot of different stuff?

[Tractor Dave]

I've never actually owned a 3b but people I know who have them rate them very highly. Some say its actually quicker than the aby.

[larsaskogstad]

Mine weights in at 1444kg, not too bad. But probably because of the 5 speed and some less features, I don't really know the differences between them except some engine spec/transmission/styling.