My silver RS2 Project

[K Simmonds]

Looks like your having a great trip, I like that cut away RS2 engine, I have a pic of a 3B one sectioned in much the same way pinned to the wall in my kitchen.

I'm also partial to an E30 M3, in fact I like E30's in general even the base models are joy to drive, a good mate had a E30 318IS which was actually closer to 2.0L 16V and that went really well if kept revving.

[Tractor Dave]

Back home.
Car needs a really good wash.


I kept a record of fuel used during the trip.
Best mpg 30.35
Worst mpg 25.52
2,025 miles
£447 spent on fuel
Best mpg was slower A type road driving in Germany and France. Worst was Autobahn.
Car was defo driving more sweetly on Shell V power which is 100 Ron in Germany.
The car ran perfectly for the whole journey and I didn't need any tools from a comprehensive kit that I packed.


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[Ian Simmonds]

Fantastic stuff Dave, that's what cars were made for .. . Making memories.

[Tractor Dave]

Exactly my thoughts.
If anyone is interested, I'm planning on selling her soon. I can't keep them all!
To comply with forum rules, I will put an advert together.

[K Simmonds]

I though perhaps you'd have gotten attached to the car by now and decided to keep it, I don't need to tell you you'll never get another one as well put together as your's!

I guess you have that lovely early UR that kinda needs paint as well as the Nothelle S2 Avant that's quicker than a stock RS2 and more stealthy so I can understand you not wanting to keep hold of it. Anyway, someone will be getting an extremely well sorted example, you've done a cracking job of the car and I'm glad you've had a really decent road trip in the old girl.

I managed to get 30.7 MPG out of mine on one tank of fuel just cruising along at 60-70mph on the motorway on one of my Scotland missions so they can indeed be driven frugally. However, I rarely got over 25mpg if driving 'normally', think the worst I managed was just over 20mpg on one tank when driving like an idiot.

[Fat Audi 80]

Great trip Dave and great photo's thanks for posting, it was good to see and a trip I will be adding to my list of euro tours.... Cheers

[predding]

Just came across your posta agin as I was looking up fuel filters and saw all the dirt that came out of yours. My URQ has been sitting for about 5 years so even though I replaced the filter just before thaht, am going to do it again in case all the old fuel has gunged it up...just ticking stuff off the list to get the thing running properly again

[Rikki Kitto]

Exactly my thoughts.
If anyone is interested, I'm planning on selling her soon. I can't keep them all!
To comply with forum rules, I will put an advert together.

This will be an amazing example for the new lucky owner

[Ian_C]

What a fantastic road trip, and a brilliant write up. Keep her for a bit Dave!

[anthonys2]

Looks a fantastic trip Dave what a great time you had in your lovely RS2 by the looks of it, you’ll regret selling

[Tractor Dave]

Took her to a local cars and coffee this morning then gave here a good scrub before she gets sorn for the winter.
I've had some interest but no viewings.
Unfortunately the paint shop rang me during the week and said they won't be able to fit her in until after Christmas now.
She is running really well.
I'm open to offers if anyone wants to finish her off.






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[Tractor Dave]

You may have noticed that my sunroof control panel isn't fitted. I'm after a good metal surround if anyone has a spare.
Cheers


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[Crasher]

The metal surrounds can only be scavenged from a roof lining. I cut the roof lining to get the surround on the bench and use a blow torch to burn away the material, then heat the surround up gently all around to anneal it, then bend the retaining strips back. Even then, some of it will crack as you fold it over into the roof.

[Tractor Dave]

Cheers. Yes, they are very fragile.

[Tractor Dave]

I'm struggling to find anyone local to me to paint the car. Get fed up getting let down.
Gave her a wash and scrub yesterday. Looking good.
I have another little project I would like to make a start on so I'm keen to move this on. Just a few little jobs to finish like paint, fitting the new door trims and the sun roof panel and the door card material is just starting to come off in places.
I will put a proper advert up but would accept £36k ono from a forum member.
This represents a bit of a bargain considering the work that has been done. Anyway, I would be happy just to get my money spent back and see someone enjoy her. She is now back on the original registration which starts M3. Now there a thought. Humm





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