My S2 coupe

[TimE-J]

Just another small update, just crossing the border at newry, the n/s/f wheel started make awful noise and vibration almost as if the wheel was rubbing on the arch but after a small amount of roadside investigation it turns out was just stuck pads in the carrier. In all the years I've been a mechanic in never heard anything like that.

I've decided that a set of Porsche brakes are a must before ADI, so anyone know of a set forsale then please get intouch!

[TimE-J]

... Just a quick update, didnt realised it had been this long since I last posted anything about my coupe.

The last almost 6 months motoring have relatively problem free with only a few problems left occurring.
1. the miles to empty has a mind of its own and seems to move from 130 miles to 30 then empty very quickly
2. I still have a very slight PAS fluid leak from the pump (still need a pump!).
3. Pre-select sunroof still not working, anyone know of a motor?
Only parts the cars had recently are 4 front brake flexi hoses that I fitted yesterday as this morning I'm off for a road trip around Northern Ireland for a week.

Hopefully by the time I'm back the car should be just over 170K which is abit of a milestone for me.

I'll try and get some photos of the road trip, and also a shout to anyone that see's a red s2, dont be affraid to wave haha!

[quattro]

Ah ok pal, no problem just thought it would save a lot of hassle. its a date........ oh wait that sound a little inappropriate! never mind catch u then!

[TimE-J]

Sorry mate dont think we have, in the past ive just cut both ends off and hammered it through with a big punch. I can make Sunday morning if you want no probs give me a shout about time when you know more!

BTW, cheers everyone for the comments I think they are starting to grow on me.

[quattro]

Not too bad actually only failed on a suspension arm/link which i have allready, do you have the special tool at work to hammer out that ****ing bolt on the twin balljoint mount?

http://www.a4mods.com/pics/Suspension/IMG_1206a.JPG

Ill be there sunday morning, it would be good if you came over as i have a slight running issue with it too, vag com wornt pick up any fault codes up on it. i think its a knackerd FPR my self....

Let me know if you can make it!

h

[TimE-J]

That still giving you grief? Yeh give me a shout when your next down and ill pop over see how this are getting on.

[quattro]

Ah ye the rad I'd forgotten about that!

Hard to tell really, I think maby sunday/monday my stupid black A4 is going in for mot so the sure the list well be loooooong! lol (I ****ing hate that car). ill let you know for sure tho.

[TimE-J]

18x8 ET32 and yeh there a sort of gunmetal.

[vdub-son]

Nice wheels

I like the look and the way your car sits on those wheels! What is the wheel diameter, width, and offset? Is the color gunmetal?

[newsh]

They look fab

[TimE-J]

Cheers for the comments guys, really do appreciate them! After looking at the car, the pictures and what James said I think I will try a set of 5-10mm rear spacers and I also want to try and bring the nose of the car down a little as I'm not keen on cars when the rear end down, then I think I will be happier!

@H, sorry mate been really busy with work trying to get some extra overtime, when you next home as I need to drop your rad off and Osh wants to borrow my polisher.

[quattro]

Looks brilliant tim really nice, i wouldn't bother changing them. Thought you were coming over the other week?

[quattrostyle]

looks great, no need to change it.

[terrybullwon]

They look good

I ordered a couple of new sets but there not here yet

Your get away with some spacers in the rear yet

[Rusty]

Wheels look good mate. Leave them on for a few weeks and see if you get used to them. If not, then you know what you have to do.