Well, it's been almost a year since I got my S2. It carried me and my yank friend from pub to pub around Europe for about a month. It didn't miss a beat starting and put "4x4"s to shame over winter.
Unfortunately, apart from a few quick fixes earlier this year, I haven't been able to resolve all of the issues that have come out of the woodwork since buying it.
MOT is coming around and I know it won't make it though as it stands. That and insurance is also due soon... I figure it makes sense to lay it up for a month or two now, taking the opportunity to fix stuff!
So, in no particular order, here's my current issue list:
I think that's about it.
There's also an intended phase two at some point (read: when I win lottery):
Car will be going down to my dad's for work. I was wondering if I'd even manage to get it there, since the back-left caliper was ceased on (had smoke coming off it t'other day). Anyway, that's now freed off... unfortunate the pad was essentially destroyed in the process.
Commence operation limp-it-home
Unfortunately, apart from a few quick fixes earlier this year, I haven't been able to resolve all of the issues that have come out of the woodwork since buying it.
MOT is coming around and I know it won't make it though as it stands. That and insurance is also due soon... I figure it makes sense to lay it up for a month or two now, taking the opportunity to fix stuff!
So, in no particular order, here's my current issue list:
- Front brakes have dubious pads that don't quite fit. Replace?
- Back calipers are officially FUBAR. Replacement with urS4 rear setup.
- Clutch pedal sticky - investigate - cable?
- Gear shift is awkward and clunky - investigate mechanism
- Recently had some hesitation on boost - checking for leak or other fault.
- Small amounts of oil found in recesses below head - need to check if leak or just me spilling!
- Front wheels - need spacers. Or just a new set of wheels (mmm, sexy wheels).
- Battery - on its way out, need to check/replace.
- Air Con - not working at all - investigate.
- Rust spots on arches etc. - deal with before entire car rots!
- Suspension + Subframes all round - check, resolve general creakiness of car. Maybe crack the POR15 out and change some bushings.
- Interior clear LED conversion - finish doing this.
- Heated Windscreen - Collect from James who has been kindly hanging onto this for me, fit before winter!
- Fuel Lines - Sieve-like, replace before car becomes fireball.
- Spark plugs - check.
- Window/wiper relays/switches - invesigate spurious nature of operation.
- Alarm - Find one that doesn't suck and have fitted.
- Washer Jets - Clean/Replace.
I think that's about it.
There's also an intended phase two at some point (read: when I win lottery):
- RS2 Rep Bumper.
- Porsche Mirrors.
- Respray! (Anyone had one done recently? How much?)
Car will be going down to my dad's for work. I was wondering if I'd even manage to get it there, since the back-left caliper was ceased on (had smoke coming off it t'other day). Anyway, that's now freed off... unfortunate the pad was essentially destroyed in the process.
Commence operation limp-it-home
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