My 3B project (ongoing)

[Dobby84]

Take the covers off and wash them in the machine on a low temp
Red interior was more than likely an option but is more common on 80s from what I've seen.

Loving the E12 BTW, classic shape and a big M30B35 engine up front

Like to see you know you BMW's Rusty.
Thats my mates, its featured in this thread back in the start I think when I borrowed it but has had a ton of work done to it since then.

How easy is it to take the covers off?

[Rusty]

Too many years reading things like PBMW and Classic Ford

I did this on an old Polo GT. The guy who swapped the interior for some wheels wanted it back, as it came out so well

No idea how easy or difficult it would be to do on an Audi, although I remember replacing the seat foam on my leather driver's seat wasn't too difficult, other than attaching the cross wires that run under the seat. I think cable ties would do that pretty well though.

[Dobby84]

Cheers for that, may look at this in more detail when I have the car ack home.

[Dobby84]

A few questions

Now the car is running again I am starting to think about a few small jobs that I have wanted to do for a while but are not too important.

1. Can you spray an intercooler? Mine is looking rather sorry for itself and could do with a spruce up but not sure if a light coating would have a negative effect? If it is possible what sort of paint should I use?

2. I am looking at installing AreoCatch bonnet clips that I already have as my release mechanism is pretty dodgy. If I install these catches can I remove the vertical part of the center slam panel to free up some more space for my intercooler pipework? At the moment I have a pipe that has been flattened to allow it to pass between the engine and the vertical part of the slam panel and it looks rubbish. lol

There are probaly a few more this to ask later on though but this is a start.

[Rusty]

Yes, you can spray an interwarmer, just don't go mad and give it 101 coats.

If you fit the catches, then I see no reason not to remove the G string at the front but it might be worth keeping the upper part of it in place to give a small amount of support.

[Dobby84]

I'll spray it with a few light coats of black it think so it doesn't stick out so much, may try and put the Audi rings back on it though but can't decide.

Thought it would be okay to remove the vertical part as it only holds the standard catch I think

[Dobby84]

I Have changed my mind on the wheel colour after seeing this thread

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65001&highlight=A8+sports

White it is even though I'll be cleaning them more than driving them lol

[Rusty]

Think they would look better black, to match the grill and decals but then wheel colour is one of those personal taste things

[Dobby84]

Right, apparently the wheels are all done and due to go back on the car today. Hopefully ill get a photo of them soon if not Saturday morning.

Insurance is not sorted too which just leaves the excitement of paying for tax but hey as long as I pay my road tax the government will provide us with nice pot hole free roads right?

Will be picking the car up Saturday morning from Bournemouth to bring it home and give it a clean up as best I can. Previous attempts to remove mold stains havent really worked but will do my best for now.

Looking forward to Sunday! (apart from the fuel bill)

[Dobby84]

Fresh wheels

I was sent a picture of my s2 with its freshly refurbished wheels last night. Pretty pleased with the result!

Now just need to find some center caps.

[sidrick]

That looks super fresh!

[Christophski]

That looks awesome, centre caps will finish it off nicely. Please tell me you have somewhere nice and secure to keep this instead of some of the lanes and laybyes near the edges of the canals

[Dobby84]

That looks super fresh!

It certainly does, the guys who did the referb are not the cheapest about but do an excellent job and I highly recommend them to anyone who is thinking about getting their wheels done.

http://www.silverwheelsltd.co.uk/

That looks awesome, centre caps will finish it off nicely. Please tell me you have somewhere nice and secure to keep this instead of some of the lanes and laybyes near the edges of the canals

Dont worry its going to be kept at my mums house for now until I can find someone near Tring who has garage space that is nice and secure.

[k.alle]

I was sent a picture of my s2 with its freshly refurbished wheels last night. Pretty pleased with the result!

Now just need to find some center caps.

Looking real good
Welcome to the white wheels club

[Dobby84]

Had a great day yesterday at MRC with everyone apart from winning the wooden spoon. lol
Apparently the car was dropping into limp mode for some reason, possibly due to a boost leak (hopefully) or maybe something a bit more sinister.

I guess the first port of call is to check for a boost leak. Can anyone recommend where I can but a kit from?

Thanks to tommys2 I managed to pull the fault codes off whilst I was there, 5 in total.

00519 - inlet manifold pressure?
00524 - Knock sensor?
00525 - Lamba probe?
00537 - Lamba sensor control?
65535 - Control unit faulty?

I managed to find bits on the internet but just wanted to see if anyone has had these and how they sorted them out?

Cheers