Hello all, thought i'd start a thread on my S2 which I picked up a few weeks ago.
I've called it a rescue S2 as it was once very loved and well looked after but it looks like the last 4 years have seen it be neglected and it's not really the car it should be.
It's a 1995 ABY S2 Coupe in Volcano black. Black leather, heated seats, AC, cruise and RS4 wheels. H&R springs, Koni shocks and Miltek Cat back system. I think the engine is standard and whilst the body work needs some TLC it is straight and rot free.
So far I have put all new brake pads and discs on. Oil and filter change, air filter, timing belt, water pump, brake fluid flush. Previous service records basically stopped in 2010 at 127k but it is now only on 133k so.......... should be ok.
There are a few issues with it to sort.
No stereo, so i've bought a new Alpine with bluetooth and DAB etc hopefully get that in over the weekend but i'm not expecting anything exciting from the speakers.
It has been allowed to get wet inside, but it's drying out slowly.
It needs some tyres as currently has a set of 4 un matched ditch finders on the limit.
It drives very well but needs a slight tweak to the tracking. I need to take off the steering arms and free them up on the work bench as had 80's before and know they can be impossible to free up in place.
I have an electrical gremlin which is causing the alarm to go off on unlock and key fob doesn't work plus it has an annoying immobiliser thing that you have to swipe past a part of the dash. I think a new Toad alarm is required.
There is also a gremlin in the electrics that sometimes means the lights, indicators and wipers don't work. I'm guessing there is a relay somewhere that is sticking, any suggestions?
The heater doesn't blow hot air, did when I picked it up but stopped after 30 mins. Need to investigate heater matrix as could be blocked.
The cruise and air con don't work. Air con could be just a re gas but it's low on the list of priorities as the windows and sunroof are all in full working order.
It does need a bit of paint here and there plus it needs the rear bumper fitting properly and I think a new front bumper.
The MOT runs out in June so first up is all the electrical issues and to get the car through the test.
The interior is in great condition and has come up well with a basic clean.
So what are my plans.
I have some de cat pipes for it as it's too quiet. It had a K&N fitted which i've replaced with a paper filter for now. I will do 2k miles in it then change the oil again and re fit the k&n once i've had a chance to buy the cleaning stuff and clean and oil it.
Priority is getting electrical stuff working bar air con and cruise, but I will investigate.
There are a few worn bushes which I want to replace with uprated stuff and possible get the arms powder coated whilst they are off. But that depends on the cost of complete new ones from Euro or similar.
My long term intentions for the car is it leave it visually standard other than the RS4 wheels, which need a re-furb too.
It will get bigger brakes. More to follow on those but the plan is a Phaeton 360mm disc and 4 pot Brembo calliper. I have the callipers already. Then larger vented discs on the rear. Luckily I know a brakes engineer so I can get all the proper calculations done to ensure piston size and balance are all done correctly.
I will be turning the power up but again it's a way off yet. I think aim will be 450 ish bhp. I've owned a Skyline with 600bhp at the wheels and have no intention of having anything like that in my S2 but as standard it does feel a little slow.
It needs a lot of TLC but the base car is very well spec'd and despite the last 4 years or neglect it is still a great car.
I'm sure I will be needing plenty of advice and help as the build/restoration moves on and i'll try to keep this updated.
I've called it a rescue S2 as it was once very loved and well looked after but it looks like the last 4 years have seen it be neglected and it's not really the car it should be.
It's a 1995 ABY S2 Coupe in Volcano black. Black leather, heated seats, AC, cruise and RS4 wheels. H&R springs, Koni shocks and Miltek Cat back system. I think the engine is standard and whilst the body work needs some TLC it is straight and rot free.
So far I have put all new brake pads and discs on. Oil and filter change, air filter, timing belt, water pump, brake fluid flush. Previous service records basically stopped in 2010 at 127k but it is now only on 133k so.......... should be ok.
There are a few issues with it to sort.
No stereo, so i've bought a new Alpine with bluetooth and DAB etc hopefully get that in over the weekend but i'm not expecting anything exciting from the speakers.
It has been allowed to get wet inside, but it's drying out slowly.
It needs some tyres as currently has a set of 4 un matched ditch finders on the limit.
It drives very well but needs a slight tweak to the tracking. I need to take off the steering arms and free them up on the work bench as had 80's before and know they can be impossible to free up in place.
I have an electrical gremlin which is causing the alarm to go off on unlock and key fob doesn't work plus it has an annoying immobiliser thing that you have to swipe past a part of the dash. I think a new Toad alarm is required.
There is also a gremlin in the electrics that sometimes means the lights, indicators and wipers don't work. I'm guessing there is a relay somewhere that is sticking, any suggestions?
The heater doesn't blow hot air, did when I picked it up but stopped after 30 mins. Need to investigate heater matrix as could be blocked.
The cruise and air con don't work. Air con could be just a re gas but it's low on the list of priorities as the windows and sunroof are all in full working order.
It does need a bit of paint here and there plus it needs the rear bumper fitting properly and I think a new front bumper.
The MOT runs out in June so first up is all the electrical issues and to get the car through the test.
The interior is in great condition and has come up well with a basic clean.
So what are my plans.
I have some de cat pipes for it as it's too quiet. It had a K&N fitted which i've replaced with a paper filter for now. I will do 2k miles in it then change the oil again and re fit the k&n once i've had a chance to buy the cleaning stuff and clean and oil it.
Priority is getting electrical stuff working bar air con and cruise, but I will investigate.
There are a few worn bushes which I want to replace with uprated stuff and possible get the arms powder coated whilst they are off. But that depends on the cost of complete new ones from Euro or similar.
My long term intentions for the car is it leave it visually standard other than the RS4 wheels, which need a re-furb too.
It will get bigger brakes. More to follow on those but the plan is a Phaeton 360mm disc and 4 pot Brembo calliper. I have the callipers already. Then larger vented discs on the rear. Luckily I know a brakes engineer so I can get all the proper calculations done to ensure piston size and balance are all done correctly.
I will be turning the power up but again it's a way off yet. I think aim will be 450 ish bhp. I've owned a Skyline with 600bhp at the wheels and have no intention of having anything like that in my S2 but as standard it does feel a little slow.
It needs a lot of TLC but the base car is very well spec'd and despite the last 4 years or neglect it is still a great car.
I'm sure I will be needing plenty of advice and help as the build/restoration moves on and i'll try to keep this updated.
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