Refurbing Audi RS2

[ColonialNomad]

"Rotary commander"...sounds like a sex toy. Er...allegedly.

[Golfboy666GTI]

Nuvo, your photo isnt working.

This is what I was thinking of:

http://www.polarnight.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/sony-rm-x4s.jpg

[Nuvo]

I know Sony did the stereo controls that mounted on the cowling, I believe they were called "Joggles" if memory serves.

edit:
Okay scratch that, they had the more grandiose title of "Rotary Commander" no less.

Just like this:

[ColonialNomad]

Shouldn't an RS2 have forged wishbones? Not 100% sure but I think so.. The one in your pic is a pressed steel one. Might even be the wrong part which might explain the wheel position.

I must admit I looked at the wishbone and thought 'pressed steel'? On an RS2?! But didn't give more thought to it after that as I figured that bit might be Audi 80 given it fitted. I'll have a look at the other side tonight and take a pic for comparison.

I would say the hole in the steering wheel cowling would have been for a stereo remote/stalk. The whole will be for the wiring, you can see the mounting points and make out the outline.

Yeah I thought so too. Haven't found anyone that does aftermarket stalks yet. Most of the controls on offer are steering wheel mounted.

[c4S6]

I would say the hole in the steering wheel cowling would have been for a stereo remote/stalk. The whole will be for the wiring, you can see the mounting points and make out the outline.
The rear speakers arent standard either.

Those are standard 80/90 B3/B4 parts, so easy to find from any dismantler. I am curious about the carbon fibre intercooler ducting.

That sounds like something that would be of interest to quite a few folks!

[Golfboy666GTI]

I would say the hole in the steering wheel cowling would have been for a stereo remote/stalk. The whole will be for the wiring, you can see the mounting points and make out the outline.
The rear speakers arent standard either.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Really? I'd be inclined to unbolt all my OEM wings, bonnet and bumpers, to save them from any damage or corrosion in the future, and fit carbon fibre replacements. Not only more impact resistant and lighter but I won't have issues sourcing replacements in the event something does happen.

Yes
lets focus on the oil cooler duct though.

[newsh]

Hole in the steering wheel cowling was probably something to do with an immobiliser sensor or LED

[newsh]

Shouldn't an RS2 have forged wishbones? Not 100% sure but I think so.. The one in your pic is a pressed steel one. Might even be the wrong part which might explain the wheel position.

[johnboy 3169]

Refurbing RS2

Hey! I put your accelerator pedal in at No 25

Oh well I guess it will have to go in at No 28 on your list

I think I will have to get a list going on mine, buy the way I have the same orange s*!t filling up my door pockets.

[ColonialNomad]

Really? I'd be inclined to unbolt all my OEM wings, bonnet and bumpers, to save them from any damage or corrosion in the future, and fit carbon fibre replacements. Not only more impact resistant and lighter but I won't have issues sourcing replacements in the event something does happen.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Given carbonfibre is a hand laid process for the most part, I'm surprised that the part is costing you less than 50 euros!

Too bad your contact can't manufacture RS2 wings and bumpers out of carbon fibre, huh? I bet a back bumper would be a lot less than the £1500 quid Audi tradition sold their last OEM example for.

It is costing me about 50 euro's , not sure what a production run would be but there are options.

As for wings/bumpers , He actually can! He currently does B5 RS4 components so RS2 should not be too far off.

[ColonialNomad]

This part is notoriously hard to get, plus you should have a plastic duct from the bumper that connects to this. It fills up with crud, salt water and leafs all it's life and rots out. It's been NLA for quite some time, but I'm guessing everyone with an RS2 needs one these days. I've been thinking about putting some pressure on to Audi Tradition for parts like this and also the heat shield above the exhaust.

Aww, that's a shame. Its the sort of thing carbon fibre would lend itself to, however.

We're going to need to work together to keep these cars on the road.

Hear hear! I suspect the cost of maintenance will drive prices up if nothing else. Noone will be selling these cars at a loss.

[ColonialNomad]

Perfect timing!
I am going with a Mocal 19 row unit so I do not have any use for the OEM coolers (whether 3B or AAN). One of my dealers is doing composite work on the side and is making me a duct out of CF from bumper back to the cooler. He can redo these in CF for the RS2 but will need a sample.
Mine was going to cost me about 50 Euro's!

Given carbonfibre is a hand laid process for the most part, I'm surprised that the part is costing you less than 50 euros!

Too bad your contact can't manufacture RS2 wings and bumpers out of carbon fibre, huh? I bet a back bumper would be a lot less than the £1500 quid Audi tradition sold their last OEM example for.

[ColonialNomad]

Isn't Carbondesign (a forum sponsor) making those lower trims in carbon fiber???

I don't know the status of this, but I know he was working on it, so perhaps even if you have to wait a bit, you should be able to get all those again no problem...

Plus being that they are carbon fiber, they should hold up well over the years and not warp like the factory parts. All these parts are sold primered anyways, so they will need to be painted to match your bodywork.

A lot of the other little stuff like interior trim bits are shared with an 80/90 chassis car, so they are quite common to find second hand. The foam in the door panels is a common issue with all Audis of this vintage and is easily corrected by a good auto upholstry shop. You can order the OEM alacantra in sheets from the Audi dealer!

Those speakers are definitely not OEM, but who knows, they might be better. They look like JBL speakers?

Overall, your RS2 looks to be in quite good shape. Trust me, we've all seen much worse!

Thanks - this is the first RS2 I've driven, let alone owned. I have no baseline to compare it to.

I had a chat with Carbondesign and, to his credit, he suggested I source single pieces of trim from Audi as his pieces were designed as part of a set.

You're correct about the rear speakers being JBL. The rear tweeters also appear non functional BTW...

I've found this bit for you

http://trshop.audi.de/konakart/Selec...ING&model=0001

Wow...thank you!! I tried looking for it on there but hadn't had much success yet. Why the heck is it under that part of the site and not cross referenced under the Audi section...?

Two more things to add to the list in addition to the rear tweeters after I took it out for a run into Kent:
25) Rear tweeters non functional
26) Rear right hand passenger window doesn't wind.
27) There are large clouds of blue smoke hanging in the air at start up that go away after the engine has warmed up. There are puffs out the back under hard acceleration so I'm suspecting the turbo needs looking at also. (Thought this might be oil valve seals but had those replaced.)