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AUDI => 80 - 90 - Coupe - quattro - S2 - RS 2 => Topic started by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:40:58 AM

Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:40:58 AM
Well I picked up my RS2 yesterday after the track day, so far so good :) Ive only driven it about 2kms from Dads work to home on a Dealer plate and never went over 3,500RPM.
The car seems to idle very well, sounds nice but seems to make a bit of noise out the external wastegate? Sounds a bit boy racer compared to what I remember of Dads old RS2.
When I picked up the car it was filthy inside and out, sit inside it and you almost want to get out and have a shower.
I gave it a quick wash last night and was very surprised by the quality of the paint and panel. It has stone chips on the front and corner of the rear bumper have some paint cracks, both of which Ill get sorted out soon.

Here are some pics of the not so good stuff:





Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:41:32 AM
LHD front wheel:

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All the rest are fine including the spare.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 20, 2008, 08:42:41 AM
pics?

waste gate is what releases/ allowes exhaust gasses to by pass the hot side of the turbine to regulate boosting

the Blowoff valve/diverter valve is what goes pshh when you let off the gas under boost.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:43:28 AM
The dash:

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Stupid lights/alarm stuff in the buttons.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on September 20, 2008, 08:45:45 AM
more pic!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:46:08 AM
Dash top:

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The LED is for the jammers (or whatever they are). It turns red when you turn the car on then goes green, how do I tell what model they are?
Also tweeters have been put (a good job has been done) into the little air vents.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:46:43 AM
Missing pedal:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:48:15 AM
Rear door cards with Alpine DD Drives.
Also both the rare window buttons have been pushed inside the door:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:49:18 AM
The boot:

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The floor carpet is missing as is the parcel tray.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:52:48 AM
The cracked paint on the rear bumper:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:56:32 AM
Here is what it looked like when I picked it up from the yard:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 08:59:09 AM
Quote from: HitmanR32 on September 20, 2008, 08:42:41 AM
pics?

waste gate is what releases/ allowes exhaust gasses to by pass the hot side of the turbine to regulate boosting

the Blowoff valve/diverter valve is what goes pshh when you let off the gas under boost.

Its not a pshh sound, Ill try and make a small clip so you can hear it.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 09:52:33 AM
Is the diverter sound a kind of 'flutter' noise (hard to describe)? I've driven an RS2 with that noise and I don't think it's a big deal... probably just a result of more boost from the chipping, or perhaps a firmer wastegate spring fitted. I'f your lucky it may be a stronger aftermarket valve (factory items are prone to failure).

Does the car have a boost gague? That can be helpful if you are worried about pressure and/or leaks. The fact that the idle is good is encouraging: hopefully there are no inlet leaks.

Do check your tyre size: many RS2 owners make the mistake of fitting 245mm wide tryres, which do not really fit properly on the 7" rims (tyres look kind of wide in the photos). There was once a special tyre to fit these cars, but no longer available AFAIK. I think most RS2s would be on 225s now, or fitted with 8" rims.

Car looks way better in the pics than I expected! Replacement buttons and so on should be easy to source as they are common across most of the 90s Audi range.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 20, 2008, 10:02:40 AM
The pedal and rear buttons are a given. will a 80 rear carpet and tray fit?
Tyres look average.
Show us the motor and seats, head lineing?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: oily on September 20, 2008, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 09:52:33 AM
Do check your tyre size: many RS2 owners make the mistake of fitting 245mm wide tryres, which do not really fit properly on the 7" rims (tyres look kind of wide in the photos). There was once a special tyre to fit these cars, but no longer available AFAIK. I think most RS2s would be on 225s now, or fitted with 8" rims.

Owners' mistake ?
Shouldn't that be factory mistake as RS2 were factory fitted with Dunlop SP8000 245/40-17s on a 7.0" wide rim.
Curious given the S2 had 205's on a 7.5" rim...

:D

The pic of the LH front wheel shows an Advan A-046D ?
They were a pretty decent tyre, standard fitment on Evo VII's.

That particular Dunlop has been replaced but Dunlop and others still make tyres in 245/40-17.

And what was that about an external wastegate ?
Verboten under Land Transport rules.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Turbo on September 20, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
looks like it'll scrub up nicely. GolfboyRS2GTI ... RS2boy666GTI ....Golfboy666RS2??
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on September 20, 2008, 11:36:00 AM
Externally vented wastegates (AKA screamer pipes) are illegal.  External wastegates are factory features on the Turbo I5's.  Most turbos seen on cars today have built-in waste gates for boost control, and you can still fit an aftermarket external although, I think technically you need a cert for that...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on September 20, 2008, 11:36:50 AM
Quote from: Turbo on September 20, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
looks like it'll scrub up nicely. GolfboyRS2GTI ... RS2boy666GTI ....Golfboy666RS2??

Nutterwagonboy666?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: oily on September 20, 2008, 12:17:52 PM
Yes, externally vented wastegates...

It's been years since I've poked my head under an old Audi bonnet.

:laugh:
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: VR6 on September 20, 2008, 02:35:15 PM
Is that Andrew Faucets old car ?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:12:55 PM
Quote from: VR6 on September 20, 2008, 02:35:15 PM
Is that Andrew Faucets old car ?

Yip, it is, what can you tell me about it? BTW, he wasnt the last owner.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:14:45 PM
Here is a plug in front of the airbox, shouldnt it be plugged into something?
Speaking of the airbox, it has a K&N replacement filter in it.

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:16:08 PM
Here is a pic of the wastegate, does that screw look different?

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:16:52 PM
The engine bay, still havent cleaned it:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:17:29 PM
A pic of the inside:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:19:41 PM
And a pic of it clean:

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There is a lot of white polish in all the gaps (wasnt me) which is a PITA to get off.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2008, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 09:52:33 AM
Is the diverter sound a kind of 'flutter' noise (hard to describe)? I've driven an RS2 with that noise and I don't think it's a big deal... probably just a result of more boost from the chipping, or perhaps a firmer wastegate spring fitted. I'f your lucky it may be a stronger aftermarket valve (factory items are prone to failure).

Does the car have a boost gague? That can be helpful if you are worried about pressure and/or leaks. The fact that the idle is good is encouraging: hopefully there are no inlet leaks.

Do check your tyre size: many RS2 owners make the mistake of fitting 245mm wide tryres, which do not really fit properly on the 7" rims (tyres look kind of wide in the photos). There was once a special tyre to fit these cars, but no longer available AFAIK. I think most RS2s would be on 225s now, or fitted with 8" rims.

Car looks way better in the pics than I expected! Replacement buttons and so on should be easy to source as they are common across most of the 90s Audi range.

Its a flutter noise, can make it as early as 2,300rpm, Dads car seemed to make a noise around 3,500rpm.

The car has no boost gauge and the intake pipes dont have factory clips holding them on which leads me to believe that they have been replaced once at least.

Tyre wise I remember the issues these cars have, the Dunlop 8000 that was designed for the car wasnt a true 245/40/17, my car is currently fitted with a 235/45/17. They seem way to big and are very close to rubbing on some suspension componates in the rear. Ill replace those with 225/40/17s (not a hard tyre to find). What are other RS2 owners using tyre wise?


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: John Stone on September 20, 2008, 06:05:14 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 20, 2008, 05:16:08 PM
Here is a pic of the wastegate, does that screw look different?

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The top vacuum pipe off the wastegate cap is missing, or do they not have one?? Not sure about the bolt like thing going in also, are they not sealed off there??

John
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: OOOO on September 20, 2008, 06:06:35 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 20, 2008, 05:16:08 PM
Here is a pic of the wastegate, does that screw look different?

Usually you see a recessed allen key type arrangement. Homemade wastegate adjuster?...may be part of the equation for the 'flutter' noise.

Boy, you're going to have a whole heap of learning with this puppy  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 06:47:01 PM
Nope - that vacuum connection off the wastegate should not have a pipe off it - not used in the RS2.

Yep - the wastegate screw looks odd - there should be a recess with an alen-key to wind it down (from the factory that is covered with some sort of gunk to stop you fiddling with it).

The flutter noise is (I think) the wastegate acctuator flicking the gate open to control boost.

Not sure what that connector is - will take a look.

I would guess that someone has been messing with boost control, but no idea exactly what's been done. You could measure manifold pressure while driving to see what kind of boost it's making, then try to work out what's been done.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 06:51:07 PM
Quote from: oily on September 20, 2008, 11:26:03 AM
Owners' mistake ?
Shouldn't that be factory mistake as RS2 were factory fitted with Dunlop SP8000 245/40-17s on a 7.0" wide rim.
Curious given the S2 had 205's on a 7.5" rim...

:D

The pic of the LH front wheel shows an Advan A-046D ?
They were a pretty decent tyre, standard fitment on Evo VII's.

That particular Dunlop has been replaced but Dunlop and others still make tyres in 245/40-17.

And what was that about an external wastegate ?
Verboten under Land Transport rules.


As far as I understand things, that particular Dunlop fitted OK on 7" rims, but more modern 245 tyres will risk the bead pulling off the rim.

The wastegate is internal, and controlled by an actuator and an 'overide' spring. It's normal to wind the spring down to hold boost.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 06:52:53 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 20, 2008, 05:14:45 PM
Here is a plug in front of the airbox, shouldnt it be plugged into something?
Speaking of the airbox, it has a K&N replacement filter in it.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FPlug.jpg&hash=947b1af45ddc262464204b3d27c36e1106309d94)



ANyone know what that plug is? It looks like it's around where the diverter valve sits.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 20, 2008, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 06:52:53 PM
ANyone know what that plug is? It looks like it's around where the diverter valve sits.

well if you look directly to the Right of that plug there is your Boost Control Valve its supposed to be plugged in to that..
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on September 20, 2008, 07:55:36 PM
Quote from: HitmanR32 on September 20, 2008, 07:53:56 PM
well if you look directly to the Right of that plug there is your Boost Control Valve its supposed to be plugged in to that..

That is what I saw also, but thought that may be too simple :D

Car is looking good Nik - will have to come and have a nosey somtime...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 20, 2008, 07:59:08 PM
i think mr Oily is getting a External waste gate mixed up with a screamer pipe (ie a waste gate that vents direct to atmosphere without mufflering and not out the back of the car)


This is a external wastegate it is a flange fitted item i.e. not cast as part of the turbine housing
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this is a internal wastegate a wastegate flap (usually a ceramic disc of sorts) is open/shut by a very small vaccum diphram actuator most modern factory turbo cars have these now (cost cutting space saving what ever)
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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 20, 2008, 08:00:46 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 20, 2008, 06:52:53 PM
ANyone know what that plug is? It looks like it's around where the diverter valve sits.

my guess its been unplugged as someone has probably put a el cheapo bleed screw to make it boost higher... hrmmm
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on September 20, 2008, 08:03:11 PM
Seems that way looking at how its cable tied out of the way.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 21, 2008, 10:22:56 AM
Yeah - the evidence seems to point to someone trying to play with the boost control: I think worst case scenario is that the wastegate valve ends up doing all the work. It would be worthwile taking a look at the boost profiles at high revs.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 10:51:30 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 21, 2008, 10:22:56 AM
Yeah - the evidence seems to point to someone trying to play with the boost control: I think worst case scenario is that the wastegate valve ends up doing all the work. It would be worthwile taking a look at the boost profiles at high revs.

To do that I guess I need a boost gauge?

Also, where is the VAGCOM plug in the car?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 11:02:55 AM
I guess this is just a standard B4 question.
How do I get the window switch back into place? Do I have to take the whole door card off or does the door handle surround pop off to access it?

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 11:03:58 AM
The front seats:

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The out bolster needs to be repaired.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: OOOO on September 21, 2008, 11:07:26 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 21, 2008, 10:51:30 AM
To do that I guess I need a boost gauge?

Good practice IMO to have one.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: OOOO on September 21, 2008, 11:07:26 AM
Good practice IMO to have one.

I guess, I just dont like them. I wonder why they didnt put one in from new?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 21, 2008, 11:16:52 AM
you can put one in the air vent with a airvent pod or even one in the glove box that you can keep hidden and use for saftey reference sake!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: td19 on September 21, 2008, 11:39:45 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 21, 2008, 10:51:30 AM
... where is the VAGCOM plug in the car?

The black and white sockets in fusebox LHS ... needs a RossTech adapter.  I can lend you mine if you like.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: ritmo on September 21, 2008, 01:08:26 PM
Looking good Nik, you have been busy. Loving those cardonfibre inserts. :)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 03:19:10 PM
Quote from: 130tc on September 21, 2008, 01:08:26 PM
Looking good Nik, you have been busy. Loving those cardonfibre inserts. :)



Thanks Terry. Its looking not too bad, Im super fussy though, stone chips, scratches, the odd supermarket dent. All easy to fix, just time and money, Ill just pick away at it :) Overall though its a very tidy for its age and kms. Im very happy :)
Cant wait to take it for a blat.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on September 21, 2008, 03:51:02 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 21, 2008, 03:19:10 PM
Thanks Terry. Its looking not too bad, Im super fussy though, stone chips, scratches, the odd supermarket dent. All easy to fix, just time and money, Ill just pick away at it :) Overall though its a very tidy for its age and kms. Im very happy :)
Cant wait to take it for a blat.


Use someone like Dent Majician to take the small dents out. Someone like final touch to airbrush your stone chips away. Much cheaper/effective than a panel / spray shop.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 21, 2008, 04:00:50 PM
No heated seats?  Miserable buggers at European again!  Is the front foglight switch just hard to see in that pic?

The "flutter" is there on my Nothelle, but not on the urq

Door handle trims: 1 hidden posidrive screw accessible when the handle is pullled to the open position, and then the whole escutcheon slides sideways to unlatch from the door card.  Switch then just pushes back in from behind and should latch.

wastegate screw definitely non-standard

235/40/17 here, but afaik the RS2 used smaller tyres than the S2, due to the offset of the Porsche wheels

from s2forum:

correct tyres for RS2 17" alloys

This has been discussed and agreed at length on various forums. Just to confirm the OEM tyre was made slimmer than usual 245 and was the only OEM recommended tyre at release.
Other makes and newer 245 are too wide with sidewall failure which varies from slow cracking to sudden blow out (usually low pressures high speed with suspension fouling)
My RS2 came with 245s and the switch to 225 made it handle so much better.
On a final note some have wished to remain 245 as it is wider. Not true if you put a newer 225 next to an OEM 245. I checked as I had an unused spare. Guess you will too.










Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on September 21, 2008, 04:12:14 PM
Vagcom plgs into the fuse panel up under the bonnet, just infront of the driver, and behind the engine bay. I have almost the same stereo, but (funny) Im missing the middle button....so if you replace the stereo Im keen on the middle button ;).
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 04:22:56 PM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 21, 2008, 04:00:50 PM
No heated seats?  Miserable buggers at European again!  Is the front foglight switch just hard to see in that pic?


No heated seats, Dads one didnt either, Dads did have grey alcantara though.
Yip, the front fog light switch is there.
One thing mine doesnt have which Dads has is remote unlocking. Dads old car had a little black plastic lumps on the B pillars, does anyone elses have these?

Quote from: portmanteau on September 21, 2008, 04:00:50 PM

Door handle trims: 1 hidden posidrive screw accessible when the handle is pullled to the open position, and then the whole escutcheon slides sideways to unlatch from the door card.  Switch then just pushes back in from behind and should latch.



Thanks, Ill get onto that ASAP.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2008, 04:25:28 PM
Quote from: spooln on September 21, 2008, 04:12:14 PM
Vagcom plgs into the fuse panel up under the bonnet, just infront of the driver, and behind the engine bay. I have almost the same stereo, but (funny) Im missing the middle button....so if you replace the stereo Im keen on the middle button ;).

I think that stereo is the NZ spec one.
Yep, you can have the button when I take it out. Unluckily for me, the security card for the head unit didn't come with the car  :'(

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 21, 2008, 04:30:22 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 21, 2008, 04:22:56 PM

One thing mine doesnt have which Dads has is remote unlocking. Dads old car had a little black plastic lumps on the B pillars, does anyone elses have these?


Only the very final build models will have had it

It's very easy to interface an aftermarket C/L kit with the factory alarm/immobiliser.  I have done it on all my cars, and you then get wireless which has much better range than the original infrared

I'll flick you a copy of the "how to" and the schematics by email




Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 21, 2008, 04:34:13 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 21, 2008, 04:25:28 PM
I think that stereo is the NZ spec one.
Yep, you can have the button when I take it out. Unluckily for me, the security card for the head unit didn't come with the car  :'(

A new card is $50 from the agent in Chch, and they will code it to the serial number of the head-unit. They might have spare buttons, also. IMO that particular range of Blaupunkts were among the best that they made, unlike the crap they sell now.  Worth keeping perhaps, as it looks "right" for the car, and you can still add an accesory line-in cable to allow you to play MP3s etc through the "aux" input

(If you want a job done, Chch is always the place with the real experts ;) )

Rex Bunting Limited - 03 3526793





Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Pristle on September 21, 2008, 06:19:49 PM
Nice car (my favourite colour too) and excellent thread.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 23, 2008, 02:31:02 PM
Well my RS2 has had its VIN, all its failed on is the CV boot and a power steering fluid leak somewhere.
Both are in to get fixed tomorrow so hopely (fingers crossed) I be on the road tomorrow night.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: slowmo on September 23, 2008, 03:24:32 PM
 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 23, 2008, 03:36:45 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 23, 2008, 02:31:02 PM
Well my RS2 has had its VIN, all its failed on is the CV boot and a power steering fluid leak somewhere.
Both are in to get fixed tomorrow so hopely (fingers crossed) I be on the road tomorrow night.


Out of curiosity, what was the noise level reading on the standard exhaust?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 23, 2008, 04:07:23 PM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 23, 2008, 03:36:45 PM
Out of curiosity, what was the noise level reading on the standard exhaust?



Im not sure, Dads been dealing with it for me. Should it be written on a sheet somewhere?
I can ask when I take the car back if you like?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: ritmo on September 23, 2008, 04:14:17 PM
Awesome news Nik, looking like a steal more and more.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 23, 2008, 04:31:33 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 23, 2008, 04:07:23 PM
Im not sure, Dads been dealing with it for me. Should it be written on a sheet somewhere?
I can ask when I take the car back if you like?


Yea, if you could. They have to do it as part of the compliance, and you would probably have had to be under 90db, which is not a lot!

Silly thing is, for future warrants you only have to be 95db

(unless, perhaps, on older cars they are allowed to just accept that an original system wll be ok, and only have to worry about modified systems)


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 24, 2008, 12:37:29 PM
The car is getting its CV boot replaced today and the power steer leak looked at. I should have it by 4pm, that gives me an hour to get down to the AA to get the car on the road.
Should be able to take it for a drive today, cant wait!

Interestingly, CARJAM (FAX) latest update says this about the car:
September 22nd pre-registration check

Oh yeah.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 24, 2008, 02:22:22 PM
let us know how it goes. Have you got VAGCOM ready to hook up?

BTW - CCS replaced one power steering hose for me a couple of months back - seemed to be getting to the end of its natural life.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 24, 2008, 05:51:31 PM
Sorted. Done! Im on the road  8)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on September 24, 2008, 05:56:11 PM
Well done! Didn't take very long at all now did it 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SteveC on September 24, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 24, 2008, 05:51:31 PM
Sorted. Done! Im on the road  8)



better watch out for the blue blur, fellas!  :laugh:
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 24, 2008, 06:06:32 PM
Excellent news Nic.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Hoff on September 24, 2008, 06:30:01 PM
Sweet. the deal is getting better and better every day
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 24, 2008, 08:25:51 PM
Cheers guys.
I dont think its running 100% though. It needs to get a service so Ill go from there. It might be something as simple as plugs, who knows.
Also, Im not a fan of the flutter sounding so early. Sounds a bit boyracer. I look into this as well. Ill make a clip so you guys can hear what I mean.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 24, 2008, 08:28:37 PM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 23, 2008, 04:31:33 PM
Yea, if you could. They have to do it as part of the compliance, and you would probably have had to be under 90db, which is not a lot!

Silly thing is, for future warrants you only have to be 95db

(unless, perhaps, on older cars they are allowed to just accept that an original system wll be ok, and only have to worry about modified systems)




Bruce, they didnt measure my db reading. From what they said they only do it if the car sounds loud.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 24, 2008, 09:06:53 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 24, 2008, 08:28:37 PM
Bruce, they didnt measure my db reading. From what they said they only do it if the car sounds loud.



ok, thanks

probably helped that the car has already been on the road in nz, too

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 24, 2008, 10:21:24 PM
Just took the car for a blat out in the country. Very enjoyable :) Round a tight up hill second gear corner I was surprised to find the car scrambling for grip though.
Also, what does the "!" mean on the dash after hard braking?

After I got home I started wondering how old the gas in the tank is and what octane it is. Many thats why Im thinking its not pulling as strong as it should?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Aidan on September 24, 2008, 10:28:48 PM
Thats so cool that it's on the road already, good stuff 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 24, 2008, 11:02:22 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 24, 2008, 10:21:24 PM
Just took the car for a blat out in the country. Very enjoyable :) Round a tight up hill second gear corner I was surprised to find the car scrambling for grip though.
Also, what does the "!" mean on the dash after hard braking?

probably the "bomb" is knackered - low hydraulic servo system pressure

QuoteAfter I got home I started wondering how old the gas in the tank is and what octane it is. Many thats why Im thinking its not pulling as strong as it should?

ordered a set of samcos yet? ;)

(or roose)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220283223689

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31965&highlight=silicon&page=2




Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Aidan on September 24, 2008, 11:14:16 PM
Just noticed too that it was back on the road for your birthday, what a present 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 07:14:11 AM
Quote from: Aidan on September 24, 2008, 11:14:16 PM
Just noticed too that it was back on the road for your birthday, what a present 8)

Yip, best present ever.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 07:16:58 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 24, 2008, 11:02:22 PM
probably the "bomb" is knackered - low hydraulic servo system pressure

ordered a set of samcos yet? ;)

(or roose)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220283223689

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31965&highlight=silicon&page=2




I havent ordered the Samcos yet.

Is the brake bomb a pain in the but? What sort of money is that to replace?

I thought it might have been a hard braking warning. I know Mk5 GTI's makes a noise and flashs rubbish up on the dash.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 25, 2008, 07:28:25 AM
i heard the "bombs" are only 70 dollars... dont know how true that is
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 25, 2008, 08:42:30 AM
Glent has some info on the bomb, ordered online he said $370 odd i was told about $800 from a dealer.
resonably easy to replace but they are a dumb system and the whole system is a pain in the butt.
if you replace the bomb and all is good again then that is excellent.
You can test it by running the car then turning it off and then turn ignition on but don't start the car. You should be able to press on the brake about 50 times before the low pressure beep beeps. I get about none from my audi so i disconected the wires :P
your lucky it didnt beep at the testers ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 09:58:16 AM
Quote from: BB on September 25, 2008, 08:42:30 AM
Glent has some info on the bomb, ordered online he said $370 odd i was told about $800 from a dealer.
resonably easy to replace but they are a dumb system and the whole system is a pain in the butt.
if you replace the bomb and all is good again then that is excellent.
You can test it by running the car then turning it off and then turn ignition on but don't start the car. You should be able to press on the brake about 50 times before the low pressure beep beeps. I get about none from my audi so i disconected the wires :P
your lucky it didnt beep at the testers ;)

Nothing wrong with the system as a design, imho, but bombs have a finite life and should be treated as a consumable.  They are usually good for around 7 years before starting to leak their helium.  Are clutches and brake rotors 'dumb systems' because they wear out?  (I don't need to point out that the warning system is there for a reason, and is safety-related, so disconnecting wires ..... yes, well)

Welcome to the world of I-5 turbo ownership

The reason I asked about the Samcos is because you mentioned that you didn't think the car had the expected performance ..... 1st thing you should be looking at is how much boost you are getting, and if the hoses are all original then it is almost a given that you should be thinking about replacing them.  I have a Roose set, and apparently they fit better than Samco's.  Can you feel the over-boost kicking in?

QuoteQuote from Mihnea/Doug MRC for info 'Boost levels: stock is peak at 1.3 Bar (1.4 Bar when trying hard) dropping
to 0.8 at the redline. Remapped it is peak at 1.8 Bar, dropping to 1.1 at the redline.'


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on September 25, 2008, 10:28:12 AM
My bomb was $400 OEM. But that was a few years ago.... so.
Have you checked the master cylinder fluid level?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 10:40:48 AM
Quote from: GlenT on September 25, 2008, 10:28:12 AM
My bomb was $400 OEM. But that was a few years ago.... so.
Have you checked the master cylinder fluid level?

You can buy an identical part through BMW aftermarket suppliers, and usually it is much cheaper that way

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 11:00:14 AM
Quote from: GlenT on September 25, 2008, 10:28:12 AM
My bomb was $400 OEM. But that was a few years ago.... so.
Have you checked the master cylinder fluid level?

No I havent. I better get onto that. The brakes do feel very firm though.
Ill have VAGCOM on the case shortly.
Will issues like this come up on VAGCOM in older cars?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 11:00:49 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 10:40:48 AM
You can buy an identical part through BMW aftermarket suppliers, and usually it is much cheaper that way



Thats good to know ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 11:11:45 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 25, 2008, 11:00:14 AM

Ill have VAGCOM on the case shortly.
Will issues like this come up on VAGCOM in older cars?


No

It's the bomb or the level switch - not many other possibilities
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 11:21:20 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 09:58:16 AM
Nothing wrong with the system as a design, imho, but bombs have a finite life and should be treated as a consumable.  They are usually good for around 7 years before starting to leak their helium.  Are clutches and brake rotors 'dumb systems' because they wear out?  (I don't need to point out that the warning system is there for a reason, and is safety-related, so disconnecting wires ..... yes, well)

Welcome to the world of I-5 turbo ownership

The reason I asked about the Samcos is because you mentioned that you didn't think the car had the expected performance ..... 1st thing you should be looking at is how much boost you are getting, and if the hoses are all original then it is almost a given that you should be thinking about replacing them.  I have a Roose set, and apparently they fit better than Samco's.  Can you feel the over-boost kicking in?




Its boosting, no doubt about that, and it feels very strong when it does. I just doesnt seem as rev happy as Dads old RS2.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 11:28:22 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 25, 2008, 11:21:20 AM
Its boosting, no doubt about that, and it feels very strong when it does. I just doesnt seem as rev happy as Dads old RS2.


Maybe the chip?  Can you definitely feel the overboost, though?  On a standard ecu it is quite noticeable.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 25, 2008, 11:31:44 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 11:28:22 AM
Maybe the chip?  Can you definitely feel the overboost, though?  On a standard ecu it is quite noticeable.



Ill make a video clip in the next few days so you can see what I mean.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 25, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
Whats this? you can buy a bomb that will fit the audi from BMW?
Do some BMWs use that system?
I say its a dumb system because most other cars have perfectly good brakes and they don't have a dumb bomb and hideously expensive booster (part behind the M/C) and run off the P/S pump and belt.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on September 25, 2008, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: BB on September 25, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
Whats this? you can buy a bomb that will fit the audi from BMW?
Do some BMWs use that system?
I say its a dumb system because most other cars have perfectly good brakes and they don't have a dumb bomb and hideously expensive booster (part behind the M/C) and run off the P/S pump and belt.


boosters usually fail because of unskilled or poorly-trained maintenance .... ie: the wrong fluid

yes, bmw have used the exact identical system - my last bomb on the urq came from a bmw supplier. The booster is very slightly different though



Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on September 25, 2008, 05:12:34 PM
I think it's a great system.
You don't get assisted brake application if the engine dies with a vacuum set up.
Plus the front and rear are split into two circuits, so if you spring a leak in the rear the fronts can still provide their full pressure.
Vacuum's obviously cheaper to produce component wise, but safety counts.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Hoff on September 25, 2008, 05:36:09 PM
Can i ask what is a brake bomb?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on September 25, 2008, 05:51:18 PM
It's a steel sphere about 100mm in diameter that holds hydraulic pressure for the braking system.
It has two internal chambers separated by a diaphragm. On one side there is an inert gas (Nitrogen I think) and on the other it is open to the hydraulic pressure from the PAS pump. When the engine is running the pump pressurizes the fluid which compresses the gas side of the sphere thereby allowing it to still provide assistance once the engine has stopped.
It also gives adequate pressure if the pump is a bit tired. ie: it acts as a bit of a buffer for when you really stomp on the brakes, a bit like a large capacitor in a car stereo with subs, to use a crude analogy.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM
would be good to get a new BMW one, I guess ring jerry claytons or something and find out how much.
And you do get a few pumps with a vacuum system if thee engine stalls. And Ive found the audis brakes are way way harder to push without the engine on (and a dud bomb of course :P) than most cars with a vacuum with no engine.
every 100 or 200 ive ever been in has a dud bomb.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 26, 2008, 08:20:37 AM
I have just joined s2forum and stated whats been done to my car etc.

This was one of my first welcomes:

"Welcome to the forum. I would lose the 'Superchips' nonsense though. I'll bet it has a thumping great WG spring and/or fugly adjustable nut on top."

I was thinking "WTF? How would he know that" because, yes he was right:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fwastegate.jpg&hash=6f9972c31dee9a1e02daea151d92ab5fe6f635de)

I then asked about this plug being unplugged:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FPlug.jpg&hash=947b1af45ddc262464204b3d27c36e1106309d94)

Reply 1:

That is the superchips method of chipping, your wgfv has been unplugged so the ecu has no control over boost so you are relying on spring pressure only.

Reply 2:

I was right then 'bout the dreaded superchip nonsense... Mmmm a so called chip tuning company that prevents the ECU from any form of electronic boost control. Go figure!


Superchips sounds like a great "tuner" dont they?  ::)

Im going to try and get the car back to standard.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 26, 2008, 08:26:05 AM
i doubt thats something superchips would do mate..

but it is exactly what we have been saying before.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on September 26, 2008, 08:34:55 AM
That may have been unplugged by previous owner looking for more boost.
Careful not to defame anyone's business!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on September 26, 2008, 08:45:09 AM
who was the guy that said that Nick? is he an RS2 owner? or had a vehicle chipped by Superchips?

thats pretty good to hit the nail EXACTLY on the head, without having any knowledge of your car!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 26, 2008, 10:37:22 AM
Quote from: HitmanR32 on September 26, 2008, 08:26:05 AM
i doubt thats something superchips would do mate..

but it is exactly what we have been saying before.

The chip was meant to come from Superchips UK.
Rexs told me before I got the car to get rid of the chip.

Quote from: NasTnaS on September 26, 2008, 08:45:09 AM
who was the guy that said that Nick? is he an RS2 owner? or had a vehicle chipped by Superchips?

thats pretty good to hit the nail EXACTLY on the head, without having any knowledge of your car!

It was a mixture of S2 and RS2 owners on s2forum.com. Ill really impressed with the knowledge they have.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on September 26, 2008, 10:39:31 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 26, 2008, 10:37:22 AM
The chip was meant to come from Superchips UK.
Rexs told me before I got the car to get rid of the chip.

It was a mixture of S2 and RS2 owners on s2forum.com. Ill really impressed with the knowledge they have.


yea mate, thats sounds like a switched on RS2/S2 dude!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 26, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on September 26, 2008, 10:39:31 AM
yea mate, thats sounds like a switched on RS2/S2 dude!

I was impressed.
And from what he said explans why my car "flutters" at such low RPM. The ECU isnt controlling it, the spring in the wastegate is.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on September 26, 2008, 10:49:35 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 26, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
I was impressed.
And from what he said explans why my car "flutters" at such low RPM. The ECU isnt controlling it, the spring in the wastegate is.


which means you don't have overboost either.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on September 26, 2008, 10:50:16 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 26, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
I was impressed.
And from what he said explans why my car "flutters" at such low RPM. The ECU isnt controlling it, the spring in the wastegate is.


i would be too, i would start to wonder if i'm being watched! haha.

whoever did that, has taken some silly shortcuts.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 26, 2008, 11:47:44 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on September 26, 2008, 10:39:31 AM
yea mate, thats sounds like a switched on RS2/S2 dude!

Umm this is the same information that Anton gave here first. We all knew it had an unpluged wastegate valve and the usual audi mods of a heavier spring and a adjustable screw. this is standard crap that people do to get a few more hp as they feel the engine is up to it.
and i agree that it may not have been superchip that unpluged that plug or added the spring and screw.
Loose those things and it will be less powerful.
I have wound down the waste gate spring on my audi, i did it with Rex.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on September 26, 2008, 12:13:52 PM
Can this be done on all external wastegates?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on September 26, 2008, 12:19:33 PM
Quote from: Simon MkII on September 26, 2008, 12:13:52 PM
Can this be done on all external wastegates?

I'm pretty sure you can.  Otherwise you can buy wastegate springs to suit your pressure requirements or buy a boost controller that controls when the diaphragm gets manifold pressure to actuate.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 26, 2008, 12:22:57 PM
*simon scurries off home and unplugs the factory Toyota boost controller and stuffs a whopping big screw in to his External Wastegate :P
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on September 26, 2008, 04:12:59 PM
Quote from: BB on September 26, 2008, 11:47:44 AM

Umm this is the same information that Anton gave here first. We all knew it had an unpluged wastegate valve and the usual audi mods of a heavier spring and a adjustable screw. this is standard crap that people do to get a few more hp as they feel the engine is up to it.
and i agree that it may not have been superchip that unpluged that plug or added the spring and screw.
Loose those things and it will be less powerful.
I have wound down the waste gate spring on my audi, i did it with Rex.

well thats awesome that anton pointed that out. i just saw what nik has posted, and went thats pretty onto it!  ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: martinjs on September 27, 2008, 07:53:43 AM
Quote from: HitmanR32 on September 26, 2008, 08:26:05 AM
i doubt thats something superchips would do mate..

Hi, yes im afraid it is something superchips would and have done many times, have seen it on many cars here in the uk.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on September 27, 2008, 08:43:50 AM
Quote from: martinjs on September 27, 2008, 07:53:43 AM
Hi, yes im afraid it is something superchips would and have done many times, have seen it on many cars here in the uk.

cool for you buddy..
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 27, 2008, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: martinjs on September 27, 2008, 07:53:43 AM
Hi, yes im afraid it is something superchips would and have done many times, have seen it on many cars here in the uk.

as siad this is a common way to maake them boost higher, if the owner wanted this mod then superchips may have done it for him.
To some a RS2 is a sacred cow to others its just another car they want to make go faster.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 27, 2008, 08:29:13 PM
as I said somewhere way back in this thread, worst case scenario is all your boost controlled by the wastegate spring only.  The ECU should be controlling the wastegate with the spring as a kind of 'safety valve': a harder spring will hold more boost, but the wastegate can still vent based on the profile in the ECU, if the controller is attached.

I think it's a pretty stupid way to modify these cars: they have a fair amount of protection in the ECU for things like boost and fueling not matching (= detonation >:() or turbo overspinning (=disintegration :o), along with sensors to adjust boost to suit conditions (eg; there's an altitude sensor to check atmospheric pressure). I don't mind that some chips don't bother limiting overboost (that can be really annoying in the factory chip when the ECU decides it doesn't want you having too much fun).

I would suggest getting the wastegate controller re-attached and a decent fuel and boost chip in the ECU (factory profiles are not nice IMHO). Then you can start hunting down the usual performance issues, such as leaky old rubber pipes, as mentioned here.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 27, 2008, 08:37:13 PM
P.S. - to 'T' a boost gague off the ECU input pipe is a 10 min job if you want to see what is going on.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Mike on September 29, 2008, 03:24:40 AM
Nik, congratulations on acquiring your RS2! I've just caught up with the news.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2008, 07:47:13 AM
Quote from: Mike on September 29, 2008, 03:24:40 AM
Nik, congratulations on acquiring your RS2! I've just caught up with the news.

Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2008, 07:49:56 AM
I VAGCOMed the RS2 yesterday (thanks Tony), the only code it came up with was:

1262 - Solenoid Valve for Boost Pressure Control (N75)

        31-00 - Open or Short to Ground

I guess the above fault is due to the unplugged plug.



Also, my RS2 has alloy wheel nuts. Is this standard on RS2s?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on September 29, 2008, 09:28:51 AM
Std Porsche alloy lug nuts.  Readily available.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on September 30, 2008, 05:14:06 PM
Is alloy better?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on September 30, 2008, 06:16:42 PM
Lighter so less rotating mass
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on September 30, 2008, 08:29:41 PM
Would be prudent to grab a "soft socket" for those wheel nuts. Or just be very carefull with a standard socket. Most people don't bother, but I'm fussy.
Don't let some monkey use an impact gun to fully tighten them as it will jam in the socket and bugger the corners eventually.
It's okay to nip them up with an impact gun, but not tighten.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on September 30, 2008, 08:38:35 PM
There's a special 6 sided plastic lined socket for those Porsche nuts.
I have one for them, doesn't damage them at all.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 30, 2008, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: GlenT on September 30, 2008, 08:29:41 PM
Would be prudent to grab a "soft socket" for those wheel nuts. Or just be very carefull with a standard socket. Most people don't bother, but I'm fussy.
Don't let some monkey use an impact gun to fully tighten them as it will jam in the socket and bugger the corners eventually.
It's okay to nip them up with an impact gun, but not tighten.

There has been a said Monkey involved with the car . . . .
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vaudiw on October 01, 2008, 10:11:32 AM
I used to have a Porsche 924 Turbo. Took it for new tyres and "monkey" put the back wheels on without the spacers and tightened lug nuts up with an air gun. Because the spacers weren't there the studs pushed through the ends of the nuts >:(
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 01, 2008, 10:18:46 AM
Yeah I'd actually stay away from alloy nuts and rattle guns together.  They only need to be 90ft/lbs or similar so very easy to overtighten. It 'aint much, even a good lean with a bar exceeds that.
The good thing is that if they get a bit scruffy they're cheap enough to replace or get re-anodised.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 01, 2008, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: wilco on October 01, 2008, 10:18:46 AM
Yeah I'd actually stay away from alloy nuts and rattle guns together.  They only need to be 90ft/lbs or similar so very easy to overtighten. It 'aint much, even a good lean with a bar exceeds that.
The good thing is that if they get a bit scruffy they're cheap enough to replace or get re-anodised.

I think I need to replace a few of mine. Do you recommed anywhere to purchase them from?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on October 01, 2008, 10:35:58 AM
Parts Plus Wellington.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 01, 2008, 10:42:32 AM
Quote from: vert1 on October 01, 2008, 10:35:58 AM
Parts Plus Wellington.

Thanks John.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 01, 2008, 01:42:20 PM
He's pricey is John, - talk to Europacific as well in Pirongia, also Autobahn in Levin.  Paul usually has stuff like that.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on October 01, 2008, 06:11:07 PM
I bought the last couple of sets while in the US but have found Europacific to be very unhelpfull in the past, on the other hand nothing but praise for Parts Plus.
Good to have options though, didn't know about Autobahn.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 01, 2008, 08:20:57 PM
Are they really for unsprung weight? Cause in general as a company somebody forgot to tell Audi about unsprung weight :P That was what the Italians used to bang on about as an excuse for their pathetic underpinning :laugh:
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 02, 2008, 01:10:38 PM
Quote from: BB on October 01, 2008, 08:20:57 PM
Are they really for unsprung weight? Cause in general as a company somebody forgot to tell Audi about unsprung weight :P That was what the Italians used to bang on about as an excuse for their pathetic underpinning :laugh:

Nah they were originally made probably to go with the lightweight forged magnesium Fuchs wheels that the 911's had.  Not terribly relevant when holding up a 1600kg big ol' tub like the RS2.  Guys I know have replaced them with Kombi steel nuts when on the track for piece of mind. 

Less rotating mass that close in to the hub (65mm from centre) means squat.  Then they go and put a big ass brake rotor in there..  ::)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on October 02, 2008, 02:33:45 PM
uncle wilco is right...

jsut get some steel ones
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on October 02, 2008, 09:05:19 PM
But that means its not original anymore  :D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 03, 2008, 08:23:53 AM
Thought so..... I mean have you ever lifted a g60 brake caliper :P or even the front strut of a 100/200 :P :P HEAVY.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 03, 2008, 03:55:44 PM
Just picked the RS2 up from being serviced. Turns out the Fuel filter was completely full of rubbish, the mechanic thinks its never been replaced.
The pollen filter was was full to, I had thought that the fan didn't blown very hard, even on full. Now its as it should.
I'm happy.

Now to source a cam belt, cam belt tensioner and cam belt tensioner pulley wheel.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on October 03, 2008, 09:01:42 PM
Mines not far away, so could be keen on those bit as well.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 03, 2008, 10:46:27 PM
Quote from: spooln on October 03, 2008, 09:01:42 PM
Mines not far away, so could be keen on those bit as well.

Sweet, Ill let you know what prices I get from overseas. I think the parts alone are $275 NZ.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 04, 2008, 03:48:02 PM
A clean fuel filter when it was dirty is a very good improvement. Same with the pollen filter too. Why don't people replace these things?
I have on occasion pulled one off and emptied it out into a can, if it is completely clean, almost, refitted them if they are an expensive one. But an RS2!!!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 11:21:07 AM
Ive been emailing Rex in regards to removing the Superchip and returning the car to standard, here is hes reply for those of you that are interested:

Quote

"With regards to the Superchips modifications to your RS2, I cant see any
reason why they cant be reversed and the car returned to normal
spec. There are two ways to increase boost on the RS2. The first and best
way is to retain all the safety protocols in the ECU which means the
tuner must understand and be able to program a different map for the
boost frequency valve (N75 valve). This valve electronically controls
boost,taking into account information from all the engine sensors. This
requires remapping both the Fuel/ignition chip and the boost control chip.
The second way is to disable the N75 valve and control maximum boost
solely with the spring pressure in the wastegate. The N75 needs to be
left connected to the ECU (Superchips didnt even do this!!!), so no fault
codes are registered,but maximum boost is set by winding the spring
tension up or down. The ECU now has no way of controlling boost
pressure! Only the fuel/ignition chip is remapped to increase fuel under
higher boost and alter the ignition curve. Safety protocols have been
compromised. Superchips use this method of tuning.
This will also explain the "full power at half throttle" you experienced
going around the roundabout. Mechanical control of boost i.e. using only
the wastegate,causes boost to rise quickly and reach maximum at part or
half throttle,and gives the driver a "feel good" sensation. With
electronic control via the N75,boost rises more slowly, but is
proportional to the throttle position and will peak higher than with
mechanical control. In other words, with the N75 operating, full throttle
gives full boost.Less throttle gives less boost.
The original 10v urquattros, 200tqs etc had no electronic control of
boost. They used only the wastegate. Superchips, IMO, were out of their
depth when the Bosch Motronic 20v turbo cars came along, so continued to
tune them like 10v turbo cars. They had to fool the ECU in to thinking
there was less boost than there actually was to increase power and
torque! They were not competent enough to write new code!! Not good!"


Out of interest, I know its a long shot, does anyone have a standard RS2 chip laying around?



Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on October 16, 2008, 11:42:03 AM
i agree with Rex, for 2 reasons, he has alot of experience with this, and the fact that pressure is directly proportional to knock for SI engines, so if the brain is not entirely sure whats going on with the pressure then it can't correctly determine the proper spark advance value for the engine, and it might knock...

the worst part is, not all knock can be heard/recorded from the ear/knock sensor...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 11:59:59 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on October 16, 2008, 11:42:03 AM
i agree with Rex, for 2 reasons, he has alot of experience with this, and the fact that pressure is directly proportional to knock for SI engines, so if the brain is not entirely sure whats going on with the pressure then it can't correctly determine the proper spark advance value for the engine, and it might knock...

the worst part is, not all knock can be heard/recorded from the ear/knock sensor...

And it uses more gas than Dads old RS2 did, Im guessing the reason for that is the chip as well.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: nordschleife on October 16, 2008, 01:20:41 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on October 16, 2008, 11:21:07 AM
Ive been emailing Rex in regards to removing the Superchip and returning the car to standard, here is hes reply for those of you that are interested:

Out of interest, I know its a long shot, does anyone have a standard RS2 laying around?





I'm picking you mean does anyone have a standard RS2 ECU or wastegate.

Anyone know what would happen if the boost valve was re-connected?  It would be interesting to see if the ECU shows any faults.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on October 16, 2008, 03:02:37 PM
get MRC chips and chuck them in your ECU (with the N75 reattached).
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on October 16, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
More gas = more powah!  ;D
Hows your car coming along Nik?  Have you decided about your wheels and paint touch ups etc?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 16, 2008, 06:05:24 PM
So if its like what Rex say they haven't even done anything to the ecu? They have only disconnected the plug and wound down the spring?
if thats the case reconnect the plug and unwind the spring a little and see what happens.
And if Im wrong and they have mucked with the ecu as well what have they done?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on October 16, 2008, 06:08:41 PM
Quote from: BB on October 16, 2008, 06:05:24 PM
So if its like what Rex say they haven't even done anything to the ecu? They have only disconnected the plug and wound down the spring?
if thats the case reconnect the plug and unwind the spring a little and see what happens.
And if Im wrong and they have mucked with the ecu as well what have they done?


From Rex's comments I think they mess with the fuel chip and just force the boost into 'always on' mode. Guess they boost chip might still be stock.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on October 16, 2008, 06:10:16 PM
but anyway.... in my very humble opinion the stock RS2 fuel/boost profiles are not nice to drive with, hence the suggestion of a mild MRC chip  ::)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 07:31:34 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on October 16, 2008, 06:10:16 PM
but anyway.... in my very humble opinion the stock RS2 fuel/boost profiles are not nice to drive with, hence the suggestion of a mild MRC chip  ::)

How come you dont like the standard RS2 chip Simon?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on October 16, 2008, 08:54:11 PM
mild like a cigarette?   ;D
do they have RAW?  >:D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: GTI's on October 16, 2008, 08:54:11 PM
mild like a cigarette?   ;D
do they have RAW?  >:D

???
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2008, 08:08:53 AM
Quote from: vert1 on October 16, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
More gas = more powah!  ;D
Hows your car coming along Nik?  Have you decided about your wheels and paint touch ups etc?

All I have done is service it.
I was going to get the wheels done when I was in Bathurst but it didnt work out, same with getting the bumpers painted. Should be done early next month.
Im also about to order a cambelt and related parts etc and will be getting some small trim parts off Wilco.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 17, 2008, 08:43:54 AM
From my yard of wrecked RS2's of course  :P
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2008, 08:48:08 AM
Quote from: wilco on October 17, 2008, 08:43:54 AM
From my yard of wrecked RS2's of course  :P

Haha, yes. Standard B4 Audi 80 parts :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 17, 2008, 09:36:57 AM
Can you ask Rex what they did do to the ECU then, and if that can be reversed, as the spring and plug part is pretty easy.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2008, 09:44:41 AM
Quote from: BB on October 17, 2008, 09:36:57 AM
Can you ask Rex what they did do to the ECU then, and if that can be reversed, as the spring and plug part is pretty easy.

They have rechipped it, all I have do do in regards to he ECU is replace the chips (there are 2).
Rex is trying to help me with standard chips atm.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 17, 2008, 10:02:28 AM
Cool, so are you going to get him to do the better mods or are you going back to standard? You may be disappointed with it as standard as Simon says.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2008, 10:31:56 AM
Quote from: BB on October 17, 2008, 10:02:28 AM
Cool, so are you going to get him to do the better mods or are you going back to standard? You may be disappointed with it as standard as Simon says.

Standard. I remember driving Dads old car and I didnt have a problem with the way that went. At the end of the day how fast is to fast enough? A standard RS2 will get to 60 mph in 4.8 sec's, is limited to 262km/h. I dont see the point of putting more stress on the engine/turbo etc.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on October 17, 2008, 04:15:44 PM
You would really have to be mean to it to get sub 5 secs.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on October 17, 2008, 04:33:09 PM
Yup, like side stepping the clutch.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2008, 05:56:56 PM
Quote from: spooln on October 17, 2008, 04:15:44 PM
You would really have to be mean to it to get sub 5 secs.
Quote from: GlenT on October 17, 2008, 04:33:09 PM
Yup, like side stepping the clutch.

Agreed, and Im not going to do it, but it can be done.

I can confirm that the car lights up all fours in the wet without playing with the clutch.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on October 17, 2008, 06:00:07 PM
Standard just feels too laggy to me, although I've only driven 2 RS2s. I guess you can get used to keeping the revs up, but I don't think it suits the mostly slow speeds you'll be doing on NZ roads (although that's worse for me driving mostly in AK city).

I'm not sure if the RS2 limits 'overboost' in the way a stock S2 does: that is a major pain as it can sometimes seem a bit random as to when the ECU will let you have full boost.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 21, 2008, 03:12:14 PM
 :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on October 21, 2008, 03:21:13 PM
P.S.... don't worry about dumping the clutch: the RS2 has a Torsen centre dif, but no LSD front and back. You will get wheelspin even in the dry  ;D

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 21, 2008, 07:32:32 PM
Your not scared that a classic RS2 might break from dumping the clutch at full noise ;D?
I have a new clutch in my 200 a satch and I actually would do it a few times .... In fact now youve given me an idea!
but i can understand Nics dosent want to abuse his car.
to be honest it dosent really hurt them. i mean you go and give your mate a tow and thrash the clutch and you dont expect it to die, they work much much better than you would think they would, and last much much longer :P
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on October 21, 2008, 07:45:54 PM
You may not blow the gearbox, diff and clutch but it will put alot of stress on the mounts
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on October 21, 2008, 07:56:17 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 20, 2008, 05:16:52 PM
The engine bay, still havent cleaned it:

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Its amazing how much bigger my S6 engine bay is compared to your car Nk,the throttle body is in front with much more room for radiator infront of engine etc
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 21, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on October 21, 2008, 07:45:54 PM
You may not blow the gearbox, diff and clutch but it will put alot of stress on the mounts

true, and the 5 pots like to lift up from a broken mount, i went in a 100 and the guy did this big start and then bunny hopped along with the engine smashing up and down and asking me what i thought it was :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 21, 2008, 08:39:06 PM
So anyway Nic  ;D what she called? ol blue?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Spinner on October 22, 2008, 10:43:54 AM
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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 11:15:36 AM
Mmmmm, Ursula ::)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Bullseye on October 22, 2008, 11:24:52 AM
Quote from: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 11:15:36 AM
Mmmmm, Ursula ::)

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Back on topic someone  . . . .

Then again call the RS2 Ursula  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 11:46:32 AM
Quote from: Bullseye on October 22, 2008, 11:24:52 AM
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Back on topic someone  . . . .

Then again call the RS2 Ursula  ;D
She looks far hotter in Dr No. You know, the famous bikini scene...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 22, 2008, 12:15:05 PM
Ursula Undress :P
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Bullseye on October 22, 2008, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 11:46:32 AM
She looks far hotter in Dr No. You know, the famous bikini scene...

. . . . I Know  ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsYVmh9Gtg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsYVmh9Gtg)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 22, 2008, 12:33:44 PM
Nice location.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 04:04:38 PM
With the alarm about to go in and the car going to get some plaint sorted in 2 weeks I was wondering if I should find a pair rear door handles that I should get painted and fitted to the front doors to delock them?

What do you guys think? And will rear door handles fit the front doors?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 04:18:14 PM
The rear handles won't fit the front as they're shorter.
Best leave it as is, just in case the alarm has a spaz and you need to manually un lock.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 04:33:31 PM
Quote from: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 04:18:14 PM
The rear handles won't fit the front as they're shorter.
Best leave it as is, just in case the alarm has a spaz and you need to manually un lock.

Thanks.
If it worked there would always be the lock in the boot to get into the car with.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 06:57:35 PM
Check this out Nik.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A5Q7Oa5GGY
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 07:39:04 PM
Quote from: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 06:57:35 PM
Check this out Nik.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A5Q7Oa5GGY


And side stepping the clutch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzI2uciaNmY&feature=related

Cringe!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on October 22, 2008, 07:51:08 PM
Oh they are so cool I want one now so much.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 08:07:50 PM
this is cool too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L9PL-WlY3Q&feature=related
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 08:31:17 PM
Quote from: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 08:07:50 PM
this is cool too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L9PL-WlY3Q&feature=related


So when are you going to start playing with your S6 Noel? ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 08:39:48 PM
Well Nik, have been lurking around the net for some info,really interesting stuff

http://www.intendedacceleration.com/s4___s6.htm

http://www.intendedacceleration.com/pricing.html


mmmmmmmm
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: John Stone on October 23, 2008, 06:38:46 AM
Quote from: qta4 on October 22, 2008, 08:39:48 PM
Well Nik, have been lurking around the net for some info,really interesting stuff

http://www.intendedacceleration.com/s4___s6.htm

http://www.intendedacceleration.com/pricing.html


mmmmmmmm

I guess you've been here?
http://www.034motorsport.com/
Thinking hard about the S4 on T/M at the moment too, it's an ok price as a donor............

John

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 23, 2008, 08:05:57 AM
I love all those youtube clips - the gas gauges are always in the red.  Second fastest moving gauge after the tacho.  :D

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: phil on October 23, 2008, 08:57:09 AM
I am driving from Napier to Cape Kidnappers and back on Tuesday. Wanna swap cars and have my rental for the day  ;) ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 23, 2008, 09:04:53 AM
Quote from: phil on October 23, 2008, 08:57:09 AM
I am driving from Napier to Cape Kidnappers and back on Tuesday. Wanna swap cars and have my rental for the day  ;) ;) ;D ;D

Only if its a 08 Toyota Corolla.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: phil on October 23, 2008, 09:13:51 AM
Yes I believe it is.

See you at Napier airport at 7:45am then for a swapsie LOL !!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 01, 2008, 01:56:04 PM
The RS2 is going to the painters on Monday to get the front and rear bumpers repainted:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FFLHBumper.jpg&hash=6e25f0cd0b21436ca4ca07c8ea1862a09012367b)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FUnderBumper.jpg&hash=f30aeb452cbec82aa2cded3afe8cbac36418e88c)

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on November 01, 2008, 01:57:39 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 01, 2008, 01:56:04 PM
The RS2 is going to the painters on Monday to get the front and rear bumpers repainted:

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Gonna get the black grills repainted too?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 01, 2008, 02:11:05 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 01, 2008, 01:57:39 PM
Gonna get the black grills repainted too?

Yip, and the front bumper fitted properly.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on November 01, 2008, 02:47:23 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 01, 2008, 02:11:05 PM
Yip, and the front bumper fitted properly.


Do you 'dare' to keep a tally of your project ?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 01, 2008, 03:26:03 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 01, 2008, 02:47:23 PM
Do you 'dare' to keep a tally of your project ?

Ive started a folder ;)

So far all I have done is service it, a wheel alignment, purchased a tyre to make a full set and thats it.
Next to come is the bumpers, Mr Ding to take some small supermarket dents out, powder coat/paint the wheels, replace the chip and the cam belt. Just general servicing and tidying up.
Are you waiting for something to go wrong Noel?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on November 01, 2008, 03:46:07 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 01, 2008, 03:26:03 PM
Ive started a folder ;)

So far all I have done is service it, a wheel alignment, purchased a tyre to make a full set and thats it.
Next to come is the bumpers, Mr Ding to take some small supermarket dents out, powder coat/paint the wheels, replace the chip and the cam belt. Just general servicing and tidying up.
Are you waiting for something to go wrong Noel?


No, its like a race car. Never add it up! it gets scary!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 01, 2008, 03:51:06 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 01, 2008, 03:46:07 PM
No, its like a race car. Never add it up! it gets scary!


Have you done the same with the RS4?

My brother reckons I spent over $50,000 on my Mk1 GTI . . . .
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on November 01, 2008, 03:57:07 PM
but it's an awesome mk1!

the RS2 looks like it'll scrub up well. >:D

Do they use a stencil to spray the porsche graphics on the calipers?

Once the honey comb is all nice and black again you got a mean machine!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: beeker on November 01, 2008, 04:02:09 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 01, 2008, 03:51:06 PM
Have you done the same with the RS4?

My brother reckons I spent over $50,000 on my Mk1 GTI . . . .


i dare not!
I started with the Ae86, and it gets scary!

PS. Dont add up what your woman costs you also....
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2008, 07:19:28 PM
Car is down at the painters, here are a few pics:

Front:

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Rear:

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Bottom of the front bumper:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on November 04, 2008, 07:24:34 PM
Whos doing the work?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on November 04, 2008, 07:25:13 PM
Looks like the front bumper has had plenty of curb love
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2008, 07:33:52 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on November 04, 2008, 07:24:34 PM
Whos doing the work?

Only the best in town.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on November 04, 2008, 07:34:28 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 01, 2008, 03:51:06 PM
Have you done the same with the RS4?

My brother reckons I spent over $50,000 on my Mk1 GTI . . . .


I reckon i have spent over $60k on my Mk1 , dont care any more ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on November 04, 2008, 07:35:35 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 04, 2008, 07:33:52 PM
Only the best in town.

Wich is?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: qta4 on November 04, 2008, 07:34:28 PM
I reckon i have spent over $60k on my Mk1 , dont care any more ;D

Neither do I. Its all about the passion for me.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: db_222 on November 04, 2008, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 04, 2008, 07:33:52 PM
Only the best in town.

hey Nik, pics look cool.

btw who are you using for the paint job? Because I am keen to get my 130 next year..
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Angle on November 04, 2008, 08:25:56 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 04, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Neither do I. Its all about the passion for me.



I was talking to Carl about this the other day. I reckon it's slightly addictive because it certainly isn't pragmatic.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on November 04, 2008, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 04, 2008, 07:19:28 PM
Car is down at the painters, here are a few pics:

Bottom of the front bumper:

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The front bumper doesnt look all that bad Nik, considering car is 13 years old
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2008, 08:35:13 PM
Quote from: db_222 on November 04, 2008, 08:22:03 PM
hey Nik, pics look cool.

btw who are you using for the paint job? Because I am keen to get my 130 next year..

CCR. Not the cheapest in town but the best. The just painted Dads E30 M3.
If you want to Targa your car and/or still put it on the track I get a good paint job instead of a great one.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on November 04, 2008, 08:42:41 PM
I think I would have spent about $10,000 on my mk1 over the years. Ive had it for about 8 years tho.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Hoff on November 04, 2008, 09:18:11 PM
Tried to total my car up last weel got to $10000 and stopped.


How long have they got ur car for?... so chris is back at work then??
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on November 04, 2008, 09:47:55 PM
looks like some sort of ring clamp or something where the intercooler connects to the pipe from the crossmember: essential as factory design is O-ring that always fails.

I've had the S2 more than 7 years now: stopped counting at around $15k mods/repairs, but only spent a bit on maintenance in recent years.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2008, 09:52:21 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on November 04, 2008, 09:47:55 PM
looks like some sort of ring clamp or something where the intercooler connects to the pipe from the crossmember: essential as factory design is O-ring that always fails.


Are you staying its missing on my car Simon?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on November 05, 2008, 08:27:59 AM
I was going to suggest you get the intercooler pressure tested but your not low on boost eh so it must be ok, the 200 ones leak quite often.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on November 05, 2008, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 04, 2008, 09:52:21 PM
Are you staying its missing on my car Simon?

...the opposite - looks like it has some sort of extra clamp there: from the factory there is just a rubber o-ring inside the intercooler pipe: they tend to come loose and cause a major leak. I've added a small silicone hose with two clamps: from the photo it looks like your car may have the same.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 18, 2008, 01:01:28 PM
Well Ive had the bumpers painted, there has been a small paint reaction on the front bumper so it has to go back.
Also, this weekend its going to the dent removal man, $250 to have seven panels sorted, seems to be a good deal to me ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Hoff on November 18, 2008, 05:49:36 PM
who is your dent removal man?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on November 19, 2008, 07:55:05 PM
How do they do that dent removal :P I guess special tools to reach hard to get areas and interior panel removing to get access?
I would be scared that you would spend your whole time going to quotes or fielding ph calls about jobs that were inaccessible or too big and needed pulling, new panels and painting.
I would love to see before and after shots of these dents Nic.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 19, 2008, 07:57:35 PM
Quote from: BB on November 19, 2008, 07:55:05 PM
How do they do that dent removal :P I guess special tools to reach hard to get areas and interior panel removing to get access?
I would be scared that you would spend your whole time going to quotes or fielding ph calls about jobs that were inaccessible or too big and needed pulling, new panels and painting.
I would love to see before and after shots of these dents Nic.

Ill give it its second clean this week tomorrow and take some pics for you Jem.

Oh, and its Nik with a K not a C :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 25, 2008, 07:32:16 PM
I took some pics of the supermarket dents that were in the car but they didnt show up to well in the shots. The car looks great though, nice and straight, yay!

Also, Ive just replaced a steel power steering pipe that runs down the side of the engine.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FAfterBumperspainted.jpg&hash=7f06ddb39817235c4de223eece3305f3310247a1)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on November 25, 2008, 07:34:51 PM
Car looks great Nik, are you bringing it to Gregs track day?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 25, 2008, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: qta4 on November 25, 2008, 07:34:51 PM
Car looks great Nik, are you bringing it to Gregs track day?

Im not doing Gregs track day this year but might come up for a look.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on November 25, 2008, 07:43:09 PM
WE will all look forward to meeting the bluebeast Nik.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: old4130 on November 25, 2008, 07:45:28 PM
Looking great Nik !  8)

Glad its getting the love it deserves
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: John Stone on November 25, 2008, 10:05:10 PM
Perhaps we could twist your arm to bring it to the Concours Show ;)

John
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 25, 2008, 10:20:56 PM
Quote from: John Stone on November 25, 2008, 10:05:10 PM
Perhaps we could twist your arm to bring it to the Concours Show ;)

John

Its not looking that good John.
It still have stone chips up the sides of the car etc. Its tidy but not something Id be happy to park at the Concours.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: WRURQ on November 26, 2008, 09:52:35 PM
Go on Nik, would look great next to mine, mine is not concourse either!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: John Stone on November 27, 2008, 05:58:42 AM
Quote from: RS2 on November 26, 2008, 09:52:35 PM
Go on Nik, would look great next to mine, mine is not concourse either!
Al, can you clear your mailbox

John
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on November 27, 2008, 05:07:43 PM
Every time I read this thread I get more envious: that car in that colour  ;D

How are things going with the induction system? Have you got boost under correct control yet?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2008, 08:15:08 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on November 27, 2008, 05:07:43 PM
Every time I read this thread I get more envious: that car in that colour  ;D


Hehe, Im loving it :)

Quote from: SimonS2 on November 27, 2008, 05:07:43 PM

How are things going with the induction system? Have you got boost under correct control yet?


Not yet, but working on it.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on November 28, 2008, 08:51:38 AM
People get the whole concourse thing wrong, only a few people actually put there cars into the concourse competition. The rest is just a car show. if your car is interesting rare or makes up the correct time lines/model etc then bring it! If it fits, not whether its in immaculate condition or not. Obviously a real untidy car is no good but a good clean example is fine.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on November 28, 2008, 09:17:15 AM
Agreed. The concours entrants, some owners wear white gloves to touch the cars, and a lot come in on trailers (while I admire the quality of the work on these cars, f you cant drive your car around I think you miss a huge part of the fun of owning it). The rest is as per BB's comments.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 04, 2008, 10:17:38 AM
I changed the plugs on the RS2 last night, this is what the old ones looked like:

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And this is what the back of the car has always looked like:

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Im guessing its safe to say its running rich?

Ill be putting that down to the stupid Superchip . . . .
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on December 04, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I would have thought the RS2 would have the tripple point plugs like the GTI golfs?
Rich is better than lean, What about having it just re-mapped for the fueling?
You did really well getting an RS2 for the money.
Doesn't matter if you need to do a bit of work to get her up to scratch.
Not many in the world let alone NZ.
I'd love to own one  :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on December 04, 2008, 09:49:10 PM
It could be other things Nic like age and milage, possible coolant temp sensor problems making it turn the choke on to long, old blowby hoses sucking shut or leaking etc, old injectors leaking.
But it could be the chip as well.
Philistines, playing with such a well rounded beast.   
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on December 05, 2008, 07:39:07 AM
No idea about Superchips, but I think most after-market chips for the S2 tend to run lean (factory is apparently rich at hig revs to keep cool and giver longer life, assume RS2 is similar).

I still suggest you look for good chips, such as MRC ones, as the factory profiles are not so nice anyway (lag). 
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on December 05, 2008, 07:40:29 AM
BTW: my plugs are the opposite of yours: dry and a bit cracked around the spark, probably from detonation.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 17, 2009, 10:46:08 AM

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Shed.jpg&hash=354b74e19d3d68c0eca161ae2b992eeac0b20d20)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: WRURQ on January 17, 2009, 06:07:09 PM
Nice picture really shows off the Blue...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 23, 2009, 03:19:34 PM
This is a pic of my RS2 after using a clay bar and polish, I spent 7+ hours working on it:

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Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Angle on January 23, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Where did you get your clay from?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 23, 2009, 05:53:38 PM
Quote from: AngleBox on January 23, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Where did you get your clay from?

Its was Meguiars clay bar.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on January 24, 2009, 05:44:48 PM
Thats what we like to see Nik, fruits of hard work.
Clay bars are great, My Ute had never been polished since new (7 years)
Did the claybar and polish on it and looks like new again.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on January 25, 2009, 08:12:47 AM
I'm going to give the claybar a go today. Is there any brand in specific or are they all the same?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 25, 2009, 09:11:35 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on January 25, 2009, 08:12:47 AM
I'm going to give the claybar a go today. Is there any brand in specific or are they all the same?

Ive only used Meguiars.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on January 25, 2009, 03:18:08 PM
well i got the mothers clay bar kit, and its AWESOME!!!!!!!! i was not too happy with the paint on the beemer, but its really, only hickup on the car now is the stonechips, dents on the sides, and the falling headlining...

big ups for the claybars...  ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on January 28, 2009, 04:59:07 PM
You should take a look at this guys work.
6000 pounds for a small tub of wax! Insane.
I'm envious of him with all the exotic cars he caresses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkmZveqyU5E&NR=1
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 28, 2009, 05:41:58 PM
Quote from: GlenT on January 28, 2009, 04:59:07 PM
You should take a look at this guys work.
6000 pounds for a small tub of wax! Insane.
I'm envious of him with all the exotic cars he caresses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkmZveqyU5E&NR=1

That is crazy, makes my 7+ hours look like nothing!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on January 28, 2009, 09:16:44 PM
You could've paid him 5000 pounds to detail your car while you kicked your feet up and had a brandy.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 08:19:40 AM
went for a rip in this beast the other day.  :o
He's just figured out how to get full boost!
WOW! Now that car definitly has a stupid amount of power.
Serious undie filling stuff.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2FRS2-01.jpg&hash=52f132f611b3c57f87104247c77878f0044b612a)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on January 30, 2009, 08:37:42 AM
Wow did it really feel that powerful? Cause its takes a lot to fill your undies.
Im so glad Nik got that car he really is a deserving owner and they are just so fine.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 08:40:37 AM
It's chipped and has coilovers from Spooln, Miltech and it is the fastest Audi I've ever been in!
By far!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on January 30, 2009, 09:01:27 AM
Fun!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 09:09:06 AM
I think the chip came from Rexy beast 
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2009, 09:52:12 AM
Quote from: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 08:19:40 AM
went for a rip in this beast the other day.  :o
He's just figured out how to get full boost!
WOW! Now that car definitly has a stupid amount of power.
Serious undie filling stuff.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2FRS2-01.jpg&hash=52f132f611b3c57f87104247c77878f0044b612a)

Andres car is looking good.
What did he do to get full boost and how do you define full boost? After all they are 20 pound standard.
Does he have a boost gauge?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on January 30, 2009, 09:56:58 AM
I used to see that one around albany a lot.  Nice lookin car!  Wish I got to have a go!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2009, 10:14:01 AM
Quote from: 5-pot on January 30, 2009, 09:56:58 AM
I used to see that one around albany a lot.  Nice lookin car!  Wish I got to have a go!

ZU**** is Dads old car, Ive had a turn in that one ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
He's pretty approachable ask him!
It used to go awesome! Now it's just terrifying  >:D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2009, 10:25:44 AM
Quote from: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
He's pretty approachable ask him!
It used to go awesome! Now it's just terrifying  >:D

I have spoken to him a number of times, he seems a nice bloke.
I think what he has done is what Im trying to reverse on mine IE Mechanical Boost. . .  :-\

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on January 30, 2009, 09:52:01 PM
He'll fry his rings
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on January 30, 2009, 10:55:44 PM
and replace like the two clutches in 3 yrs  :D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on January 30, 2009, 10:58:55 PM
Hes got the speed bug thats for sure.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on February 01, 2009, 10:10:48 PM
How did you get on with the paint touch ups Nik?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 27, 2009, 08:13:24 AM
Fitted 4 new tyres to the RS2 yesterday 225/45/17 Goodyear F1 GSD3's. They have improved the car no end, it turns in better, has lighter steering and doesn't tramline anymore, its so much more relaxing to drive.
I haven't had a wheel alignment yet, that will be done shortly when my new top mounts arrive.
Also, after poking around inside the wheel arches the front brake pads are getting low so Ill be replacing them shortly as well.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on March 27, 2009, 08:42:02 AM
Great what new tyres can do eh, absolutely transformed the jetta.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 27, 2009, 09:55:45 AM
Quote from: BB on March 27, 2009, 08:42:02 AM
Great what new tyres can do eh, absolutely transformed the jetta.

True Jem.
One thing a lot of people don't know is that an RS2 only has a 7 inch wide rim, crazing in IMO to have a 245/40/17 fitted to a rim that wide, well excluding the factory Dunlop which was labelled a 245/40/17 but was know where near as wide as 245.
Another issue apart from the wide tyre on a narrow rim is tyres rubbing on the rear suspension on the RS2. Once my rims were off the car it could be easily seen where the 235/45/17's had been rubbing on suspension arms.


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on March 27, 2009, 12:46:00 PM
Ive got 245 contis on mine and theres co issues. I dont really flog it though
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Poonmobile on March 27, 2009, 03:51:51 PM
get bigger rims ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 04, 2009, 09:01:12 AM
Ive just ordered these from the UK:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brake-Decal-sticker-fit-Audi-Porsche-RS2-911-Caliper-x5_W0QQitemZ200313934114QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item200313934114&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 09, 2009, 01:52:55 PM
Finally I have found (after 6 months of looking) a cargo cover for the RS2, yay!
Should be in my hands next week.
My Porsche brake decals should be here in the next few days, also my new brake pads should be here on the weekend.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: ritmo on April 09, 2009, 06:24:04 PM
So after 6 months, what's it like Nik?

I know at the moment you still getting up to a very presentable state, but.. cosmectics aside...how is she?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 10, 2009, 08:38:59 AM
Quote from: ritmo on April 09, 2009, 06:24:04 PM
So after 6 months, what's it like Nik?

I know at the moment you still getting up to a very presentable state, but.. cosmectics aside...how is she?

Its really good thanks Terry, no issues really to speak of. Its an easy car to spend money on though.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 14, 2009, 02:10:22 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on April 09, 2009, 01:52:55 PM
Finally I have found (after 6 months of looking) a cargo cover for the RS2, yay!
Should be in my hands next week.
My Porsche brake decals should be here in the next few days, also my new brake pads should be here on the weekend.


I have my cargo cover sitting nicely in my boot of the RS2 thanks to my brother picking it up for me in Auckland.
And MJH arrived back in NZ from the UK with a full set of brake pads for the car as well :)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 01, 2009, 02:17:51 PM
Here are some parts for the RS2 that I have acquired of late:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2parts.jpg&hash=f074db9e3152027e71592aa8872511a7a1882378)

Textar (OEM) brake pads. Thanks to MJH for picking them up from Design 911 and bringing them home for me.

RS2 top mounts. Thanks Simon MkII at Giltraps and Turbed_85_gti for picking them up for me.

Also my Porsche caliper decals arrived from Super Graphics in the UK.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 01, 2009, 03:39:19 PM
On the plans for the next 2 months are:

- Fit new top mounts

- Paint calipers, apply decals.

- Fit new pads

- Get rims powder coated

- Purchase Roose Motorsport intake hose kit

- Purchase RS2 cambelt, tensioners, waterpump etc


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: mjh on May 01, 2009, 03:52:02 PM
And given the state of the RS2 today I hope you clean the bloody thing.............
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 01, 2009, 03:54:06 PM
Quote from: mjh on May 01, 2009, 03:52:02 PM
And given the state of the RS2 today I hope you clean the bloody thing.............

Rich coming from you, the RS2 is know where as bad as the 7 series you are driving today :P

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 11, 2009, 10:49:16 AM
On Friday I had me new brake pads fitted, discs skimmed, brake fluid changed and my new top mounts added. What a difference the top mounts made, no more knocking in the suspension, the car turns in better and feels more planted on the road. Im very happy :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on May 12, 2009, 08:56:06 AM
It makes a good difference doesn't it ;) unlike jap cars that always feel dead a euro car really comes alive when the bushes and stuff are all set up right.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: old4130 on May 12, 2009, 02:22:07 PM
Great stuff Nik...!

Glad its getting love the love it deserves

Quote from: mjh on May 01, 2009, 03:52:02 PM
And given the state of the RS2 today I hope you clean the bloody thing.............

Nothing wrong with a dirty German car.. especially that 'driven' look  8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SteveC on May 12, 2009, 02:26:51 PM
Quote from: X 130R on May 12, 2009, 02:22:07 PM
Great stuff Nik...!

Glad its getting love the love it deserves

Nothing wrong with a dirty German car.. especially that 'driven' look  8)

absolutely, saw an absolutely filthy V8 allroad at german auto once, had the speedlines etched in the muck, wicked

but the best I saw was a dark blue fazza 456GT all dirty and streaked
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on May 12, 2009, 04:10:05 PM
Good work Nik.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 22, 2009, 02:10:09 PM
Roose intake pipes are on there way.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: mjh on May 23, 2009, 01:22:11 AM
Nik, I hear there was confusion in the ordering process for your Roose pipes and the ones ordered are actually PINK!!!!!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 23, 2009, 09:55:50 AM
Quote from: mjh on May 23, 2009, 01:22:11 AM
Nik, I hear there was confusion in the ordering process for your Roose pipes and the ones ordered are actually PINK!!!!!

Yeah right! :)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 03, 2009, 01:48:29 PM
Well my parts arrived yesterday thanks to MJH:

Roose Boost Pipes:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Roosepipes.jpg&hash=8c43b7e6bf093d6d347f85a434a440ebff270609)

Don't ask what they cost  :o The main reason for going to Roose was that they stock these parts on the shelf. Samco's you have to group buy through the S2 Forum and the price is about the same.


Cambelt parts:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2cambeltparts.jpg&hash=3c9d40effb7f59d5b8d91d537df8ac5693bb2a43)


and I also purchased a 710N DV.


I should be getting in all fitted next week.

I'm also changing the oil again, this time Ill be using Total Quartz 9000 SM which is a fully synthetic 5W40.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on June 03, 2009, 01:53:41 PM
good Work nik

enough Silicone there to make Pam Anderson green with envy

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2009, 02:20:38 PM
One thing I missed out in this topic was the replacement wheel nuts I had to replace due to some clown rounding off the factory alloy nuts with a rattle gun.
I found the nuts at a used Porsche parts shop in Levin called Autobarn. Paul the owner was a top bloke, sent me the nuts before Id even paid for them and instead of sending me the 8 I asked for he gave me 10! I was well impressed.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on June 04, 2009, 04:24:20 PM
He probably sent you 10 because he was thinking Porsche = 5 stud hubs
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2009, 05:15:33 PM
Quote from: Simon MkII on June 04, 2009, 04:24:20 PM
He probably sent you 10 because he was thinking Porsche = 5 stud hubs

Yeah, maybe, but I only asked for 8 and the car also has 4 factory locking nuts.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on June 04, 2009, 05:45:11 PM
Nice stuff Nik ;) I like the black hoses better than the samco blue ;)
The joy of exotic Audi ownership is spending the right money in the right places and your doing a wicked job.
You so deserve that car.
What an awsum classic it is.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on June 04, 2009, 09:44:38 PM
Paul is great, top bloke to deal with.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on June 04, 2009, 10:54:36 PM
The cambelt looks nice and MEATY!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 05, 2009, 01:22:59 AM
Quote from: BB on June 04, 2009, 05:45:11 PM
;) I like the black hoses better than the samco blue ;)
My Samco's are black  ;)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on June 05, 2009, 08:24:26 AM
I was wondering if they were all blue. I've only ever seen blue.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 05, 2009, 10:34:53 AM
Quote from: vert1 on June 04, 2009, 09:44:38 PM
Paul is great, top bloke to deal with.

Yip, and Gary from Europacific is a good bloke as well. My mirror lense arrived this morning, I only ordered in yesterday afternoon!

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 05, 2009, 10:37:02 AM
Quote from: BB on June 04, 2009, 05:45:11 PM
Nice stuff Nik ;) I like the black hoses better than the samco blue ;)
The joy of exotic Audi ownership is spending the right money in the right places and your doing a wicked job.
You so deserve that car.
What an awsum classic it is.

Cheers Jem

Once I have the wheels and calipers painted and the cambelt and boost pipes fitted I might add up all the bills since I purchased the car.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on June 05, 2009, 10:43:14 AM
Word of advice nik..

dont look at the bills.. unless your ready to cringe :P

just throw them away in merry ignorance.. and know you have spent money on somethign you are truely passionate about :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: mjh on June 05, 2009, 10:43:39 AM
Never add up the bills - always bad news!!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on June 05, 2009, 12:44:04 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on June 05, 2009, 10:37:02 AM
I might add up all the bills since I purchased the car.


That is a really bad idea.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Filx on June 05, 2009, 01:12:21 PM
Quote from: Ante on June 05, 2009, 10:43:14 AM
dont look at the bills.. unless your ready to cringe :P

just throw them away in merry ignorance.. and know you have spent money on somethign you are truely passionate about :)

Quoted for truth!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on June 05, 2009, 08:27:02 PM
Just enjoy Nik, who cares what it owes you.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on June 09, 2009, 08:45:36 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on June 04, 2009, 05:15:33 PM
Yeah, maybe, but I only asked for 8 and the car also has 4 factory locking nuts.


I would recommend buying a "soft" socket for those magnesium alloy wheel nuts Nik, and keep it in the glove box.
Make sure it's always used when you take it to a garage or tyre shop.
It's ok if your doing it yourself and are gentle. But when some uneducated twit winds the crap out of them with the rattle gun set to "destroy" it stuffs them as you've found out.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 09, 2009, 04:30:13 PM
Just had the car back from getting the intake pipes, cambelt, water pump and all the other little bits fitted, yay!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on June 09, 2009, 04:33:13 PM
Nice.
That'll be a cheap invoice ::)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 09, 2009, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: GlenT on June 09, 2009, 04:33:13 PM
Nice.
That'll be a cheap invoice ::)

Roose Motorsport intake pipes cost 242.00 pounds (including freight) which is $625NZ

Water pump, cambelt, tensioning damper etc plus an oil filter, 710N and a pair of front top mounts were $228 pounds which is $590NZ

Labour was $380 to fit the above excluding the top mounts (which are not for me).


Total: $1,595.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: slowburn on June 09, 2009, 05:47:18 PM
sound really really reasonable to me,nice ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 09, 2009, 07:30:57 PM
Quote from: slowburn on June 09, 2009, 05:47:18 PM
sound really really reasonable to me,nice ;D

All the parts are genuine Audi parts from the UK. Turned out to be a lot cheaper. I didn't have to pay freight because a mate brought the parts home for me though and I got a good price on parts.

For example the front top mounts in NZ (at a discounted price) was $130NZ. The same parts from the UK $21.00 pounds which equals $55.00NZ. The oil filter was $3.20 pounds equaling $8.50NZ. I think the last time I purchased a filter from the local dealer it cost me either $25 or $35NZ.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2009, 08:35:05 AM
Pics of the underside of my RS2:

Rear suspension:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2rearsuspension.jpg&hash=c6f545886e874733865a2837a64f292cc07010fa)

Front wishbone:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2wishbone.jpg&hash=29a366ea37587fc1d676f9ed7d86e8e793e97c14)

From the front:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2undersidefront.jpg&hash=83e4249d6ff44e43e1e858f83a28451d55aa9965)

From the rear:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2underside.jpg&hash=686802275b6b45d60153074477cf941413e6e371)

Looks like a muffler has been removed at some point?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: veedubman on June 25, 2009, 08:52:00 AM
Wow thats a real shoddy exhaust job...

someone put a mild steel section inline with the rest of the stainless...
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 09:32:54 AM
Yeah, someone has removed the resonator box.
Cats don't look right to me either.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on June 25, 2009, 10:20:47 AM
Sounds like a good excuse to get a new exhaust.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2009, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: Simon MkII on June 25, 2009, 10:20:47 AM
Sounds like a good excuse to get a new exhaust.

Yip, one day, doesnt sounds to bad and it isnt loud.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 10:54:01 AM
I think a typical aftermarket system will be bigger diameter, better flowing CATs (or no CAT), and less muffler resistance... so what you have now may actually work OK.

Ideal system includes downpipe, and single large pipe to get rid of that stupid split system Audi did on these cars (I think it was to get 2 CATs in).
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2009, 11:10:18 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 10:54:01 AM
I think a typical aftermarket system will be bigger diameter, better flowing CATs (or no CAT), and less muffler resistance... so what you have now may actually work OK.

Ideal system includes downpipe, and single large pipe to get rid of that stupid split system Audi did on these cars (I think it was to get 2 CATs in).

No way when I get a new exhaust will it have CAT's in it.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on June 25, 2009, 11:15:51 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on June 25, 2009, 11:10:18 AM
No way when I get a new exhaust will it have CAT's in it.

Good man - the ones that are in there will be well and truely poked by now anyway.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 11:32:38 AM
Those look like after-market CATS to me, so may be worth keeping. Perhaps part of the Superchips work?

Best system is single pipe with one big high-flow CAT (expensive).
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 11:39:04 AM
like this  :)...
http://www.supersprint.com/USP0000aud822.asp
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2009, 11:45:08 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 11:39:04 AM
like this  :)...
http://www.supersprint.com/USP0000aud822.asp

That looks nice but I always get scared when I dont see prices anywhere . . .
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2009, 11:45:55 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 11:32:38 AM
Those look like after-market CATS to me, so may be worth keeping. Perhaps part of the Superchips work?

Best system is single pipe with one big high-flow CAT (expensive).
I might post a pic up on S2forum to see if they have any idea where the CAT's are from.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on June 25, 2009, 03:52:49 PM
Sexy Time zorst! http://www.rs-zwei.com/
(bit OTT)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS4 on June 25, 2009, 09:18:15 PM
Supersprint full system Turbo downpipe and metallic Cat, with centre and rear exhausts $4800, or downpipe kit without cat , with centre and rear muflers $3800
Milltek cat back $2750.
Just for reference includes gst and all freight (air)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on July 06, 2009, 09:04:11 PM
just found this....
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on July 06, 2009, 11:44:30 PM
That's the north shore one.  Used to see it on a regular basis up in Albany when I worked up there.  Really, really nice machine!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 07, 2009, 07:16:13 AM
Quote from: 5-pot on July 06, 2009, 11:44:30 PM
That's the north shore one.  Used to see it on a regular basis up in Albany when I worked up there.  Really, really nice machine!

My Fathers old RS2, the above pic is when he owned it.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on July 07, 2009, 08:36:52 AM
Well, it's hawt! ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on July 07, 2009, 09:43:15 AM
That blue one is in our workshop at the moment.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on July 07, 2009, 09:44:24 AM
Is the RS2 the most potent version of the 20v 5-pot engines or was that in the URQs?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on July 07, 2009, 09:45:49 AM
Rs2 was or was it the sport quattro?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on July 07, 2009, 09:47:12 AM
No, definitely the RS2 with 320BHP, out of the road going ones.  The sport q had 308BHP.

Of the race cars, the IMSA GTO car had upwards of 700 and the pikes peak special even more apparently!!! :o
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on July 07, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
The Dahlbak golf proves over a 1000 is possible out of the 2.1 5-pot. So at 320 is is positively under stressed and should be thrashed relentlessly everyday ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: spooln on July 07, 2009, 11:24:52 AM
With custom or upgraded everything.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 07, 2009, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on July 07, 2009, 09:47:12 AM
No, definitely the RS2 with 320BHP, out of the road going ones.  The sport q had 308BHP.

Of the race cars, the IMSA GTO car had upwards of 700 and the pikes peak special even more apparently!!! :o

RS2's are 315BHP.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on July 08, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
Quote from: spooln on July 07, 2009, 11:24:52 AM
With custom or upgraded everything.
True, I think the block is standard in the darlback golf tho, he said he was interested in seeing how far the 2.1 5-pot could go. They often have to do a lot of block strengthening on big HP cars but I'm fairly sure the dahlback block is standard.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on July 10, 2009, 08:00:27 PM
Even if the block is standard, i would think that everything else in the engine is custom, thats quite a few bits Jem.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on July 11, 2009, 09:30:57 AM
But what is my point Noel? How far a standard 2.1 block can go, its not about what bits you put on it.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: qta4 on July 11, 2009, 09:38:40 AM
But Jeremy, there are lots of engine blocks that rermain essentially standard, it is just not the Audi 5 cyl one, i can think of many, that produce some insane amount of power.

Conrods are the weakest part, valve train get changed trying to increase performance, also pistons to reduce or increase compression, and strength.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 5-pot on July 12, 2009, 04:18:32 PM
The toyota 2JZ motors are supposedly renowned for being able to handle 700+hp on a factory bottom end!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on July 12, 2009, 05:21:02 PM
Yes Noel there are lots but we were talking 5-pots.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2009, 02:02:09 PM

My lastest purchase for the RS2 arrived today:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frotors.jpg&hash=d3f1aa79c9cdf4f4f0c10134ef7a65fe1a0674e8)

PITA that I had to buy new front rotors since only a few months ago the I had all the discs skimmed and new pads put in. As Bsting, Wilco and OOOO can testify after going around the Taupo the discs were warped.

Anyway I got these Zimmermann discs locally for a steal, and they had them in stock (bonus).

I purchased them though Brad at NZ Brake Co, top bloke and very helpful, if you want his email address let me know.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: robh on July 27, 2009, 02:52:18 PM
I've been told by a few different people that skimming doesn't really last very long, once they are warped they are warped, especially if you put it on the track.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2009, 02:55:28 PM
Quote from: robh on July 27, 2009, 02:52:18 PM
I've been told by a few different people that skimming doesn't really last very long, once they are warped they are warped, especially if you put it on the track.

Mine werent warped, just had lips so I had them skimmed for the new pads I put in.
Only lasted weeks though. Infact I think the person that skimmed then should have told me the were border line or not worth doing.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: deedub on July 27, 2009, 03:08:04 PM
Wow those discs are thick :o Are they heavy?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2009, 03:26:41 PM
Quote from: deedub on July 27, 2009, 03:08:04 PM
Wow those discs are thick :o Are they heavy?

Biggish, 304mm X 32mm.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Trofeo on July 27, 2009, 03:39:11 PM
It may not just have been that they were worn that caused them to warp. Did you use race pads at taupo?

It is the heat that warps them and if you run road pads on the track you will almost certainly get them hot enough to warp. I warped an almost new set of cross-drilled rotors in my S3 at pukekohe and that isn't even a bad track for brakes.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2009, 03:53:30 PM
Quote from: TrofeoRacer on July 27, 2009, 03:39:11 PM
It may not just have been that they were worn that caused them to warp. Did you use race pads at taupo?

It is the heat that warps them and if you run road pads on the track you will almost certainly get them hot enough to warp. I warped an almost new set of cross-drilled rotors in my S3 at pukekohe and that isn't even a bad track for brakes.

I only drove it round the track for one lap before everyone arrived at the track and I didnt even go fast.
Then I took Bsting, Wilco and OOOO out for the siteing laps which are like 100km/h max speed.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Trofeo on July 27, 2009, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on July 27, 2009, 03:53:30 PM
I only drove it round the track for one lap before everyone arrived at the track and I didnt even go fast.
Then I took Bsting, Wilco and OOOO out for the siteing laps which are like 100km/h max speed.

oh right - they should handle more than that!!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on July 27, 2009, 04:29:10 PM
Damn I shouldn't have had that last doughnut.

Rotors look a lot bigger than mine but only 1mm thicker each side.  Mine are 304x30mm.  Maybe there's more meat on the RS2 ones?
Hey don't chuck out your old ones just yet as I'd like to try one for offset etc.  What's the overall height of the rotor please?

Thanks
W.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 28, 2009, 07:16:45 AM
Quote from: wilco on July 27, 2009, 04:29:10 PM
Damn I shouldn't have had that last doughnut.

Rotors look a lot bigger than mine but only 1mm thicker each side.  Mine are 304x30mm.  Maybe there's more meat on the RS2 ones?
Hey don't chuck out your old ones just yet as I'd like to try one for offset etc.  What's the overall height of the rotor please?

Thanks
W.

You want the measurement of the hub Steve?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on July 28, 2009, 09:02:39 AM
Just the overall height of the rotor thanks. Lie it flat & measure to top.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 14, 2009, 07:37:30 AM
The new discs are now fitted to the front of the RS2:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2newbrakes.jpg&hash=173b73003762862ae6062b0673230b196d122805)

I painted the hub area black so they dont look manky and rusty over time.


Wilco, Ive kept my old discs if you want them?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 14, 2009, 07:49:49 AM
I also replaced the DV last weekend with an 710N. The spring in the old DV had gone soft. Now the DV only goes off on when driving the car more aggressively and are higher RPM. The noise is now sharper and doesn't flutter.

For those who are interested, to replace the DV in an S2/RS2 you need to take out the drivers side headlight (RHD car) and a few bits of plastic to access the DV. Easy job, took about 50 minutes to do it with care.
If you haven't replaced the DV on your S2/RS2 its well worth replacing.

Also, to take out the light, two screws are hidden under the light behind the small body strip above the bumper.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on August 15, 2009, 08:18:19 AM
You didn't mange to slice the top nearly off your finger holding those discs did you?
I picked up a big rotor at 0800racebrakes once and the inside edge was a razor :o man i gave myself a good cut, so watch out kids.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on August 15, 2009, 08:51:43 AM
yea, taking out the headlight is a good idea, i remember Rex changing his on his S2 with the light still on, and his knuckles felt the consequences....
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 04, 2009, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on August 15, 2009, 08:51:43 AM
yea, taking out the headlight is a good idea, i remember Rex changing his on his S2 with the light still on, and his knuckles felt the consequences....

I think the RS2 has a larger airbox so this is a no go.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 04, 2009, 08:47:28 AM
A few days ago I purchased 3 light bulbs for the dash cluster. The ones that need replacing are the clock, outside temp gauge and the one between the 2000-3000rpm mark (its been like this since I purchased the car).
When I purchased the bulbs the young parts guy at Eurocity suggested that I get the service department to replace them as its a tricky job. Turns out its only a 10 minute job: http://www.s2central.net/main_frame.html so if I can find the time Ill give it a bash this weekend.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on September 04, 2009, 08:59:21 AM
Yeah thats dead easy to do, steering wheel off, top column cover off, 2 screws and dash pod tilts out from the top. 2 multipin connectors and it's on the bench. Take a bit of time to put the packing pieces and felt back so it doesn't rattle afterwards.

S.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 04, 2009, 10:27:58 AM
Quote from: wilco on September 04, 2009, 08:59:21 AM
Yeah thats dead easy to do, steering wheel off, top column cover off, 2 screws and dash pod tilts out from the top. 2 multipin connectors and it's on the bench. Take a bit of time to put the packing pieces and felt back so it doesn't rattle afterwards.

S.

Dont even have to take the wheel off from what I read on S2 Central Steve, Im not that keen playing with airbag steering wheels.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 04, 2009, 01:23:57 PM
I thought the outside temp gague light is tough as it is a tiny bulb soldered on to the board. That's the only one that has given up in my dash... I will fix it if it is only a 10 min job.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on September 04, 2009, 01:27:55 PM
Oh OK, I've always had to but thats with the 80 wheel, RS may be smaller diameter?  Airbags are no problem, just power down the whole car a few minutes prior and remove carefully & lay face down out of the way... the airbag that is.  But if you can do it without removing the wheel then that saves quite a bit of dicking around. Good luck and if I hear a loud bang from the east this weekend I'll know what it is.  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GlenT on September 04, 2009, 02:39:53 PM
Face down?
Don't you mean front side up?
You should never sit an air bag with the face on the bench.
If it were to ever go off (I know, the chances are minute) then it becomes a cannon ball. As the inflating bag fires the unit to God knows where.
If you sit it face up and it were to go off then all that will happen is the bag will pop up.
Plus you wont mark the face on the bench if it's face up.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 04, 2009, 03:38:58 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 04, 2009, 01:23:57 PM
I thought the outside temp gague light is tough as it is a tiny bulb soldered on to the board. That's the only one that has given up in my dash... I will fix it if it is only a 10 min job.

I told the parts guy what I need, he gave me 3 blubs the same, guess Ill find out over the weekend . . .
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on September 04, 2009, 04:59:54 PM
Quote from: GlenT on September 04, 2009, 02:39:53 PM
Face down?
Don't you mean front side up?
You should never sit an air bag with the face on the bench.
If it were to ever go off (I know, the chances are minute) then it becomes a cannon ball. As the inflating bag fires the unit to God knows where.
If you sit it face up and it were to go off then all that will happen is the bag will pop up.
Plus you wont mark the face on the bench if it's face up.

Pretty sure the Bentley mentions face down. Can't think why it'd be better than soft side up but it may have to do with the internals rather than effect if it goes off?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 16, 2009, 08:31:29 AM
Its a year today that I purchased the RS2 :)
Time flies when your having fun.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: GTI's on September 16, 2009, 08:35:48 AM
Come on bro what about your MK1 man!
Spend a little time on that and get your track car in action.
Heaps more fun! >:D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 16, 2009, 09:36:39 AM
Quote from: GTI's on September 16, 2009, 08:35:48 AM
Come on bro what about your MK1 man!
Spend a little time on that and get your track car in action.
Heaps more fun! >:D

The money I budgeted to spend on cars this past year has been eaten my by the RS2.
The GTI will get back to the track though. It will have a 3A block in it next time.

Quote from: qta4 on September 16, 2009, 08:44:35 AM
How do you get on with your authority card Nik, because you haven't done any events for over a year.?



err, I havent thought about it Noel.



How are these comments RS2 related ???
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on September 18, 2009, 06:59:01 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 04, 2009, 03:38:58 PM
I told the parts guy what I need, he gave me 3 blubs the same, guess Ill find out over the weekend . . .

Did you get the bulbs in?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 19, 2009, 07:55:21 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on September 18, 2009, 06:59:01 PM
Did you get the bulbs in?

Not yet. Ive been working both days on the weekend of late so I havent had a chance :(
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: old4130 on September 19, 2009, 11:28:19 AM
Congrats on a year Nik

Wow time flies.. but its getting the love an RS2 deserves.. nice one !  8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: zeitgeist on September 29, 2009, 12:51:17 PM
1 year good effort! I reckon you should drive it up for one of the big meets with us bimmersport kids sometime- i'll have my S4 there! And plus you can give Simon a run for his money on the way up.

Of the 13 ish cars ive had, 1 year has been completed only 2 or 3 times! Generally by being overseas or away.....
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 30, 2009, 12:42:52 PM
The RS2 celebrates a birthday:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2200000km.jpg&hash=c3c00047e274c1473dda43c596597d7e95a9d020)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: choppy16v on November 30, 2009, 12:47:28 PM
thats a milestone. congratulations! here's to many more . 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: John Stone on November 30, 2009, 12:47:39 PM
Nik, Nik, Nik - you should have done that with the needle hovering at the 280 mark (or used photoshop ;))
Happy birthday...

John
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on December 01, 2009, 10:38:21 PM
Sorry to pick on this but..... did you get the light in the temp display going, it looks dim!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SteveC on December 02, 2009, 10:04:23 AM
despite John's admonition, great shot, I always miss these milestones
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 08, 2009, 01:57:56 PM
Just had a phone call from Speed, my Bilsteins should be ready to be picked up on Thursday.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: ritmo on December 10, 2009, 07:46:52 PM
You get them Nik?

What do think of speed?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 10, 2009, 07:55:02 PM
Quote from: ritmo on December 10, 2009, 07:46:52 PM
You get them Nik?

What do think of speed?

They have arrived at Speeds HQ in the Mt. My uncle is up there at the moment so he'll bring them down for me next week.
Speed were very good to deal with. Makes things so much more easy when dealing with european cars.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 16, 2009, 10:37:25 AM
Ive got my Bilsteins! Just need to put them in.

Also Ive got my hands on some factory spec RS2 chips (Boost and Fuel).
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on December 16, 2009, 04:45:56 PM
Cool and cool 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: 80 Vert on December 19, 2009, 10:52:15 PM
Are they in yet Nik?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 20, 2009, 07:49:11 AM
Quote from: vert1 on December 19, 2009, 10:52:15 PM
Are they in yet Nik?

Not yet, been to busy, plus the fronts are inserts so Ill have to get someone to fit them.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on December 20, 2009, 09:50:54 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on December 20, 2009, 07:49:11 AM
Not yet, been to busy, plus the fronts are inserts so Ill have to get someone to fit them.


The fronts are easy to do
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on December 21, 2009, 08:10:30 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on December 20, 2009, 07:49:11 AM
Not yet, been to busy, plus the fronts are inserts so Ill have to get someone to fit them.


Nik, coming up to Taupo over the break?  Bring 'em up, about 3hrs all up both sides.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 22, 2009, 11:38:39 AM
Quote from: wilco on December 21, 2009, 08:10:30 AM
Nik, coming up to Taupo over the break?  Bring 'em up, about 3hrs all up both sides.

Thanks for the offer Steve but Ill have a crack of it myself. Most importantly because it will need a new wheel alingment straight after the new suspension goes in.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 09, 2010, 10:55:02 AM
After seeing Jon Bilstein RS4 coilovers I thought I better put up a pic of my not so interesting Bilstein shocks for the RS2:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Suspension.jpg&hash=b7648f28122cfac9ae40fc38e83f31df4b99c74a)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: BB on January 10, 2010, 09:50:25 AM
I think you will be very happy with what they do, they will be a bit stiff at the start but they are the best shock money can buy.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:28:20 PM
What were your reasons for going with the bilsteins?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Turbo on March 24, 2010, 04:43:56 PM
^probably due to the reason bb mentioned.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
But why not koni sports?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 24, 2010, 04:48:00 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:28:20 PM
What were your reasons for going with the bilsteins?

Because they are O for awesome, and Bilstein is a brand I trust. Dad has them in his E30 M3 and they are every good in his car. Why do you ask?


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 24, 2010, 04:48:51 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
But why not koni sports?

From what I have read Konis are meant to be softer.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on March 24, 2010, 04:48:00 PM
Because they are O for awesome, and Bilstein is a brand I trust. Dad has them in his E30 M3 and they are every good in his car. Why do you ask?




Ive got to replace the shocks in my b4 quattro, did you get bilstein hd or sports?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 24, 2010, 05:46:57 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on March 24, 2010, 04:53:08 PM
Ive got to replace the shocks in my b4 quattro, did you get bilstein hd or sports?

Sports I think. You have to watch yourself, they have different names for them in the US compared to the rest of the world.
Have you had a look at this:

http://www.bilstein.de/en/products/productfinder.html

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 12, 2010, 08:33:09 PM
A little present for the RS2 rolling over 205,000kms:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F205000.jpg&hash=4ca0df299d1f5cd88767795ae5b0b9d9b9271987)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fvagcomplug.jpg&hash=9695ab7c61a6d81599bb4b39adf6ff2bdba33910)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: td19 on April 13, 2010, 12:56:18 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on April 12, 2010, 08:33:09 PM
A little present for the RS2 rolling over 205,000kms:
What version of the software are you using with it? ... the release I have will no longer work  :-\
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 13, 2010, 01:58:13 PM
Quote from: td19 on April 13, 2010, 12:56:18 PM
What version of the software are you using with it? ... the release I have will no longer work  :-\

Im not to sure.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on April 13, 2010, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: td19 on April 13, 2010, 12:56:18 PM
What version of the software are you using with it? ... the release I have will no longer work  :-\

If you have a genuine full price made-by-Rosstech interface, then software updates will never stop it from working

otoh, if you were using a clone/chinese interface, and then have updated to a newer software, the new software will have bricked the interface

All the chinese interfaces will only work as long as you never update, and stick with the cracked/registered copy of the software on the cd that you were supplied with it

You can restore a bricked interface, by a lot of messing about and learning how to reload *.bin files containing the original cracked firmware onto the Atmega chip inside the interface, but it's not for the faint-hearted

See http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f104/tutorial-vcds-805-programming-upgrading-63375/  for more info

(apologies for the hijack)




Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: deedub on April 13, 2010, 09:56:16 PM
Where did you get your interface from Golfboy? I'm considering getting one of those 2x2 adapters to save me wiring in later OBD2 connectors.

Interesting how the newer software actually stops the interface from working, I wonder how that works. I'd like to get my hands on the code ...

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on April 13, 2010, 10:01:48 PM
Quote from: deedub on April 13, 2010, 09:56:16 PM


Interesting how the newer software actually stops the interface from working, I wonder how that works. I'd like to get my hands on the code ...



http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f104/tutorial-vcds-805-programming-upgrading-63375/

the code is available for download at that link - if you have the time to mess about uploading it and wading through a 50 page thread



Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on April 13, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
Quote from: deedub on April 13, 2010, 09:56:16 PM
Where did you get your interface from Golfboy? I'm considering getting one of those 2x2 adapters to save me wiring in later OBD2 connectors.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x2-2-way-OBD2-Adapter-Connector-Cable-Vag-Com-VW-Audi_W0QQitemZ370221736078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item5632ef608e

etc etc ... just search vag-com 2x2 on ebay uk or usa

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: td19 on April 14, 2010, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on April 13, 2010, 04:47:47 PM
If you have a genuine full price made-by-Rosstech interface, then software updates will never stop it from working

(apologies for the hijack)

I have the genuine licensed RossTech software.  I can't remember the exact error message ... think it said the software was out of date which was a bit odd for an RS2.  Downloaded latest version which also did not work.  Emailed RossTech who never replied ... disappointing.  Will try again to get it going.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on April 14, 2010, 10:03:46 AM
Quote from: td19 on April 14, 2010, 09:56:31 AM
I have the genuine licensed RossTech software.  I can't remember the exact error message ... think it said the software was out of date which was a bit odd for an RS2.  Downloaded latest version which also did not work.  Emailed RossTech who never replied ... disappointing.  Will try again to get it going.

It's not the software that is licensed ... it is the interface (unless you have a VERY old interface)


from the Rosstech site:

QuoteAll of our interfaces contain a software license for the VCDS program enabling the purchaser to start work on cars without the need for an activation code. Simply download VCDS from our website, test your Ross-Tech interface, save the test result and go to work on the car.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 06, 2010, 06:16:46 PM
Thanks to Cam (Rambo_005) who forwarded me this link I purchased these Recaro seat level knobs. My RS2 was missing one which was driving me nuts. Ov very happy :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=307730246

Anyone else after one?

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: rambo_005 on August 06, 2010, 11:20:56 PM
They were a steal at $10 8)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 11, 2010, 12:13:23 PM
I havent done an update here for a while. . .

Over the weekend I grabbed MJH's boot carpet to finally get one made up for my car. I dropped it off as a template today so I should have a new one at the end of the week.

Ive also been thinking of getting some Porsche "RS" wheel caps for the car:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.design911.co.uk%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct%2Fwheel%2520accessories%2F9936130380lr.jpg&hash=ff251ffa05eaf76b40121e4aee1613be5a75f150)

Ive also found a new RS2 gearknob in the UK for 100 pounds that Im thinking about buying.





Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 18, 2010, 03:22:44 PM
Ive just purchased myself 4 litres of Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic manual transmission fluid. It will be interesting to see what the results will be like.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Poonmobile on October 18, 2010, 09:02:54 PM
where from Nik and how much? I was just thinking today i need to do gearbox fluid in VR :-\
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 18, 2010, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 18, 2010, 09:02:54 PM
where from Nik and how much? I was just thinking today i need to do gearbox fluid in VR :-\

BNT, the RS2 is meant to take 3.5 liters. I purchased 4L for around $95.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2010, 10:46:58 AM
I went to order my "RS" wheel center caps today from Design 911 in the UK. I thought they were good buying at ?56.27 for the set of 4 but ?25 for "Delivery Service" is taking the piss IMO.



Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on October 21, 2010, 11:03:38 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2010, 10:46:58 AM
I went to order my "RS" wheel center caps today from Design 911 in the UK. I thought they were good buying at ?56.27 for the set of 4 but ?25 for "Delivery Service" is taking the piss IMO.

They could post those "signature required small packet airmail" by Royalmail and you would have them in a week, and the cost would be less than 10 pounds

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on October 21, 2010, 11:03:38 AM
They could post those "signature required small packet airmail" by Royalmail and you would have them in a week, and the cost would be less than 10 pounds



That would sound more like it.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2010, 11:45:23 AM
Do you know what the Porsche part number is for those RS centre caps?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2010, 11:55:37 AM
Quote from: Simon MkII on October 21, 2010, 11:45:23 AM
Do you know what the Porsche part number is for those RS centre caps?

Design 911 use this part number: 99336130380 I dont know if its the Porsche part number though.
I think they are off a 993 RS.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 21, 2010, 11:58:38 AM
Yep that looks like the Porsche format, '361' is the wheels group I think, Fuchs have '901', '951' etc '361' xxx etc..
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: robh on October 21, 2010, 12:23:06 PM
trainspotters!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on October 21, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
Hell yeah!  Numbers geeks more like.  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2010, 12:27:07 PM
Quote from: robh on October 21, 2010, 12:23:06 PM
trainspotters!

Im sure you in the trainspotters club Rob ;)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2010, 12:32:57 PM
Quote from: wilco on October 21, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
Hell yeah!  Numbers geeks more like.  ;D

The Porsche part numbers are no where near as organised as the VAG ones, but yes 361 is generally for wheels.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 03, 2010, 11:41:29 AM
Ive got trimfix.co.nz coming tomorrow to sort out some of the leather in the RS2.
Ive heard good things about them so Im looking forward to see the results.
I thought Id have to get the steering wheel retrimed and buy a new gearknob but Dean seems to think it can be repaired, yay!

Right hand side of the steering wheel:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fsteeringwheelrhs-1.jpg&hash=351314f5e5abea66f5b3971440d20761e561fe60)

Top of the steering wheel:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fsteeringwheeltop.jpg&hash=80436bd7c78de5b429033bd299dd17435b367492)

Gear knob:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fgearknob.jpg&hash=1ac77fcbc716eb43b014de8bef13007d6495048c)

Side of the passengers seat:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fseatscratch.jpg&hash=ae3e554efacc0f3790967a149c690529ccda4b1e)


(all this damage was done to the car before I purchased it)


Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 03, 2010, 11:44:00 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 18, 2010, 03:22:44 PM
Ive just purchased myself 4 litres of Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic manual transmission fluid. It will be interesting to see what the results will be like.


I had the gearbox oil changed last Thursday, cant say I noticed any difference in the gear change.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Filx on November 03, 2010, 02:54:15 PM
Why didn't you use an OEM VAG gearbox oil? I wonder if it would be any better?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 03, 2010, 03:17:03 PM
Quote from: Filx on November 03, 2010, 02:54:15 PM
Why didn't you use an OEM VAG gearbox oil? I wonder if it would be any better?

Well it feels just the same. I dont know if or when it was last changed.
The Fuch's oil was recommended off the S2 Forum. It was also about $200 cheaper than the OEM VAG gearbox oil.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: SimonS2 on November 03, 2010, 04:20:05 PM
At what sort of mileage do you reckon the gearbox oil should be replaced?

A new rear diff mount seems to have helped gear change for me, particularly into first, and second under load.

PS: I'm not really using the S2 much these days, but am slowly getting every last bit of maintenance up to date. New timing and other belts last month, and maybe some small cosmetic bits soon. Keen to hear how your leather refurb works out, my driver's side seat bolster is a bit worn.

PPS: NLA issue is becoming a problem. I tried to buy plastic seat cap part last month, but no luck.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 11:02:57 AM
Quote from: SimonS2 on November 03, 2010, 04:20:05 PM
At what sort of mileage do you reckon the gearbox oil should be replaced?

A new rear diff mount seems to have helped gear change for me, particularly into first, and second under load.

PS: I'm not really using the S2 much these days, but am slowly getting every last bit of maintenance up to date. New timing and other belts last month, and maybe some small cosmetic bits soon. Keen to hear how your leather refurb works out, my driver's side seat bolster is a bit worn.

PPS: NLA issue is becoming a problem. I tried to buy plastic seat cap part last month, but no luck.

I dont know it the oil had ever been replaced. The car is 15 years old now and done just over 200,000kms so I thought it would make sence.

The steering wheel and bolster on my car look great. Ill try and get some pics up over the weekend.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 11:08:21 AM
I went to leave the gym this morning and the car wouldnt start.
The lights lit up on the dash, the volt gauge dropped 2V as it always does but know turning over. Just a click from under the bonnet. It did this twice to me over the last two weeks. Both times I just turned the key off and it restarted.
It turns out its the starter motor. Its getting rebushed and a replacement solenoid (a new solenoid is $200 WTF?? Is it solid gold or something?).
Should be back on the road at the end of the working day :)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: mjh on November 05, 2010, 11:46:26 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 11:08:21 AM
I went to leave the gym this morning and the car wouldnt start.
The lights lit up on the dash, the volt gauge dropped 2V as it always does but know turning over. Just a click from under the bonnet. It did this twice to me over the last two weeks. Both times I just turned the key off and it restarted.
It turns out its the starter motor. Its getting rebushed and a replacement solenoid (a new solenoid is $200 WTF?? Is it solid gold or something?).
Should be back on the road at the end of the working day :)


Bugger!  My RS2 never has these issues, maybe because I never drive it.....
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 12:14:52 PM
Quote from: mjh on November 05, 2010, 11:46:26 AM
Bugger!  My RS2 never has these issues, maybe because I never drive it.....

Correct. Dont think its done 1,000kms in your ownership has it?
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: wilco on November 05, 2010, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 11:08:21 AM
I went to leave the gym this morning and the car wouldnt start.
The lights lit up on the dash, the volt gauge dropped 2V as it always does but know turning over. Just a click from under the bonnet. It did this twice to me over the last two weeks. Both times I just turned the key off and it restarted.
It turns out its the starter motor. Its getting rebushed and a replacement solenoid (a new solenoid is $200 WTF?? Is it solid gold or something?).
Should be back on the road at the end of the working day :)



Yeah I always thought putting a starter and solenoid right next to a red-hot turbo downpipe was one of Audi's design classics.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 05, 2010, 12:50:11 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 05, 2010, 12:43:47 PM
Yeah I always thought putting a starter and solenoid right next to a red-hot turbo downpipe was one of Audi's design classics.

that and the engine over the front axle... :)
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on November 05, 2010, 12:54:38 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on November 05, 2010, 12:50:11 PM
that and the engine over the front axle... :)

harsh :P

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: portmanteau on November 05, 2010, 12:56:22 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 05, 2010, 12:43:47 PM
Yeah I always thought putting a starter and solenoid right next to a red-hot turbo downpipe was one of Audi's design classics.

Credit where due, after about 10 years of learning they did start to wrap some protective foil around the starter
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 01:55:26 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on November 05, 2010, 12:50:11 PM
that and the engine over the front axle... :)

Yeah thats fine Nige, cos an RS2 is always in front of an E36 M3 ;)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 05, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 05, 2010, 01:55:26 PM
Yeah thats fine Nige, cos an RS2 is always in front of an E36 M3 ;)



lol. did i hit a soft spot... i suppose the truth does hurt tho...

seriously tho, i would prefer to daily drive an RS2 than an E36 M3
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: SimonS2 on November 05, 2010, 06:12:27 PM
My daily driver here in Hong Kong is an E36  :-\.
A lowly 325i, but it is a surprisingly nice car to drive for the age. Never driven it fast however, because I can't find a hill steep enough to drive it down ;D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on November 06, 2010, 08:29:46 AM
So you sure you need that soliniod? I guess it mite save another break down.

As for gear oil, I have never really felt a gearbox get better and I am positive that the oil Nik has used is every bit as good as the OEM stuff, I mean do the factorys posses some sort of magic in their oils or something ::)
I change oil when its dirty. If I do a clutch and the oil is dirty I replace it, if its clean it goes back in.
I did all the oils in my 200 tho after 200000ks and it was still pretty good but I changed it anyway.
Felt no better.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 06, 2010, 08:58:34 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on November 05, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
lol. did i hit a soft spot... i suppose the truth does hurt tho...

seriously tho, i would prefer to daily drive an RS2 than an E36 M3

An E36 M3 is an easier car to drive as a daily IMO.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 02:59:10 PM
Well Im really happy with the repairs to the seat, steering wheel and gearknob:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRepairedseat.jpg&hash=48a5d3db32ebaf7a82edbd6d5a45d48a4bbb49a8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRepairedKnob.jpg&hash=d9caabaf0e90e340e353d7bd10d2fc45a439b1e4)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRepairedwheel.jpg&hash=1ed35a7fd017e52e07e82b6a2fcf59e74cbb0b43)

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 15, 2010, 03:02:06 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 06, 2010, 08:58:34 AM
An E36 M3 is an easier car to drive as a daily IMO.


whys that nick? i would prefer 4 doors and the boot space... also all that help of the turbo for a daily is wicked sick!
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on November 15, 2010, 03:02:06 PM
whys that nick? i would prefer 4 doors and the boot space... also all that help of the turbo for a daily is wicked sick!

The down side to an RS2 is a slow gear change and its all or nothing power. The E36 M3 does both better.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 03:34:47 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on November 15, 2010, 03:19:45 PM
Next thing on your shopping list hey?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi462.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq349%2Fabarbarich%2F2010-11-15073854.jpg&hash=c21e13555b46be8f844a2531271b684b7ed8307f)

Sadly the owner of this mx5 is sadly mistaken in the vehicular identity stakes!



It is a p/plate as well. There is also another MX5 with the plate RS5.

Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: Filx on November 15, 2010, 03:40:27 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 03:33:36 PM
... and its all or nothing power....

A change to a more modern turbo would probably assist that noticeably - though never going to be quite as linear as a big NA engine.
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: ocular on November 16, 2010, 09:37:57 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 03:33:36 PM
The down side to an RS2 is a slow gear change and its all or nothing power. The E36 M3 does both better.


Aww come on now!  There's the bit where it lugs from 800-3000rpms... then there's everything else...   :D
Title: Re: My RS2
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 17, 2010, 08:03:04 AM
Quote from: ocular on November 16, 2010, 09:37:57 PM
Aww come on now!  There's the bit where it lugs from 800-3000rpms... then there's everything else...   :D

You dont have to tell me, I love my RS2 :)
But if you want to get across an intersection a little bit quicker its all on for young and old ;)
A E36 M3 is more linear in its power delivery.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on November 17, 2010, 08:12:59 AM
You wana try a 200 :P
Tho my one is much better with the k24 which is what you have eh Nik?
I drove my 200 to Dubshack and I absolutely love that car, everytime I do drive it I am so happy i have it.
For its age it is a really nice machine and so is yours but even 10 times nicer!
But yes the M3 is a sweet machine too.
Id still have the rs2.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 12:36:10 PM
Here is an update of the RS2 with the Europlate on.
A big thanks to Simon for helping me get it sorted :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS234front.jpg&hash=0ffff148caa3b04d76a5ff266d4b0166be9130ae)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Light.jpg&hash=a7bd1bfb01c50880191eccd22e5a72fc60682f0f)

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on December 13, 2010, 12:46:35 PM
Car's looking tip top there Nik - like the plate too.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on December 13, 2010, 12:53:51 PM
such a nice car!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 04:19:12 PM
Thanks guys :)

Still need to get the wheels and brakes painted . . .  :-[
Just need to buy a car to run around in so I can get them sorted.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 13, 2010, 05:27:22 PM
Looks good Nik, love the colour. Talked the the other blue RS2 owner at HD yesterday, he had a mixed day....
Why dont you buy the black one as a daily ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 05:45:48 PM
Quote from: John Stone on December 13, 2010, 05:27:22 PM
Looks good Nik, love the colour. Talked the the other blue RS2 owner at HD yesterday, he had a mixed day....
Why dont you buy the black one as a daily ;)

Thanks John.
Did Andre have his RS2 on the track?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 13, 2010, 06:10:32 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 05:45:48 PM
Thanks John.
Did Andre have his RS2 on the track?
Just the Torana
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:48:18 AM
Well the car is finally deSuperchipped and is back to standard thanks to Rex (who is over from Italy and in Naper for 3 nights). The car runs so much smoother with a more progressive throttle response, and now it has the factory overboost hooked back up it gives more of a kick in the pants and around 3,500RPM.

Here are some pics.

The ECU after being pulled down from under the dash:

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Under the cover:

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Unfolding the ECU:

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Inside the ECU:

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(Superchips only mapped the fuel chip and not the boost chip. The raised chip is the Superchip)

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Taking the chip out and replacing with the factory chip that Rex had copied and make for me:

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FIMG_0713.jpg&hash=eabbd8f165f9b6265a8437adbfd8517d623b4b55)

Plugging back the N75 valve (which Superchips unplug to run mechanical boost):

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The bolt and WG cap that Superchips drill out thats been replaced:

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Im very happy! Oh and a big shout out to Rex for helping me! :)

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:50:36 AM
Oh, and MJH came round to meet Rex and Annmarie with his RS2 which is only 1 VIN number different to my car:

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Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Bullseye on January 06, 2011, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:50:36 AM
Oh, and MJH came round to meet Rex and Annmarie with his RS2 which is only 1 VIN number different to my car:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FIMG_0715.jpg&hash=cf00154ae49126b59f5931b5f14f4bd886490e8f)


Celebrated the re-chipping with one or two drinks huh?  ;)

Nice one Nik
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on January 06, 2011, 12:06:30 PM
How many Band-aids after removing the ECU?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on January 06, 2011, 12:11:44 PM
thats such a nice car.  good work!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: HaNs on January 06, 2011, 12:55:48 PM
Holey moley, what an old school ecu!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on January 06, 2011, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: HaNs on January 06, 2011, 12:55:48 PM
Holey moley, what an old school ecu!

and probably a lot better put together and a lot more field-serviceable than any "modern" one

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 01:21:28 PM
Quote from: portmanteau on January 06, 2011, 12:06:30 PM
How many Band-aids after removing the ECU?



Not one, Superchips hadnt mounted it back on its brackets . . .


Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on January 06, 2011, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 01:21:28 PM
Not one, Superchips hadnt mounted it back on its brackets . . .

LOL ..... you are all cowards!

What ever happened to originality :P

I do hope that YOU mounted it back correctly

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: phil on January 06, 2011, 09:52:58 PM
Nice one mate, when you bringing it to Auckland next ?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:12:26 PM
Quote from: phil on January 06, 2011, 09:52:58 PM
Nice one mate, when you bringing it to Auckland next ?

Mums 60th, around the 8th Feb.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on January 07, 2011, 09:46:07 AM
Nice having Rex back eh Nik.
He helped me do a few jobs on my golf that were so much easier with him there.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on January 08, 2011, 12:03:47 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:12:26 PM
Mums 60th, around the 8th Feb.

PM me and Ill bring maddie over
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 11, 2011, 11:47:34 AM
My brother and I ran VAGCOM on the car over the weekend, not a fault  ;D
I still cant believe how much smoother it drives.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Poonmobile on January 11, 2011, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 12:36:10 PM


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS234front.jpg&hash=0ffff148caa3b04d76a5ff266d4b0166be9130ae)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Light.jpg&hash=a7bd1bfb01c50880191eccd22e5a72fc60682f0f)

Looks great Nik, I like the plate too. How did you attach it to the bumper? And how did you get on with getting the boot carpet remade?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 18, 2011, 02:26:33 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 11, 2011, 05:25:37 PM
Looks great Nik, I like the plate too. How did you attach it to the bumper? And how did you get on with getting the boot carpet remade?

Hey Ash, water proof double sided stripes from Mitre 10. They are starting to lift a little though.
I got the carpet remade up supplying the carpet out of MJH's RS2 as a template.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 18, 2011, 02:27:22 PM
Ive got the RS2 booked in on Tuesday to have the wheels and brakes painted, yay!

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Poonmobile on January 19, 2011, 08:51:33 AM
LIKE! out of curiosity, what's involved? i.e. do they remove callipers etc?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 10:15:39 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 19, 2011, 08:51:33 AM
LIKE! out of curiosity, what's involved? i.e. do they remove callipers etc?

Im not sure at the point. Ill see how they want to do it. When Al (RS2) had his calipers repainted they left them on the car.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 10:17:31 AM
Ive also just ordered a set of Bridgestone Adrenalin Potenza RE001 225/45/17's for the car as well.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Filx on January 19, 2011, 01:50:10 PM
225s on what rim width?  ;)  >:D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:23:03 PM
Quote from: Filx on January 19, 2011, 01:50:10 PM
225s on what rim width?  ;)  >:D

7 inch rim :P ;)

The factory, Dunlop 245/40/17 isnt a true 245. Hence why a 225 is put on. Pretty dangerous putting a standard 245 on a 7 inch rim dont you think?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:24:51 PM
Ill also trying a new oil tomorrow, will be interesting if it changes oil temp or pressure (not that I have an issue with either).

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/motor-oil/everyday-motor-oil/everyday_full_synthetic_10w-40

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 02:45:48 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:24:51 PM
Ill also trying a new oil tomorrow, will be interesting if it changes oil temp or pressure (not that I have an issue with either).

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/motor-oil/everyday-motor-oil/everyday_full_synthetic_10w-40



At the risk of starting the inevitable oil thread debate...what are you running in it at the moment Nik?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
Quote from: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 02:45:48 PM
At the risk of starting the inevitable oil thread debate...what are you running in it at the moment Nik?

Total Quartz 9000 5W40 SYN is what Ive been running over the last 2 years.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Filx on January 19, 2011, 03:30:24 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:23:03 PM
7 inch rim :P ;)

The factory, Dunlop 245/40/17 isnt a true 245. Hence why a 225 is put on. Pretty dangerous putting a standard 245 on a 7 inch rim dont you think?

225 tyre on a 7" rim!!! Aaaaaargh my eyes. Hahahaaa  ;) :laugh: :P

Yeah 245 on a 7" would technically be illegal these days according to the powers that be at the NZTA.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 04:36:32 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
Total Quartz 9000 5W40 SYN is what Ive been running over the last 2 years.



I've just changed to a 10W60 oil after a lifetime diet of Shell 5W40. Your reasons for it?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 04:36:32 PM
I've just changed to a 10W60 oil after a lifetime diet of Shell 5W40. Your reasons for it?

I just wanted to try something else and it was within specs.
How are you getting on with the 10w60?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 05:46:09 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 04:58:48 PM
I just wanted to try something else and it was within specs.
How are you getting on with the 10w60?

Only had it in for less than a week so still early days and only around town driving so far. First impressions are that the engine seems to run hotter and seems to be a fraction more sluggish. I don't have an oil pressure gauge so can't report on that. Could very well be me being over sensitive and looking for differences. Need longer term assessment, open road runs, economy comparisons, hot and cold weather and oil consumption. Will report back if I can pin any hard evidence on differences.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on January 19, 2011, 06:46:11 PM
The reason they run as thin a oil as they can geet away with is not only because of supposed modern tighter tollerances but also to get better fuel economy.
Noticeably thicker oil will definately make your engine a bit more sluggish when its cold etc.
If your car has no trouble holding pressure at idle etc with a 5/40 Id stick with that.
If it seems less "rattley" with the thicker oil and thats what you wanted, thats good too.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 07:05:34 PM
My reasons are for oil consumption Jem and whether the thinner oil no longer applies to an engine nudging 200k mileage. If there is noticeable change then all good. If not then the troubleshooting continues. It's me just being fussy. All else with the engine is fine, no rattles or performance issues to speak of.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 05:46:09 PM
Only had it in for less than a week so still early days and only around town driving so far. First impressions are that the engine seems to run hotter and seems to be a fraction more sluggish. I don't have an oil pressure gauge so can't report on that. Could very well be me being over sensitive and looking for differences. Need longer term assessment, open road runs, economy comparisons, hot and cold weather and oil consumption. Will report back if I can pin any hard evidence on differences.

On the S2 forum there is an oil expert who recommends oils. Hes states that a 10w60 is to thick, will make the car slower, and will back the car use more gas. Audi say that these engine (well RS2 anyway) can use up to 1L per 1,000kms.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on January 19, 2011, 07:39:13 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 19, 2011, 07:14:30 PM
On the S2 forum there is an oil expert who recommends oils. Hes states that a 10w60 is to thick, will make the car slower, and will back the car use more gas. Audi say that these engine (well RS2 anyway) can use up to 1L per 1,000kms.

I suspect that he is right but it's only oil and can be changed easily. My oil use is within Audi spec but more than would appear normal if that makes sense. Last hijack post of the topic... :)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on January 19, 2011, 08:13:57 PM
Just remember that the quality of oil available today is lots different from what was available when the RS2 was built.
Also the mileage is now hugely different from what the manufacturers specified when new.

How many manufacturers specify the correct oil to use at 200k, and in 15 years in advance, i think not many.

The correct oil to use is anyones guess, i simply use the equivalent spec oil to what was used when new.

Also how much different is the oil in an RS2 versus an S6 , or an Audi 200 turbo, or a more modern S4 or even a V10 RS6 for that matter.

But i like your research, which i will follow. :-\

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 01, 2011, 04:03:37 PM
I replaced the right hand rear light (what a mission) with my brother and his sidekick on Sunday:

Old light:

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Replacement light attached:

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More live 22's found in the car:

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Brothers sidekick:

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Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on February 01, 2011, 06:39:26 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 01, 2011, 04:03:37 PM











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Cool dog, think i may have seen it before. ;D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on February 01, 2011, 07:23:42 PM
Ive got a black thing like that now.
Choppy gave me it, its called Ricky.
Its a cool dog.
The chicks are hot for it big time.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: nordschleife on February 01, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: qta4 on February 01, 2011, 06:39:26 PM
Cool dog, think i may have seen it before. ;D

Correct. A little bit bigger than when you last saw her :)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 02, 2011, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: nordschleife on February 01, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
Correct. A little bit bigger than when you last saw her :)

And it would have changed colours since Noel last saw her.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on February 02, 2011, 01:10:32 PM
What sort of mutt is that one? mines a miniture poodle............never really thought Id have a poodle but there you go. He needed me.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2011, 10:59:27 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 01, 2011, 04:03:37 PM
I replaced the right hand rear light (what a mission) with my brother and his sidekick on Sunday:

Old light:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fphoto2.jpg&hash=b231465e7c72fb733f959bcfc79e38af347281ff)

Replacement light attached:

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More live 22's found in the car:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fphoto1.jpg&hash=8f0781f260aad69d67682c26be782b8730c9c364)

Brothers sidekick:

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Why is the light hard to take out?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on February 02, 2011, 11:00:53 PM
From memory the B4 avant tail-lights are bonded in rather than just a soft gasket that the saloons have?

I know mine didn't want to budge when we repainted the Nothelle recently, so we left them in for paint, for fear of cracking them

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 03, 2011, 07:51:09 AM
Quote from: portmanteau on February 02, 2011, 11:00:53 PM
From memory the B4 avant tail-lights are bonded in rather than just a soft gasket that the saloons have?

I know mine didn't want to budge when we repainted the Nothelle recently, so we left them in for paint, for fear of cracking them

Yip, bonded, and also held on with 4 nuts that cant be seen, plus the nuts are located through a second layer of sheet steel.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: nordschleife on February 03, 2011, 10:20:27 AM
Quote from: BB on February 02, 2011, 01:10:32 PM
What sort of mutt is that one? mines a miniture poodle............never really thought Id have a poodle but there you go. He needed me.

She is a Sydney Silky with a bit of Bichon.  Into everything!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on February 03, 2011, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: nordschleife on February 03, 2011, 10:20:27 AM
She is a Sydney Silky with a bit of Bichon.  Into everything!

Do you mean everything was into her mum?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 03, 2011, 10:30:58 AM
I spoke to the painter yesterday, he was meant to be painting the wheels last night so I should be able to pick them up today and have the tyres fitted tomorrow (24 hours to harden).
He also said that they wheels have already had about 5 coats of paint on them.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on February 04, 2011, 10:06:30 AM
Quote from: nordschleife on February 03, 2011, 10:20:27 AM
She is a Sydney Silky with a bit of Bichon.  Into everything!

Shes a cutie.
My one drags everything outside too.
But is such a cool little guy, hes sitting on my feet now.


Nik those rear lights sound like a bitch! I guess you only remove them if you have replacements!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 04, 2011, 11:36:42 AM
Quote from: BB on February 04, 2011, 10:06:30 AM

Nik those rear lights sound like a bitch! I guess you only remove them if you have replacements!

Yip, wouldnt want to do it away.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 04, 2011, 11:37:59 AM
Wheels painted: Check
New tyres: Check
Brakes painted: Check
Porsche decals to put on the brakes: Job for the weekend.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Poonmobile on February 07, 2011, 10:04:09 AM
pics?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 07, 2011, 02:02:49 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 07, 2011, 10:04:09 AM
pics?

Not yet Ash. Been to busy sorry. Over the weekend I spent about 8 hours on the car including claying and polishing it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on February 13, 2011, 05:51:17 PM
At Ellerslie today. Looking good, nice work Nik.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 13, 2011, 06:56:28 PM
Quote from: spooln on February 13, 2011, 05:51:17 PM
At Ellerslie today. Looking good, nice work Nik.

Thanks Neil :)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 08, 2011, 02:31:11 PM
And the boost gauge (thanks Rob):

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fth_9d690a3d.jpg&hash=f43b4b709e984f822afa1e370341bfacd16d22a6) (http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/?action=view&current=9d690a3d.mp4)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 20, 2011, 09:57:46 AM
My Remus exhaust yesterday, I think Ill only use the tips though as the rest of the exhaust is less than 3 inch.

Dirty:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F31d9bdc7.jpg&hash=5938df20968d871b1ab22348ccb4597233885b0d)

Clean:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F13492597.jpg&hash=c5279ec9424190d9ac4df1586121af1138312269)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on July 20, 2011, 10:13:11 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 20, 2011, 09:57:46 AM
My Remus exhaust yesterday, I think Ill only use the tips though as the rest of the exhaust is less than 3 inch.

Dirty:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F31d9bdc7.jpg&hash=5938df20968d871b1ab22348ccb4597233885b0d)

Clean:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F13492597.jpg&hash=c5279ec9424190d9ac4df1586121af1138312269)

whoa!  they came up really nice!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 20, 2011, 10:27:34 AM
Cheers. And for advice on how I should mount them pleae look at this thread:

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,25152.0.html
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 08, 2011, 10:46:29 AM
Ticked over 220,000kms over the weekend :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fe72a07d1.jpg&hash=dd909b0af990d8522952f73297c773d3d97024d5)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: portmanteau on August 08, 2011, 10:48:04 AM
barely run-in

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on August 08, 2011, 11:11:09 AM
Nice lower mileage example in top order for age ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2012, 03:37:48 PM
My Stoptech pads arrived today. I was only 95% that they would fit. I pulled out an old pad (these are fronts) and they are perfect:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fa2c04d9c.jpg&hash=222165581553474c8d24bfe377b50d206d119527)

(see old pad on top)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on May 28, 2012, 05:45:37 PM
That should save a bundle, nice one.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2012, 05:50:27 PM
Quote from: spooln on May 28, 2012, 05:45:37 PM
That should save a bundle, nice one.

Yeah they cost the bloke I purchased them off $100US plus freight from the US. He had them for his R34 GTR (F1RCER) but sold the car few months ago. He has another set of pads if anyone is interested?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 28, 2012, 06:14:43 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2012, 05:50:27 PM
Yeah they cost the bloke I purchased them off $100US plus freight from the US. He had them for his R34 GTR (F1RCER) but sold the car few months ago. He has another set of pads if anyone is interested?

How much?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on May 28, 2012, 07:17:21 PM
How many kore K's before you get tempted to have a look inside Nik?.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2012, 07:38:56 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on May 28, 2012, 06:14:43 PM
How much?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/brakes/auction-478647453.htm
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
Quote from: qta4 on May 28, 2012, 07:17:21 PM
How many kore K's before you get tempted to have a look inside Nik?.

Dont know Noel, I know of RS2's that havent been opened up that have done 300,000kms+
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on May 28, 2012, 07:46:36 PM
My S6 has done 202000 ks and i have no intension of doing anythimg to it.
These engines are simply amazing , but are tempted to up grade the turbo.

Unintended acceleration in the states have done some amazing stuff with these S6's.

Maybe im getting old, so will probably do nothing, but still enjoy my Audis.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on June 02, 2012, 12:51:20 PM
Who is unintended acceleration? A tuning outfit?
That's quite funny as there was the big Audi scandal around unintended acceleration.

And 220'000 kms is nothing for an engine.
They have diesel engines in the Canadian mines etc that haven't stopped running for 30 years!
Its not the bore wear that stops old motors usually and certainly not Audis, its some hose bursting and the numbnut owner cooking the crap out of them.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on June 02, 2012, 05:18:30 PM
sorry my typo


http://www.intendedacceleration.com/index.html
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 05, 2012, 01:25:49 PM
Its birthday time for the RS2 with the new parts that have arrived:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F6056185F-846F-433A-9713-5B479023CF36-2308-000001941F770E7B.jpg&hash=87b24535116461d058e901e79e2d346015dd2964)

Parts include:


Bosch F5DP0R Platinum Plus Spark Plug 5   $11.56   $57.80

Meyle Engine Coolant Thermostat 025121113FMY Code: 025121113FMY 1   $8.48   $8.48

Meyle Engine Torque Strut Mount 811199339BMY Code: 811199339BMY 1   $2.67   $2.67

Meyle HD Suspension Strut Mount 8A0412323DMY Code: 8A0412323DMY 4   $10.32   $41.28

Reinz Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set 034198025F Code: 034198025F 1   $18.64   $18.64

Subtotal:    $128.87

Shipping cost:    $52.81

Total cost:    $181.68


Above prices are USD.

Plus its due for an oil and coolant change.


Im really looking forward to trying the Meyle Heavy Duty top mounts, hope they last more than 3 months! You can see the design is different on the inside:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F0AF4C378-86CF-4486-A4DB-F74B08EA22EA-2308-0000019417472EAB.jpg&hash=040341d4bc19798f471ec8aa6d2122754e76abc2)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 5-pot on September 05, 2012, 04:35:16 PM
Quote from: qta4 on June 02, 2012, 05:18:30 PM
sorry my typo


http://www.intendedacceleration.com/index.html

That dude's on the motorgeek forums.  Wicked awesome car he's got! 
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 06:31:09 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 05, 2012, 01:25:49 PM
Its birthday time for the RS2 with the new parts that have arrived:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F6056185F-846F-433A-9713-5B479023CF36-2308-000001941F770E7B.jpg&hash=87b24535116461d058e901e79e2d346015dd2964)

Parts include:


Bosch F5DP0R Platinum Plus Spark Plug 5   $11.56   $57.80

Meyle Engine Coolant Thermostat 025121113FMY Code: 025121113FMY 1   $8.48   $8.48

Meyle Engine Torque Strut Mount 811199339BMY Code: 811199339BMY 1   $2.67   $2.67

Meyle HD Suspension Strut Mount 8A0412323DMY Code: 8A0412323DMY 4   $10.32   $41.28

Reinz Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set 034198025F Code: 034198025F 1   $18.64   $18.64

Subtotal:    $128.87

Shipping cost:    $52.81

Total cost:    $181.68


Above prices are USD.

Plus its due for an oil and coolant change.


Im really looking forward to trying the Meyle Heavy Duty top mounts, hope they last more than 3 months! You can see the design is different on the inside:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F0AF4C378-86CF-4486-A4DB-F74B08EA22EA-2308-0000019417472EAB.jpg&hash=040341d4bc19798f471ec8aa6d2122754e76abc2)

Well my ones have hardly lasted, only done 1500km, will be getting 034 ones next time
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 05, 2012, 06:44:45 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 06:31:09 PM
Well my ones have hardly lasted, only done 1500km, will be getting 034 ones next time

Thats why I have 4 of them. I guess Ill have to change them every 6 months when I get a wheel alignment.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on September 05, 2012, 09:33:54 PM
I've got new 034's on the urquattro. Time will tell, however have read they are no better than the Audi "blue" mounts so not expecting everlasting life ::)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 09:36:29 PM
I put the 034 mounts and delrin lower arm bushes in a mates ur, and with the h&r springs it was a great improvement, just needs a big rear arb now
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on September 06, 2012, 06:25:10 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 09:36:29 PM
I put the 034 mounts and delrin lower arm bushes in a mates ur, and with the h&r springs it was a great improvement, just needs a big rear arb now
Are the H&R springs standard ride height?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 06, 2012, 07:07:08 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 09:36:29 PM
I put the 034 mounts and delrin lower arm bushes in a mates ur, and with the h&r springs it was a great improvement, just needs a big rear arb now

But to be far the ur has done bugger all kms since this stuff has been put in. It will be interesting to see how long the 034 top mount last.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 06, 2012, 10:14:04 AM
Quote from: John Stone on September 06, 2012, 06:25:10 AM
Are the H&R springs standard ride height?

No they have lowered it abit
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 10, 2012, 04:46:09 PM
I got a bit of bad news today. My oil leak is meant to be coming from the head gasket, though its not meant to be blown? So the plan now is to order a head fitting kit from the US and get the Turbo rebuilt while the head is off.
It will be interesting to see what this will end up costing.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Filx on October 10, 2012, 06:12:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 10, 2012, 04:46:09 PM
I got a bit of bad news today. My oil leak is meant to be coming from the head gasket, though its not meant to be blown? So the plan now is to order a head fitting kit from the US and get a big, modern, ball bearing turbo for more power and better drivability while the head is off.



Ahhhh, that sounds like a plan  >:D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on October 10, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
Who will do the turbo rebuild?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 11, 2012, 08:07:50 AM
Quote from: Filx on October 10, 2012, 06:12:45 PM

Ahhhh, that sounds like a plan  >:D

lol
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 11, 2012, 08:08:17 AM
Quote from: le mans on October 10, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
Who will do the turbo rebuild?

A local company called DSL.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 15, 2012, 07:54:10 PM
How many head studs do I need? Are they the same part numbers as a ABY and ANN?
Also I had a look on autohausaz.com, the Victor Reinz ones are $5.46US each and the Meyle ones are $1.75US each. Whats the difference? Meyle is a good brand as well isnt it?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 15, 2012, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 15, 2012, 07:54:10 PM
How many head studs do I need? Are they the same part numbers as a ABY and ANN?
Also I had a look on autohausaz.com, the Victor Reinz ones are $5.46US each and the Meyle ones are $1.75US each. Whats the difference? Meyle is a good brand as well isnt it?

need 12, same as the other 20v
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 16, 2012, 08:22:47 AM
How much is the turbo gona cost?
My mate did my K24 for $400.
I can probably get yours done for similar if its not needing to much.
Jem
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 08:27:35 AM
For some reason autohausaz.com wont ship the head studs WTF???

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 08:28:06 AM
Quote from: BB on October 16, 2012, 08:22:47 AM
How much is the turbo gona cost?
My mate did my K24 for $400.
I can probably get yours done for similar if its not needing to much.
Jem

Cheers Jem, but Ill get it done down here.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 10:11:42 AM

Just got a reply from autohausaz.com:


Hi Nik,

Only our main Arizona warehouse is equipped for international shipping.
Unfortunately, these head bolts are stocked in a separate warehouse that is
only equipped for domestic shipping.  We are very sorry, however we can not
ship these parts to you internationally.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Trofeo on October 16, 2012, 10:44:46 AM
Try someone like ship2u.co.nz they should be able to help
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: M on October 16, 2012, 11:42:05 AM
You do realise that genuine in NZ are only around $10+ each?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 02:29:13 PM
Quote from: M on October 16, 2012, 11:42:05 AM
You do realise that genuine in NZ are only around $10+ each?

Really? Awesome. Where from? Audi?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 16, 2012, 03:05:31 PM
Giltrap Nic.
I now go to Giltrap first, they are not only closest for me but there prices are now better than almost all aftermarket and they have the right computer to look stuff up on.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on October 16, 2012, 03:23:48 PM
I bought some W4DPO Bosch plugs for the quattro from Conti's a couple of weeks ago - cheaper than any other supplier, even my UK contacts ;) And that included them airfreighting them in from Germany
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 03:34:23 PM
Quote from: John Stone on October 16, 2012, 03:23:48 PM
I bought some W4DPO Bosch plugs for the quattro from Conti's a couple of weeks ago - cheaper than any other supplier, even my UK contacts ;) And that included them airfreighting them in from Germany

I quite often give the local dealer a crack, but importing my own parts seem to be cheaper by more than half.
Last time I asked about about a new replacement turbo, they came back at $5,500. I can get one brand new in NZ for around $1,800.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ranton-inc on October 16, 2012, 03:54:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 03:34:23 PM
I quite often give the local dealer a crack, but importing my own parts seem to be cheaper by more than half.
Last time I asked about about a new replacement turbo, they came back at $5,500. I can get one brand new in NZ for around $1,800.

Are you going to do any trickery with the turbo nik
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2012, 05:27:30 PM
Quote from: ranton on October 16, 2012, 03:54:37 PM
Are you going to do any trickery with the turbo nik

I think Ill leave it standard.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 16, 2012, 05:33:00 PM
Ill swap you a freshly rebuilt k24 for you worn out one ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2012, 01:52:52 PM
Just got a quote from the local Audi dealer for those that are interested:

Audi do not supply a head gasket set so i list below the separate items i think you may need.
$136.62 head gasket
$12.47 each head stud x 12
$116.43 rocker gasket
$22.71 inlet manifold gasket
$161.42 exhaust manifold gasket
$63.11 turbo gasket
All except rocker gasket will need to be ordered from Germany.


The pain in the butt for me is that everything is ex Germany so importing stuff works out to be faster and cheaper.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2012, 03:09:13 PM
I found the head set part number 034198012M and emailed it to the local Audi dealer. It came back at $712.97 Ex Germany plus GST.

US pricing for the Reinz Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set is (in USD and plus freight):

$162.79 from ECS

$265.31 from Auto Parts Bargain

$128.15 from autohausAZ

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2012, 03:12:59 PM
Also, the above parts are for S2/S4/S6/RS2 ABY/ANN/ADU engines.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 21, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
What a rip off.
When I did Spinners head I bought the head gasket and the studs but got the turbo and intake exhaust gaskets etc made locally for way less and they are better quality.
Only replace what you need to after you pull it down, I know you will want to replace everything Nik but why spend up on a gasket that has nothing wrong with it?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 21, 2012, 11:07:42 AM
Are those headgaskets mls?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2012, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 21, 2012, 11:07:42 AM
Are those headgaskets mls?

mls?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2012, 11:43:56 AM
Quote from: BB on October 21, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
What a rip off.
When I did Spinners head I bought the head gasket and the studs but got the turbo and intake exhaust gaskets etc made locally for way less and they are better quality.
Only replace what you need to after you pull it down, I know you will want to replace everything Nik but why spend up on a gasket that has nothing wrong with it?

Jem, if Im pulling the head off I only want to do it once. I want all the parts so if need be it can be done - which Ill get done anyway.
Audi NZ dont have any of these parts in stock (all exGermany) hence why Ive gone offshore, it will be cheaper and quicker. Ill also do the valve stems while the head is off.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 21, 2012, 01:19:28 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2012, 11:38:08 AM
mls?

multi layer steel like this

http://www.034motorsport.com/engine-components-audi-i5-10vturbo-multi-layer-steel-headgasket-10v20v-hyd-p-113.html

Have you tryed 034 for the bits you need?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2012, 02:30:58 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 21, 2012, 01:19:28 PM
multi layer steel like this

http://www.034motorsport.com/engine-components-audi-i5-10vturbo-multi-layer-steel-headgasket-10v20v-hyd-p-113.html

Have you tryed 034 for the bits you need?

Yes, I have the same one, Ive purchased the Victor Reinz headset.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 21, 2012, 08:30:45 PM
That's a good set how much was the complete head set?
Did you get the bolts from the same place?
The valve guides is a very good idea.
If I reuse a gasket its not because im wanting to do the job twice, its just that there may be nothing wrong with it as is the case often with some of those really good turbo gaskets. Or I get them made cheaper than you can get them usually tho this online ordering that's certainly changing all that.
Tho most of us mechanics don't want to buy online as we want somebody to stand behind the parts if they crap out for some reason or be able to return them easy if they are wrong or not needed etc.
They go way better after you do the heads up on them most of the vag guides get quite worn as do all engines really.
You might find the manifold is cracked too.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on October 22, 2012, 07:07:44 AM
Quote from: BB on October 21, 2012, 08:30:45 PM
You might find the manifold is cracked too.


Never heard of a 20v manifold cracking, it's now widely considered to be a result of engine mount failure on the 10 v motor with the turbo boiling away just above the mount causing it to collapse and the downpipe banging away on the subframe.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 22, 2012, 09:53:18 AM
Spinners manifold was cracked, we got it welded.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on October 22, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Quote from: BB on October 22, 2012, 09:53:18 AM
Spinners manifold was cracked, we got it welded.

Jem can you remember what was the hot side engine mount like?
Was there a heat shield between the turbo and the engine mount?
Did you see any evidence of the downpipe contacting the subframe or other obstructions?
This could mean all S2/RS2 etc owners could risk having a similar problem if it is mount related. In all my reading, never seen it mentioned before.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on October 22, 2012, 07:45:07 PM
Yes there is a heat shield.
The manifold was cracked but I'm not sure its was actually leaking, but we got it welded anyway.
Spinners car ended up being a weak fuel pump and some wire broken in the air or ecu temp sensor or something.
Euroline got it going sweet in the end.
It was a drama as there were many weak areas we fixed up but still didn't solve it......more money did in the end as well as a very good Audi mechanic.
Going well now tho 6 months latter.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 22, 2012, 07:50:09 PM
The rs2 exh mani is different to your standard 3b/aby/aan and doesnt crack
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 21, 2012, 04:22:26 PM
My parts have arrived! I had some issues trying to use my Master Card Recharge card, some business about address verification? Ended up using a real credit card and no issues. Parts were here in a week.
So on Monday its getting the head removed, checked over and freshened up and the Turbo rebuilt. Ive been told the turn around time should be a week.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: slowburn on November 21, 2012, 08:14:01 PM
super sweet >:D
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on November 21, 2012, 08:16:30 PM
X2
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 27, 2012, 10:18:06 AM
Well the head is off. Here are some pics:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2headturbo.jpg&hash=03b29c39216a0d8f8a4ab6c4dcc57bae2c577047)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2headcams.jpg&hash=0b6d1ee22231786caf7bdbee4e34286d639e2019)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2valves.jpg&hash=85433abfd8407a13736e7530b7d0c55515aa047f)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 27, 2012, 10:19:08 AM

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2turbofront.jpg&hash=5e60a37384c567ebca985de193053dda03842be0)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2turboside.jpg&hash=6f9cb9fe2bb411204b313736eb6224e859460033)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2headoff.jpg&hash=bd2998b5bae2ab392445085dfb33a5fe6ac44d59)
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 27, 2012, 10:39:44 AM
Are you going to check the ovality of the block? That would be the go if the pistons were coming our I guess.


Nigel Aston
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
And my daily driver for the week while my RS2 is off the road:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs22rs2s.jpg&hash=f6a21fb51ad9fc2a4d605c76053522ea8696f376)

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on November 28, 2012, 04:35:08 PM
You getting all the valves / seats cut too?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on November 28, 2012, 05:03:56 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
And my daily driver for the week while my RS2 is off the road:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs22rs2s.jpg&hash=f6a21fb51ad9fc2a4d605c76053522ea8696f376)

you've got another one?!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2012, 05:28:45 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 28, 2012, 04:35:08 PM
You getting all the valves / seats cut too?

That I am.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2012, 05:30:53 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on November 28, 2012, 05:03:56 PM
you've got another one?!

On loan from a generous mate (and fellow VASKer).
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: qta4 on November 28, 2012, 06:54:33 PM
While the car is pulled apart as much as it is, why dont you go the full hogg and check and rebuild the lot.
You will find the bearings are almost perfect but the rings could do with changing at 200k.
Then you will have another 200k worry free.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on November 28, 2012, 07:20:42 PM
Are the pistons easily sourced Nik? I'm working myself up to splashing out on a set of o/s pistons for my WR block - the price for 5 would get me into an ok MK2 GTI....
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on December 01, 2012, 08:00:43 PM
Hey Nik

Just interested in what were the symptoms that made you think to replace the head gasket? Were you losing coolant at all? Or just visible oil seepage?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 01, 2012, 08:58:04 PM
Quote from: Number21 on December 01, 2012, 08:00:43 PM
Hey Nik

Just interested in what were the symptoms that made you think to replace the head gasket? Were you losing coolant at all? Or just visible oil seepage?

It was just leaking oil,  the head gasket wasnt blown, just making a mess on the drive and costing $$$ for oil.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 01, 2012, 08:59:01 PM
Quote from: John Stone on November 28, 2012, 07:20:42 PM
Are the pistons easily sourced Nik? I'm working myself up to splashing out on a set of o/s pistons for my WR block - the price for 5 would get me into an ok MK2 GTI....

I havent really looked into it John to be honest.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 01, 2012, 09:03:58 PM
Quote from: John Stone on November 28, 2012, 07:20:42 PM
Are the pistons easily sourced Nik? I'm working myself up to splashing out on a set of o/s pistons for my WR block - the price for 5 would get me into an ok MK2 GTI....

very easy to get pistons for the 20v. Where are you getting the pistons for the wr from?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 02, 2012, 07:38:27 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 01, 2012, 09:03:58 PM
very easy to get pistons for the 20v. Where are you getting the pistons for the wr from?

PeteReeve at Quattro Corner ....

"WR oversize pistons the largest you can get to suit 80.51 bore ?800 plus shipping a set"

:( :( :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 02, 2012, 10:09:43 AM
Quote from: John Stone on December 02, 2012, 07:38:27 AM
PeteReeve at Quattro Corner ....

"WR oversize pistons the largest you can get to suit 80.51 bore ?800 plus shipping a set"

:( :( :( :( :( :(

Are they aftermarket forged items or oem? You could probably have some one like JE make a set cheaper than that
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 02, 2012, 11:30:02 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 02, 2012, 10:09:43 AM
Are they aftermarket forged items or oem? You could probably have some one like JE make a set cheaper than that
These are oem 2nd O/S WR Mahle pistons. I tried JE and have yet to receive a reply
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 02, 2012, 11:41:41 AM
Do you need to go oversize? has the engine been stripped and measured?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 02, 2012, 12:28:59 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 02, 2012, 11:41:41 AM
Do you need to go oversize? has the engine been stripped and measured?

Sorry Nik, didn't mean to create thread drift, will start a new topic....
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 03, 2012, 11:14:00 AM
The turbo is going to cost $785 inc to rebuild, also the exhaust manifold needs to be planned.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on December 03, 2012, 12:45:36 PM
Must be tempting to upgrade then?  >:D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 03, 2012, 07:31:23 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 03, 2012, 11:14:00 AM
The turbo is going to cost $785 inc to rebuild, also the exhaust manifold needs to be planned.

What does that get you Nik, any thoughts of a hybrid option or will you stay oem?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 03, 2012, 07:55:07 PM
Quote from: John Stone on December 03, 2012, 07:31:23 PM
What does that get you Nik, any thoughts of a hybrid option or will you stay oem?

Just a rebuild with all the serviceable parts replaced.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 03, 2012, 07:55:55 PM
Also the head is back, turbo is due back on Wed's. Car should be back on the road on Friday.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 03, 2012, 08:00:49 PM
Quote from: John Stone on December 03, 2012, 07:31:23 PM
What does that get you Nik, any thoughts of a hybrid option or will you stay oem?

Usualy a bead blasting, seals, bearings, and a rebalance
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 04, 2012, 02:11:04 PM
The head is back and looking nice and clean:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2headclean.jpg&hash=bf3dc02e019e19af6d7e18598e341b023d9fa80d)

New head studs:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2headstuds.jpg&hash=14ce8286f71ac572b077ab736e7a1986717c1eea)

The exhaust (turbo end). I was told it only had only 3 studs on it (bottom right was missing) and dont have a clue why? I guess that means the turbo must have been off before?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2exhaustengineend.jpg&hash=dcaa26f02060b88d74c500d247c10b8f5c5db20e)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 04, 2012, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 04, 2012, 02:11:04 PM
The exhaust (turbo end). I was told it only had only 3 studs on it (bottom right was missing) and dont have a clue why? I guess that means the turbo must have been off before?


Probably because that one is a right c u next tuesday to get at
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 04, 2012, 05:19:10 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 04, 2012, 04:30:14 PM
Probably because that one is a right c u next tuesday to get at

Yeah, thats what I thought, surely they would have put 4 on at the factory?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 04, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
Yes they would have, but some muppet has been in there and hasnt put it back
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2012, 11:51:39 AM
Head and turbo are back together:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2frontofhead.png&hash=2c04beda9699acbe215c9de56d2fd9ef89420d41)

and

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frs2backofhead.jpg&hash=227e2bd9ed15754e8c771b569047ca594a5c44ae)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on December 07, 2012, 06:42:51 PM
Strange they bolt all the manifolds on before they fit the head to the block ??? 
Guess it must work out that way, do they use a lifter to lower it on? As it must be pretty heavy to just lift on now.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 09, 2012, 05:05:59 PM
urquattro is the same. Space is very limited
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 14, 2012, 06:15:39 PM
And its back, better late than never!

A big thanks to MJH for his generosity in keeping me mobile.
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on December 14, 2012, 06:28:28 PM
Nice how does it go? All ready for summer!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 14, 2012, 06:30:43 PM
Quote from: ritmo on December 14, 2012, 06:28:28 PM
Nice how does it go? All ready for summer!

I'll find out tomorrow. I've been told to take it easy over the weekend.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Audidude on December 14, 2012, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 14, 2012, 06:30:43 PM
I'll find out tomorrow. I've been told to take it easy over the weekend.
That'll be a first!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on December 16, 2012, 06:36:38 AM
I bet you're busting to stand on that throttle Nik - have fun ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 24, 2012, 05:13:43 PM
With all the recent heat the cloth on the headlining is starting to come away. Can anything be done about this or do I need new cloth?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:15:29 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 24, 2012, 05:13:43 PM
With all the recent heat the cloth on the headlining is starting to come away. Can anything be done about this or do I need new cloth?

Nothing can be done, Lining will need to be removed from the car, clean off all of the old foam glue and recover it
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on December 24, 2012, 05:17:40 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:15:29 PM
Nothing can be done, Lining will need to be removed from the car, clean off all of the old foam glue and recover it

Afraid so, also remeber to use the right glue.
Ados F2 as everyone uses is not heat resistant meaning you'll end up re doing it sooner than you should.
Bostik make a heat resistant one available at Glue Guru.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:20:02 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on December 24, 2012, 05:17:40 PM
Afraid so, also remeber to use the right glue.
Ados F2 as everyone uses is not heat resistant meaning you'll end up re doing it sooner than you should.
Bostik make a heat resistant one available at Glue Guru.

how come noone puts a layer of foam on? Everyone seems to glue is straight on.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: OOOO on December 24, 2012, 05:44:00 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:15:29 PM
Nothing can be done, Lining will need to be removed from the car, clean off all of the old foam glue and recover it

Ditto. It's not that bad a job. Did the S6 a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:49:11 PM
Ive got 4 cars to do  :-X Will have to find some material that matches the orig
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: mjh on December 24, 2012, 06:10:10 PM
Nik,

This happened to my RS2 about a year or 2 ago and I got Charmans to re- do it. They did a great job and I thought it was very cheap. Can dig the invoice out for you if you wish?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on December 24, 2012, 09:00:44 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:20:02 PM
how come noone puts a layer of foam on? Everyone seems to glue is straight on.

Headliner material is foam backed already, some material is way more strechy than others which can be usefull especialy in those areas where the sunvisors are.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on December 24, 2012, 09:02:26 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 24, 2012, 05:49:11 PM
Ive got 4 cars to do  :-X Will have to find some material that matches the orig

Try Horrocks fabrics, Reid & Twiname, Retro or LeMans.
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: coupe20vt on December 24, 2012, 09:04:44 PM
I got mine done in the integrale - cost $120 - I took it out & re fitted it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: SimonS2 on December 29, 2012, 08:34:22 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 24, 2012, 05:13:43 PM
With all the recent heat the cloth on the headlining is starting to come away. Can anything be done about this or do I need new cloth?
Mine went last summer.... Must be end of life for the foam backing as most seem to go at around 17 years of age. I've re-glued the headlining and doors but that didn't last. Will pull all cards out and send to trimmers. Cheaper to do the disassembly yourself, and avoids breakage by someone less careful.

Watch for the huge double-sided tape pad in the middle of the roof: mine is well stuck (will use heat gun).
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 17, 2013, 04:40:33 PM
Had the RS2 back at the mechanics yesterday, ever since I got it back it wasnt performing right, it was coming on boost 1000RPM later and not as hard (no nose lift). To me it felt like it was short of about 70BHP. It turns out the timing wasnt right. Im a happy camper now though.
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: coupe20vt on January 17, 2013, 06:21:20 PM
Good that it now has full HP back!!
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on January 17, 2013, 06:40:47 PM
Timing you mean?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 17, 2013, 07:23:15 PM
Quote from: ritmo on January 17, 2013, 06:40:47 PM
Timing you mean?

Opps, yes.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 17, 2013, 07:40:04 PM
Was the cambelt out a tooth?

Sent from my GT-N7100

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 17, 2013, 07:51:08 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on January 17, 2013, 07:40:04 PM
Was the cambelt out a tooth?

Sent from my GT-N7100

Im not to sure, he marked the cambelt and said he put it on to the same marks (the first time), second time he did something off the rear of the engine/gearbox.
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on January 17, 2013, 08:29:25 PM
Ah well sorted! Up HB next week if your about.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2013, 10:12:51 PM
Had new HD top mounts pull in today, plus a wheel alignment, handles so much better.
Ive got the old top mounts so Ill compare them to the other new ones I have at on the shelf.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on January 31, 2013, 06:51:56 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2013, 10:12:51 PM
Had new HD top mounts pull in today, plus a wheel alignment, handles so much better.
Ive got the old top mounts so Ill compare them to the other new ones I have at on the shelf.

What brand are the new mounts Nik, do you have a link? Be interesting to hear of the state of the old ones.
I've put my repairs on the back burner for a bit until I can find parts that don't fail so quickly.
Title: Re: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 31, 2013, 08:58:01 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2013, 10:12:51 PM
Had new HD top mounts pull in today, plus a wheel alignment, handles so much better.
Ive got the old top mounts so Ill compare them to the other new ones I have at on the shelf.

Hope yours last longer than mine. Only got just over 1000km

Sent from my GT-N7100

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on January 31, 2013, 09:39:37 AM
Just found these...

http://www.compbrake.com/cars/audi/quattro-ur-coupe/audi-ur-quattro-front-fixed-each.html

Not sure about the material and wear rate, top price doesn't necessarily mean better - anyone know of the company?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 31, 2013, 12:10:54 PM
Would be quite harsh on a road car. For my typ85 90 quattro ill be making some from alloy that will also be adj as it wont realy be a road car. Am yet to try the 034 versions

Sent from my GT-N7100

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2013, 12:44:03 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on January 31, 2013, 12:10:54 PM
Would be quite harsh on a road car. For my typ85 90 quattro ill be making some from alloy that will also be adj as it wont realy be a road car. Am yet to try the 034 versions

Sent from my GT-N7100

I think John had 034's in his ur.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2013, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: John Stone on January 31, 2013, 06:51:56 AM
What brand are the new mounts Nik, do you have a link? Be interesting to hear of the state of the old ones.
I've put my repairs on the back burner for a bit until I can find parts that don't fail so quickly.

Ill take some pics tonight.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on January 31, 2013, 05:04:07 PM
Quote from: John Stone on January 31, 2013, 06:51:56 AM
What brand are the new mounts Nik, do you have a link? Be interesting to hear of the state of the old ones.
I've put my repairs on the back burner for a bit until I can find parts that don't fail so quickly.
The mounts are too small and pathetic for the car, and a bad design. They wear, just replace them and lube the bearing a bit better.
They are easy to do and if you have to do them every year or so thats just a failing of the car you own.
In other areas they are good as you know, just not the strut tops.
The bearings wear and the rubber pulls away from the metal.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: John Stone on January 31, 2013, 06:23:49 PM
Sorry to hijack your thread Nik - maybe admin can split it.
I will start another thread.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2013, 07:31:55 PM
Here is my top mounts:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Ftopmountsside_zps0581aecb.jpg&hash=5a3038505ed649c986bf53d0fe47d8a91bde5b22)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Ftopmountstop_zps17b2c215.jpg&hash=dd000ec6d2979c4973d31ada5861797d0a0379d0)

The worn ones are a year old (around 18,000kms), Torpan? in brand, though I was sold them by a forum member as being 034 ones. The new ones are Meyle HD. Ill be interested to see how these ones go, SignalH is currently running them in his car, he might of had them in for 4 months?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: BB on February 02, 2013, 05:34:37 PM
Topran from Qualitat.
Were they put in upside down?
I use the topran ones but yes they will not last that well if you are tracking or driving hard.
Those new ones look good ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 18, 2013, 08:10:48 AM
Yesterday I replaced a torn webbing in the RS2's Recaro base.

Sitting a lot higher and firmer now :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2Recarowebbing_zpsbd200ea1.jpg&hash=7f34e2a0b2295503f76c79289b2ab15cb16f53ad)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 08, 2013, 11:03:25 PM
Car stopped on me today. I was starting to question the fuel pump, then this (I think its the pump).
Now what to do, get a factory one or a Bosch Motorsport 044 pump (would need a different fuel pump basket). The 044 pump is easily sourced in NZ and cheap ($245 plus GST). Im guessing the factory wont be in stock in NZ (895906089E).
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on April 09, 2013, 12:27:02 AM
What made you question the pump? It seems a pretty common failure on these cars, its true.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 09, 2013, 07:24:19 AM
Quote from: Number21 on April 09, 2013, 12:27:02 AM
What made you question the pump? It seems a pretty common failure on these cars, its true.

The pump seems to be getting louder, performance wouldnt match throttle input. When the car stopped it would restart for a bit then die again (not like the Immo though).
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: user2154 on April 12, 2013, 11:02:02 PM
There is no point getting an oversize pump if you don't need it. Just get the OEM fit pump and make the job 10 times easier to replace the old one. The job is already a complete pain in the ass without making it any harder.

I got a bosch pump for the S4 from autohausaz.com a few years ago for less than half the NZ price, you just need to do some homework.

http://www.autohausaz.com/

their shipping is pretty good but...

http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/online-shopping/youshop

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: user2154 on April 12, 2013, 11:12:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2013, 07:31:55 PM
Here is my top mounts:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Ftopmountsside_zps0581aecb.jpg&hash=5a3038505ed649c986bf53d0fe47d8a91bde5b22)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Ftopmountstop_zps17b2c215.jpg&hash=dd000ec6d2979c4973d31ada5861797d0a0379d0)

The worn ones are a year old (around 18,000kms), Torpan? in brand, though I was sold them by a forum member as being 034 ones. The new ones are Meyle HD. Ill be interested to see how these ones go, SignalH is currently running them in his car, he might of had them in for 4 months?

Meyle have a very bad reputation in the US URS4 circle. No one there will ever touch Meyle.

I don't know about the RS2 but for the URS4 the best strut mounts you can buy are the genuine parts. According to some, it's simply not worth buying any other.

http://genuineaudiparts.com
Title: Re: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 12, 2013, 11:43:59 PM
Quote from: user2154 on April 12, 2013, 11:02:02 PM
The job is already a complete pain in the ass without making it any harder.


Its a 30min job, not hard at all
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 29, 2013, 03:40:47 PM
An update from me.
In the last couple of weeks the fuel pump and fuel filter have been replaced on the RS2.

Ive also had an oil change. Funny thing is a few months ago I recommended to Number21 Penrite Everyday Full Synthetic 10W40, Ive been using i a while now. So I went to purchase somemore as I have 3L left to find that the have changed the formula. Penrite Everyday is nowa  Semi Synthetic 10W40! The replacement for the Penrite Everyday Full Synthetic 10W40 is Penrite HPR10 10W50. On the pack it states "May be used where SAE 10W40 and 15W40 oil are recommended". It also states "Replaces Everyday Full Synthetic 10W40".
So far the car seems to idle smoother but that could just be me.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Foil2_zps1111a4cc.jpg&hash=8cd002cbb4e7ebf4a4b3a641e832ed1a7a6ea188) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/oil2_zps1111a4cc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: wilco on May 30, 2013, 10:32:25 AM
Nic I use that oil in the 1.8T. 'Tis good, especially with 305,000km rolled up.

W.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 05, 2013, 08:14:39 PM
Ive just ordered some coolant pipes for the RS2:

http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_59_84&products_id=178

I was going to get some Ancillary hoses hoses as well:

http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_59_84&products_id=176

But as a combined package it would have pushed the price over $400NZ and would have only saved me $10 pounds in freight. I think Im better off getting these kits in separate packages and going under the radar in regards to GST.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 13, 2013, 11:16:06 AM
I got an email yesterday confirming that my coolant pipes have been sent by Roose. I thought turn around would have been a bit quicker, oh well.
This weekend Ive going to change some vacuum pipes with silicone pipe.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on June 13, 2013, 11:55:13 AM
I should really do the same in my car. I really want that ancillary hose set, my coolant pipes seem OK.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 15, 2013, 08:53:45 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 13, 2013, 11:16:06 AM
I got an email yesterday confirming that my coolant pipes have been sent by Roose. I thought turn around would have been a bit quicker, oh well.
This weekend Ive going to change some vacuum pipes with silicone pipe.

Well Im impressed, the pipes showed up this morning. Sent on Weds from the UK arrive today.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2013, 10:51:29 AM
After a couple of weeks of a faint whistle coming out of the exhaust of the RS2 it was confirmed today that the turbo has failed.
Im less than impressed considering the Turbo was rebuilt back in December when I had the head off.
Now for a sh!t fight for who should be footing the bill.
Im gutted because I havent even taken it out of Hawkes Bay and given it a good run. I may have done 8,000kms max?
F%$@#!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: M on June 20, 2013, 11:11:58 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2013, 10:51:29 AM
After a couple of weeks of a faint whistle coming out of the exhaust of the RS2 it was confirmed today that the turbo has failed.
Im less than impressed considering the Turbo was rebuilt back in December when I had the head off.
Now for a sh!t fight for who should be footing the bill.
Im gutted because I havent even taken it out of Hawkes Bay and given it a good run. I may have done 8,000kms max?
F%$@#!!!!!!!!

I phoned NZ's multiple "Turbo specialists" when I wanted RS4 turbo's doing. I even had all the details and specs for them and wanted them hybrid-ised. Eventually I bought brand new Borg Warner turbos from overseas as not one of them instilled any confidence in me. One even told me "Nah mate that won't work, you will be better just buying a standard cartridge"(at double the cost of a whole turbo shipped from overseas I might add) even though plenty of people round the World run the spec I had asked for.

Useless!!

Buy a brand new one and be done, or buy something newer and better.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2013, 11:22:14 AM
Quote from: M on June 20, 2013, 11:11:58 AM
I phoned NZ's multiple "Turbo specialists" when I wanted RS4 turbo's doing. I even had all the details and specs for them and wanted them hybrid-ised. Eventually I bought brand new Borg Warner turbos from overseas as not one of them instilled any confidence in me. One even told me "Nah mate that won't work, you will be better just buying a standard cartridge"(at double the cost of a whole turbo shipped from overseas I might add) even though plenty of people round the World run the spec I had asked for.

Useless!!

Buy a brand new one and be done, or buy something newer and better.

The thing is that the turbo didnt have an issue beforehand, I had the turbo rebuilt when I had the head off. They said the Turbo was fine but that you only know so once its pulled down.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2013, 11:35:27 AM
The over thing, since the head and turbo were rebuilt the car would only boost to 17PSI when it should be at least 20PSI.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on June 20, 2013, 11:45:40 AM
Bugger, that sucks man!! If you need/want a new OE unit instead of rebuild LOBA sell them: http://www.loba-motorsport.com/shop/audi/s2/2.2t-220-ps-162-kw/247/original-2.2t-rs2-s2-turbocharger?c=315 (http://www.loba-motorsport.com/shop/audi/s2/2.2t-220-ps-162-kw/247/original-2.2t-rs2-s2-turbocharger?c=315)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 20, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Can get a garrett hybrid from 034 the will be a direct swap
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 26, 2013, 05:11:15 PM
Well the Turbo is off, here is the damage to the blades:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F91f0f30f10cecccbc5db98540243fb89_zps3d25cef2.jpg&hash=b395a94e577f5b58a5737518d5f6e40541d16e04)

It doesnt have any play up and down, only about a mm forward and backwards.
Any clues to whats gone on?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Filx on June 26, 2013, 05:34:55 PM
Maybe something that affected the lubrication of the bearings causing the shaft play?

As an aside I see 034 have a range of Precision turbos with K26 Turbine Housing option. A billet 5558 in a K26 housing would be a sweet bolt on! Spool would be far better than an old KKK turbo and still give you heaps of headroom for more power should you want it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 26, 2013, 05:53:37 PM
Here is what the turbo sounded like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLuIPccEIA

Please forgive my crappy iPhone clip, it was only made to hear the turbo noise.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on June 26, 2013, 10:11:35 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 26, 2013, 05:53:37 PM
Here is what the turbo sounded like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLuIPccEIA

Please forgive my crappy iPhone clip, it was only made to hear the turbo noise.

:(
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 01, 2013, 11:35:37 AM
Ive just had a bit of an update for those that are interested.

The guy who rebuilt the turbo says the turbo has been spining to fast which has caused the damage. He asked me about any differences I noticed in the cars performance since the head and turbo were rebuilt. I told him it would only boost to 17PSI.
He seems to think that the something is wrong with the plumbing. Something like a boost leak, crack in the I/C or the DV been put in the wrong way around.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on July 01, 2013, 11:46:35 AM
Surely something like a boost leak couldn't cause that damage so quickly.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 01, 2013, 12:06:29 PM
Usually it happens from a boost pipe suddenly popping of at high boost/load causing it to over spin
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 01, 2013, 01:19:09 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on July 01, 2013, 12:06:29 PM
Usually it happens from a boost pipe suddenly popping of at high boost/load causing it to over spin

That hasnt happend to me, well once pre turbo rebuild after the car had been serviced a year or so ago. No fun when that happens when youre passing a car . . .
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2013, 02:33:30 PM

They think they have found the issue, and it looks like it could be my fault.
What they found is a kink in the vac line that goes to the ECU. I installed a boost gauge around 3 years ago and somehow its kinked around and pushed up against the a water pipe for the aircon.

I guess the ECU couldnt read boost levels correctly due to the limited air getting to it?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Fizz on July 02, 2013, 02:44:40 PM
So what does that mean Nik? u have to foot the bill for the damage to the turbo?  :-\
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2013, 03:16:43 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 02, 2013, 02:44:40 PM
So what does that mean Nik? u have to foot the bill for the damage to the turbo?  :-\

It hasnt been discussed.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 03:21:58 PM
But why didn't they see the damage that was being done when the turbo was out?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2013, 03:31:13 PM
Quote from: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 03:21:58 PM
But why didn't they see the damage that was being done when the turbo was out?

Good question. The turbo was meant to be fine when it was out and rebuilt. They think something has happend post rebuild down near the ECU. I havent been down there though. They seemed to think that someone has bumped it with there foot.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 04:03:11 PM
Kinked vacuum hose to ECU= busted turbo in 6 months?

Wow. Scary.
Title: Re: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 02, 2013, 04:19:52 PM
Quote from: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 04:03:11 PM
Kinked vacuum hose to ECU= busted turbo in 6 months?

Wow. Scary.

I would rather that than melted pistons or burning a valve
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 04:29:29 PM
I'm not too worried about my turbo blowing up really- excuse to upgrade- but it is surprising how fast the turbo crapped out from a kink in a vacuum hose- and the car was operating nearly normally.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2013, 07:35:24 PM
The guys on the S2 Forum dont seem to think this is the issue.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on July 02, 2013, 08:54:08 PM
Sounds to me like someone is trying to find a reason to weasel out of putting it right at their cost.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2013, 08:55:09 PM
Here is what some of the guys on the S2 Forum say:

Comment one:

"If it can't read boost then it wouldn't have run properly at all, so that's not it. If it's running stock tune then there's almost no way that the car can over drive the turbo. Tell them to stop looking for excuses, accept the they messed up and get them to fix it FOC."


Comment two:

"If the MAP sensor doesn't get a boost signal, the ECU doesn't control the N75 WGFV and all you get is the mechanical boost from the WG spring, i.e. about 0.6 Bar. They are looking for excuses but that isn't it. They Fk'd up the rebuild. Done. Period."

Comment three:

"Let's put it that way. Unless you completely cut off the oil supply to the turbo, there is basically nothing you can do to make this turbo fail this quickly.

Does not matter if you had boost leaks (on standard tune you get fuel cut), kinked hose (only mechanical boost) or some other issues.
As long as the oiling to the turbo is fine, it will be fine."

That last comment was from a tuner who writes his own maps and owns this company:

http://prj-tuning.com
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 80 Vert on July 02, 2013, 09:02:49 PM
Exactly what I said in other words  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Fizz on July 02, 2013, 09:37:32 PM
From what you said its been running less boost than normal so really u shouldn't be seeing damage. Could understand if it was overboosting though....
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: SimonS2 on July 03, 2013, 08:13:32 PM
How are you measuring boost? Do you have a gauge, and if so where is it plumbed in?

As you've been advised by S2 Forum, kink in the line to the ECU would only mean the WG opens manually (pressure on the spring) and maybe you see a bit of high boost. The turbo might over spin a little if you have an inlet leak, but that usually sets the ECU into limp mode which saves the turbo.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 03, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on July 03, 2013, 08:13:32 PM
How are you measuring boost? Do you have a gauge, and if so where is it plumbed in?

As you've been advised by S2 Forum, kink in the line to the ECU would only mean the WG opens manually (pressure on the spring) and maybe you see a bit of high boost. The turbo might over spin a little if you have an inlet leak, but that usually sets the ECU into limp mode which saves the turbo.

Hey Simon, the VDO boost gauge is plumbed near the ECU. Its where Rex told me to do it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: SimonS2 on July 03, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
A OK, same as me, 'T' from the line to the ECU. You would have seen if it was making any sort of excessive boost.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 03, 2013, 09:20:31 PM
Quote from: SimonS2 on July 03, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
A OK, same as me, 'T' from the line to the ECU. You would have seen if it was making any sort of excessive boost.

I havent felt any excessive boost. The boost gauge lives in the glovebox so I dont often look at it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: veneto rs2 on July 05, 2013, 08:36:30 PM
Ciao everyone!

I'm Stefano from Italy RS2 owner since 1997.

I know Nik from S2Forum and I thought to pop over here to say hello.
Please guys try to forgive my english first of all.

About this turbo issue I can confirm that the RS2 turbo it's almost bullet proof assuming that there's no oil starvation or excessive (better say enormous) boost, even with top of the stars pressure (over 2.0 bars of generated pressure) something else will fail rather then the turbo.

Personally the one on my RS2 has something like 350,000 km on his shoulders.... I went trough a complete motor rebuild at 220.000 kms and I took the turbo to a specialist here in Italy because I assumed that it needed a rebulit.... just to ear from him (very fair company!) that the turbo was just.... as good as new...

Guys thanks for your hospitality and all the best!

Stefano
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Horch on July 05, 2013, 10:16:06 PM
Hey Nik,
Hmmmm....Am as sceptical as you on diagnosis offered by the turbo specialist. What turbo over revs and lives to tell the tale. Pressure turbines don't stretch and contact the housing they disintegrate instantly or vibrate to destruction.  Yours looks like something passive passed thru it.  Something displaced and malleable at best to damage the turbo vane extremities. Unless its lateral shaft tolerance of the bearings which would be obvious it's got to be some form of shrapnel damage at a best. It's a debate difficult to prove.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 12, 2013, 04:46:18 PM
This arrived today:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fa541f989d108c2547d58df5b9f50a94f_zps23b00761.jpg&hash=b89dd42e12e5aeed22eb671495dc801ee588bd8a)

Should be going on early next week.
Then I be sorting out my issues with the rebuild of the other turbo.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 13, 2013, 09:36:43 AM
Nice, is the old one completely damned?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2013, 10:27:15 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on July 13, 2013, 09:36:43 AM
Nice, is the old one completely damned?

Yep, they cant get parts for it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2013, 03:22:07 PM
Got my car back. Not sure if Im 100%. It doesnt feel like pull power.
Title: Re: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 19, 2013, 03:27:17 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2013, 03:22:07 PM
Got my car back. Not sure if Im 100%. It doesnt feel like pull power.

Theres only one way to find out and it would be quite good to do after work like that
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on July 19, 2013, 03:28:04 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2013, 03:22:07 PM
Got my car back. Not sure if Im 100%. It doesnt feel like pull power.

:(

Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on July 19, 2013, 03:56:22 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2013, 03:22:07 PM
Got my car back. Not sure if Im 100%. It doesnt feel like pull power.

Arse
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: beeker on July 19, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
Dyno it
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 29, 2013, 09:34:11 PM
Im taking my damaged turbo to Steve Murch tomorrow for him to do a report on whats failed and why.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: S1 on July 29, 2013, 09:42:37 PM
Who is this person , Ive got a Borg warner to fix
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 29, 2013, 09:44:27 PM
Quote from: S1 on July 29, 2013, 09:42:37 PM
Who is this person , Ive got a Borg warner to fix

One of NZ's best known turbo guru's.
His business is called Motorsport Engineering.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2013, 12:57:38 PM
Well I cant talk more highly of Steve, hes full of knowledge when it comes to turbos and mapping etc.
He looked over my turbo when I dropped it off and concluded that overspeed isnt the issue for the failure, but an incorrectly torqued nut on the shaft. I was up front and honest with him about the kinked vacuum hose and he said that wouldnt have been the issue. He pointed out 3 different areas of damage on how he came to his conclusion, none of them picked up by the two reports done for the guy who rebuilt my turbo.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on August 03, 2013, 12:59:33 PM
nice!! hope you managed to get them to front up now you have some evidence.  it's a pain that 2 other turbo places turned their nose up at the damage and sided with the 1st guy.  booooo

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 11, 2013, 09:17:29 PM
Well time for a turbo update.

Here is the report I got from Steve. Its short but to the point:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F4e06abb583826ffc1880b75e5ab205b6_zps2bd5a5a3.jpg&hash=22d17e3c1954f21158b6266fd428627e13903e4a)

I took it to the turbo rebuilder today at around 4pm, no luck, he doesnt want to come to the party. I told him that it leaves me no option but to contact the MTA. Ive phoned the MTA but it was late in the day so they havent replied to my message.
Interestingly Ive just got a message from Steve saying he has recieved an email from thr turbo rebuilder. Fun times . . .
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on September 11, 2013, 09:54:37 PM
Let the games begin. That's a good letter and good on him writing it. most places try to stay out of these things even if they know through experience what the cause is.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: beeker on September 12, 2013, 06:24:57 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 11, 2013, 09:17:29 PM
Well time for a turbo update.

Here is the report I got from Steve. Its short but to the point:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F4e06abb583826ffc1880b75e5ab205b6_zps2bd5a5a3.jpg&hash=22d17e3c1954f21158b6266fd428627e13903e4a)

I took it to the turbo rebuilder today at around 4pm, no luck, he doesnt want to come to the party. I told him that it leaves me no option but to contact the MTA. Ive phoned the MTA but it was late in the day so they havent replied to my message.
Interestingly Ive just got a message from Steve saying he has recieved an email from thr turbo rebuilder. Fun times . . .

There is a few shonky guys out there.
I remember someone that charged my old man ~2k to rebuild his Koni's shocks on the rally car, turned out he didn't actually do it!! Stocks (Koni importers) validated such.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 12, 2013, 11:28:12 AM
Steve sent me a message last night, the turbo rebuilder got in contact with him requesting a copy of the report.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on October 02, 2013, 01:07:24 PM
Short and sweet. Moving forward is it reparable or do you now need replacement parts?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 02, 2013, 02:40:42 PM
Quote from: spooln on October 02, 2013, 01:07:24 PM
Short and sweet. Moving forward is it reparable or do you now need replacement parts?

Whole new Turbo Neil.
I have the old one, buggered if I know what Illl do with it.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on October 02, 2013, 02:57:10 PM
Yikes. Polish it for a paper weight...? Hope the original Turbo guy steps up.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2013, 01:42:04 PM
Thought I would release a photo of the newly pimped RS2. I call it the Paul Walker edition, just need some graphics and it should be sweet:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F65941aa6ff9393f46052506b8527333c_zpsfd460bd8.jpg&hash=4179234cbd53502b687b9b9f5f2c9b184212756e)

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Poonmobile on December 06, 2013, 02:36:22 PM
you are dead to me...
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2013, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 06, 2013, 02:36:22 PM
you are dead to me...

Haha
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 11, 2014, 10:13:10 AM
Gee, its been a long time since Ive written anything here. Thats kind of a positive I think because I havent been having any dramas.

On the weekend I changed the front pads, and not a moment to soon as you can see by the state of the pads. As you can see I got me moneys worth out of these pads:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F41b7308b775cb352486ebf19def37453_zps3726358e.jpg&hash=7bb00cf9e0908041b3ade4079a4abf0d9372b516)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F53a03636c2ef26934d91f02022b444a6_zps7437b56e.jpg&hash=932931b7e2a4815056f72f07f573f39b866fe438)

The are so easy to change with the Porsche caliper. Take the wheel off, release the hinged pad retainer, pull the pads out and replace.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: schattenblau on August 11, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
Stoptech replacement pads ?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 11, 2014, 02:08:27 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on August 11, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
Stoptech replacement pads ?

Yeah, they came up on my TM "RS2" search a while ago so I thought I would grab them. The guy that was selling them had a R34 GTR (Nur I think), turns out they are the same size pads, I guess the GTR runs Brembos as well? Anyway he had upgraded his brakes and had a couple of sets left over. I think he's the guy with the Honda NSX race car?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ritmo on August 11, 2014, 03:57:05 PM
Fraser? 
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 11, 2014, 04:13:02 PM
Quote from: ritmo on August 11, 2014, 03:57:05 PM
Fraser?

Thats the one. Dont think it was a Nur. His GTR had the plate F1RACR. I looked back at what I paid for the pads, it was only something like $75.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: slowmo on August 11, 2014, 04:28:01 PM
Quote from: ritmo on August 11, 2014, 03:57:05 PM
Fraser?

Off topic but have you seen what he is building now?

http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/showthread.php/550-World-first-Our-FZ12-Supercar
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 31, 2014, 02:03:57 PM
I pulled out the diff switch out of the RS2 today. The middle bulb has never gone. Its just for aesthetics and lights up the  white outlines.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F80a2a407427a84fb918003c9c12f755f_zps555c3ab1.jpg&hash=2d86e7875d4fa1663ead89f6b1930c064fc9f947)

It turns out the bulb is soldered so I either have to get someone to do this for me or get a replacement from somewhere?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F46bac5eede897a58f67ace18ab0c66cf_zps98d63728.jpg&hash=5245e6b5a41a99acc622f7e51285ee672da8c160)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: FFS on August 31, 2014, 08:56:08 PM
Go to Jaycar electronics Nik. About $3 for another low watt bulb, then have someone solder it in if you can't do it yourself. I did just that recently with the blown ABS warning light in my daughters Mk3 Golf.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 31, 2014, 10:34:40 PM
Quote from: FFS on August 31, 2014, 08:56:08 PM
Go to Jaycar electronics Nik. About $3 for another low watt bulb, then have someone solder it in if you can't do it yourself. I did just that recently with the blown ABS warning light in my daughters Mk3 Golf.

Awesome. Thanks.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 28, 2014, 10:08:10 PM
Well last week I rolled over 6 years of RS2 ownership.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: beeker on September 29, 2014, 06:27:58 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 28, 2014, 10:08:10 PM
Well last week I rolled over 6 years of RS2 ownership.
Really? wow that went fast.

Title: Re: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Audidude on October 01, 2014, 01:46:06 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2013, 01:42:04 PM
Thought I would release a photo of the newly pimped RS2. I call it the Paul Walker edition, just need some graphics and it should be sweet:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F65941aa6ff9393f46052506b8527333c_zpsfd460bd8.jpg&hash=4179234cbd53502b687b9b9f5f2c9b184212756e)
I'm guessing you took this kit off before we met last week, Nik? 'cause it looks 100% original now and looked pretty cool parked behind my Teg ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2015, 11:53:23 AM
Not much to report of late.

The car is going in for a new set of Meyle HD solid top mounts, a wheel alignment and some new brake fluid. Im trying Castrol React Performance this time. Has anyone used it before?

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Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 02, 2015, 09:39:36 PM
Well the door cards have started to break down, well the foam has.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F751968fac23a7ed911275893f1579667_zps0453de58.jpg&hash=ed3b162f90d58887854ac247a032ad78a4a8ea44)

Im having issues removing the rear door card though. Isnt it just the three screws?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 02, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F52a1ee94bf153b9f6b814b6bae83fc27_zpscd095f90.jpg&hash=cbd136d5f5379c8b3275defd721d27de17eee549)

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And one inside the door handle?

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Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Stanceking on March 02, 2015, 09:47:46 PM
There is 2 screws inside the handle you pull the door closed with on the arm rest, then the door cars slides up, do not try and pull it outwards as you will break the mounting tabs
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 02, 2015, 09:57:22 PM
Quote from: Stanceking on March 02, 2015, 09:47:46 PM
There is 2 screws inside the handle you pull the door closed with on the arm rest, then the door cars slides up, do not try and pull it outwards as you will break the mounting tabs

Cool, thanks.
Title: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on March 02, 2015, 11:19:11 PM
If you don't want to replace all the foam then contact adhesive works well. Just make sure you have some paper towels or rags to catch any drips of glue.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 03, 2015, 07:13:52 AM
Quote from: le mans on March 02, 2015, 11:19:11 PM
If you don't want to replace all the foam then contact adhesive works well. Just make sure you have some paper towels or rags to catch any drips of glue.

Is that what you did Jon?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 03, 2015, 01:12:18 PM
Quote from: Stanceking on March 02, 2015, 09:47:46 PM
There is 2 screws inside the handle you pull the door closed with on the arm rest, then the door cars slides up, do not try and pull it outwards as you will break the mounting tabs

At lunch time I tried to get the pull handle out. Am I meant to split it with a screw driver? The bottom half comes out the bottom and the top comes out the top?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: wilco on March 04, 2015, 11:02:32 AM
Yes that's right Nik, the trim inside the handle is in two bits. Then can access the two screws that hold the handle to the door frame.
As Mike says, lift the whole panel straight up, not out.  The tabs are reasonably strong but aren't too flexible.
When you put the panel back, retrieve all the rubber packing that goes over the tabs and glue them on so you don't lose them halfway through reinstalling.  Main cause of annoying rattles otherwise.
When you have the panel half off you almost need three hands to hold it and unplug the speaker and window wiring.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 04, 2015, 11:33:04 AM
Quote from: wilco on March 04, 2015, 11:02:32 AM
Yes that's right Nik, the trim inside the handle is in two bits. Then can access the two screws that hold the handle to the door frame.
As Mike says, lift the whole panel straight up, not out.  The tabs are reasonably strong but aren't too flexible.
When you put the panel back, retrieve all the rubber packing that goes over the tabs and glue them on so you don't lose them halfway through reinstalling.  Main cause of annoying rattles otherwise.
When you have the panel half off you almost need three hands to hold it and unplug the speaker and window wiring.

Sweet, thanks for that. Did it last night, Im writing a write up about it.
No three hands for me, I used two hands and one leg ;)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 05, 2015, 01:19:22 PM
Well its take 2 for the wheel aligenment today.
Last time (2 weeks ago) they went to pull the struts apart to replace the top mounts but couldnt due to buggered upper strut bushing nuts:

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/ES2486/ES5124/

Audi NZ wanted $30 each for them, what a joke. And they only had 1 in the country, and it was going to take between 2-3 weeks to get another in . . .
ECS wanted $6 US for them, but I found them on another US website for less than $2US.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ranton-inc on March 05, 2015, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 05, 2015, 01:19:22 PM
Well its take 2 for the wheel aligenment today.
Last time (2 weeks ago) they went to pull the struts apart to replace the top mounts but couldnt due to buggered upper strut bushing nuts:

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/ES2486/ES5124/

Audi NZ wanted $30 each for them, what a joke. And they only had 1 in the country, and it was going to take between 2-3 weeks to get another in . . .
ECS wanted $6 US for them, but I found them on another US website for less than $2US.

I got new ones for mine from Qualitat $6.00 each.

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 05, 2015, 04:18:22 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 05, 2015, 01:47:30 PM
I got new ones for mine from Qualitat $6.00 each.

The said they didnt have any.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ranton-inc on March 05, 2015, 05:20:32 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 05, 2015, 04:18:22 PM
The said they didnt have any.

I must have bought their last stock my bad!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 19, 2015, 11:34:12 AM
I currently have a new rear RS2 badge coming from German for the car (not a front one with the clips broken off).
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 26, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
RS2 badge has arrived:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Frear%2520rs2%2520badge_zpsvxxnwklk.jpg&hash=1baf5c2790316b05e49c7fd62b96654d2007da7e) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/rear%20rs2%20badge_zpsvxxnwklk.jpg.html)

Audi NZ couldnt source one.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 26, 2015, 09:58:52 AM
Something strange is happening to my fuel gauge. It gets to half full and drops to nothing. This brings on the fuel light and effects the kms to empty. Any ideas what this issue is? Fuel float?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: signalh on March 26, 2015, 03:47:03 PM
Hi Nik

The solder is buggered where the wire from the float attaches to the sender.  Wire is in contact with the sender when float up high (full tank) and then loses contact when float drops (half tank).  Pull the sender and float out from the boot, re-solder and you are good to go.  Wire can be quite frail and may need to be replaced.

Hugh
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 26, 2015, 06:57:26 PM
Quote from: signalh on March 26, 2015, 03:47:03 PM
Hi Nik

The solder is buggered where the wire from the float attaches to the sender.  Wire is in contact with the sender when float up high (full tank) and then loses contact when float drops (half tank).  Pull the sender and float out from the boot, re-solder and you are good to go.  Wire can be quite frail and may need to be replaced.

Hugh

Awesome, thanks Hugh.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 16, 2015, 04:38:16 PM
On Friday I flicked over 270,000kms.

I seem to have a boost issue though. Its only pulling 10-12PSI, idles smooth and no rough driving. Fun times ahead . . .
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on August 16, 2015, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 16, 2015, 04:38:16 PM
On Friday I flicked over 270,000kms.

I seem to have a boost issue though. Its only pulling 10-12PSI, idles smooth and no rough driving. Fun times ahead . . .

Mine's been at the Toy Shop for about a month now (luckily they have a loan car :D ) - they had sent the ECU away and the report back is that it's poked.

I asked if re-flashing was an option - they said no, it's beyond that.

I chase them up again expecting the car to be back to the same condition as I left it with them, they said the ECU guys think they can re-flash (huh - didn't I just ask about that?.... anyways...)

Next update is that they tried re-flashing but the chip was faulty so they are getting a new one to flash and that was mid last week. 

I'll follow up again tomorrow.

They haven't actually worked on the car much it's just dragged out (partly due to them sending the ECU away and not having control of that) - so thats a positive experience I can take away from this so far.  :D

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on August 16, 2015, 09:46:52 PM
Bummer Nik. If car is otherwise running well could possibly be a boost leak somewhere? Could be anything I suppose. Altitude sensor?

John, where do they send the ECUs for testing?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: weta.worker on August 17, 2015, 02:41:44 PM
Quote from: le mans on August 16, 2015, 09:46:52 PM
Bummer Nik. If car is otherwise running well could possibly be a boost leak somewhere? Could be anything I suppose. Altitude sensor?

John, where do they send the ECUs for testing?

Not sure where they have sent the ECU - hopefully when it comes back the invoice and detailed report should say.

:)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 28, 2015, 10:40:52 AM
I havent had the chance to scan my car yet as my Brother has his diagnostic software on loan to a mate.
With the help of some of the guys on the S2 Forum Ive been trying different sensors.
First up was to unplug the N75 valve (Waste gate frequency valve) - this made no difference.
The next step was to replug the N75 and unplug the MFTS:

http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/22584.phtml

This increased boost from 10-11psi to 16-17psi.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2015, 12:45:31 PM
Ive just ticked over 7 years of RS2 ownership.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: dubstar on September 21, 2015, 04:46:15 PM
7 year itch?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2015, 07:35:26 PM
Quote from: dubstar on September 21, 2015, 04:46:15 PM
7 year itch?

Unfortunately for some, no.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 12, 2015, 03:10:20 PM
Just ordered a new set of tyres - the new Bridgestone Potenza RE003. Will be interesting to see how these go. Interestingly the load rating for 225/45/17 has gone up to 94 compared to the 91's on the RE002's.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on October 12, 2015, 04:16:17 PM
If you ever try Goodyear F1 asymmetrics they are also 94Y in that size. You can get them for around $200 a corner from Mag and Tyre Direct.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 12, 2015, 06:05:07 PM
Quote from: le mans on October 12, 2015, 04:16:17 PM
If you ever try Goodyear F1 asymmetrics they are also 94Y in that size. You can get them for around $200 a corner from Mag and Tyre Direct.

Thanks for that Jon.

I wonder if Ill notice a different with the load rating?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 20, 2016, 01:27:47 PM
The RS2 has developed a slow coolant leak. It seems like it's coming from the electric after run water pump. Is that what it's called?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: 89 Coupe on March 20, 2016, 05:05:04 PM
Yeah the after run pump
https://store.034motorsport.com/auxiliary-water-pump-audi-i5-early-volkswagen-vr6-12v-bosch.html (https://store.034motorsport.com/auxiliary-water-pump-audi-i5-early-volkswagen-vr6-12v-bosch.html)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 21, 2016, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on March 20, 2016, 05:05:04 PM
Yeah the after run pump
https://store.034motorsport.com/auxiliary-water-pump-audi-i5-early-volkswagen-vr6-12v-bosch.html (https://store.034motorsport.com/auxiliary-water-pump-audi-i5-early-volkswagen-vr6-12v-bosch.html)

Cool thanks!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 21, 2016, 10:09:46 AM
Its coming up time for me to replace the cam belt etc on the RS2 for my second time. The prices are now eye watering, a f&cken joke even!

Cambelt: 59 Euro = 98 NZD (Audi Tradition). Last time I replaced it I was charged: 21.85 pounds = $47 NZD

Water pump: 303 Euro = $503 NZD (Audi Tradition). Last time I replaced it I was charged: 62.15 pounds = $133 NZD
I just got a quote in from my local Audi dealer, it gets worse, they want $894.30 NZD for the water pump.

Im trying to figure out what the best options are: 1) Suck it up, 2) Fit ABY (S2 Water Pump & Cambelt), 3) RS2 Cambelt, ABY (S2) Water pump and put my existing RS2 pully on the ABY pump.

What would you do?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: dubstar on March 21, 2016, 11:30:21 AM
Thats not too bad for items that aren't replaced regularly.....
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on March 21, 2016, 11:36:20 AM
I'm looking at the same next service Nik. It's a joke but at least you can still get the parts. I say go with option 1!
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on March 21, 2016, 11:40:01 AM
034 sell this: https://store.034motorsport.com/timing-belt-kit-2-2t-aan-aby-adu.html#product_tabs_description (https://store.034motorsport.com/timing-belt-kit-2-2t-aan-aby-adu.html#product_tabs_description)
I thought the ADU cam belt was different to AAN/ABY?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 21, 2016, 02:09:30 PM
Quote from: le mans on March 21, 2016, 11:40:01 AM
034 sell this: https://store.034motorsport.com/timing-belt-kit-2-2t-aan-aby-adu.html#product_tabs_description (https://store.034motorsport.com/timing-belt-kit-2-2t-aan-aby-adu.html#product_tabs_description)
I thought the ADU cam belt was different to AAN/ABY?

I have that tab open at the moment. But yes, the AAN/ABY has a different cam belt and water pump compared to the ADU in the RS2's.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 29, 2016, 02:11:24 PM
I have placed an order from the US for auxiliary water pump, spark plugs and ABY/ANN water pump. I'm going to see if the ADU (RS2) pulley will fit the ABY/ANN pump, after all this is the only difference.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on June 06, 2016, 08:24:29 PM
Niks mk1 needs a repaint

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fspeedhunters-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2F03223804%2FSH_DSC_3046.jpg&hash=3e3b7167ea984d096fe23e5c9a5ca09d93dcb6d7)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 07, 2016, 07:08:38 AM
Quote from: spooln on June 06, 2016, 08:24:29 PM
Niks mk1 needs a repaint

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Haha.

In RS2 news, it ticked over 280,000kms on Friday.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Audidude on June 08, 2016, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 21, 2016, 10:09:46 AM
Its coming up time for me to replace the cam belt etc on the RS2 for my second time. The prices are now eye watering, a f&cken joke even!

Cambelt: 59 Euro = 98 NZD (Audi Tradition). Last time I replaced it I was charged: 21.85 pounds = $47 NZD

Water pump: 303 Euro = $503 NZD (Audi Tradition). Last time I replaced it I was charged: 62.15 pounds = $133 NZD
I just got a quote in from my local Audi dealer, it gets worse, they want $894.30 NZD for the water pump.

Im trying to figure out what the best options are: 1) Suck it up, 2) Fit ABY (S2 Water Pump & Cambelt), 3) RS2 Cambelt, ABY (S2) Water pump and put my existing RS2 pully on the ABY pump.

What would you do?

The joy of owning an old Audi, Nik. You either suck it up or sell it. Audi are hopeless at supporting old models with new parts.....as you know.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: spooln on June 08, 2016, 11:16:28 PM
Suck it up. Worth it in the end.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: HaNs on June 09, 2016, 09:11:53 AM
Quote from: Audidude on June 08, 2016, 04:50:03 PM
The joy of owning an old Audi, Nik. You either suck it up or sell it. Audi are hopeless at supporting old models with new parts.....as you know.

Not as bad as a 2001 french car where you cant even buy a brand new brake booster...
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 11, 2016, 12:53:07 PM
Now that I have the Mini as a daily driver, I find driving the RS2 to be a more special on the weekends.
Ive been thinking about classic car insurance with limited kms etc. Any recommendations?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on August 11, 2016, 01:09:33 PM
Swann I think is what I use.

Can have an agreed value, secondary vehicle and also most importantly salvage rights if it has an accident.

I have Golf and Vento insured through them and it's quite cost effective plus they don't go "that's not a classic car because it's not a Mustang or American" like AMI Classic car insurance.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on August 11, 2016, 01:10:14 PM
"Swann Intermarque Classic Car"
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 11, 2016, 01:39:48 PM
Quote from: robh on August 11, 2016, 01:09:33 PM
Swann I think is what I use.

Can have an agreed value, secondary vehicle and also most importantly salvage rights if it has an accident.

I have Golf and Vento insured through them and it's quite cost effective plus they don't go "that's not a classic car because it's not a Mustang or American" like AMI Classic car insurance.

Thanks Rob. I had asked AMI who Im with at the moment, the said they do classic car insurance, but when I told them what the car was that I had to prove to them that its a classic . . . I thought to myself, how about googling Audi RS2 and seeing its not a run of the mill Audi 80.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on August 11, 2016, 01:50:31 PM
Useless.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 08, 2017, 02:10:19 PM
Right its time to give the RS2 a bit of a birthday. This will include cambelt/water pump etc. Im also wanting to replace the heat matrix (not leaking but not blowing hot) which I think the RHD part number is: 894819031A
I also want to get my heater fan speeds working again, at the moment only the fastest speed works on the fan. Any ideas what needs to be replaced here?

Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on February 08, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Do they have a resistor pack on heater fan?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 08, 2017, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: robh on February 08, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Do they have a resistor pack on heater fan?

I think so?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on February 08, 2017, 10:47:02 PM
Pretty sure the resistors are what slows the fan down, therefore if full speed going and nothing else is, probably resistor related?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: robh on February 08, 2017, 10:48:45 PM
Interesting reading here about a thermal fuse on resistor pack: http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43802
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ranton-inc on February 14, 2017, 03:49:29 PM
I just soldered a New Thermal Fuse on My Resistor pack and I got all fan speeds back in the S2.

was a fairly cheap exercise too.. bought a 5 pack of the suckers from RS Components
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2017, 04:37:26 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on February 14, 2017, 03:49:29 PM
I just soldered a New Thermal Fuse on My Resistor pack and I got all fan speeds back in the S2.

was a fairly cheap exercise too.. bought a 5 pack of the suckers from RS Components

Sweet. Where is RS Components? NZ or off shore?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Worms on February 14, 2017, 06:53:14 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2017, 04:37:26 PM
Sweet. Where is RS Components? NZ or off shore?

Both - they have an NZ office, but ship from all over the world. Lots of electrickry type googies.

Just got a 400A fuse and holder from them for my Touran battery relocation  8)
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: ranton-inc on February 14, 2017, 07:14:36 PM
Easy to buy from them online they are local.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 11, 2018, 02:30:27 PM
Its cool that photo bucket is back up running. It give threads like my RS2 one a new lease of life.

Oh, and in a few months time Ive owned the RS2 10 years.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on June 12, 2018, 12:17:21 PM
wow, that went quick ... :P
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 02, 2019, 03:18:19 PM
My RS2 cambelt kit has finally arrived!! The car is booked in to have it fitted on Monday.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: Period_Correct_ on April 02, 2019, 03:28:27 PM
are you planning on roadies up to Auckland with it?
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 02, 2019, 10:28:41 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on April 02, 2019, 03:28:27 PM
are you planning on roadies up to Auckland with it?

Unsure.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on April 03, 2019, 04:44:31 AM
Where did you buy it from Nik? I should get another one.


Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 02, 2019, 03:18:19 PM
My RS2 cambelt kit has finally arrived!! The car is booked in to have it fitted on Monday.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 03, 2019, 09:58:09 AM
Quote from: le mans on April 03, 2019, 04:44:31 AM
Where did you buy it from Nik? I should get another one.

Jon, via Rico at tausendundeinemeile.com.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on April 03, 2019, 11:59:07 AM
Cheers
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 26, 2020, 09:52:37 AM
Its been a while since Ive updated this, but then again I haven't daily driven the car for years.
I ordered some new rear discs for the RS2 last week via Demon Tweeks. I ended up with EBC discs which cost $265 NZD landed ($60 shipping). The discs didn't come up when searching for RS2 discs, but under Porsche for certain 928/944 items.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: le mans on February 26, 2020, 04:30:41 PM
Good price Nik, gotta be happy with that.
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 17, 2020, 10:41:25 AM
It was 12 years yesterday that I purchased my RS2  ;D
Title: Re: My RS2 diary
Post by: slowburn on September 17, 2020, 04:52:25 PM
such a dope car