XT

Well, i decided to give home to an unwanted car that has been standing under a big tree for three and a half years. It's owner(the first by the way) bought a Merc and he left it outside his house rotting. the car has 90k miles and i bought it for 150 quid. It has full Audi service history, all the original Audi documents. The owner gave me even the receipt when he bought it new. i know it's nothing special but hopefully it will look like a proper car by May.
I bought a battery(50 quid), and a backbox(110 quid fitted) and i went for MOT two days ago where it passed with the first try(!!!!). So the signs are good. Yesterday i bought the steering wheel, the gearknob, the pedals, the handbrake and the door locks in the pics and fitted them. I would appreciate any suggestions for future work on the car.

yoza

What more do you want for £150.........

My mates got a farm down the road,we buy scrappers to race round the fields,that would have been ideal.

My last ride was a £25 Micra lasted 4 ages.

XT

LOL!i didn't say i want more but i am thinking of buying second hand wings from the turbo and having it resprayed. As regarding the fields part, nothing beats a micra, a metro or an old fiesta

davy1

deinately needs the flared wings!!

XT

i know does anyone know where can i get them CHEAP? i don't care if they are second hand ones

danny-boy

Ah the full on Audi rally slag.

I look forward to more pics in May when its up n running.

Looking good

Thanks

Dan

XT

i will post pics of each step, i promise
I also bought an induction kit, which hopefully i will fit tomorrow.

bioforger

iTrader: (1)

wots goin on wiv the exhaust?

XT

I couldn't find one for my version and i went to an exhaust garage and asked them if they had one for my car. The bloke replied : i can either order the right one for your car which will cost 170 quid +VAT +fitting, or i can sell you one i have had in the warehouse for ages, but it is for the Turbo and very loud. the exhaust fit was spot on, but the pipes on the turbo were towards the center so that's why it looks like this.
The best part though its the sound....

Andy Porter

and the price ?

ricco

How about some petrol

Looks like you could use some

M0NEY

£150, is tha all!! Not bad at all!

Just need to sort out the wheels first (do you want my Jap ones that you ripped the **** out of! lol)

stephen30

I reckon the next step is to give it a good wash and then either T-Cut it or use some colour restorer. That bonnet looks pink. Might just be the pics though. Good start though with the bits you have done. Can't wait to see the next step.

Steve

Krade

Great Cars XT.
But youve already rallied round Richmond Park in it

XT

rallied in richmond park?? i was in richmond park last sunday with my best mates GT-4. anyway, these are the next bits to take their place on the car.

Andy Tang

iTrader: (3)

Have you had the tyres checked out properly! I'm sure it's not good to have them stand for so long!

At least it's an excuse to get some bigger wheels!! Although keep the same sort of style, they really suit the car!!

See you at the next Surrey meet!!

Andy

XT

I haven't thought about that Andy! i will check them, but so far, they feel ok. i should have a closer look. I will definately be at the next surrey meet. Cheers, Makis

XT

More pics from my visit to ASDA yesterday at 3:00am
I was planning today to fit the induction kit, the kill switch and the fog lights but it's TOO cold.

danny-boy

Whats the thing above the gear ***? below the heater controls?

XT

top to the bottom
1)air vents
2)clock-thermometer
3)Alpine head-unit
4)4wd switch-1st scale locks the centre diff and 2nd scale locks both centre and rear diff, and next to it voltmeter and oil-temperature with LEDs
5)electric windows

danny-boy

Number 4.

Wondered what it was, looked very cool thou!

XT

i know!
and its a 18 year old car(C-reg)
i just can't wait for a warmer day to fit the four fog-lights

dude672

Has nobody told you how to park between the white lines? - LOL

I do like the car BTW, and I am watching the development closly so keep us posted.

[Edited by dude672 - 1/30/2003 2:53:49 PM]

petey

My grandad used to up until not long ago had a silver Audi GT coupe 2.2i 5 cylinder vv good car awsome brakes.
His was mint E reg and had only done an unbeliveable 30,000 miles!!!
My grandad ruled!!!

XT

LOL at dude672, it's the only to avoid getting a dent from someone opening his door.
After all it was 3:00 am. there were about a total of 15 cars in a 150 space car park.
seriously, i only parked it that way to make the pics more artistic.

XT

petey, the first thing that struck me when i've driven the car is the flexibility of the engine. i was doing 35 miles on Kingston Hill(going uphill) with 5th gear and 1800 revs and the car was accelerating with no problems. Can't comment on the brakes though despite the fact that the discs and the pads are new, because the brake fluid must be about 5 years old. i have to change it ASAP!!

Michael Robinson

i LOVE these cars, ever since my old man owned one about 15 years ago, amazing buy mate !!!! if you ever want to sell it !

XT

Cheers, i will keep you informed about any mods i will do to the car.