The rise of a Lady - or - The first Audi A2 build thread on s|w

[Nagah]

Actually I didn't buy the car to build it but I bought it because its a really cool car that I really like. Its reliable, very high quality interior (same quality as the big Audis), very low on diesel consumption (which saves a lot of money in germany. At the moment I pay 1,40EUR per liter...that's 6,66$ per gallon!) and it has a body of aluminium which means: NO RUST EVAR!

But after liking it so much I thought I could go for a build since I plan to use her as long as she goes.

The reason why I will go for coilovers before a new set of wheels is because the old dampers are almost done for and the stock springs are a terrible ride. I want to have the better feeling first since you can go fast in germany on the autobahn.


I borrowed the cam of a friend so there's a little picdump for you. Enjoy!





Now a proper side shot with the Brock wheels:

[K.rischan]

Dude, are you serious? You bought a A2 to work with? Good luck with making a cool car out of a really shitty car.

[244Brick]

Well I need to check somehow how wide I can go with her. Unluckily theres no one where I could borrow some wide wheels for testing.

How do you guys get your wheels for a quick checkup?


Now is the time to save the 1250$ for the coilovers. This will take a while. :/

Get the wheels with the 1250. Then, buy coil overs. i wish i would have did it that way

[Nagah]

Well I need to check somehow how wide I can go with her. Unluckily theres no one where I could borrow some wide wheels for testing.

How do you guys get your wheels for a quick checkup?


Now is the time to save the 1250$ for the coilovers. This will take a while. :/

[244Brick]

I like it.. I think with nice drop and these you'll be set


ot just buy wider wheels.. But it has mucho potential

[Nagah]

Here you are!



These are Brock B30 7,5x17 5x100

[244Brick]

This is interesting and so is the wheels. In for a side shot with the new wheels

[Nagah]

Hey gents, here >>>as promised<<< the start of making a fine lady out of my lady.

My goal is a clean beautiful daily! Lets start!

When I bought her in August 2011 she looked like this:







In the meantime I had to fix some minor issues since the previous owner was not too nice to her. Also I wrecked two of the Audi wheels and needed do buy a new set of wheels in a hurry. So there was no time for finding the perfect fit. The wheels that are mounted now are okay...but I am not really happy with them.
Also added some window tint and a black roof for the sexy looks.




Today I cleaned the A2 badge on the back.












As we can see there is some fix needed. Need to check for spacers later on.
Also I will look for coilovers to give her an healthy drop.





I beg your pardon for the low speed of changes, but money is an issue the moment in my life.