Somebody save this Cabriolet 2.8 Man please - Page 4

Flying Frank · 04-06-16, 04:49 PM

Well done DanielGT500 for having a look and more importantly taking the trouble to let us know your findings, alway interesting to hear how the supposed bargains actually are.

DanielGT500 · 04-06-16, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Frank

Well done DanielGT500 for having a look and more importantly taking the trouble to let us know your findings, alway interesting to hear how the supposed bargains actually are.

Thanks Frank, it was interesting indeed. My dad said that it drives him mad when people treat their cars like this, not changing oil in due course (every 20-25K at best or not at all), not letting it warm up before hooning it, etc. I agree with him this makes me mad too. how much longer would cars last if they were properly looked after.
Not like I haven't heard enough instances where mechanics don't actually do the service when you pay for it. For this reason, I'm doing servicing myself...

tomcat_427 · 07-06-16, 09:49 PM

I bought this car for parts, paid less than asking price so it was good deal, it has S2 bumper and ellipsoid headlights which I need to my project

DanielGT500 · 08-06-16, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tomcat_427

I bought this car for parts, paid less than asking price so it was good deal, it has S2 bumper and ellipsoid headlights which I need to my project

It does worth it for the parts. Only need to remove the xenon upgrade from the headlights... Did you take it home on a trailer?

tomcat_427 · 08-06-16, 05:55 PM

I use A-frame tow, its cheapest solution

leggy · 09-06-16, 11:49 AM

Did you ever manage to sort the central window switch on yours DanielGT500?...
thinking that tomcat_427 could maybe help you out if not.

DanielGT500 · 09-06-16, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by leggy

Did you ever manage to sort the central window switch on yours DanielGT500?...
thinking that tomcat_427 could maybe help you out if not.

I have yes thank you. My dad managed to get the switch out of it's casing using a heatgun... He's done an awesome job, no marks or anything... One more switch to go in the driver's door. Does anybody know if those switches are the same on the connection side?

leggy · 09-06-16, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielGT500

I have yes thank you. My dad managed to get the switch out of it's casing using a heatgun... He's done an awesome job, no marks or anything...

Thanks for the update DanielGT500...
that casing was darn tight to say the least, and it has been playing on my mind ever since I tried to get the switch out for you cuz I hate not being able to finish the job!

Oh and I hope you sent your Dad off to the pub for a well deserved beer afterwards, in any case, tell him "well done" from me please!

Duffy3074 · 09-06-16, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tomcat_427

I use A-frame tow, its cheapest solution

Got a link to what you use and are they okay for Quattros?

Thanks!

John. · 09-06-16, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

Got a link to what you use and are they okay for Quattros?

Thanks!

Quattro has 30mph max speed restriction for a max of 30 miles.

04-06-16, 04:49 PM	#31
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Well done DanielGT500 for having a look and more importantly taking the trouble to let us know your findings, alway interesting to hear how the supposed bargains actually are.

07-06-16, 09:49 PM	#33
tomcat_427 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 42	I bought this car for parts, paid less than asking price so it was good deal, it has S2 bumper and ellipsoid headlights which I need to my project

08-06-16, 05:55 PM	#35
tomcat_427 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 42	I use A-frame tow, its cheapest solution

09-06-16, 11:49 AM	#36
leggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,650	Did you ever manage to sort the central window switch on yours DanielGT500?... thinking that tomcat_427 could maybe help you out if not.