Hello all, new member and first time R32 owner, having lusted after one for a considerable amount of time.
Previously I was heavily into the VAG scene for years, particularly MK1 & 2 Golfs, owning a very nice Golf Rallye at one point before the prices sky rocketed. Other cars included Z4 3.0, S4 Avant (the V8) & an E46 M3. More recently I have taken a huge shine to the Audi A2, from an engineering point of view it's a very interesting little car and what was my daily will now become a garage queen while I work to make it a concours example.
I know what you're thinking... this is a little backwards. Spending upwards of 60 hours in a car each month commuting etc I've decided I'd really like to enjoy the time I spend in the car and so far I feel like the R32 is perfect for these needs. I still intend to use the A2 a bit when the weather allows, to help spread the mileage around a bit.
So, onto the car:
2008
78k
Deep Pearl Blue (It's the colour I think of when I imagine a R32)
DSG
5 door (I'm getting old, it's just more practical!)
Wingback Recaro seats (Heated)
RNS510
Armrest
Rear PDC
Folding mirrors
Auto lights etc
It is only missing one crucial ingredient for me, Cruise Control. More on that in a minute.
Initially I've not done much, a bit of a clean, exhaust tips and engine bay needed a bit of attention to bring them up to scratch, although I tend to do a bit more on the detailing side since I like my cars clean and well presented.
Before
After, not perfect but a good deal better
Before
After
I've also retrofitted Cruise Control, although it is yet to be enabled via VCDS, I'm just awaiting a neighbor of mine to borrow a friends laptop to sort the coding. The whole fitting process was made very easy by following this video:
Next plans are ordering a few more detailing supplies, including a pressure washer so I can start the full detailing process then it will be onto retro-fitting Bluetooth to the RNS510, a wheel refurb and new center caps so they're looking perfect. After that, I'm starting to seriously consider a Miltek/Lucifer exhaust to let the R32 sing a bit more with a Forge/GruppeM intake to compliment it. i'm not 100% on this yet as I do like my cars stock/OEM+ so the MK6 reversing camera has also piqued my interest...
If you've read this far well done