Open sky install

kitora · 03-04-2009, 01:06 PM

This forum is a bit quiet, so I thought I would post a bunch of pics from my open sky install that I did on my A2.

The DJP · 03-05-2009, 08:31 AM

Open Sky is an absolute must on a A2.. Very nice during summertime!
Rims looks nice, but how's your back? :P
Yours is pre-facelift, so with a stiffer suspension than mine, and with huge wheels! Mine has the more softer suspension and OEM 15" wheels.. and that is already very stiff from my point of view.

kitora · 03-05-2009, 10:49 AM

My back is just fine. The car is lowered 20 mm with Eibach springs and the rims are 8,5x18" with 215/35ZR18" tires on. It is a bit stiff, but the handling is VERY nice in it!

quattrothatcould · 03-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Did the car lose any structural rigidity after that? Or, I guess another way of saying that is, does the car feel looser than before? In any event, that's a helluva project. Congrats, and nice work

kitora · 03-06-2009, 10:35 PM

The installation is done 100% with the original parts and done in the same way as they would do in the factory, so it didn't lose any of the stiffnes at all.

It is very cool in the summertime with the open sky. First of all it feels very comfortable to get the air in and second of all it looks great with the two roof parts over the back of the roof when it is open.

SAF · 03-12-2009, 07:29 PM

about that front "grill".

kitora · 03-13-2009, 07:12 AM

What front grill?

The A2 is different than all other audis. The shiny black thing on the front actually pops out when you pull a little handle inside the car. It gives you service access to topping up fluids and checking the oil. The bonnet cannot be opened on it. If you want access to the engine you need to take the bonnet off completely by flipping 2 quick releases behind the service hatch.

I love my A2! - It's the most reliable car I have ever owned. Actually I just bought one more which would make it the 3rd of it's kind...

SAF · 03-13-2009, 02:21 PM

some smooth? Any pics of this opened up?

We don't get these in the states, like so many things you all have access to when it comes to autos.

Thanks for the info!

The DJP · 03-15-2009, 03:01 AM

The reason supposed to be that the smooth ones scratch easily.
However, I think it's just a attempt to make it look different for the new MY. Function is just the same, the fins don't have any funtionality.
I've attaced a (bad) pic of the grill opened-up.

Few pics of my grill..

vandy07 · 04-06-2009, 04:14 AM

Good innovation.Keep up the good work.Modify your work to make your work a bit more attractive.

03-05-2009, 08:31 AM	#2
The DJP Junior Member 1998 Volvo V40 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,361	Wow nice project! :) Open Sky is an absolute must on a A2.. Very nice during summertime! Rims looks nice, but how's your back? :P Yours is pre-facelift, so with a stiffer suspension than mine, and with huge wheels! Mine has the more softer suspension and OEM 15" wheels.. and that is already very stiff from my point of view. __________________ 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport 2005 Audi A2 1.4 Proline 1999 Saab 9-3 Coupe Turbo SE FSP 1998 Volvo V40 1.8i Previous Audi's: 2004 C5 A6 Avant 2.5 TDI Advance - 2000 C5 A6 1.9 TDI Limousine - 1996 C4 A6 1.9 TDI Avant

03-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#3
kitora Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 631	Re: Wow nice project! :) My back is just fine. The car is lowered 20 mm with Eibach springs and the rims are 8,5x18" with 215/35ZR18" tires on. It is a bit stiff, but the handling is VERY nice in it! __________________

03-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
quattrothatcould AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12,794	Holy crap. That's impressive. Did the car lose any structural rigidity after that? Or, I guess another way of saying that is, does the car feel looser than before? In any event, that's a helluva project. Congrats, and nice work __________________ -Matt 2004 Audi A4 1.8t 6MT Quattro "Modding is like herpes; once you get the itch, it never leaves."- OpenSkye Dahlback \| Milltek \| AWE \| Vogtland \| H-Sport \| Oettinger \| BFGoodrich \| Thule \| OEM+ \| Dents Wish List: Stasis Torsen Center Differential, S4 Recaros (Black leather), Affordable parking in Washington DC KMD Tuning Stock Dyno (w/ Milltek): 162.5 HP; 164.5 ft/lbs TQ Dahlback Stage 2 Dyno (w/ AWE FMIC, Milltek): 244.8 HP; 312.8 ft/lbs TQ 2002 Audi 1.8t K04'd Tiptronic Gone but not forgotten

03-06-2009, 10:35 PM	#5
kitora Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 631	It's as stiff as ever... :) The installation is done 100% with the original parts and done in the same way as they would do in the factory, so it didn't lose any of the stiffnes at all. It is very cool in the summertime with the open sky. First of all it feels very comfortable to get the air in and second of all it looks great with the two roof parts over the back of the roof when it is open. __________________

03-12-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
SAF AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: TX Posts: 788	Nice job! Please tell me though, about that front "grill". __________________ The Current Family.

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03-13-2009, 07:12 AM	#7
kitora Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 631	Re: Nice job! Please tell me though, What front grill? The A2 is different than all other audis. The shiny black thing on the front actually pops out when you pull a little handle inside the car. It gives you service access to topping up fluids and checking the oil. The bonnet cannot be opened on it. If you want access to the engine you need to take the bonnet off completely by flipping 2 quick releases behind the service hatch. I love my A2! - It's the most reliable car I have ever owned. Actually I just bought one more which would make it the 3rd of it's kind... __________________

03-13-2009, 02:21 PM	#8
SAF AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: TX Posts: 788	Learned something today! Why do some look like normal fins and some smooth? Any pics of this opened up? We don't get these in the states, like so many things you all have access to when it comes to autos. Thanks for the info! __________________ The Current Family.

03-15-2009, 03:01 AM	#9
The DJP Junior Member 1998 Volvo V40 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,361	Early A2's had the smooth grills, after MY '04 have the fins.. The reason supposed to be that the smooth ones scratch easily. However, I think it's just a attempt to make it look different for the new MY. Function is just the same, the fins don't have any funtionality. I've attaced a (bad) pic of the grill opened-up. Few pics of my grill.. __________________ 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport 2005 Audi A2 1.4 Proline 1999 Saab 9-3 Coupe Turbo SE FSP 1998 Volvo V40 1.8i Previous Audi's: 2004 C5 A6 Avant 2.5 TDI Advance - 2000 C5 A6 1.9 TDI Limousine - 1996 C4 A6 1.9 TDI Avant

04-06-2009, 04:14 AM	#10
vandy07 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Good innovation.Keep up the good work.Modify your work to make your work a bit more attractive. __________________ My New VW CC Home

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