jafo
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Like DEL80Y said - you need to service Haldex - rear differential - clear the metal mesh and replace oil in the pump section.
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22 hours ago, chimaera said:
I have explained the difference several times by now.
So it's all theory for you?
Because if proper remap was so superior - it should let car fly and have 100mpg - compared to mine?
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Ok, I'll bite
do you know anyone from Manchester who could show me the real difference between proper remap and my chip?
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On 15/05/2022 at 18:47, chimaera said:
[...] Ignore any advice to buy a plug-in tuning box, they're a bad job. If you really want more power, start by buying the engine that matches your performance expectations. [...]
Only last sentence makes sense
Can you finally move out from 90s and arrive in 21st century ?
It's no longer a resistor or whatever was used to fool the ECU. Now it's a mini computer with a professionally made map on a rolling road - with a lot more options than remap - you can select from a few different curves - either more power or better economy - AT ANY POINT.
99.99% of daily drivers WON'T need professional remap - and by professional I agree with you - rolling road and fine-tuning - but this makes sense ONLY for people who regularly race on tracks.
I've done 62k+ - NEVER EVER I've had any kind of problems related to my tunning box - in fact no problems at all, just regular servicing - and I really have a lead foot
DSG gearbox is silky smooth, no problems with Haldex, on original 8 years old battery and starts instantly 
Good quality tunning box is the same as generic remap - but is A LOT safer for the engine. With bad remap, when person doing it doesn't know what he is doing, he can damage the engine by entering wrong data - by accident or on purpose, when disabling safety features. But with tunning box - all safety features are still in place so even if someone makes mistake or data get corrupted - ECU will protect the engine. And if it stops working - you can just unplug it and drive away - good luck with corrupted remap.
And what is the REAL difference in how it works ?
signal from sensor -> ECU reads data from new map and reacts
signal from sensor -> box translates values (based on maps made on a rolling road) -> ECU reads shifted data from original maps and reacts
The only difference is in at what point data from the map is used.
Like I've said - 99.99% of the daily drivers won't even feel the difference in performance - but it would cost them a lot more money.
And with 14 or 30 days money back guarantee - they can just test and return the box.
It is also more convenient in case of write-off or changing the car - box can be removed and used in another car - can even be reprogrammed for a different engine.
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Yes - I wouldn't ask if there was such option available
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Anyone knows if there are different types available? I have rain sensor but windows don't close automatically 😞 and probably there would be few extra options i don't know about
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2.0 170 4x4 and chip / remap it
either for power or economy chipping gives you the option to switch between maps - remapping is one or the other. Remember to inform your insurance company.
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8 hours ago, Stuart-h said:
on the subject of timeing belts does any one know what skoda suggest about timeing belt intervials on the 2 liter diesel?
I think 5 years / 80k miles?
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Loose wire on the battery's studs?
What kind of battery? Do you have Start / Stop?
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Something like this:
https://images.app.goo.gl/ivnMgWMZbpiMnym48
but mounted upside down on sun visor.
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Looks like seller doesn't know current MOT rules - YOU CAN'T DRIVE WITH FAILED MOT - even if the previous MOT still have few days left.
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Do you have separate value of the pressure for each wheel or only indication when something is wrong and icon to check the tyre?
If the latter - the information about the pressure is guessed from the speed of the wheel - ABS sensor - andif it's too different to the other wheels for too long - system reports it as problem with the tyre.
Sometimes it's false-positive - you need to stop the car, turn the ignition off for few seconds - so car will think that you've fixed the problem
and then you can press the button to reset. If you get warning again - something is wrong.
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1.9 PD is old dinosaur - who told you it is one to go for ? Because of lack of DPF in early models ?
I'm not sure about petrols - there were/are serious problems with 1.8 tsi - but 2.0 tdi CR is brilliant - especially, when beefed up
4x4 + DSG is also VERY nice addition
Rather steer away from sunroof
and electric boot
Go for estate/combi - looks better
and is more practical
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2 hours ago, Chris_VRS said:
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Will I notice a significant difference between 18" and 17"?
Softer and cheaper tyres than 18" - and better looking than 16"
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17" are good compromise
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You need to contact @Rustynuts.
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Front should - rear will not.
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Going abroad you should've bought road assistance - use it. And she is paying the bill anyway.
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If car was originally build for UK market - then travel mode needs to be "ticked" when you leave UK and unticked in the UK.
To make sure you've set it correctly - wait till it's dark, park in front of the wall and for UK it should be \_\_ and for EU _ _ or _/ _/
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Febi 171762 - DSG service kit - opinions?
in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
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How good or bad is it ?
Or in general - what is your experience with FEBI stuff ?
TIA