KeteCantek

My 2016 280 has the valves. And far as I can discern, on my stock car, the valves open in engine start up and do a cycle open/close then remain closed. In sport mode, they are supposed to be always open but I cannot be certain since the difference on stock exhaust between valve open and close is minor. Nearly indiscernible inside the car.

Certainly an interesting piece of kit.

If not mistaken, the 190 petrol has similar peak torque figure to the 280. Certainly at the lower end (power is torque x rpm) so it'll feel exactly the same unless you rev it out , it's the same ! Discounting losses, gearing etc.

If mine ever gives up the ghost, expect a PM...😆

I think I remember you are in South London from a post somewhere. If you don't mind, can you share who that Indy is? I am in South London too... I quit main dealer servicing and have used Volks Auto Sutton, 4rings in Dartford (dsg/haldex) and even a local garage for a brake job + oil change.

Last year was More Than (online only policy). They quit doing car insurance this year from September so my new insurer from Jan is with Aviva Zero (online only).

I renewed insurance for my 280. Same price as last year (with same conditions and 9 vs 8 years NCB) actually so am very pleased.

Ah so they changed the logic. I'd be annoyed with coasting in normal mode I think. Simply because there is a slight delay for gear to engage when getting back on. Absolutely fine in eco when I am in the mood for it though.

There should be no coasting in normal mode? Unless something has changed on newer cars. Is it actually just shifting up to the highest gear instead?

I recently topped mine up. Check the header tank. Mine says G13, so G13 is what I put in.

Did you replace the tank too? I have the mit silikat tank 😂. 800quid... Will be a hit but if it happens, I will have to do it. Gonna keep an eye on it.

I got ATE coated discs and ATE Ceramic pads and they are silent. Like the OEMs. Dust is still there, just a lighter shade, grey instead of black.

Topped up coolant. Routine check (engine cold) and found level to be slightly below min level. Few months ago before I went to Germany, it was showing min level. Yes I know.. I didn't top it up then...Lol. Will monitor and see if there is a leak...

The aero wheels do actually help EV range which is why you see many EVs with wheels like that. They do look a bit daft but I reckon once it's commonplace...Nobody will care anymore lol.

Yes, LEDs progressively get dimmer with age. Make it a quarter of 20k hours and it's still a good chunk of time. The drivers and other electronics normally fail before the actual diodes anyway.