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As a form of update the ECP boot kit was the wrong size too small. (ECP 656780050 GKN/Lobro Pack also says 303558). As I already had the full CV with boot kit from GSF 853002 was another part from GSP I had ready and that was perfect and we ended up replacing the CV joint and the boot it was all opened up anyway and it was about £55 for it. I Returned the GKN/Loboro to Euro and the other 803024 incorrect full CV kit which I returned to GSF. Hopefully lasts a lot longer this one. I think I should have trusted the parts suppliers more than AI on this one!

How does the SIM card data plan work or are you expected to purchase your own ? Can the location of the car be tracked also ?

So how much would lite version be and what can it do ? What is the alarm function ? Where would you put the display on a mk2 superb ?

The garage was unable to find the part at their usual factors. The stretch boot lasted over a year and under 2 it’s started to crack on one end and grease was leaking out at the last MOT In Aug/Sep. I have hardly done 2k in it since the boot swap on the MOT ramp.

I kept challenging AI this week even though it put me in a good place and because I contacted Febi/Bilstein about one of their kits on Ebay I now have a GSF part 853002 made by GSP which is a full boot kit. Lets see how I get on as I should have everything to hand for the mechanic for next week if I need a boot kit or boot kit and CV joint

I am having similar challenges getting a CV boot kit for my 55 plate vRS So far I have in my hand from ECP 656780050 GKN/Lobro Pack also says 303558 about £24. The spline M12 is correct according to AI anyway and it has all the other parts and the material the boot it made of is stiffer material, than the universal one that only lasted about 2 years and under 2k. The measurements look about right. I also have a backup GSF GSP803024 coming tomorrow that is CV inc boot kit for £55ish

Go and try a 280 too, it does not punch like a diesel. It’s a different animal.

Go and test drive a few also. The 220bhp maybe the one in L&K spec. The 280 models are hard to come by, plus fuel economy hurts. However on long runs because the price difference in petrol and diesel it’s actually remarkably close cost wise pence per mile in comparison. Thankfully I have both a mk2 diesel and Mk3.5 petrol

Need to watch out for the EGR on the diesel 3T without the emissions fix mine went about 85k and took the turbo with it. Expensive bill even at an independent.

I must admit I do like the radar cruise control. It’s a bit scary at times changes speed for no reason and slams on the brakes. The fact I can drive no feet per se, is really nice on the motorway.

The 3T is a keeper at that low mileage. You could quite easily add car play I’m sure. The occasional ULEZ charge hopefully won’t break the bank. The TSI I purchased about six months ago. Hardly done many miles, too early to say it’s a 23 plate at just under 50k. And had an approved warranty for 2 years.

Didn’t hat boy Harvey on youtube do this, on his take a look at his videos

Depending how leggy the 3T is why not just keep it. The MK2 was well made and handles big miles well. I have a MK2 170 TDI and a MK3 TSI 280 and they are completely different. You don’t get the torque of the diesel low down in the TSI. After driving diesels for 27 years ish they were very torquey compared to a similar powered petrol car, which felt like you needed to rev a lot more to get peak power, then felt like a boy racer.

Once vag wheels get to a certain age they all leak from the bead seals. At about £200 to powder coat a set puts an end to the constant air top ups for me. Have had 3 cars done myself. Also any kerb damage and general delamination gets fixed. Plus I go for something darker and they look cleaner for longer eve with brake dust over them.

Nice coloured Superb, I am biased though. Does the extra outlay of new car kind of eat the fuel savings going to electric ?

EGR and maybe turbo potentially

Any pictures of this trim ?

You could just buy this silver estate too, make a matching set https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RnXgdzneJ/?

Make sure connected for audio as well as Bluetooth Handsfree ?

People have talked rivnuts have a search on the forum. Must be loads of write ups

OMG my attention was all on the black vRS next to yours. Having met him last year spent a considerable amount of time in conversation!

Don’t remember seeing it 😇 Maybe next time 👍

Must have missed you. What car did you bring ?

Some of my own pictures

Congrats on winning your prize today @Peterj222 a picture for your memories. Nice to see you again