MarkyG82

Starting to look again at new cars and about the £40k threshold for mega tax. I still like the idea of a iv to make use of cheaper running and a good stepping stone to full ev. Up to now I had been looking at the sportline plus 190tsi as I really like the styling and spec it offers. So I had assumed that I would go with the same spec with the hybrid system. However, with DCC being the same ride height regardless of spec, how do the 2 trims compare? I'd be adding stuff like virtual cockpit and area view so what am I missing with the cheaper car?

After a fully loaded trip at the weekend which saw my tyres disappearing into the arches I am tempted by a pair of rubber rings. Chuck them in when you know you are going to be carrying a large load and whip them out after. Dose anyone have any experience using them with eibach pro springs?

I have a space saver spare that got use last xmas on a return trip to IOW to see family. Not what you want to be doing at 9pm in December. Managed to limp into the services though so at least had the space to throw tools out the pram. Having just spotted a screw/nail in a rear tyre close to the sidewall I ordered a replacement. I have also ordered a worm kit to keep in the boot and might try it on this tyre as its scrap anyway. Can always chuck a winter wheel on if it fails (or the space saver). As a mountain biker I am well used to using slime tubes and more recently tubeless sealant. has anyone thought about chucking some of that in the tyre before the worm to help it along?

Yes I agree but take care installing as upgrades tend to adjustable. Different lengths can cause left/right balance issues. Although I believe you can get upgrades that are simply shorter and stiffer than OEM. @Ads230 is that the type that comes with your bar?

An upgraded rear bar will help with body roll and also help make the front end more pointy. An adjustable one would give you the option to fine tune. Maybe start soft and increase until you find a setting you are happy with. Adding a front bar will help but is a much more complex task and you would still need an upgraded rear bar to match where as the rear can be upgraded on its own in many cases.

I have tried to get the answer to this in the performance section but haven't had any responses. I have quite a good handle on suspension setup and how different things achieve different results. I had B6 shocks fitted earlier in the year and now I would like to try lowering springs. B12 pro kits used to come with B6 shocks and the B12 sport with B8. With the B8 being shorter it is designed specifically for shorter springs. Now ALL B12 kits come with B8 shocks. Q1: as eibach pro springs are compatible with OEM shocks what is the issue with fitting them to B6 shocks being the same length as standard? Q1: what specifically is the advantage of the shorter shock for lowering if there is no slack in the spring at full extension with B6/stock?