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Yep seen the aerofins note but it's not those... However, it's been pretty dry since I had a tweak of the top of the hatch seal so I've checked it again and done a more thorough job this time. I've also checked the rear wiper grommet and that looks fine with no signs of water ingress. However, I took the number plate light off and noticed that he blind rivnuts for the plate mounting screws, above where the water pools, was quite rusty on the outside and internally. I've therefore sealed around the outside of both and put a smear of sealant on the threads before reattaching the number plate. So we'll see how we go. In other news I also checked the voltage at, and fitted some Osram Nightbreakers in, the headlights (dipped and main beam) and drilled a small hole in the centre console cubby insert in the bottom of the recess where the 12v power socket cover is supposed to fit, so my 12v to USB adapter can go in there too without falling out all the time. All in all a useful hour spent...

My MX5 is 26 years old and still going strong. No third brake light but it does have a separate fog light

Teres a black Enyaq i see regularly near us that just looks naff but that copper really seems to lift it. £57k though...!!!

Thatll be it. USB-C can deliver up to 20v but only if designed and specified with that level of power delivery in mind but i very much doubt the skoda ones are.

A standard usb-c is 5v and 3A i beleive so thats what id expect.

I have no issues with a single fog light... it's the single offside reversing light that bugs me and is a stupid idea!

@TrevorB33 your build threads ae always s good read so yes... Interested!

Yes - the new S-class isn't much of a looker either but I do find the Mercedes range more 'elegant' than BMW's current 'clash of angles / surfacing / grills' approach. Either way you are right - the Chinese influence on aesthetics isn't what we have been used to and tends to be brash and jarring...

Hmmm... the back of the 2 series just looks blobby and a bit under-wheeled... But the new stuff like the iX, the 7, 8, X7 and 2 Active Tourer are just horrendous in my opinion.

Indeed - that is probably the 'best' looking BMW at the moment (bearing in mind it's still not what I'd call elegant but is at least not as horrendously ugly as the rest of the range). I guess the designers laid off the wacky baccy when they did the 2 series...

Correct. The point im making is that HIDs dont work well in reflector lights made for a halogen bulb light source but generally work well in projector lights made for halogen bulbs. And while the former will fail an MOT the latter generally dont (even if technically they should as the halogen light source has been replaced by a HID burner).

Could the vacuum hose be trapped, kinked or not routed correctly? I only ask as i had similar once after replacing a turbo to intercooler hose on our octavia that involved the removal of the intake a hose and that caused exactly the same issue of wooden brakes locking on...

Any good... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-FABIA-ELECTRIC-WINDOW-REGULATOR-REPAIR-CLIPS-FITS-FRONT-LEFTand-RIGHT/112435568274?fits=Car Make:Skoda|Model:Fabia&hash=item1a2dae9e92:g:ZUUAAOSwDN1UUqsp&pageci=51800b28-cb63-443f-b3f6-4060d4aa07d7&redirect=mobile Or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-FABIA-ELECTRIC-WINDOW-REGULATOR-REPAIR-CLIPS-FITS-FRONT-LEFTand-RIGHT/112435568274?fits=Car Make:Skoda|Model:Fabia&hash=item1a2dae9e92:g:ZUUAAOSwDN1UUqsp&pageci=51800b28-cb63-443f-b3f6-4060d4aa07d7&redirect=mobile From memlry they are all the same for the mk1 regardless of year

But on projector lights it usually doesn't fail... As they are completely different to reflector lights that are being referred to as halogen.

Yes ive seen those bulbs and that table. The Tiguan is listed i think so im hoping the kodiaq will be added soon...

but the poster clearly wants to use them whether they are mandated or not - perhaps to illuminate the road (bearing in mind he's said driving lights not DRLs).

What makes you say that? Why are driving lights unnecessary in the UK?

Had a laugh last night... SWMBO noticed what music my eldest daughter was listening to and commented that if she liked that sort of music then she might like Gary Moore and I suggested she might like some of the late 80's stuff we have on vinyl and cassette tapes and some of our old 'mix tapes'. I had to explain the last one and eventually dug out an old 1980's walkman, chucked some batteries in it and fired it up... Anyhow, the drive belts were knackered and disintegrated so I took it apart and bunged in a couple of rubber bands. It worked alright but the sound was full of wow and flutter and extremely amusing! Anyhow - new drive belts have been ordered because apparently tapes are making a comeback and my daughter is now interested in having a listen to all things 80's...

Last pic of mine for this summer...

daft question but is there a setting in the apple nav for which side oft he road you drive on? Sounds like it thinks you are driving on the right...

Ah... that'll be the reverse gravity in NZ then?? 🤣

Have you checked out the honda clarity fcv and the hyundai nexo?

its a real good looking car is that EV6

I don't wish to sound obnoxious but you don't do your arguments any favours. Anyhow I'll leave it there as I see you're resorting to your usual distraction discussion tactics...

EV's do brake and still have brakes. 1.6 Tonnes is significantly heavier than, say a Clio at 1.2tonnes. A Kodiaq is not a reasonable comparison against a sprat like the Zoe. However, A Mercedes EQC 4matic might be but is nearly 3 tonnes. The take away is ALL tyres result in NEE emissions, even expensive Michelins and they emit more the heavier the vehicle. As for mis-information - I think you'll find the ERV Evangelists are just as bad. Don't get me wrong - I drive a mild hybrid and will switch to EV as soon as they suit my lifestyle but I don't fall for some of the bull**** that is spouted about them and I have a habit of questioning and looking at the bigger picture beyond the end of my confirmational biased nose. 👍