@freelunch That sounds like a great trip peppered with a few unfortunate events!

 

I am looking forward to a potential write up; once you've sorted out your fine and adjusted your bra of course 

On 20/09/2018 at 12:39, bbuchan8 said:

Not quite today, but last week!

 

I put my MY18 Superb Sportine 206TSI 4x4 (or 280 for you Europeans) on the dyno to get my JB4 further tweaked.

 

Ended up with ¬220kW or ¬300PS at all 4 wheels, or approximately (if using 20% drive train loss) 260kW / 360PS at the engine. 

 

Interesting stock result (map 0) which was very strong at 183.5kW or 250PS at the wheels.

 

Mods: BMS JB4 tuner, 034 Motorsports P34 intake, CTS turbo inlet.

 

 

Awesome results. I guess you need all that power to get away from all the wild animals in Australia.

Spent the day with rubbing compound, a bottle of touch up paint and a fine brush, caring for the self-inflicted chips and grazes from my 23-day trip to Sicily. Not too bad, really. You have to get up very close to see the work.

 

I have to say that car did the 3,500 mile trip with nary a hiccup and I was very grateful for the adaptive suspension on some very challenging roads. 38.6 mpg.

 

The vulcanised tyre must have been turned on the rim, because I can't see where the repair was done. 

 

Second service on Monday at 13,500 miles.

Today, like many other days, I have not touched my Superb.  

 

Its in my garage with the battery charger maintaining showing 13.33v and 10-12mA. 

 

Its started raining,  so it stays in the garage......

 

2 hours ago, xman said:

Today, like many other days, I have not touched my Superb.  

 

Its in my garage with the battery charger maintaining showing 13.33v and 10-12mA. 

 

Its started raining,  so it stays in the garage......

 

Serves you right for buying the convertible...

The Big Red Bus had its second service today. £189. They gave me a report on the condition of my tyres – there was no mention of the vulcanising on the right rear. Also, it was inspected and checked for service updates. There were none and there was no mention of the DTUK Pedal Box, which I have left in place for two services now.

On 20/09/2018 at 11:39, bbuchan8 said:

Not quite today, but last week!

 

I put my MY18 Superb Sportine 206TSI 4x4 (or 280 for you Europeans) on the dyno to get my JB4 further tweaked.

 

Ended up with ¬220kW or ¬300PS at all 4 wheels, or approximately (if using 20% drive train loss) 260kW / 360PS at the engine. 

 

Interesting stock result (map 0) which was very strong at 183.5kW or 250PS at the wheels.

 

Mods: BMS JB4 tuner, 034 Motorsports P34 intake, CTS turbo inlet.

 

Interesting numbers.  So is that approx 308 BHP at the engine?    

 

What fuel was in the car when you did the dyno runs? 

 

Not the first time I've heard that the the stock '280' PS engines are producing way more.  I've seen other posts about the 280 Leon Cupra producing high 290/low 300 dyno results.  In fact someone who was heavily involved in remap development for the EA888 engines claimed the stock maps on the Cupra/Golf R/S3 are practically the same.  

 

Edited 8 October, 20187 yr by penguin17

2 hours ago, freelunch said:

The Big Red Bus had its second service today. £189. They gave me a report on the condition of my tyres – there was no mention of the vulcanising on the right rear. Also, it was inspected and checked for service updates. There were none and there was no mention of the DTUK Pedal Box, which I have left in place for two services now.

Good news on all counts 

8 hours ago, penguin17 said:

Interesting numbers.  So is that approx 308 BHP at the engine?    

 

What fuel was in the car when you did the dyno runs? 

 

Not the first time I've heard that the the stock '280' PS engines are producing way more.  I've seen other posts about the 280 Leon Cupra producing high 290/low 300 dyno results.  In fact someone who was heavily involved in remap development for the EA888 engines claimed the stock maps on the Cupra/Golf R/S3 are practically the same.  

 

 

Yes interesting stock numbers for sure. This was on Australian Premium 98 octane.

 

On this same dyno, even new MK7.5 Golf R's were getting around 175-180kW at the wheels stock, and similar torque readings. So this makes me think the Superb does not have the detuned version 206kW/280PS, but in fact the same 220kW/300PS tune as the Golf R.

 

 

5 hours ago, bbuchan8 said:

 

Yes interesting stock numbers for sure. This was on Australian Premium 98 octane.

 

On this same dyno, even new MK7.5 Golf R's were getting around 175-180kW at the wheels stock, and similar torque readings. So this makes me think the Superb does not have the detuned version 206kW/280PS, but in fact the same 220kW/300PS tune as the Golf R.

 

 

I don’t doubt that.  I think a lot of it is to do with marketing and maintaining the VAG brand hierarchy. 

 

Regardless, its a gem of an engine. 

 

Today removed the badges and got rid of that terrible beeping sound from the electrical tailgate.

Today:

 

Car valeted. 

Scheduled car for 2nd service in December. 

Ordered a replacement door umbrella due to premature failure. 

Noticed after 11000 miles from new the front tyres have approximately 2mm tread remaining. Rears have 4mm plus. 

 

Are these cars notorious for consuming front tyres? It's hardly a nose heavy car (2.0 tsi) so can't be that it's heavy over the front axle? 

Door umbrella premature failure? 

 

Reports of 37,000+ miles on front tyres and 90,000+ on rears.

 

 

Edited 26 October, 20187 yr by xman

Door umbrella quality has slipped. 

Tyres have worn more on the centre yet they are not over pressured. 

At this rate it will need a new set of fronts before 15k miles! 

 

 

Fitted my winter alloys and tyres 

 

 

3 hours ago, Adrian55555 said:

Fitted my winter alloys and tyres 

 

Looking good! That's some beading as well! Is that the hydro silex stuff? 

Yes it is, so far its doing really well, its been on a couple months and been washed prob 6-7 times since its been applied too. 

44 minutes ago, Adrian55555 said:

Yes it is, so far its doing really well, its been on a couple months and been washed prob 6-7 times since its been applied too. 

 

Crikey, you have too much spare time on your hands 

 

Oh look......you missed a bit......right there.....

 

My car has been washed a grand total of zero times in 8 months....eco mode.....

Haha yeah, its because its black and it shows all dust. They are building some new builds over the hill behind where i live and the wind blows it all down. Car gets covered in dust! 

I've finally arranged to collect mine! 11 days and counting.

 

Roughly 6 months from order to collection; I'm sure it'll be worth the wait!

Collected mine from the dealer today 

30 minutes ago, danmaca said:

Collected mine from the dealer today 

Pictures please  Congratulations!

Thanks! Pictures will follow very soon, it was dark before I got a chance for a proper pic. Here's a quick snap though.

Edited 1 November, 20187 yr by danmaca

Very nice! 

Which wheels have you got on it?