Oh right .. never felt it before and I’ve had s few RWD and 4-matics.
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*Always* get a courtesy car - that way they have an incentive to give your car back.NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:06 pm Oh, and BMW have confirmed that we’re getting amplifier number 4 tomorrow. They don’t seem keen on diagnosing why they keep blowing
This is from plenty of experience of BMW warranty work
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The Evora does it. Anti-Ackerman - it sounds awful though, so I deliberately never put full lock on when maneuvering. I refuse to believe that having the wheel/tyre almost snap back into position can be any good for the suspension components....dinny_g wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:14 pmOh right .. never felt it before and I’ve had s few RWD and 4-matics.
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Sold the Bora though Gumtree to a trader up north. That website is...interesting. The fact that I can happily knock £500 off a car in a private sale, or splash £150 on a night out, and I'm scrabbling around dealing with "gve phne number plx" messages on a shitty website to get an extra £100 for an old car.
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
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I'd certainly agree about the one touch windows and iffy seats. The Cobra seats in the Milltek modified Up GTI are worth looking at. Overall I'm still chuffed at its ability to entertain whilst only really sipping petrol.Matty wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:25 pm Sold the Bora though Gumtree to a trader up north. That website is...interesting. The fact that I can happily knock £500 off a car in a private sale, or splash £150 on a night out, and I'm scrabbling around dealing with "gve phne number plx" messages on a shitty website to get an extra £100 for an old car.
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
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Was this interview under caution with a solicitor present?NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:01 pmIt’s first round face-to-face. I expect there to be at least one more round (if not two), assuming I don’t fuck it up.
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Cylinder head for the Galaxy hasn't been delivered yet, so swapping back is unlikely to happen tomorrow as planned.
We're now starting the third week of a two day job. Sigh...
We're now starting the third week of a two day job. Sigh...
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No comment.Jimmy Choo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:36 pmWas this interview under caution with a solicitor present?NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:01 pmIt’s first round face-to-face. I expect there to be at least one more round (if not two), assuming I don’t fuck it up.
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They are very nice....but they're too bucket-y, and I want something more OEM looking. I've tried to get below 40mpg on a run...not managed it yet. Are you running on Premium unleaded? Or regular old 95? I was mildly surprised to have the fuel pump click before I'd even managed to get £35's worth inPaulJ wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:09 pmI'd certainly agree about the one touch windows and iffy seats. The Cobra seats in the Milltek modified Up GTI are worth looking at. Overall I'm still chuffed at its ability to entertain whilst only really sipping petrol.Matty wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:25 pm Sold the Bora though Gumtree to a trader up north. That website is...interesting. The fact that I can happily knock £500 off a car in a private sale, or splash £150 on a night out, and I'm scrabbling around dealing with "gve phne number plx" messages on a shitty website to get an extra £100 for an old car.
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
Also, I had no idea that the Up GTi made last years ECOTY. Didn't realise they'd liked it that much.
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They’ve even got the Up GTi in the latest issue’s MEGA HOT HATCH TESTMatty wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:18 pmThey are very nice....but they're too bucket-y, and I want something more OEM looking. I've tried to get below 40mpg on a run...not managed it yet. Are you running on Premium unleaded? Or regular old 95? I was mildly surprised to have the fuel pump click before I'd even managed to get £35's worth inPaulJ wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:09 pmI'd certainly agree about the one touch windows and iffy seats. The Cobra seats in the Milltek modified Up GTI are worth looking at. Overall I'm still chuffed at its ability to entertain whilst only really sipping petrol.Matty wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:25 pm Sold the Bora though Gumtree to a trader up north. That website is...interesting. The fact that I can happily knock £500 off a car in a private sale, or splash £150 on a night out, and I'm scrabbling around dealing with "gve phne number plx" messages on a shitty website to get an extra £100 for an old car.
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
Also, I had no idea that the Up GTi made last years ECOTY. Didn't realise they'd liked it that much.
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Focii continues to perform faultlessly, still enjoying however new job with triple mileage (15-20k) making it a good excuse to change.
Surprisingly good residuals (9.6k through Evans) given I paid 14K~ for it almost 3 years ago minus Mountune add on Been offered a very well spec'd e220d for not a lot over trade (19k) but misses doesn't like it and I can't imagine it will be overly exciting.
Choices vary from a c250d, Golf GTD, Lexus 300h and BMW f31 330d, all similar monies. Latter makes obvious choice but past experiences with the n53 and shonky dealers replacing everything until it's fixed approach have put me off somewhat.
Surprisingly good residuals (9.6k through Evans) given I paid 14K~ for it almost 3 years ago minus Mountune add on Been offered a very well spec'd e220d for not a lot over trade (19k) but misses doesn't like it and I can't imagine it will be overly exciting.
Choices vary from a c250d, Golf GTD, Lexus 300h and BMW f31 330d, all similar monies. Latter makes obvious choice but past experiences with the n53 and shonky dealers replacing everything until it's fixed approach have put me off somewhat.
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The GLA45 did it on full lock, but not as bad as the c class vids on YouTube.
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Is that full test available or could you scan it? (Pretty please)Mike1215 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:14 pmThey’ve even got the Up GTi in the latest issue’s MEGA HOT HATCH TESTMatty wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:18 pmThey are very nice....but they're too bucket-y, and I want something more OEM looking. I've tried to get below 40mpg on a run...not managed it yet. Are you running on Premium unleaded? Or regular old 95? I was mildly surprised to have the fuel pump click before I'd even managed to get £35's worth in
Also, I had no idea that the Up GTi made last years ECOTY. Didn't realise they'd liked it that much.
Left over crest; tightens.
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We tried it on a couple of tanks of Shell V-Power but it made zero noticeable difference, so it has a 95 RON diet.Matty wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:18 pmThey are very nice....but they're too bucket-y, and I want something more OEM looking. I've tried to get below 40mpg on a run...not managed it yet. Are you running on Premium unleaded? Or regular old 95? I was mildly surprised to have the fuel pump click before I'd even managed to get £35's worth inPaulJ wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:09 pmI'd certainly agree about the one touch windows and iffy seats. The Cobra seats in the Milltek modified Up GTI are worth looking at. Overall I'm still chuffed at its ability to entertain whilst only really sipping petrol.Matty wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:25 pm Sold the Bora though Gumtree to a trader up north. That website is...interesting. The fact that I can happily knock £500 off a car in a private sale, or splash £150 on a night out, and I'm scrabbling around dealing with "gve phne number plx" messages on a shitty website to get an extra £100 for an old car.
Up GTi musings:
- Doesn't have one touch windows. Thought that was standard on any car these days
- Binnicle doesn't light up on side lights, only main beam...annoying
- Lac of foot rest is more of a pain than I thought.
- The seats are poor, lacking side support, and more importantly, any lumbar support at all. They've gotta go...but I want something that looks OEM so might try some Polo GTi seats from eBay.
- The steering wheel cuts off the top of the speedo. After 20mph, what speed I'm doing is anyone's guess.
On more positive news, it's quite a rapid car cross country. Keep it on boost and that 150lbft from 2kRPM makes for decent progress!
Also, I had no idea that the Up GTi made last years ECOTY. Didn't realise they'd liked it that much.
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What year ? Facelift?
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Aaaand the misfire is back. Just now on a quick trip up the road. Pulled over and as I tried to turn the PAS also went and then the dash lit up like it was an early Xmas. Twat.Swervin_Mervin wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:48 pm New coils fitted to 1 & 2 and all's well again. Smooth running values for cyl5 seem a little wild but a quick Google shows that to be quite common. I'll look into that further but it's otherwise running smooth. I might order another 4 coils tbh and just change them on cyls3-6 anyway now I know how quick it is to do.
Here's a comparison of old Bosch vs new Delphi
Bit of a difference.
Lastly, anyone any ideas why I might have a load of oil pooled in the well between the plugs for cyl1 & 2? Apart from a crap topping up job by you know who...
I suspect it's the oil issue. Haven't had chance to check it but suspect it's leaked enough to now be causing issues again. Not sure why PAS cut out, but maybe required more load than the misfiring engine could deliver, and hence cut out.
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Cam cover gasket ?
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Gave my folks a lift down to collect their car which much to our surprise did exist and was all in a uniform colour
Had a look round, spent a few mins setting up phone to work and named the car Codface before leaving. You get 100 miles to point out any paint defects and it was raining so I’ll have a good look round it tomorrow for them.
Passengered in it for a short trip, it has comfy seats, like memory foam sculpted to a chair shape but doesn’t keep you in place well under hard cornering. The fake leather material is good but the steering wheel feels like plastic. Also rolls a surprising amount but it is pretty tall and the suspension is passive, upside is that it
has a pretty soft ride despite the low profile tyres. The BMW M3 beating lap times on YouTube must be purely due the crazy straight line acceleration. Parents both complaining afterwards that the breaks feel weird with no feeling but it doesn’t squeak or rattle and is pretty quiet inside. It’s perfect for commuting really.
Had a look round, spent a few mins setting up phone to work and named the car Codface before leaving. You get 100 miles to point out any paint defects and it was raining so I’ll have a good look round it tomorrow for them.
Passengered in it for a short trip, it has comfy seats, like memory foam sculpted to a chair shape but doesn’t keep you in place well under hard cornering. The fake leather material is good but the steering wheel feels like plastic. Also rolls a surprising amount but it is pretty tall and the suspension is passive, upside is that it
has a pretty soft ride despite the low profile tyres. The BMW M3 beating lap times on YouTube must be purely due the crazy straight line acceleration. Parents both complaining afterwards that the breaks feel weird with no feeling but it doesn’t squeak or rattle and is pretty quiet inside. It’s perfect for commuting really.
How about not having a sig at all?