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Black Pirelli DSG
Twistedandy:
Looks like I have a thermostat problem, in that it’s always open. It takes too long for the temperature to rise and it will fall at motorway speeds. It will only get to 90C when it’s idling. I’m hoping I can get this repaired under warranty. I’ll advise further once known.
I’d also like to replace the shark fin for one that includes DAB as I am unhappy with the drop out rate after using an amplified signal splitter on the FM/AM fin.
I have also booked in locally to wrap the front lip and to have the brake calipers repainted. I managed to kerb an alloy at the weekend, gave myself an arse-kicking….
Twistedandy:
Tonight’s job, as it’s resembling a monsoon outside is to replace the front windscreen wipers, I managed to get Bosch aero for half the price our local Halfords wanted, from Amazon.
Twistedandy:
I launched the car a couple of times this weekend - it’s a lot of fun and I was trying to get some experience to reduce the initial wheel spin. Any tips appreciated.
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: Twistedandy on August 09, 2021, 06:34:47 pm ---I launched the car a couple of times this weekend - it’s a lot of fun and I was trying to get some experience to reduce the initial wheel spin. Any tips appreciated.
--- End quote ---
Don't use launch control. Just feed in the throttle progressively. Upgrade the front control arm rear bushes with anti-lift bushes and fit a dogbone insert bush to reduce engine movement.
Twistedandy:
Car is just back from the garage having had the thermostat replaced, now the temp sits at 90C 😀 the PCV valve was done at the same time…together with a regas on the AC…..now I have it back I can restart some mods.
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