Piers Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 you've done a good job of them mate nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Pillars look good mate, done a nice job. You'll have to let me know what they fit like etc as I may follow you and buy some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 you've done a good job of them mate nice one.Cheers chap!Pillars look good mate, done a nice job. You'll have to let me know what they fit like etc as I may follow you and buy someI will Dan, though I don't think they'll be fitted for about a fortnight as my day off next week is Vinyl Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seem to be getting around 215 miles from a tankful (saying that, because I'm new to the car I don't know how far you can go once the petrol light comes on) at the moment.I don't know if that is "normal" - maybe some other GTI owners can advise me?My "fill up" was 29 litres - these have a 33 litre tank is that correct?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) You should be fine mate, the pop out seals are pretty good. Prolonged abuse from a jet wash may well cause them to leak a little. But nothing a quick wipe with a microfiber clothe wouldn't sort Edited March 6, 2012 by fatttty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seem to be getting around 215 miles from a tankful (saying that, because I'm new to the car I don't know how far you can go once the petrol light comes on) at the moment.I don't know if that is "normal" - maybe some other GTI owners can advise me?My "fill up" was 29 litres - these have a 33 litre tank is that correct??That's about right mate, I get anywhere between 200-250 dependant on driving style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryleighton Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've heard the GTI can get better mpg than the Sports, defies logic slightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Cheers Dan, puts my mind at rest! Although I got 600 miles from a tank in my 306 (albeit a 60 litre tank)!!!Cary what sort of mileage do you get from a tankful in the Sport then??I think my next project maybe a 1.4 SDI engine conversion!! Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 My fiesta st that I had before the loop was horrendous, I put double what I put in the loop in that thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Did you check your V5 on that Belgian thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) No I'll do it nowIt is confirmed I am a Wolfsburg warrior lol have to let Koop know Edited March 6, 2012 by d4n91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seem to be getting around 215 miles from a tankfulMy "fill up" was 29 litres - these have a 33 litre tank is that correct??You can fit about 38 litres in if you fill the expansion tank up too with the lever in the fuel.In my GTI I averaged about 43mpg just plodding to work and back Around 350 to a tank. Compared to 40mpg in my Sport. I always used Vpower in the GTI though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) You can fit about 38 litres in if you fill the expansion tank up too with the lever in the fuel.confused.com Edited March 7, 2012 by Joti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I also use 99ron super unleaded, runs loads better if I use 99ron Edited March 7, 2012 by d4n91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 No I'll do it nowIt is confirmed I am a Wolfsburg warrior lol have to let Koop knowRub it in you mean? hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Rub it in you mean? hahahaim not that sort of person lol.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryleighton Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I guess I'm getting around 200-250 to a tank but haven't really gone on any sensibly paced long runs yet. The expansion tank trick is basically where you hold down a little plastic button by the filler cap once the main tank is full, bypassing more fuel into the separate tank. Don't think it's recommended though, as it's purely designed for allowance of expansion of the fuel at different temperatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I guess I'm getting around 200-250 to a tank but haven't really gone on any sensibly paced long runs yet. The expansion tank trick is basically where you hold down a little plastic button by the filler cap once the main tank is full, bypassing more fuel into the separate tank. Don't think it's recommended though, as it's purely designed for allowance of expansion of the fuel at different temperaturesAhhh..... thanks for that explanation!!! Yeah, thinking I'll be sticking to the "normal" tank.....!Sounds like you get about the same consumption as a GTI then! Mine was lots of trips to work and back - 7 miles there, 7 miles back on A-roads and then one 100 mile journey or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Forget Piers' update Suckaz!!!! I have the most awesome mod to share with you...........My mini Mr T plush Complete with top in Flash Red He has a magnet on the back, now just need to find a home for him in the car somewhere........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Haha that's epic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 HAHAHA!!! Im actually shedding a few tears with this one dude!where can i get one of those?! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 HAHAHA!!! Im actually shedding a few tears with this one dude!where can i get one of those?! lolPiers man, you need to get with the programme brother! These babies are long sold out............. I just hope your mod can live up to this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Mate, i dont think i can even get close to how cool that is! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 5 more days until the vinyl........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Just thought I'd share this with you...........I found this button at the base of the passenger seat behind the drivers side. Looked in the manual and there is no mention of it.After some research it appears that it is a button so that the alarm can be set without the ultrasonics being activated (i.e. in Summer if you wanted to leave the windows down slightly, but still alarm the car).You press the button, it lights red and a little red square appears in the top left of the button. Then arm the alarm.If you then peer into the car, the light on this button is now flashing, meaning the ultrasonic sensors are not armed.Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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